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ArticleBMC bioinformatics2025

Cross-attention graph neural networks for inferring gene regulatory networks with skewed degree distribution.

Jiaqi Xiong, Nan Yin, Shiyang Liang, Haoyang Li, Yingxu Wang, Duo Ai, Jingjie Wang

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Jiaqi Xiong *Aberdeen Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 528225, China.
Nan Yin *Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China. yinnan8911@gmail.com.
Shiyang Liang *Department of Internal Medicine, The No. 944 Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force of PLA, Xiongguan Road, Jiu Quan, 735000, China.
Haoyang LiAberdeen Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 528225, China.
Yingxu WangDepartment of Machine Learning, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Duo AiDepartment of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, No 127 of West Changle Road, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China.
Jingjie WangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Shaanxi, 710038, China. jingjiefmmu@163.com.

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Shaanxi Provincial Innovation Capacity Support Program 2024CX-GXPT-44
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Abstract

backgroundInferring Gene Regulatory Networks (GRNs) from gene expression data is a pivotal challenge in systems biology. Most existing methods fail to consider the skewed degree distribution of genes, complicating the application of directed graph embedding methods.

resultsThe Cross-Attention Complex Dual Graph Embedding Model (XATGRN) was proposed to address this issue. It employs a cross-attention mechanism and a dual complex graph embedding approach to manage the skewed degree distribution, ensuring precise prediction of regulatory relationships and their directionality. The model consistently outperforms existing state-of-the-art methods across various datasets.

conclusionsXATGRN provides an effective solution for inferring GRNs with skewed degree distribution, enhancing the understanding of complex gene regulatory mechanisms. The codes and detailed requirements have been released on Github: ( https://github.com/kikixiong/XATGRN ).

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Computational BiologyGene Regulatory NetworksNeural Networks, ComputerAlgorithmsDatabases, GeneticGraph Neural NetworksHumansSoftwareCross attention networkDirect graph embeddingGene regulatory network

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