Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 25, 2023
Abstract
Diabetic
ulcers
are
one
of
the
common
complications
diabetes
mellitus
and
foot
is
main
site
diabetic
ulcers,
which
involves
small
medium-sized
arteries,
peripheral
nerves,
microcirculation,
etc.,
with
a
high
rate
disability
treatment
costs.
Multidisciplinary
treatments
spanning
medicine
material
science
have
been
applied
for
foot,
but
molecular
mechanisms
unclear.
Bioinformatics
was
used
to
evaluate
differentially
expressed
genes
when
vacuum
sealing
drainage
(VSD)
technique
histological
studies
were
performed
on
tissues
from
six
clinical
patients
before
after
VSD.
Interleukin-6
(IL6)
prostaglandin
endoperoxide
synthase
2
(PTGS2)
decreased
Epidermal
Growth
Factor
Receptor
(EGFR)
increased
in
VSD
treatment.
Notably,
PTGS2
likely
facilitates
healing
by
controlling
ferroptosis
may
be
both
significant
prognostic
marker
potential
therapeutic
target.
Journal of Molecular Structure,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1314, P. 138698 - 138698
Published: May 21, 2024
Ferroptosis
plays
a
role
in
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
development.
Erigeron
breviscapus
(Vant.)
Hand-Mazz
(EBHM)
shows
promising
effects
treating
cognitive
impairment-related
diseases.
However,
the
mechanisms
by
which
EBHM
regulates
ferroptosis
AD
treatment
are
not
fully
understood.
This
study
used
bioinformatics,
network
pharmacology,
molecular
docking,
and
dynamics
simulation
to
explore
how
treatment.
The
results
identified
four
key
genes—HSPA8,
GSK3B,
CTSB,
YWHAG—that
involved
this
regulation,
constructed
multigene
diagnostic
model
for
AD.
demonstrated
moderate
accuracy
(area
under
curve
[AUC]
=
0.636)
distinguishing
from
non-demented
(ND)
was
further
validated
with
external
datasets
showing
good
capabilities
(AUC
values
of
0.898,
0.889,
0.746,
0.712).
Additionally,
CIBERSORT
analysis
revealed
significant
correlation
between
immune
cell
infiltration
these
genes,
highlighting
their
potential
immunity.
Molecular
docking
studies
indicated
that
3,4,5-tricaffeoylquinic
acid
(TCQA)
had
highest
binding
affinity
HSPA8,
suggesting
TCQA
HSPA8
components
core
targets
EBHM's
regulation
therapy.
simulations
confirmed
stability
strong
TCQA-HSPA8
complex.
These
findings
enhance
our
understanding
underlying
may
offer
new
avenues
developing
effective
treatments.
International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Objectives
This
study
aimed
to
explore
the
unique
transcriptional
feature
of
fibroblasts
subtypes
and
role
ferroptosis
in
diabetic
foot
ulcers
(DFUs).
Methods
The
GEO
(Gene
Expression
Omnibus)
was
searched
obtain
DFUs
single-cell
datasets.
After
identifying
cell
types
by
classic
marker
genes,
integrated
dataset
used
run
trajectory
inference,
RNA
velocity,
ligand-receptor
interaction
analysis.
Next,
bulk
RNA-seq
datasets
were
analyzed
key
genes.
Results
Here,
we
profile
83529
single
transcriptomes
from
samples
utilizing
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
data
DFU
database
identified
12
types,
with
exhibiting
elevated
levels
activity
substantial
cellular
heterogeneity.
Our
results
defined
six
main
fibroblast
subsets
that
showed
mesenchymal,
secretory-reticular,
secretory-papillary,
pro-inflammatory,
myogenesis,
healing-enriched
functional
annotations.
Trajectory
inference
cell-cell
communication
analysis
revealed
two
major
fates
subpopulations
altered
interactions.
Bulk
CGNL1
as
a
distinctive
diagnostic
signature
fibroblasts.
