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Identification of STAT3 and BIRC5 as anoikis-related biomarkers in psoriasis

Wanting Bai1,2, Kunqin Wang1,2, Shaobo Wu1,2

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.

Scientific Reports
|August 7, 2025
PubMed

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This study reveals a connection between anoikis, a programmed cell death, and psoriasis. Key genes STAT3 and BIRC5 are implicated, suggesting potential therapeutic targets for psoriasis treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Cell Biology
  • Immunodermatology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Anoikis, a form of programmed cell death triggered by detachment from the extracellular matrix, has an unclear role in psoriasis pathogenesis.
  • Understanding anoikis-related mechanisms is crucial for elucidating psoriasis development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between psoriasis and apoptosis, specifically focusing on anoikis-related genes.
  • To identify key differentially expressed anoikis-related genes (DE-ARGs) in psoriasis and explore their functional significance.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized GEO database for psoriasis DEGs, overlapped with anoikis genes from GeneCards to identify DE-ARGs.
  • Constructed a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network, performed Gene Ontology (GO), KEGG, and ssGSEA enrichment analyses.
  • Conducted immune cell infiltration analysis, single-cell data analysis, qRT-PCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and drug prediction.

Main Results:

  • Identified 18 DE-ARGs, with STAT3 and BIRC5 highlighted as key genes in psoriasis.
  • Enrichment analyses indicated DE-ARGs are involved in anoikis regulation and epithelial cell proliferation.
  • Confirmed elevated BIRC5 and STAT3 expression in psoriasis lesions and observed differences in dendritic and mast cell populations.

Conclusions:

  • Established a significant link between anoikis and psoriasis, underscoring the critical roles of STAT3 and BIRC5.
  • STAT3 and BIRC5 represent promising therapeutic targets for psoriasis prevention and treatment.
Keywords:
AnoikisBiomarkersDEGsImmune microenvironmentPsoriasis

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