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Ding Y, Lu Y, Guo J, Chen S, Han X, Wang S, Zhang M, Wang R, Song J, Wang K, Qiu W, Qi W. An investigation of the molecular characterization of the tripartite motif (TRIM) family and primary validation of TRIM31 in gastric cancer. Hum Genomics 2024; 18:77. [PMID: 38978046 PMCID: PMC11232234 DOI: 10.1186/s40246-024-00631-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
Abstract
Most TRIM family members characterized by the E3-ubiquitin ligases, participate in ubiquitination and tumorigenesis. While there is a dearth of a comprehensive investigation for the entire family in gastric cancer (GC). By combining the TCGA and GEO databases, common TRIM family members (TRIMs) were obtained to investigate gene expression, gene mutations, and clinical prognosis. On the basis of TRIMs, a consensus clustering analysis was conducted, and a risk assessment system and prognostic model were developed. Particularly, TRIM31 with clinical prognostic and diagnostic value was chosen for single-gene bioinformatics analysis, in vitro experimental validation, and immunohistochemical analysis of clinical tissue microarrays. The combined dataset consisted of 66 TRIMs, of which 52 were differentially expressed and 43 were differentially prognostic. Significant survival differences existed between the gene clusters obtained by consensus clustering analysis. Using 4 differentially expressed genes identified by multivariate Cox regression and LASSO regression, a risk scoring system was developed. Higher risk scores were associated with a poorer prognosis, suppressive immune cell infiltration, and drug resistance. Transcriptomic data and clinical sample tissue microarrays confirmed that TRIM31 was highly expressed in GC and associated with a poor prognosis. Pathway enrichment analysis, cell migration and colony formation assay, EdU assay, reactive oxygen species (ROS) assay, and mitochondrial membrane potential assay revealed that TRIM31 may be implicated in cell cycle regulation and oxidative stress-related pathways, contribute to gastric carcinogenesis. This study investigated the whole functional and expression profile and a risk score system based on the TRIM family in GC. Further investigation centered around TRIM31 offers insight into the underlying mechanisms of action exhibited by other members of its family in the context of GC.
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- Yixin Ding
- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Department of Medical Oncology, Department of Cancer Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Urology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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Deng NH, Tian Z, Zou YJ, Quan SB. E3 ubiquitin ligase TRIM31: A potential therapeutic target. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 176:116846. [PMID: 38850648 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116846] [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: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
Abstract
Ubiquitination is a key mechanism for post-translational protein modification, affecting protein localization, metabolism, degradation and various cellular physiological processes. Dysregulation of ubiquitination is associated with the pathogenesis of various diseases, such as tumors and cardiovascular diseases, making it a primary area of interest in biochemical research and drug development endeavors. E3 ubiquitin ligases play a pivotal role in modulating the ubiquitination of substrate proteins through their unique recognition functions. TRIM31, a member of the TRIM family of E3 ubiquitin ligases, is aberrantly expressed in different pathophysiological conditions. The biological function of TRIM31 is associated with the occurrence and development of diverse diseases. TRIM31 has been demonstrated to inhibit inflammation by promoting ubiquitin-proteasome-mediated degradation of the sensing protein NLRP3 in the inflammasome. TRIM31 mediates ubiquitination of MAVS, inducing the formation of prion-like aggregates, and triggering innate antiviral immune responses. TRIM31 is also implicated in tumor pathophysiology through its ability to promote ubiquitination of the tumor suppressor protein p53. These findings indicate that TRIM31 is a potential therapeutic target, and subsequent in-depth research of TRIM31 is anticipated to provide information on its clinical application in therapy.
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- Nian-Hua Deng
- The Affiliated Dongguan Songshan Lake Central Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, Guangdong 523326, PR China
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- The Affiliated Dongguan Songshan Lake Central Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, Guangdong 523326, PR China
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- Medical Technology Center, Shilong Town Community Health Service Center, Dongguan, Guangdong 523326, PR China
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- The Affiliated Dongguan Songshan Lake Central Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, Guangdong 523326, PR China.
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Wang Y, Cheng S, Fleishman JS, Chen J, Tang H, Chen ZS, Chen W, Ding M. Targeting anoikis resistance as a strategy for cancer therapy. Drug Resist Updat 2024; 75:101099. [PMID: 38850692 DOI: 10.1016/j.drup.2024.101099] [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: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Anoikis, known as matrix detachment-induced apoptosis or detachment-induced cell death, is crucial for tissue development and homeostasis. Cancer cells develop means to evade anoikis, e.g. anoikis resistance, thereby allowing for cells to survive under anchorage-independent conditions. Uncovering the mechanisms of anoikis resistance will provide details about cancer metastasis, and potential strategies against cancer cell dissemination and metastasis. Here, we summarize the principal elements and core molecular mechanisms of anoikis and anoikis resistance. We discuss the latest progress of how anoikis and anoikis resistance are regulated in cancers. Furthermore, we summarize emerging data on selective compounds and nanomedicines, explaining how inhibiting anoikis resistance can serve as a meaningful treatment modality against cancers. Finally, we discuss the key limitations of this therapeutic paradigm and possible strategies to overcome them. In this review, we suggest that pharmacological modulation of anoikis and anoikis resistance by bioactive compounds could surmount anoikis resistance, highlighting a promising therapeutic regimen that could be used to overcome anoikis resistance in cancers.
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- Yumin Wang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing 100049, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY 11439, USA
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY 11439, USA.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Peripheral Vascular Intervention, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing 100049, China.
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Yu X, Feng B, Wu J, Li M. A novel anoikis-related gene signature can predict the prognosis of hepatocarcinoma patients. Transl Cancer Res 2024; 13:1834-1847. [PMID: 38737687 PMCID: PMC11082671 DOI: 10.21037/tcr-23-2096] [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: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major health problem with more than 850,000 cases per year worldwide. This cancer is now the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, and the number is rising. Cancer cells develop anoikis resistance which is a vital step during cancer progression and metastatic colonization. However, there is not much research that specifically addresses the role of anoikis in HCC, especially in terms of prognosis. Methods This study obtained gene expression data and clinical information from 371 HCC patients through The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Program and The Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) databases. A total of 516 anoikis-related genes (ANRGs) were retrieved from GeneCard database and Harmonizome portal. Differential expression analysis identified 219 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), and univariate Cox regression analysis was utilized to select 99 ANRGs associated with the prognosis of HCC patients. A risk scoring model with seven genes was established using the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression model, and internal validation of the model was performed. Results The identified 99 ANRGs are closely associated with the prognosis of HCC patients. The risk scoring model based on seven characteristic genes demonstrates excellent predictive performance, further validated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and Kaplan-Meier survival curves. The study reveals significant differences in immune cell infiltration, gene expression, and survival status among different risk groups. Conclusions The prognosis of HCC patients can be predicted using a unique prognostic model built on ANRGs in HCC.
