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Janjua D, Thakur K, Aggarwal N, Chaudhary A, Yadav J, Chhokar A, Tripathi T, Joshi U, Senrung A, Bharti AC. Prognostic and therapeutic potential of STAT3: Opportunities and challenges in targeting HPV-mediated cervical carcinogenesis. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2024; 197:104346. [PMID: 38608913 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104346] [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: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Cervical cancer (CaCx) ranks as the fourth most prevalent cancer among women globally. Persistent infection of high-risk human papillomaviruses (HR-HPVs) is major etiological factor associated with CaCx. Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3 (STAT3), a prominent member of the STAT family, has emerged as independent oncogenic driver. It is a target of many oncogenic viruses including HPV. How STAT3 influences HPV viral gene expression or gets affected by HPV is an area of active investigation. A better understanding of host-virus interaction will provide a prognostic and therapeutic window for CaCx control and management. In this comprehensive review, we delve into carcinogenic role of STAT3 in development of HPV-induced CaCx. With an emphasis on fascinating interplay between STAT3 and HPV genome, the review explores the diverse array of opportunities and challenges associated with this field to harness the prognostic and therapeutic potential of STAT3 in CaCx.
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- Divya Janjua
- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India; Department of Zoology, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India; Department of Zoology, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India.
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Grozdanić M, Sobotič B, Biasizzo M, Sever T, Vidmar R, Vizovišek M, Turk B, Fonović M. Cathepsin L-mediated EGFR cleavage affects intracellular signalling pathways in cancer. Biol Chem 2024; 405:283-296. [PMID: 37889671 DOI: 10.1515/hsz-2023-0213] [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: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Proteolytic activity in the tumour microenvironment is an important factor in cancer development since it can also affect intracellular signalling pathways via positive feedback loops that result in either increased tumour growth or resistance to anticancer mechanisms. In this study, we demonstrated extracellular cathepsin L-mediated cleavage of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and identified the cleavage site in the extracellular domain after R224. To further evaluate the relevance of this cleavage, we cloned and expressed a truncated version of EGFR, starting at G225, in HeLa cells. We confirmed the constitutive activation of the truncated protein in the absence of ligand binding and determined possible changes in intracellular signalling. Furthermore, we determined the effect of truncated EGFR protein expression on HeLa cell viability and response to the EGFR inhibitors, tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) erlotinib and monoclonal antibody (mAb) cetuximab. Our data reveal the nuclear localization and phosphorylation of EGFR and signal trancducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) in cells that express the truncated EGFR protein and suggest that these phenomena cause resistance to EGFR inhibitors.
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- Marija Grozdanić
- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology, Jozef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- International Postgraduate School Jožef Stefan, Jamova cesta 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Kymab Ltd, The Bennet Building (B930), Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge CB22 3AT, UK
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology, Jozef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- International Postgraduate School Jožef Stefan, Jamova cesta 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology, Jozef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- International Postgraduate School Jožef Stefan, Jamova cesta 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology, Jozef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology, Jozef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology, Jozef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Ljubljana, Večna pot 113, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology, Jozef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Park HJ, Park SH. The Ethanolic Extract of Dictyopteris Divaricata Induces Apoptosis in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cells by Inhibiting STAT3 Activity. Nutr Cancer 2024; 76:305-315. [PMID: 38185896 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2024.2301795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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Dictyopteris divaricata (DD) has been reported to exert diverse pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects. In this study, we aimed to investigate the anticancer potential of the ethanolic extract of DD (EDD) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells and to explore the underlying mechanism. EDD significantly suppressed cell proliferation in H1299, PC9, and H1975 NSCLC cells. EDD treatment increased the proportion of Annexin V-positive cells and cells in sub-G1 phase, indicating the induction of apoptosis. This observation was further supported by the presence of fragmented nuclei and increased expression of cleaved PARP and cleaved caspase-3 in NSCLC cells following EDD treatment. Mechanistically, EDD decreased the phosphorylation levels of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) and Src. Transfection of constitutively activated STAT3 into H1975 cells partially attenuated EDD-induced apoptosis, highlighting the contribution of STAT3 inhibition to the anticancer activity of EDD. In addition, we identified fucosterol as a major constituent of EDD that exhibited similar anticancer potential in NSCLC cells. Taken together, our results demonstrate that EDD induces apoptosis in NSCLC cells by inhibiting STAT3 activity. We propose EDD as a potential candidate for the development of therapies targeting NSCLC.
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- Hyun-Ji Park
- Department of Pathology, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-eui University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-eui University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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Qin L, Wu J. Targeting anticancer immunity in oral cancer: Drugs, products, and nanoparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 239:116751. [PMID: 37507044 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Oral cavity carcinomas are the most frequent malignancies among head and neck malignancies. Oral tumors include not only oral cancer cells with different potency and stemness but also consist of diverse cells, containing anticancer immune cells, stromal and also immunosuppressive cells that influence the immune system reactions. The infiltrated T and natural killer (NK) cells are the substantial tumor-suppressive immune compartments in the tumor. The infiltration of these cells has substantial impacts on the response of tumors to immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Nevertheless, cancer cells, stromal cells, and some other compartments like regulatory T cells (Tregs), macrophages, and myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) can repress the immune responses against malignant cells. Boosting anticancer immunity by inducing the immune system or repressing the tumor-promoting cells is one of the intriguing approaches for the eradication of malignant cells such as oral cancers. This review aims to concentrate on the secretions and interactions in the oral tumor immune microenvironment. We review targeting tumor stroma, immune system and immunosuppressive interactions in oral tumors. This review will also focus on therapeutic targets and therapeutic agents such as nanoparticles and products with anti-tumor potency that can boost anticancer immunity in oral tumors. We also explain possible future perspectives including delivery of various cells, natural products and drugs by nanoparticles for boosting anticancer immunity in oral tumors.
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- Liling Qin
- Gezhouba Central Hospital of the Third Clinical Medical College of Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei, 443002, China
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- Experimental and Practical Teaching Center, Hubei College of Chinese Medicine, Jingzhou, Hubei, 434000, China.
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Huang J, Liang L, Jiang S, Liu Y, He H, Sun X, Li Y, Xie L, Tao Y, Cong L, Jiang Y. BDH1-mediated LRRC31 regulation dependent on histone lysine β-hydroxybutyrylation to promote lung adenocarcinoma progression. MedComm (Beijing) 2023; 4:e449. [PMID: 38098610 PMCID: PMC10719427 DOI: 10.1002/mco2.449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is the most common form of lung cancer, with a consistently low 5-year survival rate. Therefore, we aim to identify key genes involved in LUAD progression to pave the way for targeted therapies in the future. BDH1 plays a critical role in the conversion between acetoacetate and β-hydroxybutyrate. The presence of β-hydroxybutyrate is essential for initiating lysine β-hydroxybutyrylation (Kbhb) modifications. Histone Kbhb at the H3K9 site is attributed to transcriptional activation. We unveiled that β-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase 1 (BDH1) is not only conspicuously overexpressed in LUAD, but it also modulates the overall intracellular Kbhb modification levels. The RNA sequencing analysis revealed leucine-rich repeat-containing protein 31 (LRRC31) as a downstream target gene regulated by BDH1. Ecologically expressed BDH1 hinders the accumulation of H3K9bhb in the transcription start site of LRRC31, consequently repressing the transcriptional expression of LRRC31. Furthermore, we identified potential BDH1 inhibitors, namely pimozide and crizotinib, which exhibit a synergistic inhibitory effect on the proliferation of LUAD cells exhibiting high expression of BDH1. In summary, this study elucidates the molecular mechanism by which BDH1 mediates LUAD progression through the H3K9bhb/LRRC31 axis and proposes a therapeutic strategy targeting BDH1-high-expressing LUAD, providing a fresh perspective for LUAD treatment.
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- Jingjing Huang
- The Key Laboratory of Model Animal and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
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- The Key Laboratory of Model Animal and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
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- The Key Laboratory of Model Animal and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
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- The Key Laboratory of Model Animal and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
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- The Key Laboratory of Model Animal and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
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- The Key Laboratory of Model Animal and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
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- The Key Laboratory of Model Animal and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
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- Department of Head and Neck SurgeryHunan Cancer Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South UniversityChangshaHunanChina
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- Department of PathologyKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Xiangya Hospital, School of Basic Medicine, Central South UniversityChangshaHunanChina
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- The Key Laboratory of Model Animal and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
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- The Key Laboratory of Model Animal and Stem Cell Biology in Hunan Province, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal UniversityChangshaHunanChina
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Liao WL, Lin H, Li YH, Yang TY, Chen MC. RAGE potentiates EGFR signaling and interferes with the anticancer effect of gefitinib on NSCLC cells. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2023; 325:C1313-C1325. [PMID: 37746694 DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00494.2022] [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: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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The receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) has been implicated in tumorigenesis, whereas epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling plays a vital role in lung cancer progression. Both RAGE and EGFR are transmembrane receptors that transmit intracellular signals through ligand binding, and their downstream signaling cascades show substantial overlap. However, the interplay between these two molecules remains poorly understood. In the present study, we evaluated the correlation between RAGE and EGFR in the tumorigenesis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and evaluated the impact of RAGE on the response of NSCLC cells to gefitinib, an EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). The expression and activation of EGFR and the phosphorylation of its downstream molecules, signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (Erk), were increased in RAGE-overexpressed A549 (A549-RAGE) cells. Notably, ligand-triggered activation of EGFR signaling was significantly greater in A549-RAGE compared with A549-parental cells. In addition, gefitinib had less effect on the inhibition of EGFR signaling in A549-RAGE cells. These findings were validated in other NSCLC cell lines, H1299 and H1975. Furthermore, upon gefitinib administration, the antiapoptotic marker B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) expression was upregulated in A549-RAGE cells, whereas the apoptotic markers Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax) and Bcl-2 interacting mediator (Bim) remained at lower levels compared with A549-parental cells. Importantly, our findings provide evidence that RAGE interferes with the anticancer effect of gefitinib by modulating the activation of EGFR-STAT3 and EGFR-Erk pathways. Overall, these significant findings deepen our understanding of the intricate relationship between RAGE and EGFR signaling in NSCLC tumorigenesis and provide new considerations for the clinical treatment of NSCLC.NEW & NOTEWORTHY This study represents a pioneering endeavor in comprehending the intricate interplay between RAGE and EGFR signaling within NSCLC. The findings reveal that RAGE serves to enhance EGFR phosphorylation and activation, consequently modulating apoptosis regulators through the EGFR-STAT3 and EGFR-Erk1/2 signaling pathways. Through this mechanism, RAGE potentially imparts resistance to the toxicity induced by EGFR-TKIs in NSCLC cells.
