Characterization of gene expression profiles in Alzheimer’s disease and osteoarthritis: A bioinformatics study
Nian Liu,
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Qian Deng,
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Zining Peng
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et al.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(2), P. e0316708 - e0316708
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
and
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
have
been
shown
to
a
close
association
in
previous
studies,
but
the
pathogenesis
of
both
diseases
are
unclear.
This
study
explores
potential
common
molecular
mechanisms
between
AD
OA
through
bioinformatics
analysis,
providing
new
insights
for
clinical
treatment
strategies.
The
OA-related
datasets
were
downloaded
from
gene
expression
database
GEO.
analyzed
obtain
differentially
expressed
(DEG)
AD,
respectively.
intersection
these
DEGs
was
identify
(Co-DEGs).
Subsequently,
Co-DEGs
enriched,
protein-protein
interaction
network
constructed
core
genes.
genes
validated
separate
dataset,
their
diagnostic
value
analyzed.
In
addition,
using
set
enrichment
analysis
single-gene
genome
variation
analysis.
Analysis
on
chips
patients
revealed
significant
changes
patterns.
Notably,
EFEMP2
TSPO,
associated
with
inflammatory
responses,
showed
lower
levels
patients,
suggesting
downregulation
pathological
backgrounds
diseases.
Additionally,
GABARAPL1,
which
is
crucial
maturation
autophagosomes,
found
be
upregulated
conditions.
These
findings
suggest
as
biomarkers
therapeutic
targets.
However,
confirm
effectiveness
targets,
more
in-depth
mechanistic
studies
needed
future,
particularly
explore
feasibility
specific
combating
progression
by
regulating
suggests
that
shares
mechanisms.
identification
EFEMP2,
TSPO
key
target
highlights
factors
Further
investigation
into
could
lead
candidate
targets
directions
OA,
offering
promising
avenues
developing
effective
targeted
interventions.
Language: Английский
Metabolic Dysregulation and Its Role in Postoperative Pain among Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(7), P. 3857 - 3857
Published: March 29, 2024
Knee
osteoarthritis
(KOA)
is
characterized
by
low-grade
inflammation,
loss
of
articular
cartilage,
subchondral
bone
remodeling,
synovitis,
osteophyte
formation,
and
pain.
Strong,
continuous
pain
may
indicate
the
need
for
joint
replacement
in
patients
with
end-stage
OA,
although
postoperative
(POP)
at
least
a
two-month
duration
persists
10-40%
OA.
The
inflammation
observed
tissues
linked
to
caused
production
proinflammatory
cytokines.
Since
biosynthesis
cytokines
requires
energy,
their
supported
extensive
metabolic
conversions
carbohydrates
fatty
acids,
which
could
lead
disruption
cellular
homeostasis.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
investigate
association
between
POP
development
disturbances
energy
conversions,
focusing
on
carbohydrate
acid
metabolism.
Peripheral
blood
samples
were
collected
from
26
healthy
subjects
50
OA
before
surgery.
All
implants
validated
orthopedic
surgeons,
demonstrated
no
inherent
abnormalities
cause
other
reasons
than
disease,
such
as
malalignment,
aseptic
loosening,
or
excessive
bleeding.
Pain
levels
assessed
surgery
using
visual
analogue
scale
(VAS)
neuropathic
questionnaires,
DN4
PainDETECT.
Functional
activity
was
evaluated
Western
Ontario
McMaster
Universities
Osteoarthritis
Index
(WOMAC).
Three
six
months
after
surgery,
indices
according
VAS
30
mm
higher
considered.
Total
RNA
isolated
whole
analyzed
quantitative
real-time
RT-PCR
(qRT-PCR)
expression
genes
related
Protein
examined
measured
an
ELISA
peripheral
mononuclear
cells
(PBMCs).
We
used
qRT-PCR
because
it
most
sensitive
reliable
method
gene
analysis,
while
confirm
our
results.
Among
cohort,
17
who
reported
significantly
(p
<
0.05)
expressions
PKM2,
LDH,
SDH,
UCP2,
CPT1A,
ACLY
compared
pain-free
KOA.
Receiver-operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curve
analyses
confirmed
these
post-arthroplasty.
A
principle
component
analysis
identified
prognostic
values
ACLY,
AMPK,
SDHB,
Caspase
3,
IL-1β
subjects.
These
findings
suggest
that
metabolism,
PBMCs
KOA
arthroplasty,
contribute
development.
An
understanding
processes
provide
insights
into
pathogenesis
Additionally,
can
be
clinical
setting
predict
arthroplasty.
Language: Английский
Effects of physical and psychological multimorbidity on the risk of dementia: multinational prospective cohorts and a meta-analysis
Min Du,
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Min Liu,
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Jue Liu
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et al.
