ArticleNature communications2016
The KDM3A-KLF2-IRF4 axis maintains myeloma cell survival.
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- Post-translational modifications in hepatocellular carcinoma: mechanisms and therapeutic potential.Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) · 2025Review
- A novel mechanism in regulating drug sensitivity, growth, and apoptosis of bortezomib-resistant multiple myeloma cells: the USP4/KLF2/HMGA2 cascade.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
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- Whole-Exome Sequencing, Mutational Signature Analysis, and Outcome in Multiple Myeloma-A Pilot Study.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
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Abstract
KDM3A is implicated in tumorigenesis; however, its biological role in multiple myeloma (MM) has not been elucidated. Here we identify KDM3A-KLF2-IRF4 axis dependence in MM. Knockdown of KDM3A is toxic to MM cells in vitro and in vivo. KDM3A maintains expression of KLF2 and IRF4 through H3K9 demethylation, and knockdown of KLF2 triggers apoptosis. Moreover, KLF2 directly activates IRF4 and IRF4 reciprocally upregulates KLF2, forming a positive autoregulatory circuit. The interaction of MM cells with bone marrow milieu mediates survival of MM cells. Importantly, silencing of KDM3A, KLF2 or IRF4 both decreases MM cell adhesion to bone marrow stromal cells and reduces MM cell homing to the bone marrow, in association with decreased ITGB7 expression in MAF-translocated MM cell lines. Our results indicate that the KDM3A-KLF2-IRF4 pathway plays an essential role in MM cell survival and homing to the bone marrow, and therefore represents a therapeutic target.
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