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ArticleAnimal models and experimental medicine2026

Hub genes and diagnostic model associated with mitochondrial function in Alzheimer's disease.

Xuchao Zhu, Ling Zhang, Chuan Qin

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Xuchao ZhuNHC Key Laboratory of Human Disease Comparative Medicine, Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, CAMS & Comparative Medicine Center, PUMC, Beijing, China.ORCID 0009-0004-4033-140X
Ling ZhangNHC Key Laboratory of Human Disease Comparative Medicine, Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, CAMS & Comparative Medicine Center, PUMC, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-1316-515X
Chuan QinNHC Key Laboratory of Human Disease Comparative Medicine, Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, CAMS & Comparative Medicine Center, PUMC, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-6261-1232

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Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences 2021-I2M-1-034National Natural Science Foundation of China 82161138027Non-profit Central Research Institute Fund of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences 2023-PT180-01Non-profit Central Research Institute Fund of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences 2023-PT330-01
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Abstract

backgroundAlzheimer's disease (AD) represents the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder, with mitochondrial dysfunction being observed in both AD patients and mouse models. Nonetheless, further investigation is required to elucidate the pathogenic genes associated with AD and to develop early diagnostic methodologies centered on mitochondrial function.

methodsIn this study, the dataset GSE132903 was retrieved from the GEO database, encompassing both non-demented (ND) control and AD samples. Through the combination of differential expression gene analysis, weighted gene co-expression network analysis, and intersection with mitochondrial database gene sets, four hub genes associated with AD were identified. These four hub genes were subsequently validated in APP/PS1 and 5xFAD mouse models using molecular biology techniques.

resultsThe hub genes identified through bioinformatics analysis include SYNJ2BP, VDAC1, NUBPL, and COX19. Within the GSE132903 dataset, the expression levels of SYNJ2BP, NUBPL, and COX19 were significantly elevated in the AD group compared to the non-demented (ND) group, whereas VDAC1 expression was reduced in the AD group relative to the ND group. Furthermore, in the hippocampus of APP/PS1 and 5xFAD mouse models, the expression patterns of SYNJ2BP and NUBPL were consistent with the bioinformatics analysis results.

conclusionHub genes identified here through bioinformatics and molecular biology may help early diagnosis of AD patients and may also help build new AD models to explore its pathogenesis.

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Alzheimer DiseaseMitochondriaAnimalsComputational BiologyDatabases, GeneticDisease Models, AnimalHippocampusHumansMiceMice, TransgenicAlzheimer's diseasediagnostic modelhub genemitochondria

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