Multi‑omics analysis identifies different molecular subtypes with unique outcomes in early-stage poorly differentiated lung adenocarcinoma

Abstract Introduction Early-stage poorly differentiated lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is plagued by a high risk of postoperative recurrence, and its prognostic heterogeneity complicates treatment and surveillance planning. We conducted this integrative multi-omics study to identify those patients with...

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Main Authors: Bing Liu, Wei Tao, Xuantong Zhou, Li-Di Xu, Yanrui Luo, Xin Yang, Qingjie Min, Miao Huang, Yuge Zhu, Xinrun Cui, Yaqi Wang, Tongyang Gong, Enli Zhang, Yu S. Huang, Weizhi Chen, Shi Yan, Nan Wu
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12943-025-02333-7
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Wei Tao
Xuantong Zhou
Li-Di Xu
Yanrui Luo
Xin Yang
Qingjie Min
Miao Huang
Yuge Zhu
Xinrun Cui
Yaqi Wang
Tongyang Gong
Enli Zhang
Yu S. Huang
Weizhi Chen
Shi Yan
Nan Wu
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Wei Tao
Xuantong Zhou
Li-Di Xu
Yanrui Luo
Xin Yang
Qingjie Min
Miao Huang
Yuge Zhu
Xinrun Cui
Yaqi Wang
Tongyang Gong
Enli Zhang
Yu S. Huang
Weizhi Chen
Shi Yan
Nan Wu
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description Abstract Introduction Early-stage poorly differentiated lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is plagued by a high risk of postoperative recurrence, and its prognostic heterogeneity complicates treatment and surveillance planning. We conducted this integrative multi-omics study to identify those patients with a truly high risk of adverse outcomes. Methods Whole-exome, RNA and whole methylome sequencing were carried out on 101 treatment-naïve early-stage poorly differentiated LUADs. Integrated analyses were conducted to disclose molecular characteristics and explore molecular subtyping. Functional validation of key molecules was carried out through in vitro and in vivo experiments. Results Recurrent tumors exhibited significantly higher ploidy (p = 0.024), the fraction of the genome altered (FGA, p = 0.042), and aneuploidy (p < 0.05) compared to non-recurrent tumors, as well as a higher frequency of CNVs. Additionally, recurrent tumors showed hypomethylation at both the global level and in CpG island regions. Integrative transcriptomic and methylation analyses identified three molecular subtypes (C1, C2, and C3), with the C1 subtype presenting the worst prognosis (p = 0.024). Although frequently mutated genes showed similar mutation frequencies across the three subtypes, the C1 subtype exhibited the highest tumor mutation burden (TMB), mutant-allele tumor heterogeneity (MATH), aneuploidy, and HLA loss of heterozygosity (HLA-LOH), along with relatively lower immune cell infiltration. Furthermore, GINS1 and CPT1C were found to promote LUAD progression, and their high expression correlated with a poor prognosis. Conclusions This multi-omics study identified three integrative subtypes with distinct prognostic implications, paving the way for more precise management and postoperative monitoring of early-stage poorly differentiated LUAD.
