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Molecular Network Analysis and Effector Gene Prioritization of Endurance-Training-Influenced Modulation of Cardiac Aging.

Mingrui Wang, Samuhaer Azhati, Hangyu Chen, Yanyan Zhang, Lijun Shi

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Mingrui WangDepartment of Exercise Physiology, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China.ORCID 0009-0008-6839-2270
Samuhaer AzhatiSchool of Education, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China.
Hangyu ChenDepartment of Exercise Physiology, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China.
Yanyan ZhangDepartment of Exercise Physiology, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China.
Lijun ShiDepartment of Exercise Physiology, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China.

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Abstract

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objectivesCardiac aging involves the progressive structural and functional decline of the myocardium. Endurance training is a well-recognized non-pharmacological intervention that counteracts this decline, yet the molecular mechanisms driving exercise-induced cardiac rejuvenation remain inadequately elucidated. This study aimed to identify key effector genes and regulatory pathways by integrating human cardiac aging transcriptomic data with multi-omic exercise response datasets.

methodsA systems biology framework was developed to integrate age-downregulated genes (

resultsPathway enrichment revealed complementary patterns: aging-associated genes were enriched in mitochondrial dysfunction and sarcomere disassembly, while exercise-responsive genes were linked to protein synthesis and lipid metabolism. TTN, PDK family kinases, and EGFR emerged as major upstream regulators. NKX2-5, MYOG, and YBX3 were identified as shared transcription factors. SMPX ranked highest in integrated scoring, showing both functional relevance and network centrality, implying a pivotal role in mechano-metabolic coupling and cardiac stress adaptation.

conclusionsBy integrating cardiac aging and exercise-responsive transcriptomes, 37 effector genes were identified as molecular bridges between aging decline and exercise-induced rejuvenation. Aging involved mitochondrial and sarcomeric deterioration, while exercise promoted metabolic and structural remodeling. SMPX ranked highest for its roles in mechano-metabolic coupling and redox balance, with X-inactivation escape suggesting sex-specific relevance. Other top genes (e.g., KLHL31, MYPN, RYR2) form a regulatory network supporting exercise-mediated cardiac protection, offering targets for future validation and therapy.

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AgingEndurance TrainingGene Regulatory NetworksHeartMyocardiumAnimalsGene Expression ProfilingHumansMiceTranscription FactorsTranscriptomeTranscription Factorscardiac agingendurance traininggeneticsSMPX

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