We aimed to make an integrated analysis of published transcriptome and DNA methylation dataset to ascertain the key differentially methylated and differentially expressed genes for Alzherimer's disease (AD). Two gene expression microarrays and 1 gene methylation microarray were downloaded for identification of differentially expressed genes and differentially methylated genes. Then, we used various biological information databases to annotate the functions of the differentially-methylated/expressed genes, and screen out key genes and important signaling pathways. Finally, we validate the differentially-methylated/expressed genes in the additional online datasets and in blood from AD patients. A total of 8 hub hypomethylated-high expression genes were obtained, including Rac family small GTPase 2, FGR proto-oncogene, Src family tyrosine kinase, LYN proto-oncogene, Src family tyrosine kinase, protein kinase C delta, myosin IF, integrin subunit alpha 5, semaphorin 4D, and growth arrest specific protein 7. Some enriched signaling pathways of hypomethylated-high expression genes were identified, including regulation of actin cytoskeleton, chemokine signaling pathway, Fc gamma R-mediated phagocytosis, and axon guidance. Differentially-methylated/expressed genes are likely to be associated with AD.

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