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ArticleWorld journal of surgical oncology2025

eIF6: a promising therapeutic target for gastric carcinoma via PI3K/AKT pathway modulation.

Shuang Hou, Hao Tang, Zhikun Dong, Wence Zhou

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Shuang Hou *The Second Hospital & Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
Hao Tang *Department of Pharmacy, Songjiang Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Zhikun DongThe First Clinical Medical Collegeofaq , Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
Wence ZhouThe Second Hospital & Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China. zhouwc129@163.com.

Funding

Formulation process and lipid-regulating signaling pathway of hawthorn acidic constituents 2023YJA-10Foundation for Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82260555Gansu Provincial Top-notch Talent Program (2023)9Joint Research Fund General Projects of Gansu Province 23JRRA1508Major Science and Technology Projects of Gansu Province 22ZD6FA021-4Medical Innovation and Development Project of Lanzhou University Izuyxex-2022-177Public Hospital High-quality Development of Scientific Research Project of Chinese Health Promotion Foundation GL-C032
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Abstract

backgroundGastric carcinoma (GC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with a dire prognosis for advanced stages. The molecular mechanisms underlying GC progression are not fully understood, necessitating research into novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets. This study investigates the role of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 6 (eIF6) in GC, focusing on its potential as a prognostic indicator and its impact on tumor biology.

methodsWe analyzed eIF6 expression in GC tissues using data from TCGA and GEO databases. Experiments included western blot, IHC staining, and cell culture assays on GC cell lines to evaluate the effect of eIF6 on cell proliferation, invasion, and apoptosis. Statistical analyses were performed using Student's t-tests and ANOVA, with significance set at p < 0.05.

resultseIF6 was found to be significantly overexpressed in GC tissues, associated with advanced tumor stage and poor patient survival. Functional assays demonstrated that eIF6 knockdown inhibits GC cell proliferation and invasion while promoting apoptosis. Transcriptomic analysis linked eIF6 to the PI3K/AKT pathway, a critical regulator in cancer.

conclusionseIF6's overexpression in GC suggests its role in tumor progression, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target. The study provides a foundation for developing targeted therapies against eIF6 and emphasizes the need for further research into its regulatory mechanisms in GC.

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Biomarkers, TumorPeptide Initiation FactorsPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktStomach NeoplasmsApoptosisCell Line, TumorCell MovementCell ProliferationEukaryotic Initiation FactorsFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMaleNeoplasm InvasivenessPrognosisBiomarkers, TumorEIF6 protein, humanEukaryotic Initiation FactorsPeptide Initiation FactorsPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktBiomarkerEIF6Gastric carcinomaPI3K/AKT pathwayPrognosisTargeted therapy

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PMID40170052
PMCPMC11963666

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