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This study intended to construct a predictive risk model and analyze melatonin (ME)-associated genes in LUAD.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were found by using DESeq2 to analyze the TCGA-LUAD dataset. ME-DEGs were discovered near the junction, and ME critical module genes were identified by WGCNA. To build a risk model, model genes from ME-DEGs were chosen using univariate and multivariate Cox analysis. The samples were categorized as either low-risk or high-risk. The model was verified using the GSE31210 dataset. Gene expression was confirmed by RT-qPCR, immunological studies were performed, and a nomogram was developed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The 98 ME-DEGs were obtained by combining 1,052 ME key module genes with 5,449 LUAD-DEGs. Eight model genes were selected using univariate and multivariate cox regression analyses. The risk model, which was constructed using model genes, showed good predictive performance in both the TCGA-LUAD and GSE31210 datasets. Additionally, the nomogram\u2019s superior predictive accuracy for LUAD was confirmed by calibration and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. 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