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ArticleJournal of clinical and translational hepatology2025

ATOX1 Promotes Hepatocellular Carcinoma Carcinogenesis via Activation of the c-Myb/PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway.

Qin Ouyang, Siyu Jia, Qianyu Zhu, Yanmeng Li, Huaduan Zi, Sisi Chen, Pingping He, Hengcheng Tang, Yanling Li, Anjian Xu and 5 more

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Article in Journal of clinical and translational hepatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Qin OuyangLaboratory of Molecular Biology, Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China.
Siyu JiaLaboratory of Molecular Biology, Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China.
Qianyu ZhuLaboratory of Molecular Biology, Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China.
Yanmeng LiLaboratory of Molecular Biology, Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China.
Huaduan ZiLaboratory of Molecular Biology, Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China.
Sisi ChenLaboratory of Molecular Biology, Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China.
Pingping HeLaboratory of Molecular Biology, Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China.
Hengcheng TangLaboratory of Molecular Biology, Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China.
Yanling LiLaboratory of Molecular Biology, Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China.
Anjian XuLaboratory of Molecular Biology, Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China.
Bei ZhangLaboratory of Molecular Biology, Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China.
Xiaomin WangLiver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases,Beijing, China.
Xiaojuan OuLiver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases,Beijing, China.
Donghu ZhouLaboratory of Molecular Biology, Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9507-5392
Jian HuangLaboratory of Molecular Biology, Beijing Institute of Clinical Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health; National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5180-9833

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and Aims: Despite advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Antioxidant-1 (ATOX1) has been implicated in oncogenic processes across various cancer types; however, its specific role in HCC remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the function of ATOX1 and its underlying molecular mechanisms in HCC. Methods: Immunohistochemical analysis was conducted to assess ATOX1 expression in HCC tissues. Cell Counting Kit-8, colony formation, Transwell migration, flow cytometry, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) assays were employed to evaluate the malignant behaviors of tumor cells. A xenograft mouse model was employed to assess the effects of ATOX1 knockdown on tumor growth Results: ATOX1 expression was significantly elevated in HCC tumor tissues. ATOX1 promoted cell proliferation, colony formation, and migration. Knockdown of ATOX1 suppressed tumor growth Conclusions: ATOX1 may promote HCC carcinogenesis through the activation of the c-Myb/PI3K/AKT pathway and the inhibition of copper accumulation and oxidative stress.

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Antioxidant-1ATOX1c-Myb/PI3K/AKT pathwayCopper transportingHepatocellular carcinomaReactive oxygen species

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PMID40862287
PMCPMC12375821

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