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ArticleDiscover oncology2025

Molecular classification and construction of the risk signature for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma based on vitamin B6 metabolism.

Wen Wei, Dao Xin, Huawei Weng, Le Yu, Lingxi Jiang, Yuxin Man

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Wen Wei *Department of Medical Oncology, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
Dao Xin *Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
Huawei Weng *Department of Medical Oncology, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
Le YuDepartment of Medical Oncology, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
Lingxi JiangSichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study and the Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology, Chengdu, China. jlx0128@uestc.edu.cn.
Yuxin ManDepartment of Medical Oncology, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China. manyuxin1993@163.com.

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Excellent Youth Fund of Sichuan Cancer Hospital YB2024019General Program of the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2024M763009Medical Science and Technology Research Project of Henan Province 242102310318National-funded Postdoctoral Program GZB20230670Sichuan Natural Science Foundation 2025ZNSFSC1873the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82201234the Open Project of Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study 2024kflx004
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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesDiffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), characterized by high heterogeneity, shows significant differences in treatment responses and prognosis among patients. The underlying mechanisms of vitamin B6 metabolism in DLBCL remain unclear. This study aims to explore vitamin B6 metabolism characteristics, identify novel DLBCL molecular subtypes, and establish a predictive signature for prognosis.

methodsWe first conducted Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to investigate the genetic association between the vitamin B6 metabolism gene and lymphoma. Subsequently, we utilized weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) to identify vitamin B6 metabolism-related genes in DLBCL, combined with non-negative matrix factorization (NMF) to distinguish different molecular subtypes. On this basis, we constructed a risk signature using univariate Cox regression, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO), and multivariate Cox regression. External validation of the signature was performed. Finally, we integrated clinical features to establish a nomogram to predict survival probabilities precisely.

resultsThe vitamin B6 metabolism gene PSAT1 may play a protective role in lymphoma. Based on vitamin B6 metabolism features, we successfully identified four distinct DLBCL molecular subtypes. The constructed risk signature effectively assessed patients' risk status and combined clinical features to establish a nomogram. This signature can precisely predict 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year survival probabilities for DLBCL patients, providing essential references for individualized management.

conclusionThis study identified novel DLBCL molecular subtypes based on vitamin B6 metabolism characteristics and established a risk signature with clinical application value. These findings provide a new direction for the precise management of DLBCL patients.

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Diffuse large B-cell lymphomaMolecular subtypePrognosisSignatureVitamin B6 metabolism

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