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ArticleCell communication and signaling : CCS2026

SMYD3 synergises with RACK1 to promote colorectal cancer lung metastasis by recruiting SMAD3.

Xiaoming Bai, Dong Han, Jie Chen, Siqi Sheng, Haimei Feng, Hongyu Wang, Ke Xu, Yadi Huang, Mengxi Huang, Xiaoyuan Chu and 2 more

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Xiaoming Bai *Jinling Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Dong Han *Department of Medical Oncology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 305 Zhongshan East Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210000, China.
Jie Chen *Department of Medical Oncology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 305 Zhongshan East Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210000, China.
Siqi ShengDepartment of Medical Oncology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 305 Zhongshan East Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210000, China.
Haimei FengJinling Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Hongyu WangJinling Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Ke XuDepartment of Medical Oncology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 305 Zhongshan East Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210000, China.
Yadi HuangDepartment of Medical Oncology, Jinling Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.
Mengxi HuangDepartment of Medical Oncology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 305 Zhongshan East Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210000, China. huangmengxi1@163.com.
Xiaoyuan ChuJinling Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. chuxiaoyuan000@163.com.
Yitian ChenJinling Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. yitianchen@126.com.
Zengjie LeiJinling Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. leizengjie@163.com.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 81702442National Natural Science Foundation of China 81972332National Natural Science Foundation of China 82072725
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cancer metastasis is the leading cause of mortality associated with cancer, and the prognosis for patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer(CRC) largely depends on the occurrence of metastasis during the progression of the disease. A comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms underlying metastasis in CRC is essential for advancing treatment strategies. Through integrated bioinformatics analysis of mRNA expression profiles and epigenetic modifiers, we identified SMYD3 as the top differentially expressed histone modifier in CRC. Clinically, SMYD3 overexpression significantly associates with poor prognosis and enhances metastatic potential. Utilizing immunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry, we discovered RACK1 as a novel SMYD3-interacting protein. Subsequent mechanistic studies revealed a tripartite interaction network: SMYD3 recruits SMAD3 through RACK1-mediated scaffolding, facilitating transcriptional activation of the downstream effector TSKU. Notably, RACK1 depletion disrupts SMYD3-SMAD3 complex formation, establishing the critical role of this axis in metastasis regulation. Consequently, inhibiting the SMYD3-SMAD3 interaction may represent a promising therapeutic strategy for addressing CRC metastasis. In conclusion, targeting the SMYD3-RACK1-SMAD3 transcriptional complex presents a viable approach for the treatment of CRC metastasis.

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Colorectal NeoplasmsHistone-Lysine N-MethyltransferaseLung NeoplasmsNeoplasm ProteinsReceptors for Activated C KinaseSmad3 ProteinAnimalsCell Line, TumorGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansProtein BindingHistone-Lysine N-MethyltransferaseNeoplasm ProteinsRACK1 protein, humanReceptors for Activated C KinaseSmad3 ProteinSMAD3 protein, humanSMYD3 protein, humanColorectal cancerMetastasisRACK1SMAD3SMYD3

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PMCPMC12954928

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