Notably,
positively
correlated
pro-inflammatory
Conclusions
Overall,
our
delineated
heterogeneity
present
populations
DFUs,
showing
distinct
characterized
their
own
features
enrichment
functions.
will
help
us
better
understand
pathogenesis
identifies
potential
target
for
therapies.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
283, P. 137789 - 137789
Published: Nov. 17, 2024
Diabetic
foot
ulcers
(DFU)
is
a
complication
associated
with
diabetes
characterised
by
high
morbidity,
disability,
and
mortality,
involving
chronic
inflammation
infiltration
of
multiple
immune
cells.
We
aimed
to
identify
the
critical
genes
in
nonhealing
DFU
using
single-cell
RNA
sequencing,
transcriptomic
analysis
machine
learning.
The
GSE165816,
GSE134431,
GSE143735
datasets
were
downloaded
from
GEO
database.
processed
screened
datasets,
identified
cell
subsets.
Each
subtype
was
annotated,
predominant
types
contributing
disease
analysed.
Key
LASSO
regression
algorithm,
followed
verification
model
accuracy
stability.
investigated
molecular
mechanisms
changes
signalling
pathways
this
immunoinfiltration
analysis,
GSEA,
GSVA.
Through
scRNA-seq
we
12
distinct
clusters
determined
that
basalKera
type
important
development.
A
stability
prediction
constructed
incorporating
five
key
(TXN,
PHLDA2,
RPLP1,
MT1G,
SDC4).
Among
these
genes,
SDC4
has
strongest
correlation
plays
an
role
development
DFU.
Our
study
significantly
development,
potentially
serving
as
new
prevention
treatment
strategies
for
Aging,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 10, 2024
Background:
Diabetic
foot
ulcers
(DFUs)
pose
a
serious
long-term
threat
because
of
elevated
mortality
and
disability
risks.
Research
on
its
biomarkers
is
still,
however,
very
limited.
In
this
paper,
we
have
effectively
identified
linked
with
macrophage
excretion
in
diabetic
through
the
application
bioinformatics
machine
learning
methodologies.
These
findings
were
subsequently
validated
using
external
datasets
animal
experiments.
Such
discoveries
are
anticipated
to
offer
novel
insights
approaches
for
early
diagnosis
treatment
DFU.
Methods:
work,
used
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
(GEO)
database's
GSE68183
GSE80178
as
training
dataset
build
gene
model
methods.
After
that,
validation
sets
validate
(GSE134431).
On
genes,
performed
enrichment
analysis
both
set
variant
(GSVA)
(GSEA).
Additionally,
genes
subjected
immunological
association
immune
function
analyses.
Results:
study,
PROS1
was
potential
key
target
associated
efflux
DFU
by
approaches.
Subsequently,
biomarker
status
also
confirmed
datasets.
addition,
plays
role
exudation
This
may
be
M1,
CD4
memory
T
cells,
naïve
B
M2,
affects
IL-17,
Rap1,
hedgehog,
JAK-STAT
signaling
pathways.
Conclusions:
finding
has
provide
clearance
Human Genomics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: June 11, 2024
Abstract
Background
Diabetic
foot
ulcers
(DFU)
is
the
most
serious
complication
of
diabetes
mellitus,
which
has
become
a
global
health
problem
due
to
its
high
morbidity
and
disability
rates
poor
efficacy
conventional
treatments.
Thus,
it
urgent
identify
novel
molecular
targets
improve
prognosis
reduce
rate
in
DFU
patients.
Results
In
present
study,
bulk
RNA-seq
scRNA-seq
associated
with
were
downloaded
from
GEO
database.
We
identified
1393
DFU-related
DEGs
by
differential
analysis
WGCNA
together,
GO/KEGG
showed
that
these
genes
lysosomal
immune/inflammatory
responses.
Immediately
thereafter,
we
CLU,
RABGEF1
ENPEP
as
DLGs
for
using
three
machine
learning
algorithms
(Randomforest,
SVM-RFE
LASSO)
validated
their
diagnostic
performance
validation
cohort
independent
this
study.
