Publications by authors named "Xifan Zheng"

Article Synopsis
  • Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disease with unclear causes, and the study investigates the role of Zinc Finger Protein 652 (ZNF652) in its development.
  • Researchers analyzed transcriptome data from OA patients and healthy individuals, identifying differentially expressed genes (DEGs) linked to OA, particularly highlighting ZNF652's potential for diagnosis.
  • ZNF652 showed a significant increase in OA cases and was associated with key biological processes, suggesting it could be a promising target for OA diagnosis and treatment, although further research is needed.
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Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease prevalent in the elderly. Currently, the relationship between the senescence inhibitor Klotho and OA remains unclear. This study investigated the relationship between serum soluble Klotho (S-Klotho) and OA.

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Background: Osteoporotic fractures (OPF) are fractures that occur with low-energy injuries or during daily activities, representing a serious consequence of osteoporosis (OP). With the worsening of population aging, the number of OPF patients continues to expand, causing a significant burden on families and society. Consequently, it is significant to diagnose and analyze OPF at the molecular level.

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Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder marked by sustained joint inflammation, with an etiology that remains elusive. Achieving an early and precise diagnosis poses significant challenges. This study aims to elucidate the molecular pathways involved in RA pathogenesis by screening genes associated with its occurrence, analyzing the related molecular activities, and ultimately developing more effective molecular-level treatments for RA.

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Background: Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are rare malignancies arising from mesenchymal tissue and interlacing ectodermal nerve tissue. Immunotherapy plays an important role in the prognosis and survival of STS patients. However, there is insufficient evidence to confirm the prognostic value of m6A-related genes and to evaluate the efficacy of immunotherapy for STS.

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Background: Melanomas are malignant tumors that can occur in different body parts or tissues such as the skin, mucous membrane, uvea, and pia mater. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are key factors in the occurrence and development of many malignant tumors, and are involved in the prognosis of some patients.

Aim: To identify autophagy-related lncRNAs in melanoma that are crucial for the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of melanoma patients.

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Tumor occurrence, infiltration, and metastasis are significantly affected by the tumor microenvironment (TME). Increasing evidence has elucidated TME's clinical significance in prognostic assessment and immunotherapy efficacy. Nonetheless, no studies have reported the potential pyroptosis-related genes (PRGs) function in TME immune cell infiltration.

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