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ArticleScientific reports2024

Mechanism exploration and biomarker identification of glycemic deterioration in patients with diseases of the exocrine pancreas.

Zhen Wang, Guolin Zhang, Jixian Fu, Guangxing Li, Zhihao Zhao, HyokChol Choe, Kaiyue Ding, Junnan Ma, Jing Wei, Dong Shang and 1 more

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Zhen Wang *Institute (College) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China.
Guolin Zhang *Department of Cardiology II, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116027, China.
Jixian Fu *Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China.
Guangxing LiInstitute (College) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China.
Zhihao ZhaoInstitute (College) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China.
HyokChol ChoeInstitute (College) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China.
Kaiyue DingInstitute (College) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China.
Junnan MaInstitute (College) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China.
Jing WeiDepartment of Immunology, College of Basic Medical Science, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China. weijingdl@126.com.
Dong ShangDepartment of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116000, China. shangdong@dmu.edu.cn.
Lin ZhangInstitute (College) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China. zhl8247@163.com.
Dalian Medical University · CNDong-Eui University · KRFirst Hospital of China Medical University · CNSecond Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University · CN

Funding

Dalian Medical University Foundation for Teaching Reform Project of Undergraduate Innovative Talents 111807010303Distinguished Young Scholars in Dalian 2022RJ19Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program XLYC1907113National Natural Science Foundation of China No.81873195Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province 2023010109-JH2/1013Natural Science Foundation of Liao Ning Province 20180550789
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Abstract

The damage to the endocrine pancreas among patients with diseases of the exocrine pancreas (DP) leads to reduced glycemic deterioration, ultimately resulting in diabetes of the exocrine pancreas (DEP). The present research aims to investigate the mechanism responsible for glycemic deterioration in DP patients, and to identify useful biomarkers, with the ultimate goal of enhancing clinical practice awareness. Gene expression profiles of patients with DP in this study were acquired from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. The original study defines DP patients to belong in one of three categories: non-diabetic (ND), impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and DEP, which correspond to normoglycemia, early and late glycemic deterioration, respectively. After ensuring quality control, the discovery cohort included 8 ND, 20 IGT, and 12 DEP, while the validation cohort included 27 ND, 15 IGT, and 20 DEP. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) employed differentially expressed genes (DEGs), while immunocyte infiltration was determined using single sample gene set enrichment analysis (ssGSEA). Additionally, correlation analysis was conducted to establish the link between clinical characteristics and immunocyte infiltration. The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression and random forest combined to identify biomarkers indicating glycemic deterioration in DP patients. These biomarkers were further validated through independent cohorts and animal experiments. With glycemic deterioration, biological processes in the pancreatic islets such as nutrient metabolism and complex immune responses are disrupted in DP patients. The expression of ACOT4, B2M, and ACKR2 was upregulated, whereas the expression of CACNA1F was downregulated. Immunocyte infiltration in the islet microenvironment showed a significant positive correlation with the age, body mass index (BMI), HbA1c and glycemia at the 2-h of patients. It was a crucial factor in glycemic deterioration. Additionally, B2M demonstrated a significant positive correlation with immunocyte infiltration and clinical features. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and western blotting confirmed the upregulation in B2M. Immunofluorescent staining suggested the alteration of B2M was mainly in the alpha cells and beta cells. Overall, the study showed that gradually increased immunocyte infiltration was a significant contributor to glycemic deterioration in patients with DP, and it also highlighted B2M as a biomarker.

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Animal ExperimentationGlucose IntolerancePancreas, ExocrineAnimalsAntigen-Antibody ComplexBiomarkersBlotting, WesternHumansAntigen-Antibody ComplexBiomarkers

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PMID38388766
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