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Published on: December 9, 2016
Lactylation-Driven IGF2BP3-Mediated Serine Metabolism Reprogramming and RNA m6A-Modification Promotes Lenvatinib
Yuanxiang Lu1,2,3, Jinghan Zhu1,3, Yuxin Zhang1,3
1Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China.
Abstract:
Acquired resistance remains a bottleneck for molecular-targeted therapy in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Metabolic adaptation and epigenetic remodeling are recognized as hallmarks of cancer that may contribute to acquired resistance. In various lenvatinib-resistant models, increased glycolysis leads to lactate accumulation and lysine lactylation of IGF2BP3. This lactylation is crucial for capturing PCK2 and NRF2 mRNAs, thereby enhancing their expression. This process reprograms serine metabolism and strengthens the antioxidant defense system. Additionally, altered serine metabolism increases the availability of methylated substrates, such as S-adenosylmethionine (SAM), for N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation of PCK2 and NRF2 mRNAs. The lactylated IGF2BP3-PCK2-SAM-m6A loop maintains elevated PCK2 and NRF2 levels, enhancing the antioxidant system and promoting lenvatinib resistance in HCC. Treatment with liposomes carrying siRNAs targeting IGF2BP3 or the glycolysis inhibitor 2-DG restored lenvatinib sensitivity in vivo. These findings highlight the connection between metabolic reprogramming and epigenetic regulation and suggest that targeting metabolic pathways may offer new strategies to overcome lenvatinib resistance in HCC.
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