Project description:Investigate genes expression profiles of postmenopausal osteoporosis with kidney Yin deficiency in peripheral blood By TCM syndrome, 10 patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis were divided into three groups: kidney Yin deficiency (n=4), kidney Yang deficiency (n=3), non-kidney deficiency (n=3), another 3 healthy postmenopausal women also were selected as control group. Whole human genome oligo microarray were applied to explore gene expression difference of the groups. Kidney Yin deficiency group was compared with other three groups respectively.
Project description:Investigate gene expression profiles of Liuwei Dihuang Pill treatment postmenopausal osteoporosis with kidney Yin deficiency in peripheral blood Liuwei Dihuang Pill (LDP), a classic Chinese medicinal formula, has been used to treat PMO with kidney YIN deficiency for three months. Whole human genome oligo microarray were applied to explore the differentially expressed genes before and after LDP treatment.
Project description:To study the differentially expressed genes in postmenopausal osteoporosis , a postmenopausal osteoporosis rat model were constructed by bilateral ovariectomy. We then performed gene expression profiling analysis using data obtained from RNA-seq of the rat femur tissues.
Project description:Background: Osteoporosis is one of the most common chronic diseases around the world, especially in postmenopausal women. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are emerging as important regulators in human disease. The aim of the present study was to analyze circRNA expression profiles in osteoporosis and to explore the clinical significance. Methods: The serum samples were collected from osteoporosis patients and healthy people. The circRNA array was performed to screen for differentially expressed circRNAs. The mRNA expression levels of target genes were analyzed by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). Results: Hsa_circ_0006859 was identified as one of the most upregulated circRNAs in the microarray analysis. Hsa_circ_0006859 in exosome was upregulated in osteoporosis patients compared with healthy controls. Hsa_circ_0006859 could differentiate osteopenia or osteoporosis patients from healthy controls with high sensitivity and specificity. Conclusion: Exosomal hsa_circ_0006859 is a potential biomarker for postmenopausal osteoporosis.
