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ArticleCancer research and treatment2025

CYBC1 Drives Glioblastoma Progression via Reactive Oxygen Species and NF-κB Pathways.

Hyeon Ji Kim, Tae-Jun Kim, Jin-Hwa Cho, Mee-Seon Kim, Jin-Seok Byun, Do-Yeon Kim

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Hyeon Ji KimDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
Tae-Jun KimDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
Jin-Hwa ChoDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
Mee-Seon KimDepartment of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
Jin-Seok ByunDepartment of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
Do-Yeon KimDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.

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Ministry of Science and ICTNational Research Foundation of Korea 2022R1C1C1006181National Research Foundation of Korea RS-2023-00208416
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purposeThis study aims to investigate the role of cytochrome b-245 chaperone 1 (CYBC1) in glioblastoma (GBM) progression, focusing on its involvement in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and associated signaling pathways. Understanding the molecular mechanisms driven by CYBC1 could provide new therapeutic targets and prognostic markers for GBM. MATERIALS AND

methodsPublicly available datasets were analyzed to assess CYBC1 expression in GBM and its correlation with patient survival. GBM cell lines were genetically manipulated using the CRISPR/Cas9 system to deplete CYBC1. The effects of CYBC1 deficiency on cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and cell cycle dynamics were experimentally evaluated. Additionally, the impact of CYBC1 on the expression of NOXA1, a subunit of NADPH oxidase, and downstream signaling pathways such as nuclear factor кB (NF-κB) was explored.

resultsCYBC1 expression was significantly elevated in GBM tissues and correlated with poor patient survival. CYBC1 deficiency in GBM cells resulted in reduced cell viability, migration, and invasion. Mechanistically, CYBC1 positively regulated NOXA1 expression, which in turn enhanced ROS production and activated the ERK·AKT/NF-κB pathways. The suppression of CYBC1 led to decreased ROS levels, reduced phosphorylation of NF-κB, and downregulation of genes involved in epithelial-mesenchymal transition.

conclusionCYBC1 is implicated in GBM progression by regulating NOXA1-mediated ROS production and activating the ERK·AKT/NF-κB pathways. This study suggests that CYBC1 could serve as a potential therapeutic target and prognostic marker in GBM, warranting further investigation into its molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential.

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Brain NeoplasmsGlioblastomaNF-kappa BReactive Oxygen SpeciesCell Line, TumorCell MovementCell ProliferationDisease ProgressionGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansPrognosisSignal TransductionNF-kappa BReactive Oxygen SpeciesCYBC1GlioblastomaNADPH oxidasesNOXA1Reactive oxygen species

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PMCPMC12527619

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