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- Xiaohan Yu
- General Surgery Department, Dandong Central Hospital, China Medical University, Dandong, China
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- General Surgery Department, Dandong Central Hospital, China Medical University, Dandong, China
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- General Surgery Department, Dandong Central Hospital, China Medical University, Dandong, China
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- General Surgery Department, Dandong Central Hospital, China Medical University, Dandong, China
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Liu H, Tang Y, Zhang J, Wu G, Peng Q, Chen C, Cao J, Peng R, Su B, Tu D, Jiang G, Wang Q, Liu R, Wang A, Jin S, Zhang C, Bai D. TRIM5 as a promising diagnostic biomarker of hepatocellular carcinoma: integrated analysis and experimental validation. Funct Integr Genomics 2024; 24:63. [PMID: 38517555 DOI: 10.1007/s10142-024-01339-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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The TRIM family is associated with the membrane, and its involvement in the progression, growth, and development of various cancer types has been researched extensively. However, the role played by the TRIM5 gene within this family has yet to be explored to a great extent in terms of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The data of patients relating to mRNA expression and the survival rate of individuals diagnosed with HCC were extracted from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. UALCAN was employed to examine the potential link between TRIM5 expression and clinicopathological characteristics. In addition, enrichment analysis of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) was conducted as a means of deciphering the function and mechanism of TRIM5 in HCC. The data in the TCGA and TIMER2.0 databases was utilized to explore the correlation between TRIM5 and immune infiltration in HCC. WGCNA was performed as a means of assessing TRIM5-related co-expressed genes. The "OncoPredict" R package was also used for investigating the association between TRIM5 and drug sensitivity. Finally, qRT-PCR, Western blotting (WB) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) were employed for exploring the differential expression of TRIM5 and its clinical relevance in HCC. According to the results that were obtained from the vitro experiments, mRNA and protein levels of TRIM5 demonstrated a significant upregulation in HCC tissues. It is notable that TRIM5 expression levels were found to have a strong association with the infiltration of diverse immune cells and displayed a positive correlation with several immune checkpoint inhibitors. The TRIM5 expression also displayed promising clinical prognostic value for HCC patients.
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- Huanxiang Liu
- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang Y, Guan Y, Wang S, Guan C, Liu X. Tripartite motif family - its role in tumor progression and therapy resistance: a review. Curr Opin Oncol 2024; 36:102-114. [PMID: 38441046 DOI: 10.1097/cco.0000000000001021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW In this review, we summarized published articles on the role of tripartite motif (TRIM) family members in the initiation and development of human malignancies. RECENT FINDINGS The ubiquitin-proteasome system (UP-S) plays a critical role in cellular activities, and UP-S dysregulation contributes to tumorigenesis. One of the key regulators of the UP-S is the tripartite motif TRIM protein family, most of which are active E3 ubiquitin ligases. TRIM proteins are critical for the biological functions of cancer cells, including migration, invasion, metastasis, and therapy resistance. Therefore, it is important to understand how TRIM proteins function at the molecular level in cancer cells. SUMMARY We provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview about the role TRIMs play in cancer progression and therapy resistance. We propose TRIM family members as potential new markers and targets to overcome therapy failure.
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- Yongqi Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbin Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Harbin Medical University (the Red Cross Center Hospital of Harbin)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbin Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Harbin Medical University (the Red Cross Center Hospital of Harbin)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbin Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Harbin Medical University (the Red Cross Center Hospital of Harbin)
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- Heilongjiang Armed Police Hospital, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbin Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Harbin Medical University (the Red Cross Center Hospital of Harbin)
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Sun L, Chen Y, Xia L, Wang J, Zhu J, Li J, Wang K, Shen K, Zhang D, Zhang G, Shi T, Chen W. TRIM69 suppressed the anoikis resistance and metastasis of gastric cancer through ubiquitin‒proteasome-mediated degradation of PRKCD. Oncogene 2023; 42:3619-3632. [PMID: 37864033 DOI: 10.1038/s41388-023-02873-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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The tripartite motif (TRIM) protein family has been investigated in multiple human cancers, including gastric cancer (GC). However, the role of TRIM69 in the anoikis resistance and metastasis of GC cells remains to be elucidated. We identified the differentially expressed genes in anoikis-resistant GC cells using RNA-sequencing analysis. The interaction between TRIM69 and PRKCD was analyzed by coimmunoprecipitation and mass spectrometry. Our results have shown that TRIM69 was significantly downregulated in anoikis-resistant GC cells. TRIM69 overexpression markedly suppressed the anoikis resistance and metastasis of GC cells in vitro and in vivo. TRIM69 knockdown had the opposite effects. Mechanistically, TRIM69 interacted with PRKCD through its B-box domain and catalyzed the K48-linked polyubiquitination of PRKCD. Moreover, TRIM69 inhibited BDNF production in a PRKCD-dependent manner. Importantly, overexpression of PRKCD or BDNF blocked the effects of TRIM69 on the anoikis resistance and metastasis of GC cells. Interestingly, a TRIM69-PRKCD+BDNF+ cell subset was positively associated with metastasis in GC patients. TRIM69-mediated suppression of the anoikis resistance and metastasis of GC cells via modulation of the PRKCD/BDNF axis, with potential implications for novel therapeutic approaches for metastatic GC.
