Systematic Pathway Screening via Integrated Machine Learning Identifies FOXO-Mediated Transcription Signature for

Shuqi Wu1, Chenxi Deng1,2, Chaofan Fan3

  • 1Department of Oncology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, fimmu.com.

Human Mutation
|January 21, 2026
PubMed
Summary

A new machine learning model, the FOXO-related signature (FRS), effectively predicts non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patient response to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). This biomarker stratifies patients, identifying those likely to benefit most from immunotherapy for improved survival outcomes.

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