ArticleFrontiers in pharmacology2024
Prognostic characteristics and drug sensitivity analysis of hepatocellular carcinoma based on histone modification-related genes: a multi-omics integrated study revealing potential therapeutic targets and individualized treatment strategies.
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- Advancing liver cancer diagnosis and treatment with multi-omics approaches: a systematic review.Discover oncology · 2025Review
- Metabolic reprogramming signature predicts prognosis and immune landscape in small cell lung cancer: MOCS2 validation and implications for personalized therapy.Frontiers in molecular biosciences · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ranks among the most prevalent and lethal malignancies worldwide. Histone modifications (HMs) play a pivotal role in the initiation and progression of HCC. However, our understanding of HMs in HCC remains limited due to the disease's heterogeneity and the complexity of HMs. Methods: We integrated multi-omics data from multiple cohorts, including single-cell RNA sequencing, bulk RNA sequencing, and clinical information. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) and consensus clustering were employed to identify histone-related genes. We developed a histone modification-related signature (HMRS) using 117 machine learning methods. Comprehensive analyses of molecular characteristics, immune landscape, and drug sensitivity associated with the HMRS were performed. Results: Through integrative analysis, we defined 110 histone-related genes and identified 45 HCC-HM-related genes (HCC-HMRgenes). The HMRS demonstrated robust prognostic value across multiple cohorts. Patients with high HMRS scores exhibited distinct genomic alterations, including higher tumor heterogeneity and TP53 mutations. The high-risk group showed enrichment in cell cycle, DNA repair, and metabolic pathways. Immune landscape analysis revealed significant differences in immune cell infiltration and pathway activities between high- and low-risk groups. Drug sensitivity prediction suggested potential therapeutic strategies for different risk groups. Conclusion: Our study provides a comprehensive understanding of HMs in HCC and establishes a robust prognostic signature. The HMRS not only stratifies patients into distinct risk groups but also offers insights into underlying molecular mechanisms, immune characteristics, and potential therapeutic strategies, paving the way for personalized medicine in HCC.
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