Subsequently,
constructed
artificial
neural
network
model
diagnosis
based
on
DLGs,
training
cohorts
was
sound.
single-cell
sequencing,
heterogeneous
expression
also
provided
favorable
evidence
them
be
potential
targets.
addition,
results
immune
infiltration
abundance
mainstream
cells,
including
B/T
down-regulated
DFUs
significantly
correlated
DLGs.
Finally,
found
latamoxef,
parthenolide,
meclofenoxate,
lomustine
promising
anti-DFU
drugs
targeting
Conclusions
can
used
signatures
DFU,
them,
meclofenoxate
drugs.
The
study
provides
new
perspectives
treatment
improving
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(7), P. e0307205 - e0307205
Published: July 22, 2024
Background
Diabetic
foot
ulcers
(DFUs),
a
serious
complication
of
diabetes,
are
associated
with
abnormal
extracellular
protein
(EP)
metabolism.
The
identification
key
EPs
and
their
regulatory
networks
is
crucial
for
the
understanding
DFU
formation
development
effective
treatments.
In
this
study,
large-scale
bioinformatics
analysis
was
conducted
to
identify
potential
therapeutic
targets
experimental
validation
performed
ensure
reliability
biological
relevance
findings.
Methods
Due
comprehensive
profiling
samples
provided
by
GSE80178
dataset,
we
initially
selected
it
derive
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
DFU.
Subsequently,
utilizing
UniProt
database
annotated
EP
list
from
Human
Protein
Atlas
annotation
database,
screened
protein–related
(EP-DEGs)
due
role
in
pathogenesis
healing
We
examined
EP-DEG
pathway
enrichment
protein-protein
interaction
networks,
analyzed
paired
full-thickness
skin
tissue
24
patients
DFUs
healthy
controls,
polymerase
chain
reaction
(PCR)
experiments
validate
candidate
genes.
Ultimately,
constructed
transcription
factor
(TF)-microRNA
(miRNA)–hub
gene
co-regulatory
network
explore
upstream
downstream
connections
based
on
validated
DEGs.
Results
Four
(FMOD,
LUM,
VCAN,
S100A12)
were
identified
verified
via
PCR
analysis.
TF-miRNA-hub
contained
pivotal
TFs
TRIM28
STAT3
miRNAs
hsa-mir-20a-5p,
hsa-miR-21,
hsa-miR-203.
Conclusion
findings
study
advance
our
pathology
defining
roles
specific
elucidating
network.
These
insights
pave
way
novel
approaches
improve
treatment
outcomes.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(6), P. e0301647 - e0301647
Published: June 17, 2024
Background
Neuronal
ferroptosis
is
closely
related
to
the
disease
of
nervous
system,
and
objective
present
study
was
recognize
verify
potential
ferroptosis-related
genes
forecast
neurological
outcome
after
cardiac
arrest.
Methods
Cardiac
Arrest-related
microarray
datasets
GSE29540
GSE92696
were
downloaded
from
GEO
batch
normalization
expression
data
performed
using
“sva”
R
package.
GSE2
9540
analyzed
identify
DEGs.
Venn
diagram
applied
DEGs
Subsequently,
The
Gene
Ontology
(GO)
Kyoto
Encyclopedia
Genes
Genomes
(KEGG)
enrichment
analysis
performed,
PPI
network
screen
hub
genes.
Receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curves
adopted
determine
predictive
value
biomarkers,
dataset
further
evaluate
diagnostic
efficacy
biomarkers.
We
explore
transcription
factors
miRNAs
associated
with
“CIBERSORT”
package
utilized
analyse
proportion
infiltrating
immune
cells.
Finally,
validated
by
a
series
experiments
at
cellular
level.
