表观遗传学
DNA甲基化
生物
小RNA
基因调控网络
基因表达调控
基因
计算生物学
遗传学
基因表达
作者
Qi Chen,Hao Li,Yusi Liu,Min Zhao
标识
DOI:10.3389/fimmu.2022.881191
摘要
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease associated with multiple factors. Epigenetics can affect gene expression without altering the DNA sequence. In this study, we aimed to comprehensively analyze epigenetic regulation in RA.Using the Gene Expression Omnibus database, we identified a methylation chip, RNA-sequencing, and miRNA microarray for RA. First, we searched for DNA methylation, genes, and miRNAs associated with RA using differential analysis. Second, we determined the regulatory networks for RA-specific methylation, miRNA, and m6A using cross-analysis. Based on these three regulatory networks, we built a comprehensive epigenetic regulatory network and identified hub genes.Using a differential analysis, we identified 16,852 differentially methylated sites, 4877 differentially expressed genes, and 32 differentially expressed miRNAs. The methylation-expression regulatory network was mainly associated with the PI3K-Akt and T-cell receptor signaling pathways. The miRNA expression regulatory network was mainly related to the MAPK and chemokine signaling pathways. M6A regulatory network was mainly associated with the MAPK signaling pathway. Additionally, five hub genes were identified in the epigenetic regulatory network: CHD3, SETD1B, FBXL19, SMARCA4, and SETD1A. Functional analysis revealed that these five genes were associated with immune cells and inflammatory responses.We constructed a comprehensive epigenetic network associated with RA and identified core regulatory genes. This study provides a new direction for future research on the epigenetic mechanisms of RA.
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