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ArticleOncogene2025

TFF3 drives Hippo dependent EGFR-TKI resistance in lung adenocarcinoma.

Shuwei Zhang, Yan Qin Tan, Xi Zhang, Basappa Basappa, Tao Zhu, Vijay Pandey, Peter E Lobie

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Article in Oncogene, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. Trefoil Factor-3 Is a Hypoxia-Triggered Pro-Tumorigenic Factor in Hepatoblastoma.Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver · 2026
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  6. Inhibition of TFF3 improves the infiltration and function of CD8International journal of colorectal disease · 2025
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Shuwei ZhangInstitute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-3980-0598
Yan Qin TanInstitute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China.
Xi ZhangShenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518055, Guangdong, PR China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4093-0897
Basappa BasappaLabortory of Chemical Biology, Department of Studies in Organic Chemistry, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore, 570005, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8844-468X
Tao ZhuShenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518055, Guangdong, PR China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4130-1144
Vijay PandeyInstitute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China. vijay.pandey@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8704-0694
Peter E LobieInstitute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China. pelobie@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8445-184X

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 82102768National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 82172618
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Intrinsic and acquired resistance represent major obstacles to optimize outcomes in epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) targeted therapy in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). Hence, a deeper understanding of EGFR-TKI resistance mechanisms in LUAD will potentially assist in formulating strategies to delay or overcome such resistance. Herein, it was observed that trefoil factor 3 (TFF3) is a crucial mediator of the LUAD EGFR-TKI response. TFF3 conferred intrinsic resistance to EGFR inhibition in LUAD by promotion of EGFR activation. TFF3 expression was also increased in acquired EGFR-TKI resistant LUAD, accompanied by reduced EGFR activation. YAP, a key mediator of the Hippo signaling, was positively regulated by TFF3 by post-transcriptional mechanisms and was responsible for acquired EGFR-TKI resistance mediated by TFF3. Inhibition of TFF3 by a small molecule inhibitor not only enhanced EGFR-TKI sensitivity in LUAD cells but also restored the sensitivity of acquired EGFR-TKI resistant LUAD cells to EGFR-TKIs in vitro and in vivo. These findings demonstrate a pivotal function of TFF3 in mediating both intrinsic and acquired EGFR-TKI resistance in LUAD and may offer a potential therapeutic mechanism for delaying or overcoming resistance to EGFR-TKIs.

Indexed as

Adenocarcinoma of LungDrug Resistance, NeoplasmLung NeoplasmsProtein Kinase InhibitorsProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesTrefoil Factor-3AnimalsCell Line, TumorErbB ReceptorsGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHippo Signaling PathwayHumansMiceSignal TransductionXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysEGFR protein, humanErbB ReceptorsProtein Kinase InhibitorsProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesTFF3 protein, humanTrefoil Factor-3

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