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ArticleMolecular cancer2025

Targeting SERPINB3-MAPK axis-mediated cuproptosis resistance enhances the response to antitumor immunotherapy.

Xiao-Xiao Huang, Cheng-Ke Xie, Yi-Chao Mo, Wei Li, Yong-Ding Wu, Zhi-Yuan Li, Hao-Xiang Zhang, Ge Li, Long Jin, Xin-Quan Lin and 14 more

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5 · Who and what money

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24 authors.

Xiao-Xiao Huang *Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1083-2217
Cheng-Ke Xie *Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7986-7226
Yi-Chao Mo *Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.
Wei Li *Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.
Yong-Ding WuDepartment of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fujian Provincial Hospital, No.134 East Street, Fuzhou, 350001, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-4874-2589
Zhi-Yuan LiShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-9619-6317
Hao-Xiang ZhangShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6302-0901
Ge LiDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Fujian Institute of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-3650-5791
Long JinShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.
Xin-Quan LinDepartment of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fujian Provincial Hospital, No.134 East Street, Fuzhou, 350001, China.
Jian-Fei HuShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4801-7808
Yin-Hao ChenShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.
Hong-Yi LinShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4623-0819
Shun-Cang ZhuShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6975-3583
Jin-Peng LuShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.
Hou-Juan ZhuInstitute of Materials Research and Engineering A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, Singapore, 138634, Singapore.
Wan-Wan WangInstitute of Materials Research and Engineering A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, Singapore, 138634, Singapore.
Yi HuangShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7273-8301
Zu-Wei WangShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2568-9364
Long HuangShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1339-9906
Dan-Feng WangShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China. 251487848@qq.com.
Yi-Feng TianShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6340-4497
Cheng-Yu LiaoShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China. Deppievic@outlook.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7221-7522
Shi ChenShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China. wawljwalj@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8207-7479

Funding

Fujian Province Science and Technology Innovation Joint Fund Project 2024Y9070Fujian Provincial Health Science and Technology Plan Project, Youth and Middle-aged Talent Training Project 2021GGA006Fujian Research and Training Grants for Young and Middle-aged Leaders in Healthcare No.2021(60)National Natural Science Foundation of China 82473009National Natural Science Foundation of China 82503412Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases-National Science and Technology Major Project 2024ZD0525500/2024ZD0525502
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cuproptosis, a newly identified form of cell death, is closely linked to copper homeostasis and protein lipoylation. Using a multi-omics approach, we firstly reveal that SERPINB3 confers cuproptosis resistance in pancreatic cancer and functions as a theranostic biomarker. Mechanistically, SERPINB3 inhibits FDX1 transcription by activating the MAPK signaling pathway, thereby conferring cuproptosis resistance. We further demonstrated that SERPINB3 directly interacts with MEK1, impeding its chaperone-mediated autophagic degradation, which ultimately leads to sustained activation of the MAPK signaling pathway. Additionally, we found that SERPINB3 promotes pancreatic cancer immune evasion by upregulating PD-L1 expression on tumor cells. This phenomenon motivated the development of a triple-combination strategy consisting of MAPK inhibition, cuproptosis induction, and αPD-1 therapy for pancreatic cancer patients with high SERPINB3 expression. To this end, we further developed a metal-organic framework (MOF) loaded with both copper ions and MEK inhibitor, which significantly triggers tumor-specific cuproptosis and enhances antitumor immunity. In summary, SERPINB3 serves as a predictive biomarker to inform therapeutic strategies targeting cuproptosis, thereby establishing a novel paradigm for cancer immunotherapy that integrates metal biology, targeted therapy, and immune modulation.

Indexed as

CopperDrug Resistance, NeoplasmImmunotherapyMAP Kinase Signaling SystemPancreatic NeoplasmsSerpinsAnimalsAntigens, NeoplasmCell Line, TumorHumansMiceXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysAntigens, NeoplasmCopperSerpinssquamous cell carcinoma-related antigenAntitumor immunotherapyCMACuproptosis resistanceMAPK signaling pathwayMetal-organic frameworkPD-L1

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PMID41275193
PMCPMC12952083

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