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ArticleNature communications2026

YBX1 Confers immunosuppressive bone metastatic traits in non-small cell lung cancer.

Kai Zhang, Bin Li, Qingshui Wang, Xiuli Zhang, Cheng Cheng, Mengyao Lv, Mengyang Huang, Zihui Liang, Zijie Xie, Yao Lin and 3 more

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Kai Zhang *Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Bin Li *Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Qingshui Wang *Affiliated People's Hospital, Fujian-Macao Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Traditional Chinese Medicine-Oriented Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment, Fujian-Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan Collaborative Laboratory for the Inheritance and Innovation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1714-1737
Xiuli Zhang *Affiliated People's Hospital, Fujian-Macao Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Traditional Chinese Medicine-Oriented Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment, Fujian-Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan Collaborative Laboratory for the Inheritance and Innovation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Cheng ChengNanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Mengyao LvDepartment of Oncology, the Second Hospital of Nanjing, Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Mengyang HuangDepartment of Oncology, the Second Hospital of Nanjing, Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Zihui LiangDepartment of Oncology, the Second Hospital of Nanjing, Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Zijie XieDepartment of Oncology, the Second Hospital of Nanjing, Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Yao LinAffiliated People's Hospital, Fujian-Macao Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Traditional Chinese Medicine-Oriented Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment, Fujian-Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan Collaborative Laboratory for the Inheritance and Innovation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China. yaolin@fjtcm.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0493-0155
Yang ZhaoNanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China. zhaoyang-doc@outlook.com.
Lilin GeNanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China. gelilin@njucm.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8129-8926
Jing ChenNanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China. dr_chenjing@njucm.edu.cn.

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Abstract

The spread of lung cancer to bone is a devastating complication often linked to resistance against immunotherapy, but the reasons for this connection are poorly understood. Here we show that the transcription factor YBX1 acts as a central regulator driving both bone metastasis and the formation of an immunosuppressive environment in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). YBX1 achieves this by activating distinct signaling pathways (IL6 and CCL5, respectively). Mechanistically, YBX1 protein levels are controlled by glycosylation that marks it for autophagic degradation inside cells. Notably, reduced YBX1 glycosylation was observed in highly bone-metastatic NSCLC cells. Importantly, we identified a drug candidate, Icaritin, which boosts this sugar-modification, leading to YBX1 degradation. This dual action inhibits bone metastasis and re-sensitizes tumors to immune attack. Our work reveals YBX1 as a promising single target for combating bone spread and overcoming immunotherapy resistance.

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Bone NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungLung NeoplasmsY-Box-Binding Protein 1AnimalsAutophagyCell Line, TumorChemokine CCL5FemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGlycosylationHumansInterleukin-6MiceSignal TransductionChemokine CCL5Interleukin-6Y-Box-Binding Protein 1YBX1 protein, human

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