Machine learning and weighted gene co-expression network analysis identify a three-gene signature to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis.

Journal: Frontiers in immunology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic immune-related disease characterized by synovial inflammation and destruction of joint cartilage. The pathogenesis of RA remains unclear, and diagnostic markers with high sensitivity and specificity are needed urgently. This study aims to identify potential biomarkers in the synovium for diagnosing RA and to investigate their association with immune infiltration.

Authors

  • Ying-Kai Wu
    Department of Orthopaedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Jiangsu, China.
  • Cai-De Liu
    Department of General Practice, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Wei Fang, China.
  • Chao Liu
    Anti-Drug Technology Center of Guangdong Province, National Anti-Drug Laboratory Guangdong Regional Center, Guangzhou 510230, China.
  • Jun Wu
    Department of Emergency, Zhuhai Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Zhuhai, 519020, Guangdong Province, China. quanshabai43@163.com.
  • Zong-Gang Xie
    Department of Orthopaedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Jiangsu, China.