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- Wan-Ling Liao
- Department of Life Sciences, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Life Sciences, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Translational Cell Therapy Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Life Sciences, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Division of Chest Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Translational Cell Therapy Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Yang X, Xu L, Yang L, Xu S. Research progress of STAT3-based dual inhibitors for cancer therapy. Bioorg Med Chem 2023; 91:117382. [PMID: 37369169 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2023.117382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), a transcription factor, regulates gene levels that are associated with cell survival, cell cycle, and immune reaction. It is correlated with the grade of malignancy and the development of various cancers and targeting STAT3 protein is a potentially promising therapeutic strategy for tumors. Over the past 20 years, various compounds have been found to directly inhibit STAT3 activity via different strategies. However, numerous difficulties exist in the development of STAT3 inhibitors, such as serious toxic effects, poor therapeutic effects, and intrinsic and acquired drug resistance. STAT3 inhibitors synergistically suppress cancer development with additional anti-tumor drugs, such as indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 inhibitors (IDO1i), histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACi), DNA inhibitors, pro-tumorigenic cytokine inhibitors (PTCi), NF-κB inhibitors, and tubulin inhibitors. Therefore, individual molecule- based dual-target inhibitors can be the candidate alternative or complementary treatment to overcome the disadvantages of just STAT3 or other targets as a monotherapy. In this review, we discuss the theoretical basis for formulating STAT3-based dual-target inhibitors and also summarize their structure-activity relationships (SARs).
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- Xiaojuan Yang
- School of Pharmacy, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, China.
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Song X, Cao L, Ni B, Wang J, Qin X, Sun X, Xu B, Wang X, Li J. Challenges of EGFR-TKIs in NSCLC and the potential role of herbs and active compounds: From mechanism to clinical practice. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1090500. [PMID: 37089959 PMCID: PMC10120859 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1090500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations are the most common oncogenic driver in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) are widely used in the treatment of lung cancer, especially in the first-line treatment of advanced NSCLC, and EGFR-TKIs monotherapy has achieved better efficacy and tolerability compared with standard chemotherapy. However, acquired resistance to EGFR-TKIs and associated adverse events pose a significant obstacle to targeted lung cancer therapy. Therefore, there is an urgent need to seek effective interventions to overcome these limitations. Natural medicines have shown potential therapeutic advantages in reversing acquired resistance to EGFR-TKIs and reducing adverse events, bringing new options and directions for EGFR-TKIs combination therapy. In this paper, we systematically demonstrated the resistance mechanism of EGFR-TKIs, the clinical strategy of each generation of EGFR-TKIs in the synergistic treatment of NSCLC, the treatment-related adverse events of EGFR-TKIs, and the potential role of traditional Chinese medicine in overcoming the resistance and adverse reactions of EGFR-TKIs. Herbs and active compounds have the potential to act synergistically through multiple pathways and multiple mechanisms of overall regulation, combined with targeted therapy, and are expected to be an innovative model for NSCLC treatment.
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- Xiaotong Song
- Department of Oncology, Guang’ Anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guang’ Anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guang’ Anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory, Hongqi Hospital Affiliated to Mudanjiang Medical College, Mudanjiang, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guang’ Anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guang’ Anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guang’ Anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guang’ Anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Elsocht M, Giron P, De Grève J, Ballet S. Second generation Spautin-1 analogues targeting EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer cells. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2023; 79:129066. [PMID: 36410591 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2022.129066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Treatment of advanced stage epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is often complicated by the occurrence of acquired resistance, which emphasizes the need for improved treatment options. Based on a previously reported structure-activity relationship (SAR) study of Spautin-1, which resulted in the discovery of 10a, the search for more potent analogues was envisaged through optimization of the amine substituent. Our search led to the discovery of analogue 15b, harbouring the 2-[4-(4-fluoro-phenoxy)-phenyl]ethylamine substituent, among other potent and original analogues, with nanomolar activity towards EGFR-mutant NSCLC cells. Moreover, this compound 15b showed good selectivity for cancer cells over healthy lung epithelial cells and provides additive effects with food and drug administration (FDA) approved EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), as proven by the co-administration of 15b with Afatinib. Altogether, we report promising lead compounds which show the potential to improve current treatment options.
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- Mathias Elsocht
- Research Group of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Bioengineering Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of Medical and Molecular Oncology and Center of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of Medical and Molecular Oncology and Center of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels, Belgium.
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- Research Group of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Bioengineering Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.
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AZ12756122, a novel fatty acid synthase inhibitor, decreases resistance features in EGFR-TKI resistant EGFR-mutated NSCLC cell models. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 156:113942. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Li Y, Azmi AS, Mohammad RM. Deregulated transcription factors and poor clinical outcomes in cancer patients. Semin Cancer Biol 2022; 86:122-134. [PMID: 35940398 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2022.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
Abstract
Transcription factors are a group of proteins, which possess DNA-binding domains, bind to DNA strands of promoters or enhancers, and initiate transcription of genes with cooperation of RNA polymerase and other co-factors. They play crucial roles in regulating transcription during embryogenesis and development. Their physiological status in different cell types is also important to maintain cellular homeostasis. Therefore, any deregulation of transcription factors will lead to the development of cancer cells and tumor progression. Based on their functions in cancer cells, transcription factors could be either oncogenic or tumor suppressive. Furthermore, transcription factors have been shown to modulate cancer stem cells, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and drug response; therefore, measuring deregulated transcription factors is hypothesized to predict treatment outcomes of patients with cancers and targeting deregulated transcription factors could be an encouraging strategy for cancer therapy. Here, we summarize the current knowledge of major deregulated transcription factors and their effects on causing poor clinical outcome of patients with cancer. The information presented here will help to predict the prognosis and drug response and to design novel drugs and therapeutic strategies for the treatment of cancers by targeting deregulated transcription factors.
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- Yiwei Li
- Karmanos Cancer Institute and Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Karmanos Cancer Institute and Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Karmanos Cancer Institute and Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA.
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Managing Cancer Drug Resistance from the Perspective of Inflammation. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2022; 2022:3426407. [PMID: 36245983 PMCID: PMC9553519 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3426407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The development of multidrug resistance in cancer chemotherapy is a major obstacle to the effective treatment of human malignant tumors. Several epidemiological studies have demonstrated that inflammation is closely related to cancer and plays a key role in the development of both solid and liquid tumors. Therefore, targeting inflammation and the molecules involved in the inflammatory process may be a good strategy for treating drug-resistant tumors. In this review, we discuss the molecular mechanisms underlying inflammation in regulating anticancer drug resistance by modulating drug action and drug-mediated cell death pathways. Inflammation alters the effectiveness of drugs through modulation of the expression of multidrug efflux transporters (e.g., ABCG2, ABCB1, and ABCC1) and drug-metabolizing enzymes (e.g., CYP1A2 and CYP3A4). In addition, inflammation can protect cancer cells from drug-mediated cell death by regulating DNA damage repair, downstream adaptive response (e.g., apoptosis, autophagy, and oncogenic bypass signaling), and tumor microenvironment. Intriguingly, manipulating inflammation may affect drug resistance through various molecular mechanisms validated by in vitro/in vivo models. In this review, we aim to summarize the underlying molecular mechanisms that inflammation participates in cancer drug resistance and discuss the potential clinical strategies targeting inflammation to overcome drug resistance.
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Cho SJ, Jeong BY, Song YS, Park CG, Cho DY, Lee HY. STAT3 mediates RCP-induced cancer cell invasion through the NF-κB/Slug/MT1-MMP signaling cascade. Arch Pharm Res 2022; 45:460-474. [PMID: 35809175 DOI: 10.1007/s12272-022-01396-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Rab coupling protein (RCP) has been known to induce cancer invasion and metastasis, and STAT3 is one of major oncogenic factors. In the present study, we identify the critical role of STAT3 in RCP-induced cancer cell invasion. Immunohistochemical data of ovarian cancer tissues presented that levels of RCP expression are closely correlated with those of phospho-STAT3 (p-STAT3). In addition, ovarian cancer patients with high expression of both RCP and p-STAT3 had significantly lower progress-free and overall survival rates compared to those with low either RCP or p-STAT3 expression. Mechanistically, RCP induced STAT3 phosphorylation in both ovarian and breast cancer cells. Silencing or pharmacological inhibition of STAT3 significantly inhibited RCP-induced cancer cell invasion. In addition, we provide evidence that the β1 integrin/EGFR axis is important for RCP-induced STAT3 phosphorylation. Furthermore, STAT3 activated NF-κB for Slug expression that in turn upregulated MT1-MMP expression for cancer cell invasion. Collectively, our present data demonstrate that STAT3 is located downstream of the β1 integrin/EGFR axis and induces Slug and MT1-MMP expression for cancer cell invasion.
