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ArticleAging2023

Machine learning and single cell RNA sequencing analysis identifies regeneration-related hepatocytes and highlights a Birc5-related model for identifying cell proliferative ability.

Yuan Du, Shuqin Jian, Xicheng Wang, Chao Yang, Hua Qiu, Kang Fang, Yehong Yan, Jun Shi, Jianfeng Li

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9 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Yuan DuDepartment of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
Shuqin JianDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
Xicheng WangInstitute for Regenerative Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Chao YangInstitute for Regenerative Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Hua QiuDepartment of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
Kang FangDepartment of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
Yehong YanDepartment of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
Jun ShiDepartment of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
Jianfeng LiDepartment of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University · CNNanchang University · CNShanghai East Hospital · CNTongji University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPartial hepatectomy (PHx) has been shown to induce rapid regeneration of adult liver under emergency conditions. Therefore, an in-depth investigation of the underlying mechanisms that govern liver regeneration following PHx is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of this process.

methodWe analyzed scRNA-seq data from liver samples of normal and PHx-48-hour mice. Seven machine learning algorithms were utilized to screen and validate a gene signature that accurately identifies and predicts this population. Co-immunostaining of zonal markers with BIRC5 to investigate regional characteristics of hepatocytes post-PHx.

resultsSingle cell sequencing results revealed a population of regeneration-related hepatocytes. Transcription factor analysis emphasized the importance of Hmgb1 transcription factor in liver regeneration. HdWGCNA and machine learning algorithm screened and obtained the key signature characterizing this population, including a total of 17 genes and the function enrichment analysis indicated their high correlation with cell cycle pathway. It is note-worthy that we inferred that Hmgb1 might be vital in the regeneration-related hepatocytes of PHx_48h group. Parallelly, Birc5 might be closely related to the regulation of liver regeneration, and positively correlated with Hmgb1.

conclusionsOur study has identified a distinct population of hepatocytes that are closely associated with liver regeneration. Through machine learning algorithms, we have identified a set of 17 genes that are highly indicative of the regenerative capacity of hepatocytes. This gene signature has enabled us to assess the proliferation ability of

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HMGB1 ProteinAnimalsCell ProliferationHepatocytesHyperplasiaLiverLiver RegenerationMiceSequence Analysis, RNATranscription FactorsHMGB1 ProteinTranscription FactorsBirc5hdWGCNAHmgb1liver regenerationmachine learning

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