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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2025

TGFB1/CXCL5 axis regulation by LCN2 overexpression: a promising strategy to inhibit colorectal cancer metastasis and enhance prognosis.

Xiaotian Song, Shuai Xu, Dan Song, Juan Wang, Bin Bai, Yanxin An, Bin Yang, Shiqi Wang, Qingchuan Zhao, Pengfei Yu

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Xiaotian Song *Department of Digestive Surgery, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Shuai Xu *Department of Digestive Surgery, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Dan Song *Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Key Laboratory of Hubei Province for Digestive System Disease, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Juan WangDepartment of Digestive Surgery, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Bin BaiDepartment of Digestive Surgery, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Yanxin AnDepartment of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Bin YangDepartment of Digestive Surgery, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Shiqi WangDepartment of Digestive Surgery, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Qingchuan ZhaoDepartment of Digestive Surgery, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Pengfei YuDepartment of Digestive Surgery, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.

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Abstract

Background: Distant metastasis remains a major reason for the high recurrence and mortality of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the underlying molecular mechanisms driving metastasis in CRC remain poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the mechanisms underlying the inhibitory effects of lipocalin-2 (LCN2) on CRC metastasis. Methods: We assessed the expression and clinical significance of LCN2 in human CRC specimens and CRC cell lines using, immunohistochemistry, and western blot analyses. We evaluated the migratory and invasive capabilities of CRC cells influenced by LCN2 using Results: LCN2 exhibited high expression levels in human CRC tissues and an inverse correlation with N classification, advanced AJCC stages, and shorter overall survival. LCN2 expression independently predicted a more favorable outcome for CRC patients. Upregulation of LCN2 effectively suppressed CRC cell metastasis both Conclusions: This study underscores LCN2 as an independent protective factor and prognostic biomarker for CRC patients. Combined treatment with the SB431542 and the SB225002 significantly attenuated LCN2-related CRC metastasis. Targeting the LCN2/TGFB1/CXCL5 axis emerges as a promising therapeutic strategy for managing LCN2-related metastatic CRC.

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Chemokine CXCL5Colorectal NeoplasmsLipocalin-2Transforming Growth Factor beta1AnimalsCell Line, TumorCell MovementFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMaleMiceMiddle AgedNeoplasm MetastasisPrognosisSignal TransductionChemokine CXCL5CXCL5 protein, humanLCN2 protein, humanLipocalin-2TGFB1 protein, humanTransforming Growth Factor beta1colorectal cancerCXCL5LCN2metastasisTGFB1

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PMCPMC12043584

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