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ArticleArthritis research & therapy2024

Unraveling transcriptomic signatures and dysregulated pathways in systemic lupus erythematosus across disease states.

Frank Qingyun Wang, Li Shao, Xiao Dang, Yong-Fei Wang, Shuxiong Chen, Zhongyi Liu, Yujing Mao, Yuping Jiang, Fei Hou, Xianghua Guo and 27 more

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Frank Qingyun Wang *Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Li Shao *Department of Rheumatology and Lupus Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Xiao DangDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Yong-Fei WangSchool of Life and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, and Warshel Institute for Computational Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Shuxiong ChenMedical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Zhongyi LiuDepartment of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Yujing MaoDepartment of Rheumatology and Lupus Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Yuping JiangDepartment of Rheumatology and Lupus Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Fei HouDepartment of Rheumatology and Lupus Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Xianghua GuoDepartment of Rheumatology and Lupus Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Jian LiDepartment of Rheumatology and Lupus Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Lili ZhangDepartment of Rheumatology and Lupus Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Yuting SangDepartment of Rheumatology and Lupus Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Xuan ZhaoDepartment of Rheumatology and Lupus Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Ruirui MaDepartment of Rheumatology and Lupus Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Kai ZhangDepartment of Rheumatology and Lupus Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Yanfang ZhangDepartment of Rheumatology and Lupus Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Jing YangDepartment of Rheumatology and Lupus Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Xiwu WenMedical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Jiong LiuMedical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Wei WeiMedical Laboratory of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Chuanpeng ZhangMedical Laboratory of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Weiyang LiDepartment of Rheumatology and Lupus Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Xiao QinDepartment of Rheumatology and Lupus Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Yao LeiDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Hong FengDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Xingtian YangDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Chun Hing SheDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Caicai ZhangDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Huidong SuDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Xinxin ChenDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Jing YangDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Yu Lung LauDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Qingjun WuDepartment of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Bo BanDepartment of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Qin SongDepartment of Rheumatology and Lupus Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China. songqin1230@163.com.
Wanling YangDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. yangwl@hku.hk.

Funding

General Research Fund of Hong Kong 17106320Healthy and Medical Research Fund of Hong Kong 07182946Jining City Science and Technology Bureau 2021YXNS091Jining City Science and Technology Bureau 2023YXNS154Natural Science Foundation of Shandong ZR2019MC024
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Abstract

objectivesThis study aims to elucidate the transcriptomic signatures and dysregulated pathways in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), with a particular focus on those persisting during disease remission.

methodsWe conducted bulk RNA-sequencing of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from a well-defined cohort comprising 26 remission patients meeting the Low Lupus Disease Activity State (LLDAS) criteria, 76 patients experiencing disease flares, and 15 healthy controls. To elucidate immune signature changes associated with varying disease states, we performed extensive analyses, including the identification of differentially expressed genes and pathways, as well as the construction of protein-protein interaction networks.

resultsSeveral transcriptomic features recovered during remission compared to the active disease state, including down-regulation of plasma and cell cycle signatures, as well as up-regulation of lymphocytes. However, specific innate immune response signatures, such as the interferon (IFN) signature, and gene modules involved in chromatin structure modification, persisted across different disease states. Drug repurposing analysis revealed certain drug classes that can target these persistent signatures, potentially preventing disease relapse.

conclusionOur comprehensive transcriptomic study revealed gene expression signatures for SLE in both active and remission states. The discovery of gene expression modules persisting in the remission stage may shed light on the underlying mechanisms of vulnerability to relapse in these patients, providing valuable insights for their treatment.

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Lupus Erythematosus, SystemicTranscriptomeAdultFemaleGene Expression ProfilingHumansLeukocytes, MononuclearMaleMiddle AgedProtein Interaction MapsGene signaturesPBMCRemissionSystemic lupus erythematosus

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PMID38741185
PMCPMC11089778

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