AKT1 and cancer: Our results suggested that DE lncRNAs were predominantly enriched in ‘immune effector process,’ ‘regulation of immune effector process,’ ‘leukocyte apoptotic process’ and ‘response to oxidative stress.’ Most DE lncRNAs participated in ‘pathways in cancer,’ ‘PI3K–Akt signalling pathway’ and ‘Ras signalling pathway.’ These biological processes are primarily involved in inflammation, oxidative stress and cell apoptosis.