Repurposing lipid-lowering drugs on asthma and lung function: evidence from a genetic association analysis
Yue Zhang,
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Zichao Jiang,
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Lingli Chen
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et al.
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: July 3, 2024
Abstract
Objective
To
explore
the
correlation
between
asthma
risk
and
genetic
variants
affecting
expression
or
function
of
lipid-lowering
drug
targets.
Methods
We
conducted
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analyses
using
in
several
genes
associated
with
medication
targets:
HMGCR
(statin
target),
PCSK9
(alirocumab
NPC1L1
(ezetimibe
APOB
(mipomersen
ANGPTL3
(evinacumab
PPARA
(fenofibrate
APOC3
(volanesorsen
as
well
LDLR
LPL.
Our
objective
was
to
investigate
relationship
drugs
through
MR.
Finally,
we
assessed
efficacy
stability
MR
analysis
Egger
inverse
variance
weighted
(IVW)
methods.
Results
The
elevated
triglyceride
(TG)
levels
APOC3,
LPL
targets
were
found
increase
risk.
Conversely,
higher
LDL-C
driven
by
decrease
Additionally,
(driven
APOB,
targets)
TG
target)
improved
lung
(FEV1/FVC).
decreased
Conclusion
In
conclusion,
our
findings
suggest
a
likely
causal
drugs.
Moreover,
there
is
compelling
evidence
indicating
that
therapies
could
play
crucial
role
future
management
asthma.
Language: Английский
Genetic causality of lipidomic and immune cell profiles in ischemic stroke
Haohao Chen,
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Zequn Zheng,
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Xiaorui Cai
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et al.
Frontiers in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Background
Ischemic
stroke
(IS)
is
a
global
health
issue
linked
to
lipid
metabolism
and
immune
cell
responses.
This
study
uses
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
identify
genetic
risk
factors
for
IS
subtypes
using
comprehensive
data
from
lipidomic
profiles.
Methods
We
assessed
susceptibility
across
179
lipids
731
phenotypes
instrumental
variables
(IVs)
recent
genome-wide
association
studies.
A
two-sample
MR
approach
evaluated
correlations,
two-step
mediation
analysis
explored
the
role
of
in
lipid-IS
pathway.
Sensitivity
analyses,
including
MR-Egger
Cochran
Q
tests,
ensured
robust
results.
Results
Genetic
IVs
162
614
were
identified.
Significant
causality
was
found
between
35
large
artery
(LAS),
with
12
as
(sterol
esters,
phosphatidylcholines,
phosphatidylethanolamines)
23
protective
(phosphatidylcholines,
phosphatidylethanolamines,
phosphatidylinositols).
For
small
vessel
(SVS),
8
phosphatidylcholines),
2
(phosphatidylinositol,
sphingomyelin).
cardioembolic
(CS),
factors,
4
factors.
Mediation
revealed
that
CCR2
on
granulocytes,
CD11c
CD62L
+
myeloid
dendritic
cells,
FSC-A
granulocytes
mediated
lipid-immune
cell-LAS
pathway,
while
CD4
activated
regulatory
T
cells
&
secreting
cell-SVS
Conclusion
identifies
links
specific
subtypes,
highlights
cells’
mediation,
suggests
new
therapeutic
targets,
uncovers
drivers.
Language: Английский
Network-based drug repurposing for psychiatric disorders using single-cell genomics
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
Neuropsychiatric
disorders
lack
effective
treatments
due
to
a
limited
understanding
of
underlying
cellular
and
molecular
mechanisms.
To
address
this,
we
integrated
population-scale
single-cell
genomics
data
analyzed
cell-type-level
gene
regulatory
networks
across
schizophrenia,
bipolar
disorder,
autism
(23
cell
classes/subclasses).
Our
analysis
revealed
potential
druggable
transcription
factors
co-regulating
known
risk
genes
that
converge
into
cell-type-specific
co-regulated
modules.
We
applied
graph
neural
on
those
modules
prioritize
novel
leveraged
them
in
network-based
drug
repurposing
framework
identify
220
molecules
with
the
for
targeting
specific
types.
found
evidence
37
these
drugs
reversing
disorder-associated
transcriptional
phenotypes.
Additionally,
discovered
335
drug-associated
cell-type
eQTLs,
revealing
genetic
variation's
influence
target
expression
at
level.
results
provide
network
medicine
resource
provides
mechanistic
insights
advancing
treatment
options
neuropsychiatric
disorders.
Language: Английский
Current approaches in identification of a novel drug targets for drug repurposing
Khushal Khambhati,
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Vijai Singh
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Progress in molecular biology and translational science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 213 - 220
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Depression Precision Medicine
M Burcu Irmak-Yazicioglu,
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Ayla Arslan
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Advances in experimental medicine and biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 401 - 426
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Drug repositioning in the AI-driven era: data, approaches, and challenges
Jing Wang,
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Siming Kong,
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Xiaochen Bo
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et al.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
The
advent
of
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
has
revolutionized
drug
repositioning,
transforming
it
into
an
indispensable
strategy
for
accelerating
discovery.
This
chapter
offers
in-depth
exploration
the
multifaceted
landscape
repositioning
in
AI
era,
emphasizing
profound
influence
on
this
domain
and
providing
a
roadmap
future
research.
Beginning
with
brief
summary
data
that
form
bedrock
field,
biomedical
databases
encompassing
drugs,
diseases,
molecular
targets,
clinical
are
introduced
detail.
Then
experimental
computational
approaches
underpin
further
dissected,
ranging
from
binding
assays
or
phenotypic
screening
to
multi-omics
methodologies
silico
technologies,
emphasis
AI-driven
methods.
Subsequently,
successful
cases
across
diverse
diseases
highlighted.
Finally,
importance
fully
leveraging
address
challenges
is
underscored.
Language: Английский