GPX3 as a Novel and Potential Therapeutic Target in the Shared Molecular Mechanisms of Traumatic Brain Injury and Parkinson’s Disease

Yue Wang,1– 5 Jiang Fang,1– 5 Qiang Yuan,1– 5 Jian Yu,1– 5 Jin Hu1– 5 1Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of China; 2National Center for Neurological Disorders, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of...

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Main Authors: Wang Y, Fang J, Yuan Q, Yu J, Hu J
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description Yue Wang,1– 5 Jiang Fang,1– 5 Qiang Yuan,1– 5 Jian Yu,1– 5 Jin Hu1– 5 1Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of China; 2National Center for Neurological Disorders, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of China; 3Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of China; 4Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of China; 5Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Jian Yu; Jin Hu, Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqi Zhong Road, Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 21 52889999, Email [email protected]; [email protected]: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a prevalent neurological disorder associated with significant public health burdens and long-term risks, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease (PD). Emerging evidence suggests a strong link between moderate to severe TBI and an elevated risk of PD, though the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood.Materials and Methods: Common differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified in GEO datasets of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Further analyses, including GO and KEGG pathway enrichment, protein-protein interaction (PPI) network construction, hub gene identification, as well as miRNA and transcription factor prediction and drug candidate screening, were conducted. Subsequently, the expression of hub genes was validated using additional TBI- and PD-related GEO datasets and the Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD). Finally, the expression of hub genes was further validated in a mouse model of TBI induced by controlled cortical impact (CCI).Results: Shared transcriptional signatures between TBI and PD were uncovered, highlighting overlapping molecular networks and pathways. The glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPX3) gene emerged as a pivotal hub gene, with its expression significantly altered in both TBI and PD datasets.Conclusion: This study underscores the critical role of GPX3 in the molecular intersection of TBI and PD, suggesting it as a novel and potential therapeutic target, offering new insights into potential therapeutic strategies.Keywords: traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, bioinformatics, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, neurodegenerative diseases
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spelling doaj-art-e8dcf7721f01458996747be00e3a23482025-02-09T16:10:20ZengDove Medical PressJournal of Inflammation Research1178-70312025-02-01Volume 181911192899987GPX3 as a Novel and Potential Therapeutic Target in the Shared Molecular Mechanisms of Traumatic Brain Injury and Parkinson’s DiseaseWang YFang JYuan QYu JHu JYue Wang,1– 5 Jiang Fang,1– 5 Qiang Yuan,1– 5 Jian Yu,1– 5 Jin Hu1– 5 1Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of China; 2National Center for Neurological Disorders, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of China; 3Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of China; 4Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of China; 5Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Jian Yu; Jin Hu, Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqi Zhong Road, Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 21 52889999, Email [email protected]; [email protected]: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a prevalent neurological disorder associated with significant public health burdens and long-term risks, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease (PD). Emerging evidence suggests a strong link between moderate to severe TBI and an elevated risk of PD, though the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood.Materials and Methods: Common differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified in GEO datasets of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Further analyses, including GO and KEGG pathway enrichment, protein-protein interaction (PPI) network construction, hub gene identification, as well as miRNA and transcription factor prediction and drug candidate screening, were conducted. Subsequently, the expression of hub genes was validated using additional TBI- and PD-related GEO datasets and the Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD). Finally, the expression of hub genes was further validated in a mouse model of TBI induced by controlled cortical impact (CCI).Results: Shared transcriptional signatures between TBI and PD were uncovered, highlighting overlapping molecular networks and pathways. The glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPX3) gene emerged as a pivotal hub gene, with its expression significantly altered in both TBI and PD datasets.Conclusion: This study underscores the critical role of GPX3 in the molecular intersection of TBI and PD, suggesting it as a novel and potential therapeutic target, offering new insights into potential therapeutic strategies.Keywords: traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, bioinformatics, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, neurodegenerative diseaseshttps://www.dovepress.com/gpx3-as-a-novel-and-potential-therapeutic-target-in-the-shared-molecul-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JIRtraumatic brain injuryparkinson’s diseasebioinformaticsoxidative stressmitochondrial dysfunctionneurodegenerative diseases
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GPX3 as a Novel and Potential Therapeutic Target in the Shared Molecular Mechanisms of Traumatic Brain Injury and Parkinson’s Disease
Journal of Inflammation Research
traumatic brain injury
parkinson’s disease
bioinformatics
oxidative stress
mitochondrial dysfunction
neurodegenerative diseases
title GPX3 as a Novel and Potential Therapeutic Target in the Shared Molecular Mechanisms of Traumatic Brain Injury and Parkinson’s Disease
title_full GPX3 as a Novel and Potential Therapeutic Target in the Shared Molecular Mechanisms of Traumatic Brain Injury and Parkinson’s Disease
title_fullStr GPX3 as a Novel and Potential Therapeutic Target in the Shared Molecular Mechanisms of Traumatic Brain Injury and Parkinson’s Disease
title_full_unstemmed GPX3 as a Novel and Potential Therapeutic Target in the Shared Molecular Mechanisms of Traumatic Brain Injury and Parkinson’s Disease
title_short GPX3 as a Novel and Potential Therapeutic Target in the Shared Molecular Mechanisms of Traumatic Brain Injury and Parkinson’s Disease
title_sort gpx3 as a novel and potential therapeutic target in the shared molecular mechanisms of traumatic brain injury and parkinson rsquo s disease
topic traumatic brain injury
parkinson’s disease
bioinformatics
oxidative stress
mitochondrial dysfunction
neurodegenerative diseases
url https://www.dovepress.com/gpx3-as-a-novel-and-potential-therapeutic-target-in-the-shared-molecul-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JIR
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