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ArticleCell death & disease2026

The OAS1-FASN axis promotes pancreatic cancer by coordinating lipogenic stress and the unfolded protein response.

Yuheng Zhu, Hongfei Yao, Chunjing Li, Jie Peng, Jieqiong Ge, Meng Liu, Tongyi Zhang, Zhiwei Cai, Chongyi Jiang

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Yuheng Zhu *Department of Hepato‑Biliary‑Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-5072-7112
Hongfei Yao *Department of Hepato‑Biliary‑Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China.
Chunjing Li *Department of Hepato‑Biliary‑Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China.
Jie Peng *Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, PR China.
Jieqiong GeDepartment of Nursing, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China.
Meng LiuDepartment of Hepato‑Biliary‑Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China.
Tongyi ZhangDepartment of Hepato‑Biliary‑Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China. tongyizhang1983@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-7396-8932
Zhiwei CaiDepartment of Hepato‑Biliary‑Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China. zhiweicai@fudan.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-7359-8873
Chongyi JiangDepartment of Hepato‑Biliary‑Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China. cyjiang@fudan.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-2087-8038

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National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 82372968
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Metabolic reprogramming, characterized by dysregulated lipid metabolism and consequent endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, constitutes a hallmark of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Within this metabolic landscape, the 2'-5'-Oligoadenylate Synthetase (OAS) family member OAS1 is identified as a critical driver of malignancy, exhibiting specific upregulation in PDAC tissues that correlates with poor patient prognosis. Functionally, OAS1 drives tumor progression, including cell proliferation and metastasis, by operating as a non-canonical metabolic regulator. Mechanistically, OAS1 binds to fatty acid synthase (FASN), maintaining its functional protein levels and thereby promoting FASN-dependent lipid synthesis. The resulting surge in de novo lipid synthesis and lipid droplet accumulation precipitates an adaptive ER stress response via the PERK-ATF4 signaling axis. Consequently, a functional OAS1-FASN axis operates to coordinate lipid overload with pro-survival ER stress signaling, establishing OAS1 as a pivotal metabolic regulator and a viable biomarker in PDAC.

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2',5'-Oligoadenylate SynthetaseCarcinoma, Pancreatic DuctalFatty Acid Synthase, Type ILipogenesisPancreatic NeoplasmsUnfolded Protein ResponseAnimalsCell Line, TumorEndoplasmic Reticulum StressHumansMetabolic ReprogrammingSignal Transduction2',5'-Oligoadenylate SynthetaseFASN protein, humanFatty Acid Synthase, Type IOAS1 protein, human

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PMCPMC13448175

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