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Shakeri F, Mohamadynejad P, Moghanibashi M. Identification of ASMTL-AS1 and LINC02604 lncRNAs as novel biomarkers for diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Int J Colorectal Dis 2024; 39:112. [PMID: 39028420 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-024-04692-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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PURPOSE Colorectal cancer is one of the major leading causes of death worldwide, and available treatments for advanced colorectal cancer are not successful. Therefore, early detection of colorectal cancer is essential to improve patient survival, and biomarkers are potential tools to achieve this goal. Considering the key role of lncRNAs in cancers, the aim of this study is to identify lncRNAs involved in colorectal cancer as new potential prognosis biomarkers for CRC. METHODS In this observational study, gene expression data obtained from the TCGA database were analyzed, Identification of differentially expressed mRNAs, miRNAs, and lncRNAs was performed, and ceRNA network was drawn. Also, survival analysis of patients was performed in order to identify potential biomarkers related to the diagnosis and prognosis of colon cancer. After confirming the results using the GSE39582 dataset, the expression of target lncRNAs in colorectal tumor tissues was also investigated to confirm the bioinformatic data. RESULTS Analysis of the TCGA data showed that the expression of three lncRNAs-SNHG7, ASMTL-AS1, and LINC02604-that had the highest interaction with other miRNAs and mRNAs identified based on the ceRNA network was increased in colorectal cancer. Also, based on the ceRNA network, three microRNAs, hsa-let-7d-5p, hsa-mir-92a-3p, and hsa-mir-423-5p, and eight mRNAs, including CPA4, MSI2, RRM2, IGF2BP1, ONECUT2, HMGA1, SOX4, and SRM, were associated with all three mentioned lncRNAs, the expression of microRNAs was decreased and the expression of mRNAs was increased. By enrichment analysis, it was found that the target lncRNAs are involved in the processes of cell proliferation, apoptosis, and metastasis, indicating their importance in the development and malignancy of colorectal cancer. Furthermore, Kaplan-Meier analysis showed a significant increase in mortality in patients with higher expression levels of these lncRNAs. Analysis of the GSE39582 dataset, and real-time RT-PCR analysis, confirmed our bioinformatic results. Also, ROC analysis showed that SNHG7 was a relatively good promising biomarker (AUC = 0.73, p value = 0.02), while ASMTL-AS1 (AUC = 0.92, p value < 0.0001) and LINC02604 (AUC = 1.00, p value < 0.0001) emerged as excellent diagnostic biomarkers in colorectal cancer. CONCLUSION It seems that increased expression of lncRNAs ASMTL-AS1 and LINC02604 can serve as molecular biomarkers for CRC, possibly through the sponge hsa-let-7d-5p, hsa-mir-92a-3p, and hsa-mir-423 5p, which increases target mRNAs, which are effective in the carcinogenesis process.
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- Fariba Shakeri
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran.
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Kazerun Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kazerun, Iran
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Choi YS, Jeon MJ, Doolittle WKL, Song DE, Kim K, Kim WB, Kim WG. Macrophage-Induced Carboxypeptidase A4 Promotes the Progression of Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. Thyroid 2024. [PMID: 38666696 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2023.0427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Background: The density of tumor-associated macrophages in the tumor microenvironment of anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) is associated with poor prognosis. However, the crosstalk between macrophages and ATC cells is poorly understood. This study aimed to examine the impact of macrophages on cancer cell phenotypes. We found a new mediator between M2 macrophages and ATC cells through proteomics analysis. Methods: The role of macrophages in proliferation, migration, and invasion of ATC cells was evaluated using coculture assay and conditioned medium (CM). Secretory factors in the CM from single or coculture were identified using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry proteomics analysis. We evaluated the role of the secretory factor in proliferation, migration, and invasion of cancer cells. In vivo xenograft model was used to evaluate the effect of the factor. Results: M2 macrophages significantly increased the proliferation, migration, and invasion of ATC cells, whereas M1 macrophages decreased the proliferation, migration, and invasion of ATC cells. Based on proteomic analysis of CM, we identify carboxypeptidase A4 (CPA4) as a mediator of the crosstalk between macrophages and ATC cells. CPA4 was only detected in the coculture media of M2 macrophage/8505C, and its expression in cancer cells increased by M2 macrophage. The expression of CPA4 protein was significantly higher in human thyroid cancers, particularly in ATCs, than normal and benign tissues. A bioinformatics analysis of public data revealed that CPA4 expression was associated with poor prognosis and dedifferentiation of thyroid cancer. Knockdown of CPA4 suppressed proliferation, colony formation, migration, and invasion of ATC cells, consistent with the decrease of STAT3, ERK, and AKT/mTOR phosphorylation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) marker expression. In addition, the increased expression of CPA4 in cancer cells by M2 macrophage stimulation induced the polarization of macrophages to the M2 phenotype, which formed a positive feedback loop. Xenograft tumors did not develop after CPA4 knockdown. Conclusions: Our data suggest that CPA4 stimulates the progression of thyroid cancer by mediating between M2 macrophages and ATC cells. CPA4 can be a new therapeutic target for the treatment of patients with ATC.
