Lu Han , Guo-Yuan Lin , Shao-Jie Chen , Qing-Xiu Zhang , Hua-Yue Wu , Tao Huang , Fan Lu , Hong-Fei Pu , Jing-Lin Wang , Tao Ran , Gao-Liang Zou , Jian-Chao Li , Ya Zhang , Xue-Ke Zhao
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FAK-TRIM25 promotes HSC activation and glycolysis by inhibiting c-Myc ubiquitination via FBXW7
Liver fibrosis is marked by hepatic stellate cell (HSC) activation and increased glucose consumption. Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) upregulates c-Myc expression in HSCs, promoting aerobic glycolysis. This study explores how FAK promotes HSC activation and glycolysis via TRIM25. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Western blotting assessed the expression of FAK, TRIM25, FBXW7, c-Myc, and glycolysis-related proteins in human liver tissues and mouse models. Protein interactions were identified by co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) and LC-MS, and FAK and TRIM25 localization was observed by immunofluorescence. FAK inhibition reduced LX-2 cell activation, migration, and glycolysis. Co-IP and immunofluorescence confirmed FAK-TRIM25 interaction. FAK inhibits FBXW7-mediated c-Myc ubiquitination and enhances glycolysis by binding TRIM25’s RING, B-BOX, and SPRY regions. Inhibition of FAK improved liver fibrosis and glycolysis. FAK promotes HSC glycolysis through TRIM25 interaction, and its inhibition mitigates liver fibrosis, suggesting a potential therapeutic target.
期刊介绍:
Translational Research (formerly The Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine) delivers original investigations in the broad fields of laboratory, clinical, and public health research. Published monthly since 1915, it keeps readers up-to-date on significant biomedical research from all subspecialties of medicine.