Multi-modal meta-analysis of cancer cell line omics profiles identifies ECHDC1 as a novel breast tumor suppressor




Jaiswal Alok, Gautam Prson, Pietilä Elina A, Timonen Sanna, Nordström Nora, Akimov Yevhen, Sipari Nina, Tanoli Ziaurrehman, Fleischer Thomas, Lehti Kaisa, Wennerberg Krister, Aittokallio Tero

PublisherBlackwell Publishing Ltd

2021

Molecular Systems Biology

Molecular Systems Biology

e9526

17

3

1744-4292

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.15252/msb.20209526

https://doi.org/10.15252/msb.20209526

https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/Publication/55201207



Molecular and functional profiling of cancer cell lines is subject to laboratory‐specific experimental practices and data analysis protocols. The current challenge therefore is how to make an integrated use of the omics profiles of cancer cell lines for reliable biological discoveries. Here, we carried out a systematic analysis of nine types of data modalities using meta‐analysis of 53 omics studies across 12 research laboratories for 2,018 cell lines. To account for a relatively low consistency observed for certain data modalities, we developed a robust data integration approach that identifies reproducible signals shared among multiple data modalities and studies. We demonstrated the power of the integrative analyses by identifying a novel driver gene, ECHDC1, with tumor suppressive role validated both in breast cancer cells and patient tumors. The multi‐modal meta‐analysis approach also identified synthetic lethal partners of cancer drivers, including a co‐dependency of PTEN deficient endometrial cancer cells on RNA helicases.


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