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ArticleClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2025

Identification and Validation of Hub Genes in Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

Yi Ning Zhai, Heng Yue Cheng, Jun Ma, Cheng Cheng Feng, Qian Zhang, Wen Bo Bu, Wen Jin Miao, Hui Shen, Chen Ji

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Yi Ning Zhai *Department of Dermatology, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Suzhou, People's Republic of China.
Heng Yue Cheng *Department of Dermatology, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Suzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0008-5371-6770
Jun MaDepartment of Dermatology, The Affiliated Zhangjiagang Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, People's Republic of China.
Cheng Cheng FengDepartment of Dermatology, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Suzhou, People's Republic of China.
Qian ZhangDepartment of Dermatology, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Suzhou, People's Republic of China.
Wen Bo BuDepartment of Dermatologic Surgery, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
Wen Jin MiaoDepartment of Dermatology, Zhangjiagang Third People's Hospital, Suzhou, People's Republic of China.
Hui ShenDepartment of Dermatology, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Suzhou, People's Republic of China.
Chen JiDepartment of Dermatology, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Suzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0003-8527-7358

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Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a severe, chronic inflammatory disease characterized by inflammatory nodules, progressive sinus tracts, and fistulas. Currently, its pathogenesis remain incompletely understood, and while diverse treatments are available, these have suboptimal efficacy. Herein, we analyzed the relevant genes and pathways in HS using bioinformatics to provide directions for the development of novel treatment. Methods: Two HS datasets were obtained, and differentially expressed genes associated with HS were identified. Enrichment analysis was performed, and a protein-protein interaction network of differential genes was produced. Genes were analyzed using the CytoHubba plugin to obtain the hub genes. For validation, we analyzed the differentially expressed genes between the affected skin tissues of patients with HS and normal human skin tissues. Results: Overall, 180 differential genes associated with HS were identified. Differentially expressed genes were mainly enriched in leukocyte migration, serine hydrolase activity, and serine-type peptidase activity. In total, 69 transcription factors, 115 microRNAs, and 41 drugs associated with hub genes were identified. The expression of Conclusion: Ten hub genes were identified. Among these,

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