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ArticleAnimal models and experimental medicine2026

Bioinformatics-based discovery of the involvement of PSAT1 in mediating the anti-lung adenocarcinoma activity of triptolide.

Zhiwen Cao, Lulu Zhang, Wenqiang Zhang, Rong Wan, Xiaogang Peng, Jinyan Xie, Ruru Bai, Jiejing Jin, Changqi Shi, Lan Yan and 3 more

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Zhiwen CaoJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
Lulu ZhangInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Wenqiang ZhangJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
Rong WanJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
Xiaogang PengJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
Jinyan XieJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
Ruru BaiJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
Jiejing JinJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
Changqi ShiInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Lan YanInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Xiangyu GuoDepartment of Endocrinology, Dongfang Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Yang ShenJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
Cheng LuInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-6474-9198

Funding

Beijing Science and Technology New Star Program Cross-cooperation Project No. 20240484711Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation 20252BAC200586National Natural Science Foundation of China No. 82560858
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Abstract

backgroundTriptolide (TP) exhibits various pharmacological activities. Our previous studies have confirmed the efficacy of TP against lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). However, the potent pharmacological activity of TP is underpinned by its complex mechanisms. Exploring its potential mechanisms is of great value for promoting the clinical application of TP and extending its clinical use.

methodsDifferentially expressed genes (DEGs) associated with LUAD were analyzed and acquired from the TCGA database, while DEGs related to TP were obtained through RNA sequencing. Hub genes were identified through LASSO and random forest models. The efficacy of TP against LUAD was validated using tumor-bearing mouse models and A549 cells. The validation of hub genes was conducted using RT-qPCR. The regulatory effect of hub genes on TP efficacy was validated through overexpression cell models. Furthermore, the potential mechanisms by which TP improves gemcitabine (GEM) resistance were explored using a GEM-resistant cell line in combination with the overexpression model.

resultsThis study validated the therapeutic effect of TP against LUAD in vivo and in vitro. Bioinformatics revealed that the mechanism of TP's effect against LUAD might be associated with amino acid-related biological processes. Five hub genes were screened and identified by combining bioinformatics methods and experiments. The overexpression model validated that PSAT1 plays an effective role in the efficacy of TP and in alleviating GEM resistance.

conclusionThis study preliminarily demonstrated that the anti-LUAD effect of TP was associated with the PSAT1-regulated serine biosynthesis pathway, and that TP effectively improves GEM resistance by inhibiting PSAT1 expression.

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Adenocarcinoma of LungAntineoplastic Agents, AlkylatingComputational BiologyDiterpenesLung NeoplasmsPhenanthrenesA549 CellsAnimalsCell Line, TumorDrug Resistance, NeoplasmEpoxy CompoundsGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMiceAntineoplastic Agents, AlkylatingDiterpenesEpoxy CompoundsPhenanthrenestriptolidebioinformaticsgemcitabine resistancelung adenocarcinomaPSAT1triptolide

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