Integrated analysis of single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing data reveals immune-related lncRNA-mRNA prognostic signature in triple-negative breast cancer

Triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)is an aggressive subtype characterized by extensive tumor heterogeneity,with limited treatment options and a poor prognosis.1 We used cell type annotation and trajectory analysis to identify two distinct differentiation states of epithelial cells,while tumor cells predominantly resided on one of these branches.Inferring the malignant state of epithelial cells based on copy number variation,280 tumor cells were eventually identified from epithelial cells.Differential genes between tumor cells and non-tumor cells were mainly enriched in immune-related functions and pathways.