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- Yeon-Sook Choi
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicine, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Convergence Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Zhao D, Guo Y, Wei H, Jia X, Zhi Y, He G, Nie W, Huang L, Wang P, Laster KV, Liu Z, Wang J, Lee MH, Dong Z, Liu K. Multi-omics characterization of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma identifies molecular subtypes and therapeutic targets. JCI Insight 2024; 9:e171916. [PMID: 38652547 PMCID: PMC11141925 DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.171916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the predominant form of esophageal cancer and is characterized by an unfavorable prognosis. To elucidate the distinct molecular alterations in ESCC and investigate therapeutic targets, we performed a comprehensive analysis of transcriptomics, proteomics, and phosphoproteomics data derived from 60 paired treatment-naive ESCC and adjacent nontumor tissue samples. Additionally, we conducted a correlation analysis to describe the regulatory relationship between transcriptomic and proteomic processes, revealing alterations in key metabolic pathways. Unsupervised clustering analysis of the proteomics data stratified patients with ESCC into 3 subtypes with different molecular characteristics and clinical outcomes. Notably, subtype III exhibited the worst prognosis and enrichment in proteins associated with malignant processes, including glycolysis and DNA repair pathways. Furthermore, translocase of inner mitochondrial membrane domain containing 1 (TIMMDC1) was validated as a potential prognostic molecule for ESCC. Moreover, integrated kinase-substrate network analysis using the phosphoproteome nominated candidate kinases as potential targets. In vitro and in vivo experiments further confirmed casein kinase II subunit α (CSNK2A1) as a potential kinase target for ESCC. These underlying data represent a valuable resource for researchers that may provide better insights into the biology and treatment of ESCC.
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- Dengyun Zhao
- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Tianjian Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Cancer Chemoprevention, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Linzhou Cancer Hospital, Anyang, Henan, China
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- Linzhou Cancer Hospital, Anyang, Henan, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- College of Korean Medicine, Dongshin University, Naju, Jeonnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Tianjian Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Cancer Chemoprevention, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Provincial Cooperative Innovation Center for Cancer Chemoprevention, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Tianjian Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Cancer Chemoprevention, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Provincial Cooperative Innovation Center for Cancer Chemoprevention, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Wang K, Ding Y, Liu Y, Ma M, Wang J, Kou Z, Liu S, Jiang B, Hou S. CPA4 as a biomarker promotes the proliferation, migration and metastasis of clear cell renal cell carcinoma cells. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18165. [PMID: 38494845 PMCID: PMC10945090 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18165] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is a commonly occurring and highly aggressive urological malignancy characterized by a significant mortality rate. Current therapeutic options for advanced ccRCC are limited, necessitating the discovery of novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Carboxypeptidase A4 (CPA4) is a zinc-containing metallocarboxypeptidase with implications in various cancer types, but its role in ccRCC remains unexplored. The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) databases were utilized in order to investigate the differential expression patterns of CPA4. The expression of CPA4 in ccRCC patients was further verified using immunohistochemical (IHC) examination of 24 clinical specimens. A network of protein-protein interactions (PPI) was established, incorporating CPA4 and its genes that were expressed differentially. Functional enrichment analyses were conducted to anticipate the contribution of CPA4 in the development of ccRCC. To validate our earlier study, we conducted real-time PCR and cell functional tests on ccRCC cell lines. Our findings revealed that CPA4 is overexpressed in ccRCC, and the higher the expression of CPA4, the worse the clinical outcomes such as TNM stage, pathological stage, histological grade, etc. Moreover, patients with high CPA4 expression had worse overall survival, disease-specific survival and progress-free interval than patients with low expression. The PPI network analysis highlighted potential interactions contributing to ccRCC progression. Functional enrichment analysis indicated the involvement of CPA4 in the regulation of key pathways associated with ccRCC development. Additionally, immune infiltration analysis suggested a potential link between CPA4 expression and immune response in the tumour microenvironment. Finally, cell functional studies in ccRCC cell lines shed light on the molecular mechanisms underlying the role of CPA4 in promoting ccRCC formation. Overall, our study unveils CPA4 as a promising biomarker with prognostic potential in ccRCC. The identified interactions and pathways provide valuable insights into its implications in ccRCC development and offer a foundation for future research on targeted therapies. Further investigation of CPA4's involvement in immune responses may contribute to the development of immunotherapeutic strategies for ccRCC treatment.