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- Linqing Sun
- Jiangsu Institute of Clinical Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Clinical Immunology, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Institute of Clinical Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Clinical Immunology, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Institute of Clinical Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Institute of Clinical Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Institute of Clinical Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Institute of Clinical Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Clinical Immunology, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Institute of Clinical Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Institute of Clinical Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Institute of Clinical Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Clinical Immunology, Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
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- Jiangsu Institute of Clinical Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Clinical Immunology, Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
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Gu J, Chen J, Xiang S, Zhou X, Li J. Intricate confrontation: Research progress and application potential of TRIM family proteins in tumor immune escape. J Adv Res 2023; 54:147-179. [PMID: 36736694 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2023.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Tripartite motif (TRIM) family proteins have more than 80 members and are widely found in various eukaryotic cells. Most TRIM family proteins participate in the ubiquitin-proteasome degradation system as E3-ubiquitin ligases; therefore, they play pivotal regulatory roles in the occurrence and development of tumors, including tumor immune escape. Due to the diversity of functional domains of TRIM family proteins, they can extensively participate in multiple signaling pathways of tumor immune escape through different substrates. In current research and clinical contexts, immune escape has become an urgent problem. The extensive participation of TRIM family proteins in curing tumors or preventing postoperative recurrence and metastasis makes them promising targets. AIM OF REVIEW The aim of the review is to make up for the gap in the current research on TRIM family proteins and tumor immune escape and propose future development directions according to the current progress and problems. KEY SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS OF REVIEW This up-to-date review summarizes the characteristics and biological functions of TRIM family proteins, discusses the mechanisms of TRIM family proteins involved in tumor immune escape, and highlights the specific mechanism from the level of structure-function-molecule-pathway-phenotype, including mechanisms at the level of protein domains and functions, at the level of molecules and signaling pathways, and at the level of cells and microenvironments. We also discuss the application potential of TRIM family proteins in tumor immunotherapy, such as possible treatment strategies for combination targeting TRIM family protein drugs and checkpoint inhibitors for improving cancer treatment.
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- Junjie Gu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Research Unit of Oral Carcinogenesis and Management, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Research Unit of Oral Carcinogenesis and Management, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Research Unit of Oral Carcinogenesis and Management, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Research Unit of Oral Carcinogenesis and Management, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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Feng Q, Nie F, Gan L, Wei X, Liu P, Liu H, Zhang K, Fang Z, Wang H, Fang N. Tripartite motif 31 drives gastric cancer cell proliferation and invasion through activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway by regulating Axin1 protein stability. Sci Rep 2023; 13:20099. [PMID: 37973999 PMCID: PMC10654727 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47139-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
Abstract
Mounting evidence has proposed the importance of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway and tripartite motif 31 (TRIM31) in certain malignancies. Our research aimed to clarify the correlation between aberrant TRIM31 expression and the Wnt/β-catenin pathway during gastric cancer (GC) oncogenesis and development. TRIM31 was drastically elevated in GC tissues and was closely associated with aggressive clinical outcomes and poor prognosis. Moreover, TRIM31 downregulation attenuated GC cell proliferation and invasion in vitro. Mechanistically, TRIM31 could bind and ubiquitinate Axin1 protein, thereby facilitating the activation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Additionally, Axin1 knockdown partially abrogated the inhibitory effects on the proliferative, invasive and migratory abilities of GC cells induced by TRIM31 silencing. Furthermore, TRIM31 was negatively correlated with Axin1 protein expression in GC tissues. In summary, we revealed a new TRIM31-Axin1-Wnt/β-catenin axis that contributed greatly to the progression of GC, and targeting this regulatory axis may represent an effective treatment for GC patients.
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- Qi Feng
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University Or Nanchang First Hospital, 128 Xiangshan North Road, Nanchang, 330008, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 1519 Dongyue Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University Or Nanchang First Hospital, 128 Xiangshan North Road, Nanchang, 330008, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 1519 Dongyue Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University Or Nanchang First Hospital, 128 Xiangshan North Road, Nanchang, 330008, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University Or Nanchang First Hospital, 128 Xiangshan North Road, Nanchang, 330008, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University Or Nanchang First Hospital, 128 Xiangshan North Road, Nanchang, 330008, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 1519 Dongyue Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 1519 Dongyue Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University Or Nanchang First Hospital, 128 Xiangshan North Road, Nanchang, 330008, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
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Lu Y, Su F, Cheng Z, Yang J, Dai H, Yang J, Zhang T, Bai Y. Nickel chloride promotes lung cancer invasion and metastasis by up-regulating the expression of E3 ubiquitin ligase TRIM31 through the IL-6/STAT3 signaling axis. Life Sci 2023; 332:122111. [PMID: 37734436 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.122111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Nickel compounds are widely used in industries and daily life as important industrial products. Long-term exposure to nickel compounds has been associated with increased incidence and poor prognosis of lung cancer. However, the molecular mechanism by which exposure to nickel compounds induces the malignant phenotype of lung cancer cells remains unclear. In this study, we confirmed that nickel chloride (NiCl2) exposure promotes invasion and metastasis through IL-6/STAT3 both in vitro and vivo. Mechanistically, we found that NiCl2 mediated the transcriptional regulation of E3 ubiquitin ligase TRIM31 by SATAT3 phosphorylation, and promoted its up-regulation. Overexpression TRIM31 is an independent risk factor for lung cancer patients, and it promotes the invasion and metastasis of lung cancer cells. In addition, E3 ubiquitination ligase TRIM31 binds to its substrate TP53 protein in the RING region and accelerates TP53 protein ubiquitination and degradation. Functional recovery experiments showed that NiCl2 exposure promotes the invasion and metastasis ability of lung cancer and ubiquitination-mediated degradation of TP53 protein through the STAT3/TRIM31 axis. These findings reveal the role and mechanism of NiCl2 in lung cancer progression, indicating that STAT3 and TRIM31 may be promising targets for the treatment of lung cancer.
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- Yongbin Lu
- College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, School of Basci Medical Sciences, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
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- Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Public Health and Emergency Management, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Lanzhou university, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
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- College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Lanzhou university, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
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Zhang J, Zhou Y, Feng J, Xu X, Wu J, Guo C. Deciphering roles of TRIMs as promising targets in hepatocellular carcinoma: current advances and future directions. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 167:115538. [PMID: 37729731 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115538] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Tripartite motif (TRIM) family is assigned to RING-finger-containing ligases harboring the largest number of proteins in E3 ubiquitin ligating enzymes. E3 ubiquitin ligases target the specific substrate for proteasomal degradation via the ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS), which seems to be a more effective and direct strategy for tumor therapy. Recent advances have demonstrated that TRIM genes associate with the occurrence and progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). TRIMs trigger or inhibit multiple biological activities like proliferation, apoptosis, metastasis, ferroptosis and autophagy in HCC dependent on its highly conserved yet diverse structures. Remarkably, autophagy is another proteolytic pathway for intracellular protein degradation and TRIM proteins may help to delineate the interaction between the two proteolytic systems. In depth research on the precise molecular mechanisms of TRIM family will allow for targeting TRIM in HCC treatment. We also highlight several potential directions warranted further development associated with TRIM family to provide bright insight into its translational values in hepatocellular carcinoma.
