Identification of energy metabolism and m6A-related gene clusters in Kashin-Beck disease based on bioinformatics analysis

Abstract Kashin-Beck disease (KBD) is a chronic and debilitating osteoarthropathy predominantly affecting populations in certain endemic regions. Despite extensive research, the underlying mechanisms of KBD remain poorly understood. Here we analyzed gene expression profiles from KBD patients and hea...

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Main Authors: Ao Zhou, Ji Wang, An Jia, Qi Zhang, Zeren Duoji, Zhengqiang Yu, Zhiyong Huang
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Published: BMC 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08922-3
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author Ao Zhou
Ji Wang
An Jia
Qi Zhang
Zeren Duoji
Zhengqiang Yu
Zhiyong Huang
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Ji Wang
An Jia
Qi Zhang
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Zhengqiang Yu
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description Abstract Kashin-Beck disease (KBD) is a chronic and debilitating osteoarthropathy predominantly affecting populations in certain endemic regions. Despite extensive research, the underlying mechanisms of KBD remain poorly understood. Here we analyzed gene expression profiles from KBD patients and healthy controls, identifying 16 differentially expressed genes. Key pathways related to oxidative stress, apoptosis, and epigenetic regulation were implicated in KBD’s development. Notably, GPX4 upregulation and differential m6A RNA methylation suggest potential therapeutic targets. Additionally, distinct metabolic regulation patterns were observed among KBD patients. These insights not only advance our understanding of KBD’s molecular basis but also suggest promising directions for future research and clinical applications.
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spelling doaj-art-a7f02ca406664d398cbdb8e526f606592025-08-20T03:45:43ZengBMCBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders1471-24742025-07-012611910.1186/s12891-025-08922-3Identification of energy metabolism and m6A-related gene clusters in Kashin-Beck disease based on bioinformatics analysisAo Zhou0Ji Wang1An Jia2Qi Zhang3Zeren Duoji4Zhengqiang Yu5Zhiyong Huang6Department of Orthopaedics, University-Town Hospital, Chongqing Medical UniversityDepartment of Trauma and Orthopedics, Chongqing People’s HospitalOrthopedics Department of Changdu People’s HospitalOrthopedics Department of Changdu People’s HospitalOrthopedics Department of Changdu People’s HospitalOrthopedics Department of Changdu People’s HospitalDepartment of Bone and Soft Tissue Oncology, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Chongqing UniversityAbstract Kashin-Beck disease (KBD) is a chronic and debilitating osteoarthropathy predominantly affecting populations in certain endemic regions. Despite extensive research, the underlying mechanisms of KBD remain poorly understood. Here we analyzed gene expression profiles from KBD patients and healthy controls, identifying 16 differentially expressed genes. Key pathways related to oxidative stress, apoptosis, and epigenetic regulation were implicated in KBD’s development. Notably, GPX4 upregulation and differential m6A RNA methylation suggest potential therapeutic targets. Additionally, distinct metabolic regulation patterns were observed among KBD patients. These insights not only advance our understanding of KBD’s molecular basis but also suggest promising directions for future research and clinical applications.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08922-3Kashin-Beck diseaseDifferential gene expressionM6A RNA methylationFerroptosisEnergy metabolismBioinformatics analysis
spellingShingle Ao Zhou
Ji Wang
An Jia
Qi Zhang
Zeren Duoji
Zhengqiang Yu
Zhiyong Huang
Identification of energy metabolism and m6A-related gene clusters in Kashin-Beck disease based on bioinformatics analysis
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Kashin-Beck disease
Differential gene expression
M6A RNA methylation
Ferroptosis
Energy metabolism
Bioinformatics analysis
title Identification of energy metabolism and m6A-related gene clusters in Kashin-Beck disease based on bioinformatics analysis
title_full Identification of energy metabolism and m6A-related gene clusters in Kashin-Beck disease based on bioinformatics analysis
title_fullStr Identification of energy metabolism and m6A-related gene clusters in Kashin-Beck disease based on bioinformatics analysis
title_full_unstemmed Identification of energy metabolism and m6A-related gene clusters in Kashin-Beck disease based on bioinformatics analysis
title_short Identification of energy metabolism and m6A-related gene clusters in Kashin-Beck disease based on bioinformatics analysis
title_sort identification of energy metabolism and m6a related gene clusters in kashin beck disease based on bioinformatics analysis
topic Kashin-Beck disease
Differential gene expression
M6A RNA methylation
Ferroptosis
Energy metabolism
Bioinformatics analysis
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08922-3
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