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ArticleAnnals of medicine2025

Construction of a gene-metabolite-microbiome regulatory network reveals novel therapeutic targets in bladder cancer through multi-omics analysis.

Zhiyong Tan, Yinglong Huang, Shi Fu, Haihao Li, Chen Gong, Dihao Lv, Chadanfeng Yang, Jiansong Wang, Mingxia Ding, Haifeng Wang

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Zhiyong TanDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-7771-0962
Yinglong HuangDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China.
Shi FuDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China.
Haihao LiDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China.
Chen GongDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China.
Dihao LvDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China.
Chadanfeng YangDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China.
Jiansong WangDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China.
Mingxia DingDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China.
Haifeng WangDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China.

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Abstract

backgroundBladder cancer (BLCA) is a prevalent malignancy with substantial consequences for patient health. This study aimed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of BLCA through integrated multi-omics analysis.

methodsTumor and adjacent tissues from BLCA patients underwent transcriptomic, whole-exome sequencing, metabolomic, and intratumoral microbiome analyses. These data were integrated with public datasets to identify key genes, metabolites, and microorganisms. Molecular subtypes were defined by key gene expression and compared for pathways, immune profiles, mutations, immunotherapy response, and drug sensitivity. Prognostic relevance was validated in external cohorts. Single-cell sequencing was applied to reveal cellular localization of key genes.

resultsThree key genes (

conclusionThis comprehensive multi-omics analysis links key genes, metabolites, and microbes to BLCA pathogenesis. Fibroblasts emerge as central regulators, while identified gene-metabolite interactions and microbial associations provide novel insights into tumor heterogeneity. These findings highlight potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets to support precision treatment in BLCA.

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Gene Regulatory NetworksMicrobiotaUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsExome SequencingFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMaleMetabolomicsMultiomicsSingle-Cell AnalysisTranscriptomeBladder cancerkey genesmetabolitesmicrobiomemulti-omics

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PMCPMC12416030

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