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- Su Jin Cho
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Konyang University, 821 Medical Science Building, 158 Gwanjeodong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, 35365, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Konyang University, 821 Medical Science Building, 158 Gwanjeodong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, 35365, Republic of Korea.,Department of Cell, Developmental and Cancer Biology, School of Medicine, Oregon Health Science University, Portland, OR, 97201, USA
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Konyang University, Daejeon, 35365, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Konyang University, 821 Medical Science Building, 158 Gwanjeodong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, 35365, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, College of Medicine, Konyang University, Daejeon, 35365, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Konyang University, 821 Medical Science Building, 158 Gwanjeodong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, 35365, Republic of Korea.
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Rosario R, Cui W, Anderson RA. Potential ovarian toxicity and infertility risk following targeted anti-cancer therapies. REPRODUCTION AND FERTILITY 2022; 3:R147-R162. [PMID: 35928672 PMCID: PMC9346327 DOI: 10.1530/raf-22-0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Unlike traditional chemotherapy agents which are generally cytotoxic to all cells, targeted anti-cancer therapies are designed to specifically target proliferation mechanisms in cancer cells but spare normal cells, resulting in high potency and reduced toxicity. There has therefore been a rapid increase in their development and use in clinical settings, including in curative-intent treatment regimens. However, the targets of some of these drugs including kinases, epigenetic regulatory proteins, DNA damage repair enzymes and proteasomes, have fundamental roles in governing normal ovarian physiology. Inhibiting their action could have significant consequences for ovarian function, with potentially long-lasting adverse effects which persist after cessation of treatment, but there is limited evidence of their effects on reproductive function. In this review, we will use literature that examines these pathways to infer the potential toxicity of targeted anti-cancer drugs on the ovary. Lay summary Compared to traditional chemotherapy agents, anti-cancer therapies are thought to be highly effective at targeting cancer cells but sparing normal cells, resulting in reduced drug side effects. However, many of processes within the cells that these drugs affect are also important for the ovary to work normally, so suppressing them in this way could have long-lasting implications for female fertility. This review examines the potential toxicity of anti-cancer therapies on the ovary.
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- Roseanne Rosario
- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, Queen's Medical Research Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,The Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, Queen's Medical Research Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Zheng ZY, Chu MY, Lin W, Zheng YQ, Xu XE, Chen Y, Liao LD, Wu ZY, Wang SH, Li EM, Xu LY. Blocking STAT3 signaling augments MEK/ERK inhibitor efficacy in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Cell Death Dis 2022; 13:496. [PMID: 35614034 PMCID: PMC9132929 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-022-04941-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is one of the world's leading causes of death, and its primary clinical therapy relies on surgical resection, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and chemoradiotherapy. Although the genomic features and clinical significance of ESCC have been identified, the outcomes of targeted therapies are still unsatisfactory. Here, we demonstrate that mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling is highly activated and associated with poor prognosis in patients with ESCC. Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MEK) inhibitors efficiently blocked the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) in ESCC, while signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) signaling was rapidly activated. Combined STAT3 inhibition prevented the emergence of resistance and enhanced MEK inhibitor-induced cell cycle arrest and senescence in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistic studies revealed that the suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3) was downregulated, resulting in an increase in STAT3 phosphorylation in MEK-inhibited cells. Furthermore, chromatin immunoprecipitation showed that ELK1, which was activated by MEK/ERK signaling, induced SOCS3 transcription. These data suggest that the development of combined MEK and STAT3 inhibition could be a useful strategy in ESCC targeted therapy.
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- Zhen-Yuan Zheng
- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Immunopathology, Institute of Oncologic Pathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Research Institute, Shantou Sub-center, Cancer Research Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Immunopathology, Institute of Oncologic Pathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Immunopathology, Institute of Oncologic Pathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Immunopathology, Institute of Oncologic Pathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Immunopathology, Institute of Oncologic Pathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Immunopathology, Institute of Oncologic Pathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Immunopathology, Institute of Oncologic Pathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Shantou Central Hospital, Affiliated Shantou Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Shantou Central Hospital, Affiliated Shantou Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Research Institute, Shantou Sub-center, Cancer Research Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Immunopathology, Institute of Oncologic Pathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Esophageal Cancer Research Institute, Shantou Sub-center, Cancer Research Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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Park HJ, Jeong JH, Park SH. The Root Extract of Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn Exerts Anticancer Effects in Human Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Cells with Different EGFR Mutation Statuses by Suppressing MET Activity. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27072360. [PMID: 35408753 PMCID: PMC9000538 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27072360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the anticancer effects of the root extract of Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn (EPP) in human non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells and explore the mechanisms of action. We used four types of human lung cancer cell lines, including H1299 (epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) wild-type), PC9 (EGFR Glu746-Ala750 deletion mutation in exon 19; EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)-sensitive), H1975 (EGFR L858R/T790M double-mutant; EGFR TKI-resistant), and PC9/ER (erlotinib-resistant) cells. EPP suppressed cell growth and the colony formation of NSCLC cells in a concentration-dependent manner. EPP stimulated chromatin condensation, increased the percentage of sub-G1 phase cells, and enhanced the proportion of annexin V-positive cells, demonstrating that EPP triggered apoptosis in NSCLC cells regardless of the EGFR mutation and EGFR TKI resistance status. The phosphorylation level of the signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) and AKT was decreased by EPP. The expression of STAT3 target genes was also downregulated by EPP. EPP reversed hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)-induced MET phosphorylation and gefitinib resistance. Taken together, our results demonstrate that EPP exerted anticancer effects not only in EGFR TKI-sensitive NSCLC cells, but also in EGFR TKI-resistant NSCLC cells, by suppressing MET activity.
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He K, Wang GX, Zhao LN, Cui XF, Su XB, Shi Y, Xie TP, Hou SW, Han ZG. Cinobufagin Is a Selective Anti-Cancer Agent against Tumors with EGFR Amplification and PTEN Deletion. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:775602. [PMID: 34925034 PMCID: PMC8672866 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.775602] [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: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common and malignant brain tumor, and almost half of the patients carrying EGFR-driven tumor with PTEN deficiency are resistant to EGFR-targeted therapy. EGFR amplification and/or mutation is reported in various epithelial tumors. This series of studies aimed to identify a potent compound against EGFR-driven tumor. We screened a chemical library containing over 600 individual compounds purified from Traditional Chinese Medicine against GBM cells with EGFR amplification and found that cinobufagin, the major active ingredient of Chansu, inhibited the proliferation of EGFR amplified GBM cells and PTEN deficiency enhanced its anti-proliferation effects. Cinobufagin also strongly inhibited the proliferation of carcinoma cell lines with wild-type or mutant EGFR expression. In contrast, the compound only weakly inhibited the proliferation of cancer cells with low or without EGFR expression. Cinobufagin blocked EGFR phosphorylation and its downstream signaling, which additionally induced apoptosis and cytotoxicity in EGFR amplified cancer cells. In vivo, cinobufagin blocked EGFR signaling, inhibited cell proliferation, and elicited apoptosis, thereby suppressing tumor growth in both subcutaneous and intracranial U87MG-EGFR xenograft mouse models and increasing the median survival of nude mice bearing intracranial U87MG-EGFR tumors. Cinobufagin is a potential therapeutic agent for treating malignant glioma and other human cancers expressing EGFR.
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- Kunyan He
- Key Laboratory of Systems Biomedicine (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Center for Systems Biomedicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Biomedicine (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Center for Systems Biomedicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Biomedicine (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Center for Systems Biomedicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Biomedicine (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Center for Systems Biomedicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Biomedicine (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Center for Systems Biomedicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory for the Genetics of Developmental and Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Bio-X Institutes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Nature Standard Technical Services Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory for Translational Research and Innovative Therapeutics of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Department of Anesthesiology, Hongqiao International Institute of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Tongren Hospital, Shanghai, China.,Hangzhou Innovation Institute for Systems Oncology, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Biomedicine (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Center for Systems Biomedicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.,Hangzhou Innovation Institute for Systems Oncology, Hangzhou, China
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Wang S, Wang Y, Huang Z, Wei H, Wang X, Shen R, Lan W, Zhong G, Lin J. Stattic sensitizes osteosarcoma cells to epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors via blocking the interleukin 6-induced STAT3 pathway. Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai) 2021; 53:1670-1680. [PMID: 34693451 DOI: 10.1093/abbs/gmab146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Osteosarcoma (OS), the most common malignant bone tumor with high metastatic potential, frequently affects children and adolescents. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitors exhibit encouraging anti-tumor activity for patients with solid tumors, whereas their effects on OS remain controversial. In the present study, we aimed to elucidate the anti-tumor activity of gefitinib for OS, as well as to explore the underlying mechanisms. Gefitinib inhibits cell viability, tumor growth, cell migration, and invasion and promotes cell apoptosis and G1 cycle arrest in OS at a relatively high concentration via suppressing the PI3K/Akt and ERK pathways. However, gefitinib treatment results in the feedback activation of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) induced by interleukin 6 (IL-6) secretion. Combined treatment with gefitinib and stattic, an inhibitor for STAT3 phosphorylation, engenders more evident inhibitory effects on cell proliferation, migration, and invasion and promotive effects on cell apoptosis and G1 phase arrest in OS, compared with the single exposure to gefitinib or stattic. Western blot analysis demonstrates that stattic treatment in gefitinib-treated OS abrogates the IL-6-induced STAT3 activation and subsequently further restrains the activities of EGFR, Akt, and ERK pathways in tumor cells. This study confirms that the EGFR inhibitor of gefitinib has moderate anti-tumor effects on OS through IL-6 secretion-mediated STAT3 activation. Additional administration of stattic in EGFR-targeted therapies may contribute to improve the efficacy for OS.