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- Kongjia Wang
- Department of UrologyQingdao Municipal HospitalQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of OncologyThe Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of UrologyThe Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of UrologyQingdao Municipal HospitalQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of UrologyQingdao Municipal HospitalQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of UrologyQingdao Municipal HospitalQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of UrologyQingdao Municipal HospitalQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of UrologyQingdao Municipal HospitalQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of UrologyQingdao Municipal HospitalQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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Sheng N, He C, Jin X, Meng Q, Gu P, Ding S, Liu H, Xu Y. A comprehensive study of oxidative stress-related effects on the prognosis and drug therapy of cervical cancer. J Gene Med 2024; 26:e3581. [PMID: 37605936 DOI: 10.1002/jgm.3581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cervical cancer (CC) is a serious global disease with poor prognoses and a significant recurrence rate in patients with advanced disease. Oxidative stress (OS) greatly influences many types of human cancers, making it crucial to understand the functional mechanisms of OS-related genes in CC. METHODS The transcriptome and clinical data of three normal samples and 306 patients with CC were obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas dataset. The GSE44001 dataset was acquired from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. OS-related subtypes in the cohort with CC were identified using unsupervised hierarchical clustering, univariate Cox analysis, gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA), and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression analysis. Additionally, molecular pathways that differ across subtypes were determined and OS-related genes linked to the prognosis of patients of CC were determined. Finally, a clinical prognostic gene signature was developed and validated. The relative infiltration level of immune cell subpopulations in different risk groups and subtypes was evaluated using the cell-type identification by estimating relative subsets of RNA transcripts (CIBERPORT) algorithm and single-sample GSEA (ssGSEA) techniques. RESULTS The present study established two distinct OS subtypes (OS clusters A and B). Analysis using ssGSEA and CIBERSPORT revealed that OS cluster B exhibited a significant level of immune infiltration. A clinical prognostic gene signature was established using OS-related characteristic genes identified by examining the differentially expressed genes across both subtypes. Furthermore, patients with CC were grouped into high- and low-risk groups, with the low-risk group showing higher survival rates. Additionally, these individuals exhibited significant advantages in terms of survival and immunotherapy. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis demonstrated the higher predictive value of the clinical prognostic gene signature. The outcomes of the validation group depicted congruence with those recorded in the training group. CONCLUSIONS A new model was constructed based on eight OS-related characteristic genes to aid the prediction of the survival rates of individuals with CC. The present study contributes to the existing literature on the mechanisms of OS genes in CC and offers a fresh perspective for future advancements in immunotherapy for such individuals.
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- Nan Sheng
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Gynecology Oncology, Nantong Tumor Hospital, Tumor Hospital Affiliated to Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Pathology, Nantong Tumor Hospital, Tumor Hospital Affiliated to Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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Wang L, Deng R, Chen S, Tian R, Guo M, Chen Z, Zhang Y, Li H, Liu Q, Tang S, Zhu H. Carboxypeptidase A4 negatively regulates HGS-ETR1/2-induced pyroptosis by forming a positive feedback loop with the AKT signalling pathway. Cell Death Dis 2023; 14:793. [PMID: 38049405 PMCID: PMC10696061 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-023-06327-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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Pyroptosis, a mode of inflammatory cell death, has recently gained significant attention. However, the underlying mechanism remains poorly understood. HGS-ETR1/2 is a humanized monoclonal antibody that can bind to DR4/5 on the cell membrane and induce cell apoptosis by activating the death receptor signalling pathway. In this study, by using morphological observation, fluorescence double staining, LDH release and immunoblot detection, we confirmed for the first time that HGS-ETR1/2 can induce GSDME-mediated pyroptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Our study found that both inhibition of the AKT signalling pathway and silencing of CPA4 promote pyroptosis, while the overexpression of CPA4 inhibits it. Furthermore, we identified a positive regulatory feedback loop is formed between CPA4 and AKT phosphorylation. Specifically, CPA4 modulates AKT phosphorylation by regulating the expression of the AKT phosphatase PP2A, while inhibition of the AKT signalling pathway leads to a decreased transcription and translation levels of CPA4. Our study reveals a novel mechanism of pyroptosis induced by HGS-ETR1/2, which may provide a crucial foundation for future investigations into cancer immunotherapy.
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- Luoling Wang
- Institute of Pathogen Biology and Immunology, College of Biology, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Institute of Pathogen Biology and Immunology, College of Biology, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Institute of Pathogen Biology and Immunology, College of Biology, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Institute of Pathogen Biology and Immunology, College of Biology, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Institute of Pathogen Biology and Immunology, College of Biology, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Institute of Pathogen Biology and Immunology, College of Biology, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Institute of Pathogen Biology and Immunology, College of Biology, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Institute of Pathogen Biology and Immunology, College of Biology, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Institute of Pathogen Biology and Immunology, College of Biology, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Institute of Pathogen Biology and Immunology, College of Biology, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China.
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- Institute of Pathogen Biology and Immunology, College of Biology, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China.
