LASSO regression and WGCNA-based telomerase-associated lncRNA signaling predicts clear cell renal cell carcinoma prognosis and immunotherapy response

Abstract

Objective: To investigate whether telomerase-associated lncRNA expression affects the prognosis and antitumor immunity of patients with renal clear cell carcinoma (ccRCC).Methods: A series of analyses were performed to establish a prognostic risk model and validate its accuracy. Immune-related analyses were performed to assess further the association between immune status, tumor microenvironment, and prognostic risk models. Results: Eight telomerase-associated lncRNAs associated with prognosis were identified and applied to establish a prognostic risk model. Overall survival was higher in the low-risk group. Conclusion:The established prognostic risk model has a good predictive ability for the prognosis of ccRCC patients and provides a new possible therapeutic target for ccRCC.