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ArticleBritish journal of cancer2024

Oncofetal SNRPE promotes HCC tumorigenesis by regulating the FGFR4 expression through alternative splicing.

Qipeng Wu, Ruyan Liao, Chunmeng Miao, Muhammad Hasnat, Le Li, Lixin Sun, Xinru Wang, Ziqiao Yuan, Zhenzhou Jiang, Luyong Zhang and 1 more

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Qipeng Wu *New Drug Screening Center, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.
Ruyan Liao *Guangzhou Customs District Technology Center, Guangzhou, China.
Chunmeng MiaoNew Drug Screening Center, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.
Muhammad HasnatInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Outfall Road, Lahore, Pakistan.
Le LiNew Drug Screening Center, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.
Lixin SunNew Drug Screening Center, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.
Xinru WangNew Drug Screening Center, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.
Ziqiao YuanKey Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
Zhenzhou JiangNew Drug Screening Center, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China. beaglejiang@cpu.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0002-0420-0822
Luyong ZhangNew Drug Screening Center, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China. lyzhang@cpu.edu.cn.
Qinwei YuNew Drug Screening Center, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China. yuqinwei7213@cpu.edu.cn.

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Abstract

backgroundDue to insufficient knowledge about key molecular events, Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) lacks effective treatment targets. Spliceosome-related genes were significantly altered in HCC. Oncofetal proteins are ideal tumor therapeutic targets. Screening of differentially expressed Spliceosome-related oncofetal protein in embryonic liver development and HCC helps discover effective therapeutic targets for HCC.

methodsDifferentially expressed spliceosome genes were analysis in fetal liver and HCC through bioinformatics analysis. Small nuclear ribonucleoprotein polypeptide E (SNRPE) expression was detected in fetal liver, adult liver and HCC tissues. The role of SNRPE in HCC was performed multiple assays in vitro and in vivo. SNRPE-regulated alternative splicing was recognized by RNA-Seq and confirmed by multiple assays.

resultsWe herein identified SNRPE as a crucial oncofetal splicing factor, significantly associated with the adverse prognosis of HCC. SOX2 was identified as the activator for SNRPE reactivation. Efficient knockdown of SNRPE resulted in the complete cessation of HCC tumorigenesis and progression. Mechanistically, SNRPE knockdown reduced FGFR4 mRNA expression by triggering nonsense-mediated RNA decay. A partial inhibition of SNRPE-induced malignant progression of HCC cells was observed upon FGFR4 knockdown.

conclusionsOur findings highlight SNRPE as a novel oncofetal splicing factor and shed light on the intricate relationship between oncofetal splicing factors, splicing events, and carcinogenesis. Consequently, SNRPE emerges as a potential therapeutic target for HCC treatment. Model of oncofetal SNRPE promotes HCC tumorigenesis by regulating the AS of FGFR4 pre-mRNA.

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Alternative SplicingCarcinogenesisCarcinoma, HepatocellularLiver NeoplasmsReceptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 4AnimalsCell Line, TumorGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMiceMice, NudePrognosissnRNP Core ProteinsFGFR4 protein, humanReceptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 4snRNP Core ProteinsSNRPE protein, human

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PMID38796598
PMCPMC11231362

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