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, Department of Pathogen Biology, Institute of Pathogen Biology and Immunology, School of Basic Medicine and Life Science, The University of Hong Kong Joint Laboratory of Tropical Infectious Diseases, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 571199, China.
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Lu S, Yang W, Liu Y, Peng L, Ma F, Zhang Z, Hua Y. Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of CPZ in Patients with Gastric Cancer by Integrated Analysis. J Gastrointest Surg 2023:10.1007/s11605-023-05648-2. [PMID: 36897519 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-023-05648-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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- Shuaibing Lu
- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital, No.127 Dongming Rd, Zhengzhou, 450008, Henan Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital, No.127 Dongming Rd, Zhengzhou, 450008, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital, No.127 Dongming Rd, Zhengzhou, 450008, Henan Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital, No.127 Dongming Rd, Zhengzhou, 450008, Henan Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital, No.127 Dongming Rd, Zhengzhou, 450008, Henan Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital, No.127 Dongming Rd, Zhengzhou, 450008, Henan Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital, No.127 Dongming Rd, Zhengzhou, 450008, Henan Province, China.
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Exosomal circ_0091741 promotes gastric cancer cell autophagy and chemoresistance via the miR-330-3p/TRIM14/Dvl2/Wnt/β-catenin axis. Hum Cell 2023; 36:258-275. [PMID: 36323918 DOI: 10.1007/s13577-022-00790-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The importance of cancer cell-released exosomes in the treatment of various cancers has been well-characterized. The current study aims to examine the potential biological functions of gastric cancer (GC) cell-released exosomes delivering a novel circRNA circ_0091741 in GC and the underlying molecular mechanism. Expression of circ_0091741 was examined in the GC cells, (OXA)-resistant HGC-27 (HGC-27/OXA) cells, and isolated exosomes, after which its downstream miRNA was analyzed. The role and mechanism of the circ_0091741 transmitted by GC cells-derived exosomes in GC cell autophagy and chemoresistance were assessed using various molecular biological methods. A mouse tumor xenograft model was prepared to discern the effect of circ_0091741 on tumorigenesis in vivo. GC cells and their exosomes were characterized by upregulated circ_0091741 expression. circ_0091741 transferred by GC cell-derived exosomes induced the autophagy and OXA resistance of GC cells. circ_0091741 obstructed the binding of miR-330-3p to TRIM14 and increased the expression of TRIM14. TRIM14 could cause activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway by stabilizing Dvl2. By this mechanism, the autophagy and OXA resistance of GC cells were augmented. In vivo assay unfolded that orthotopic implantation of exosomal circ_0091741 overexpressed GC cells into nude mice enhanced tumorigenesis. In conclusion, our study emphasized the promotive role of exosomal circ_0091741 in autophagy and chemoresistance of GC cells, thus laying the basis for the development of novel therapeutic targets for GC treatment.
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Larrea E, Fernández-Rubio C, Peña-Guerrero J, Guruceaga E, Nguewa PA. The BRCT Domain from the Homologue of the Oncogene PES1 in Leishmania major (LmjPES) Promotes Malignancy and Drug Resistance in Mammalian Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:13203. [PMID: 36361992 PMCID: PMC9655562 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232113203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Around 15% of cancer cases are attributable to infectious agents. Epidemiological studies suggest that an association between leishmaniasis and cancer does exist. Recently, the homologue of PES1 in Leishmania major (LmjPES) was described to be involved in parasite infectivity. Mammalian PES1 protein has been implicated in cellular processes like cell cycle regulation. Its BRCT domain has been identified as a key factor in DNA damage-responsive checkpoints. This work aimed to elucidate the hypothetical oncogenic implication of BRCT domain from LmjPES in host cells. We generated a lentivirus carrying this BRCT domain sequence (lentiBRCT) and a lentivirus expressing the luciferase protein (lentiLuc), as control. Then, HEK293T and NIH/3T3 mammalian cells were infected with these lentiviruses. We observed that the expression of BRCT domain from LmjPES conferred to mammal cells in vitro a greater replication rate and higher survival. In in vivo experiments, we observed faster tumor growth in mice inoculated with lentiBRCT respect to lentiLuc HEK293T infected cells. Moreover, the lentiBRCT infected cells were less sensitive to the genotoxic drugs. Accordingly, gene expression profiling analysis revealed that BRCT domain from LmjPES protein altered the expression of proliferation- (DTX3L, CPA4, BHLHE41, BMP2, DHRS2, S100A1 and PARP9), survival- (BMP2 and CARD9) and chemoresistance-related genes (DPYD, Dok3, DTX3L, PARP9 and DHRS2). Altogether, our results reinforced the idea that in eukaryotes, horizontal gene transfer might be also achieved by parasitism like Leishmania infection driving therefore to some crucial biological changes such as proliferation and drug resistance.
