USP22 (Ubiquitin Specific Peptidase 22)

In a three-way comparison, 57,749 circRNAs were differentially expressed, with circ_0106394 (p = 3.02 × 10-21), associated with USP22, being the most significant. Our study identified circRNAs with significant differential expression across benign, precancerous, and cancerous cervical tissues, demonstrating their potential role in cervical cancer progression.

Notably, BBR reduced tumor stemness, exhibited substantial toxicity towards cancer stem cells and overcame the chemoresistance. Together, our finding elucidated USP22 promoted CRC progression via deubiquitinating β-catenin and promoting its subsequent nucleus translocation, and highlighted BBR was a potential therapeutic agent for CRC treatment as a novel USP22 inhibitor.

Recent studies indicate that multiple Ubiquitin-Specific Proteases (USP) family members play pivotal roles in lung cancer: Ubiquitin-Specific Peptidase 7 (USP7) promotes proliferation and osimertinib resistance in non-small cell lung cancer by stabilising proteins such as ERβ, c-Abl, and KRAS; Ubiquitin-Specific Peptidase 9, X-linked (USP9X) mediates radiotherapy resistance by regulating KDM4C and REV1; USP10 influences cellular metabolism and chemotherapy sensitivity via PTEN/AKT/mTOR and HDAC6 pathways; Ubiquitin-Specific Peptidase 14 (USP14) enhances tumour migration by regulating β-catenin and Acf7 stability; Ubiquitin-Specific Peptidase 22 (USP22) amplifies tumour stem cell properties and suppresses ferroptosis via EGFR and BMI1 signalling; Ubiquitin-Specific Peptidase 35 (USP35) and Ubiquitin-Specific Peptidase 38 (USP38) respectively modulate apoptosis resistance and proliferation through BIRC3 and KLF5; while Ubiquitin-Specific Peptidase 39 (USP39) influences mitochondrial metabolism via PDHA, thereby promoting tumour growth...It further explores the potential value of small-molecule inhibitors targeting USPs (such as P5091, IU1, and gentiopicroside) in reversing drug resistance, inducing apoptosis, and enhancing immunotherapy...This paper reviews the molecular mechanisms and targeting strategies of USPs in lung cancer based on a systematic literature search of PubMed and Web of Science databases. It further explores their potential applications in precision lung cancer therapy, providing theoretical foundations and directional guidance for future research.

Our findings unveil a novel phosphorylation-dependent DUSP22-LGALS1 axis that reprograms the immunosuppressive TME. This work thus proposes a promising therapeutic strategy to overcome immune checkpoint blockade resistance in breast cancer.

Functional assays confirmed H10's ability to induce cell cycle arrest, senescence, and apoptosis, while proteomic analysis further highlighted its regulatory role in cell cycle regulation and ferroptosis. These findings identify calycosin H10 as a promising therapeutic candidate for ovarian cancer, offering novel insights into its molecular mechanisms of action.

We introduce an integrated molecular classification that preserves currently diagnosed ALCL entities but identifies four molecularly distinct ALK- ALCL subtypes (DUSP22-rearranged, TP63-rearranged, TN-I, and TN-II). This classification can be easily implemented on paraffin tissue in routine practice or clinical trials and stratifies ALCL into diagnostically, prognostically, biologically, and potentially therapeutically relevant subtypes.

This review systematically summarizes the differential expression profiles of USP family members (e.g., USP1, USP3, USP7, USP8, USP9X, USP21, and USP22) in BTC and their clinical significance, with a focus on elucidating how specific USPs regulate tumor progression through key substrates, including poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1), dynamin-1-like protein (DNM1L), and O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT). Furthermore, based on recent advances, we discuss the therapeutic potential of small-molecule USP inhibitors in BTC targeted therapy, providing a theoretical foundation for developing novel precision treatment strategies.

In conclusion, our integrative bioinformatics and AI-assisted approach identified a robust five-miRNA signature with prognostic and therapeutic implications in UM. These findings warrant further experimental validation and may support the development of miRNA-guided precision oncology strategies in uveal melanoma.

Importantly, USP22 upregulation was associated with ICB immunotherapeutic resistance in patients with lung cancer. Collectively, this study highlights the role of USP22 as a diagnostic biomarker for ICB resistance and provides a potential therapeutic avenue to overcome the current ICB resistance through inhibition of USP22.

This is a unique presentation of LyP with concurrent DUSP22-IRF4 gene rearrangement and TCR gamma-delta phenotype along with an indolent clinical course. Diagnosing LyP can be particularly challenging due to its histologic similarities with other cutaneous lymphomas, underscoring the importance of distinguishing this relatively benign condition from more aggressive malignancies.

This review will examine the mechanistic roles of USPs in pancreatic cancer, as well as the tumor behavior and therapeutic resistance that may result from the dysregulation of these proteins. Ultimately, by presenting an opportunity to develop targeted therapies against specific USPs, we hope to emphasize new therapeutic strategies that could positively impact the lives of patients suffering from this aggressive disease.