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ArticleAnnals of medicine2026

PPRC1 is a prognostic biomarker and key regulator of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation in multiple myeloma.

Yilin Liu, Siqi Yan, Xuemei Shu, Qiang Xu, Min Zhang, Yuxiang Wang, Dawei Wang, Tao Guo

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Yilin LiuInstitute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Siqi YanInstitute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Xuemei ShuInstitute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Qiang XuInstitute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Min ZhangInstitute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Yuxiang WangInstitute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Dawei WangShanghai Institute of Hematology, State Key Laboratory of Medical Genomics, National Research Center for Translational Medicine at Shanghai, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
Tao GuoInstitute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.

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Abstract

backgroundMultiple myeloma (MM) remains an incurable haematological malignancy, underscoring the need for novel prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets. This study aimed to investigate the clinical and biological significance of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-related protein 1 (PPRC1) in MM.

methodsExpression and clinical data were obtained from public databases and an independent local cohort. Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression analyses were performed to evaluate prognostic value. Differential expression analysis, pathway enrichment analysis and single-cell RNA-seq data analysis were used to explore biological functions. PPRC1 was silenced in MM cell lines using siRNA to assess its effects on cell survival and oxidative phosphorylation.

resultsPPRC1 was significantly upregulated in MM and was associated with advanced disease stage and poor overall survival. Multivariate Cox analysis identified PPRC1 as an independent prognostic factor. A nomogram incorporating PPRC1 and revised-ISS improved survival prediction. Functional analyses revealed that PPRC1 was positively correlated with oxidative phosphorylation and oncogenic signalling pathways. A potential connection between PPRC1 expression and immune cell infiltration was observed. PPRC1 knockdown inhibited cell proliferation, induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis and impaired oxidative phosphorylation in MM.

conclusionsPPRC1 acts as a prognostic biomarker and metabolic regulator in MM by sustaining mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. These findings highlight PPRC1 as a potential therapeutic target in MM.

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Biomarkers, TumorMitochondriaMultiple MyelomaOxidative PhosphorylationApoptosisCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisSignal TransductionUp-RegulationBiomarkers, TumorbiomarkerMultiple myelomaoxidative phosphorylationPPRC1

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PMCPMC12983811

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