RNA-seq unravels distinct expression profiles of keloids and Dupuytren's disease
Keloid scars and Dupuytren's disease are two common, chronic, and incurable fibroproliferative disorders that, among other shared clinical features, may induce joint contractures. We employed bulk RNA sequencing to discern potential shared gene expression patterns and underlying pathological pa...
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| author | Marcus Stocks Annika S. Walter Elif Akova Gerd Gauglitz Attila Aszodi Wolfgang Boecker Maximilian M. Saller Elias Volkmer |
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| description | Keloid scars and Dupuytren's disease are two common, chronic, and incurable fibroproliferative disorders that, among other shared clinical features, may induce joint contractures. We employed bulk RNA sequencing to discern potential shared gene expression patterns and underlying pathological pathways between these two conditions. Our aim was to uncover potential molecular targets that could pave the way for novel therapeutic strategies. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were functionally annotated using Gene Ontology (GO) terms and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways with the Database for Annotation, Visualization, and Integrated Discovery (DAVID). The protein-protein-interaction (PPI) networks were constructed by using the Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes (STRING) and Cytoscape. The Molecular Complex Detection (MCODE) plugin was used for downstream analysis of the PPI networks. A total of 1922 DEGs were identified within Dupuytren's and keloid samples, yet no overlapping gene expression profiles were detected. Significantly enriched GO terms were related to skin development and tendon formation in keloid scars and Dupuytren's disease, respectively. The PPI network analysis revealed 10 genes and the module analysis provided six protein networks, which might play an integral part in disease development. These genes, including CDH1, ERBB2, CASP3 and RPS27A, may serve as new targets for future research to develop biomarkers and/or therapeutic agents. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-289e4e5ab66c472bb1ad504abde03ef22024-02-01T06:32:54ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-01-01101e23681RNA-seq unravels distinct expression profiles of keloids and Dupuytren's diseaseMarcus Stocks0Annika S. Walter1Elif Akova2Gerd Gauglitz3Attila Aszodi4Wolfgang Boecker5Maximilian M. Saller6Elias Volkmer7Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximillians-University (LMU), Frauenhoferstr. 12, 80336 Munich, GermanyDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximillians-University (LMU), Frauenhoferstr. 12, 80336 Munich, GermanyDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximillians-University (LMU), Frauenhoferstr. 12, 80336 Munich, GermanyDepartment of Dermatology and Allergy, University Hospital, LMU, Thalkirchnerstr. 48, 80337 Munich, GermanyDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximillians-University (LMU), Frauenhoferstr. 12, 80336 Munich, GermanyDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximillians-University (LMU), Frauenhoferstr. 12, 80336 Munich, GermanyDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximillians-University (LMU), Frauenhoferstr. 12, 80336 Munich, GermanyDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximillians-University (LMU), Frauenhoferstr. 12, 80336 Munich, Germany; Clinic of Hand Surgery, Helios Klinikum Muenchen West, Steinerweg 5, 81241 Munich, Germany; Corresponding author. Clinic of Hand Surgery, Helios Klinikum Muenchen West, Steinerweg 5, 81241, Munich, Germany.Keloid scars and Dupuytren's disease are two common, chronic, and incurable fibroproliferative disorders that, among other shared clinical features, may induce joint contractures. We employed bulk RNA sequencing to discern potential shared gene expression patterns and underlying pathological pathways between these two conditions. Our aim was to uncover potential molecular targets that could pave the way for novel therapeutic strategies. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were functionally annotated using Gene Ontology (GO) terms and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways with the Database for Annotation, Visualization, and Integrated Discovery (DAVID). The protein-protein-interaction (PPI) networks were constructed by using the Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes (STRING) and Cytoscape. The Molecular Complex Detection (MCODE) plugin was used for downstream analysis of the PPI networks. A total of 1922 DEGs were identified within Dupuytren's and keloid samples, yet no overlapping gene expression profiles were detected. Significantly enriched GO terms were related to skin development and tendon formation in keloid scars and Dupuytren's disease, respectively. The PPI network analysis revealed 10 genes and the module analysis provided six protein networks, which might play an integral part in disease development. These genes, including CDH1, ERBB2, CASP3 and RPS27A, may serve as new targets for future research to develop biomarkers and/or therapeutic agents.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023108899 |
| spellingShingle | Marcus Stocks Annika S. Walter Elif Akova Gerd Gauglitz Attila Aszodi Wolfgang Boecker Maximilian M. Saller Elias Volkmer RNA-seq unravels distinct expression profiles of keloids and Dupuytren's disease Heliyon |
| title | RNA-seq unravels distinct expression profiles of keloids and Dupuytren's disease |
| title_full | RNA-seq unravels distinct expression profiles of keloids and Dupuytren's disease |
| title_fullStr | RNA-seq unravels distinct expression profiles of keloids and Dupuytren's disease |
| title_full_unstemmed | RNA-seq unravels distinct expression profiles of keloids and Dupuytren's disease |
| title_short | RNA-seq unravels distinct expression profiles of keloids and Dupuytren's disease |
| title_sort | rna seq unravels distinct expression profiles of keloids and dupuytren s disease |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023108899 |
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