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SynthesisEuropean respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society2026

Prediction of PD-L1 expression in nonsmall cell lung cancer using artificial intelligence models based on radiomics: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Peng Zhang, Biao Zhang, Nian Liu, Delong Huang, Haoshu Zhong, Junhao Wu, Yiren Wang, Qiang Ren

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Peng ZhangNeijiang Health Vocational College, Neijiang, China.
Biao ZhangDepartment of Central Laboratory, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China.
Nian LiuDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.
Delong HuangDepartment of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Haoshu ZhongDepartment of Hematology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Junhao WuDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1695-0735
Yiren WangDepartment of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.
Qiang RenDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China 914234384@qq.com.

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Abstract

backgroundSince 1992, the incidence of lung cancer has shown an overall downward trend, with survival rates significantly improving in recent years due to the application of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Assessing programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression status in lung cancer patients is crucial for predicting the efficacy of ICIs and formulating treatment plans. Therefore, there is an urgent need to assess PD-L1 expression status in lung cancer patients, particularly those with nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC). While numerous studies have demonstrated promising results using artificial intelligence (AI) models based on radiomics, current understanding in this area remains incomplete.

methodWe conducted a search of medical databases and screened studies that meet the criteria. We performed feature extraction and data extraction from these studies, analysed them using R software, and generated forest plots. We conducted subgroup analyses based on imaging modality and algorithm model.

resultsA total of 35 studies were included in the analysis. For the Tumor Proportion Score (TPS)1 group, the pooled area under the curve (AUC) for the validation set was 0.782. For the TPS50 group, the pooled AUC for the validation set was 0.798. Subgroup analysis revealed that machine learning performed better when predicting TPS50, while deep learning was superior for predicting TPS1. When predicting TPS, prediction models constructed using 2

conclusionsImaging modality and algorithm model are key factors influencing AI prediction models for PD-L1 expression in NSCLC patients.

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Artificial IntelligenceB7-H1 AntigenBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungLung NeoplasmsRadiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-AssistedRadiomicsHumansPrediction AlgorithmsPredictive Learning ModelsPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisB7-H1 AntigenBiomarkers, TumorCD274 protein, human

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