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- Gene:
- EIF4E2 NIH gene
- Name:
- eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E family member 2
- Previous symbol:
- EIF4EL3
- Synonyms:
- IF4e, 4EHP
- Chromosome:
- 2q37.1
- Locus Type:
- gene with protein product
- Date approved:
- 1999-07-22
- Date modifiied:
- 2015-08-25
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- Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a highly aggressive malignancy with limited options for early diagnosis and poor clinical outcomes. In the present study, PIWI‑interacting RNA (piR)‑164552 was identified as a novel oncogenic regulator in HNSCC. piR‑164552 was found to be markedly upregulated in tumor tissues and serum exosomes and its expression promoted the proliferation, migration, invasion and tumorigenicity of HNSCC cells both and . Mechanistic analyses revealed that piR‑164552 interacted with RNA‑binding motif protein 4 (RBM4) and positively regulated RBM4 protein levels, which in turn enhanced the expression of eukaryotic initiation factor 4E‑like 2 (EIF4E2), forming a piR‑164552/RBM4/EIF4E2 axis. Integrated transcriptomic and translatomic profiling further demonstrated that this axis orchestrated extensive reprogramming of mRNA metabolism, ribosome biogenesis and cancer‑associated signaling pathways, underscoring its multilayered role in tumor progression. The present findings highlighted the diagnostic potential of piR‑164552 and uncovered its key contribution to the molecular network driving HNSCC, providing new insights into biomarker development and therapeutic strategies. - Source: PubMed
Publication date: 2026/08/14
Yang ShanShang ZhenXia ShunxianLiu HongboDong YanhanWang XiaominXu WenhuaLu Haijun - Therapeutic resistance to DNA-damaging agents (DDAs) remains a primary obstacle in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment. Through multi-level analyses of clinical cohorts, cell lines, and derived resistant models, we identify eIF4E2 as a promising predictor of resistance to diverse DDAs. Using cisplatin as a model DDA, we find that eIF4E2 deficiency enhances DNA repair and promotes chemoresistance. Mechanistically, eIF4E2 represses translation of the DNA repair helicase WRN by recruiting the miRISC/CCR4-NOT complex to its 3'UTR via hsa-miR-130b-3p/301b-3p. Loss of eIF4E2 relieves WRN translation repression, potentiating DNA repair and attenuating DDA-induced DNA damage. Furthermore, combining the WRN inhibitor HRO761 with cisplatin enhances cytotoxicity in cisplatin-resistant cells. Collectively, these results establish that low eIF4E2 and high WRN levels predict chemoresistance, and that targeting WRN is a promising strategy to overcome cisplatin resistance in NSCLC. - Source: PubMed
Publication date: 2026/07/13
Lin XianrongZhang RuiTao WenjunWu YuxinHuang YifeiLi GuozhiSun JiajuZhang JunLiu Xiao-MinZhou Jun - mRNA translation and stability are tightly regulated and functionally linked through cis-acting sequence elements and trans-acting factors, including RNA-binding proteins (RBPs). Here, we report that two chordate-specific paralogous RBPs, ZC3H7A and ZC3H7B, preferentially bind the coding region (CDS) and 3' untranslated region (3' UTR) of A/U-rich mRNAs, particularly those with enrichment of A/U at their wobble sites (A/U3 codons). Upon binding to target mRNAs, ZC3H7A/B promote mRNA degradation through recruitment of the CCR4-NOT deadenylase complex. Furthermore, these proteins engage ribosomes lacking elongation factors and repress translation initiation via the GIGYF2/4EHP translation repressor complex. Depletion of ZC3H7A/B or 4EHP impairs the translational repression of A/U3-rich mRNAs. Together, these findings reveal a mechanism in higher eukaryotes that links A/U-rich sequence content within the CDS and 3' UTR to the coordinated post-transcriptional regulation of mRNA stability and translation. - Source: PubMed
Publication date: 2026/06/09
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Li DongshengTuo YuanyuanSai LuhengXu XiunanPeng FujuanYan ZhipengYang QinZhao HuifangZhang Ruiping - Myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI) involves complex molecular mechanisms. However, the roles of alternative splicing (AS) and RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) in its pathogenesis remain largely elusive. In this study, we conducted an integrated analysis of the public RNA sequencing dataset GSE214122 to identify regulated alternative splicing events (RASEs) and differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in a murine MIRI model. We identified 1262 DEGs (883 upregulated and 379 downregulated), among which 232 were RBPs. Notably, 42 RASE-related genes overlapped with the DEGs. Functional enrichment analysis revealed that aberrantly spliced genes were primarily involved in critical signaling pathways, including mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK). Key genes identified within the mTOR pathway included Eif4e2, Atp6v1h, and Insr, while Traf6, Map4k4, and Nr4a1 were prominent in the MAPK pathway. Gene Ontology (GO) analysis further highlighted biological processes closely associated with MIRI, such as angiogenesis and cellular response to hypoxia. Co-expression network analysis demonstrated that the differentially expressed RBP LMNA was highly correlated with an alternative 5’ splice site (alt5p) event in Atp6v1h (clualt5p2389), the splicing ratio of which was significantly elevated in the MIRI group. Independent experimental validation confirmed the significant upregulation of splice isoforms for Eif4e2, Traf6, Insr, and Nr4a1. Furthermore, mRNA levels of seven RBPs (Anxa2, Fn1, Hyou1, Hif1a, Lmna, Myh9, and Stmn1) were significantly upregulated, whereas Crebrf was significantly downregulated. The Western blot results showed that the protein levels of HIF1A, FN1, LMNA, and EIF4E2 were increased in the MIRI group, while the expression of CREBRF protein was decreased. In conclusion, this study provides a systematic landscape of AS and RBP dysregulation in MIRI. We report for the first time that Lmna-regulated AS of Atp6v1h may participate in the hypoxic response and mTOR pathway modulation. These candidate RBPs and their associated AS events offer novel insights into the molecular mechanisms of MIRI and represent potential therapeutic targets. - Source: PubMed
Publication date: 2026/03/26
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