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<p>Pancreatic cancer exhibits a heightened level of autophagy, which supports the survival of cancer cells within the malignant microenvironment. The THUMP domain-containing protein 3 (THUMPD3)/ tRNA Methyltransferase Activator Subunit 11–2 (TRMT112) complex has been identified as a tRNA m<sup>2</sup>G methyltransferase in mammalian cells, and its functional role remains largely unexplored in pancreatic cancer. In this study, we demonstrate that both THUMPD3 and TRMT112 are upregulated in pancreatic cancer and significantly correlate with poor prognosis for patients. Knockdown of THUMPD3/TRMT112 inhibited pancreatic cancer cell growth in <i>vitro</i> and in <i>vivo</i>. Additionally, THUMPD3/TRMT112 knockdown significantly reduced autophagic flux, suggesting a role for THUMPD3/TRMT112-mediated tRNA m<sup>2</sup>G modification in promoting pancreatic cancer cell proliferation and maintaining autophagy. Mechanistically, THUMPD3/TRMT112 deficiency suppressed TFEB translation via impaired m<sup>2</sup>G modification of tRNA<sup>Leu(CAG)</sup>, thereby inhibiting pancreatic cancer cell growth and autophagy. In summary, this study has unveiled the crucial role of the THUMPD3/TRMT112 m<sup>2</sup>G tRNA methyltransferase complex in maintaining pancreatic cancer cell growth and autophagy, presenting a promising target for future precision medicine interventions.</p>

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tRNA m2G methyltransferase complex THUMPD3-TRMT112 promotes pancreatic cancer progression and autophagy via modulating TFEB translation

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    2026年1月13日

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  • Wenbin Yuan,
  • Shi Li,
  • Yue Xi,
  • Rui Tian,
  • Yuan Liu,
  • Xingyu Chen,
  • Rui Zhang,
  • Hao Lyu,
  • Shuai Xiao,
  • Dong Guo,
  • Qi Zhang,
  • Wenying Qin,
  • Chaojun Yan,
  • Xing-Zhen Chen,
  • Cefan Zhou,
  • Jingfeng Tang

摘要

Pancreatic cancer exhibits a heightened level of autophagy, which supports the survival of cancer cells within the malignant microenvironment. The THUMP domain-containing protein 3 (THUMPD3)/ tRNA Methyltransferase Activator Subunit 11–2 (TRMT112) complex has been identified as a tRNA m2G methyltransferase in mammalian cells, and its functional role remains largely unexplored in pancreatic cancer. In this study, we demonstrate that both THUMPD3 and TRMT112 are upregulated in pancreatic cancer and significantly correlate with poor prognosis for patients. Knockdown of THUMPD3/TRMT112 inhibited pancreatic cancer cell growth in vitro and in vivo. Additionally, THUMPD3/TRMT112 knockdown significantly reduced autophagic flux, suggesting a role for THUMPD3/TRMT112-mediated tRNA m2G modification in promoting pancreatic cancer cell proliferation and maintaining autophagy. Mechanistically, THUMPD3/TRMT112 deficiency suppressed TFEB translation via impaired m2G modification of tRNALeu(CAG), thereby inhibiting pancreatic cancer cell growth and autophagy. In summary, this study has unveiled the crucial role of the THUMPD3/TRMT112 m2G tRNA methyltransferase complex in maintaining pancreatic cancer cell growth and autophagy, presenting a promising target for future precision medicine interventions.