Network-based Transcriptome-wide Expression Study for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. 2020

Lan Zhang, and Tian-Liu Peng, and Le Wang, and Xiang-He Meng, and Wei Zhu, and Yong Zeng, and Jia-Qiang Zhu, and Yu Zhou, and Hong-Mei Xiao, and Hong-Wen Deng
Center for Biomedical informatics and Genomics, Department of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Menopause is a crucial physiological transition during a woman's life, and it occurs with growing risks of health issues like osteoporosis. To identify postmenopausal osteoporosis-related genes, we performed transcriptome-wide expression analyses for human peripheral blood monocytes (PBMs) using Affymetrix 1.0 ST arrays in 40 Caucasian postmenopausal women with discordant bone mineral density (BMD) levels. We performed multiscale embedded gene coexpression network analysis (MEGENA) to study functionally orchestrating clusters of differentially expressed genes in the form of functional networks. Gene sets net correlations analysis (GSNCA) was applied to assess how the coexpression structure of a predefined gene set differs in high and low BMD groups. Bayesian network (BN) analysis was used to identify important regulation patterns between potential risk genes for osteoporosis. A small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA)-based gene silencing in vitro experiment was performed to validate the findings from BN analysis. MEGENA showed that the "T cell receptor signaling pathway" and the "osteoclast differentiation pathway" were significantly enriched in the identified compact network, which is significantly correlated with BMD variation. GSNCA revealed that the coexpression structure of the "Signaling by TGF-beta receptor complex pathway" is significantly different between the 2 BMD discordant groups; the hub genes in the postmenopausal low and high BMD group are FURIN and SMAD3 respectively. With siRNA in vitro experiments, we confirmed the regulation relationship of TGFBR2-SMAD7 and TGFBR1-SMURF2. The present study suggests that biological signals involved in monocyte recruitment, monocyte/macrophage lineage development, osteoclast formation, and osteoclast differentiation might function together in PBMs that contribute to the pathogenesis of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000074084 THP-1 Cells A human leukemia monocytic cell line derived from a patient with LEUKEMIA, MONOCYTIC, ACUTE. It is used as a model to study the function of MONOCYTES and MACROPHAGES, their signaling pathways, nutrient and drug transport. THP-1 Cell Line,Cell Line, THP-1,Cell Lines, THP-1,Cell, THP-1,Cells, THP-1,THP 1 Cell Line,THP 1 Cells,THP-1 Cell,THP-1 Cell Lines
D000077293 Receptor, Transforming Growth Factor-beta Type I A transmembrane serine-threonine kinase that forms a heteromeric complex with TYPE II TGF-BETA RECEPTORS to bind TGF-BETA and regulate a variety of physiological and pathological processes including CELL CYCLE ARREST; CELL PROLIFERATION; CELL DIFFERENTIATION; WOUND HEALING; EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX production, immunosuppression and ONCOGENESIS. Activin Receptor-like Kinase 5,Receptor, TGF-beta Type I,Serine-Threonine-Protein Kinase Receptor R4,TGF-beta RPK,TGF-beta Receptor Protein Kinase,TGF-beta Type I Receptor,TGF-beta Type I Receptors,TGFBR1,TbetaR-I Kinase,Transforming Growth Factor beta Receptor I,Transforming Growth Factor, beta Receptor 1,Type I TGF-beta Receptor,Type I TGF-beta Receptors,Activin Receptor like Kinase 5,Kinase, TbetaR-I,Serine Threonine Protein Kinase Receptor R4,TGF beta Receptor Protein Kinase,TGF beta Type I Receptor,TGF beta Type I Receptors,TbetaR I Kinase,Type I TGF beta Receptor,Type I TGF beta Receptors
D000077294 Receptor, Transforming Growth Factor-beta Type II A transmembrane serine-threonine kinase that forms a heteromeric complex with TYPE I TGF-BETA RECEPTORS when bound to TGF-BETA. This receptor complex regulates a variety of physiological and pathological processes including CELL CYCLE ARREST; CELL PROLIFERATION; CELL DIFFERENTIATION; WOUND HEALING; EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX production, immunosuppression and ONCOGENESIS. TGF-beta Type II Receptor,TGF-beta Type II Receptors,TGFBR2,TbetaR-II Kinase,Transforming Growth Factor-beta Type II Receptor,Transforming Growth Factor-beta Type II Receptors,Type II TGF-beta Receptor,Type II TGF-beta Receptors,Kinase, TbetaR-II,Receptor, Transforming Growth Factor beta Type II,TGF beta Type II Receptor,TGF beta Type II Receptors,TbetaR II Kinase,Transforming Growth Factor beta Type II Receptor,Transforming Growth Factor beta Type II Receptors,Type II TGF beta Receptor,Type II TGF beta Receptors
D015331 Cohort Studies Studies in which subsets of a defined population are identified. These groups may or may not be exposed to factors hypothesized to influence the probability of the occurrence of a particular disease or other outcome. Cohorts are defined populations which, as a whole, are followed in an attempt to determine distinguishing subgroup characteristics. Birth Cohort Studies,Birth Cohort Study,Closed Cohort Studies,Cohort Analysis,Concurrent Studies,Historical Cohort Studies,Incidence Studies,Analysis, Cohort,Cohort Studies, Closed,Cohort Studies, Historical,Studies, Closed Cohort,Studies, Concurrent,Studies, Historical Cohort,Analyses, Cohort,Closed Cohort Study,Cohort Analyses,Cohort Studies, Birth,Cohort Study,Cohort Study, Birth,Cohort Study, Closed,Cohort Study, Historical,Concurrent Study,Historical Cohort Study,Incidence Study,Studies, Birth Cohort,Studies, Cohort,Studies, Incidence,Study, Birth Cohort,Study, Closed Cohort,Study, Cohort,Study, Concurrent,Study, Historical Cohort,Study, Incidence
