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AI-aided identification of dual-purpose therapeutic targets PRPF19 and MAPK9 in hepatocellular carcinoma and cellular senescence.

Christopher Ren, Geoffrey Ho Duen Leung, Qiuqiong Tang, Peiran Zhang, Yongming Ma, Ying Xin, Sarah Wing Yan Lok, Frank W Pun, Alex Zhavoronkov

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Article in npj aging, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Christopher RenShanghai High School International Division, Shanghai, China.
Geoffrey Ho Duen LeungInsilico Medicine Hong Kong Ltd, Unit 310, 3/F, Building 8W, Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Qiuqiong TangInsilico Medicine Suzhou Ltd, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Peiran ZhangInsilico Medicine Suzhou Ltd, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Yongming MaInsilico Medicine Suzhou Ltd, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Ying XinInsilico Medicine Hong Kong Ltd, Unit 310, 3/F, Building 8W, Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Sarah Wing Yan LokInsilico Medicine Hong Kong Ltd, Unit 310, 3/F, Building 8W, Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Frank W PunInsilico Medicine Hong Kong Ltd, Unit 310, 3/F, Building 8W, Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, Hong Kong SAR, China. frank.pun@insilico.com.
Alex ZhavoronkovInsilico Medicine Hong Kong Ltd, Unit 310, 3/F, Building 8W, Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, Hong Kong SAR, China. alex@insilico.com.

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Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most prevalent and malignant forms of primary liver cancer, with limited therapeutic options and a poor prognosis. Cellular senescence contributes to the progression of chronic liver disease while creating a microenvironment that supports tumor growth. This study aims to identify dual-purpose therapeutic targets for HCC treatment and cellular senescence intervention, potentially leading to more effective therapeutic strategies. Utilizing the AI-driven target discovery platform PandaOmics, we prioritized 27 high-confidence, and 8 novel HCC targets potentially associated with cellular senescence. Experimental validations confirmed that the knockdown of pre-mRNA-processing factor 19 (PRPF19) or mitogen-activated protein kinase 9 (MAPK9) in HCC cells significantly reduced cell proliferation. Additionally, suppression of PRPF19 or MAPK9 in hepatic stellate cells treated with doxorubicin resulted in a significant decrease in cellular senescence. These findings underscore the pivotal roles of PRPF19 and MAPK9 in both HCC cell proliferation and cellular senescence, suggesting them as promising novel dual-purpose therapeutic targets for HCC treatment and mitigation of senescence-associated pathologies.

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