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  • Themis: advancing precision...
    Xi, Yue; Zheng, Kun; Deng, Fulan; Liu, Yujun; Sun, Hourong; Zheng, Yingxia; Tong, Henry H Y; Ji, Yuan; Zhang, Yingchun; Chen, Wantao; Zhang, Yiming; Zou, Xin; Hao, Jie

    Briefings in bioinformatics, 05/2024, Volume: 25, Issue: 4
    Journal Article

    Abstract Recent advances in tumor molecular subtyping have revolutionized precision oncology, offering novel avenues for patient-specific treatment strategies. However, a comprehensive and independent comparison of these subtyping methodologies remains unexplored. This study introduces ‘Themis’ (Tumor HEterogeneity analysis on Molecular subtypIng System), an evaluation platform that encapsulates a few representative tumor molecular subtyping methods, including Stemness, Anoikis, Metabolism, and pathway-based classifications, utilizing 38 test datasets curated from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and significant studies. Our self-designed quantitative analysis uncovers the relative strengths, limitations, and applicability of each method in different clinical contexts. Crucially, Themis serves as a vital tool in identifying the most appropriate subtyping methods for specific clinical scenarios. It also guides fine-tuning existing subtyping methods to achieve more accurate phenotype-associated results. To demonstrate the practical utility, we apply Themis to a breast cancer dataset, showcasing its efficacy in selecting the most suitable subtyping methods for personalized medicine in various clinical scenarios. This study bridges a crucial gap in cancer research and lays a foundation for future advancements in individualized cancer therapy and patient management.