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ArticleBMC gastroenterology2026

Establishment of prognostic prediction model based on lipid metabolism related genes in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by machine learning algorithms.

Peng Wang, Zhenyuan Feng, Weigang Chen

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3 authors.

Peng WangThe First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University, Shihezi City, Xinjiang, 832000, China.
Zhenyuan FengThe First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University, Shihezi City, Xinjiang, 832000, China.
Weigang ChenDepartment of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University, No. 107, North Second Road, Shihezi City, Xinjiang, 832000, China. cwg_sh@126.com.

Funding

Science and Technology Program Project of the Corps 2024AB068
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEsophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a major cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with a high prevalence and poor prognosis in specific regions. Despite advancements in clinical care, the identification of reliable biomarkers for accurate survival prediction remains a significant challenge, hindering personalized treatment.

methodsThis study utilized genomic and clinical data from TCGA and GEO databases, applying ten machine learning algorithms to develop a prognostic model based on lipid metabolism-related genes. The Random Survival Forest (RSF) algorithm was identified as the optimal framework, supplemented by immune infiltration analysis and in vitro functional validation of the key gene ACOT9.

resultsThe resulting 33-gene signature achieved superior performance, with a C-index of 0.708 and survival prediction area under the curve (AUC) values approaching 1.0 in the training cohort. High-risk scores were significantly correlated with advanced histological grade, tumor stage, and increased regulatory T-cell infiltration. Furthermore, silencing of ACOT9 markedly suppressed the proliferation, migration, and invasion of ESCC cells.

conclusionsThis study provides a robust framework for ESCC risk stratification and identifies ACOT9 as a critical oncogenic driver, offering a novel scientific basis for optimizing clinical management strategies.

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Esophageal NeoplasmsEsophageal Squamous Cell CarcinomaLipid MetabolismMachine LearningBiomarkers, TumorCell MovementCell ProliferationFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrediction AlgorithmsPredictive Learning ModelsPrognosisRandom ForestBiomarkers, TumorACOT9Esophageal Squamous Cell CarcinomaLipid metabolismMachine learning algorithmPrediction model

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