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ArticlePloS one2025

Identification and validation of the common pathogenesis and hub biomarkers in Papillary thyroid carcinoma complicated by rheumatoid arthritis.

Yingming Liu, Xiangjun Kong, Qianshu Sun, Tianxing Cui, Shengnan Xu, Chao Ding

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Yingming LiuGeneral Surgery Ward four, Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Xiangjun KongGeneral Surgery Ward four, Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Qianshu SunGeneral Surgery Ward four, Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Tianxing CuiGeneral Surgery Ward four, Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Shengnan XuGeneral Surgery Ward four, Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Chao DingGeneral Surgery Ward four, Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4451-740X

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backgroundPapillary thyroid carcinoma coexisting with rheumatoid arthritis is frequently observed in clinical patients, yet its pathogenesis has not been fully elucidated. This investigation sought to further explore the molecular underpinnings of these two diseases.

methodsGene expression profiles for thyroid papillary carcinoma and rheumatoid arthritis patients were obtained from the Comprehensive Gene Expression Database (GEO). Following the discovery of shared differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between these two conditions, three separate analyses were conducted. These included functional annotation, the establishment of a protein‒protein interaction (PPI) network and module, and the identification of hub genes via coexpression analysis. The final step involved the validation of target genes via clinical specimens.

resultsThis study analyzed datasets from four GEO databases and identified 64 common DEGs. Functional enrichment analysis revealed that these genes are predominantly associated with pathways related to immunity and signal transduction. Protein‒protein interaction (PPI) network analysis revealed complex interactions among these differentially expressed genes and highlighted several genes that may play pivotal roles in shared pathological mechanisms, namely, CCR5, CD4, IL6, CXCL13, FOXM1, CXCL9, and CXCL10.

conclusionOur study highlights the shared pathogenesis between papillary thyroid cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. Shared pathways and crucial genes could offer novel perspectives for subsequent investigations into the mechanisms of these diseases.

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Arthritis, RheumatoidBiomarkers, TumorThyroid Cancer, PapillaryThyroid NeoplasmsDatabases, GeneticGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGene Regulatory NetworksHumansProtein Interaction MapsTranscriptomeBiomarkers, Tumor

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