Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
Abstract
Despite
the
prevalence
of
sequencing
data
in
biomedical
research,
methylome
remains
underrepresented.
Given
importance
DNA
methylation
gene
regulation
and
disease,
it
is
crucial
to
address
need
for
reliable
differential
methods.
This
work
presents
a
novel,
transferable
approach
extracting
information
from
data.
Our
agnostic,
graph-based
pipeline
overcomes
limitations
commonly
used
techniques
addresses
“small
n,
big
k”
problem.
Pheochromocytoma
Paraganglioma
(PPGL)
tumours
with
known
genetic
aetiologies
experience
extreme
hypermethylation
genome
wide.
To
highlight
effectiveness
our
method
candidate
discovery,
we
present
first
phenotypic
classifier
PPGLs
based
on
achieving
0.7
ROC-AUC.
Each
sample
represented
by
an
optimised
parenclitic
network,
graph
representing
deviation
sample’s
expected
non-aggressive
patterns.
By
meaningful
topological
features,
dimensionality
and,
hence,
risk
overfitting
reduced,
samples
can
be
classified
effectively.
using
explainable
classification
method,
this
case
logistic
regression,
key
CG
loci
influencing
decision
identified.
provides
insights
into
molecular
signature
aggressive
propose
candidates
further
research.
network
implementation
improves
potential
utility
offers
effective
complete
studying
such
datasets.
IEEE Access,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. 37724 - 37736
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Recent
studies
on
integrating
multiple
omics
data
highlighted
the
potential
to
advance
our
understanding
of
cancer
disease
process.
Computational
models
based
graph
neural
networks
and
attention-based
architectures
have
demonstrated
promising
results
for
classification
due
their
ability
model
complex
relationships
among
biological
entities.
However,
challenges
related
addressing
high
dimensionality
complexity
in
multi-omics
data,
as
well
constructing
structures
that
effectively
capture
interactions
between
nodes,
remain
active
areas
research.
This
study
evaluates
network
(MO)
integration
graph-convolutional
(GCN),
graph-attention
(GAT),
graph-transformer
(GTN).
Differential
gene
expression
LASSO
(Least
Absolute
Shrinkage
Selection
Operator)
regression
are
employed
reducing
feature
selection;
hence,
developed
referred
LASSO-MOGCN,
LASSO-MOGAT,
LASSO-MOGTN.
Graph
constructed
using
sample
correlation
matrices
protein-protein
interaction
investigated.
Experimental
validation
is
performed
with
a
dataset
8,464
samples
from
31
types
normal
tissue,
comprising
messenger-RNA,
micro-RNA,
DNA
methylation
data.
The
show
outperformed
trained
single
where
LASSO-MOGAT
achieved
best
overall
performance,
an
accuracy
95.9%.
findings
also
suggest
correlation-based
enhance
models'
identify
shared
cancer-specific
signatures
across
patients
comparison
networks-based
structures.
code
used
this
available
link
(https://github.com/FadiAlharbi2024/Graph_Based_Architecture.git).
Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Morphological
profiling
has
recently
demonstrated
remarkable
potential
for
identifying
the
biological
activities
of
small
molecules.
Alongside
fully
supervised
and
self-supervised
machine
learning
methods
proposed
bioactivity
prediction
from
Cell
Painting
image
data,
we
introduce
here
a
semisupervised
contrastive
(SemiSupCon)
approach.
This
approach
combines
strengths
using
annotations
in
leveraging
large
unannotated
data
sets
with
learning.
SemiSupCon
enhances
downstream
performance
classifying
MeSH
pharmacological
classifications
PubChem,
as
well
mode
action
target
Drug
Repurposing
Hub
across
two
publicly
available
sets.
Notably,
our
effectively
predicted
several
compounds,
these
findings
were
validated
through
literature
searches.
demonstrates
that
can
potentially
expedite
exploration
activity
based
on
minimal
human
intervention.