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- Jie Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Putuo People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200060, China; Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine of Nanjing Medical University, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Putuo People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200060, China; Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shidong Hospital, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200433, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Putuo People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200060, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Putuo People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200060, China; Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China.
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Warrier S, Srinivasan S, Chedere A, Rangarajan A. Inhibition of protein translation under matrix-deprivation stress in breast cancer cells. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1124514. [PMID: 37425300 PMCID: PMC10324034 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1124514] [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: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Matrix-deprivation stress leads to cell-death by anoikis, whereas overcoming anoikis is critical for cancer metastasis. Work from our lab and others has identified a crucial role for the cellular energy sensor AMPK in anoikis-resistance, highlighting a key role for metabolic reprogramming in stress survival. Protein synthesis is a major energy-consuming process that is tightly regulated under stress. Although an increase in protein synthesis in AMPK-depleted experimentally-transformed MEFs has been associated with anoikis, the status and regulation of protein translation in epithelial-origin cancer cells facing matrix-detachment remains largely unknown. Our study shows that protein translation is mechanistically abrogated at both initiation and elongation stages by the activation of the unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway and inactivation of elongation factor eEF2, respectively. Additionally, we show inhibition of the mTORC1 pathway known for regulation of canonical protein synthesis. We further functionally assay this inhibition using SUnSET assay, which demonstrates repression of global protein synthesis in MDA-MB-231 and MCF7 breast cancer cells when subjected to matrix-deprivation. In order to gauge the translational status of matrix-deprived cancer cells, we undertook polysome profiling. Our data revealed reduced but continuous mRNA translation under matrix-deprivation stress. An integrated analysis of transcriptomic and proteomic data further identifies novel targets that may aid cellular adaptations to matrix-deprivation stress and can be explored for therapeutic intervention.
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Guo Y, Lin P, Hua Y, Wang C. TRIM31: A molecule with a dual role in cancer. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1047177. [PMID: 36620540 PMCID: PMC9815508 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1047177] [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: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Tripartite motif (TRIM) 31 is a new member of the TRIM family and functions as an E3 ubiquitin ligase. Abnormal TRIM31 expression leads to a variety of pathological conditions, such as cancer, innate immunity diseases, sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction, cerebral ischemic injury, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and hypertensive nephropathy. In this review, we comprehensively overview the structure, expression and regulation of TRIM31 in cancer. Moreover, we discuss the dual role of TRIM31 in human cancer, and this dual role may be linked to its involvement in the selective regulation of several pivotal cellular signaling pathways: the p53 tumor suppressor, mTORC1, PI3K-AKT, NF-κB and Wnt/β-catenin pathways. In addition, we also discuss the emerging role of TRIM31 in innate immunity, autophagy and its growing sphere of influence across multiple human pathologies. Finally, a better understanding of the dual role of TRIM31 in cancer may provide new therapeutic strategies aimed at inhibiting the cancer-promoting effects of TRIM31 without affecting its tumor suppressor effects.
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- Yafei Guo
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children of MOE, Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,The Cardiac Development and Early Intervention Unit, West China Institute of Women and Children’s Health, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Lab of Experimental Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,*Correspondence: Ping Lin, ; Yimin Hua, ; Chuan Wang,
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children of MOE, Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,The Cardiac Development and Early Intervention Unit, West China Institute of Women and Children’s Health, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China,*Correspondence: Ping Lin, ; Yimin Hua, ; Chuan Wang,
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children of MOE, Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,The Cardiac Development and Early Intervention Unit, West China Institute of Women and Children’s Health, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China,*Correspondence: Ping Lin, ; Yimin Hua, ; Chuan Wang,
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Huang N, Sun X, Li P, Liu X, Zhang X, Chen Q, Xin H. TRIM family contribute to tumorigenesis, cancer development, and drug resistance. Exp Hematol Oncol 2022; 11:75. [PMID: 36261847 PMCID: PMC9583506 DOI: 10.1186/s40164-022-00322-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
The tripartite-motif (TRIM) family represents one of the largest classes of putative single protein RING-finger E3 ubiquitin ligases. TRIM family is involved in a variety of cellular signaling transductions and biological processes. TRIM family also contributes to cancer initiation, progress, and therapy resistance, exhibiting oncogenic and tumor-suppressive functions in different human cancer types. Moreover, TRIM family members have great potential to serve as biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. In this review, we focus on the specific mechanisms of the participation of TRIM family members in tumorigenesis, and cancer development including interacting with dysregulated signaling pathways such as JAK/STAT, PI3K/AKT, TGF-β, NF-κB, Wnt/β-catenin, and p53 hub. In addition, many studies have demonstrated that the TRIM family are related to tumor resistance; modulate the epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) process, and guarantee the acquisition of cancer stem cells (CSCs) phenotype. In the end, we havediscussed the potential of TRIM family members for cancer therapeutic targets.
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- Ning Huang
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy & General Surgery of Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201203, China.,PharmaLegacy Laboratories Co.,Ltd, Shengrong Road No.388, Zhangjiang High-tech Park, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy & General Surgery of Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy & General Surgery of Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy & General Surgery of Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201203, China.,PharmaLegacy Laboratories Co.,Ltd, Shengrong Road No.388, Zhangjiang High-tech Park, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy & General Surgery of Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy & General Surgery of Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy & General Surgery of Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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Lu K, Pan Y, Huang Z, Liang H, Ding ZY, Zhang B. TRIM proteins in hepatocellular carcinoma. J Biomed Sci 2022; 29:69. [PMID: 36100865 PMCID: PMC9469581 DOI: 10.1186/s12929-022-00854-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
The tripartite motif (TRIM) protein family is a highly conserved group of E3 ligases with 77 members known in the human, most of which consist of a RING-finger domain, one or two B-box domains, and a coiled-coil domain. Generally, TRIM proteins function as E3 ligases to facilitate specific proteasomal degradation of target proteins. In addition, E3 ligase independent functions of TRIM protein were also reported. In hepatocellular carcinoma, expressions of TRIM proteins are both regulated by genetic and epigenetic mechanisms. TRIM proteins regulate multiple biological activities and signaling cascades. And TRIM proteins influence hallmarks of HCC. This review systematically demonstrates the versatile roles of TRIM proteins in HCC and helps us better understand the molecular mechanism of the development and progression of HCC.
