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. 2026;29(5):688–716. doi: 10.22038/ijbms.2026.92560.19984

Table 5.

AI-driven multi-omic integration transforms non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) immunotherapy into dynamic, continuously learning precision medicine

Subsection Core Mechanistic Concept Analytical /Computational Approaches Clinical / Translational Significance Advantages Challenges / Limitations References
Biomarker-Guided Checkpoint Selection Composite biomarker axes (PD-L1 gradient, IFN-γ genomics, exhaustion-receptor maps, chromatin accessibility) determine PD-1, CTLA-4, TIGIT, LAG-3, and TIM-3 blockade choice Single-cell transcriptomics, multiplex immunofluorescence, receptor co-expression profiling Matches checkpoint to inhibitory topology; reduces toxicity; enhances durable benefit Adaptive receptor-network logic; precision patient stratification Real-time biomarker measurement; incomplete inhibitory-axis coverage (182, 183)
Rational Immunotherapy Combinations Integration of chemo-/radio-/targeted therapy, vaccines, and ACT to exploit immunogenic cell death and vascular remodeling Radiomic–immunomic fusion, STING-pathway modeling, temporal dosing synchronization Converts immune-excluded tumors to an inflamed state; achieves durable synergistic responses Spatiotemporal synergy; improved infiltration and antigen presentation Scheduling complexity, toxicity, and pharmacokinetic variability (168)
Temporal Sequencing & Adaptive Algorithms Dynamic biomarkers (cfDNA, TCR clonality, cytokine shifts) steer treatment adaptation in real time CloneSeq-SV, ABF-CatBoost, ΔAT & eTTP indices, PK/PD fusion models Enables closed-loop control; anticipates resistance; optimizes timing Evolution-aware precision; rapid feedback Costly longitudinal data; regulatory approval lag (184)
Case-Based Personalization Frameworks Multi-omic patient profiling combined with trial-specific AI models for individualized therapy design PBMF contrastive AI, federated learning on KEYNOTE/CheckMate /IMpower datasets N=1 trial allocation; dynamic switching of IO+VEGF/TKI regimens Trial-level adaptivity; mechanistic enrichment of enrollment Data-privacy barriers; assay standardization needs (178, 185)