Identification of ion channel-related genes as diagnostic markers and potential therapeutic targets for osteoarthritis through bioinformatics and machine learning-based approaches.
Journal:
Biomarkers : biochemical indicators of exposure, response, and susceptibility to chemicals
PMID:
38767974
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating joint disorder characterized by the progressive degeneration of articular cartilage. Although the role of ion channels in OA pathogenesis is increasingly recognized, diagnostic markers and targeted therapies remain limited.