Association prediction of lncRNAs and diseases using multiview graph convolution neural network

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Title: Association prediction of lncRNAs and diseases using multiview graph convolution neural network
Authors: Wei Zhang, Yifu Zeng, Xiaowen Xiang, Bihai Zhao, Sai Hu, Limiao Li, Xiaoyu Zhu, Lei Wang
Source: Front Genet
Frontiers in Genetics, Vol 16 (2025)
Publisher Information: Frontiers Media SA, 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Subject Terms: similarity network, graph convolutional network, multiview data, Genetics, deep learning, QH426-470, lncRNA-miRNA
Description: Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) regulate physiological processes via interactions with macromolecules such as miRNAs, proteins, and genes, forming disease-associated regulatory networks. However, predicting lncRNA-disease associations remains challenging due to network complexity and isolated entities. Here, we propose MVIGCN, a graph convolutional network (GCN)-based method integrating multimodal data to predict these associations. Our framework constructs a heterogeneous network combining disease semantics, lncRNA similarity, and miRNA-lncRNA-disease interactions to address isolation issues. By modeling topological features and multiscale relationships through deep learning with attention mechanisms, MVIGCN prioritizes critical nodes and edges, enhancing prediction accuracy. Cross-validation demonstrated improved reliability over single-view methods, highlighting its potential to identify disease-related lncRNA biomarkers. This work advances network-based computational strategies for decoding lncRNA functions in disease biology and provides a scalable tool for prioritizing therapeutic targets.
Document Type: Article
Other literature type
ISSN: 1664-8021
DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2025.1568270
Access URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40303981
https://doaj.org/article/c73d1805d04549b5bebdb113672edd52
Rights: CC BY
Accession Number: edsair.doi.dedup.....f424c2edd38c7da9ea32998a552cdba2
Database: OpenAIRE
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Abstract:Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) regulate physiological processes via interactions with macromolecules such as miRNAs, proteins, and genes, forming disease-associated regulatory networks. However, predicting lncRNA-disease associations remains challenging due to network complexity and isolated entities. Here, we propose MVIGCN, a graph convolutional network (GCN)-based method integrating multimodal data to predict these associations. Our framework constructs a heterogeneous network combining disease semantics, lncRNA similarity, and miRNA-lncRNA-disease interactions to address isolation issues. By modeling topological features and multiscale relationships through deep learning with attention mechanisms, MVIGCN prioritizes critical nodes and edges, enhancing prediction accuracy. Cross-validation demonstrated improved reliability over single-view methods, highlighting its potential to identify disease-related lncRNA biomarkers. This work advances network-based computational strategies for decoding lncRNA functions in disease biology and provides a scalable tool for prioritizing therapeutic targets.
ISSN:16648021
DOI:10.3389/fgene.2025.1568270