Integrative GWAS and RNA-Seq analysis for target identification and virtual drug screening in colorectal cancer

This study identified CRC-linked genes through GWASs and transcriptomics, highlighting their prognostic and druggable relevance. Computational drug repurposing pinpoints PYGL inhibitors as promising candidates, offering a translational framework for CRC therapy development.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-10-27
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0333179
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Bioinformatics and Genomic Networks
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Integrative GWAS and RNA-Seq analysis for target identification and virtual drug screening in colorectal cancer

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Integrative GWAS and RNA-Seq analysis for target identification and virtual drug screening in colorectal cancer

Yu Lei, Qinghui Liu, Zixuan Liu, Jiale Han
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Abstract

This study identified CRC-linked genes through GWASs and transcriptomics, highlighting their prognostic and druggable relevance. Computational drug repurposing pinpoints PYGL inhibitors as promising candidates, offering a translational framework for CRC therapy development.

PLoS ONEVol. 20(10)
HBIS (China) (CN), Hebei Science and Technology Department (CN)
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