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- Kan Lu
- Hepatic Surgery Center, and Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.,Clinical Medical Research Center of Hepatic Surgery at Hubei Province, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, and Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.,Clinical Medical Research Center of Hepatic Surgery at Hubei Province, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, and Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.,Clinical Medical Research Center of Hepatic Surgery at Hubei Province, Wuhan, Hubei, China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, National Health Commission, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, and Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.,Clinical Medical Research Center of Hepatic Surgery at Hubei Province, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, and Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China. .,Clinical Medical Research Center of Hepatic Surgery at Hubei Province, Wuhan, Hubei, China. .,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, China. .,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, National Health Commission, Wuhan, China. .,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, China.
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, and Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China. .,Clinical Medical Research Center of Hepatic Surgery at Hubei Province, Wuhan, Hubei, China. .,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, China. .,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, National Health Commission, Wuhan, China. .,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, China.
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Wu L, Yin X, Jiang K, Yin J, Yu H, Yang L, Ma C, Yan S. Comprehensive profiling of the TRIpartite motif family to identify pivot genes in hepatocellular carcinoma. Cancer Med 2022; 11:1712-1731. [PMID: 35142083 PMCID: PMC8986146 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION TRIpartite motif (TRIM) proteins are important members of the Really Interesting New Gene-finger-containing E3 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme and are involved in the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the diverse expression patterns of TRIMs and their roles in prognosis and immune infiltrates in HCC have yet to be analyzed. MATERIALS Combined with previous research, we used an Oncomine database and the Human Protein Atlas to compare TRIM family genes' transcriptional levels between tumor samples and normal liver tissues, as verified by the Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis database. We investigated the patient survival data of TRIMs from the Kaplan-Meier plotter database. Clinicopathologic characteristics associations and potential diagnostic and prognostic values were validated with clinical and expressional data collected from the cancer genome atlas. RESULTS We identified TRIM28, TRIM37, TRIM45, and TRIM59 as high-priority members of the TRIMs family that modulates HCC. Low expression of TRIM28 was associated with shorter overall survival (OS) than high expression (log-rank p = 0.009). The same trend was identified for TRIM37 (p = 0.001), TRIM45 (p = 0.013), and TRIM59 (p = 0.011). Multivariate analysis indicated that the level of TRIM37 was a significant independent prognostic factor for both OS (p = 0.043) and progression-free interval (p = 0.044). We performed expression and mutation analysis and functional pathways and tumor immune infiltration analysis of the changes in TRIM factors. CONCLUSION These data suggested that TRIM28, TRIM37, TRIM45, and TRIM59 could serve as efficient prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets in HCC.
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- Lingyun Wu
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Su H, Tang Y, Nie K, Wang Z, Wang H, Dong H, Chen G. Identification Prognostic Value and Correlation with Tumor-Infiltrating Immune Cells of Tripartite-Motif Family Genes in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Int J Gen Med 2022; 15:1349-1363. [PMID: 35173473 PMCID: PMC8841487 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s341018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common and mortality types of malignant tumors in the world. The Tripartite-Motif (TRIM) protein family consists of more than 80 proteins with E3 ubiquitin ligase activity. Increasing studies have found that TRIM family proteins play an extremely important role in the occurrence and development of tumors. However, the expression and prognostic values of TRIMs in HCC have not been clarified. Methods We used bioinformatic methods to explore the potential function of TRIM family genes in the HCC. Web servers ONCOMINE, UALCAN, GEPIA, cBioPortal, STRING, DAVID 6.8 and TIMER were used in this research. Results We screened TRIM1-76 and found the expressions of TRIM6, TRIM11, TRIM16, TRIM18(MID1), TRIM24, TRIM28, TRIM31, TRIM37, TRIM45, TRIM52, TRIM59, TRIM66 were significantly changed in HCC. Among them, TRIM24, TRIM28, TRIM37, TRIM45 and TRIM59 had significant effects on pathological stages, overall survival and disease free survival. Functions of these genes are primarily related to transcriptional misregulation in cancer, p53 signaling pathway, alcoholism and viral carcinogenesis, FoxO signal pathway, PI3K-AKT pathway, cell cycle, microRNAs in cancer. Our results showed the significant correlation between TRIMs expression and infiltration of innate immune cells (macrophages, neutrophils, and dendritic cells). Conclusion Our result provides novel insights into the function of TRIM family genes, which may be used as potential references for drug targets and accurate survival predictions in patients with HCC.
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- Hao Su
- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Gang Chen, Department of Integration Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, TongJi Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430030, People’s Republic of China, Email
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Adeshakin FO, Adeshakin AO, Liu Z, Cheng J, Zhang P, Yan D, Zhang G, Wan X. Targeting Oxidative Phosphorylation-Proteasome Activity in Extracellular Detached Cells Promotes Anoikis and Inhibits Metastasis. Life (Basel) 2021; 12:life12010042. [PMID: 35054435 PMCID: PMC8779336 DOI: 10.3390/life12010042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Metastasis arises owing to tumor cells’ capacity to evade pro-apoptotic signals. Anoikis—the apoptosis of detached cells (from the extracellular matrix (ECM)) is often circumvented by metastatic cells as a result of biochemical and molecular transformations. These facilitate cells’ ability to survive, invade and reattach to secondary sites. Here, we identified deregulated glucose metabolism, oxidative phosphorylation, and proteasome in anchorage-independent cells compared to adherent cells. Metformin an anti-diabetic drug that reduces blood glucose (also known to inhibit mitochondrial Complex I), and proteasome inhibitors were employed to target these changes. Metformin or proteasome inhibitors alone increased misfolded protein accumulation, sensitized tumor cells to anoikis, and impaired pulmonary metastasis in the B16F10 melanoma model. Mechanistically, metformin reduced cellular ATP production, activated AMPK to foster pro-apoptotic unfolded protein response (UPR) through enhanced expression of CHOP in ECM detached cells. Furthermore, AMPK inhibition reduced misfolded protein accumulation, thus highlight relevance of AMPK activation in facilitating metformin-induced stress and UPR cell death. Our findings provide insights into the molecular biology of anoikis resistance and identified metformin and proteasome inhibitors as potential therapeutic options for tumor metastasis.
