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ArticleHuman cell2026

The deubiquitinase USP5 mediates anti-PD-L1 resistance in breast cancer by stabilizing FOXM1 to upregulate Nectin2.

Guangyan Li, Zhiyuan Su, Yutong Zhang, Qiguang Du, Zhongkai Xu, He Cui, Jianguo Zhang

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Guangyan LiDepartment of Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No.246 Xuefu Road, Harbin, 150000, Heilongjiang, China.
Zhiyuan SuDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chifeng University, Chifeng, 024000, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China.
Yutong ZhangDepartment of Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No.246 Xuefu Road, Harbin, 150000, Heilongjiang, China.
Qiguang DuDepartment of Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No.246 Xuefu Road, Harbin, 150000, Heilongjiang, China.
Zhongkai XuDepartment of Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No.246 Xuefu Road, Harbin, 150000, Heilongjiang, China.
He CuiDepartment of Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No.246 Xuefu Road, Harbin, 150000, Heilongjiang, China.
Jianguo ZhangDepartment of Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No.246 Xuefu Road, Harbin, 150000, Heilongjiang, China. 15771512306@163.com.

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Abstract

USP5 is a deubiquitinating enzyme whose role in anti-PD-L1 resistance in breast cancer remains unclear. This study investigated whether USP5 contributes to resistance against the anti‑PD‑L1 antibody (atezolizumab) by regulating the FOXM1/Nectin2 axis. Anti-PD-L1-resistant and lung metastatic mouse models were established, combined with in vitro cellular assays, clinical sample analyses, and bioinformatics approaches. The results showed that USP5 was upregulated in breast cancer and stabilized FOXM1 via deubiquitination, which led to increased Nectin2 expression and resistance to CD8⁺ T cell-mediated killing. Knockdown of USP5 or its pharmacological inhibition with G9 synergized with anti-PD-L1 to suppress tumor growth, an effect that was reversible by Nectin2 overexpression. In conclusion, USP5 promotes breast cancer progression and anti-PD-L1 resistance by deubiquitinating FOXM1, thereby upregulating Nectin2 expression. Targeting USP5 enhances the efficacy of anti-PD-L1 therapy, offering a novel strategy to overcome immunotherapy resistance in breast cancer.

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B7-H1 AntigenBreast NeoplasmsDrug Resistance, NeoplasmEndopeptidasesForkhead Box Protein M1Gene ExpressionNectinsUp-RegulationAnimalsFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMiceB7-H1 AntigenEndopeptidasesForkhead Box Protein M1FOXM1 protein, humanNECTIN2 protein, humanNectinsubiquitin isopeptidaseAnti-PD-L1 resistanceBreast cancerDeubiquitinationFOXM1Nectin2USP5

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