Triclosan exposure potentiates ischemic stroke risk: Multi-omics integration and molecular docking unveil neurotoxic mechanisms

This study applied network toxicology and multimodal biological approaches integrated with machine learning to systematically identify four TCS-IS-related genes, providing a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiological relationship between triclosan exposure and ischemic stroke (IS). A pred...

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Main Authors: Fangyuan Cheng, Han Gao, Bo Yan, Fanglian Chen, Ping Lei
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Published: Elsevier 2025-09-01
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description This study applied network toxicology and multimodal biological approaches integrated with machine learning to systematically identify four TCS-IS-related genes, providing a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiological relationship between triclosan exposure and ischemic stroke (IS). A predictive model for TCS-associated IS risk was developed, complemented by mechanistic insights through the construction of miRNA-TF-mRNA regulatory networks and GeneMANIA functional prediction maps. SHAP analysis clarified feature contributions, confirming the model's robustness. Molecular docking analysis further validated the heightened genetic vulnerability to TCS exposure in IS pathogenesis. The research offers two key contributions: 1) A quantifiable framework for assessing environmental toxicant risks in cerebrovascular diseases, and 2) Strong evidence advocating for urgent innovation in biocompatible material and enhanced regulatory oversight of TCS use. These findings fill critical gaps in environmental neurotoxicology and establish new paradigms for predictive toxicological modeling. Synopsis: Widespread triclosan exposure exacerbates human stroke risk, urging prioritized regulation of this persistent environmental toxicant in consumer and medical products.
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spelling doaj-art-44e75c92032749a780f7daab2bf031e72025-08-20T04:02:32ZengElsevierEcotoxicology and Environmental Safety0147-65132025-09-0130211855110.1016/j.ecoenv.2025.118551Triclosan exposure potentiates ischemic stroke risk: Multi-omics integration and molecular docking unveil neurotoxic mechanismsFangyuan Cheng0Han Gao1Bo Yan2Fanglian Chen3Ping Lei4Department of Geriatrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Anshan Road No. 154, Tianjin 300052, China; Key Laboratory of Post-Trauma Neuro-Repair and Regeneration in Central Nervous System, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Injuries, Variations and Regeneration of Nervous System, Tianjin Neurological Institute, Ministry of Education, Tianjin 300052, ChinaDepartment of Geriatrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Anshan Road No. 154, Tianjin 300052, China; Key Laboratory of Post-Trauma Neuro-Repair and Regeneration in Central Nervous System, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Injuries, Variations and Regeneration of Nervous System, Tianjin Neurological Institute, Ministry of Education, Tianjin 300052, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Enshi 445000, ChinaDepartment of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing 100050, China; Corresponding author.Department of Geriatrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Anshan Road No. 154, Tianjin 300052, China; Key Laboratory of Post-Trauma Neuro-Repair and Regeneration in Central Nervous System, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Injuries, Variations and Regeneration of Nervous System, Tianjin Neurological Institute, Ministry of Education, Tianjin 300052, China; Corresponding author at: Department of Geriatrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Anshan Road No. 154, Tianjin 300052, China.This study applied network toxicology and multimodal biological approaches integrated with machine learning to systematically identify four TCS-IS-related genes, providing a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiological relationship between triclosan exposure and ischemic stroke (IS). A predictive model for TCS-associated IS risk was developed, complemented by mechanistic insights through the construction of miRNA-TF-mRNA regulatory networks and GeneMANIA functional prediction maps. SHAP analysis clarified feature contributions, confirming the model's robustness. Molecular docking analysis further validated the heightened genetic vulnerability to TCS exposure in IS pathogenesis. The research offers two key contributions: 1) A quantifiable framework for assessing environmental toxicant risks in cerebrovascular diseases, and 2) Strong evidence advocating for urgent innovation in biocompatible material and enhanced regulatory oversight of TCS use. These findings fill critical gaps in environmental neurotoxicology and establish new paradigms for predictive toxicological modeling. Synopsis: Widespread triclosan exposure exacerbates human stroke risk, urging prioritized regulation of this persistent environmental toxicant in consumer and medical products.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651325008966TriclosanTCSIschemic strokeMolecular dockingMachine learningSHAP
spellingShingle Fangyuan Cheng
Han Gao
Bo Yan
Fanglian Chen
Ping Lei
Triclosan exposure potentiates ischemic stroke risk: Multi-omics integration and molecular docking unveil neurotoxic mechanisms
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Triclosan
TCS
Ischemic stroke
Molecular docking
Machine learning
SHAP
title Triclosan exposure potentiates ischemic stroke risk: Multi-omics integration and molecular docking unveil neurotoxic mechanisms
title_full Triclosan exposure potentiates ischemic stroke risk: Multi-omics integration and molecular docking unveil neurotoxic mechanisms
title_fullStr Triclosan exposure potentiates ischemic stroke risk: Multi-omics integration and molecular docking unveil neurotoxic mechanisms
title_full_unstemmed Triclosan exposure potentiates ischemic stroke risk: Multi-omics integration and molecular docking unveil neurotoxic mechanisms
title_short Triclosan exposure potentiates ischemic stroke risk: Multi-omics integration and molecular docking unveil neurotoxic mechanisms
title_sort triclosan exposure potentiates ischemic stroke risk multi omics integration and molecular docking unveil neurotoxic mechanisms
topic Triclosan
TCS
Ischemic stroke
Molecular docking
Machine learning
SHAP
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651325008966
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