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ReviewJournal of advanced research2025

Unlocking biological insights from differentially expressed genes: Concepts, methods, and future perspectives.

Huachun Yin, Hongrui Duo, Song Li, Dan Qin, Lingling Xie, Yingxue Xiao, Jing Sun, Jingxin Tao, Xiaoxi Zhang, Yinghong Li and 5 more

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Review in Journal of advanced research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

16 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

15 authors.

Huachun YinCollege of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, PR China; Department of Neurosurgery, Xinqiao Hospital, The Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, PR China; Department of Neurobiology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Neurobiology, The Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, PR China.
Hongrui DuoCollege of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, PR China.
Song LiDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xinqiao Hospital, The Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, PR China.
Dan QinDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
Lingling XieCollege of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, PR China.
Yingxue XiaoCollege of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, PR China.
Jing SunCollege of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, PR China.
Jingxin TaoCollege of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, PR China.
Xiaoxi ZhangCollege of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, PR China.
Yinghong LiChongqing Key Laboratory of Big Data for Bio Intelligence, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing 400065, PR China.
Yue ZouCollege of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, PR China.
Qingxia YangZhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Therapy for Major Gynecological Diseases, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, PR China.
Xian YangCollege of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, PR China.
Youjin HaoCollege of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, PR China. Electronic address: haoyoujin@hotmail.com.
Bo LiCollege of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, PR China. Electronic address: libcell@cqnu.edu.cn.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIdentifying differentially expressed genes (DEGs) is a core task of transcriptome analysis, as DEGs can reveal the molecular mechanisms underlying biological processes. However, interpreting the biological significance of large DEG lists is challenging. Currently, gene ontology, pathway enrichment and protein-protein interaction analysis are common strategies employed by biologists. Additionally, emerging analytical strategies/approaches (such as network module analysis, knowledge graph, drug repurposing, cell marker discovery, trajectory analysis, and cell communication analysis) have been proposed. Despite these advances, comprehensive guidelines for systematically and thoroughly mining the biological information within DEGs remain lacking. AIM OF REVIEW: This review aims to provide an overview of essential concepts and methodologies for the biological interpretation of DEGs, enhancing the contextual understanding. It also addresses the current limitations and future perspectives of these approaches, highlighting their broad applications in deciphering the molecular mechanism of complex diseases and phenotypes. To assist users in extracting insights from extensive datasets, especially various DEG lists, we developed DEGMiner (https://www.ciblab.net/DEGMiner/), which integrates over 300 easily accessible databases and tools. KEY SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS OF REVIEW: This review offers strong support and guidance for exploring DEGs, and also will accelerate the discovery of hidden biological insights within genomes.

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Computational BiologyGene Expression ProfilingTranscriptomeDatabases, GeneticGene OntologyGene Regulatory NetworksHumansProtein Interaction MapsAnalytical strategiesBiological interpretationBiological processDifferentially expressed genesMolecular mechanisms

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PMCPMC12793742

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