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An integrative Bayesian network approach to highlight key drivers in systemic lupus erythematosus

Maleknia, S ; Sharif University of Technology | 2020

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  1. Type of Document: Article
  2. DOI: 10.1186/s13075-020-02239-3
  3. Publisher: BioMed Central , 2020
  4. Abstract:
  5. Background: A comprehensive intuition of the systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), as a complex and multifactorial disease, is a biological challenge. Dealing with this challenge needs employing sophisticated bioinformatics algorithms to discover the unknown aspects. This study aimed to underscore key molecular characteristics of SLE pathogenesis, which may serve as effective targets for therapeutic intervention. Methods: In the present study, the human peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) microarray datasets (n = 6), generated by three platforms, which included SLE patients (n = 220) and healthy control samples (n = 135) were collected. Across each platform, we integrated the datasets by cross-platform normalization (CPN). Subsequently, through BNrich method, the structures of Bayesian networks (BNs) were extracted from KEGG-indexed SLE, TCR, and BCR signaling pathways; the values of the node (gene) and edge (intergenic relationships) parameters were estimated within each integrated datasets. Parameters with the FDR < 0.05 were considered significant. Finally, a mixture model was performed to decipher the signaling pathway alterations in the SLE patients compared to healthy controls. Results: In the SLE signaling pathway, we identified the dysregulation of several nodes involved in the (1) clearance mechanism (SSB, MACROH2A2, TRIM21, H2AX, and C1Q gene family), (2) autoantigen presentation by MHCII (HLA gene family, CD80, IL10, TNF, and CD86), and (3) end-organ damage (FCGR1A, ELANE, and FCGR2A). As a remarkable finding, we demonstrated significant perturbation in CD80 and CD86 to CD28, CD40LG to CD40, C1QA and C1R to C2, and C1S to C4A edges. Moreover, we not only replicated previous studies regarding alterations of subnetworks involved in TCR and BCR signaling pathways (PI3K/AKT, MAPK, VAV gene family, AP-1 transcription factor) but also distinguished several significant edges between genes (PPP3 to NFATC gene families). Our findings unprecedentedly showed that different parameter values assign to the same node based on the pathway topology (the PIK3CB parameter values were 1.7 in TCR vs - 0.5 in BCR signaling pathway). Conclusions: Applying the BNrich as a hybridized network construction method, we highlight under-appreciated systemic alterations of SLE, TCR, and BCR signaling pathways in SLE. Consequently, having such a systems biology approach opens new insights into the context of multifactorial disorders. © 2020 The Author(s)
  6. Keywords:
  7. BNrich ; Cross-platform normalization ; Mixture model ; Signaling pathways ; SLE ; Systems biology ; B lymphocyte receptor ; T lymphocyte receptor ; AKT gene ; AP 1 gene ; Bayesian network ; C1Q gene ; C1QA gene ; CD40 gene ; CD40LG gene ; CD80 gene ; CD86 gene ; Controlled study ; ELANE gene ; FCGR1A gene ; FCGR2A gene ; Gene expression ; H2AX gene ; Human cell ; IL10 gene ; MACROH2A2 gene ; MAPK gene ; Multigene family ; NFATC gene ; Pathogenesis ; Peripheral blood mononuclear cell ; PI3K gene ; PPP3 gene ; Signal transduction ; SSB gene ; Systemic lupus erythematosus ; TNF gene ; TRIM21 gene ; VAV gene
  8. Source: Arthritis Research and Therapy ; Volume 22, Issue 1 , June , 2020
  9. URL: https://arthritis-research.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13075-020-02239-3