Exploring genetic and immune cell dynamics in systemic lupus erythematosus patients with Epstein-Barr virus infection via machine learning.

Journal: Rheumatology (Oxford, England)
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: EBV is a widespread virus implicated in various diseases, including SLE. However, the specific genes and pathways altered in SLE patients with EBV infection remain unclear. We aimed to identify key genes and immune cells in SLE patients with EBV infection.

Authors

  • Jiajun Gui
    Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
  • Mengyuan Fang
    Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
  • Jianxin Tu
    Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
  • Xiaowei Chen
    School of Elderly Care Services and Management, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
  • Li Sun
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.