Geneticsbiologiesingle cell and expression analysis for erectile dysfunction and cervical cancer targets

Abstract Background Sexual dysfunction and cervical cancer are genetically and molecularly two complex health problems. Here, we integrate genetic inference and single-cell expression analysis to identify potential genetic targets for sexual dysfunction and cervical cancer, and assess causality of t...

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Main Authors: Tengfei Zhao, Yangyang Li, Huixue Liu, Chongxin Tong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2024-12-01
Series:Discover Oncology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-024-01726-2
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Summary:Abstract Background Sexual dysfunction and cervical cancer are genetically and molecularly two complex health problems. Here, we integrate genetic inference and single-cell expression analysis to identify potential genetic targets for sexual dysfunction and cervical cancer, and assess causality of these targets utilizing Mendelian randomization approaches. Methods We performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to identify genetic variants associated with sexual dysfunction and cervical cancer. Next, we examined the cellular landscape of these variation regions based on scRNAseq data. Results The study identified several genetic variants that are correlated with sexual dysfunction and cervical cancer, respectively, and these differentially expressed in reproductive and cervical cells. Two-Gene Combination Panel Increased expression of the WISP1 gene was detected in cervical cancer tissues. Twas most highly expressed in T cells, and least well- when cells were proliferating. Conclusions The study integrates genetics with single-cell expression to nominate genetic targets for sexual dysfunction and cervical cancer and establishes causal support from Mendelian randomization approach.
ISSN:2730-6011