Genome biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: June 23, 2023
Abstract
Despite
the
continued
efforts,
a
batch-insensitive
tool
that
can
both
infer
and
predict
developmental
dynamics
using
single-cell
genomics
is
lacking.
Here,
I
present
scTour,
novel
deep
learning
architecture
to
perform
robust
inference
accurate
prediction
of
cellular
with
minimal
influence
from
batch
effects.
For
inference,
scTour
simultaneously
estimates
pseudotime,
delineates
vector
field,
maps
transcriptomic
latent
space
under
single,
integrated
framework.
prediction,
precisely
reconstructs
underlying
unseen
states
or
new
independent
dataset.
scTour’s
functionalities
are
demonstrated
in
variety
biological
processes
19
datasets.
Nature Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(3), P. 699 - 707
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Abstract
Regorafenib
has
anti-tumor
activity
in
patients
with
unresectable
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(uHCC)
potential
immunomodulatory
effects,
suggesting
that
its
combination
immune
checkpoint
inhibitor
may
have
clinically
meaningful
benefits
uHCC.
The
multicenter,
single-arm,
phase
2
RENOBATE
trial
tested
regorafenib–nivolumab
as
front-line
treatment
for
Forty-two
received
nivolumab
480
mg
every
4
weeks
and
regorafenib
80
daily
(3-weeks-on/1-week-off
schedule).
primary
endpoint
was
the
investigator-assessed
objective
response
rate
(ORR)
per
Response
Evaluation
Criteria
Solid
Tumors
(RECIST)
version
1.1.
secondary
endpoints
included
safety,
progression-free
survival
(PFS)
overall
(OS).
ORR
RECIST
1.1
31.0%,
meeting
endpoint.
most
common
adverse
events
were
palmar-plantar
erythrodysesthesia
syndrome
(38.1%),
alopecia
(26.2%)
skin
rash
(23.8%).
Median
PFS
7.38
months.
1-year
OS
80.5%,
median
not
reached.
Exploratory
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
analyses
of
peripheral
blood
mononuclear
cells
showed
long-term
responders
exhibited
T
cell
receptor
repertoire
diversification,
enrichment
genes
representing
immunotherapy
responsiveness
MKI67
+
proliferating
CD8
a
higher
probability
M1-directed
monocyte
polarization.
Our
data
support
further
clinical
development
uHCC
provide
preliminary
insights
on
biomarkers
response.
ClinicalTrials.gov
identifier:
NCT04310709
.
Cell Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(1), P. 90 - 102.e7
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Interactions
between
lineage-determining
and
activity-dependent
transcription
factors
determine
single-cell
identity
function
within
multicellular
tissues
through
incompletely
known
mechanisms.
By
assembling
a
atlas
of
chromatin
state
human
islets,
we
identified
β
cell
subtypes
governed
by
either
high
or
low
activity
the
factor
pancreatic
duodenal
homeobox-1
(PDX1).
cells
with
reduced
PDX1
displayed
increased
accessibility
at
latent
nuclear
κB
(NF-κB)
enhancers.
Pdx1
hypomorphic
mice
exhibited
de-repression
NF-κB
impaired
glucose
tolerance
night.
Three-dimensional
analyses
in
tandem
immunoprecipitation
(ChIP)
sequencing
revealed
that
silences
circadian
inflammatory
enhancers
long-range
contacts
involving
SIN3A.
Conversely,
Bmal1
ablation
disrupted
genome-wide
DNA
binding.
Finally,
antagonizing
interleukin
(IL)-1β
receptor,
an
target,
improved
insulin
secretion
islets.
Our
studies
reveal
functional
single
defined
gradient
identify
as
target
for
insulinotropic
therapy.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: July 16, 2024
Abstract
Single-cell
sequencing
is
frequently
affected
by
“omission”
due
to
limitations
in
throughput,
yet
bulk
RNA-seq
may
contain
these
ostensibly
“omitted”
cells.
Here,
we
introduce
the
single
cell
trajectory
blending
from
Bulk
(BulkTrajBlend)
algorithm,
a
component
of
OmicVerse
suite
that
leverages
Beta-Variational
AutoEncoder
for
data
deconvolution
and
graph
neural
networks
discovery
overlapping
communities.
This
approach
effectively
interpolates
restores
continuity
cells
within
single-cell
RNA
datasets.
Furthermore,
provides
an
extensive
toolkit
both
analysis,
offering
seamless
access
diverse
methodologies,
streamlining
computational
processes,
fostering
exquisite
visualization,
facilitating
extraction
significant
biological
insights
advance
scientific
research.
Acta Biochimica Polonica,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
72
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
In
recent
years,
significant
advancements
in
biochemistry,
materials
science,
engineering,
and
computer-aided
testing
have
driven
the
development
of
high-throughput
tools
for
profiling
genetic
information.
Single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
technologies
established
themselves
as
key
dissecting
sequences
at
level
single
cells.