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spelling doaj-art-63c311da23f34d01bb8ce2a3f28bcb252025-08-20T01:47:33ZengBMCMolecular Cancer1476-45982025-05-0124112410.1186/s12943-025-02333-7Multi‑omics analysis identifies different molecular subtypes with unique outcomes in early-stage poorly differentiated lung adenocarcinomaBing Liu0Wei Tao1Xuantong Zhou2Li-Di Xu3Yanrui Luo4Xin Yang5Qingjie Min6Miao Huang7Yuge Zhu8Xinrun Cui9Yaqi Wang10Tongyang Gong11Enli Zhang12Yu S. Huang13Weizhi Chen14Shi Yan15Nan Wu16Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Thoracic Surgery II, Peking University Cancer Hospital & InstituteGenecast Biotechnology Co, LtdKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Thoracic Surgery II, Peking University Cancer Hospital & InstituteGenecast Biotechnology Co, LtdGenecast Biotechnology Co, LtdKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Pathology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & InstituteKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & InstituteKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Thoracic Surgery II, Peking University Cancer Hospital & InstituteKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Thoracic Surgery II, Peking University Cancer Hospital & InstituteKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Thoracic Surgery II, Peking University Cancer Hospital & InstituteKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Thoracic Surgery II, Peking University Cancer Hospital & InstituteKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Thoracic Surgery II, Peking University Cancer Hospital & InstituteGenecast Biotechnology Co, LtdGenecast Biotechnology Co, LtdGenecast Biotechnology Co, LtdKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Thoracic Surgery II, Peking University Cancer Hospital & InstituteState Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, Frontiers Science Center for Cancer Integrative Omics, Department of Thoracic Surgery II, Beijing Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research, Peking University Cancer Hospital & InstituteAbstract Introduction Early-stage poorly differentiated lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is plagued by a high risk of postoperative recurrence, and its prognostic heterogeneity complicates treatment and surveillance planning. We conducted this integrative multi-omics study to identify those patients with a truly high risk of adverse outcomes. Methods Whole-exome, RNA and whole methylome sequencing were carried out on 101 treatment-naïve early-stage poorly differentiated LUADs. Integrated analyses were conducted to disclose molecular characteristics and explore molecular subtyping. Functional validation of key molecules was carried out through in vitro and in vivo experiments. Results Recurrent tumors exhibited significantly higher ploidy (p = 0.024), the fraction of the genome altered (FGA, p = 0.042), and aneuploidy (p < 0.05) compared to non-recurrent tumors, as well as a higher frequency of CNVs. Additionally, recurrent tumors showed hypomethylation at both the global level and in CpG island regions. Integrative transcriptomic and methylation analyses identified three molecular subtypes (C1, C2, and C3), with the C1 subtype presenting the worst prognosis (p = 0.024). Although frequently mutated genes showed similar mutation frequencies across the three subtypes, the C1 subtype exhibited the highest tumor mutation burden (TMB), mutant-allele tumor heterogeneity (MATH), aneuploidy, and HLA loss of heterozygosity (HLA-LOH), along with relatively lower immune cell infiltration. Furthermore, GINS1 and CPT1C were found to promote LUAD progression, and their high expression correlated with a poor prognosis. Conclusions This multi-omics study identified three integrative subtypes with distinct prognostic implications, paving the way for more precise management and postoperative monitoring of early-stage poorly differentiated LUAD.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12943-025-02333-7Multi-omicsPoorly differentiatedLung adenocarcinoma
spellingShingle Bing Liu
Wei Tao
Xuantong Zhou
Li-Di Xu
Yanrui Luo
Xin Yang
Qingjie Min
Miao Huang
Yuge Zhu
Xinrun Cui
Yaqi Wang
Tongyang Gong
Enli Zhang
Yu S. Huang
Weizhi Chen
Shi Yan
Nan Wu
Multi‑omics analysis identifies different molecular subtypes with unique outcomes in early-stage poorly differentiated lung adenocarcinoma
Molecular Cancer
Multi-omics
Poorly differentiated
Lung adenocarcinoma
title Multi‑omics analysis identifies different molecular subtypes with unique outcomes in early-stage poorly differentiated lung adenocarcinoma
title_full Multi‑omics analysis identifies different molecular subtypes with unique outcomes in early-stage poorly differentiated lung adenocarcinoma
title_fullStr Multi‑omics analysis identifies different molecular subtypes with unique outcomes in early-stage poorly differentiated lung adenocarcinoma
title_full_unstemmed Multi‑omics analysis identifies different molecular subtypes with unique outcomes in early-stage poorly differentiated lung adenocarcinoma
title_short Multi‑omics analysis identifies different molecular subtypes with unique outcomes in early-stage poorly differentiated lung adenocarcinoma
title_sort multi omics analysis identifies different molecular subtypes with unique outcomes in early stage poorly differentiated lung adenocarcinoma
topic Multi-omics
Poorly differentiated
Lung adenocarcinoma
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12943-025-02333-7
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