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ArticleMolecular biology reports2024

Transcriptomic evaluation of N6-methyladenosine modification can be used to identify differentially gene and immune-related biological processes in TX mice with liver fibrosis.

Lili Zhang, Xiaofeng Huang, Dan Wang, Chang Fan, Hui Jiang, Daojun Xie

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Lili Zhang *Experimental Center of Clinical Research, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
Xiaofeng Huang *Encephalopathy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
Dan WangEncephalopathy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
Chang FanExperimental Center of Clinical Research, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
Hui JiangExperimental Center of Clinical Research, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China. jianghui@ahtcm.edu.cn.
Daojun XieEncephalopathy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China. daojunxie81@163.com.
Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine · CN

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 81874389
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Abstract

backgroundN6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification controls the stability, splicing, and translation of mRNA, which is important in the development of illnesses. Wilson's disease (WD) is an autosomal recessive liver copper metabolic disorder that causes liver fibrosis. The role of m6A methylation in WD-induced liver fibrosis development is still unclear. Thus, the goal of this study was to examine the scope of m6A methylation and further explore the potential targets related to WD-induced liver fibrosis.

resultsA total of 1930 significantly different m6A peaks were found on 1737 mRNAs, of which 993 were hypermethylated and 744 were hypomethylated when comparing normal and WD-induced liver fibrosis mice (n = 3). In parallel, 1261 differentially expressed mRNAs, comprising 557 upregulated and 704 downregulated mRNAs, were found. Overall, 114 mRNAs with significant changes in m6A levels and RNA expression were identified via joint analysis. Then, through PPI network construction and functional enrichment analysis, 12 hub genes were identified, these genes were mainly enriched in the inflammatory response and immunomodulation, and they are associated with immune cell infiltration.

conclusionsThe significant difference in the amount of mRNA m6A modifications indicates that m6A modification is involved in the progression of WD-induced liver fibrosis, and theidentified hub genes are involved in inflammation and immune infiltration. These results may provide insights for subsequent studies on potential regulatory mechanisms.

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Gene Expression ProfilingHepatolenticular DegenerationAdenosineAnimalsLiver CirrhosisMiceRNA, MessengerTranscriptomeAdenosineRNA, MessengerImmune infiltrationLiver fibrosisMeRIP‑seqN6-methyladenosineWilson’s disease

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