Mitochondrial TSPO Promotes Hepatocellular Carcinoma Progression through Ferroptosis Inhibition and Immune Evasion

Abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignancies with poor prognosis, and novel treatment strategies are urgently needed. Mitochondria are key regulators of cellular homeostasis and potential targets for tumor therapy. Here, the role of mitochondrial translocator protein (TSPO) in the regulation of ferroptosis and antitumor immunity is investigated and the potential therapeutic implications for HCC are assessed. TSPO is highly expressed in HCC and associated with poor prognosis. Gain‐ and loss‐of‐function experiments present that TSPO promotes HCC cell growth, migration, and invasion in vitro and in vivo. In addition, TSPO inhibits ferroptosis in HCC cells via enhancing the Nrf2‐dependent antioxidant defense system. Mechanistically, TSPO directly interacts with P62 and interferes with autophagy, leading to the accumulation of P62. The P62 accumulation competes with KEAP1, preventing it from targeting Nrf2 for proteasomal degradation. Furthermore, TSPO promotes HCC immune escape by upregulating PD‐L1 expression through Nrf2‐mediated transcription. Notably, TSPO inhibitor PK11195 combines with anti‐PD‐1 antibody showing a synergistic anti‐tumor effect in a mouse model. Overall, the results demonstrated that mitochondrial TSPO promotes HCC progression by inhibiting ferroptosis and antitumor immunity. Targeting TSPO can be a promising new strategy for HCC treatment.

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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
Sprache
Englisch

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Mitochondrial TSPO Promotes Hepatocellular Carcinoma Progression through Ferroptosis Inhibition and Immune Evasion ; day:30 ; month:03 ; year:2023 ; extent:13
Advanced science ; (30.03.2023) (gesamt 13)

Urheber
Zhang, Deguo
Man, Da
Lu, Jiahua
Jiang, Yifan
Ding, Bo
Su, Rong
Tong, Rongliang
Chen, Junru
Yang, Beng
Zheng, Shusen
Chen, Diyu
Wu, Jian

DOI
10.1002/advs.202206669
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023033015154644825494
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  • Zhang, Deguo
  • Man, Da
  • Lu, Jiahua
  • Jiang, Yifan
  • Ding, Bo
  • Su, Rong
  • Tong, Rongliang
  • Chen, Junru
  • Yang, Beng
  • Zheng, Shusen
  • Chen, Diyu
  • Wu, Jian

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