Integrative genetics and multiomics analysis reveal mechanisms and therapeutic targets in vitiligo highlighting JAK STAT pathway regulation of CTSS
Abstract Vitiligo is a complex autoimmune disease characterized by the loss of melanocytes, leading to skin depigmentation. Despite advances in understanding its genetic and molecular basis, the precise mechanisms driving vitiligo remain elusive. Integrating multiple layers of omics data can provide...
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| author | Zi-yue Dong Ming-jie He Yong-kai Yu Fang Wang Peng-yuan Zhao De-long Ran De-shuang Fu Qing He Run-ping Yang Jiang-an Zhang |
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| description | Abstract Vitiligo is a complex autoimmune disease characterized by the loss of melanocytes, leading to skin depigmentation. Despite advances in understanding its genetic and molecular basis, the precise mechanisms driving vitiligo remain elusive. Integrating multiple layers of omics data can provide a comprehensive view of disease pathogenesis and identify potential therapeutic targets. The study aims to delineate the genetic and molecular mechanisms of vitiligo pathogenesis using an integrative multiomics strategy. We focus on exploring the regulatory influence of the JAK/STAT pathway on Cathepsin S, a potential therapeutic target in vitiligo. Our GWAS-meta analysis pinpointed five druggable genes: ERBB3, RHOH, CDK10, MC1R, and NDUFAF3, and underwent drug target exploration and molecular docking. SMR analysis linked CTSS, CTSH, STX8, KIR2DL3, and GRHPR to vitiligo through pQTL and eQTL associations. Microarray and single-cell RNA-seq data showed differential expression of CTSS and STAT1/3 in vitiligo patients’ blood and skin lesions. Our study offers novel perspectives on vitiligo’s genetic and molecular basis, highlighting the JAK/STAT pathway’s role in regulating CTSS for antigen processing in melanocytes. Further research is needed to confirm these results and assess the therapeutic potential of CTSS and related genes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-04c8989e41ca4d5587d1ac93ee8107162025-01-19T12:17:57ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-01-0115111410.1038/s41598-025-86134-4Integrative genetics and multiomics analysis reveal mechanisms and therapeutic targets in vitiligo highlighting JAK STAT pathway regulation of CTSSZi-yue Dong0Ming-jie He1Yong-kai Yu2Fang Wang3Peng-yuan Zhao4De-long Ran5De-shuang Fu6Qing He7Run-ping Yang8Jiang-an Zhang9Department of Dermatology, Zhengzhou People’s HospitalDepartment of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityDepartment of Dermatology, Jiangsu Province Hospital and Nanjing Medical University First Affiliated HospitalDepartment of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityDepartment of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityDepartment of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityDepartment of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityDepartment of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityDepartment of Dermatology, The Sixth Medical Center of Chinese, PLA General HospitalDepartment of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityAbstract Vitiligo is a complex autoimmune disease characterized by the loss of melanocytes, leading to skin depigmentation. Despite advances in understanding its genetic and molecular basis, the precise mechanisms driving vitiligo remain elusive. Integrating multiple layers of omics data can provide a comprehensive view of disease pathogenesis and identify potential therapeutic targets. The study aims to delineate the genetic and molecular mechanisms of vitiligo pathogenesis using an integrative multiomics strategy. We focus on exploring the regulatory influence of the JAK/STAT pathway on Cathepsin S, a potential therapeutic target in vitiligo. Our GWAS-meta analysis pinpointed five druggable genes: ERBB3, RHOH, CDK10, MC1R, and NDUFAF3, and underwent drug target exploration and molecular docking. SMR analysis linked CTSS, CTSH, STX8, KIR2DL3, and GRHPR to vitiligo through pQTL and eQTL associations. Microarray and single-cell RNA-seq data showed differential expression of CTSS and STAT1/3 in vitiligo patients’ blood and skin lesions. Our study offers novel perspectives on vitiligo’s genetic and molecular basis, highlighting the JAK/STAT pathway’s role in regulating CTSS for antigen processing in melanocytes. Further research is needed to confirm these results and assess the therapeutic potential of CTSS and related genes.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-86134-4BioinformaticsCTSSGWASMultiomicsTherapeutic targetsVitiligo |
| spellingShingle | Zi-yue Dong Ming-jie He Yong-kai Yu Fang Wang Peng-yuan Zhao De-long Ran De-shuang Fu Qing He Run-ping Yang Jiang-an Zhang Integrative genetics and multiomics analysis reveal mechanisms and therapeutic targets in vitiligo highlighting JAK STAT pathway regulation of CTSS Scientific Reports Bioinformatics CTSS GWAS Multiomics Therapeutic targets Vitiligo |
| title | Integrative genetics and multiomics analysis reveal mechanisms and therapeutic targets in vitiligo highlighting JAK STAT pathway regulation of CTSS |
| title_full | Integrative genetics and multiomics analysis reveal mechanisms and therapeutic targets in vitiligo highlighting JAK STAT pathway regulation of CTSS |
| title_fullStr | Integrative genetics and multiomics analysis reveal mechanisms and therapeutic targets in vitiligo highlighting JAK STAT pathway regulation of CTSS |
| title_full_unstemmed | Integrative genetics and multiomics analysis reveal mechanisms and therapeutic targets in vitiligo highlighting JAK STAT pathway regulation of CTSS |
| title_short | Integrative genetics and multiomics analysis reveal mechanisms and therapeutic targets in vitiligo highlighting JAK STAT pathway regulation of CTSS |
| title_sort | integrative genetics and multiomics analysis reveal mechanisms and therapeutic targets in vitiligo highlighting jak stat pathway regulation of ctss |
| topic | Bioinformatics CTSS GWAS Multiomics Therapeutic targets Vitiligo |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-86134-4 |
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