Abstract

Background. MYB is predicted to be a favorable prognostic predictor in a breast cancer population. We proposed to find the inferred mechanism(s) relevant to the prognostic features of MYB via a supervised network analysis. Methods. Both coefficient of intrinsic dependence (CID) and Galton Pierson's correlation coefficient (GPCC) were combined and designated as CIDUGPCC. It is for the univariate network analysis. Multivariate CID is for the multivariate network analysis. Other analyses using bioinformatic tools and statistical methods are included. Results. ARNT2 is predicted to be the essential gene partner of MYB. We classified four prognostic relevant gene subpools in three breast cancer cohorts as feature types I–IV. Only the probes in feature type II are the potential prognostic feature of MYB. Moreover, we further validated 41 prognosis relevant probes to be the favorable prognostic signature. Surprisingly, two additional family members of MYB are elevated to promote poor prognosis when both levels of MYB and ARNT2 decline. Both MYBL1 and MYBL2 may partially decrease the tumor suppressive activities that are predicted to be up-regulated by MYB and ARNT2. Conclusions. The major prognostic feature of MYB is predicted to be determined by the MYB subnetwork (41 probes) that is relevant across subtypes.

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