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ArticleJournal of advanced research2025

Long non-coding RNA LINC01532 sustains redox homeostasis and accelerates lenvatinib resistance in hepatocellular carcinoma.

Yang Hu, Muhua Chen, Shiqi Sun, Chunfeng Zhang, Zechang Xin, Xiaoyan Sun, Kun Wang, Kemin Jin, Xiaojuan Du, Baocai Xing and 1 more

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Yang HuKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Department I, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China.
Muhua ChenKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Department I, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China.
Shiqi SunDepartment of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China.
Chunfeng ZhangDepartment of Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China.
Zechang XinKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Department I, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China.
Xiaoyan SunKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Department I, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China.
Kun WangKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Department I, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China; State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers, Beijing Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research, Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Department I, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China.
Kemin JinKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Department I, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China.
Xiaojuan DuDepartment of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China.
Baocai XingKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Department I, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China. Electronic address: xingbaocai88@sina.com.
Xiaofeng LiuKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Department I, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China. Electronic address: liuxiaofeng100@bjmu.edu.cn.

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Abstract

introductionLenvatinib is the first-line therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and the high frequency of lenvatinib resistance hinders the improvement of HCC treatment. Since NADPH plays vital roles in antioxidant defense and reductive biosynthesis, cancer cells exert NADPH metabolic adaptation to support their malignant activities, including drug resistance. However, the underlying mechanisms need to be further studied.

objectivesThis study aims to delineate the latent mechanism by which HCC cells modulate NADPH metabolic adaptation and lenvatinib resistance.

methodsUsing high-throughput screening, we screened LINC01532 as a critical regulator in NADPH metabolic adaptation. The function of LINC01532 in drug resistance of HCC cells was analyzed by in vitro and in vivo model. NADPH assay, malondialdehyde (MDA) assay, and glutathione (GSH) detection assay were carried out to explore the role of LINC01532 in NADPH metabolism. Furthermore, RNA-binding protein immunoprecipitation, RNA pull-down assay, co-immunoprecipitation, and chromatin immunoprecipitation experiments were utilized to uncover the underlying mechanisms.

resultsHigh expression of LINC01532 predicted poorer prognosis in HCC patients. LINC01532 stimulated NADPH production and blunted lenvatinib-induced cell death, leading to drug resistance. Mechanistically, LINC01532 bound to hnRNPK and promoted CDK2-mediated phosphorylation of hnRNPK, which facilitated G6PD pre-mRNA splicing, resulting in high expression of G6PD and upregulated NADPH synthesis. The elevated NADPH cleared reactive oxygen species (ROS), supported biomass synthesis, and epigenetically modulated gene expression. Inhibition of LINC01532 significantly enhanced lenvatinib sensitivity of HCC cells. The m

conclusionCollectively, our findings demonstrate that LINC01532 confers lenvatinib resistance of HCC cells by modulating NADPH metabolic adaptation. LINC01532 might be a prognostic or therapeutic target for HCC.

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Carcinoma, HepatocellularDrug Resistance, NeoplasmLiver NeoplasmsPhenylurea CompoundsQuinolinesRNA, Long NoncodingAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsCell Line, TumorFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHomeostasisHumansMaleMiceMice, NudeAntineoplastic AgentslenvatinibNADPPhenylurea CompoundsQuinolinesRNA, Long NoncodingDrug resistanceG6PDHepatocellular carcinomaLong non-coding RNAsNADPH

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