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ArticleAdvances in ophthalmology practice and research

Functional characterization of LSM12 as a driver in uveal melanoma oncogenesis.

Junjie Tang, Fengyu Sun, Yi Ren, Liling Chen, Yang Gao, Jinmiao Li, Yaoming Liu, Chao Cheng, Ping Zhang, Shuxia Chen and 4 more

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Junjie TangState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China.
Fengyu SunState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China.
Yi RenState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China.
Liling ChenState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China.
Yang GaoState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China.
Jinmiao LiState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China.
Yaoming LiuState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China.
Chao ChengState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China.
Ping ZhangState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China.
Shuxia ChenState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China.
Siming AiState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China.
Yuxiang MaoState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China.
Shicai SuState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China.
Rong LuState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the role of LSM12 in uveal melanoma (UM) oncogenesis and progression, examining its potential as both a prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target. Methods: LSM12 expression was analyzed in relation to RNA modification genes and tumor stemness in UM. UM cell lines were subjected to LSM12 knockdown using siRNA, followed by cell viability and migration assays. The therapeutic potential of targeting LSM12 was evaluated using a subcutaneous xenograft model. Additionally, the relationship between LSM12 and the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway was explored. Results: LSM12 expression levels were significantly elevated in UM patients, correlating strongly with poor prognosis. Positive correlations were observed between LSM12 expression and multiple genes associated with RNA methylation modifications and cancer stem cell characteristics. Knockdown of LSM12 effectively disrupted UM cell viability and migration in vitro and inhibited OCM1 xenograft growth in vivo. Additionally, LSM12 knockdown resulted in notable inhibition of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway both in vitro and in vivo. Conclusions: Elevated LSM12 expression correlates with poor prognosis in UM and critically promotes oncogenic processes, including tumor cell viability, migration, and tumorigenesis.

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Cancer biomarkerLSM12PI3K/AKT/mTORUveal melanoma

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PMID41080638
PMCPMC12509769

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