Decoding Diabetes: Hub Genes as Pivotal Players in Cardiomyopathy and Kidney Disease.

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In this study, we performed an in- -depth bioinformatics analysis to identify shared therapeutic targets and key molecular players in DKD and DCM.\nMETHODS: Integrated computational and experimental approaches were employed. Bioinformatics analysis of GEO datasets (GSE30122 and GSE197850) identified differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Hub genes were extracted via protein-protein interaction networks and functional enrichment. In vitro validation was performed using AGE-stimulated cardiomyocytes and podocytes analyzed by qPCR, complemented by in vivo studies in rat models. Additionally, protein-chemical interactions and drug repurposing analyses were performed.\nRESULTS: We identified 48 common DEGs (P-adj< 0.05 and |log2FC| > 1.0) and prioritized 7 hub genes (CD200, CRHBP, DHRS3, EMCN, HPGD, PDGFRB, and SULF1), which were validated as dysregulated in in vitro and in vivo models. Computational screening revealed 10 promising therapeutic candidates (P-adj < 0.05) targeting core pathogenic networks.\nDISCUSSION: Our study is one of the first to simultaneously investigate the molecular underpinnings of DKD and DCM by integrating bioinformatics data with experimental validation. 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