Ferredoxin 1: a gatekeeper in halting lung adenocarcinoma progression through activation of the GPRIN2 signaling pathway.
J Transl Med
; 22(1): 510, 2024 May 27.
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| ID: mdl-38802900
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is a highly lethal form of lung cancer. Despite advancements in treatments, managing LUAD is still challenging due to its aggressive behavior. Recent studies indicate that various molecular pathways, including the dysregulation of ferredoxin 1 (FDX1), play roles in LUAD progression. FDX1, a crucial protein in cellular redox reactions and energy metabolism, has been linked to several cancers. However, its exact role in the development of LUAD is not yet fully understood.METHODS:
We investigated the role of ferredoxin 1 (FDX1) in LUAD progression through analysis of its expression in LUAD tissues and its impact on patient survival. Functional assays were performed to assess the effects of FDX1 overexpression on LUAD cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. A xenograft model was employed to evaluate the tumorigenesis potential of LUAD cells with FDX1 overexpression. Mechanistic insights into FDX1 regulation were gained through depletion experiments targeting the G protein-regulated inducer of neurite outgrowth 2 (GPRIN2)/PI3K signaling pathway.RESULTS:
FDX1 expression was down-regulated in LUAD tissues, correlating with shorter patient survival. Overexpression of FDX1 suppressed LUAD cell proliferation, migration, and invasion in vitro, and inhibited tumorigenesis in vivo. Mechanistically, the GPRIN2/PI3K signaling pathway was implicated in FDX1 regulation, as depletion of GPRIN2 reversed the effects of FDX1 overexpression on cellular functions.CONCLUSIONS:
Our findings highlight FDX1 as a potential tumor suppressor in LUAD, acting through modulation of the GPRIN2/PI3K signaling pathway. These results suggest FDX1 as a promising therapeutic target for LUAD treatment, warranting further investigation into its clinical relevance.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Signal Transduction
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Cell Movement
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Disease Progression
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Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled
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Cell Proliferation
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Adenocarcinoma of Lung
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Lung Neoplasms
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
J Transl Med
Year:
2024
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China