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This study endeavors to explore the fundamental mechanism of\n \n \n \n \n \n UPR<\/mml:mtext>\n <\/mml:mrow>\n \n mt<\/mml:mtext>\n <\/mml:mrow>\n <\/mml:msup>\n <\/mml:mrow>\n <\/mml:math>\n <\/jats:inline-formula>\n in IS by utilizing bioinformatics methods.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n \n In GSE58294, differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were obtained, which were overlapped with key module genes of\n \n \n \n \n \n UPR<\/mml:mtext>\n <\/mml:mrow>\n \n mt<\/mml:mtext>\n <\/mml:mrow>\n <\/mml:msup>\n <\/mml:mrow>\n <\/mml:math>\n <\/jats:inline-formula>\n -related gene (\n \n \n \n \n \n UPR<\/mml:mtext>\n <\/mml:mrow>\n \n mt<\/mml:mtext>\n <\/mml:mrow>\n <\/mml:msup>\n <\/mml:mrow>\n <\/mml:math>\n <\/jats:inline-formula>\n -RGs) for producing candidate genes. The biomarkers were identified from the candidate genes through machine learning, expression validation, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. In order to verify the biomarkers, reverse transcription-quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) experiments were performed on human peripheral blood. Subsequently, a predictive nomogram was created to estimate the likelihood of developing IS. Next, the mechanisms and functions related to the biomarkers were explored by enrichment analysis and immune infiltration. In addition, cells enriched with biomarkers were identified, and the biological processes involved in these cells were analyzed through intercellular communication analysis and virtual knockout experiments.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n MCEMP1, CACNA1E, and CLEC4D were identified as biomarkers and subsequently validated by RT-qPCR. RT-qPCR revealed that CLEC4D is the most sensitive biomarker. The nomogram analysis revealed that these biomarkers possess strong diagnostic value. Immune infiltration analysis indicated that all three biomarkers are strongly correlated with neutrophils. Additionally, in the single-cell transcriptome data, these biomarkers were predominantly enriched in neutrophils. Compared to the sham group, the middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) group exhibited enhanced immune-inflammatory responses. 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