Identification and validation of susceptibility modules and hub genes in polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis using WGCNA and machine learning.

Journal: Autoimmunity
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), superseding juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting children and characterized by various types of childhood arthritis. JIA manifests clinically with joint inflammation, swelling, pain, and limited mobility, potentially leading to long-term joint damage if untreated. This study aimed to identify genes associated with the progression and prognosis of JIA polyarticular to enhance clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Authors

  • Junfeng Liu
    Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis , 723 West Michigan St., SL 280, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States.
  • Jianhui Fan
    North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China.
  • Hongxiang Duan
    College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Guoming Chen
    Centre for Offshore Engineering and Safety Technology, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao, China.
  • Weihua Zhang
  • Pingxi Wang
    Department of Clinical Research Center, Dazhou Central Hospital, Dazhou 635000, China.