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ArticleJournal of translational medicine2025

EMB-driven glioblastoma multiforme progression via the MCT4/GPX3 axis: therapeutic inhibition by Ganxintriol A.

Bo Cheng, Jing Liu, Ling Gao, Ziwen Zhu, Yang Yang, Shangqi Liu, Xiaojin Wu

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Bo Cheng *Department of Psychiatry, The Affiliated Xuzhou Eastern Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, 379 Tongshan Road, Xuzhou, 221000, China.
Jing Liu *Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Xuzhou Municipal Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou No. 1 People's Hospital, 269 University Road, Xuzhou, 221000, China.
Ling GaoDepartment of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Huaihai Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, The 71st Group Army Hospital of CPLA Army, 226 Tongshan Road, Xuzhou, 221000, China.
Ziwen ZhuDepartment of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 389 Xincun Road, Shanghai, 200292, China.
Yang YangDepartment of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Huaihai Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, The 71st Group Army Hospital of CPLA Army, 226 Tongshan Road, Xuzhou, 221000, China.
Shangqi LiuDepartment of Neurology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, the Affiliated Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, 199 Jiefang South Road, Xuzhou, 221000, China.
Xiaojin WuDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, the Affiliated Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, 199 Jiefang South Road, Xuzhou, 221000, China. 760020220396@xzhmu.edu.cn.

Funding

Affiliated Xuzhou Eastern Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University 2022009Development Fund of the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University XYFY202235project of Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Jiangsu Province of China MS2022066Xuzhou Health Commission XWKYHT20220137Xuzhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau KC23220
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEmbigin (EMB) is a transmembrane glycoprotein highly expressed in glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), yet its role in GBM progression remains unclear. In this study, we investigate the function of intracellular EMB in promoting GBM progression and evaluate the effect of Ganxintriol A, a traditional Chinese herbal extract, in GBM treatment.

methodsBioinformatics datasets were utilized to assess EMB expression and its prognostic value in GBM patients. In vitro experiments such as PCR、western blot,CCK8,transwell,wound healing,clone formation and flow cytometry assays were conducted to examine EMB's biological functions and underlying mechanisms in GBM cell lines. Additionally, we constructed a subcutaneous tumor model in nude mice and evaluated the effect of traditional Chinese medicine extract Ganxintriol A on the progression of GBM through in vivo and in vitro experiments.

resultsEMB is highly expressed in GBM and is associated with poor prognosis in GBM patients. EMB overexpression accelerated GBM progression, whereas EMB knockdown had the opposite effect. Further analysis revealed that EMB upregulated epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and glycolysis while maintaining glutathione (GSH) redox balance by inducing monocarboxylate transporter 4 (MCT4) and glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPX3) expression. Treatment with Ganxintriol A significantly downregulated EMB expression, effectively inhibiting GBM progression both in vitro and in vivo.

conclusionsThis study highlights EMB as an independent prognostic biomarker for GBM and reveals a novel mechanism by which EMB drives GBM progression. Additionally, Ganxintriol A is identified as a promising therapeutic candidate for GBM treatment.

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Brain NeoplasmsDisease ProgressionGlioblastomaGlutathione PeroxidaseLanosterolMonocarboxylic Acid TransportersAnimalsCell Line, TumorCell MovementCell ProliferationEpithelial-Mesenchymal TransitionFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGlycolysisHumansMaleGlutathione PeroxidaseLanosterolMonocarboxylic Acid Transporters

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