Development and pan-cancer validation of an epigenetics-based random survival forest model for prognosis prediction and drug response in OS
- Chaoyi Yin 1, Kede Chi 2, Zhiqing Chen 1, Shabin Zhuang 1, Yongsheng Ye 1, Binshan Zhang 1, Cailiang Cai 1
- Chaoyi Yin 1, Kede Chi 2, Zhiqing Chen 1
- 1Department of Orthopaedics, Dongguan Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Dongguan, China.
- 2Department One of Spine Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan, China.
- 0Department of Orthopaedics, Dongguan Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Dongguan, China.
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study developed an epigenetics-based model to predict osteosarcoma (OS) patient outcomes and guide treatment. The model accurately stratifies patients, improving personalized therapy selection for better clinical outcomes.
Area Of Science
- Oncology
- Epigenetics
- Genomics
Background
- Osteosarcoma (OS) displays significant epigenetic heterogeneity, necessitating systematic characterization for clinical application.
- Current understanding of OS epigenetic landscape and its clinical implications is limited.
Purpose Of The Study
- To systematically characterize epigenetic features in osteosarcoma.
- To develop and validate an epigenetics-based predictive model for patient prognosis and treatment stratification.
Main Methods
- Single-cell transcriptomic analysis of primary OS samples.
- Construction and validation of a Random Survival Forest (RSF) model using 801 epigenetic factors.
- Analysis of epigenetic states in the OS microenvironment and identification of key predictive genes.
Main Results
- Distinct epigenetic states identified in OS cells and the tumor microenvironment.
- RSF model identified OLFML2B, ACTB, and C1QB as key predictive genes with broad applicability across cancers.
- Risk stratification revealed differential responses to chemotherapy and targeted therapies.
Conclusions
- The epigenetics-based RSF model shows high prognostic accuracy (AUC > 0.83 in external cohorts).
- The model serves as a practical tool for treatment stratification in osteosarcoma.
- Findings establish a framework for personalized therapy selection in OS patients.
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