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This research aims to identify and validate biomarkers associated with aging in intervertebral disc degeneration.

April 11, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Identification and experimental validation of aging-related biomarkers in intervertebral disc degeneration

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Bioinformatics analysis uncovers aging-related biomarkers in intervertebral disc degeneration, suggesting new therapeutic directions.

This research aims to identify and validate biomarkers associated with aging in intervertebral disc degeneration.
Conducted bioinformatics analysis on datasets GSE150408 and GSE124272.
Screened differentially expressed aging-related genes using machine learning techniques.
Validated biomarkers through RT-qPCR, Western Blot, and immunohistochemistry assays.
Performed Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) on identified biomarkers.
Identified 33 aging-related differentially expressed genes in intervertebral disc degeneration.
Determined PPM1D, PIK3C2A, and BTG3 as significant aging-related biomarkers.
Validated BTG3 and PIK3C2A showing consistent results across different assays.

Zhang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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