Results
112
overlapping
obtained
via
intersecting
these
GO
KEGG
demonstrate
that
are
mainly
involved
in
response
oxidative
stress,
ferroptosis,
apoptosis,
IL-17
signalling
pathway,
autophagy,
toll-like
receptor
pathway.
top
10
selected,
including
HIF1A,
MAPK3,
PPARA,
IL1B,
PTGS2,
RELA,
TLR4,
KEAP1,
SREBF1,
SIRT6.
Only
MAPK3
upregulated
both
GAE92696.
AUC
values
0.654
0.850
respectively.
result
indicates
hsa-miR-214-3p
hsa-miR-483-5p
can
regulate
MAPK3.
positively
correlated
naive
B
cells,
macrophages
M0,
activated
dendritic
cells
negatively
CD4
memory
T
CD8
Compared
OGD4/R24
group,
OGD4/R12
group
had
higher
mRNA
protein
levels
more
severe
ferroptosis.
Conclusion
In
summary,
gene
could
be
used
as
biomarker
predict
Potential
biological
pathways
provide
novel
insights
into
pathogenesis
Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(1)
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Abstract
Background
To
utilize
machine
learning
for
identifying
treatment
response
genes
in
diabetic
foot
ulcers
(DFU).
Methods
Transcriptome
data
from
patients
with
DFU
were
collected
and
subjected
to
comprehensive
analysis.
Initially,
differential
expression
analysis
was
conducted
identify
significant
changes
levels
between
healthy
controls.
Following
this,
enrichment
analyses
performed
uncover
biological
pathways
processes
associated
these
differentially
expressed
genes.
Machine
algorithms,
including
feature
selection
classification
techniques,
then
applied
the
pinpoint
key
that
play
crucial
roles
pathogenesis
of
DFU.
An
independent
transcriptome
dataset
used
validate
identified
our
study.
Further
single-cell
datasets
investigate
at
level.
Results
Through
this
integrated
approach,
SCUBE1
RNF103-CHMP3
as
significantly
found
be
involved
immune
regulation,
playing
a
role
body’s
inflammation
infection,
which
are
common
linked
extracellular
interactions,
suggesting
its
involvement
cellular
communication
tissue
repair
mechanisms
essential
wound
healing.
The
reliability
results
confirmed
dataset.
Additionally,
examined
data,
showing
downregulated
cured
patient
group,
particularly
NK
cells
macrophages.
Conclusion
identification
potential
biomarkers
marks
step
forward
understanding
molecular
basis
disease.
These
offer
new
directions
both
diagnosis
treatment,
developing
targeted
therapies
could
enhance
outcomes.
This
study
underscores
value
integrating
computational
methods
novel
insights
into
complex
diseases
like
Future
research
should
focus
on
validating
findings
larger
cohorts
exploring
therapeutic
targeting
clinical
settings.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(12), P. e0295699 - e0295699
Published: Dec. 21, 2023
Parkinson's
disease
is
the
second
most
common
neurodegenerative
in
world.
We
downloaded
data
on
and
Ferroptosis-related
genes
from
GEO
FerrDb
databases.
used
WCGAN
Random
Forest
algorithm
to
screen
out
five
ferroptosis-related
hub
genes.
Two
were
identified
for
first
time
as
possibly
playing
a
role
Braak
staging
progression.
Unsupervised
clustering
analysis
based
yielded
ferroptosis
isoforms,
immune
infiltration
indicated
that
these
isoforms
are
associated
with
cells
may
represent
different
patterns.
FRHGs
scores
obtained
quantify
level
of
modifications
each
individual.
In
addition,
differences
interleukin
expression
found
between
two
subtypes.
The
biological
functions
involved
gene
analyzed.
ceRNA
regulatory
network
was
mapped.
classification
diagnosis
model
risk
prediction
also
constructed
by
applying
logistic
regression.
Multiple
external
datasets
validated
diagnostic
some
accuracy.
This
study
explored
their
molecular
patterns
signatures
provide
new
ideas
finding
targets
intervention
predictive
biomarkers.