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MAFF inhibits angiogenesis in non-small cell lung cancer by suppressing YAP1 nuclear translocation.

Yao Ding, Shizi Wang, Rui Hu, ZiYi Cao, Yuting Zou, Wei-Ling Yang, Weihang Ji, Lin Liu, Na Xiao, Xiao Lei Li and 1 more

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Yao Ding *School of Basic Medical Sciences, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.
Shizi Wang *School of Basic Medical Sciences, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.
Rui HuSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.
ZiYi CaoSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.
Yuting ZouSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.
Wei-Ling YangSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.
Weihang JiSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.
Lin LiuSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.
Na XiaoSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.
Xiao Lei LiDepartment of Pathology, Jiangsu College of Nursing, Huaian, Jiangsu, China.
Yi ZengSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.ORCID 0000-0002-6912-1009

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Guangxi Natural Science Foundation ProjectGuangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Health and Family Planning Commission
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the roles of MAFF and Yes-associated protein 1 (YAP1) in regulating angiogenesis in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and to explore the mechanism through which MAFF inhibits angiogenesis by suppressing YAP1 nuclear translocation. Methods: Bioinformatics analysis was used to assess MAFF expression and its associated regulatory pathways. Clinical samples from NSCLC patients were analyzed by immunohistochemistry (IHC) to evaluate the correlation between MAFF expression and microvessel density (MVD). Cellular experiments were conducted to examine the effects of MAFF overexpression on proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis. Western blot (WB) and immunofluorescence (IF) analyses were performed to assess the expression of YAP1, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF). Tumor growth suppression was evaluated using nude mouse xenograft models. Results: MAFF was significantly downregulated in NSCLC tissues and correlated with advanced T stage and higher MVD. Overexpression of MAFF inhibited NSCLC cell proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis, and downregulated the expression of YAP1, VEGF, and CTGF. IF confirmed that MAFF suppressed nuclear translocation of YAP1. Conclusion: MAFF suppresses angiogenesis in NSCLC by blocking YAP1 nuclear translocation and downregulating VEGF and CTGF, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.

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Adaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungLung NeoplasmsNeovascularization, PathologicTranscription FactorsAngiogenesisAnimalsCell Line, TumorCell MovementCell ProliferationConnective Tissue Growth FactorDown-RegulationFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMaleAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingConnective Tissue Growth FactorTranscription FactorsVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AYAP1 protein, humanYAP-Signaling ProteinsAngiogenesisMAFFNSCLCYAP1

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PMID41287850
PMCPMC12640644

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