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ArticleCell death discovery2025

SPANXB1 drives brain metastasis in breast cancer via MMP1 regulation: potential therapeutic insights with metformin.

Qi Wang, Haofeng Wu, Zhaoyi Zhai, Dongliang Fang, Chun Yang, Li Liu, Xiaowei Jia, Baopu Du, Yingqi Lyu, Mingshan Zhang and 3 more

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Qi WangDepartment of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Haofeng WuSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Zhaoyi ZhaiDepartment of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Dongliang FangDepartment of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Chun YangDepartment of Experimental Center for Basic Medical Teaching, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Li LiuDepartment of Experimental Center for Basic Medical Teaching, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Xiaowei JiaDepartment of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Baopu DuDepartment of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Yingqi LyuDepartment of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Mingshan ZhangDepartment of Neurosurgery, Sanbo Brain Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Tao LuDepartment of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Lulu WangDepartment of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. lwang@ccmu.edu.cn.
Yan GaoDepartment of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. gy1003@ccmu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4698-1129

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Abstract

Cancer-testicular antigens (CTAs) have been considered as potential prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets due to their specific expression and roles in tumorigenesis and metastasis. Among these, the function and mechanism of SPANXB1 in breast cancer brain metastasis (BCBM) remain poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the role of SPANXB1 in BCBM. Our results demonstrated that SPANXB1 was highly expressed in brain-tropic breast cancer cells and brain metastasis samples. Functional assays revealed that SPANXB1 promoted breast cancer cell invasion, migration, vasculogenic mimicry (VM) formation, and blood-brain barrier (BBB) extravasation, thereby accelerating the process of brain metastasis. Mechanistically, SPANXB1 facilitated chromatin opening at the MMP1 promoter region via histone H3R17me2 modification and upregulated transcription factor YY1, leading to increased MMP1 expression. In vivo experiments further confirmed the role of SPANXB1 in enhancing brain metastasis. Notably, metformin effectively inhibited the expression of SPANXB1 and MMP1, thereby attenuating BCBM progression. The present study indicates the potential of SPANXB1 as a diagnostic and therapeutic target for BCBM. Additionally, our findings suggest metformin as a promising therapeutic strategy for this highly aggressive disease.

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