BMC Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Language: Английский
Extracellular vesicle-packed microRNAs profiling in Alzheimer’s disease: The molecular intermediary between pathology and diagnosis
Ageing Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 102614 - 102614
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Risk factors for cognitive decline in non-demented elders with amyloid-beta positivity
Anyi Wang,
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He‐Ying Hu,
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Liangyu Huang
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et al.
Alzheimer s Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Aug. 19, 2024
As
a
currently
incurable
but
preventable
disease,
the
prevention
and
early
diagnosis
of
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
has
long
been
research
hotspot.
Amyloid
deposition
shown
to
be
major
pathological
feature
AD.
Notably,
not
all
people
with
amyloid-beta
(Aβ)
pathology
will
have
significant
cognitive
declines
eventually
develop
Therefore,
aim
this
study
was
explore
risk
factors
for
decline
in
Aβ-positive
participants.
Language: Английский
Pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease: an insight into the genetic factors, hypotheses, redox imbalance, and antioxidant intervention
Comparative Clinical Pathology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
Language: Английский
Investigating the potential neuroprotective benefits of taurine and Dihydrotestosterone and Hydroxyprogesterone levels in SH-SY5Y cells
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: May 29, 2024
Background
Taurine,
an
amino
acid
abundantly
found
in
the
brain
and
other
tissues,
has
potential
neuroprotective
properties.
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
a
commonly
occurring
type
of
dementia,
which
becomes
more
prevalent
as
people
age.
This
experiment
aimed
to
assess
effects
taurine
on
SH-SY5Y
cells
by
examining
its
impact
Dihydrotestosterone
(DHT),
Dihydroprogesterone
(DHP),
well
expression
miRNA-21
miRNA-181.
Methods
The
various
concentrations
(0.25,
0.75
mg/mL),
LPS
(0.1,
12
mg/mL)
cell
line
were
assessed
using
MTT
assay.
levels
DHT
DHP
quantified
ELISA
kit.
Additionally,
miRNA-181
genes
examined
through
Real-Time
PCR
analysis.
Results
results
assay
showed
that
treatment
with
at
0.25,
mg/mL
reduces
toxicity
cells.
indicated
concentration
significantly
elevated
hormones
compared
untreated
group
(
p
<
0.01).
IL-1β
IL-6
decreased
under
influence
after
(p
Gene
analysis
revealed
increasing
resulted
heightened
miRNA-21,
most
significant
increase
observed
0.001).
Conclusion
Our
study
findings
can
be
enhanced
taurine.
Consequently,
exploring
targeting
taurine,
miRNA-181,
or
considering
hormone
therapy
may
offer
therapeutic
approaches
for
treating
AD
alleviating
severe
symptoms.
Nonetheless,
order
fully
comprehend
precise
mechanisms
involved,
additional
research
required.
Language: Английский
Mediating Effect of Cognitive Reserve in the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Cognitive Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Hao Ran Zhang,
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Jia Wu,
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Lecong Wang
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et al.
Experimental Aging Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 13
Published: Oct. 6, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
investigate
the
mediating
effect
cognitive
reserve
(CR)
on
association
between
physical
activity
and
function
in
community-dwelling
older
adults.
A
total
495
adults
were
included
cross-sectional
study.
CR,
function,
activity,
potential
confounders
assessed.
Regression
bootstrap
analyses
used
explore
role
CR
function.
Compared
with
low
moderate
high
had
significantly
better
global
(βMoCA
scores
=
1.22,
95%
CI
0.41
~
2.04)
visual
spatial
(βCDT
0.52,
0.11
0.94)
after
adjustment
for
confounders.
mediated
an
indirect
(βMoCAscores
-0.29,
-0.56
-0.09)
(βCDTscores
-0.14,
-0.28
-0.05)
adjusting
confounders,
23.8%
26.7%
as
percentage
mediation,
respectively.
These
findings
suggest
that
could
be
effective
increasing
preserving
or
improving
Language: Английский
Effects of the umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
103(46), P. e40490 - e40490
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Background:
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
effects
of
umbilical
cord
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(UC-MSCs)
in
treatment
knee
osteoarthritis.
Methods:
PubMed,
Web
Science,
Cochrane
Library,
Embase,
Chinese
National
Knowledge
Infrastructure
and
Wanfang
databases
were
searched
from
inception
March
31,
2024.
RevMan
5.3
was
used
conduct
meta-analyses
final
included
studies.
Results:
Three
randomized
controlled
studies
conducted.
Western
Ontario
McMaster
Universities
Osteoarthritis
Index
reduced
UC-MSCs
group
compared
that
control
(mean
difference:
‐25.85;
95%
confidence
interval:
−41.50,
−10.20;
P
=
.001).
Knee
Lysholm
Score
improved
with
18.33;
12.89,
23.77;
<
.00001).
Egger
test
showed
.583,
indicating
no
publication
bias.
Sensitivity
analysis
indicated
results
stable.
Conclusion:
Intra-articular
injection
function
pain
patients
However,
number
small
more
are
needed
confirm
this.
Language: Английский