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ReviewJournal of translational medicine2026

The role of PPP2R1A variants in gynecologic malignancies: a paradigm shift in immuno-oncology.

Junying Chen, Yudi Tan, Yuying Wei, Yuxuan Jin, Jingwen Huang

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Review in Journal of translational medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Junying ChenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road, Qingxiu District, Nanning City, People's Republic of China. Dr_chenjunying@163.com.
Yudi TanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road, Qingxiu District, Nanning City, People's Republic of China.
Yuying WeiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road, Qingxiu District, Nanning City, People's Republic of China.
Yuxuan JinDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road, Qingxiu District, Nanning City, People's Republic of China.
Jingwen HuangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road, Qingxiu District, Nanning City, People's Republic of China.

Funding

Beijing RongHe Medical Development Foundation 20250114-0015-2)Guangxi medical university training program for distinguished Young Guangxi medical university training program for distinguished YoungGuangxi natural science foundation project 2025GXNSFAA069466Guangxi science and technology project - key research and development plan Guike AB23026003High Level Innovation and Entrepreneurial Research Team Program in Jiangsu S202410598181medical and health appropriate technology development and promotion application project of Guangxi province S2022073National Natural Science Foundation of China 81860457
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundProtein Phosphatase 2 A (PP2A), a key tumor suppressor, is frequently inactivated in cancer through mutations in its scaffold-encoding gene, PPP2R1A. This is particularly common in aggressive gynecologic malignancies, specifically uterine serous carcinoma (USC) and ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC). A compelling paradox has emerged: while these mutations are potent oncogenic drivers, they are also powerful predictive biomarkers for an exceptional response to immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy. MAIN BODY: This study provides a comprehensive narrative review of the literature to dissect the dual role of PPP2R1A in gynecologic cancers. This review elucidates the molecular pathogenesis and immune activation mechanisms of PPP2R1A mutations, while also outlining emerging therapeutic strategies targeting this pathway.

conclusionsThe dual function of PPP2R1A mutations represents a paradigm shift in the field. Understanding this pathway provides crucial new insights that are poised to advance the future of precision immuno-oncology for patients with gynecologic cancers.

Indexed as

Genital Neoplasms, FemaleMedical OncologyProtein Phosphatase 2FemaleHumansImmunotherapyMutationPPP2R1A protein, humanProtein Phosphatase 2cGAS-STING pathwayGynecologic cancerImmuno-oncologyPPP2R1APredictive biomarker

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PMID42063097
PMCPMC13276999

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