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Identification of key modules and hub genes associated with lung function in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Yuechong Xia, Cheng Lei, Danhui Yang, Hong Luo

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Article in PeerJ, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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Yuechong XiaDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Cheng LeiDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Danhui YangDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Hong LuoDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Hunan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention · CNSecond Xiangya Hospital of Central South University · CN

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Abstract

backgroundIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and progressive interstitial lung disease, characterized by a decline in lung function. To date, the pathophysiologic mechanisms associated with lung dysfunction remain unclear, and no effective therapy has been identified to improve lung function.

methodsIn the present study, we used weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) to identify key modules and hub genes associated with lung function in IPF. Three datasets, containing clinical information, were downloaded from Gene Expression Omnibus. WGCNA was performed on the GSE32537 dataset. Differentially expressed gene s (DEGs) between IPF patients and healthy controls were also identified to filter hub genes. The relationship between hub genes and lung function was then validated using the GSE47460 and GSE24206 datasets.

resultsThe red module, containing 267 genes, was positively correlated with the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire score (

conclusionWe identified three hub genes that negatively correlated with the lung function of IPF patients. Our results provide insights into the pathogenesis underlying the progressive disruption of lung function, and the identified hub genes may serve as biomarkers and potential therapeutictargets for the treatment of IPF patients.

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Differentially expressed genesHub genesIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosisLung functionWeighted gene co-expression network analysis

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