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- Shenglin Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Fujian Institute of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Fujian Institute of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Fujian Institute of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Fujian Institute of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The People's Hospital of Jiangmen City, Jiangmen 529051, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Fujian Institute of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Fujian Institute of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Fujian Institute of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Fujian Institute of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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Circulating Tumour Cells (CTCs) in NSCLC: From Prognosis to Therapy Design. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13111879. [PMID: 34834295 PMCID: PMC8619417 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13111879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Designing optimal (neo)adjuvant therapy is a crucial aspect of the treatment of non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). Standard methods of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy represent effective strategies for treatment. However, in some cases with high metastatic activity and high levels of circulating tumour cells (CTCs), the efficacy of standard treatment methods is insufficient and results in treatment failure and reduced patient survival. CTCs are seen not only as an isolated phenomenon but also a key inherent part of the formation of metastasis and a key factor in cancer death. This review discusses the impact of NSCLC therapy strategies based on a meta-analysis of clinical studies. In addition, possible therapeutic strategies for repression when standard methods fail, such as the administration of low-toxicity natural anticancer agents targeting these phenomena (curcumin and flavonoids), are also discussed. These strategies are presented in the context of key mechanisms of tumour biology with a strong influence on CTC spread and metastasis (mechanisms related to tumour-associated and -infiltrating cells, epithelial–mesenchymal transition, and migration of cancer cells).
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Morelli AP, Tortelli TC, Mancini MCS, Pavan ICB, Silva LGS, Severino MB, Granato DC, Pestana NF, Ponte LGS, Peruca GF, Pauletti BA, Dos Santos DFG, de Moura LP, Bezerra RMN, Leme AFP, Chammas R, Simabuco FM. STAT3 contributes to cisplatin resistance, modulating EMT markers, and the mTOR signaling in lung adenocarcinoma. Neoplasia 2021; 23:1048-1058. [PMID: 34543857 PMCID: PMC8453219 DOI: 10.1016/j.neo.2021.08.003] [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: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Lung cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide and is strongly associated with cisplatin resistance. The transcription factor signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is constitutively activated in cancer cells and coordinates critical cellular processes as survival, self-renewal, and inflammation. In several types of cancer, STAT3 controls the development, immunogenicity, and malignant behavior of tumor cells while it dictates the responsiveness to radio- and chemotherapy. It is known that STAT3 phosphorylation at Ser727 by mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) is necessary for its maximal activation, but the crosstalk between STAT3 and mTOR signaling in cisplatin resistance remains elusive. In this study, using a proteomic approach, we revealed important targets and signaling pathways altered in cisplatin-resistant A549 lung adenocarcinoma cells. STAT3 had increased expression in a resistance context, which can be associated with a poor prognosis. STAT3 knockout (SKO) resulted in a decreased mesenchymal phenotype in A549 cells, observed by clonogenic potential and by the expression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition markers. Importantly, SKO cells did not acquire the mTOR pathway overactivation induced by cisplatin resistance. Consistently, SKO cells were more responsive to mTOR inhibition by rapamycin and presented impairment of the feedback activation loop in Akt. Therefore, rapamycin was even more potent in inhibiting the clonogenic potential in SKO cells and sensitized to cisplatin treatment. Mechanistically, STAT3 partially coordinated the cisplatin resistance phenotype via the mTOR pathway in non-small cell lung cancer. Thus, our findings reveal important targets and highlight the significance of the crosstalk between STAT3 and mTOR signaling in cisplatin resistance. The synergic inhibition of STAT3 and mTOR potentially unveil a potential mechanism of synthetic lethality to be explored for human lung cancer treatment.
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- Ana Paula Morelli
- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health, School of Applied Sciences, State University of Campinas, Limeira, SP, Brazil
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- Centro de Investigação Translacional em Oncologia, Departamento de Radiologia e Oncologia, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo and Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health, School of Applied Sciences, State University of Campinas, Limeira, SP, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health, School of Applied Sciences, State University of Campinas, Limeira, SP, Brazil; Laboratory of Signaling Mechanisms, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, State University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health, School of Applied Sciences, State University of Campinas, Limeira, SP, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health, School of Applied Sciences, State University of Campinas, Limeira, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório Nacional de Biociências (LNBio), Centro Nacional de Pesquisa em Energia e Materiais (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health, School of Applied Sciences, State University of Campinas, Limeira, SP, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health, School of Applied Sciences, State University of Campinas, Limeira, SP, Brazil
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- Exercise Cell Biology Laboratory, School of Applied Sciences, State University of Campinas, Limeira, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório Nacional de Biociências (LNBio), Centro Nacional de Pesquisa em Energia e Materiais (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
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- Exercise Cell Biology Laboratory, School of Applied Sciences, State University of Campinas, Limeira, SP, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health, School of Applied Sciences, State University of Campinas, Limeira, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório Nacional de Biociências (LNBio), Centro Nacional de Pesquisa em Energia e Materiais (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
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- Centro de Investigação Translacional em Oncologia, Departamento de Radiologia e Oncologia, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo and Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health, School of Applied Sciences, State University of Campinas, Limeira, SP, Brazil.
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Lee HYJ, Meng M, Liu Y, Su T, Kwan HY. Medicinal herbs and bioactive compounds overcome the drug resistance to epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors in non-small cell lung cancer. Oncol Lett 2021; 22:646. [PMID: 34386068 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2021.12907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for ~85% of all lung cancer cases. Patients harboring epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations usually develop resistance to treatment with frontline EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs). The present review summarizes the current findings and delineates the molecular mechanism of action for the therapeutic effects of herbal extracts and phytochemicals in overcoming EGFR-TKI resistance in NSCLC. Novel molecular targets underlying EGFR-TKI resistance in NSCLC are also discussed. This review provides valuable information for the development of herbal bioactive compounds as alternative treatments for EGFR-TKI-resistant NSCLC.
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- Hiu Yan Jennifer Lee
- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, SAR, P.R. China
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- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, P.R. China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, SAR, P.R. China
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- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, P.R. China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, SAR, P.R. China
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You KS, Yi YW, Cho J, Park JS, Seong YS. Potentiating Therapeutic Effects of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibition in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:589. [PMID: 34207383 PMCID: PMC8233743 DOI: 10.3390/ph14060589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subset of breast cancer with aggressive characteristics and few therapeutic options. The lack of an appropriate therapeutic target is a challenging issue in treating TNBC. Although a high level expression of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) has been associated with a poor prognosis among patients with TNBC, targeted anti-EGFR therapies have demonstrated limited efficacy for TNBC treatment in both clinical and preclinical settings. However, with the advantage of a number of clinically approved EGFR inhibitors (EGFRis), combination strategies have been explored as a promising approach to overcome the intrinsic resistance of TNBC to EGFRis. In this review, we analyzed the literature on the combination of EGFRis with other molecularly targeted therapeutics or conventional chemotherapeutics to understand the current knowledge and to provide potential therapeutic options for TNBC treatment.
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- Kyu Sic You
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea;
- Graduate School of Convergence Medical Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 3116, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea
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- Department of Nanobiomedical Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea; (Y.W.Y.); (J.C.)
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- Department of Nanobiomedical Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea; (Y.W.Y.); (J.C.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea;
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea;
- Graduate School of Convergence Medical Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 3116, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea; (Y.W.Y.); (J.C.)
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Alkaloid Extract of Moringa oleifera Lam. Exerts Antitumor Activity in Human Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer via Modulation of the JAK2/STAT3 Signaling Pathway. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:5591687. [PMID: 34211571 PMCID: PMC8208859 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5591687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Lung cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors diagnosed worldwide. Moringa oleifera Lam. is a valuable medicinal plant native to India and Pakistan. However, the antilung cancer activity of M. oleifera alkaloid extract (MOAE) is unknown. The present study aimed to evaluate the regulatory effect of MOAE on A549 cells by examination of the proliferation, apoptosis, cell cycle, and migration of cells and to elucidate the possible mechanism of action of MOAE. We tested five types of cancer cells and four types of lung cancer cells and found MOAE exerted the strongest growth inhibitory effect against A549 cells but had low toxicity to GES-1 cells (human gastric mucosal epithelial cells). Simultaneously, MOAE induced apoptosis and increased the expression of the apoptosis-related proteins caspase-3 and caspase-9 in A549 cells. Furthermore, MOAE induced cell cycle arrest in the S phase through a decrease in the expression of the proteins cyclin D1 and cyclin E and an increase in the expression of the protein p21. MOAE also inhibited the migratory ability of A549 cells and decreased the expression of the migration-related proteins, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 2 and MMP9. In addition, the phosphorylation level of JAK2 and STAT3 proteins was decreased in MOAE-treated A549 cells. Furthermore, AZD1480 (a JAK inhibitor) and MOAE inhibited the proliferation and migration of A549 cells and induced cell apoptosis, and the effects of MOAE and AZD1480 were not additive. These results indicated that MOAE inhibits the proliferation and migration of A549 cells and induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest through a mechanism that is related to the inhibition of JAK2/STAT3 pathway activation. Thus, this extract has potential for preventing and treating lung cancer.
