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  • Bioinformatics
  • Statistical genetics
  • Computational biology

Background:

  • Prognostic survival analysis commonly uses gene expression data from tumor tissues.
  • Dependent censoring in survival data can lead to inaccurate gene effect identification with traditional Cox models.
  • Copula-based models adjust for dependent censoring, creating multi-gene predictors for survival prognosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a sensitivity analysis method for evaluating the impact of dependent censoring on multi-gene survival predictors.
  • To create a practical web application for this sensitivity analysis.
  • To provide a template for developers to build their own web applications.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed a sensitivity analysis method using a copula-graphic estimator under dependent censoring.
  • Implemented the method in the R package "compound.Cox".
  • Developed a user-friendly web application for practical application of the method.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method effectively investigates the sensitivity of multi-gene predictors to various dependent censoring mechanisms.
  • The web application facilitates the practical application of this sensitivity analysis.
  • Demonstrated the utility of the method and application using a lung cancer dataset.

Conclusions:

  • The developed sensitivity analysis method and web application are valuable tools for assessing the robustness of multi-gene survival predictors under dependent censoring.
  • This approach enhances the reliability of gene expression-based prognostic models.
  • The provided template supports broader adoption and customization for different research needs.