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ArticleCytoJournal2025

The mechanism of prostaglandin E2 upregulation of programmed death ligand 1 expression promoting immune escape in non-small cell lung cancer.

Tian Wang, Lei Liu, Sen Liu

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3 authors.

Tian WangDepartment of Oncology, Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, China.
Lei LiuBeijing Maidekangna Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Beijing, China.
Sen LiuDepartment of Oncology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) represents a major contributor to cancer-related mortality. This study aims to investigate the prostaglandin E synthase (PTGES) role in NSCLC, especially how prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), which is synthesized by PTGES prompts programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression, resulting in immune escape. Material and Methods: The PTGES and PGE2 expression levels were tested in normal and NSCLC samples, respectively. An A549 cell line that overexpressed and knocked down PTGES was established, and cell multiplication, colony formation, and aggression were evaluated. The PD-L1 levels and cytotoxicity effect of CD8 Results: The expression of PTGES in NSCLC cells notably increased compared with that in control cells ( Conclusion: This study confirmed that PGE2 promotes immune evasion of NSCLC by upregulating PD-L1, and the mechanism involves the activation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. This research provides a novel theoretical basis for immunotherapy of NSCLC and emphasizes the clinical value of PTGES/PGE2 as a potential target.

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Immune escapeNon-small cell lung cancerPhosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/protein kinase B/mammalian target of rapamycinProgrammed death ligand 1Prostaglandin E2

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PMID41664694
PMCPMC12883099

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