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ArticleBioMed research international2021

Weighted Gene Coexpression Network Analysis Uncovers Critical Genes and Pathways for Multiple Brain Regions in Parkinson's Disease.

Jianjun Huang, Li Liu, Lingling Qin, Hehua Huang, Xue Li

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Article in BioMed research international, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It has been retracted, and should not be counted. Cited by 5 papers.

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Jianjun HuangDepartment of Neurology, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000 Guangxi, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9031-3059
Li LiuDepartment of Cardiology, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000 Guangxi, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5771-8713
Lingling QinDepartment of Medical Quality Management, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000 Guangxi, China.
Hehua HuangDepartment of Anatomy, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000 Guangxi, China.
Xue LiDepartment of Electrophysiology, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000 Guangxi, China.

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Abstract

objectiveIn this study, we aimed to identify critical genes and pathways for multiple brain regions in Parkinson's disease (PD) by weighted gene coexpression network analysis (WGCNA).

methodsFrom the GEO database, differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were separately identified between the substantia nigra, putamen, prefrontal cortex area, and cingulate gyrus of PD and normal samples with the screening criteria of

resultsDEGs were identified for the substantia nigra (17 upregulated and 52 downregulated genes), putamen (317 upregulated and 317 downregulated genes), prefrontal cortex area (39 upregulated and 72 downregulated genes), and cingulate gyrus (116 upregulated and 292 downregulated genes) of PD compared to normal samples. Gene modules were separately built for the four brain regions of PD. PPI networks revealed hub genes for the substantia nigra (SLC6A3, SLC18A2, and TH), putamen (BMP4 and SNAP25), prefrontal cortex area (SNAP25), and cingulate gyrus (CTGF, CDH1, and COL5A1) of PD. These DEGs in multiple brain regions were involved in distinct biological functions and pathways. GSEA showed that these DEGs were all significantly enriched in electron transport chain, proteasome degradation, and synaptic vesicle pathway.

conclusionOur findings revealed critical genes and pathways for multiple brain regions in PD, which deepened the understanding of PD-related molecular mechanisms.

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Databases, Nucleic AcidDown-RegulationGene Expression ProfilingGene Regulatory NetworksUp-RegulationBrainHumansParkinson Disease

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