Frontiers in Oncology (Mar 2025)

The role and regulatory mechanism of lysosome associated protein transmembrane 4β in tumors

  • Yuteng Yang,
  • Yuteng Yang,
  • Yuteng Yang,
  • Yuteng Yang,
  • Yuteng Yang,
  • Yumei Li,
  • Yumei Li,
  • Yumei Li,
  • Yumei Li,
  • Yaqi Wang,
  • Yaqi Wang,
  • Yaqi Wang,
  • Yaqi Wang,
  • Xi Chen,
  • Xi Chen,
  • Xi Chen,
  • Xi Chen,
  • Yisong Yao,
  • Yisong Yao,
  • Yisong Yao,
  • Yisong Yao,
  • Dongxian Li,
  • Dongxian Li,
  • Dongxian Li,
  • Dongxian Li,
  • Guohua Yu,
  • Guohua Yu,
  • Guohua Yu,
  • Guohua Yu,
  • Xicheng Song,
  • Xicheng Song,
  • Xicheng Song,
  • Xicheng Song

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2025.1552007
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15

Abstract

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The oncogene LAPTM4B (encoding lysosome-associated protein transmembrane-4β), first cloned in hepatocellular carcinoma cells, is located on chromosome 8q22.1 and encodes two isoforms, LAPTM4B-35 and LAPTM4B-24. LAPTM4B proteins have four transmembrane structural domains and are mainly distributed in lysosomal and endosomal membranes of cells. Studies have shown that LAPTM4B is overexpressed in a variety of cancers, in which the genetic polymorphism of LAPTM4B is associated with tumor susceptibility. LAPTM4B also regulates various cell signaling pathways, interacts with autophagy-related proteins and ceramides, and regulates the autophagy process and the release of exosomes, which in turn affect the survival and drug resistance of tumor cells. In conclusion, this paper summarizes recent research on LAPTM4B, aiming to explore the role and potential mechanisms of LAPTM4B in a variety of tumors.

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