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ArticleScientific reports2025

Machine learning analysis of gene expression profiles of pyroptosis-related differentially expressed genes in ischemic stroke revealed potential targets for drug repurposing.

Changchun Hei, Xiaowen Li, Ruochen Wang, Jiahui Peng, Ping Liu, Xialan Dong, P Andy Li, Weifan Zheng, Jianguo Niu, Xiao Yang

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Changchun Hei *Key Laboratory for Craniocerebral Diseases of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.
Xiaowen Li *Key Laboratory for Craniocerebral Diseases of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.
Ruochen WangDepartment of Neurology, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.
Jiahui PengDepartment of Neurology, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.
Ping LiuDepartment of Endocrinology, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.
Xialan DongDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomanufacturing Research Institute Technology Enterprise (BRITE), College of Health and Sciences, North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC, USA.
P Andy LiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomanufacturing Research Institute Technology Enterprise (BRITE), College of Health and Sciences, North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC, USA.
Weifan ZhengDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomanufacturing Research Institute Technology Enterprise (BRITE), College of Health and Sciences, North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC, USA.
Jianguo NiuKey Laboratory for Craniocerebral Diseases of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China. niujg@nxmu.edu.cn.
Xiao YangDepartment of Neurology, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China. cckk606@sina.com.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82060156National Natural Science Foundation of China 82060237National Natural Science Foundation of China 82260255Natural Science Foundation of Ningxia Hui Autonomous 2023AAC03217Natural Science Foundation of Ningxia Hui Autonomous 2024AAC02078
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Abstract

The relationship between ischemic stroke (IS) and pyroptosis centers on the inflammatory response elicited by cerebral tissue damage during an ischemic stroke event. However, an in-depth mechanistic understanding of their connection remains limited. This study aims to comprehensively analyze the gene expression patterns of pyroptosis-related differentially expressed genes (PRDEGs) by employing integrated IS datasets and machine learning techniques. The primary objective was to develop classification models to identify crucial PRDEGs integral to the ischemic stroke process. Leveraging three distinct machine learning algorithms (LASSO, Random Forest, and Support Vector Machine), models were developed to differentiate between the Control and the IS patient samples. Through this approach, a core set of 10 PRDEGs consistently emerged as significant across all three machine learning models. Subsequent analysis of these genes yielded significant insights into their functional relevance and potential therapeutic approaches. In conclusion, this investigation underscores the pivotal role of pyroptosis pathways in ischemic stroke and identifies pertinent targets for therapeutic development and drug repurposing.

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Drug RepositioningGene Expression ProfilingIschemic StrokeMachine LearningPyroptosisTranscriptomeGene Expression RegulationHumansDifferentially expressed genesDrug repurposingIschemic strokeMachine learningPyroptosis

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PMID40016488
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