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AlSawaftah NM, Awad NS, Paul V, Kawak PS, Al-Sayah MH, Husseini GA. Transferrin-modified liposomes triggered with ultrasound to treat HeLa cells. Sci Rep 2021; 11:11589. [PMID: 34078930 PMCID: PMC8172941 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-90349-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Targeted liposomes are designed to target specific receptors overexpressed on the surfaces of cancer cells. This technique ensures site-specific drug delivery to reduce undesirable side effects while enhancing the efficiency of the encapsulated therapeutics. Upon reaching the tumor site, these liposomes can be triggered to release their content in a controlled manner using ultrasound (US). In this study, drug release from pegylated calcein-loaded liposomes modified with transferrin (Tf) and triggered with US was evaluated. Low-frequency ultrasound at 20-kHz using three different power densities (6.2 mW/cm2, 9 mW/cm2 and 10 mW/cm2) was found to increase calcein release. In addition, transferrin-conjugated pegylated liposomes (Tf-PEG liposomes) were found to be more sonosensitive compared to the non-targeted (control) liposomes. Calcein uptake by HeLa cells was found to be significantly higher with the Tf-PEG liposomes compared to the non-targeted control liposomes. This uptake was further enhanced following the exposure to low-frequency ultrasound (at 35 kHz). These findings show that targeted liposomes triggered with US have promising potential as a safe and effective drug delivery platform.
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- Nour M AlSawaftah
- Department of Chemical Engineering, American University of Sharjah, PO. Box 26666, Sharjah, UAE
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, American University of Sharjah, PO. Box 26666, Sharjah, UAE
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, American University of Sharjah, PO. Box 26666, Sharjah, UAE
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, American University of Sharjah, PO. Box 26666, Sharjah, UAE
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- Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, American University of Sharjah, PO. Box 26666, Sharjah, UAE
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, American University of Sharjah, PO. Box 26666, Sharjah, UAE.
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The Root Extract of Scutellaria baicalensis Induces Apoptosis in EGFR TKI-Resistant Human Lung Cancer Cells by Inactivation of STAT3. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22105181. [PMID: 34068421 PMCID: PMC8153615 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22105181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Resistance to epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR TKIs) is a major obstacle in managing lung cancer. The root of Scutellaria baicalensis (SB) traditionally used for fever clearance and detoxification possesses various bioactivities including anticancer effects. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether SB exhibited anticancer activity in EGFR TKI-resistant lung cancer cells and to explore the underlying mechanism. We used four types of human lung cancer cell lines, including H1299 (EGFR wildtype; EGFR TKI-resistant), H1975 (acquired TKI-resistant), PC9/ER (acquired erlotinib-resistant), and PC9/GR (acquired gefitinib-resistant) cells. The ethanol extract of SB (ESB) decreased cell viability and suppressed colony formation in the four cell lines. ESB stimulated nuclear fragmentation and the cleavage of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) and caspase-3. Consistently, the proportion of sub-G1 phase cells and annexin V+ cells were significantly elevated by ESB, indicating that ESB induced apoptotic cell death in EGFR TKI-resistant cells. ESB dephosphorylated signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) and downregulated the target gene expression. The overexpression of constitutively active STAT3 reversed ESB-induced apoptosis, suggesting that ESB triggered apoptosis in EGFR TKI-resistant cells by inactivating STAT3. Taken together, we propose the potential use of SB as a novel therapeutic for lung cancer patients with EGFR TKI resistance.
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Hemistepsin a Induces Apoptosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells by Downregulating STAT3. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22094743. [PMID: 33947048 PMCID: PMC8125382 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22094743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Hemistepta lyrata (Bunge) Bunge is a biennial medicinal plant possessing beneficial effects including anti-inflammation, and hemistepsin A (HsA) isolated from H. lyrata has been known as a hepatoprotective sesquiterpene lactone. In this report, we explored the cytotoxic effects of H. lyrata on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells and investigated the associated bioactive compounds and their relevant mechanisms. From the viability results of HCC cells treated with various H. lyrata extracts, HsA was identified as the major compound contributing to the H. lyrata-mediated cytotoxicity. HsA increased expression of cleaved PARP and cells with Sub-G1 phase, Annexin V binding, and TUNEL staining, which imply HsA induces apoptosis. In addition, HsA provoked oxidative stress by decreasing the reduced glutathione/oxidized glutathione ratio and accumulating reactive oxygen species and glutathione-protein adducts. Moreover, HsA inhibited the transactivation of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) by its dephosphorylation at Y705 and glutathione conjugation. Stable expression of a constitutive active mutant of STAT3 prevented the reduction of cell viability by HsA. Finally, HsA enhanced the sensitivity of sorafenib-mediated cytotoxicity by exaggerating oxidative stress and Y705 dephosphorylation of STAT3. Therefore, HsA will be a promising candidate to induce apoptosis of HCC cells via downregulating STAT3 and sensitizing conventional chemotherapeutic agents.
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You KS, Yi YW, Cho J, Seong YS. Dual Inhibition of AKT and MEK Pathways Potentiates the Anti-Cancer Effect of Gefitinib in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:1205. [PMID: 33801977 PMCID: PMC8000364 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13061205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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There is an unmet medical need for the development of new targeted therapeutic strategies for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). With drug combination screenings, we found that the triple combination of the protein kinase inhibitors (PKIs) of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), v-akt murine thymoma viral oncogene homolog (AKT), and MAPK/ERK kinase (MEK) is effective in inducing apoptosis in TNBC cells. A set of PKIs were first screened in combination with gefitinib in the TNBC cell line, MDA-MB-231. The AKT inhibitor, AT7867, was identified and further analyzed in two mesenchymal stem-like (MSL) subtype TNBC cells, MDA-MB-231 and HS578T. A combination of gefitinib and AT7867 reduced the proliferation and long-term survival of MSL TNBC cells. However, gefitinib and AT7867 induced the activation of the rat sarcoma (RAS)/ v-raf-1 murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog (RAF)/MEK/ extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) pathway. To inhibit this pathway, MEK/ERK inhibitors were further screened in MDA-MB-231 cells in the presence of gefitinib and AT7867. As a result, we identified that the MEK inhibitor, PD-0325901, further enhanced the anti-proliferative and anti-clonogenic effects of gefitinib and AT7867 by inducing apoptosis. Our results suggest that the dual inhibition of the AKT and MEK pathways is a novel potential therapeutic strategy for targeting EGFR in TNBC cells.
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- Kyu Sic You
- Graduate School of Convergence Medical Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea;
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea
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- Department of Nanobiomedical Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea;
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- Department of Nanobiomedical Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea;
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- Graduate School of Convergence Medical Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea;
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea;
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Zheng Q, Dong H, Mo J, Zhang Y, Huang J, Ouyang S, Shi S, Zhu K, Qu X, Hu W, Liu P, Wang Y, Zhang X. A novel STAT3 inhibitor W2014-S regresses human non-small cell lung cancer xenografts and sensitizes EGFR-TKI acquired resistance. Am J Cancer Res 2021; 11:824-840. [PMID: 33391507 PMCID: PMC7738869 DOI: 10.7150/thno.49600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Constitutive activation of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is a common feature in human non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). STAT3 plays an important role in cancer progression as a driver oncogene and acquired resistance of targeted therapies as an alternatively activated pathway. W2014-S with pharmacophore structure of imidazopyridine, which was firstly reported to be utilized in STAT3 inhibitor discovery, was screened out as a potent STAT3 inhibitor from a library of small molecules. The aim of this study is to investigate the antitumor activities and mechanisms of W2014-S in NSCLC and effect on epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) resistance in vitro and in vivo. Methods: SPR analysis, Co-immunoprecipitation, confocal microscope imaging, and luciferase report gene assays were utilized to determine the mechanisms. Cell viability, colonial survival, wound healing, cell invasion assay, human cancer cell xenografts and PDX tumor xenografts were used to determine antitumor activities. Results: W2014-S disrupted STAT3 dimerization and selectively inhibited aberrant STAT3 signaling in NSCLC cell line. W2014-S strongly suppressed proliferation, survival, migration and invasion of lung cancer cells with aberrant STAT3 activation and inhibited the growth of human NSCLC cell xenografts and PDX tumor xenografts in mouse model. Furthermore, W2014-S significantly sensitized resistant NSCLC cell line to gefitinib and erlotinib in vitro and enhances the anti-tumor effect of gefitinib in TKI-resistant lung cancer xenografts in vivo. Conclusions: Our study has provided a novel STAT3 inhibitor with significant anti-tumor activities in NSCLC and suggests that combination of STAT3 inhibitor such as W2014-S with gefitinib could serve as a promising strategy to overcome EGFR-TKIs acquired resistance in NSCLC patients.
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Liao Q, Feng X, Li X, Chen G, Chen J, Yang B, Li K, Ai J. Lapatinib‑induced inhibition of ovarian function is counteracted by the STAT3 pathway both in vivo and in vitro. Oncol Rep 2020; 44:1127-1135. [PMID: 32582968 PMCID: PMC7388577 DOI: 10.3892/or.2020.7660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The present study was designed to ascertain whether lapatinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), affects ovarian reserve and fertility potential in a mouse model. Female C57BL/6 mice were treated with either vehicle or lapatinib (100 or 200 mg/kg/day orally) for 4 weeks, after which body weight, vaginal smears, follicle numbers, serum anti‑Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels and mating outcomes were analyzed to assess the ovarian reserve and reproductive function. Slices from the ovaries of 4‑week‑old mice were cultured with lapatinib (0, 5 or 10 µM) for 24 and 48 h, and protein expression levels were assessed to validate the changes in signaling pathways. The results indicated that mice treated with 200 mg/kg lapatinib showed a slight decrease in body weight compared to those treated with vehicle or 100 mg/kg lapatinib. There was no statistical difference in estrous cyclicity among the three groups. No significant difference was observed in follicle numbers, AMH levels, histological morphologies of the ovaries or mating outcomes in the three groups of mice. Western blotting and immunohistochemical staining of the EGF receptor and its main downstream signaling pathways showed decreased phosphorylation of EGFR and mitogen‑activated protein kinase (MAPK)3/1 and increased phosphorylation of signal transducers and activators of transcription (STAT)3 in the lapatinib‑treated groups compared to the control group. Our study suggests that lapatinib has little effect on ovarian reserve and reproductive function in a mouse model. This lack of effect of lapatinib on ovarian function may be due to the activation of the STAT3 signaling pathway that counteracts the inhibitory effects of lapatinib on EGF receptors.