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- Esther Larrea
- ISTUN Institute of Tropical Health, IdiSNA (Navarra Institute for Health Research), University of Navarra, 31009 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- ISTUN Institute of Tropical Health, IdiSNA (Navarra Institute for Health Research), University of Navarra, 31009 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- ISTUN Institute of Tropical Health, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, IdiSNA (Navarra Institute for Health Research), University of Navarra, 31009 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- ISTUN Institute of Tropical Health, IdiSNA (Navarra Institute for Health Research), University of Navarra, 31009 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- ISTUN Institute of Tropical Health, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, IdiSNA (Navarra Institute for Health Research), University of Navarra, 31009 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Bioinformatics Platform, Center for Applied Medical Research, IdiSNA (Navarra Institute for Health Research), University of Navarra, 31009 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- ISTUN Institute of Tropical Health, IdiSNA (Navarra Institute for Health Research), University of Navarra, 31009 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- ISTUN Institute of Tropical Health, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, IdiSNA (Navarra Institute for Health Research), University of Navarra, 31009 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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Zhang X, Zhao P, Li S, Ma S, Du J, Liang S, Yang X, Yao L, Duan J. Genome-Wide Identification of M14 Family Metal Carboxypeptidases in Antheraea pernyi (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae). JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY 2022; 115:1285-1293. [PMID: 35640220 DOI: 10.1093/jee/toac081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The M14 family metal carboxypeptidase genes play an important role in digestion and pathogenic infections in the gut of insects. However, the roles of these genes in Antheraea pernyi (Guérin-Méneville, 1855) remain to be analyzed. In the present study, we cloned a highly expressed M14 metal carboxypeptidase gene (ApMCP1) found in the gut and discovered that it contained a 1,194 bp open reading frame encoding a 397-amino acid protein with a predicted molecular weight of 45 kDa. Furthermore, 14 members of the M14 family metal carboxypeptidases (ApMCP1-ApMCP14) were identified in the A. pernyi genome, with typical Zn_pept domains and two Zn-anchoring motifs, and were further classified into M14A, M14B, and M14D subfamilies. Expression analysis indicated that ApMCP1 and ApMCP9 were mainly expressed in the gut. Additionally, we observed that ApMCP1 and ApMCP9 displayed opposite expression patterns after starvation, highlighting their functional divergence during digestion. Following natural infection with baculovirus NPV, their expression was significantly upregulated in the gut of A. pernyi. Our results suggest that the M14 family metal carboxypeptidase genes are conservatively digestive enzymes and evolutionarily involved in exogenous pathogenic infections.
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- Xian Zhang
- Henan Key Laboratory of Funiu Mountain Insect Biology, College of Life Science and Agricultural Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang 473061, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Funiu Mountain Insect Biology, College of Life Science and Agricultural Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang 473061, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Funiu Mountain Insect Biology, College of Life Science and Agricultural Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang 473061, PR China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Funiu Mountain Insect Biology, College of Life Science and Agricultural Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang 473061, PR China
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- Laboratory of Tussah Genetics and Breeding, Henan Institute of Sericulture Science, Zhengzhou 450008, PR China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Funiu Mountain Insect Biology, College of Life Science and Agricultural Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang 473061, PR China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Funiu Mountain Insect Biology, College of Life Science and Agricultural Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang 473061, PR China
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Ying J, Pan R, Tang Z, Zhu J, Ren P, Lou Y, Zhang E, Huang D, Hu P, Li D, Bao Q, Li P. Downregulation of NCL attenuates tumor formation and growth in HeLa cells by targeting the PI3K/AKT pathway. Cancer Med 2022; 11:1454-1464. [PMID: 35128835 PMCID: PMC8921942 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nucleolin (NCL, C23) is a multifunctional phosphoprotein that plays a vital role in modulating the survival, proliferationand apoptosis of cancer cells. However, the effects of NCL on cervical cancer and the underlying mechanisms behind this are poorly understood. METHODS Lentiviral transfection technology was used to construct NCL knockdown cell lines. MTT, colony formation assays, and tumorigenic assays in vivo were performed to observe cell proliferation. HOECHST 33342 staining, flow cytometry, and caspase activity assay were used to test cell apoptosis. RNA-Seq, Western blotting, and RT-PCR were conducted to investigate the specific molecular mechanism. RESULTS NCL knockdown inhibited cell proliferation and promoted apoptosis both in vivo and in vitro. Mechanistic studies revealed that NCL knockdown inhibited the PI3K/AKT pathway by upregulating FGF, ITGA, TNXB, VEGF, Caspase 3, and Bax, as well as by downregulating AKT, GNB4, CDK6, IL6R, LAMA, PDGFD, PPP2RSA and BCL-2. In addition, the expression levels of apoptosis-related genes after using a PI3K inhibitor LY294002 were consistent with shRNA studies, while treatment with a 740Y-P agonist showed the opposite effect. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that downregulation of NCL may be a novel treatment strategy forcervical cancer.