British Journal of Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Drug
resistance
is
responsible
for
>90%
of
cancer
related
deaths.
Cancer
drug
a
system
level
network
phenomenon
covering
the
entire
cell.
Small‐scale
interactomes
and
signalling
models
guide
directed
development.
Recently,
proteome‐wide
human
interactome
data
have
become
available,
which
been
extended
by
drug–target
interactions,
resistance‐inducing
mutations,
as
well
several
resistance‐related
multi‐omics
datasets.
System
available
examining
therapy
resistance,
performing
in
silico
clinical
trials,
conducting
large,
combination
screens.
interoperable
reliable.
These
advances
paved
road
building
models.
Genes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 297 - 297
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
This
study
introduces
a
novel
framework
that
simultaneously
addresses
the
challenges
of
performance
accuracy
and
result
interpretability
in
transcriptomic-data-based
classification.
Background/objectives:
In
biological
data
classification,
it
is
challenging
to
achieve
both
high
at
same
time.
presents
address
The
goal
select
features,
models,
meta-voting
classifier
optimizes
classification
interpretability.
Methods:
consists
four-step
feature
selection
process:
(1)
identification
metabolic
pathways
whose
enzyme-gene
expressions
discriminate
samples
with
different
labels,
aiding
interpretability;
(2)
expression
variance
largely
captured
by
first
principal
component
gene
matrix;
(3)
minimal
sets
genes,
collective
discerning
power
covers
95%
pathway-based
power;
(4)
introduction
adversarial
identify
filter
genes
sensitive
such
samples.
Additionally,
are
used
optimal
model,
constructed
based
on
optimized
model
results.
Results:
applied
two
cancer
problems
showed
binary
prediction
was
comparable
full-gene
F1-score
differences
between
−5%
5%.
ternary
significantly
better,
ranging
from
−2%
12%,
while
also
maintaining
excellent
selected
genes.
Conclusions:
effectively
integrates
selection,
sample
handling,
optimization,
offering
valuable
tool
for
wide
range
problems.
Its
ability
balance
makes
highly
applicable
field
computational
biology.
Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 12, 2025
Background
Prostate
cancer
(PCa)
is
a
major
cause
of
cancer-related
mortality
in
men,
characterized
by
significant
heterogeneity
clinical
behavior
and
treatment
response.
Histone
modifications
play
key
roles
tumor
progression
resistance,
but
their
regulatory
effects
PCa
remain
poorly
understood.
Methods
We
utilized
integrative
multi-omics
analysis
machine
learning
to
explore
histone
modification-driven
PCa.
The
Comprehensive
Machine
Learning
Modification
Score
(CMLHMS)
was
developed
classify
into
two
distinct
subtypes
based
on
modification
patterns.
Single-cell
RNA
sequencing
performed,
drug
sensitivity
identified
potential
therapeutic
vulnerabilities.
Results
High-CMLHMS
tumors
exhibited
elevated
activity,
enriched
proliferative
metabolic
pathways,
were
strongly
associated
with
castration-resistant
prostate
(CRPC).
Low-CMLHMS
showed
stress-adaptive
immune-regulatory
phenotypes.
revealed
differentiation
trajectories
related
aggressiveness
Drug
that
high-CMLHMS
more
responsive
growth
factor
kinase
inhibitors
(e.g.,
PI3K,
EGFR
inhibitors),
while
low-CMLHMS
demonstrated
greater
cytoskeletal
DNA
damage
repair-targeting
agents
Paclitaxel,
Gemcitabine).
Conclusion
CMLHMS
model
effectively
stratifies
unique
biological
characteristics.
This
study
provides
new
insights
suggests
targets,
contributing
precision
oncology
strategies
for
advanced
BACKGROUND
The
COVID-19
pandemic
requires
a
deep
understanding
of
SARS-CoV-2,
particularly
how
mutations
in
the
Spike
Receptor
Binding
Domain
(RBD)
Chain
E
affect
its
structure
and
function.
