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ArticleCancer medicine2026

Machine Learning Integration Framework Constructs a Lactylation-Associated Gene Signature to Improve Prognosis in Bladder Cancer.

Jingsong Wang, Qianxue Lu, Panpan Jiao, Jun Jian, Qingyuan Zheng, Zhiyuan Chen, Xiuheng Liu, Shanshan Wan, Lei Wang

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Jingsong WangDepartment of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7304-4607
Qianxue LuDepartment of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Panpan JiaoDepartment of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Jun JianDepartment of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Qingyuan ZhengDepartment of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Zhiyuan ChenDepartment of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Xiuheng LiuDepartment of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3882-2715
Shanshan WanDepartment of Ophthalmology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Lei WangDepartment of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82000639
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Abstract

backgroundBladder cancer remains a significant challenge in oncology owing to its high recurrence rates and limited treatment options, particularly in cases of resistance to standard therapies.

aimsOur study aimed to pinpoint a lactylation-associated gene signature capable of predicting prognosis and providing important theoretical support for drug development and precision therapy in bladder cancer patients. MATERIALS AND

methodsLeveraging RNA sequencing data from the TCGA and GEO databases, we scrutinized the expression profiles of lactylation-associated genes and pinpointed a signature comprising eight genes strongly linked to prognosis based on a machine learning integrative framework. Our prognostic model, incorporating the expression levels of these lactylation-associated genes, demonstrated high accuracy in predicting patient outcomes, including survival rates and response to immunotherapy. Furthermore, functional analyses revealed the potential mechanisms through which lactylation-associated genes contribute to bladder cancer progression and treatment resistance. Further validation of the close association of these eight genes with bladder cancer was also confirmed through in vitro RT-PCR experiments and Human Protein Atlas (HPA). The drug enrichment analysis and molecular docking provide us with potential drugs and their binding modes with target proteins. To further investigate the relationship between the model gene and bladder cancer, we conducted a series of in vitro experiments.

resultsWe found that knockdown of AHNAK reduced the proliferation, migration, and invasion abilities of bladder cancer cells and also promoted cell apoptosis. DISCUSSION: Overall, our study highlights the importance of lactylation-associated genes as prognostic markers and potential therapeutic targets in bladder cancer.

conclusionOur identification of this gene signature lays the groundwork for personalized treatment strategies and enhanced patient management in clinical practice.

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Biomarkers, TumorMachine LearningUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsCell Line, TumorCell MovementCell ProliferationGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansPrognosisBiomarkers, Tumorbladder cancerlactylationmachine learning integrationprognosis

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PMCPMC12782153

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