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Development and validation of machine learning-based models integrating Septin9 methylation and serum biomarkers for early detection and differentiation of colorectal cancer.

Cen Jiang, Yiyi Lu, Beiying Wu, Yunzhe Wu, Lilan Jin, Gang Cai, Zirui He, Lin Lin

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Cen Jiang *Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Yiyi Lu *Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Beiying WuDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Yunzhe WuDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Lilan JinDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Gang CaiDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Zirui HeDepartment of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Lin LinDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.

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Background: Accurate risk stratification and early detection of colorectal cancer (CRC) are critical for improving patient outcomes and optimizing the use of colonoscopy; however, the diagnostic performance of existing biomarkers remains suboptimal. This study aimed to develop and evaluate machine learning (ML)-based models to facilitate individualized risk assessment and clinical decision-making for colorectal lesions. Methods: A total of 1,714 participants who underwent colonoscopy at Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine were included. Participants were categorized into normal colonoscopy controls ( Results: Gender, age, hemoglobin (Hb), C-reactive protein (CRP), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), and Septin9 methylation were independent predictors of high-risk colorectal diseases, with the latter five also specific for CRC ( Conclusions: We developed and validated two ML-based models integrating Septin9 methylation with routine serum biomarkers for early detection and differentiation of CRC. These models show potential as non-invasive clinical decision-support tools to facilitate individualized risk assessment and support clinical management in patients undergoing evaluation for colorectal neoplasia.

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Biomarkers, TumorColorectal NeoplasmsDNA MethylationEarly Detection of CancerMachine LearningSeptinsAdenomaAgedColonoscopyFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRisk AssessmentROC CurveBiomarkers, TumorSEPTIN9 protein, humanSeptinsAdenomasColorectal cancerMachine learningMethylationSeptin9

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