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- Jun Ying
- School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Science/Institute of Biomedical InformaticsWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- School of Forensic MedicineXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
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- No. 906 Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force of PLAWenzhouChina
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Science/Institute of Biomedical InformaticsWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Wenzhou Medical University Renji CollegeWenzhouChina
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Science/Institute of Biomedical InformaticsWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Laboratory Animal CenterWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Science/Institute of Biomedical InformaticsWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Science/Institute of Biomedical InformaticsWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Wenzhou Medical University Renji CollegeWenzhouChina
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- No. 906 Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force of PLAWenzhouChina
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- No. 906 Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force of PLAWenzhouChina
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- No. 906 Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force of PLAWenzhouChina
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Science/Institute of Biomedical InformaticsWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Science/Institute of Biomedical InformaticsWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Science/Institute of Biomedical InformaticsWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Wenzhou Medical University Renji CollegeWenzhouChina
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Colorectal cancer cells promote osteoclastogenesis and bone destruction through regulating EGF/ERK/CCL3 pathway. Biosci Rep 2021; 40:225098. [PMID: 32478376 PMCID: PMC7315727 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20201175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Bone metastasis of colorectal cancer (CRC) cells leads to osteolysis. Aberrant activation of osteoclasts is responsible for bone resorption in tumor. In general, bone marrow-derived monocytes (BMMs) differentiate into osteoclasts, however, how CRC cells interact with BMMs and how to regulate the differentiation is elusive. We here report that CRC cells promote bone resorption in bone metastasis. Transcriptomic profiling revealed CCL3 up-regulated in MC-38 conditional medium treated BMMs. Further investigation demonstrated that CCL3 produced by BMMs facilitated cell infusion and thus promoted the osteoclastogenesis. In addition, CRC cells derived EGF stimulated the production of CCL3 in BMMs through activation of ERK/CREB pathway. Blockage of EGF or CCL3 can efficiently attenuate the osteolysis in bone metastasis of CRC.
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STAT3 and p53: Dual Target for Cancer Therapy. Biomedicines 2020; 8:biomedicines8120637. [PMID: 33371351 PMCID: PMC7767392 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines8120637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The tumor suppressor p53 is considered the "guardian of the genome" that can protect cells against cancer by inducing cell cycle arrest followed by cell death. However, STAT3 is constitutively activated in several human cancers and plays crucial roles in promoting cancer cell proliferation and survival. Hence, STAT3 and p53 have opposing roles in cellular pathway regulation, as activation of STAT3 upregulates the survival pathway, whereas p53 triggers the apoptotic pathway. Constitutive activation of STAT3 and gain or loss of p53 function due to mutations are the most frequent events in numerous cancer types. Several studies have reported the association of STAT3 and/or p53 mutations with drug resistance in cancer treatment. This review discusses the relationship between STAT3 and p53 status in cancer, the molecular mechanism underlying the negative regulation of p53 by STAT3, and vice versa. Moreover, it underlines prospective therapies targeting both STAT3 and p53 to enhance chemotherapeutic outcomes.
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Moon Y, Moon R, Roh H, Chang S, Lee S, Park H. HIF-1α-Dependent Induction of Carboxypeptidase A4 and Carboxypeptidase E in Hypoxic Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells. Mol Cells 2020; 43:945-952. [PMID: 33203807 PMCID: PMC7700838 DOI: 10.14348/molcells.2020.0100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Hypoxia induces the expression of several genes through the activation of a master transcription factor, hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α. This study shows that hypoxia strongly induced the expression of two carboxypeptidases (CP), CPA4 and CPE, in an HIF-1α-dependent manner. The hypoxic induction of CPA4 and CPE gene was accompanied by the recruitment of HIF-1α and upregulation in the active histone modification, H3K4me3, at their promoter regions. The hypoxic responsiveness of CPA4 and CPE genes was observed in human adipocytes, human adipose-derived stem cells, and human primary fibroblasts but not mouse primary adipocyte progenitor cells. CPA4 and CPE have been identified as secreted exopeptidases that degrade and process other secreted proteins and matrix proteins. This finding suggests that hypoxia changes the microenvironment of the obese hypoxic adipose tissue by inducing the expression of not only adipokines but also peptidases such as CPA4 and CPE.
