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ArticleWorld journal of emergency medicine2025

Uncovering host response in adults with severe community-acquired pneumonia: a proteomics and metabolomics perspective study.

Zhongshu Kuang, Runrong Li, Su Lu, Yusong Wang, Yue Luo, Yongqi Shen, Li Yuan, Yilin Yang, Zhenju Song, Ning Jiang and 1 more

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Zhongshu Kuang1Department of Emergency Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Runrong Li2State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Su Lu1Department of Emergency Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Yusong Wang2State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Yue Luo1Department of Emergency Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Yongqi Shen1Department of Emergency Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Li Yuan1Department of Emergency Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Yilin Yang1Department of Emergency Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Zhenju Song1Department of Emergency Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Ning Jiang2State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Chaoyang Tong1Department of Emergency Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200030, China.

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Abstract

backgroundCommunity-acquired pneumonia (CAP) represents a significant public health concern due to its widespread prevalence and substantial healthcare costs. This study was to utilize an integrated proteomic and metabolomic approach to explore the mechanisms involved in severe CAP.

methodsWe integrated proteomics and metabolomics data to identify potential biomarkers for early diagnosis of severe CAP. Plasma samples were collected from 46 CAP patients (including 27 with severe CAP and 19 with non-severe CAP) and 19 healthy controls upon admission. A comprehensive analysis of the combined proteomics and metabolomics data was then performed to elucidate the key pathological features associated with CAP severity.

resultsThe proteomic and metabolic signature was markedly different between CAPs and healthy controls. Pathway analysis of changes revealed complement and coagulation cascades, ribosome, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) signaling pathway and lipid metabolic process as contributors to CAP. Furthermore, alterations in lipid metabolism, including sphingolipids and phosphatidylcholines (PCs), and dysregulation of cadherin binding were observed, potentially contributing to the development of severe CAP. Specifically, within the severe CAP group, sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) and apolipoproteins (APOC1 and APOA2) levels were downregulated, while S100P level was significantly upregulated.

conclusionThe combined proteomic and metabolomic analysis may elucidate the complexity of CAP severity and inform the development of improved diagnostic tools.

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Community-acquired pneumoniaMachine learningMetabolomicsProteomics

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PMID40406290
PMCPMC12093443

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