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- Funmilayo O. Adeshakin
- Guangdong Immune Cell Therapy Engineering and Technology Research Center, Center for Protein and Cell-Based Drugs, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (F.O.A.); (A.O.A.); (Z.L.); (J.C.); (P.Z.); (D.Y.)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100864, China
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- Guangdong Immune Cell Therapy Engineering and Technology Research Center, Center for Protein and Cell-Based Drugs, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (F.O.A.); (A.O.A.); (Z.L.); (J.C.); (P.Z.); (D.Y.)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100864, China
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- Guangdong Immune Cell Therapy Engineering and Technology Research Center, Center for Protein and Cell-Based Drugs, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (F.O.A.); (A.O.A.); (Z.L.); (J.C.); (P.Z.); (D.Y.)
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- Guangdong Immune Cell Therapy Engineering and Technology Research Center, Center for Protein and Cell-Based Drugs, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (F.O.A.); (A.O.A.); (Z.L.); (J.C.); (P.Z.); (D.Y.)
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- Guangdong Immune Cell Therapy Engineering and Technology Research Center, Center for Protein and Cell-Based Drugs, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (F.O.A.); (A.O.A.); (Z.L.); (J.C.); (P.Z.); (D.Y.)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100864, China
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- Guangdong Immune Cell Therapy Engineering and Technology Research Center, Center for Protein and Cell-Based Drugs, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (F.O.A.); (A.O.A.); (Z.L.); (J.C.); (P.Z.); (D.Y.)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100864, China
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- Guangdong Immune Cell Therapy Engineering and Technology Research Center, Center for Protein and Cell-Based Drugs, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (F.O.A.); (A.O.A.); (Z.L.); (J.C.); (P.Z.); (D.Y.)
- Correspondence: (G.Z.); (X.W.)
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- Guangdong Immune Cell Therapy Engineering and Technology Research Center, Center for Protein and Cell-Based Drugs, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (F.O.A.); (A.O.A.); (Z.L.); (J.C.); (P.Z.); (D.Y.)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100864, China
- Correspondence: (G.Z.); (X.W.)
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Zhu J, Wu Y, Lao S, Shen J, Yu Y, Fang C, Zhang N, Li Y, Zhang R. Targeting TRIM54/Axin1/β-Catenin Axis Prohibits Proliferation and Metastasis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Front Oncol 2021; 11:759842. [PMID: 34956880 PMCID: PMC8695909 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.759842] [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: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Accumulating evidence demonstrates that dysregulation of ubiquitin-mediated degradation of oncogene or suppressors plays an important role in several diseases. However, the function and molecular mechanisms of ubiquitin ligases underlying hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remain elusive. In the current study, we show that overexpression of TRIM54 was associated with HCC progression. TRIM54 overexpression facilitates proliferation and lung metastasis; however, inhibition of TRIM54 significantly suppressed HCC progression both in vitro and in vivo. Mechanically, we demonstrated that TRIM54 directly interacts with Axis inhibition proteins 1 (Axin1) and induces E3 ligase-dependent proteasomal turnover of Axin1 and substantially induces sustained activation of wnt/β-catenin in HCC cell lines. Furthermore, we showed that inhibition of the wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway via small molecule inhibitors significantly suppressed TRIM54-induced proliferation. Our data suggest that TRIM54 might function as an oncogenic gene and targeting the TRIM54/Axin1/β-catenin axis signaling may be a promising prognostic factor and a valuable therapeutic target for HCC.
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- Jinrong Zhu
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Biotechnology Drug Candidates, School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Biotechnology Drug Candidates, School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Biotechnology Drug Candidates, School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Biotechnology Drug Candidates, School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Practice, Heyuan People's Hospital, Heyuan, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Biotechnology Drug Candidates, School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Biotechnology Drug Candidates, School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutics, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a very deadly disease. HCC initiation and progression involve multiple genetic events, including the activation of proto-oncogenes and disruption of the function of specific tumor suppressor genes. Activation of oncogenes stimulates cell growth and survival, while loss-of-function mutations of tumor suppressor genes result in unrestrained cell growth. In this review, we summarize the new findings that identified novel proto-oncogenes and tumor suppressors in HCC over the past five years. These findings may inspire the development of novel therapeutic strategies to improve the outcome of HCC patients.
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Zhao G, Liu C, Wen X, Luan G, Xie L, Guo X. The translational values of TRIM family in pan-cancers: From functions and mechanisms to clinics. Pharmacol Ther 2021; 227:107881. [PMID: 33930453 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2021.107881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Cancer is the second leading cause of human death across the world. Tripartite motif (TRIM) family, with E3 ubiquitin ligase activities in majority of its members, is reported to be involved in multiple cellular processes and signaling pathways. TRIM proteins have critical effects in the regulation of biological behaviors of cancer cells. Here, we discussed the current understanding of the molecular mechanism of TRIM proteins regulation of cancer cells. We also comprehensively reviewed published studies on TRIM family members as oncogenes or tumor suppressors in the oncogenesis, development, and progression of a variety of types of human cancers. Finally, we highlighted that certain TRIM family members are potential molecular biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and prognosis, and potential therapeutic targets.
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- Guo Zhao
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics Center, Henan Provincial Engineering Center for Tumor Molecular Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics Center, Henan Provincial Engineering Center for Tumor Molecular Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics Center, Henan Provincial Engineering Center for Tumor Molecular Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- Department of Mathematical Sciences, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics Center, Henan Provincial Engineering Center for Tumor Molecular Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics Center, Henan Provincial Engineering Center for Tumor Molecular Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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Adeshakin FO, Adeshakin AO, Afolabi LO, Yan D, Zhang G, Wan X. Mechanisms for Modulating Anoikis Resistance in Cancer and the Relevance of Metabolic Reprogramming. Front Oncol 2021; 11:626577. [PMID: 33854965 PMCID: PMC8039382 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.626577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The attachment of cells to the extracellular matrix (ECM) is the hallmark of structure–function stability and well-being. ECM detachment in localized tumors precedes abnormal dissemination of tumor cells culminating in metastasis. Programmed cell death (PCD) is activated during tumorigenesis to clear off ECM-detached cells through “anoikis.” However, cancer cells develop several mechanisms for abrogating anoikis, thus promoting their invasiveness and metastasis. Specific factors, such as growth proteins, pH, transcriptional signaling pathways, and oxidative stress, have been reported as drivers of anoikis resistance, thus enhancing cancer proliferation and metastasis. Recent studies highlighted the key contributions of metabolic pathways, enabling the cells to bypass anoikis. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms driving anoikis resistance could help to counteract tumor progression and prevent metastasis. This review elucidates the dynamics employed by cancer cells to impede anoikis, thus promoting proliferation, invasion, and metastasis. In addition, the authors have discussed other metabolic intermediates (especially amino acids and nucleotides) that are less explored, which could be crucial for anoikis resistance and metastasis.
