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ArticleBritish journal of cancer2026

Suppression of LRRC41-mediated oncogenicity in hepatocellular carcinoma via USP7-targeted small molecule inhibitors.

Yue Huang, Yiling Xi, Huizong Nie, Yan Wang, Jiahui Hu, Yating Gao, Junhui Li, Yaofang Ma, Jiahao Chu, Linglan Tu and 2 more

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Yue HuangSchool of Laboratory Medicine and Bioengineering, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.
Yiling XiSchool of Laboratory Medicine and Bioengineering, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.
Huizong NieSchool of Laboratory Medicine and Bioengineering, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.
Yan WangSchool of Laboratory Medicine and Bioengineering, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.
Jiahui HuSchool of Laboratory Medicine and Bioengineering, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.
Yating GaoSchool of Laboratory Medicine and Bioengineering, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.
Junhui LiSchool of Laboratory Medicine and Bioengineering, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.
Yaofang MaSchool of Laboratory Medicine and Bioengineering, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.
Jiahao ChuSchool of Laboratory Medicine and Bioengineering, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.
Linglan TuSchool of Laboratory Medicine and Bioengineering, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China. tulinglan@hmc.edu.cn.
Dongsheng HuangSchool of Laboratory Medicine and Bioengineering, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China. dshuang@hmc.edu.cn.
Liyan ChengSchool of Laboratory Medicine and Bioengineering, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China. Chengly@zjams.com.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8274-0894

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Abstract

backgroundLRRC41 is critical for the progression of multiple cancers, especially hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), yet its oncogenic mechanism in HCC remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the molecular mechanism by which LRRC41 promotes HCC malignancy and investigate the therapeutic potential of inhibiting its mediated signalling pathway.

methodsLRRC41 expression in HCC was analysed via the TCGA, HPA databases and experimental detection. Its biological functions were assessed by in vitro CCK-8, Transwell, colony formation assays and in vivo xenograft models. IP-MS, Co-IP and ubiquitination assays were used to elucidate the molecular mechanism, and the anti-tumour effect of the USP7 inhibitor P6620 was verified in vitro and in vivo.

resultsLRRC41 was abnormally overexpressed in HCC and correlated with poor prognosis, promoting HCC cell proliferation, invasion and tumorigenesis. USP7 stabilised LRRC41 via deubiquitination, and LRRC41 activated the NF-κB pathway by targeting HNRNPC in a K63-linked ubiquitination-dependent manner. P6620 inhibited the USP7/LRRC41 axis to suppress HCC malignancy, and its combination with lenvatinib enhanced in vivo anti-tumor efficacy.

conclusionsLRRC41 overexpression drives HCC progression and poor prognosis; the novel USP7/LRRC41/HNRNPC/NF-κB axis is identified in HCC. USP7 inhibitor P6620 blocks this axis and may serve as a potential agent for HCC combination chemotherapy. The regulatory mechanism of the USP7/LRRC41/HNRNPC/NF-κB signalling axis in HCC. Created with Figdraw.

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Carcinoma, HepatocellularLiver NeoplasmsUbiquitin-Specific Peptidase 7AnimalsCarcinogenesisCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMicePrognosisSignal TransductionUbiquitinationXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysUbiquitin-Specific Peptidase 7USP7 protein, human

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PMID41942610
PMCPMC13184117

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