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Analysis of gene expression in microglial apoptotic cell clearance following spinal cord injury based on machine learning algorithms.

Authors :
Yan L
Chen C
Wang L
Hong H
Wu C
Huang J
Jiang J
Chen J
Xu G
Cui Z
Source :
Experimental and therapeutic medicine [Exp Ther Med] 2024 May 22; Vol. 28 (1), pp. 292. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 22 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a severe neurological complication following spinal fracture, which has long posed a challenge for clinicians. Microglia play a dual role in the pathophysiological process after SCI, both beneficial and detrimental. The underlying mechanisms of microglial actions following SCI require further exploration. The present study combined three different machine learning algorithms, namely weighted gene co-expression network analysis, random forest analysis and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator analysis, to screen for differentially expressed genes in the GSE96055 microglia dataset after SCI. It then used protein-protein interaction networks and gene set enrichment analysis with single genes to investigate the key genes and signaling pathways involved in microglial function following SCI. The results indicated that microglia not only participate in neuroinflammation but also serve a significant role in the clearance mechanism of apoptotic cells following SCI. Notably, bioinformatics analysis and lipopolysaccharide + UNC569 (a MerTK-specific inhibitor) stimulation of BV2 cell experiments showed that the expression levels of Anxa2, Myo1e and Spp1 in microglia were significantly upregulated following SCI, thus potentially involved in regulating the clearance mechanism of apoptotic cells. The present study suggested that Anxa2, Myo1e and Spp1 may serve as potential targets for the future treatment of SCI and provided a theoretical basis for the development of new methods and drugs for treating SCI.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.<br /> (Copyright: © 2024 Yan et al.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1792-1015
Volume :
28
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Experimental and therapeutic medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38827468
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2024.12581