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ArticleBritish journal of cancer2024

GFPT2: A novel biomarker in mesothelioma for diagnosis and prognosis and its molecular mechanism in malignant progression.

Jia Wei, Suiqing Zhou, Gang Chen, Tingting Chen, Yan Wang, Jue Zou, Fang Zhou, Jiali Liu, Qixing Gong

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Jia Wei *Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-6608-6946
Suiqing Zhou *Hepatobiliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Key Laboratory of Liver Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, NHC Key Laboratory of Living Donor Liver Transplantation (Nanjing Medical University), Nanjing, China.
Gang Chen *Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Tingting ChenDepartment of Pathology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.
Yan WangDepartment of Pathology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Jue ZouDepartment of Pathology, Nanjing Chest Hospital, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Fang ZhouJiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. zf1113@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8271-4116
Jiali LiuJiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. carrie19910823@hotmail.com.
Qixing GongDepartment of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China. gongqixing@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9573-9358

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backgroundMesothelioma (MESO) is an insidious malignancy with a complex diagnosis and a poor prognosis. Our study unveils Glutamine-Fructose-6-Phosphate Transaminase 2 (GFPT2) as a valuable diagnostic and prognostic marker for MESO, exploring its role in MESO pathogenesis.

methodsWe utilised tissue samples and clinicopathologic data to evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic significance of GFPT2 as a biomarker for MESO. The role of GFPT2 in the malignant progression of MESO was investigated through in vitro and in vivo experiments. The activation of NF-κB-p65 through O-GlcNAcylation at Ser

resultsThe study demonstrates that GFPT2 exhibits a sensitivity of 92.60% in diagnosing MESO. Overexpression of it has been linked to an unfavourable prognosis. Through rigorous verification, we have confirmed that elevated GFPT2 levels drive malignant proliferation, invasiveness, and metastasis in MESO. At the molecular level, GFPT2 augments p65 O-GlcNAcylation, orchestrating its nuclear translocation and activating the NF-κB signalling pathway.

conclusionsOur insights suggest GFPT2's potential as a distinctive biomarker for MESO diagnosis and prognosis, and as an innovative therapeutic target, offering a new horizon for identification and treatment strategies in MESO management.

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Biomarkers, TumorDisease ProgressionAnimalsCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationFemaleGlutamine-Fructose-6-Phosphate Transaminase (Isomerizing)HumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMesotheliomaMesothelioma, MalignantMiceMice, NudeMiddle AgedPrognosisBiomarkers, TumorGFPT2 protein, humanGlutamine-Fructose-6-Phosphate Transaminase (Isomerizing)Transcription Factor RelA

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PMCPMC11519369

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