FGFR1: Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 1
ENSG00000077782 (Ensembl) - P11362 (FGFR1_HUMAN) (UniProt)Overview
Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 1 (FGFR1) is a receptor tyrosine kinase that plays crucial roles in cell proliferation, differentiation, and migration. This case study demonstrates how TRIFID evaluates the functional importance of FGFR1 splice isoforms.Loading TRIFID Predictions
To analyze FGFR1 isoforms, load the TRIFID predictions for GENCODE 27:FGFR1 Isoform Analysis
Isoform Results
| Gene name | Transcript ID | APPRIS Label | Length (aa) | TRIFID Score | TRIFID Score (normalized) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FGFR1 | ENST00000447712 | PRINCIPAL:3 | 822 | 0.87 | 0.99 |
| FGFR1 | ENST00000356207 | MINOR | 733 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| FGFR1 | ENST00000397103 | MINOR | 733 | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| FGFR1 | ENST00000619564 | MINOR | 228 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
Key Findings
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Principal Isoform (ENST00000447712)
- TRIFID score: 0.87 (high confidence functional)
- Normalized score: 0.99 (highest among gene isoforms)
- Length: 822 amino acids
- Agrees with APPRIS PRINCIPAL annotation
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Alternative Isoform (ENST00000356207)
- TRIFID score: 0.60 (moderate functional confidence)
- Normalized score: 0.69
- May represent a functional alternative with different regulatory properties
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Low-scoring Isoforms
- ENST00000397103 and ENST00000619564 show very low TRIFID scores
- Likely non-functional or degraded transcripts
Interpretation with SHAP
TRIFID provides local interpretability using SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations) values to explain individual predictions.Loading SHAP Predictions
Example SHAP Output
The SHAP waterfall plot shows which features contribute most to the prediction for ENST00000356207:-
Positive contributors (pushing score higher):
- Length delta score
- PhyloCSF conservation score
- APPRIS structural features
- RNA-seq expression evidence
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Negative contributors (pushing score lower):
- Transcript Support Level (TSL)
- Domain completeness
- Pfam domain integrity
Biological Context
FGFR1 Function
FGFR1 is involved in:- Embryonic development
- Angiogenesis
- Wound healing
- Cell survival signaling
Clinical Relevance
FGFR1 alterations are associated with:- Various cancers (e.g., breast, lung)
- Skeletal disorders
- Developmental syndromes
- Interpreting genetic variants
- Designing targeted therapies
- Understanding disease mechanisms
Visualization
The TRIFID paper includes a figure showing:- Exon structure of each FGFR1 isoform
- TRIFID scores mapped to isoform structure
- Domain architecture differences
- Expression evidence across tissues
The principal isoform (ENST00000447712) maintains full receptor structure including the tyrosine kinase domain, explaining its high TRIFID score.
Running Your Own Analysis
To analyze FGFR1 or any gene of interest:References
Next Steps
- Explore the C1orf112 case study for QSplice module analysis
- See NIPAL3 example for Pfam effects
- Review interpretation methods for SHAP analysis