Multiplexed Molecular Endophenotypes Help Identify Hub Genes in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Unlocking Next-Generation Cancer Phenomics
OMICS A Journal of Integrative Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
29(1), P. 8 - 17
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Next-generation
cancer
phenomics
by
deployment
of
multiple
molecular
endophenotypes
coupled
with
high-throughput
analyses
gene
expression
offer
veritable
opportunities
for
triangulation
discovery
findings
in
non-small
cell
lung
(NSCLC)
research.
This
study
reports
differentially
expressed
genes
NSCLC
using
publicly
available
datasets
(GSE18842
and
GSE229253),
uncovering
130
common
that
may
potentially
represent
crucial
signatures
NSCLC.
Additionally,
network
GeneMANIA
STRING
revealed
significant
coexpression
interaction
patterns
among
these
genes,
four
notable
hub
genes-GRK5,
CAV1,
PPARG,
CXCR2-identified
as
pivotal
progression.
Validation
indicated
their
consistent
downregulation
tumor
tissues
compared
to
normal
counterparts.
Gene
across
the
representing
pathological
stages
distinct
trends,
emphasizing
putative
roles
biomarkers
Moreover,
three
miRNAs
(hsa-miR-429,
hsa-miR-335-5p,
hsa-miR-126-3p)
showed
strong
associations
while
SREBF1
emerged
a
relevant
transcription
factor.
Pathway
enrichment
analysis
identified
chemokine
signaling
pathway
significantly
associated
highlighting
its
role
progression
immune
evasion.
Cell-type
endothelial
cells
play
pathogenesis.
Finally,
survival
demonstrated
GRK5
is
potential
oncogenic
marker,
whereas
CAV1
have
protective
effect.
These
collectively
underscore
critical
interactions
suggest
novel
paths
translational
research,
targeted
therapies,
prognostic
markers
clinical
settings.
They
also
attest
promises
next-generation
findings.
Language: Английский
Drug Design in the Age of Network Medicine and Systems Biology: Transcriptomics Identifies Potential Drug Targets Shared by Sarcoidosis and Pulmonary Hypertension
OMICS A Journal of Integrative Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 21, 2025
Network
medicine
considers
the
interconnectedness
of
human
diseases
and
their
underlying
molecular
substrates.
In
this
context,
sarcoidosis
pulmonary
hypertension
(PH)
have
long
been
thought
as
distinct
diseases,
but
there
is
growing
evidence
shared
mechanisms.
This
study
reports
on
common
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs),
regulatory
elements,
pathways
between
two
diseases.
Publicly
available
transcriptomic
datasets
for
(GSE157671)
PH
(GSE236251)
were
retrieved
from
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
database.
DEGs
identified
using
GEO2R,
followed
by
pathway
enrichment
gene
interaction
analyses
via
GeneMANIA
STRING.
Importantly,
a
total
13
PH,
with
7
upregulated
6
downregulated
genes.
The
SMAD2/3
nuclear
was
enriched
pathway,
suggesting
role
in
fibrosis
immune
regulation.
There
also
divergences
PH.
For
example,
set
analysis
indicated
significant
associations
IFN-gamma
signaling
TNF-alpha
miRNA
network
hsa-miR-34a-5p,
hsa-let-7g-5p,
hsa-miR-19a-3p
key
regulators
linked
to
both
Finally,
DGIdb
revealed
potential
therapeutic
candidates
targeting
these
contributes
field
drug
design
discovery
standpoint.
links
uncovered
point
several
biomarkers
targets.
Further
experimental
validation
translational
medical
research
are
called
diagnostics
drugs,
which
can
effectively
safely
help
clinical
management
Language: Английский
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: In Silico Therapeutic Potential of Doxycycline, Pirfenidone, and Nintedanib, and the Role of Next-Generation Phenomics in Drug Discovery
OMICS A Journal of Integrative Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
29(3), P. 87 - 95
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Innovation
in
drug
discovery
for
human
diseases
stands
to
benefit
from
systems
science
and
next-generation
phenomics
approaches.
An
example
is
idiopathic
pulmonary
fibrosis
(IPF)
that
a
chronic
disorder
leading
respiratory
failure
which
preventive
therapeutic
medicines
are
sorely
needed.
Matrix
metalloproteinases
(MMPs),
particularly
MMP1
MMP7,
have
been
associated
with
IPF
pathogenesis
thus
relevant
discovery.
This
study
evaluates
the
comparative
potentials
of
doxycycline,
pirfenidone,
nintedanib
relation
MMP7
using
molecular
docking,
dynamics
simulations,
approach.
Adsorption,
distribution,
metabolism,
excretion,
toxicity
analysis
revealed
doxycycline
adhered
Lipinski's
rule
five,
while
pirfenidone
exhibited
no
violations.
The
favorable
safety
profiles,
lethal
dose
50
values
being
2240kg,
580,
500
mg/kg,
respectively.
Homology
modeling
validated
accuracy
structures
target
proteins,
is,
MMP7.
Protein
Contacts
Atlas
tool,
platform
broadens
scope
research,
was
employed
visualize
protein
contacts
at
atomic
levels,
revealing
interaction
surfaces
Docking
studies
superior
binding
affinities
candidate
proteins
(-6.9
kcal/mol
-7.9
MMP7)
compared
pirfenidone.
Molecular
simulations
further
demonstrated
stability
protein-ligand
complexes.
These
findings
highlight
notable
potential
future
therapeutics
innovation.
By
integrating
silico
approach,
this
opens
up
new
avenues
development
possibly,
precision/personalized
consider
signatures
candidates
each
patient.
Language: Английский
Identification of Overlapping Genetic Signatures Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Lung Cancer: Moving Beyond “One Drug, One Disease” Paradigm of Pharmaceutical Innovation
OMICS A Journal of Integrative Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 8, 2025
Traditional
paradigms
of
pharmaceutical
innovation
have
long
relied
on
the
"one
drug,
one
disease"
premise.
However,
a
network
mindset
in
unpacking
disease
mechanisms
can
be
fruitful
to
move
toward
polydisease"
paradigm
drug
discovery
and
development.
A
case
point
is
obstructive
sleep
apnea
(OSA)
lung
cancer,
which
are
two
prevalent
respiratory
disorders
that
share
common
risk
factors
may
potentially
exhibit
overlapping
molecular
mechanisms.
The
putative
mechanistic
linkages
between
OSA
cancer
remain
underexplored;
however,
this
study
offers
new
evidence
genetic
signatures
with
an
in-silico
approach.
Bioinformatics
analysis
publicly
available
datasets
(GSE135917
GSE268175)
identified
123
upregulated
13
downregulated
genes
3175
2272
cancer.
total
four
(C1GALT1,
TMEM106B,
ZNF117,
ZNF486)
were
significantly
both
disorders,
highlighting
shared
Pathway
cell
enrichment
indicated
mucin
type
O-glycan
biosynthesis
pathway
endothelial
cells
strongly
associated
these
genes,
lending
support
for
their
potential
roles
diseases.
Moreover,
hsa-miR-34a-5p,
hsa-let-7g-5p,
hsa-miR-19a-3p
found
genes.
Validation
using
GEPIA2
tool
confirmed
consistent
expression
patterns
Machine
learning
highlighted
TMEM106B
as
most
significant
biomarker
candidate
distinguishing
from
controls.
In
summary,
supports
overarching
concept
human
diseases
pathways
specific
example
While
findings
call
further
research
validation,
they
invite
rethinking
current
beyond
concept.
Language: Английский