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USP34

Last update 08 May 2025

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Synonyms

Deubiquitinating enzyme 34, KIAA0570, KIAA0729

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Introduction

Ubiquitin hydrolase that can remove conjugated ubiquitin from AXIN1 and AXIN2, thereby acting as a regulator of Wnt signaling pathway. Acts as an activator of the Wnt signaling pathway downstream of the beta-catenin destruction complex by deubiquitinating and stabilizing AXIN1 and AXIN2, leading to promote nuclear accumulation of AXIN1 and AXIN2 and positively regulate beta-catenin (CTNBB1)-mediated transcription. Recognizes and hydrolyzes the peptide bond at the C-terminal Gly of ubiquitin. Involved in the processing of poly-ubiquitin precursors as well as that of ubiquitinated proteins.

Drugs associated with USP34

CN116802198

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USP34

Mechanism-

Active Org.

Flux Therapeutics, Inc.

Originator Org.

Flux Therapeutics, Inc.

Active Indication

Infectious Diseases [+3]

Inactive Indication-

Drug Highest PhaseDiscovery

First Approval Ctry. / Loc.-

First Approval Date20 Jan 1800

CN116802199

Patent Mining

Target

USP34

Mechanism-

Active Org.

Flux Therapeutics, Inc.

Originator Org.

Flux Therapeutics, Inc.

Active Indication

Neoplasms [+2]

Inactive Indication-

Drug Highest PhaseDiscovery

First Approval Ctry. / Loc.-

First Approval Date20 Jan 1800

CN116806223

Patent Mining

Target

USP34

Mechanism-

Active Org.

Flux Therapeutics, Inc.

Originator Org.

Flux Therapeutics, Inc.

Active Indication

Neoplasms [+2]

Inactive Indication-

Drug Highest PhaseDiscovery

First Approval Ctry. / Loc.-

First Approval Date20 Jan 1800

100 Clinical Results associated with USP34

100 Translational Medicine associated with USP34

0 Patents (Medical) associated with USP34

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01 Feb 2025·Molecular Biology of the Cell

USP34 regulates endothelial PAR1 mRNA transcript expression and cellular signaling

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Author: Cheng, Norton ; Ramirez, Monica Gonzalez ; Trejo, JoAnn ; Edwards, Chloe

Signaling by G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) is regulated by temporally distinct processes including receptor desensitization, internalization, and lysosomal sorting, and are tightly controlled by posttranslational modifications. While the role of phosphorylation in regulating GPCR signaling is well studied and established, the mechanisms by which other posttranslational modifications, such as ubiquitination, regulate GPCR signaling are not clearly defined. We hypothesize that GPCR ubiquitination and deubiquitination is critical for proper signaling and cellular responses. In the present study, we show that the deubiquitinase ubiquitin-specific protease-34 (USP34) regulates thrombin-stimulated protease-activated receptor-1 (PAR1)-induced p38 autophosphorylation and activation. The PAR1-stimulated p38 signaling pathway is driven by ubiquitination. Interestingly, small interfering RNA-induced knockdown of USP34 expression markedly increased PAR1 cell surface abundance and protein expression without modulating PAR1 ubiquitination or the ubiquitination status of p38 signaling pathway components. In addition, increased PAR1 expression observed in USP34-depleted cells was not caused by altered PAR1 constitutive internalization, agonist-induced internalization, or receptor degradation. Rather, we report that loss of USP34 expression increased mRNA transcript expression of the PAR1-encoding gene, F2R. This study unexpectedly identified a critical role for USP34 in regulation of F2R mRNA transcript expression, which modulates PAR1 cell surface levels and thrombin-stimulated p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling.

01 Feb 2025·International Immunopharmacology

USP34 regulates PIN1-cGAS-STING axis-dependent ferroptosis in cervical cancer via SUMOylation

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Author: Liao, Dan ; Wang, Huali ; Cui, Yumeng ; Zeng, Saitian ; Shi, Lijuan

BACKGROUNDCervical cancer is a prevalent form of cancer in women, and the inhibition of ferroptosis has been shown to promote the progression of cervical cancer tumours. This study aimed to investigate the role of PIN1 in regulating ferroptosis in cervical cancer, focusing on its ability to modulate the cGAS-STING pathway and the potential involvement of USP34 as an upstream regulator of PIN1.METHODSPIN1-overexpressing and PIN1-knockdown cell lines were constructed. In addition to activating p-STING via PIN1 knockdown and inhibiting p-STING via PIN1 overexpression, cell activity was evaluated via CCK8, EdU, transwell and flow cytometry assays. The expression of USP34, PIN1, cGAS, p-STING, and STING was analysed through qRT-PCR and immunofluorescence. Western blot analysis was used to detect the regulatory effects of USP34, PIN1, cGAS, p-STING, and STING, as well as SUMOylation. Ferroptosis was detected by ROS immunofluorescence, the mitochondrial membrane potential, and mitochondrial electron microscopy. Furthermore, PIN1-knockdown cells were used to construct xenograft tumours in BALB/c male nude mice, and the relevant verification experiments were performed in vivo.RESULTSPIN1 can increase the proliferation and invasion of cervical cancer cells by significantly inhibiting ferroptosis. The mechanism by which PIN1 promotes cancer is inhibition of the cGAS-STING pathway. Additionally, we found that USP34 could increase the expression of PIN1 via SUMOylation in cervical cancer cells.CONCLUSIONThis study confirmed that USP34 could upregulate PIN1 expression and SUMOylation, thereby inhibiting ferroptosis by suppressing the cGAS-STING pathway and in turn promoting the progression of cervical cancer.

01 Feb 2025·Histology and histopathology

BPTF promotes glioma development through USP34-mediated de-ubiquitination of FOXC1.

Article

Author: Li, Yijie ; Yuan, Feng ; Lin, Zhiren ; Pan, Yanling

Glioma is the most prevalent malignant tumor of the brain, and the study of the molecular mechanisms associated with its development has important clinical significance. Our previous study found that BPTF promotes the malignant phenotype of glioma and is significantly associated with poor prognosis; the downstream regulatory mechanisms are explored in this study. Western blot and immunohistochemical staining were used to detect protein expression in cells or tissues. BPTF knockdown as well as FOXC1-overexpressing lentiviruses were used in combination for the construction of the U251 cell model, leading to functional rescue experiments. CCK8 assay, flow cytometry, scratch assay, and Transwell assay were used to detect cell proliferation, apoptosis, and migration, respectively. Finally, immunoprecipitation assays, combined with western blot (WB), were used to detect the interaction between proteins as well as the level of ubiquitination modification. The obtained results suggested that BPTF knockdown may inhibit the malignant behavior of glioma cells by downregulating FOXC1 expression. Moreover, FOXC1 expression was significantly higher in glioma tissues than in normal brain tissues and was significantly associated with higher tumor stage and worse patient prognosis. Finally, the mechanism of FOXC1 regulation by BPTF was found to result from the affected protein stability of FOXC1 through USP34-mediated de-ubiquitylation. In conclusion, the BPTF/FOXC1 axis was identified as a key promotor in glioma development and may be a potential target in the inhibition of glioma development.

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