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ArticleNeurochemical research2026

GPR40 Attenuates Glioma TMZ-Resistance Through Ferroptosis Inhibition.

Jieqiong Yang, Yan Zou, Shenqian Xu, Zhenqian Mu, Shuai Wu, Xing Xu, Zengli Miao, Xudong Zhao, Yiting Zhou

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Jieqiong Yang *Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Wuxi, 214005, Jiangsu, China.
Yan Zou *Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Wuxi, 214005, Jiangsu, China.
Shenqian Xu *Department of VIP Clinic, First Affiliated Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
Zhenqian MuDepartment of Neurosurgery, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Wuxi, 214005, Jiangsu, China.
Shuai WuDepartment of Neurosurgery, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, China.
Xing XuDepartment of Neurosurgery, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Wuxi, 214005, Jiangsu, China.
Zengli MiaoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Wuxi, 214005, Jiangsu, China.
Xudong ZhaoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, China. zhaoxudong623@njmu.edu.cn.
Yiting ZhouDepartment of Intervention Therapy, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Zhongshan Road 68, Wuxi, 214002, Jiangsu, China. zhouyiting2011@126.com.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82071381Wuxi Health and Family Planning Commission Wuxi Taihu Lake Talent Plan
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Abstract

Glioblastoma (GBM), a highly aggressive primary brain tumor, presents substantial treatment challenges due to its resistance to genotoxic therapies and frequent recurrence. Oncogenic alterations significantly impact lipid metabolism in GBM cells. G Protein-Coupled Receptor 40 (GPR40), a receptor for polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), plays a key role in neural development and neurogenesis. Additionally, ferroptosis induction in GBM relies on PUFA peroxidation within cell membranes. Considering the persistent oxidative stress in the central nervous system, aberrant GPR40 activation in glioma lipid metabolism might suppress ferroptosis, thus contributing to chemotherapy resistance. Transcriptomic analysis of TCGA data revealed upregulated GPR40 expression in malignant gliomas, alongside alterations in ferroptosis-related and drug resistance pathways. To model GBM temozolomide (TMZ) resistance, a TMZ-resistant GL261 cell line was established. Additionally, key ferroptosis markers, including iron metabolism, lipid peroxidation, and glutathione levels, as well as TMZ treatment sensitivity, were assessed. Our findings confirm that GPR40 reduces glioma sensitivity to TMZ chemotherapy by inhibiting ferroptosis. These results highlight the GPR40-ferroptosis regulatory axis as a potential therapeutic target to enhance ferroptosis-induced treatment and overcome TMZ chemotherapy resistance in GBM.

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Antineoplastic Agents, AlkylatingBrain NeoplasmsDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFerroptosisGliomaReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledTemozolomideAnimalsCell Line, TumorHumansLipid PeroxidationMiceAntineoplastic Agents, AlkylatingFFAR1 protein, humanReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledTemozolomideACSL4FerroptosisGlioma TMZ-resistanceG protein-coupled receptor 40NCOA4

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