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ArticleClinical and translational medicine2025

MUC1 drives ferroptosis resistance in ICC via Src-mediated FSP1 deubiquitination and myristoylation.

Yuqiao Zhao, Shifeng Yang, Lei Huang, Xuyun Liu, Qixiang Han, Qichao Niu, Siyi Li, Chuanlie Zhou, Boshi Sun, Yanmei Yang and 1 more

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Yuqiao ZhaoDepartment of General Surgery, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.ORCID 0009-0001-3174-4825
Shifeng YangDepartment of General Surgery, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Lei HuangDepartment of General Surgery, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Xuyun LiuDepartment of General Surgery, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Qixiang HanDepartment of General Surgery, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Qichao NiuDepartment of General Surgery, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Siyi LiDepartment of General Surgery, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Chuanlie ZhouDepartment of General Surgery, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Boshi SunDepartment of General Surgery, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Yanmei YangCenter for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Xinyu ZhangDepartment of General Surgery, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.

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Joint Fund Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China U24A20370Key Research and Development Program of Heilongjiang Province 2024zx12C19National Key Research and Development Program of China 2024YFE0213800
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backgroundIntrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) exhibits poor prognosis and limited therapeutic options. Ferroptosis represents a promising therapeutic strategy, yet resistance mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study investigated the role of mucin 1 (MUC1) in regulating ferroptosis sensitivity in ICC.

methodsBioinformatic analyses of GEO and TCGA datasets identified ferroptosis-related factors in ICC. MUC1 expression was validated in ICC cell lines and clinical specimens. Ferroptosis sensitivity was assessed through RSL3-induced cell death assays, lipid peroxidation measurements, and iron detection. Mechanistic studies employed immunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry, co-immunoprecipitation, kinase assays, and deubiquitination assays. In vivo efficacy was evaluated using subcutaneous tumor models.

resultsMUC1 was identified as a critical ferroptosis suppressor in ICC. MUC1 overexpression conferred RSL3 resistance by inhibiting lipid peroxidation and reducing ferrous iron accumulation, independent of the GPX4-glutathione pathway. Mechanistically, MUC1 recruited Src kinase, which phosphorylated deubiquitinating enzyme ubiquitin-specific protease 10 (USP10) at tyrosines 359 and 364, enhancing ferroptosis suppressor protein 1 (FSP1) deubiquitination at lysine 246 and stabilizing FSP1 protein. Concurrently, Src phosphorylated N-myristoyltransferase 1 (NMT1) at tyrosine 41, augmenting FSP1 membrane localization through myristoylation. This dual mechanism potentiated the FSP1- coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) antioxidant system. MUC1 knockdown significantly enhanced ferroptotic sensitivity in vitro and suppressed tumor growth in vivo.

conclusionsMUC1 orchestrates ferroptosis resistance in ICC through the Src-USP10/NMT1-FSP1 axis. Targeting this signaling cascade represents a potential therapeutic strategy for overcoming ferroptosis resistance in ICC. KEY POINTS: MUC1 suppresses ferroptosis in ICC via Src-mediated post-translational modifications. Src phosphorylation of USP10 stabilizes FSP1 by removing K48-linked polyubiquitin. Src activates NMT1 to enhance FSP1 myristoylation and membrane localization.

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Bile Duct NeoplasmsCholangiocarcinomaFerroptosisMucin-1src-Family KinasesAnimalsCell Line, TumorHumansMiceUbiquitinationMUC1 protein, humanMucin-1src-Family Kinasesferroptosisintrahepatic cholangiocarcinomaMUC1post‐translational modification

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PMCPMC12510807

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