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- Yunwon Moon
- Department of Life Science, University of Seoul, Seoul 02504, Korea
- Present address: Cell Therapy Research Center, GC LabCell, Yongin 16924, Korea
- These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Department of Life Science, University of Seoul, Seoul 02504, Korea
- These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Department of Life Science, University of Seoul, Seoul 02504, Korea
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- Department of Life Science, University of Seoul, Seoul 02504, Korea
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- Department of Life Science, University of Seoul, Seoul 02504, Korea
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- Department of Life Science, University of Seoul, Seoul 02504, Korea
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Wang B, Li B, Si T. Knockdown of circ0082374 inhibits cell viability, migration, invasion and glycolysis in glioma cells by miR-326/SIRT1. Brain Res 2020; 1748:147108. [PMID: 32896523 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2020.147108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) play important roles in the development and treatment of glioma. However, the role and mechanism of circRNA carboxypeptidase A4 (circ0082374) in glioma are largely unknown. Forty-two glioma patients and 28 normal patients were recruited. Glioma cell lines A172 and U251 were used for functional assays. The expression levels of circ0082374, microRNA-326 (miR-326) and sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) were examined via quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction or western blot. Cell viability, migration, invasion and glycolysis were measured via cell counting kit-8, trans-well, oxygen consumption rate and western blot, respectively. The target correlation of circ0082374/miR-326 or miR-326/SIRT1 was explored via dual-luciferase reporter, RNA immunoprecipitation and pull-down assays. The role of circ0082374 in vivo was investigated via xenograft model. We found circ0082374 expression was elevated in glioma tissues and cells. Knockdown of circ0082374 suppressed the viability, migration, invasion and glycolysis in glioma cells. miR-326 was a target of circ0082374 and miR-326 knockdown attenuated the inhibitive role of circ0082374 silence in glioma progression. SIRT1 was a target of miR-326 and circ0082374 could promote SIRT1 expression by sponging miR-326. Silence of SIRT1 reversed the promoting effect of circ0082374 on glioma progression. Knockdown of circ0082374 reduced xenograft tumor growth by miR-326/SIRT1 in vivo. Collectively, silence of circ0082374 repressed the viability, migration, invasion and glycolysis in glioma cells by regulating miR-326 and SIRT1 in a ceRNA mechanism, providing a new mechanism for the pathogenesis of glioma.
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- Bin Wang
- Department of Interventional Oncology, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital (Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cerebral Vascular and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Department of Interventional Therapy, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer), Tianjin 300350, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital (Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cerebral Vascular and Neurodegenerative Diseases), Tianjin 300350, China
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- Department of Interventional Therapy, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital (National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy of Tianjin, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer), Huanhu West Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300060, China
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Shao Q, Zhang Z, Cao R, Zang H, Pei W, Sun T. CPA4 Promotes EMT in Pancreatic Cancer via Stimulating PI3K-AKT-mTOR Signaling. Onco Targets Ther 2020; 13:8567-8580. [PMID: 32922037 PMCID: PMC7457871 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s257057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Carboxypeptidase A4 (CPA4), as a novel tumor biomarker, is prevalently observed in various cancers. However, the potential role of CPA4 in pancreatic cancer (PC), to our knowledge, has not been fully clarified. Materials and Methods We systematically explored the detailed function of CPA4 in epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) stimulated PC in human clinical samples and in vitro. Results CPA4 was overexpressed in clinical PC samples that was positively related with tumor size (P=0.026), T stage (P=0.011), lymph-node metastasis (P=0.026) and a worse prognosis for PC patients (P=0.001). Interestingly, CPA4 was inversely correlated with E-cadherin (r=−0.372, P=0.003) in clinical samples and PC cell lines which cooperatively contributed to a worse prognosis (P=0.005) for PC patients. CPA4 overexpression enhanced EMT in AsPC-1 and Capan-2 cells, which promoted EMT-like cellular morphology and cell invasion and migration. Meanwhile, CPA4 overexpression activated EMT and PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling, following with the downregulation of E-cadherin and β-catenin, and the upregulation of N-cadherin, vimentin, p-PI3K (Tyr458), p-AKT (Ser473) and p-mTOR (Ser2448). However, PI3K inhibitor LY294002 reversed CPA4 overexpression-stimulated EMT in vitro. Moreover, CPA4 was co-immunoprecipitated with AKT in two PC cells with CPA4 high expression. Conversely, CPA4 silencing inhibited EMT in PANC-1 cells. CPA4 overexpression or silencing promoted or inhibited cell proliferation and drug resistance in Capan-2 and PANC-1 cells via regulating Bcl2/Bax and cleaved-caspase3 signaling. However, LY294002 reversed CPA4 overexpression-stimulated cell proliferation and drug resistance in vitro in Bcl2/Bax and caspase3-dependent apoptosis. Conclusion CPA4 overexpression contributes to aggressive clinical stage of PC patients and promotes EMT in vitro via activation of PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling.