Current
methods
lack
comprehensive
analysis
these
at
different
structural
levels.
OBJECTIVE
To
analyze
impact
specific
associated
point
(N501Y,
L452R,
N440K,
K417N,
E484A)
on
SARS-CoV-2
RBD
function
using
predictive
modeling,
including
graph-theoretic
model,
protein
modeling
techniques,
molecular
dynamics
simulations.
METHODS
study
employed
multi-tiered
framework
to
represent
across
three
interconnected
This
model
incorporated
19
top-level
vertices,
connected
intermediate
graphs
based
6-angstrom
proximity
within
protein's
3D
structure.
Graph-theoretic
metrics
were
applied
weigh
vertices
edges
all
also
used
Iterative
Threading
Assembly
Refinement
(I-TASSER)
mutated
sequences
dynamic
simulation
(MD)
tools
evaluate
changes
folding
stability
compared
wildtype.
RESULTS
Three
distinct
analytical
approaches
successfully
identified
functional
(Chain
E)
resulting
from
mutations.
novel
detected
notable
changes,
with
N501Y
L452R
showing
most
pronounced
effects
conformation
stability.
K147N
E484A
demonstrated
less
significant
impacts.
Ab
initio
MD
findings
corroborated
analysis.
multi-level
approach
provided
visualization
mutation
effects,
deepening
our
their
consequences.
CONCLUSIONS
advanced
implications.
multi-faceted
characterized
various
mutations,
identifying
as
having
substantial
have
important
implications
for
vaccine
development,
therapeutic
design,
variant
monitoring.
research
underscores
power
combining
multiple
virology,
contributing
valuable
knowledge
ongoing
efforts
against
providing
future
studies
viral
impacts
Frontiers in Oral Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: April 28, 2025
Oral
cancer
(OC)
is
a
significant
global
health
burden,
with
life-saving
improvements
in
survival
and
outcomes
being
dependent
on
early
diagnosis
precise
treatment
planning.
However,
planning
are
predicated
the
synthesis
of
complicated
information
derived
from
clinical
assessment,
imaging,
histopathology
patient
histories.
Artificial
intelligence-based
decision
support
systems
(AI-CDSS)
provides
viable
solution
that
can
be
implemented
via
advanced
methodologies
for
data
analysis,
better
diagnostic
prognostic
evaluation.
This
review
presents
AI-CDSS
as
promising
through
comprehensive
analysis.
In
addition,
it
examines
current
implementations
facilitate
OC
detection,
staging,
personalized
by
processing
multimodal
machine
learning,
computer
vision,
natural
language
processing.
These
effectively
interpret
results,
identify
critical
disease
patterns
(including
stage,
site,
tumor
dimensions,
histopathologic
grading,
molecular
profiles),
construct
profiles.
approach
allows
reduction
delays
improved
intervention
outcomes.
Moreover,
also
optimizes
plans
basis
unique
parameters,
stages
risk
factors,
providing
therapy.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(21), P. 11406 - 11406
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
is
a
common
neurodegenerative
disorder
characterized
by
the
loss
of
dopaminergic
neurons
in
substantia
nigra.
Recent
studies
have
highlighted
significant
role
cerebrospinal
fluid
(CSF)
reflecting
pathophysiological
PD
brain
conditions
analyzing
components
CSF.
Based
on
published
literature,
we
created
single
network
with
altered
metabolites
CSF
patients
PD.
We
analyzed
biological
functions
related
to
transmembrane
mitochondria,
respiration
neurodegeneration,
and
using
bioinformatics
tool.
As
proteome
reflects
phenotypes,
collected
data
based
papers,
function
showed
similarities
that
metabolomic
network.
Then,
integrated
metabolome
proteome.
In
silico
predictions
metabolomics
proteomics
neurodegeneration
were
predicted
be
activated.
contrast,
mitochondrial
activity
suppressed
This
review
underscores
importance
omics
analyses
deciphering
PD's
complex
biochemical
networks
underlying
neurodegeneration.