Prognostic marker related to nicotinamide metabolism in ovarian cancer based on multiple machine learning approaches
摘要
Nicotinamide metabolism plays a critical role in the formation and progression of ovarian cancer (OC). This study aimed to develop a prognostic marker for OC, focusing specifically on nicotinamide metabolism pathways, using multiple machine learning approaches.
MethodsGene expression data from TCGA training cohort (n = 427) and two independent validation cohorts: GSE19829 (n = 28) and ICGC-OV (n = 112), were analyzed. A consensus prognostic model was constructed from a combination of 112 machine learning algorithms. Protein-protein interaction networks, survival analysis, gene set enrichment, mutation profiling, and immune infiltration assessments were performed. Single-cell data from GSE147082 (n = 6)were used for quality control, cell annotation, and developmental trajectory analysis.
ResultsOur results identify stable prognostic genes associated with OC and developed a risk scoring system that effectively stratifies patients into high- and low-risk groups with significant survival differences (p < 0.05). A final prognostic model base on 23 hub genes demonstrated a robust mean concordance index (C-index) of 0.709. Furthermore, we reveal significant disparities in immune checkpoint markers expression between different risk groups, underscoring potential therapeutic implications. Finally, the model is tested on additional cancer types and clinical utility is assessed using calibration and decision curve analysis.
ConclusionsThis multiple machine learning tool develops a prognostic marker related to Nicotinamide metabolism for individuals with OC and could potentially be applied to other cancers in the future.