UBE2S-mediated deubiquitination of GLUT1 via USP10 regulates glucose metabolic reprogramming and immune microenvironment to promote fibrosis in endometriosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endometriosis (EM) is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by the growth of ectopic endometrial-like tissue and fibrosis. Metabolic reprogramming, particularly enhanced glycolysis, and immune microenvironment dysregulation are key features of EM progression. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood.

Methods

This study integrated transcriptomic analysis, immunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry (IP-MS), co-immunoprecipitation, and ubiquitination assays to systematically investigate the role of Ubiquitin-Conjugating Enzyme E2S (UBE2S) in regulating glucose metabolism and immune modulation in EM. In vitro, cell experiments, and mouse models were used to validate its effects on glycolysis, macrophage polarization, and fibrosis.

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SUBMITTER: Wang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12681093 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature