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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2024

Exploring and analyzing two aging related genes FPR1 and UCHL1 and their potential molecular mechanisms in aggravating lumbar disc herniation.

Di Zhao, Bang-Xin Sha, Ling-Feng Zeng, Gui-Hong Liang, He-Tao Huang, Jian-Ke Pan, Jun Liu, Shuai Zhao

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Di Zhao *Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou, University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Bang-Xin Sha *The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, China.
Ling-Feng ZengDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou, University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Gui-Hong LiangDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou, University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, 510120, China.
He-Tao HuangDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou, University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Jian-Ke PanDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou, University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Jun LiuBone and Joint Research Team of Degeneration and Injury, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510120, China. liujun3040@126.com.
Shuai ZhaoDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou, University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, 510120, China. zhaoshuai1996@163.com.

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National Key Research and Development Program of China 2021YFC1712804
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The aim of this research was to investigate dysregulated pivotal genes in individuals with lumbar disc herniation (LDH) to identify potential diagnostic biomarkers and treatment targets for LDH. Key aging-related genes in LDH were identified through multiple methods. Two dysregulated key genes (FPR1 and UCHL1) were finally identified, showing high diagnostic value in both training and external validation cohorts. Dysregulated expression of these hub genes established a detrimental cycle in LDH by promoting inflammatory response, immune infiltration, and aging progression. This highlights significant pathological alterations caused by these hub genes in LDH pathogenesis. The current study developed a novel genetic signature associated with aging that accurately diagnoses LDH while characterizing biological alterations in patients with this condition. And this genetic signature holds promise as an indicator to assist clinical decision-making. Moreover, identification of FPR1 and UCHL1 as pivotal genes presents potential prospects for targeted therapeutic interventions for LDH.

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AgingIntervertebral Disc DisplacementLumbar VertebraeReceptors, Formyl PeptideUbiquitin ThiolesteraseAdultAgedBiomarkersFemaleHumansIntervertebral Disc DegenerationMaleMiddle AgedBiomarkersFPR1 protein, humanReceptors, Formyl PeptideUbiquitin ThiolesteraseUCHL1 protein, humanAgingGene signaturesLumbar disc herniationMolecular mechanismsTranscriptomic

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