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- Funmilayo O Adeshakin
- Guangdong Immune Cell Therapy Engineering and Technology Research Center, Center for Protein and Cell-Based Drugs, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guangdong Immune Cell Therapy Engineering and Technology Research Center, Center for Protein and Cell-Based Drugs, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guangdong Immune Cell Therapy Engineering and Technology Research Center, Center for Protein and Cell-Based Drugs, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guangdong Immune Cell Therapy Engineering and Technology Research Center, Center for Protein and Cell-Based Drugs, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Immune Cell Therapy Engineering and Technology Research Center, Center for Protein and Cell-Based Drugs, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Immune Cell Therapy Engineering and Technology Research Center, Center for Protein and Cell-Based Drugs, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Marzano F, Caratozzolo MF, Pesole G, Sbisà E, Tullo A. TRIM Proteins in Colorectal Cancer: TRIM8 as a Promising Therapeutic Target in Chemo Resistance. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9030241. [PMID: 33673719 PMCID: PMC7997459 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9030241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) represents one of the most widespread forms of cancer in the population and, as all malignant tumors, often develops resistance to chemotherapies with consequent tumor growth and spreading leading to the patient’s premature death. For this reason, a great challenge is to identify new therapeutic targets, able to restore the drugs sensitivity of cancer cells. In this review, we discuss the role of TRIpartite Motifs (TRIM) proteins in cancers and in CRC chemoresistance, focusing on the tumor-suppressor role of TRIM8 protein in the reactivation of the CRC cells sensitivity to drugs currently used in the clinical practice. Since the restoration of TRIM8 protein levels in CRC cells recovers chemotherapy response, it may represent a new promising therapeutic target in the treatment of CRC.
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- Flaviana Marzano
- Institute of Biomembranes, Bioenergetics and Molecular Biotechnologies, National Research Council, CNR, 70126 Bari, Italy; (F.M.); (M.F.C.); (G.P.)
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- Institute of Biomembranes, Bioenergetics and Molecular Biotechnologies, National Research Council, CNR, 70126 Bari, Italy; (F.M.); (M.F.C.); (G.P.)
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- Institute of Biomembranes, Bioenergetics and Molecular Biotechnologies, National Research Council, CNR, 70126 Bari, Italy; (F.M.); (M.F.C.); (G.P.)
- Department of Biosciences, Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Bari, “Aldo Moro”, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Institute for Biomedical Technologies, National Research Council, CNR, 70126 Bari, Italy;
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- Institute of Biomembranes, Bioenergetics and Molecular Biotechnologies, National Research Council, CNR, 70126 Bari, Italy; (F.M.); (M.F.C.); (G.P.)
- Correspondence:
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Zhan W, Zhang S. TRIM proteins in lung cancer: Mechanisms, biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Life Sci 2021; 268:118985. [PMID: 33412211 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 12/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The tripartite motif (TRIM) family is defined by the presence of a Really Interesting New Gene (RING) domain, one or two B-box motifs and a coiled-coil region. TRIM proteins play key roles in many biological processes, including innate immunity, tumorigenesis, cell differentiation and ontogenetic development. Alterations in TRIM gene and protein levels frequently emerge in a wide range of tumors and affect tumor progression. As canonical E3 ubiquitin ligases, TRIM proteins participate in ubiquitin-dependent proteolysis of prominent components of the p53, NF-κB and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways. The occurrence of ubiquitylation events induced by TRIM proteins sustains internal balance between tumor suppressive and tumor promoting genes. In this review, we summarized the diverse mechanism of TRIM proteins responsible for the most common malignancy, lung cancer. Furthermore, we also discussed recent progress in both the diagnosis and therapeutics of tumors contributed by TRIM proteins.
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- Weihua Zhan
- Ecology and Health Institute, Hangzhou Vocational & Technical College, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Ning L, Ko JMY, Yu VZ, Ng HY, Chan CKC, Tao L, Lam SY, Leong MML, Ngan RKC, Kwong DLW, Lee AWM, Ng WT, Cheng A, Tung S, Lee VHF, Lam KO, Kwan CK, Li WS, Yau S, Bei JX, Lung ML. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma MHC region deep sequencing identifies HLA and novel non-HLA TRIM31 and TRIM39 loci. Commun Biol 2020; 3:759. [PMID: 33311639 PMCID: PMC7733486 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-020-01487-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Despite pronounced associations of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) regions with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), causal variants underlying NPC pathogenesis remain elusive. Our large-scale comprehensive MHC region deep sequencing study of 5689 Hong Kong Chinese identifies eight independent NPC-associated signals and provides mechanistic insight for disrupted transcription factor binding, altering target gene transcription. Two novel protective variants, rs2517664 (Trs2517664 = 4.6%, P = 6.38 × 10−21) and rs117495548 (Grs117495548 = 3.0%, P = 4.53 × 10−13), map near TRIM31 and TRIM39/TRIM39-RPP21; multiple independent protective signals map near HLA-B including a previously unreported variant, rs2523589 (P = 1.77 × 10−36). The rare HLA-B*07:05 allele (OR < 0.015, P = 5.83 × 10−21) is absent in NPC, but present in controls. The most prevalent haplotype lacks seven independent protective alleles (OR = 1.56) and the one with additional Asian-specific susceptibility rs9391681 allele (OR = 2.66) significantly increased NPC risk. Importantly, this study provides new evidence implicating two non-human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes, E3 ubiquitin ligases, TRIM31 and TRIM39, impacting innate immune responses, with NPC risk reduction, independent of classical HLA class I/II alleles. Here the authors report a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) association analysis for nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Chinese individuals from Hong Kong, finding 8 independent associated loci associated with lower risk for developing nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Two non-human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes are E3 ubiquitin ligases, TRIM31 and TRIM39, having a role in the innate immune response and implicating the importance of host Epstein-Barr virus interactions in this cancer.
