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ArticleJournal of pharmaceutical analysis2026

PFKM promotes chemoresistance in lung adenocarcinoma by regulating RAB8B mediated exosome release.

Qiang Wang, Qiyao Nong, Junguo Zang, Meiyu Gao, Ying Zhang, Xinyuan Hao, Yuan Tian, Fengguo Xu, Pei Zhang

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Qiang WangDepartment of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
Qiyao NongDepartment of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
Junguo ZangDepartment of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
Meiyu GaoDepartment of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
Ying ZhangDepartment of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
Xinyuan HaoDepartment of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
Yuan TianKey Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance (Ministry of Education), China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
Fengguo XuDepartment of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
Pei ZhangDepartment of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.

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Abstract

Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), the most widely existing subtype of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, characterized by challenging early diagnosis, high rates of recurrence and metastasis, and poor prognosis. Chemotherapy remains the primary treatment for advanced LUAD, but its effectiveness is often hindered by the development of chemoresistance. In this study, a targeted metabolomics method unveiled a marked up-regulation of glycolysis in chemotherapy-resistant LUAD cells. Particularly, the ratio of fructose 1,6-bisphosphate (FBP) to fructose 6-phosphate (F6P) reflected the activity of the rate-limiting enzyme phosphofructokinase muscle isoform (PFKM) was significantly elevated. We further observed a significant increase in exosome release in chemotherapy-resistant cells. More importantly, it was found that the interaction between PFKM and exosomes plays a role in regulating chemoresistance in LUAD. Mechanistically, PFKM influences exosomes release by modulating Ras-related protein Rab-8B (RAB8B) expression, impacting apoptosis and glycolytic metabolism, thereby promoting chemoresistance. Furthermore, drug-resistant cells enhance chemoresistance in sensitive cells by releasing exosomes with heightened glycolytic activity. These findings highlight the crucial role of the PFKM-RAB8B axis in promoting chemoresistance, suggesting it as a potential therapeutic target for countering LUAD chemoresistance.

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ChemoresistanceExosomesLung adenocarcinomaPFKMRAB8B

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PMCPMC13122805

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