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ArticleCancer biology & therapy2025

Unveiling the oncogenic role of lncRNA PIG13-DT in hepatocellular carcinoma progression.

Hongjie Cai, Song Chen, Shuangyan Tang, Feng Shi, Dan Zeng, Zhiqiang Wu, Fan Wang, Shuqin Huang, Dongbing Li, Wenbo Guo

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Hongjie CaiDepartment of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-9666-3172
Song ChenDepartment of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-5276-3953
Shuangyan TangDepartment of Radiology, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-5341-5355
Feng ShiDepartment of Interventional Radiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Dan ZengDepartment of Medical Ultrasonics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Zhiqiang WuDepartment of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Fan WangDepartment of Radiology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.
Shuqin HuangDepartment of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Dongbing LiMolecular Genetics Laboratory, Advanced Molecular Pathology Institute of Soochow University and SANO, Suzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-5227-9643
Wenbo GuoDepartment of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-1017-4640

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Abstract

backgroundHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality due to delayed diagnosis and poor prognosis. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are key cancer regulators, yet the role of C1orf21-DT (PIG13-DT) in HCC remains unclear.

methodsWe evaluated PIG13-DT expression in HCC and paired adjacent non-tumorous tissues. Functional studies were conducted using cell culture, cell-derived xenotransplantation (CDX) models, and molecular techniques including RNA pull-down, mass spectrometry, RIP-qPCR, and RNA sequencing. We explored the interplay between PIG13-DT, RNA-binding protein YBX3, and USP15 mRNA.

resultsPIG13-DT was highly expressed in HCC tissues compared with normal tissues and associated with poor prognosis. Functionally, PIG13-DT enhanced cancer stem cell (CSC) function, reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and promoted HCC cell proliferation and migration. Mechanistically, PIG13-DT interacted with YBX3, stabilizing YBX3 and promoting USP15 mRNA translation and stability, thus driving HCC progression. Clinical data from lenvatinib-treated HCC patients showed that PIG13-DT expression was correlated with poor treatment response.

conclusionOur study identifies a novel PIG13-DT/YBX3/USP15 axis driving HCC progression, suggesting PIG13-DT as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target. This work provides new insights into HCC molecular mechanisms and offers potential diagnostic and therapeutic implications.

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Carcinoma, HepatocellularLiver NeoplasmsRNA, Long NoncodingAnimalsCell Line, TumorCell MovementCell ProliferationDisease ProgressionFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMaleMiceMiddle AgedPrognosisRNA, Long NoncodingHepatocellular carcinomalncRNA PIG13-DTprogressionRNA-binding proteinUSP15YBX3

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