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SynthesisJournal of bone and mineral metabolism2026

Identification of potential diagnostic and therapeutic apoptosis-related casual targets for osteoporosis: an integrated multi-omics analysis.

Yixi Wang, Lintao Xia, Yang Xiao, Mingxing Wu, Rui Zhang, Paerhati Rexiti, Hui Zhang

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Yixi Wang *Department of Minimally Invasive Spine and Precision Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830054, China.
Lintao Xia *Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China.
Yang XiaoDepartment of Minimally Invasive Spine and Precision Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830054, China.
Mingxing WuThe Second Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210017, China.
Rui ZhangDepartment of Minimally Invasive Spine and Precision Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830054, China.
Paerhati RexitiDepartment of Minimally Invasive Spine and Precision Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830054, China. parhart@vip.sina.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5889-0179
Hui ZhangInstitute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China. zhanghuiman@126.com.

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Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Tianshan Talents Medical and Health High-Level Personnel Training Program TSYC202301B026
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Abstract

introductionApoptosis plays a significant role in osteoporosis (OP), yet a causal relationship between apoptosis gene expressions and OP remains unexplored. This study applies an integrated multi-omics analysis to establish causality between them, offering clinical treatment and prediction insights. MATERIALS AND

methodsApoptosis-related genes are sourced from GeneCards, and 6 transcriptomic datasets from the cells in the circulation are obtained from GEO. Meta-analysis integrated differentially expressed apoptosis-related genes (DEGs) from the above 6 datasets. Causality between gene expressions, epigenetic changes, and OP is examined using OP genome-wide association study (GWAS), plasma expression quantitative trait loci (eQTL), and methylation quantitative trait loci (mQTL) data, while analysis of skeletal muscle eQTL and OP GWAS data is conducted. External validation is performed with the UK Biobank datasets.

resultsMeta-analysis of 6 GEO datasets identified 384 DEGs, including 78 apoptosis-related genes. The three-step analysis indicates 8 candidate causal genes in blood, including MAP3K3, DPP8, RPL3, PPP2CA, CD86, LRRFIP1, TRAP1, and DUSP6, with LRRFIP1 influenced by four methylation sites. Analysis of skeletal muscle data reveals 4 causal genes, including SIPA1L3, PDLIM7, CTNNB1, and DPP8. Among apoptosis-related genes causally linked to OP in both circulation and skeletal muscle, LRRFIP1 was validated based on methylation-associated regulation and demonstrated consistent, reproducible expression patterns.

conclusionsThis study uses a multi-omics strategy to clarify the roles of apoptosis-related gene expressions and their corresponding methylation in OP, providing targets and a basis for early diagnosis, personalized treatment, and monitoring of OP.

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ApoptosisOsteoporosisGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansMultiomicsQuantitative Trait LociApoptosisCausal geneMulti-omicsOsteoporosisSkeletal muscle

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