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ArticleHeliyon2024

Analysis of the expression patterns of AVP, IGF-1, and TNF-α, APP, CD44, IFN-β IFN A β-6, α-syn, and NFL and CLU genes in generalized and focal seizures.

Rabat Razia, Fazeel Majeed, Rehab Amin, Mariam Nisar Ayub, Shahid Mukhtar, Khalid Mahmood, Hamza R Shabbir, Shahid Bashir, Deeba Noreen Baig

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Rabat RaziaKAM School of Life Sciences, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, 54600, Pakistan.
Fazeel MajeedRashid Latif Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.
Rehab AminKAM School of Life Sciences, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, 54600, Pakistan.
Mariam Nisar AyubRashid Latif Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.
Shahid MukhtarPunjab Institute of Neuro Sciences, Ferozpur Road, Lahore, Punjab, 54000, Pakistan.
Khalid MahmoodPunjab Institute of Neuro Sciences, Ferozpur Road, Lahore, Punjab, 54000, Pakistan.
Hamza R ShabbirShalamar Medical and Dental College, Pakistan.
Shahid BashirNeuroscience Center, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Deeba Noreen BaigKAM School of Life Sciences, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, 54600, Pakistan.

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Objective: The aim of our study was to investigate the relationship between clinical indicators and gene dysregulation in different types of epilepsy, while also seeking to identify a diagnostic model capable of distinguishing between focal and generalized seizures. This highlights the critical importance of understanding clinical indicators and gene dysregulation for targeted therapeutic interventions to effectively address the specific seizure types effectively. Materials and methods: In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the peripheral blood of epilepsy patients (n = 100) and a control group (n = 51) to determine the differential gene expression. Our analysis involved a range of statistical approaches, including correlation analysis to establish the association between clinical indicators and gene dysregulation, and principal component analysis to highlight distinct disease group from control group. Furthermore, we developed diagnostic models using logistic regression to aid in the accurate diagnosis of epilepsy. Results: Among several selected genes in this study such as Conclusion: The conclusions drawn from these findings represented that this is the first study to highlight the distinctive gene patterns of both focal and generalized seizures, implying that peripheral blood can serve as a diagnostic source to distinguish between these seizures types, aiding in the accurate classification of epilepsy. The findings from this study indicate a promising direction for investigating more targeted pharmacological interventions directed to address the distinct needs of both focal and generalized epilepsy, which offers advancements in treatment strategies for distinctive seizure types.

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