Abstract
Invasion and metastasis are major causes of mortality in breast cancer (BRCA) patients. LHPP, known for its tumor-suppressive effects, has an undefined role in BRCA. We found reduced LHPP protein in BRCA tissues, with lower levels correlating with poor patient outcomes. Invitro studies show LHPP inhibits BRCA cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and stemness. Invivo xenograft models support LHPP's role in curbing tumorigenesis and lung metastasis. Mechanistically, LHPP interacts with ERK and P38 MAPK, leading to their dephosphorylation and suppression of the MAPK pathway. We also reveal ETS1, a MAPK effector, repressing LHPP mRNA transcription, suggesting a LHPP-P38 MAPK/ERK-ETS1 negative feedback loop as a key regulatory mechanism in controlling BRCA invasion and metastasis.
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