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Su Q, Huang P, Luo X, Zhang P, Li H, Chen Y. Artesunate reverses cytarabine resistance in acute myeloid leukemia by blocking the JAK/STAT3 signaling. Hematology 2023; 28:2255802. [PMID: 37815490 DOI: 10.1080/16078454.2023.2255802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Although cytarabine (AraC) has greatly contributed to improving the prognosis of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), many patients developed drug resistance and eventually succumbed to AML. Thus, resistance to AraC is a major obstacle to improve the efficacy of chemotherapy in AML. Hence, this study aimed to demonstrate that artesunate (ART) can reliably induce cell death in vitro and block AraC resistance. METHODS AML cell lines resistant to AraC were first constructed by repeated dosing for 5 months. Further, we analyzed whether ART intervention affected the sensitivity of AraC-resistant cells to AraC by cell function experiments, mainly including CCK-8 to assess cell viability, flow cytometry to examine apoptosis, and Western blotting to measure the Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 (STAT3) pathway protein expression. Furthermore, whether JAK/STAT3 pathway knockdown has a blocking effect on the efficacy of ART was also assessed. RESULTS Co-treatment of ART and AraC increased the sensitivity of AML cells to AraC. Also, it effectively reversed the resistance of AML cells to AraC that is shown by the significantly reduced proliferation and increased apoptosis rates. ART intervention suppressed the activation of the JAK/STAT3 signaling pathway in AraC-resistant AML cells, suggesting that the function of ART in reversing AraC resistance is indeed dependent on the JAK/STAT3 signaling pathway. CONCLUSIONS In summary, ART enhanced the sensitivity of AML/AraC-resistant cells to AraC by modulating the JAK/STAT3 pathway.
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- Qiong Su
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Zunyi Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Zunyi, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatrics, Guizhou Children's Hospital, Guiyang, People's Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Tissue Injury Repair and Regenerative Medicine, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatrics, Guizhou Children's Hospital, Guiyang, People's Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Tissue Injury Repair and Regenerative Medicine, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatrics, Guizhou Children's Hospital, Guiyang, People's Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Tissue Injury Repair and Regenerative Medicine, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Zunyi Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Zunyi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Zunyi Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Zunyi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatrics, Guizhou Children's Hospital, Guiyang, People's Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Tissue Injury Repair and Regenerative Medicine, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People's Republic of China
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Drobna‐Śledzińska M, Maćkowska‐Maślak N, Jaksik R, Kosmalska M, Szarzyńska B, Lejman M, Sędek Ł, Szczepański T, Taghon T, Van Vlierberghe P, Witt M, Dawidowska M. Multiomics to investigate the mechanisms contributing to repression of PTPRC and SOCS2 in pediatric T-ALL: Focus on miR-363-3p and promoter methylation. Genes Chromosomes Cancer 2022; 61:720-733. [PMID: 35778917 PMCID: PMC9796420 DOI: 10.1002/gcc.23085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
Abstract
T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is a heterogeneous and aggressive malignancy arising from T-cell precursors. MiRNAs are implicated in negative regulation of gene expression and when aberrantly expressed contribute to various cancer types, including T-ALL. Previously we demonstrated the oncogenic potential of miR-363-3p overexpression in a subgroup of T-ALL patients. Here, using combined proteomic and transcriptomic approaches, we show that miR-363-3p enhances cell growth of T-ALL in vitro via inhibition of PTPRC and SOCS2, which are implicated in repression of the JAK-STAT pathway. We propose that overexpression of miR-363-3p is a novel mechanism potentially contributing to overactivation of JAK-STAT pathway. Additionally, by combining the transcriptomic and methylation data of T-ALL patients, we show that promoter methylation may also contribute to downregulation of SOCS2 expression and thus potentially to JAK-STAT activation. In conclusion, we highlight aberrant miRNA expression and aberrant promoter methylation as mechanisms, alternative to mutations of JAK-STAT-related genes, which might lead to the upregulation of JAK-dependent signaling in T-ALL.
