HSPA9 contributes to tumor progression and ferroptosis resistance by enhancing USP14-driven SLC7A11 deubiquitination in multiple myeloma

Summary: Ferroptosis, a regulated cell death triggered by overload-dependent lipid peroxidation, is implicated in multiple human cancers. The mechanisms underlying ferroptosis in multiple myeloma (MM) remain enigmatic. Here, we confirmed that HSPA9 is overexpressed in MM samples and correlates with...

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Main Authors: Na Shen, Yuan Xia, Xuxing Shen, Wei Hua, Min Shi, Lijuan Chen
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Yuan Xia
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Wei Hua
Min Shi
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Min Shi
Lijuan Chen
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description Summary: Ferroptosis, a regulated cell death triggered by overload-dependent lipid peroxidation, is implicated in multiple human cancers. The mechanisms underlying ferroptosis in multiple myeloma (MM) remain enigmatic. Here, we confirmed that HSPA9 is overexpressed in MM samples and correlates with unfavorable outcomes. Functionally, HSPA9 enhances MM cell viability, ferroptosis resistance, and tumorigenicity, suggesting its oncogenic role. Proteomics screening identified SLC7A11, a key ferroptosis suppressor, as a HSPA9 interactor. Mechanistically, HSPA9 serves as a bridge to strengthen the interaction between USP14 and SLC7A11, modulating USP14-mediated SLC7A11 deubiquitination. Furthermore, the inhibition of USP14 with IU1 enhances the SLC7A11 ubiquitination and degradation, promoting ferroptosis and showing therapeutic efficacy in MM xenograft models. Clinically, HSPA9, USP14, and SLC7A11 expression are positively correlated in MM samples, which have a prognostic value. Our study reveals HSPA9-USP14-SLC7A11 axis as a key regulator of ferroptosis in MM and a potential therapeutic target.
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spelling doaj-art-4012926c7b354cd98d02fa7bd5c2521f2025-08-20T01:51:55ZengElsevierCell Reports2211-12472025-05-0144511572010.1016/j.celrep.2025.115720HSPA9 contributes to tumor progression and ferroptosis resistance by enhancing USP14-driven SLC7A11 deubiquitination in multiple myelomaNa Shen0Yuan Xia1Xuxing Shen2Wei Hua3Min Shi4Lijuan Chen5Department of Hematology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, ChinaDepartment of Hematology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, ChinaDepartment of Hematology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, ChinaDepartment of Hematology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, ChinaDepartment of Hematology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, ChinaDepartment of Hematology, Jiangsu Province Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China; Corresponding authorSummary: Ferroptosis, a regulated cell death triggered by overload-dependent lipid peroxidation, is implicated in multiple human cancers. The mechanisms underlying ferroptosis in multiple myeloma (MM) remain enigmatic. Here, we confirmed that HSPA9 is overexpressed in MM samples and correlates with unfavorable outcomes. Functionally, HSPA9 enhances MM cell viability, ferroptosis resistance, and tumorigenicity, suggesting its oncogenic role. Proteomics screening identified SLC7A11, a key ferroptosis suppressor, as a HSPA9 interactor. Mechanistically, HSPA9 serves as a bridge to strengthen the interaction between USP14 and SLC7A11, modulating USP14-mediated SLC7A11 deubiquitination. Furthermore, the inhibition of USP14 with IU1 enhances the SLC7A11 ubiquitination and degradation, promoting ferroptosis and showing therapeutic efficacy in MM xenograft models. Clinically, HSPA9, USP14, and SLC7A11 expression are positively correlated in MM samples, which have a prognostic value. Our study reveals HSPA9-USP14-SLC7A11 axis as a key regulator of ferroptosis in MM and a potential therapeutic target.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211124725004917CP: Cancer
spellingShingle Na Shen
Yuan Xia
Xuxing Shen
Wei Hua
Min Shi
Lijuan Chen
HSPA9 contributes to tumor progression and ferroptosis resistance by enhancing USP14-driven SLC7A11 deubiquitination in multiple myeloma
Cell Reports
CP: Cancer
title HSPA9 contributes to tumor progression and ferroptosis resistance by enhancing USP14-driven SLC7A11 deubiquitination in multiple myeloma
title_full HSPA9 contributes to tumor progression and ferroptosis resistance by enhancing USP14-driven SLC7A11 deubiquitination in multiple myeloma
title_fullStr HSPA9 contributes to tumor progression and ferroptosis resistance by enhancing USP14-driven SLC7A11 deubiquitination in multiple myeloma
title_full_unstemmed HSPA9 contributes to tumor progression and ferroptosis resistance by enhancing USP14-driven SLC7A11 deubiquitination in multiple myeloma
title_short HSPA9 contributes to tumor progression and ferroptosis resistance by enhancing USP14-driven SLC7A11 deubiquitination in multiple myeloma
title_sort hspa9 contributes to tumor progression and ferroptosis resistance by enhancing usp14 driven slc7a11 deubiquitination in multiple myeloma
topic CP: Cancer
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211124725004917
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