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- Qiuyue Liao
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, P.R. China
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Hu J, Pi S, Xiong M, Liu Z, Huang X, An R, Zhang T, Yuan B. WD Repeat Domain 1 Deficiency Inhibits Neointima Formation in Mice Carotid Artery by Modulation of Smooth Muscle Cell Migration and Proliferation. Mol Cells 2020; 43:749-762. [PMID: 32868491 PMCID: PMC7468582 DOI: 10.14348/molcells.2020.0085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The migration, dedifferentiation, and proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are responsible for intimal hyperplasia, but the mechanism of this process has not been elucidated. WD repeat domain 1 (WDR1) promotes actin-depolymerizing factor (ADF)/cofilin-mediated depolymerization of actin filaments (F-actin). The role of WDR1 in neointima formation and progression is still unknown. A model of intimal thickening was constructed by ligating the left common carotid artery in Wdr1 deletion mice, and H&E staining showed that Wdr1 deficiency significantly inhibits neointima formation. We also report that STAT3 promotes the proliferation and migration of VSMCs by directly promoting WDR1 transcription. Mechanistically, we clarified that WDR1 promotes the proliferation and migration of VSMCs and neointima formation is regulated by the activation of the JAK2/STAT3/WDR1 axis.
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- JiSheng Hu
- Institute of Biology and Medicine, College of Life Science and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Hubei 43008, China
- These authors contributed equally to this work.
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- Institute of Biology and Medicine, College of Life Science and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Hubei 43008, China
- These authors contributed equally to this work.
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- Institute of Biology and Medicine, College of Life Science and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Hubei 43008, China
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- Institute of Biology and Medicine, College of Life Science and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Hubei 43008, China
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- Institute of Biology and Medicine, College of Life Science and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Hubei 43008, China
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- Institute of Biology and Medicine, College of Life Science and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Hubei 43008, China
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- Institute of Biology and Medicine, College of Life Science and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Hubei 43008, China
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- Institute of Biology and Medicine, College of Life Science and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Hubei 43008, China
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Polonio-Alcalá E, Palomeras S, Torres-Oteros D, Relat J, Planas M, Feliu L, Ciurana J, Ruiz-Martínez S, Puig T. Fatty Acid Synthase Inhibitor G28 Shows Anticancer Activity in EGFR Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Resistant Lung Adenocarcinoma Models. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12051283. [PMID: 32438613 PMCID: PMC7281741 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12051283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Revised: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinases inhibitors (TKIs) are effective therapies for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients whose tumors harbor an EGFR activating mutation. However, this treatment is not curative due to primary and secondary resistance such as T790M mutation in exon 20. Recently, activation of transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) in NSCLC appeared as an alternative resistance mechanism allowing cancer cells to elude the EGFR signaling. Overexpression of fatty acid synthase (FASN), a multifunctional enzyme essential for endogenous lipogenesis, has been related to resistance and the regulation of the EGFR/Jak2/STAT signaling pathways. Using EGFR mutated (EGFRm) NSCLC sensitive and EGFR TKIs’ resistant models (Gefitinib Resistant, GR) we studied the role of the natural polyphenolic anti-FASN compound (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), and its derivative G28 to overcome EGFR TKIs’ resistance. We show that G28’s cytotoxicity is independent of TKIs’ resistance mechanisms displaying synergistic effects in combination with gefitinib and osimertinib in the resistant T790M negative (T790M−) model and showing a reduction of activated EGFR and STAT3 in T790M positive (T790M+) models. Our results provide the bases for further investigation of G28 in combination with TKIs to overcome the EGFR TKI resistance in NSCLC.
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- Emma Polonio-Alcalá
- New Therapeutic Targets Laboratory (TargetsLab)-Oncology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Girona, 17003 Girona, Spain; (E.P.-A.); (S.P.)
- Product, Process and Production Engineering Research Group (GREP), Department of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Construction, University of Girona, 17003 Girona, Spain;
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- New Therapeutic Targets Laboratory (TargetsLab)-Oncology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Girona, 17003 Girona, Spain; (E.P.-A.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Nutrition, Food Sciences and Gastronomy, School of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, Food Torribera Campus, University of Barcelona, E-08921 Santa Coloma de Gramanet, Spain; (D.T.-O.); (J.R.)
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- Department of Nutrition, Food Sciences and Gastronomy, School of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, Food Torribera Campus, University of Barcelona, E-08921 Santa Coloma de Gramanet, Spain; (D.T.-O.); (J.R.)
- Institute of Nutrition and Food Safety of the University of Barcelona (INSA-UB), E-08921 Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Spain
- CIBER Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBER-OBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, E-28029 Madrid, Spain
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- LIPPSO, Department of Chemistry, University of Girona, 17003 Girona, Spain; (M.P.); (L.F.)
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- LIPPSO, Department of Chemistry, University of Girona, 17003 Girona, Spain; (M.P.); (L.F.)
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- Product, Process and Production Engineering Research Group (GREP), Department of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Construction, University of Girona, 17003 Girona, Spain;
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- New Therapeutic Targets Laboratory (TargetsLab)-Oncology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Girona, 17003 Girona, Spain; (E.P.-A.); (S.P.)
- Correspondence: (S.R.-M.); (T.P.); Tel.: +34-972-419-548 (S.R.-M.); +34-972-419-628 (T.P.)
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- New Therapeutic Targets Laboratory (TargetsLab)-Oncology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Girona, 17003 Girona, Spain; (E.P.-A.); (S.P.)
- Correspondence: (S.R.-M.); (T.P.); Tel.: +34-972-419-548 (S.R.-M.); +34-972-419-628 (T.P.)
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Fritah S, Niclou SP. Dual blockade of STAT3 and EGFR: a key to unlock drug resistance in glioblastoma? Neuro Oncol 2020; 22:440-441. [PMID: 32055851 PMCID: PMC7158645 DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noaa039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2024] Open
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- Sabrina Fritah
- NORLUX Neuro-Oncology Laboratory, Department of Oncology, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Luxembourg
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- NORLUX Neuro-Oncology Laboratory, Department of Oncology, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Luxembourg
- Department of Biomedicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Glioblastoma Multiforme Stem Cell Cycle Arrest by Alkylaminophenol Through the Modulation of EGFR and CSC Signaling Pathways. Cells 2020; 9:cells9030681. [PMID: 32164385 PMCID: PMC7140667 DOI: 10.3390/cells9030681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Cancer stem cells (CSCs), a small subpopulation of cells existing in the tumor microenvironment promoting cell proliferation and growth. Targeting the stemness of the CSC population would offer a vital therapeutic opportunity. 3,4-Dihydroquinolin-1(2H)-yl)(p-tolyl)methyl)phenol (THTMP), a small synthetic phenol compound, is proposed to play a significant role in controlling the CSC proliferation and survival. We assessed the potential therapeutic effects of THTMP on glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and its underlying mechanism in various signaling pathways. To fully comprehend the effect of THTMP on the CSCs, CD133+ GBM stem cell (GSC) and CD133- GBM Non-stem cancer cells (NSCC) population from LN229 and SNB19 cell lines was used. Cell cycle arrest, apoptosis assay and transcriptome analysis were performed for individual cell population. THTMP strongly inhibited NSCC and in a subtle way for GSC in a time-dependent manner and inhibit the resistance variants better than that of temozolomide (TMZ). THTMP arrest the CSC cell population at both G1/S and G2/M phase and induce ROS-mediated apoptosis. Gene expression profiling characterize THTMP as an inhibitor of the p53 signaling pathway causing DNA damage and cell cycle arrest in CSC population. We show that the THTMP majorly affects the EGFR and CSC signaling pathways. Specifically, modulation of key genes involved in Wnt, Notch and Hedgehog, revealed the significant role of THTMP in disrupting the CSCs’ stemness and functions. Moreover, THTMP inhibited cell growth, proliferation and metastasis of multiple mesenchymal patient-tissue derived GBM-cell lines. THTMP arrests GBM stem cell cycle through the modulation of EGFR and CSC signaling pathways.
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Li Y, Ding K, Hu X, Wu L, Zhou D, Rao M, Lin N, Zhang C. DYRK1A inhibition suppresses STAT3/EGFR/Met signalling and sensitizes EGFR wild-type NSCLC cells to AZD9291. J Cell Mol Med 2019; 23:7427-7437. [PMID: 31454149 PMCID: PMC6815810 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.14609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Revised: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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DYRK1A is considered a potential cancer therapeutic target, but the role of DYRK1A in NSCLC oncogenesis and treatment requires further investigation. In our study, high DYRK1A expression was observed in tumour samples from patients with lung cancer compared with normal lung tissues, and the high levels of DYRK1A were related to a reduced survival time in patients with lung cancer. Meanwhile, the DYRK1A inhibitor harmine could suppress the proliferation of NSCLC cells compared to that of the control. As DYRK1A suppression might be effective in treating NSCLC, we next explored the possible specific molecular mechanisms that were involved. We showed that DYRK1A suppression by siRNA could suppress the levels of EGFR and Met in NSCLC cells. Furthermore, DYRK1A siRNA could inhibit the expression and nuclear translocation of STAT3. Meanwhile, harmine could also regulate the STAT3/EGFR/Met signalling pathway in human NSCLC cells. AZD9291 is effective to treat NSCLC patients with EGFR-sensitivity mutation and T790 M resistance mutation, but the clinical efficacy in patients with wild-type EGFR remains modest. We showed that DYRK1A repression could enhance the anti-cancer effect of AZD9291 by inducing apoptosis and suppressing cell proliferation in EGFR wild-type NSCLC cells. In addition, harmine could enhance the anti-NSCLC activity of AZD9291 by modulating STAT3 pathway. Finally, harmine could enhance the anti-cancer activity of AZD9291 in primary NSCLC cells. Collectively, targeting DYRK1A might be an attractive target for AZD9291 sensitization in EGFR wild-type NSCLC patients.
