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Mathematical and Machine Learning Models of Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Review
Dilruba Sofia1, Qilu Zhou1, Leili Shahriyari1
1Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 25, 2023
Summary
This review examines renal cell carcinoma (RCC) using machine learning and mechanistic models to predict patient outcomes and understand tumor biology. Integrating these approaches can optimize treatments and identify targets for better patient survival.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Computational Biology
- Bioinformatics
Background:
- Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a complex malignancy with diverse underlying biological mechanisms.
- Understanding tumor microenvironment interactions and metastatic processes is crucial for effective RCC treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and analyze both mechanistic and machine learning models for renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
- To explore the integration of these modeling approaches for improved treatment strategies and target identification.
Main Methods:
- Machine learning models utilizing gene expression and clinical data for outcome prediction.
- Mechanistic models investigating cellular and molecular interactions within RCC, focusing on immune cells, cytokines, and metastasis.
Main Results:
- Insights into signature gene identification and sensitive interactions within the tumor microenvironment.
- Understanding of lung metastasis development and assessment of survival probabilities.
- Identification of potential targets and treatment optimization strategies.
Conclusions:
- Both machine learning and mechanistic models offer valuable insights into RCC.
- Integrating these complementary approaches holds significant promise for enhancing patient outcomes in RCC treatment.
Keywords:
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