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Cao W, Xie Y, Cai L, Wang M, Chen Z, Wang Z, Xv J, Wang Y, Li R, Liu X, Wang W. Pan‑cancer analysis on the role of KMT2C expression in tumor progression and immunotherapy. Oncol Lett 2024; 28:444. [PMID: 39091583 PMCID: PMC11292467 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2024.14577] [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: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
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Histone lysine N-methyltransferase 2C (KMT2C) is involved in transcriptional regulation and DNA damage repair. Mutations in KMT2C have been implicated in the progression, metastasis, and drug resistance of multiple cancer types. However, the roles of KMT2C in the regulation of tumor prognosis, immune cell infiltration and the immune microenvironment in these multiple cancer types remain unclear. Therefore, in the present study, data from The Cancer Genome Atlas and Genotype-Tissue Expression databases were used for KMT2C expression analyses. Kaplan-Meier and univariate Cox regression analyses were also performed to investigate the prognostic role of KMT2C. In addition, Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) was conducted to study the KMT2C-related signaling pathways. Tumor immune estimation resource 2 and single-sample GSEA were conducted to investigate the correlation between KMT2C expression and immune cell infiltrations, and Spearman's analysis was conducted to study the correlations among KMT2C, tumor mutational burden, microsatellite instability, immune regulators, chemokines and immune receptors. Immunohistochemistry of patient kidney tumor samples was performed to verify the correlation between KMT2C and programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression. Finally, RNA interference, wound healing and colony formation assays were conducted to evaluate the effects of KMT2C expression on cell proliferation and metastasis. The results of the present study demonstrated that KMT2C was highly expressed in multiple cancer types, was a protective factor in kidney renal clear cell carcinoma and ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma, and a risk factor for lung squamous cell carcinoma and uveal melanoma. In addition, KMT2C levels were negatively correlated with immune-activated pathways and the infiltration of immune cells, and positively correlated with inhibitory immune factors and tumor angiogenesis. Patients with low KMT2C expression had higher objective response rates to immunotherapy, and drug sensitivity analysis indicated that topoisomerase, histone deacetylase, DOT1-like histone H3K79 methyltransferase and G9A nuclear histone lysine methyltransferase inhibitors could potentially be used to treat tumors with high KMT2C expression levels. Finally, the KMT2C and PD-L1 expression levels were shown to be positively correlated, and KMT2C knockdown markedly promoted the proliferation and invasion capacities of A549 cells. In conclusion, the present study revealed that low KMT2C expression may be a promising biomarker for predicting the response of patients with cancer to immunotherapy. Conversely, high KMT2C expression was shown to promote tumor angiogenesis, which may contribute to the formation of the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment.
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- Wei Cao
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, P.R. China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P.R. China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P.R. China
- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P.R. China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P.R. China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P.R. China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P.R. China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P.R. China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P.R. China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P.R. China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P.R. China
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- Institute of Clinical Immunology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, P.R. China
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Lou W, Li Y. Research trend of lung cancer epigenetics research: Bibliometric and visual analysis of top-100 cited documents. Heliyon 2024; 10:e35686. [PMID: 39170116 PMCID: PMC11337132 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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Background Lung cancer is a highly prevalent cancer on a global scale and its oncogenic process is driven by the accumulation of multiple pathological events. Epigenetics has gained significant recognition in recent years as a crucial contributor to the development of lung cancer. Epigenetics include processes such as DNA methylation, histone modification, chromatin remodeling, and RNA modification. These pathways lead to enduring alterations in genetic phenotypes, which are crucial in the advancement and growth of lung cancer. However, the specific mechanisms and roles of epigenetics in lung cancer still need to be further elucidated. Methods We obtained publications from the Web of Science databases and applied a rigorous search method to filter them. Ultimately, we gathered high-quality publications that had received the highest 100 number of citations. The data were processed and visualized by various bibliometric tools. Results The 100 papers had varying numbers of citations, with the lowest being 491 and the most being 6316. On average, each work received 1119 citations. A total of 1056 co-authors were involved in publishing these papers in 59 journals from 185 institutions in 27 countries. The majority of high-caliber research in the subject of lung cancer epigenetics is conducted in advanced countries, with the United States taking the lead in terms of both the quantity of articles produced and their academic influence. The study of DNA methylation has been a longstanding research priority in the discipline. With the development of next-generation sequencing technology in recent years, research related to non-coding RNA has become a research hotspot. Future research directions may focus more on exploring the mechanisms of action of messenger RNA and circular RNA and developing targeted treatment strategies based on non-coding RNA drugs. Conclusion We analyzed 100 top lung cancer and epigenetics documents through various bibliometric analysis tools. This study provides a concise overview of the findings from prior research, anticipates future research directions, and offers potential avenues for additional investigation.
