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ArticlePancreas2026

Proteomic Characterization Reveals CYP2S1 as a Mediator of Drug Resistance in PDAC.

Vera Thiel, Wiebke M Nadler, Alexander Kerner, Laura Kuhlmann, Manuel Reitberger, Tim Vorberg, Paul Schwerd-Kleine, Elisa Noll, Nathalia A Giese, Hsi-Yu Yen and 9 more

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Vera ThielGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).
Wiebke M NadlerGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).
Alexander KernerGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).
Laura KuhlmannGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).
Manuel ReitbergerGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).
Tim VorbergGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).
Paul Schwerd-KleineGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).
Elisa NollGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).
Nathalia A Giese
Hsi-Yu YenInstitute of Pathology, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich.
Katja SteigerInstitute of Pathology, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich.
Vanessa VogelGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).
Corinna KleinGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).
Thilo HackertDepartment of General and Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg.
Ronald KoschnyDepartment of Internal Medicine IV, Interdisciplinary Endoscopy Center, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
Christiane A OpitzGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).
Andreas TrumppGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).
Martin R SprickGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).ORCID 0000-0001-9691-7574
Christoph RösliGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).

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Abstract

objectivesThe aim is to investigate the proteomic profile of different molecular subtypes of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and understand their impact on patient outcomes, particularly focusing on pathways involved in xenobiotic metabolism and drug resistance. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe study utilized the serum-free PACO cell culture model and a quantitative prefractionation-based MALDI/MS approach to establish the proteomic profiles of various PDAC subtypes. Differential protein regulation was analyzed to identify systematic alterations in metabolic and drug resistance pathways. Mechanistic studies involved the knockdown and overexpression of key proteins to assess their role in drug resistance.

resultsProteomic analysis revealed subtype-specific alterations, particularly in pathways associated with xenobiotic metabolism and drug resistance. Notably, CYP2S1, a member of the CYP450 family, was upregulated in the HNF1A+ PDAC subtype. CYP2S1 levels were further inducible by polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and SN38, the active metabolite of irinotecan via AHR. Mechanistic studies demonstrated that knockdown of AHR or CYP2S1 sensitized PDAC cells to SN38, whereas overexpression of CYP2S1 increased resistance to SN38.

conclusionsThe findings highlight the significant role of CYP2S1 in mediating drug resistance in certain PDAC subtypes. Targeting CYP2S1 and its regulatory pathways could enhance the efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents like irinotecan in treating PDAC. These results provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying PDAC subtype-specific drug resistance and suggest potential therapeutic targets.

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Carcinoma, Pancreatic DuctalCytochrome P-450 Enzyme SystemDrug Resistance, NeoplasmPancreatic NeoplasmsProteomicsBasic Helix-Loop-Helix ProteinsCell Line, TumorGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHepatocyte Nuclear Factor 1-alphaHumansIrinotecanReceptors, Aryl HydrocarbonSpectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-IonizationAHR protein, humanBasic Helix-Loop-Helix ProteinsCYP2S1 protein, humanCytochrome P-450 Enzyme SystemHepatocyte Nuclear Factor 1-alphaHNF1A protein, humanIrinotecanReceptors, Aryl HydrocarbonAHRCYP2S1GeLC-based MALDI/MSMSQBATPDAC

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PMID41001906
PMCPMC12713692

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