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<p>This study investigated the role of ubiquitin specific peptidase 42 (USP42) in breast cancer proliferation, focusing on its modulation of apoptosis via the JNK/p38 signaling pathway. USP42 expression levels in breast cancer cell lines were assessed using western blotting and RT-qPCR. In vitro, cell proliferation was evaluated using CCK-8 assay and clonogenic assay assessed, while apoptosis was measured by flow cytometry evaluated. Western blotting was used to analyze the expression of apoptosis-related proteins and those associated with the JNK/p38 pathway. The effect of USP42 knockdown on breast cancer cell proliferation was examined in vivo using a xenograft nude mice model. USP42 protein levels were significantly higher in breast cancer tissues than in normal breast tissues. Moreover, USP42 expression was positively correlated with the advanced T stage, N stage, and pathological stage. USP42 knockdown in MCF7 and MDA-MB-231 cells resulted in decreased proliferation and increased apoptosis rates. USP42 silencing upregulated caspase-3 and Bax expression, while downregulating Bcl-2. Phosphorylation of JNK and p38 increased significantly following USP42 silencing. Treatment with SP600125 (JNK inhibitor) or SB203580 (p38 MAPK inhibitor) effectively recused JNK and p38 activation. Both inhibitors also reduced the apoptotic cell population, which was upregulated by USP42 silencing. These findings highlight USP42 promotes breast cancer progression by reducing JNK and p38 activation and inhibiting apoptosis, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target in breast cancer treatment.</p>

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Deubiquitinating enzyme USP42 promotes breast cancer progression by inhibiting JNK/p38-mediated apoptosis

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    2025年10月21日

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  • Chongwu He,
  • Jing Chen,
  • Ruibo Tian,
  • Liu Yang,
  • Wenrui He,
  • Longbo He,
  • Jiawei Xu,
  • Jianglong Li,
  • Gongxian Wang,
  • Changan Jiang,
  • Qiang Liu,
  • Xianghua Wan,
  • Tenghua Yu

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This study investigated the role of ubiquitin specific peptidase 42 (USP42) in breast cancer proliferation, focusing on its modulation of apoptosis via the JNK/p38 signaling pathway. USP42 expression levels in breast cancer cell lines were assessed using western blotting and RT-qPCR. In vitro, cell proliferation was evaluated using CCK-8 assay and clonogenic assay assessed, while apoptosis was measured by flow cytometry evaluated. Western blotting was used to analyze the expression of apoptosis-related proteins and those associated with the JNK/p38 pathway. The effect of USP42 knockdown on breast cancer cell proliferation was examined in vivo using a xenograft nude mice model. USP42 protein levels were significantly higher in breast cancer tissues than in normal breast tissues. Moreover, USP42 expression was positively correlated with the advanced T stage, N stage, and pathological stage. USP42 knockdown in MCF7 and MDA-MB-231 cells resulted in decreased proliferation and increased apoptosis rates. USP42 silencing upregulated caspase-3 and Bax expression, while downregulating Bcl-2. Phosphorylation of JNK and p38 increased significantly following USP42 silencing. Treatment with SP600125 (JNK inhibitor) or SB203580 (p38 MAPK inhibitor) effectively recused JNK and p38 activation. Both inhibitors also reduced the apoptotic cell population, which was upregulated by USP42 silencing. These findings highlight USP42 promotes breast cancer progression by reducing JNK and p38 activation and inhibiting apoptosis, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target in breast cancer treatment.