Copy number amplification of TTPAL promotes cholesterol biosynthesis and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma progression via elevating NSUN2-mediated m5C modification of SREBP2 mRNA

Abstract Alterations in copy number are crucial genetic events in the development of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Here, we show that Tocopherol alpha transfer protein-like (TTPAL) is highly amplified and frequently overexpressed in human ESCC. Using Ttpal-KO mouse mode, we demonstrate...

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Published in:	Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research
Main Authors:	Shan Huang, Yuanyuan Liu, Manyu Zhao, Tao Wang, Lihua Mao, Ting Wang, Chunyuan Guo, Wentao Huang, Zimei Peng, Zhen Zhang, Rui Jiang, Xinrui Ma, Nimei Shen, Jun Rao, Xing Wang, Zhi Zheng, Lixiao Chen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-07-01
Subjects:	TTPAL Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma SREBP2 Reprogrammed cholesterol metabolism NSUN2 Simvastatin therapy resistance
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13046-025-03483-8