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ArticlePloS one2025

Identification and validation of diagnostic markers and drugs for pediatric bronchopulmonary dysplasia based on integrating bioinformatics and molecular docking analysis.

Rui Guo, Qirui Zheng, Liang Zhang

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Rui GuoNeonatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China.
Qirui ZhengDepartment of Ultrasound, The People's Hospital of China Medical University, The People's Hospital of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China.
Liang ZhangNeonatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China.ORCID 0009-0006-5992-8534

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Abstract

backgroundBPD is a prevalent chronic lung disease in infancy with lifelong impacts. Its early diagnosis and treatment are hindered by complex pathophysiology and limited mechanistic understanding. This study seeks to establish a foundation for early diagnosis and targeted therapy by identifying diagnostic markers and exploring drug-gene associations.

methodsGene expression data were retrieved from the GEO database. Functional enrichment analyses were conducted on the differentially expressed genes (DEGs). DEGs were used to construct a PPI network. Three algorithms were applied to identify diagnostic markers. Immune cell infiltration was analyzed using the CIBERSORT tool, assessing relationships between immune cells and diagnostic markers. Molecular docking was performed to evaluate interactions between predict candidate drugs and diagnostic markers.

resultsSix hub genes were identified as diagnostic markers. Diagnostic markers showed significant correlations with specific immune cells. Resveratrol and progesterone were found to stably bind to all six diagnostic markers in molecular docking analyses, suggesting therapeutic potential.

conclusionIn conclusion, our results show that IL7R, CXCL10, DEFA4, PRTN3, NCAPG and CCNB1 are BPD diagnostic indicators, and revealing immunological features associated with BPD. The molecular interactions of resveratrol and progesterone with the aforementioned key targets suggest their potential as therapeutic drugs for treating BPD.

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Bronchopulmonary DysplasiaComputational BiologyMolecular Docking SimulationBiomarkersHumansProtein Interaction MapsResveratrolBiomarkersResveratrol

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