Multi-omics reveals crosstalk between lactylation and m6A methylation promotes angiogenesis in lung adenocarcinoma

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Abstract

Bevacizumab (Bev) is pivotal in metastatic lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) therapy, though lactate's regulatory mechanisms remain incompletely characterized. We reveal significant lactate accumulation in Bev-resistant tumors, driving elevated histone lactylation. EZH2-mediated glycolysis enhances lactylation, repressing TIMP2 transcription to promote mitochondrial transfer between endothelial and malignant cells, thereby accelerating angiogenesis and metastasis. Lactate further induces YTHDF2 K17-lactylation, enhancing nuclear translocation and m 6 A recognition to stabilize EZH2 mRNA. FTO suppresses EZH2 via m 6 A demethylation, negatively regulating glycolysis. Clinical data associate high lactylation with poor prognosis. Dual targeting of lactylation and m 6 A combined with Bev demonstrates potent efficacy. These findings provide novel insights into epigenetic mechanisms of metabolic reprogramming and offer therapeutic strategies for patients with Bev-refractory LUAD.

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