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- Qingliang Shao
- Department of General Surgery, The Peoples' Hospital of Liaoning Province, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Peoples' Hospital of Liaoning Province, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Graduate School of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Peoples' Hospital of Liaoning Province, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Graduate School of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Graduate School of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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Pan J, Xu L, Pan H. Development and Validation of an m6A RNA Methylation Regulator-Based Signature for Prognostic Prediction in Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Front Oncol 2020; 10:1444. [PMID: 32974164 PMCID: PMC7472601 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.01444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Background: Cervical squamous cell carcinoma (CESC) is one of the most common causes of cancer-related death worldwide. N6-methyladenosine (m6A) plays an important role in various cellular responses by regulating mRNA biology. This study aimed to develop and validate an m6A RNA methylation regulator-based signature for prognostic prediction in CESC. Methods: Clinical and survival data as well as RNA sequencing data of 13 m6A RNA methylation regulators were obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) CESC database. Consensus clustering was performed to identify different CESC clusters based on the differential expression of the regulators. LASSO Cox regression analysis was used to generate a prognostic signature based on m6A RNA methylation regulator expression. The effect of the signature was further explored by univariate and multivariate Cox analyses. Results: Four regulators (RBM15, METTL3, FTO, and YTHDF2) were identified to be aberrantly expressed in CESC tissues. A prognostic signature that includes ZC3H13, YTHDC1, and YTHDF1 was developed, which can act as an independent prognostic indicator. Significant differences of survival rate and clinicopathological features were found between the high- and low-risk groups. The results of bioinformatics analysis were then validated in the clinical CESC cohort by qRT-PCR and immunohistochemistry staining. Conclusion: In the present study, we developed and validated an m6A RNA methylation regulator-based prognostic signature, which might provide useful insights regarding the development and prognosis of CESC.
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- Jingxin Pan
- Department of Internal Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Xu LC, Pan JX, Pan HD. Construction and Validation of an m6A RNA Methylation Regulators-Based Prognostic Signature for Esophageal Cancer. Cancer Manag Res 2020; 12:5385-5394. [PMID: 32753956 PMCID: PMC7352013 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s254870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Purpose N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is reported to play a critical role in cancer through various mechanisms. We aimed to construct and validate an m6A RNA methylation regulators-based prognostic signature for Esophageal cancer (ESCA). Materials and Methods The RNA sequencing transcriptome data of 13 m6A RNA methylation regulators as well as clinical data were obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) ESCA database. The differential expression of the regulators between ESCA tissues and normal tissues was assessed. Consensus clustering was conducted to explore the different ESCA clusters based on the expression of these regulators. LASSO Cox regression analysis was used to generate a prognostic signature based on m6A RNA methylation regulators expression. Results Eight regulators (KIAA1429, HNRNPC, RBM15, METTL3, WTAP, YTHDF1, YTHDC1, and YTHDF2) were found to be significantly upregulated in ESCA tissues. Significant differences of survival rate and clinicopathological features were found between the two clusters. A prognostic signature, which consists of HNRNPC and ALKBH5, was constructed based on the TCGA ESCA cohort, which can serve as an independent prognostic predictor. The results of bioinformatics analysis were further successfully validated in the clinical ESCA cohort by qRT-PCR and immunohistochemistry staining. Conclusion Our study constructed and validated an m6A RNA methylation regulators-based prognostic signature. This might provide important information for developing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
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- Li-Chao Xu
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China.,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou 362000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China
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Gao W, Guo N, Zhao S, Chen Z, Zhang W, Yan F, Liao H, Chi K. Carboxypeptidase A4 promotes cardiomyocyte hypertrophy through activating PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling. Biosci Rep 2020; 40:BSR20200669. [PMID: 32347291 PMCID: PMC7214395 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20200669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Carboxypeptidase A4 (CPA4) is a member of the metallocarboxypeptidase family. Current studies have identified the roles of CPA4 in cancer biology and insulin sensitivity. However, the roles of CPA4 in other diseases are not known. In the present study, we investigated the roles of CPA4 in cardiac hypertrophy. The expression of CPA4 was significantly increased in the hypertrophic heart tissues of human patients and isoproterenol (ISO)-induced hypertrophic heart tissues of mice. We next knocked down Cpa4 with shRNA or overexpressed Cpa4 using adenovirus in neonatal rat cardiomyocytes and induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy with ISO. We observed that Cpa4 overexpression promoted whereas Cpa4 knockdown reduced ISO-induced growth of cardiomyocyte size and overexpression of hypertrophy marker genes, such as myosin heavy chain β (β-Mhc), atrial natriuretic peptide (Anp), and brain natriuretic peptide (Bnp). Our further mechanism study revealed that the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling was activated by Cpa4 in cardiomyocytes, which depended on the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)-AKT signaling. Besides, we showed that the PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling was critically involved in the roles of Cpa4 during cardiomyocyte hypertrophy. Collectively, these results demonstrated that CPA4 is a regulator of cardiac hypertrophy by activating the PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling, and CPA4 may serve as a promising target for the treatment of hypertrophic cardiac diseases.
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- Weinian Gao
- Department of Cardiac Macrovascular Surgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shijiazhuang Translational Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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- Department of Cardiac Macrovascular Surgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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- Department of Cardiac Macrovascular Surgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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- Department of Cardiac Macrovascular Surgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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- Department of Cardiac Macrovascular Surgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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- Department of Cardiac Macrovascular Surgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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