Integrated Analysis of the miRNA-mRNA Regulatory Network Involved in HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder

HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) is an array of neurocognitive changes associated with HIV infection, and the roles of microRNAs in HAND have not yet been completely revealed. Based on published data and publicly available databases, we constructed an integrated miRNA-mRNA network invol...

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Main Authors: Chang Liu, Qian Ding, Xiaohong Kong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/4/407
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Summary:HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) is an array of neurocognitive changes associated with HIV infection, and the roles of microRNAs in HAND have not yet been completely revealed. Based on published data and publicly available databases, we constructed an integrated miRNA-mRNA network involved in HAND. Bioinformatics analyses, including gene ontology, network analysis, and KEGG pathway analysis, were applied for further study of the network and the genes of the network. The axon guidance KEGG pathway, three genes <i>NTNG1</i>, <i>EFNB2</i>, <i>CXCL12</i>, and 17 miRNAs which regulate these genes are spotlighted in our study. This study provides new perspectives to the knowledge of miRNAs’ roles in the progression of HAND, and our findings provide potential therapeutic targets and clues of HAND.
ISSN:2076-0817