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ReviewBiomolecules2026

Molecular Mechanisms and Targeted Therapies of PTPN2 in Metabolic Diseases: A Review.

Yue Yuan, Jing Xie, Mo Wang, Yishan Li, Xinxin Zhang, Zunjie Bo, Lei Sun, Ajing Xu

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Yue YuanDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China.
Jing XieDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China.
Mo WangDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China.ORCID 0009-0001-8038-3835
Yishan LiDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China.
Xinxin ZhangDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China.
Zunjie BoDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China.
Lei SunShanghai Frontiers Science Center of Drug Target Identification and Delivery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
Ajing XuDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China.ORCID 0009-0003-5928-2970

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China No.82072142, No.82273934, No.82473928
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Abstract

Metabolic disorders encompass a spectrum of pathologies driven by the dysregulation of systemic metabolic homeostasis. Their escalating global prevalence has positioned these conditions at the forefront of contemporary biomedical research. Protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 2 (PTPN2) regulates cellular tyrosine phosphorylation and links metabolic perturbations to altered signal transduction. Functionally, PTPN2 modulates immune responses, cellular proliferation, and metabolic signaling pathways. Consequently, it influences immunological tolerance, glucose and lipid metabolism, and insulin sensitivity in a context-dependent manner. To facilitate the identification of novel therapeutic targets, this review systematically delineates the molecular mechanisms underlying PTPN2 function across diverse metabolic pathologies. Specifically, we examine its involvement in type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetic complications, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. Furthermore, we highlight recent advances in PTPN2-targeted interventions, with a particular emphasis on type 2 diabetes research, while critically evaluating existing clinical challenges and future translational prospects. Ultimately, this synthesis provides an integrated perspective for the development of precision medicine strategies in the management of metabolic diseases.

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Metabolic DiseasesMolecular Targeted TherapyProtein Tyrosine Phosphatase, Non-Receptor Type 2AnimalsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2HumansSignal TransductionProtein Tyrosine Phosphatase, Non-Receptor Type 2PTPN2 protein, humanmetabolic disordersmolecular mechanismsPTPN2therapeutic targetstype 2 diabetes

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PMCPMC13406542

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