Methylation profiling

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Circulating Cell-free DNA Methylation Biomarkers for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk Prediction in HIV-Positive Nigerian Population


ABSTRACT: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer mortality globally, with particularly high burdens among people living with HIV (PLWH) in low-resource settings like Nigeria. Effective early detection remains a major challenge due to limited access to imaging-based surveillance and the low sensitivity of current biomarkers such as alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). We conducted an epigenome-wide association study (EWAS) of circulating cell-free DNA (ccfDNA) methylation in a Nigerian cohort of HIV-positive individuals (n = 245), spanning HCC, cirrhosis, fibrosis, and HCC-free groups. Using random forest modeling, we developed and evaluated a ccfDNA methylation classifier (ccfDNAmRF) for HCC risk prediction. We identified 73 CpG sites significantly associated with HCC (false discovery rate <0.01). The ccfDNAmRF model demonstrated strong discriminatory power, achieving 100% sensitivity and 81–91% specificity for distinguishing HCC from cirrhosis, fibrosis, and HCC-free groups (area under the curve [AUC]: 92–97%). Combining ccfDNA methylation risk scores with AFP further improved classification accuracy (AUC up to 98.5%). Notably, ccfDNA methylation patterns displayed clear dose–response relationships across the disease spectrum, supporting their utility for early-stage detection and risk stratification. Our findings highlight the promise of ccfDNA methylation biomarkers as a minimally invasive, blood-based screening tool for improving early HCC detection among PLWH in resource-limited settings. These biomarkers may help address critical gaps in current surveillance strategies, offering scalable solutions adaptable to high-risk populations.

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

PROVIDER: GSE298812 | GEO | 2025/06/25

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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