D015398 Signal Transduction The intracellular transfer of information (biological activation/inhibition) through a signal pathway. In each signal transduction system, an activation/inhibition signal from a biologically active molecule (hormone, neurotransmitter) is mediated via the coupling of a receptor/enzyme to a second messenger system or to an ion channel. Signal transduction plays an important role in activating cellular functions, cell differentiation, and cell proliferation. Examples of signal transduction systems are the GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID-postsynaptic receptor-calcium ion channel system, the receptor-mediated T-cell activation pathway, and the receptor-mediated activation of phospholipases. Those coupled to membrane depolarization or intracellular release of calcium include the receptor-mediated activation of cytotoxic functions in granulocytes and the synaptic potentiation of protein kinase activation. Some signal transduction pathways may be part of larger signal transduction pathways; for example, protein kinase activation is part of the platelet activation signal pathway. Cell Signaling,Receptor-Mediated Signal Transduction,Signal Pathways,Receptor Mediated Signal Transduction,Signal Transduction Pathways,Signal Transduction Systems,Pathway, Signal,Pathway, Signal Transduction,Pathways, Signal,Pathways, Signal Transduction,Receptor-Mediated Signal Transductions,Signal Pathway,Signal Transduction Pathway,Signal Transduction System,Signal Transduction, Receptor-Mediated,Signal Transductions,Signal Transductions, Receptor-Mediated,System, Signal Transduction,Systems, Signal Transduction,Transduction, Signal,Transductions, Signal
D015502 Absorptiometry, Photon A noninvasive method for assessing BODY COMPOSITION. It is based on the differential absorption of X-RAYS (or GAMMA RAYS) by different tissues such as bone, fat and other soft tissues. The source of (X-ray or gamma-ray) photon beam is generated either from radioisotopes such as GADOLINIUM 153, IODINE 125, or Americanium 241 which emit GAMMA RAYS in the appropriate range; or from an X-ray tube which produces X-RAYS in the desired range. It is primarily used for quantitating BONE MINERAL CONTENT, especially for the diagnosis of OSTEOPOROSIS, and also in measuring BONE MINERALIZATION. Absorptiometry, X-Ray,Dual-Photon Absorptiometry,Photodensitometry, X-Ray,Photon Absorptiometry,Single-Photon Absorptiometry,X-Ray Absorptiometry,Absorptiometry, Dual X-Ray,Absorptiometry, Dual-Energy Radiographic,Absorptiometry, Dual-Energy X-Ray,DEXA Scan,DPX Absorptiometry,DXA Scan,Densitometry, X-Ray,Densitometry, Xray,Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry,Dual-Energy Radiographic Absorptiometry,Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry,Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Scan,Radiographic Absorptiometry, Dual-Energy,X-Ray Absorptiometry, Dual-Energy,X-Ray Photodensitometry,Absorptiometries, DPX,Absorptiometry, DPX,Absorptiometry, Dual Energy Radiographic,Absorptiometry, Dual Energy X Ray,Absorptiometry, Dual X Ray,Absorptiometry, Dual-Photon,Absorptiometry, Single-Photon,Absorptiometry, X Ray,DEXA Scans,DXA Scans,Densitometry, X Ray,Dual Energy Radiographic Absorptiometry,Dual Energy X Ray Absorptiometry,Dual Energy X Ray Absorptiometry Scan,Dual Photon Absorptiometry,Dual X Ray Absorptiometry,Photodensitometry, X Ray,Radiographic Absorptiometry, Dual Energy,Scan, DEXA,Scan, DXA,Scans, DEXA,Scans, DXA,Single Photon Absorptiometry,X Ray Absorptiometry,X Ray Absorptiometry, Dual Energy,X Ray Photodensitometry,X-Ray Absorptiometry, Dual,X-Ray Densitometry,Xray Densitometry
D015519 Bone Density The amount of mineral per square centimeter of BONE. This is the definition used in clinical practice. Actual bone density would be expressed in grams per milliliter. It is most frequently measured by X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY or TOMOGRAPHY, X RAY COMPUTED. Bone density is an important predictor for OSTEOPOROSIS. Bone Mineral Content,Bone Mineral Density,Bone Densities,Bone Mineral Contents,Bone Mineral Densities,Density, Bone,Density, Bone Mineral
D015663 Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Metabolic disorder associated with fractures of the femoral neck, vertebrae, and distal forearm. It occurs commonly in women within 15-20 years after menopause, and is caused by factors associated with menopause including estrogen deficiency. Bone Loss, Perimenopausal,Bone Loss, Postmenopausal,Perimenopausal Bone Loss,Postmenopausal Bone Loss,Postmenopausal Osteoporosis,Osteoporosis, Post-Menopausal,Bone Losses, Perimenopausal,Bone Losses, Postmenopausal,Osteoporoses, Post-Menopausal,Osteoporoses, Postmenopausal,Osteoporosis, Post Menopausal,Perimenopausal Bone Losses,Post-Menopausal Osteoporoses,Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis,Postmenopausal Bone Losses,Postmenopausal Osteoporoses

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