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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2025

Integrated analysis identifies P4HA2 as a key regulator of STAT1-mediated colorectal cancer progression and a potential biomarker for precision therapy.

Qianshi Zhang, Yinan Zhang, Zhiwei Sun, Huanle Wang, Guohang Dai, Yue Meng, Shasha Shi, Shuangyi Ren

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Qianshi Zhang *Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Yinan Zhang *Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Zhiwei SunDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Huanle WangDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Guohang DaiDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Yue MengDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Shasha Shi *Department of Ultrasound, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Shuangyi Ren *Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.

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Introduction: P4HA2 is implicated in regulating tumor microenvironment formation and may play roles in inflammation and tumor immunity. However, its mechanistic involvement in colorectal cancer (CRC) remains largely unexplored. Methods: We analyzed P4HA2 expression in CRC tissues and correlated it with clinicopathological features. Functional assays (CCK8, wound healing, Transwell) were performed to assess proliferation and migration. Proteomic analysis identified downstream targets, with STAT1/PD-L1 pathway validation. Results: High P4HA2 expression correlated with advanced T/M stages and served as an independent poor prognostic factor. Functional experiments confirmed P4HA2's role in promoting CRC proliferation and migration. Mechanistically, P4HA2 bound to and downregulated STAT1, subsequently modulating the STAT1/PD-L1 pathway. Discussion: Our findings reveal P4HA2 promotes CRC progression and suppresses anti-tumor immunity via STAT1/PD-L1 axis regulation. This study uncovers a novel pathogenic mechanism, positioning P4HA2 as a potential therapeutic target in CRC.

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colorectal cancerP4HA2PD-L1prognostic markerSTAT1

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