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- Yang‐ling Li
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhou, ZhejiangChina
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhou, ZhejiangChina
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- School of MedicineZhejiang University City CollegeHangzhouZhejiangChina
- College of Pharmaceutical SciencesZhejiang UniversityHangzhou, ZhejiangChina
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- School of MedicineZhejiang University City CollegeHangzhouZhejiangChina
- College of Pharmaceutical SciencesZhejiang UniversityHangzhou, ZhejiangChina
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhou, ZhejiangChina
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhou, ZhejiangChina
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhou, ZhejiangChina
- Hangzhou Translational Medicine Research Center, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhou, ZhejiangChina
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- School of MedicineZhejiang University City CollegeHangzhouZhejiangChina
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Natural Sesquiterpene Lactones Enhance Chemosensitivity of Tumor Cells through Redox Regulation of STAT3 Signaling. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2019; 2019:4568964. [PMID: 31781335 PMCID: PMC6855087 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4568964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2019] [Revised: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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STAT3 is a nuclear transcription factor that regulates genes involved in cell cycle, cell survival, and immune response. Although STAT3 activation drives cells to physiological response, its deregulation is often associated with the development and progression of many solid and hematological tumors as well as with drug resistance. STAT3 is a redox-sensitive protein, and its activation state is related to intracellular GSH levels. Under oxidative conditions, STAT3 activity is regulated by S-glutathionylation, a reversible posttranslational modification of cysteine residues. Compounds able to suppress STAT3 activation and, on the other hand, to modulate intracellular redox homeostasis may potentially improve cancer treatment outcome. Nowadays, about 35% of commercial drugs are natural compounds that derive from plant extracts used in phytotherapy and traditional medicine. Sesquiterpene lactones are an interesting chemical group of plant-derived compounds often employed in traditional medicine against inflammation and cancer. This review focuses on sesquiterpene lactones able to downmodulate STAT3 signaling leading to an antitumor effect and correlates the anti-STAT3 activity with their ability to decrease GSH levels in cancer cells. These properties make them lead compounds for the development of a new therapeutic strategy for cancer treatment.
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Chang YF, Lim KH, Chiang YW, Sie ZL, Chang J, Ho AS, Cheng CC. STAT3 induces G9a to exacerbate HER3 expression for the survival of epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors in lung cancers. BMC Cancer 2019; 19:959. [PMID: 31619200 PMCID: PMC6796430 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-019-6217-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background HER3 mediates drug resistance against epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), resulting in tumor relapse in lung cancers. Previously, we demonstrated that EGFR induces HER3 overexpression, which facilitates the formation of cancer stem-like tumorspheres. However, the cellular mechanism through which EGFR regulates HER3 expression remains unclear. We hypothesized that EGFR downstream of STAT3 participates in HER3 expression because STAT3 contributes to cancer stemness and survival of EGFR-TKI resistant cancers. Methods First, RNAseq was used to uncover potential genes involved in the formation of lung cancer HCC827-derived stem-like tumorspheres. EGFR-positive lung cancer cell lines, including HCC827, A549, and H1975, were individually treated with a panel containing 172 therapeutic agents targeting stem cell-associated genes to search for potential agents that could be applied against EGFR-positive lung cancers. In addition, gene knockdown and RNAseq were used to investigate molecular mechanisms through which STAT3 regulates tumor progression and the survival in lung cancer. Results BBI608, a STAT3 inhibitor, was a potential therapeutic agent that reduced the cell viability of EGFR-positive lung cancer cell lines. Notably, the inhibitory effects of BBI608 were similar with those associated with YM155, an ILF3 inhibitor. Both compounds reduced G9a-mediated HER3 expression. We also demonstrated that STAT3 upregulated G9a to silence miR-145-5p, which exacerbated HER3 expression in this study. Conclusions The present study revealed that BBI608 could eradicate EGFR-positive lung cancers and demonstrated that STAT3 enhanced the expression of HER3 through miR-145-5p repression by G9a, indicating that STAT3 is a reliable therapeutic target against EGFR-TKI-resistant lung cancers.
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- Yi-Fang Chang
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Laboratory of Good Clinical Research Center, Department of Medical Research, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.,Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Laboratory of Good Clinical Research Center, Department of Medical Research, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.,Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Laboratory of Good Clinical Research Center, Department of Medical Research, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.,Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Institute of Molecular and Genomic Medicine, National Health Research Institute, Miaoli, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Cheng Hsin General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Radiation Biology Research Center, Institute for Radiological Research, Chang Gung University / Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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Ding H, Liu J, Zou R, Cheng P, Su Y. Long non-coding RNA TPTEP1 inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma progression by suppressing STAT3 phosphorylation. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH : CR 2019; 38:189. [PMID: 31072375 PMCID: PMC6509822 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-019-1193-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2019] [Accepted: 04/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is still the most common cause of tumor-related death worldwide and accumulating studies report that long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) are closely related with HCC development, metastasis and prognosis. Cisplatinum, a well-known chemotherapeutic drug, has been widely used for treatment of numerous human cancers including HCC. This study aimed to investigate the differential expressions of LncRNAs in HCC cells treated with cisplatinum and its underlying mechanism. METHODS The differential expressions of LncRNAs in HCC cells treated with cisplatinum were determined by RNA-seq. The roles of TPTEP1 in HCC development by applying gene function gain and loss analysis in MHCC97H and QYG-7703 cell lines were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), cell proliferation, colony formation, cell invasion and flow cytometry assays. The underlying mechanism of TPTEP1 sensitizing hepatocellular carcinoma cells to cisplatinum was examined by RNA-pull down, western blotting, subcellular fractionation, RNA immunoprecipitation and dual luciferase reporter assays. The effect of TPTEP1 on tumorigenesis in vivo was performed with a subcutaneous xenograft mouse model of HCC. In addition, TPTEP1 expression was detected in clinical tumor tissue samples by qRT-PCR. RESULTS LncRNA TPTEP1 was highly expressed in cisplatinum-treated HCC cells, which sensitizes hepatocellular carcinoma cell to cisplatinum-induced apoptosis. TPTEP1 overexpression inhibited, while TPTEP1 knockdown promoted HCC cell proliferation, tumorigenicity and invasion. Furthermore, TPTEP1 exerted its tumor suppressing activities by interacting with signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) to inhibit its phosphorylation, homodimerization, nuclear translocation and down-stream genes transcription. Moreover, TPTEP1 overexpression obviously inhibits tumor masses in vivo in a subcutaneous xenograft mouse model of HCC and TPTEP1 is frequently downregulated in HCC tissues, compared to its corresponding pre-tumor tissues. CONCLUSION LncRNA TPTEP1 inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma cells progression by affecting IL-6/STAT3 signaling. Taken together, our findings suggest a tumor suppressing role of TPTEP1 in HCC progression and provide a novel understanding of TPTEP1 during the chemotherapy for HCC.
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- Hongda Ding
- Department of the fifth General Surgery, ShengJing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 Sanhao road, Shenyang, 110004, China
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- Department of the fifth General Surgery, ShengJing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 Sanhao road, Shenyang, 110004, China
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- Department of the fifth General Surgery, ShengJing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 Sanhao road, Shenyang, 110004, China
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- Department of the fifth General Surgery, ShengJing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 Sanhao road, Shenyang, 110004, China
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- Department of the fifth General Surgery, ShengJing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 Sanhao road, Shenyang, 110004, China.
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Min TR, Park HJ, Ha KT, Chi GY, Choi YH, Park SH. Suppression of EGFR/STAT3 activity by lupeol contributes to the induction of the apoptosis of human non‑small cell lung cancer cells. Int J Oncol 2019; 55:320-330. [PMID: 31115519 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2019.4799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the underlying mechanisms responsible for the anticancer effects of lupeol on human non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). MTT assay and Trypan blue exclusion assay were used to evaluate the cell viability. DAPI staining and flow cytometric analysis were used to detect apoptosis. Molecular docking and western blot analysis were performed to determine the target of lupeol. We found that lupeol suppressed the proliferation and colony formation of NSCLC cells in a dose‑dependent manner. In addition, lupeol increased chromatin condensation, poly(ADP‑ribose) polymerase (PARP) cleavage, sub‑G1 cell populations, and the proportion of Annexin V‑positive cells, indicating that lupeol triggered the apoptosis of NSCLC cells. Notably, lupeol inhibited the phosphorylation of epithelial growth factor receptor (EGFR). A docking experiment revealed that lupeol directly bound to the tyrosine kinase domain of EGFR. We observed that the signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), a downstream molecule of EGFR, was also dephosphorylated by lupeol. Lupeol suppressed the nuclear translocation and transcriptional activity of STAT3 and downregulated the expression of STAT3 target genes. The constitutive activation of STAT3 by STAT3 Y705D overexpression suppressed lupeol‑induced apoptosis, demonstrating that the inhibition of STAT3 activity contributed to the induction of apoptosis. The anticancer effects of lupeol were consistently observed in EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)‑resistant H1975 cells (EGFR L858R/T790M). Taken together, the findings of this study suggest that lupeol may be used, not only for EGFR TKI‑naïve NSCLC, but also for advanced NSCLC with acquired resistance to EGFR TKIs.
