Integrative in Silico and in vitro validation suggest LINC00963 and SNHG15 as candidate biomarkers for coronary artery disease

Abstract Despite notable advancements in prevention, medication, and treatment approaches, coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a significant challenge for healthcare systems and the economy. In relation to CAD, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) can impact its development by influencing immune respons...

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Main Authors: Mohammadreza Saberiyan, Parisa Noorabadi, Ozra Kahourian, Ahmad Golestanifar, Negar Jafari, Venus Shahabi Rabori, Pegah Mousavi
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Parisa Noorabadi
Ozra Kahourian
Ahmad Golestanifar
Negar Jafari
Venus Shahabi Rabori
Pegah Mousavi
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description Abstract Despite notable advancements in prevention, medication, and treatment approaches, coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a significant challenge for healthcare systems and the economy. In relation to CAD, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) can impact its development by influencing immune responses, affecting the functions of endothelial and vascular smooth muscle cells, and modifying lipid metabolism. Through the analysis of the GEO dataset (GSE42148), we identified differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and lncRNAs (DELs) in CAD patients. We performed functional enrichment and pathway analyses to clarify the roles of these DEGs. To investigate the interactions between DEGs and DELs, we created the lncRNA-mRNA interaction network. To investigate the interactions between DEGs and DELs, we constructed an lncRNA–mRNA interaction network. Candidate lncRNAs were validated by real-time PCR using peripheral blood from CAD patients. Our in vitro study confirmed that LINC00963 and SNHG15 were upregulated in CAD patients compared to the control group. Notably, LINC00963 levels were significantly elevated in patients with a positive family history, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes, while SNHG15 expression was higher in smokers. Additionally, a significant negative correlation was found between the expressions of LINC00963 and SNHG15 and the age of the individuals. ROC curve analysis indicated that both lncRNAs have high sensitivity and specificity as biomarkers. Furthermore, this study suggests that LINC00963 and SNHG15 could serve as valuable markers for the early detection of CAD, particularly in younger individuals. It is proposed that these lncRNAs are associated with inflammatory conditions in CAD. Overall, LINC00963 and SNHG15 may act as promising early detection markers for CAD based on bioinformatics and peripheral blood-based validation.
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spelling doaj-art-56cbe8f732294d648ccba64a2f1635d12025-08-20T03:45:20ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-07-0115111210.1038/s41598-025-08777-7Integrative in Silico and in vitro validation suggest LINC00963 and SNHG15 as candidate biomarkers for coronary artery diseaseMohammadreza Saberiyan0Parisa Noorabadi1Ozra Kahourian2Ahmad Golestanifar3Negar Jafari4Venus Shahabi Rabori5Pegah Mousavi6Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical sciencesDepartment of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical sciencesDepartment of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical sciencesDepartment of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical sciencesMolecular Medicine Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute, Hormozgan University of Medical SciencesAbstract Despite notable advancements in prevention, medication, and treatment approaches, coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a significant challenge for healthcare systems and the economy. In relation to CAD, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) can impact its development by influencing immune responses, affecting the functions of endothelial and vascular smooth muscle cells, and modifying lipid metabolism. Through the analysis of the GEO dataset (GSE42148), we identified differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and lncRNAs (DELs) in CAD patients. We performed functional enrichment and pathway analyses to clarify the roles of these DEGs. To investigate the interactions between DEGs and DELs, we created the lncRNA-mRNA interaction network. To investigate the interactions between DEGs and DELs, we constructed an lncRNA–mRNA interaction network. Candidate lncRNAs were validated by real-time PCR using peripheral blood from CAD patients. Our in vitro study confirmed that LINC00963 and SNHG15 were upregulated in CAD patients compared to the control group. Notably, LINC00963 levels were significantly elevated in patients with a positive family history, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes, while SNHG15 expression was higher in smokers. Additionally, a significant negative correlation was found between the expressions of LINC00963 and SNHG15 and the age of the individuals. ROC curve analysis indicated that both lncRNAs have high sensitivity and specificity as biomarkers. Furthermore, this study suggests that LINC00963 and SNHG15 could serve as valuable markers for the early detection of CAD, particularly in younger individuals. It is proposed that these lncRNAs are associated with inflammatory conditions in CAD. Overall, LINC00963 and SNHG15 may act as promising early detection markers for CAD based on bioinformatics and peripheral blood-based validation.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-08777-7Bioinformatics analysisCADSNHG15LINC00963MicroarrayLncRNA-mRNA
spellingShingle Mohammadreza Saberiyan
Parisa Noorabadi
Ozra Kahourian
Ahmad Golestanifar
Negar Jafari
Venus Shahabi Rabori
Pegah Mousavi
Integrative in Silico and in vitro validation suggest LINC00963 and SNHG15 as candidate biomarkers for coronary artery disease
Scientific Reports
Bioinformatics analysis
CAD
SNHG15
LINC00963
Microarray
LncRNA-mRNA
title Integrative in Silico and in vitro validation suggest LINC00963 and SNHG15 as candidate biomarkers for coronary artery disease
title_full Integrative in Silico and in vitro validation suggest LINC00963 and SNHG15 as candidate biomarkers for coronary artery disease
title_fullStr Integrative in Silico and in vitro validation suggest LINC00963 and SNHG15 as candidate biomarkers for coronary artery disease
title_full_unstemmed Integrative in Silico and in vitro validation suggest LINC00963 and SNHG15 as candidate biomarkers for coronary artery disease
title_short Integrative in Silico and in vitro validation suggest LINC00963 and SNHG15 as candidate biomarkers for coronary artery disease
title_sort integrative in silico and in vitro validation suggest linc00963 and snhg15 as candidate biomarkers for coronary artery disease
topic Bioinformatics analysis
CAD
SNHG15
LINC00963
Microarray
LncRNA-mRNA
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-08777-7
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