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Identification of differential gene expression profile from peripheral blood cells of military pilots with hypertension by RNA sequencing analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Elevated blood pressure is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is also an important factor in global mortality. Military pilots are at high risk of cardiovascular disease because they undergo persistent noise, high mental tension, high altitude hypoxia, high acceleration and high calorie diet. Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease in military pilots. In this study, we want to identify key genes from peripheral blood cells of military pilots with hypertension. Identification of these genes may help diagnose and control hypertension and extend flight career for military pilots.

Methods

We use RNA sequencing technology, bioinformatics analysis and Western blotting to identify key genes from peripheral blood cells of military pilots with hypertension.

Results

Our study detected 121 up-regulated genes and 623 down-regulated genes in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from hypertensive military pilots. We have also identified 8 important genes (NME4, PNPLA7, GGT5, PTGS2, IGF1R, NT5C2, ENTPD1 and PTEN), a number of gene ontology categories and biological pathways that may be associated with military pilot hypertension.

Conclusions

Our study may provide effective means for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hypertension for military pilot and extend their flight career.

SUBMITTER: Zhao XC

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6042441 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Identification of differential gene expression profile from peripheral blood cells of military pilots with hypertension by RNA sequencing analysis.

Zhao Xing-Cheng XC Yang Shao-Hua SH Yan Yi-Quan YQ Zhang Xin X Zhang Lin L Jiao Bo B Jiang Shuai S Yu Zhi-Bin ZB

BMC medical genomics 20180711 1

<h4>Background</h4>Elevated blood pressure is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is also an important factor in global mortality. Military pilots are at high risk of cardiovascular disease because they undergo persistent noise, high mental tension, high altitude hypoxia, high acceleration and high calorie diet. Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease in military pilots. In this study, we want to identify key genes from peripheral blood cells of military p ...[more]

PMID: 29996846

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Identification of differential gene expression profile from peripheral blood cells of military pilots with hypertension by RNA sequencing analysis.

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Identification of differential gene expression profile from peripheral blood cells of military pilots with hypertension by RNA sequencing analysis.

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