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- Tae-Rin Min
- Department of Pathology, College of Korean Medicine, Dong‑Eui University, Busan 47227, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, College of Korean Medicine, Dong‑Eui University, Busan 47227, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Medical Science, School of Korean Medicine and Healthy Aging Korean Medicine Research Center, Busan National University, Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam‑do 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, College of Korean Medicine, Dong‑Eui University, Busan 47227, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Korean Medicine, Dong‑Eui University, Busan 47227, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, College of Korean Medicine, Dong‑Eui University, Busan 47227, Republic of Korea
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Wang H, Yao F, Luo S, Ma K, Liu M, Bai L, Chen S, Song C, Wang T, Du Q, Wu H, Wei M, Fang Y, Xiao Q. A mutual activation loop between the Ca 2+-activated chloride channel TMEM16A and EGFR/STAT3 signaling promotes breast cancer tumorigenesis. Cancer Lett 2019; 455:48-59. [PMID: 31042586 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2019.04.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2019] [Revised: 04/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/25/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The Ca2+-activated chloride channel TMEM16A (anoctamin 1) is overexpressed in breast cancer. It remains unclear how TMEM16A overexpression plays a role in carcinogenesis in breast cancer. In this study, we found that high TMEM16A expression in combination with high EGFR or STAT3 expression was significantly associated with shorter overall survival in ER-positive breast cancer patients without tamoxifen treatment, and longer overall survival in patients with tamoxifen treatment. EGFR/STAT3 signaling activation by EGF promoted TMEM16A expression, and TMEM16A overexpression activated EGFR/STAT3 signaling in breast cancer cells. Both in vitro and in animal studies showed that TMEM16A overexpression promoted, and TMEM16A knockdown inhibited breast cancer cell proliferation and tumor growth. In addition, TMEM16A overexpression-induced cell proliferation was blocked by EGFR/STAT3 inhibitors, and TMEM16A knockdown reduced EGF-induced proliferation and tumorigenesis in breast cancer. Furthermore, inhibition of TMEM16A channel function effectively reduced breast cancer cell proliferation, especially in combination with EGFR inhibitors. Our findings identify a mutual activation loop between TMEM16A and EGFR/STAT3 signaling, which is important for breast cancer proliferation and growth. TMEM16A inhibition may represent a novel therapy for EGFR-expressing breast cancer.
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- Hui Wang
- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Research Unit of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China.
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Peña-Oyarzun D, Bravo-Sagua R, Diaz-Vega A, Aleman L, Chiong M, Garcia L, Bambs C, Troncoso R, Cifuentes M, Morselli E, Ferreccio C, Quest AFG, Criollo A, Lavandero S. Autophagy and oxidative stress in non-communicable diseases: A matter of the inflammatory state? Free Radic Biol Med 2018; 124:61-78. [PMID: 29859344 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2018.05.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2018] [Revised: 05/22/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are long-lasting conditions that affect millions of people around the world. Different factors contribute to their genesis and progression; however they share common features, which are critical for the development of novel therapeutic strategies. A persistently altered inflammatory response is typically observed in many NCDs together with redox imbalance. Additionally, dysregulated proteostasis, mainly derived as a consequence of compromised autophagy, is a common feature of several chronic diseases. In this review, we discuss the crosstalk among inflammation, autophagy and oxidative stress, and how they participate in the progression of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and type II diabetes mellitus.
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- Daniel Peña-Oyarzun
- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas & Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias Odontológicas (ICOD), Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas & Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos (INTA), Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas & Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Center for Studies of Exercise, Metabolism and Cancer Studies (CEMC), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas & Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas & Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas & Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Center for Studies of Exercise, Metabolism and Cancer Studies (CEMC), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas & Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas & Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Center for Studies of Exercise, Metabolism and Cancer Studies (CEMC), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas & Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Departamento de Salud Pública, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas & Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos (INTA), Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos (INTA), Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Center for Studies of Exercise, Metabolism and Cancer Studies (CEMC), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas & Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Departamento de Salud Pública, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas & Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Center for Studies of Exercise, Metabolism and Cancer Studies (CEMC), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas & Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas & Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias Odontológicas (ICOD), Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas & Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Center for Studies of Exercise, Metabolism and Cancer Studies (CEMC), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas & Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Cardiology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
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Rao NV, Ko H, Lee J, Park JH. Recent Progress and Advances in Stimuli-Responsive Polymers for Cancer Therapy. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2018; 6:110. [PMID: 30159310 PMCID: PMC6104418 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2018.00110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The conventional chemotherapeutic agents, used for cancer chemotherapy, have major limitations including non-specificity, ubiquitous biodistribution, low concentration in tumor tissue, and systemic toxicity. In recent years, owing to their unique features, polymeric nanoparticles have been widely used for the target-specific delivery of drugs in the body. Although polymeric nanoparticles have addressed a number of important issues, the bioavailability of drugs at the disease site, and especially upon cellular internalization, remains a challenge. A polymer nanocarrier system with a stimuli-responsive property (e.g., pH, temperature, or redox potential), for example, would be amenable to address the intracellular delivery barriers by taking advantage of pH, temperature, or redox potentials. With a greater understanding of the difference between normal and pathological tissues, there is a highly promising role of stimuli-responsive nanocarriers for drug delivery in the future. In this review, we highlighted the recent advances in different types of stimuli-responsive polymers for drug delivery.
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- N. Vijayakameswara Rao
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, South Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, South Korea
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, South Korea
- Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, South Korea
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A natural compound derivative P-13 inhibits STAT3 signaling by covalently inhibiting Janus kinase 2. Invest New Drugs 2018; 37:452-460. [DOI: 10.1007/s10637-018-0637-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Zhou L, Wang H, Li Y. Stimuli-Responsive Nanomedicines for Overcoming Cancer Multidrug Resistance. Theranostics 2018; 8:1059-1074. [PMID: 29463999 PMCID: PMC5817110 DOI: 10.7150/thno.22679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 158] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2017] [Accepted: 11/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Chemotherapy is still a main option for cancer therapy, but its efficacy is often unsatisfying due to multidrug resistance (MDR). The tumor microenvironment is considered a dominant factor causing MDR. Stimuli-responsive nanomedicines exhibit many superiorities for reversal of MDR. As smart systems, stimuli-responsive nanomedicines are desirable for achieving site-specific accumulation and triggered drug release in response to slight changes in physicochemical properties in pathological conditions or to exogenous stimuli. In this review, we highlight the current progress of various nanomedicines with different stimuli-responsive capabilities for overcoming MDR. The materials, design, construction as well as efficacy in overcoming MDR of these nanomedicines are discussed. Eventually, we look forward to forthcoming intelligent nanoparticle systems with new mechanisms to deliver drugs for practical applications in conquering cancer MDR.
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- Lei Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
- China State Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry, Shanghai 201203, China
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- China State Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry, Shanghai 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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Groner B, von Manstein V. Jak Stat signaling and cancer: Opportunities, benefits and side effects of targeted inhibition. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2017; 451:1-14. [PMID: 28576744 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2017.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 187] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2017] [Accepted: 05/27/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The effects of Jak Stat signaling and the persistent activation of Stat3 and Stat5 on tumor cell survival, proliferation and invasion have made the Jak Stat pathway a favorite target for drug development and cancer therapy. This notion was strengthened when additional biological functions of Stat signaling in cancer and their roles in the regulation of cytokine dependent inflammation and immunity in the tumor microenvironment were discovered. Stats act not only as transcriptional inducers, but affect gene expression via epigenetic modifications, induce epithelial mesenchymal transition, generate a pro-tumorigenic microenvironment, promote cancer stem cell self-renewal and differentiation, and help to establish the pre-metastatic niche formation. The effects of Jak Stat inhibition on the suppression of pro-inflammatory responses appears most promising and could become a strategy in the prevention of tumor progression. The direct and mediated mechanisms of Jak Stat signaling in and on tumors cells, the interactions with other signaling pathways and transcription factors and the targeting of the functionally crucial secondary modifications of Stat molecules suggest novel approaches to the future development of Jak Stat based cancer therapeutics.
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- Bernd Groner
- Georg Speyer Haus, Institute for Tumor Biology and Experimental Therapy, Paul Ehrlich Str. 42, D-60596 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Georg Speyer Haus, Institute for Tumor Biology and Experimental Therapy, Paul Ehrlich Str. 42, D-60596 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Wang K, Shan S, Yang Z, Gu X, Wang Y, Wang C, Ren T. IL-33 blockade suppresses tumor growth of human lung cancer through direct and indirect pathways in a preclinical model. Oncotarget 2017; 8:68571-68582. [PMID: 28978138 PMCID: PMC5620278 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.19786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2017] [Accepted: 06/18/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type in lung cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Our previous study unraveled a pro-cancer function of IL-33 in fueling outgrowth and metastasis of human NSCLC cells. Herein, we determined that interfere with IL-33 activity was an effective strategy for limiting NSCLC tumor growth using a preclinical model with human NSCLC xenografts. IL-33 blockade efficiently inhibited tumor growth of NSCLC xenografts in immune-deficient mice. Mechanistically, IL-33 blockade suppressed outgrowth capacity of human NSCLC cells. Meanwhile, IL-33 blockade abrogated polarization of M2 tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) and reduced accumulation of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in tumor microenvironments, shaping functional immune surveillance. In NSCLC patients, IL-33 expressions were positively correlated with Ki-67 proliferation index and expressions of M2 TAM- and Teg-related genes. These findings identify IL-33 as a dual-functional factor in NSCLC pathogenesis and suggest IL-33 blockade as a promising therapeutic for NSCLC patients.
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- Kailing Wang
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Qingdao Women & Children Hospital, Qingdao 266034, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai 200233, China
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Illiano M, Sapio L, Caiafa I, Chiosi E, Spina A, Naviglio S. Forskolin sensitizes pancreatic cancer cells to gemcitabine via Stat3 and Erk1/2 inhibition. AIMS MOLECULAR SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.3934/molsci.2017.2.224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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