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ArticleCancer cell international2025

Targeting the LINC01272-FUS signal axis inhibits the migration and invasion of testicular germ cell tumors.

Xueheng Zhao, Jian Cao, Lei Xue, Liqing Fan, Fang Zhu, Zailong Qin, Ziyi Chen, Zhizhong Liu, Jinhui Shu, Hao Bo

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Xueheng Zhao *Department of Urology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Jian Cao *Department of Urology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Lei XueDepartment of Pathology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha, China.
Liqing FanNHC Key Laboratory of Human Stem Cell and Reproductive Engineering, Institute of Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Fang ZhuNHC Key Laboratory of Human Stem Cell and Reproductive Engineering, Institute of Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Zailong QinLaboratory of Genetics and Metabolism, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Birth Defects Research and Prevention Institute, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Ziyi ChenClinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan Province, Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Zhizhong LiuDepartment of Urology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Jinhui ShuReproductive Medicine Center, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, China. jhshuxyz@126.com.
Hao BoNHC Key Laboratory of Human Stem Cell and Reproductive Engineering, Institute of Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China. 1172881652@qq.com.

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the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China 2023JJ60329the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China 2025JJ60207the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China 2025JJ80836the Open Fund of Guangxi Birth Defects Research and Prevention Key Laboratory GXWCH-ZDKF-2022-03
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Abstract

objectiveTesticular germ cell tumors (TGCTs), the most prevalent malignancy in males aged 15-40 years, exhibit suboptimal prognosis despite therapeutic advances. This study aimed to identify novel diagnostic biomarkers and elucidate their molecular mechanisms in TGCTs pathogenesis.

methodsThrough integrated bioinformatics analysis of public TCGA(The Cancer Genome Atlas)datasets and clinical specimen validation (n = 14), we screened LINC01272 as a candidate biomarker. RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assays were employed to verify the interaction between LINC01272 and fused in sarcoma (FUS). Functional experiments including siRNA-mediated gene silencing, transwell migration/invasion assays, and CCK-8 proliferation tests were performed in TGCTs cell lines (Tcam-2 and NCCIT).

resultsLINC01272 is significantly highly expressed in TGCT tissues. High LINC01272 levels indicate shorter overall and recurrence-free survival periods for patients; the predictive value is particularly significant in the subgroup with low tumor mutation burden. Silencing LINC01272 can inhibit the migration, invasion and proliferation of Tcam-2 and NCCIT cells, and down-regulate N-cadherin and Vimentin, while up-regulating LAMA1. RIP assays confirmed the direct binding of LINC01272 to FUS. FUS silencing can replicate the tumor suppressive effect of LINC01272 deletion, while FUS overexpression can reverse the inhibition of migration, invasion and proliferation caused by LINC01272 silencing.

conclusionWe identified the LINC01272-FUS axis as a critical regulatory pathway in TGCTs progression, providing mechanistic insights for developing liquid biopsy biomarkers and RNA-targeted therapies.

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FUSLINC01272RNA-binding proteinTGCTs

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