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- Department of Systems Biology and EngineeringSilesian University of TechnologyGliwicePoland
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- Institute of Human Genetics Polish Academy of SciencesPoznańPoland
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- Institute of Human Genetics Polish Academy of SciencesPoznańPoland,Polish Stem Cells BankWarsawPoland
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- Laboratory of Genetic DiagnosticsMedical University of LublinLublinPoland
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- Department of Microbiology and ImmunologyZabrze, Medical University of Silesia in KatowiceZabrzePoland
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and OncologyMedical University of Silesia in KatowiceZabrzePoland
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- Department of Diagnostic SciencesGhent UniversityGhentBelgium,Cancer Research Institute GhentGhentBelgium
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- Cancer Research Institute GhentGhentBelgium,Department of Biomolecular MedicineGhent UniversityGhentBelgium
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- Institute of Human Genetics Polish Academy of SciencesPoznańPoland
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Fletcher D, Brown E, Javadala J, Uysal‐Onganer P, Guinn B. microRNA expression in acute myeloid leukaemia: New targets for therapy? EJHAEM 2022; 3:596-608. [PMID: 36051053 PMCID: PMC9421970 DOI: 10.1002/jha2.441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Daniel Fletcher
- Department of Biomedical Sciences University of Hull Hull, UK
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences University of Hull Hull, UK
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- Cancer Research Group School of Life Sciences University of Westminster London UK
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Xian X, Cai LL, Li Y, Wang RC, Xu YH, Chen YJ, Xie YH, Zhu XL, Li YF. Neuron secrete exosomes containing miR-9-5p to promote polarization of M1 microglia in depression. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:122. [PMID: 35264203 PMCID: PMC8905830 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01332-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Neuroinflammation is an important component mechanism in the development of depression. Exosomal transfer of MDD-associated microRNAs (miRNAs) from neurons to microglia might exacerbate neuronal cell inflammatory injury. Results By sequence identification, we found significantly higher miR-9-5p expression levels in serum exosomes from MDD patients than healthy control (HC) subjects. Then, in cultured cell model, we observed that BV2 microglial cells internalized PC12 neuron cell-derived exosomes while successfully transferring miR-9-5p. MiR-9-5p promoted M1 polarization in microglia and led to over releasing of proinflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), which exacerbated neurological damage. Furthermore, we identified suppressor of cytokine signaling 2 (SOCS2) as a direct target of miR-9-5p. Overexpression of miR-9-5p suppressed SOCS2 expression and reactivated SOCS2-repressed Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) pathways. Consistently, we confirmed that adeno-associated virus (AAV)-mediated overexpression of miR-9-5p polarized microglia toward the M1 phenotype and exacerbated depressive symptoms in chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) mouse mode. Conclusion MiR-9-5p was transferred from neurons to microglia in an exosomal way, leading to M1 polarization of microglia and further neuronal injury. The expression and secretion of miR-9-5p might be novel therapeutic targets for MDD. Graphical Abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12951-022-01332-w.
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- Xian Xian
- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, No. 438, Jiefang Road, Zhenjiang, 212001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, No. 438, Jiefang Road, Zhenjiang, 212001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, No. 438, Jiefang Road, Zhenjiang, 212001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, No. 438, Jiefang Road, Zhenjiang, 212001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, No. 438, Jiefang Road, Zhenjiang, 212001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, No. 438, Jiefang Road, Zhenjiang, 212001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, No. 438, Jiefang Road, Zhenjiang, 212001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, No. 20, Zhengdong Road, Zhenjiang, 212001, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, No. 438, Jiefang Road, Zhenjiang, 212001, Jiangsu, China. .,Department of Central Laboratory, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, No. 20, Zhengdong Road, Zhenjiang, 212001, Jiangsu, China.
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Bolandi SM, Pakjoo M, Beigi P, Kiani M, Allahgholipour A, Goudarzi N, Khorashad JS, Eiring AM. A Role for the Bone Marrow Microenvironment in Drug Resistance of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Cells 2021; 10:2833. [PMID: 34831055 PMCID: PMC8616250 DOI: 10.3390/cells10112833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a heterogeneous disease with a poor prognosis and remarkable resistance to chemotherapeutic agents. Understanding resistance mechanisms against currently available drugs helps to recognize the therapeutic obstacles. Various mechanisms of resistance to chemotherapy or targeted inhibitors have been described for AML cells, including a role for the bone marrow niche in both the initiation and persistence of the disease, and in drug resistance of the leukemic stem cell (LSC) population. The BM niche supports LSC survival through direct and indirect interactions among the stromal cells, hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells, and leukemic cells. Additionally, the BM niche mediates changes in metabolic and signal pathway activation due to the acquisition of new mutations or selection and expansion of a minor clone. This review briefly discusses the role of the BM microenvironment and metabolic pathways in resistance to therapy, as discovered through AML clinical studies or cell line and animal models.
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- Seyed Mohammadreza Bolandi
- Department of Immunology, Razi Vaccine and Sera Research Institute, Karaj, Iran; (S.M.B.); (N.G.)
- Department of Pharmacology, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran; (M.K.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran; (M.P.); (P.B.)
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- Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran; (M.P.); (P.B.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran; (M.K.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran; (M.K.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Immunology, Razi Vaccine and Sera Research Institute, Karaj, Iran; (S.M.B.); (N.G.)
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- Centre for Haematology, Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College London, London W12 0HS, UK;
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- Center of Emphasis in Cancer, Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79905, USA
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Keewan E, Matlawska-Wasowska K. The Emerging Role of Suppressors of Cytokine Signaling (SOCS) in the Development and Progression of Leukemia. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:4000. [PMID: 34439155 PMCID: PMC8393695 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13164000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Cytokines are pleiotropic signaling molecules that execute an essential role in cell-to-cell communication through binding to cell surface receptors. Receptor binding activates intracellular signaling cascades in the target cell that bring about a wide range of cellular responses, including induction of cell proliferation, migration, differentiation, and apoptosis. The Janus kinase and transducers and activators of transcription (JAK/STAT) signaling pathways are activated upon cytokines and growth factors binding with their corresponding receptors. The SOCS family of proteins has emerged as a key regulator of cytokine signaling, and SOCS insufficiency leads to constitutive activation of JAK/STAT signaling and oncogenic transformation. Dysregulation of SOCS expression is linked to various solid tumors with invasive properties. However, the roles of SOCS in hematological malignancies, such as leukemia, are less clear. In this review, we discuss the recent advances pertaining to SOCS dysregulation in leukemia development and progression. We also highlight the roles of specific SOCS in immune cells within the tumor microenvironment and their possible involvement in anti-tumor immunity. Finally, we discuss the epigenetic, genetic, and post-transcriptional modifications of SOCS genes during tumorigenesis, with an emphasis on leukemia.
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- Esra’a Keewan
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA;
- Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA;
- Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
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