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ArticleScientific reports2025

Integrated analysis of WGCNA and machine learning identified diagnostic biomarkers in trauma-induced coagulopathy.

Qingsong Chen, Tao Li, Tao Zhang, Yue Zhou, Weifeng Huang, Hui Li, Li Shi, Jianxiao Li, Qi Zhang, Man Ma and 9 more

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Qingsong Chen *School of Microelectronics and Communication Engineering of Chongqing University, Chongqing University Central Hospital (Chongqing Emergency Medical Center), Chongqing, China.
Tao Li *Department of the Traumatology, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, National Regional Tramadol Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Tao ZhangDepartment of the Traumatology, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, National Regional Tramadol Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Yue ZhouDepartment of the Traumatology, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, National Regional Tramadol Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Weifeng HuangDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Hui LiDepartment of the Traumatology, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, National Regional Tramadol Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Li ShiDepartment of the Traumatology, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, National Regional Tramadol Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Jianxiao LiDepartment of the Traumatology, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, National Regional Tramadol Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Qi ZhangDepartment of the Traumatology, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, National Regional Tramadol Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Man MaDepartment of the Traumatology, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, National Regional Tramadol Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Pan WangDepartment of the Traumatology, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, National Regional Tramadol Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Hui HuDepartment of the Traumatology, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, National Regional Tramadol Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Gongbin WeiDepartment of the Traumatology, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, National Regional Tramadol Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Jiangxia XiangDepartment of the Traumatology, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, National Regional Tramadol Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Yuan ChengDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Dianjiang County, Chongqing, China.
Jun YangDepartment of the Traumatology, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, National Regional Tramadol Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Guangbin HuangDepartment of the Traumatology, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, National Regional Tramadol Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Yongming LiSchool of Microelectronics and Communication Engineering of Chongqing University, Chongqing University Central Hospital (Chongqing Emergency Medical Center), Chongqing, China. yongmingli@cqu.edu.cn.
Dingyuan DuDepartment of the Traumatology, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, National Regional Tramadol Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China. dudingyuan@qq.com.

Funding

National Trauma Regional Medical Center (Jointly Constructed by the Commission and the Municipality) Major Research Project jjzx2021-gjcsqyylzx01Research Project of Chongqing Talent Program cstc2022ycjh-bgzxm0245the Joint Fund of Chongqing Municipal Science and Technology Bureau and Health Bureau, China 2022QNXM025The open topics of the Key Laboratory of Emergency Medicine in Chongqing 2022KFKI07
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Abstract

Despite advancements in trauma care, uncontrolled hemorrhage and trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) remain the leading causes of preventable deaths after trauma. Understanding the genetic underpinnings and molecular mechanisms of TIC is crucial for developing effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. This study employed a comprehensive bioinformatics approach to elucidate the genetic landscape associated with TIC. Gene expression data from 20 samples, comprising 10 controls and 10 severe trauma patients with TIC, were analyzed. This approach included principal component analysis, differential gene expression analysis using DESeq2, Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA), weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA), and machine learning (ML) algorithms (support vector machine-recursive feature elimination, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator, and random forest) for feature gene identification. Functional analysis of genes and immunoinfiltration analysis were also conducted. A total of 1014 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified, indicating significant genetic alterations in TIC. GSEA confirmed the involvement of critical pathways, and WGCNA identified 35 relevant gene modules. The integration of ML algorithms highlighted nine key feature genes (TFPI, MMP9, ABCG5, TPSAB1, TK1, IGKV3D.11, SAMSN1, TIMP3, and GZMB). Immunoinfiltration analysis revealed distinct immune cell compositions in TIC samples. The multifactor regulation network provided insights into complex gene regulatory mechanisms. This study presents a detailed genetic and molecular profile of TIC. Integrating various bioinformatics tools and ML algorithms has enabled the identification of potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets. These findings could significantly contribute to improving the diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy for patients with TIC, potentially reducing the mortality rates associated with trauma.

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Blood Coagulation DisordersGene Expression ProfilingMachine LearningWounds and InjuriesAdultAlgorithmsFemaleGene Regulatory NetworksHumansMaleMiddle AgedBiomarker identificationDifferential gene expressionImmunoinfiltration analysisMachine learning algorithmsTrauma-induced coagulopathyWeighted gene coexpression network analysis

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