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Ashoka University Develops ACSCeND AI Framework
Researchers from Ashoka University develop ACSCeND (AI-based Cancer Stem-like Cell Profiler and Neoplasm Deconvoluter). The framework is an AI-based tool that identifies hidden cancer stem-like cells and analyses bulk tumour RNA sequencing using knowledge derived from single-cell sequencing.
ACSCeND :
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Developing institution | ACSCeND is developed by researchers from Ashoka University. |
| Nature | ACSCeND comprises an AI-based framework. |
| Full form | ACSCeND authorises expansion as AI-based Cancer Stem-like Cell Profiler and Neoplasm Deconvoluter. |
| Core function | ACSCeND provides for identification of hidden cancer stem-like cells (CSCs). |
| CSCs: key characteristics | CSCs comprise a rare population of tumour cells that can survive treatment and contribute to tumour recurrence, metastasis, and drug resistance. |
| Data and method | ACSCeND analyses bulk tumour RNA sequencing using knowledge derived from single-cell sequencing. |
| Significance | ACSCeND enables precision medicine, identifies new drug targets, and is scalable and cost-effective. |