Bioinformatic analysis of ferroptosis related biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets in vitiligo
Abstract Vitiligo is a complex autoimmune skin disorder characterized by depigmentation and immune dysregulation. To elucidate the role of ferroptosis-related genes (FRGs) in vitiligo, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of gene expression data from the GSE53146 and GSE65127 datasets obtained from...
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| description | Abstract Vitiligo is a complex autoimmune skin disorder characterized by depigmentation and immune dysregulation. To elucidate the role of ferroptosis-related genes (FRGs) in vitiligo, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of gene expression data from the GSE53146 and GSE65127 datasets obtained from the GEO database. We identified 31 differentially expressed FRGs (DE-FRGs), with 21 genes upregulated and 10 downregulated. Functional enrichment analysis revealed that these DE-FRGs are significantly involved in oxidative stress, immune regulation, and vitiligo-associated signaling pathways. Utilizing machine learning approaches, including LASSO and SVM-RFE, we identified four key marker genes (ALOX5, SNCA, SLC1A4, and IL33) with strong diagnostic potential. Immune landscape analysis demonstrated that these marker genes influence immune cell composition, particularly showing correlations with CD8 + T cells and regulatory T cells. Furthermore, drug-gene interaction analysis proposed potential therapeutic targets, while ceRNA network analysis uncovered intricate regulatory relationships involving miRNAs and lncRNAs. Collectively, our findings provide novel insights into the molecular mechanisms underpinning vitiligo and suggest new avenues for diagnostic and therapeutic development. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dca372c158bf4503b8391ddc7af7068e2025-01-19T12:20:23ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-01-0115111510.1038/s41598-025-86061-4Bioinformatic analysis of ferroptosis related biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets in vitiligoLinli Liu0Lingli Deng1Li Guan2Yuan Hu3Qianying Li4Chunshui Yu5Department of Dermatology, Suining Central HospitalDepartment of Dermatology, Suining Central HospitalDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Suining Central HospitalDepartment of Dermatology, Suining Central HospitalDepartment of Dermatology, Suining Central HospitalDepartment of Dermatology, Suining Central HospitalAbstract Vitiligo is a complex autoimmune skin disorder characterized by depigmentation and immune dysregulation. To elucidate the role of ferroptosis-related genes (FRGs) in vitiligo, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of gene expression data from the GSE53146 and GSE65127 datasets obtained from the GEO database. We identified 31 differentially expressed FRGs (DE-FRGs), with 21 genes upregulated and 10 downregulated. Functional enrichment analysis revealed that these DE-FRGs are significantly involved in oxidative stress, immune regulation, and vitiligo-associated signaling pathways. Utilizing machine learning approaches, including LASSO and SVM-RFE, we identified four key marker genes (ALOX5, SNCA, SLC1A4, and IL33) with strong diagnostic potential. Immune landscape analysis demonstrated that these marker genes influence immune cell composition, particularly showing correlations with CD8 + T cells and regulatory T cells. Furthermore, drug-gene interaction analysis proposed potential therapeutic targets, while ceRNA network analysis uncovered intricate regulatory relationships involving miRNAs and lncRNAs. Collectively, our findings provide novel insights into the molecular mechanisms underpinning vitiligo and suggest new avenues for diagnostic and therapeutic development.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-86061-4VitiligoFerroptosisBiomarkers |
| spellingShingle | Linli Liu Lingli Deng Li Guan Yuan Hu Qianying Li Chunshui Yu Bioinformatic analysis of ferroptosis related biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets in vitiligo Scientific Reports Vitiligo Ferroptosis Biomarkers |
| title | Bioinformatic analysis of ferroptosis related biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets in vitiligo |
| title_full | Bioinformatic analysis of ferroptosis related biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets in vitiligo |
| title_fullStr | Bioinformatic analysis of ferroptosis related biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets in vitiligo |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bioinformatic analysis of ferroptosis related biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets in vitiligo |
| title_short | Bioinformatic analysis of ferroptosis related biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets in vitiligo |
| title_sort | bioinformatic analysis of ferroptosis related biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets in vitiligo |
| topic | Vitiligo Ferroptosis Biomarkers |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-86061-4 |
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