These
reveal
cellular
diversity
allow
exploration
cell
states
transformations
with
exceptional
resolution.
Unlike
bulk
sequencing,
which
provides
population-averaged
data,
scRNA-seq
can
detect
subtypes
or
gene
expression
variations
that
would
otherwise
be
overlooked.
However,
a
limitation
is
its
inability
to
preserve
spatial
information
about
transcriptome,
process
requires
tissue
dissociation
isolation.
Spatial
transcriptomics
pivotal
advancement
medical
biotechnology,
facilitating
identification
molecules
such
their
original
context
within
sections
single-cell
level.
This
capability
offers
substantial
advantage
over
traditional
techniques.
valuable
insights
into
wide
range
biomedical
fields,
including
neurology,
embryology,
cancer
research,
immunology,
histology.
review
highlights
approaches,
technological
developments,
associated
challenges,
various
techniques
data
analysis,
applications
disciplines
microbiology,
neuroscience,
reproductive
biology,
immunology.
It
critical
role
characterizing
dynamic
nature
individual
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(22), P. 5856 - 5856
Published: Nov. 22, 2021
Several
clinicopathological
features
of
clear
cell
renal
carcinomas
(ccRCC)
contribute
to
make
an
“atypical”
cancer,
including
resistance
chemotherapy,
sensitivity
anti-angiogenesis
therapy
and
ICIs
despite
a
low
mutational
burden,
CD8+
T
infiltration
being
the
predictor
for
poor
prognosis–normally
is
good
prognostic
factor
in
cancer
patients.
These
have
brought
researchers
investigate
molecular
immunological
mechanisms
that
lead
increased
infiltrates
relatively
burdens,
as
well
decipher
immune
landscape
leads
better
response
ICIs.
In
present
study,
we
summarize
past
ongoing
pivotal
clinical
trials
immunotherapies
ccRCC,
emphasizing
potential
cellular
success
or
failure
ICI
therapy.
Single-cell
analysis
ccRCC
has
provided
more
thorough
detailed
understanding
tumor
microenvironment
facilitated
discovery
biomarkers
from
tumor-infiltrating
cells.
We
herein
will
focus
on
discussion
some
major
cells,
cells
tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAM)
ccRCC.
further
provide
perspectives
using
derived
these
types
potentially
improve
rate
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(48)
Published: Nov. 30, 2022
Recent
advances
in
single-cell
sequencing
technologies
have
provided
unprecedented
opportunities
to
measure
the
gene
expression
profile
and
RNA
velocity
of
individual
cells.
However,
modeling
transcriptional
dynamics
is
computationally
challenging
because
high-dimensional,
sparse
nature
measurements
nonlinear
regulatory
relationships.
Here,
we
present
DeepVelo
,
a
neural
network–based
ordinary
differential
equation
that
can
model
complex
transcriptome
by
describing
continuous-time
changes
within
We
apply
public
datasets
from
different
platforms
(i)
formulate
on
time
scales,
(ii)
instability
cell
states,
(iii)
identify
developmental
driver
genes
via
perturbation
analysis.
Benchmarking
against
state-of-the-art
methods
shows
learn
more
accurate
representation
field.
Furthermore,
our
studies
reveal
dynamical
systems
could
exhibit
chaotic
properties.
In
summary,
allows
data-driven
discoveries
equations
delineate
dynamics.
Translational Oncology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
27, P. 101556 - 101556
Published: Oct. 19, 2022
The
field
of
single-cell
omics
is
rapidly
progressing.
Although
DNA
and
RNA
sequencing-based
methods
have
dominated
the
to
date,
global
proteome
profiling
has
also
entered
main
stage.
Single-cell
proteomics
was
facilitated
by
advancements
in
different
aspects
mass
spectrometry
(MS)-based
proteomics,
such
as
instrument
design,
sample
preparation,
chromatography
ion
mobility.
(scp-MS)
moved
beyond
being
a
mere
technical
development,
now
able
deliver
actual
biological
application
been
successfully
applied
characterize
cell
states.
Here,
we
review
some
key
developments
scp-MS,
provide
background
field,
discuss
various
available
foresee
possible
future
directions.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Dec. 10, 2022
Spatially
resolved
transcriptomics
provides
the
opportunity
to
investigate
gene
expression
profiles
and
spatial
context
of
cells
in
naive
state,
but
at
low
transcript
detection
sensitivity
or
with
limited
throughput.
Comprehensive
annotating
cell
types
spatially
understand
biological
processes
single
level
remains
challenging.
Here
we
propose
Spatial-ID,
a
supervision-based
typing
method,
that
combines
existing
knowledge
reference
single-cell
RNA-seq
data
information
data.
We
present
series
benchmarking
analyses
on
publicly
available
datasets,
demonstrate
superiority
Spatial-ID
compared
state-of-the-art
methods.
Besides,
apply
self-collected
mouse
brain
hemisphere
dataset
measured
by
Stereo-seq,
shows
scalability
three-dimensional
large
field
tissues
subcellular
resolution.