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- Lvwen Ning
- Department of Clinical Oncology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Center for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Research, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China.,Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China.,Center for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Research, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China.,Center for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Research, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Center for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Research, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China.,Department of Clinical Oncology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Center for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Research, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China.,Department of Oncology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Center for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Research, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China.,Department of Clinical Oncology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China.,Center for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Research, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China.,Center for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Research, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Centre, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Centre for Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, 510060, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China. .,Center for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Research, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), People's Republic of China.
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Fan MD, Zhao XY, Qi JN, Jiang Y, Liu BY, Dun ZP, Zhang R, Wang CW, Pang Q. TRIM31 enhances chemoresistance in glioblastoma through activation of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Exp Ther Med 2020; 20:802-809. [PMID: 32765650 PMCID: PMC7388422 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.8782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Temozolomide (TMZ) resistance is a complication of treatment of glioma, and new strategies are urgently required to overcome chemoresistance in glioma cells. In the present study, it was demonstrated that tripartite motif-containing 31 (TRIM31) was abnormally upregulated in glioma tissues and cell lines compared with normal samples. Furthermore, the role of TRIM31 was assessed by overexpressing and knocking down its expression. Overexpression of TRIM31 increased cell viability, increased TMZ IC50 values and inhibited apoptosis in A172 and U251 cells; whereas overexpression of TRIM31 decreased the expression of the apoptosis-associated protein p53. Knockdown of TRIM31 increased apoptosis in cells treated with TMZ. Additionally, the mechanisms by which TRIM31 affected glioma cells treated with TMZ were determined. Overexpression of TRIM31 increased phosphorylation of AKT and inhibiting the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway abolished the increase in cell viability and decreased phospho-Akt protein expression in TRIM31 overexpressing A172 cells treated with TMZ. Together, the findings suggest that TRIM31 may be a potentially novel target for glioma chemotherapy.
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- Ming-De Fan
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Transfusion, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China
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- Central Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China
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- Department of Immunology, Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity of Shandong Province, School of Biomedical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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Liu J, Zhang C, Wang X, Hu W, Feng Z. Tumor suppressor p53 cross-talks with TRIM family proteins. Genes Dis 2020; 8:463-474. [PMID: 34179310 PMCID: PMC8209353 DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2020.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
p53 is a key tumor suppressor. As a transcription factor, p53 accumulates in cells in response to various stress signals and selectively transcribes its target genes to regulate a wide variety of cellular stress responses to exert its function in tumor suppression. In addition to tumor suppression, p53 is also involved in many other physiological and pathological processes, e.g. anti-infection, immune response, development, reproduction, neurodegeneration and aging. To maintain its proper function, p53 is under tight and delicate regulation through different mechanisms, particularly the posttranslational modifications. The tripartite motif (TRIM) family proteins are a large group of proteins characterized by the RING, B-Box and coiled-coil (RBCC) domains at the N-terminus. TRIM proteins play important roles in regulation of many fundamental biological processes, including cell proliferation and death, DNA repair, transcription, and immune response. Alterations of TRIM proteins have been linked to many diseases including cancer, infectious diseases, developmental disorders, and neurodegeneration. Interestingly, recent studies have revealed that many TRIM proteins are involved in the regulation of p53, and at the same time, many TRIM proteins are also regulated by p53. Here, we review the cross-talk between p53 and TRIM proteins, and its impact upon cellular biological processes as well as cancer and other diseases.
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- Juan Liu
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers-State University of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers-State University of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers-State University of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers-State University of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers-State University of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903, USA
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Valletti A, Marzano F, Pesole G, Sbisà E, Tullo A. Targeting Chemoresistant Tumors: Could TRIM Proteins-p53 Axis Be a Possible Answer? Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20071776. [PMID: 30974870 PMCID: PMC6479553 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20071776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Revised: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Chemosensitivity is a crucial feature for all tumours so that they can be successfully treated, but the huge heterogeneity of these diseases, to be intended both inter- and intra-tumour, makes it a hard-to-win battle. Indeed, this genotypic and phenotypic variety, together with the adaptability of tumours, results in a plethora of chemoresistance acquisition mechanisms strongly affecting the effectiveness of treatments at different levels. Tripartite motif (TRIM) proteins are shown to be involved in some of these mechanisms thanks to their E3-ubiquitin ligase activity, but also to other activities they can exert in several cellular pathways. Undoubtedly, the ability to regulate the stability and activity of the p53 tumour suppressor protein, shared by many of the TRIMs, represents the preeminent link between this protein family and chemoresistance. Indeed, they can modulate p53 degradation, localization and subset of transactivated target genes, shifting the cellular response towards a cytoprotective or cytotoxic reaction to whatever damage induced by therapy, sometimes in a cellular-dependent way. The involvement in other chemoresistance acquisition mechanisms, independent by p53, is known, affecting pivotal processes like PI3K/Akt/NF-κB signalling transduction or Wnt/beta catenin pathway, to name a few. Hence, the inhibition or the enhancement of TRIM proteins functionality could be worth investigating to better understand chemoresistance and as a strategy to increase effectiveness of anticancer therapies.
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- Alessio Valletti
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neuroscience and Sense Organs, University of Bari "Aldo Moro"-Policlinico, Piazza G. Cesare, 11, 70124 Bari, Italy.
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- Institute of Biomembranes, Bioenergetics and Molecular Biotechnology, National Research Council-CNR, Via Amendola 122/O, 70126 Bari, Italy.
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- Institute of Biomembranes, Bioenergetics and Molecular Biotechnology, National Research Council-CNR, Via Amendola 122/O, 70126 Bari, Italy.
- Department of Biosciences, Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Bari "A. Moro", Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy.
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- Institute of Biomedical Technologies, National Research Council-CNR, Via Amendola 122/d, 70126 Bari, Italy.
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- Institute of Biomembranes, Bioenergetics and Molecular Biotechnology, National Research Council-CNR, Via Amendola 122/O, 70126 Bari, Italy.
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Wen L, Liu L, Li J, Tong L, Zhang K, Zhang Q, Li C. NDRG4 protects against cerebral ischemia injury by inhibiting p53-mediated apoptosis. Brain Res Bull 2019; 146:104-111. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2018.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2018] [Revised: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 12/20/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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