Fig. 8: Overall schematic diagram.

There is an ANKHD1/MALAT1/YAP1-feedback loop in CRC cells, which synergistically regulates the nuclear translocation of YAP1 and promotes the transcriptional coactivation of YAP1. Subsequently, YAP1-mediated activation of AKT increases the expression of the MRN complex and then activates the ATM/CHK2-checkpoint pathway, promoting DNA damage repair and ultimately resulting in radioresistance in CRC.