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- Wangzhouyang Lou
- Chun'an County First People's Hospital, Hangzhou, 311700, People's Republic of China
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- Chun'an County First People's Hospital, Hangzhou, 311700, People's Republic of China
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LaRue-Nolan KC, Arul GLR, Sigafoos AN, Shi J, Fernandez-Zapico ME. Insights into the mechanisms driven by H3K4 KMTs in pancreatic cancer. Biochem J 2024; 481:983-997. [PMID: 39078225 PMCID: PMC11332384 DOI: 10.1042/bcj20230374] [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: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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Pancreatic cancer is a malignancy arising from the endocrine or exocrine compartment of this organ. Tumors from exocrine origin comprise over 90% of all pancreatic cancers diagnosed. Of these, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common histological subtype. The five-year survival rate for PDAC ranged between 5 and 9% for over four decades, and only recently saw a modest increase to ∼12-13%, making this a severe and lethal disease. Like other cancers, PDAC initiation stems from genetic changes. However, therapeutic targeting of PDAC genetic drivers has remained relatively unsuccessful, thus the focus in recent years has expanded to the non-genetic factors underlying the disease pathogenesis. Specifically, it has been proposed that dynamic changes in the epigenetic landscape promote tumor growth and metastasis. Emphasis has been given to the re-organization of enhancers, essential regulatory elements controlling oncogenic gene expression, commonly marked my histone 3 lysine 4 monomethylation (H3K4me1). H3K4me1 is typically deposited by histone lysine methyltransferases (KMTs). While well characterized as oncogenes in other cancer types, recent work has expanded the role of KMTs as tumor suppressor in pancreatic cancer. Here, we review the role and translational significance for PDAC development and therapeutics of KMTs.
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- Kayla C. LaRue-Nolan
- Schulze Center for Novel Therapeutics, Division of Oncology Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, U.S.A
- Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, U.S.A
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- Schulze Center for Novel Therapeutics, Division of Oncology Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, U.S.A
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- Department of Pathology and Clinical Labs, Rogel Cancer Center and Center for RNA Biomedicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.A
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Zhang J, Zeng X, Guo Q, Sheng Z, Chen Y, Wan S, Zhang L, Zhang P. Small cell lung cancer: emerging subtypes, signaling pathways, and therapeutic vulnerabilities. Exp Hematol Oncol 2024; 13:78. [PMID: 39103941 DOI: 10.1186/s40164-024-00548-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
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Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a recalcitrant cancer characterized by early metastasis, rapid tumor growth and poor prognosis. In recent decades, the epidemiology, initiation and mutation characteristics of SCLC, as well as abnormal signaling pathways contributing to its progression, have been widely studied. Despite extensive investigation, fewer drugs have been approved for SCLC. Recent advancements in multi-omics studies have revealed diverse classifications of SCLC that are featured by distinct characteristics and therapeutic vulnerabilities. With the accumulation of SCLC samples, different subtypes of SCLC and specific treatments for these subtypes were further explored. The identification of different molecular subtypes has opened up novel avenues for the treatment of SCLC; however, the inconsistent and uncertain classification of SCLC has hindered the translation from basic research to clinical applications. Therefore, a comprehensives review is essential to conclude these emerging subtypes and related drugs targeting specific therapeutic vulnerabilities within abnormal signaling pathways. In this current review, we summarized the epidemiology, risk factors, mutation characteristics of and classification, related molecular pathways and treatments for SCLC. We hope that this review will facilitate the translation of molecular subtyping of SCLC from theory to clinical application.
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- Jing Zhang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Chen X, Agustinus AS, Li J, DiBona M, Bakhoum SF. Chromosomal instability as a driver of cancer progression. Nat Rev Genet 2024:10.1038/s41576-024-00761-7. [PMID: 39075192 DOI: 10.1038/s41576-024-00761-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
Abstract
Chromosomal instability (CIN) refers to an increased propensity of cells to acquire structural and numerical chromosomal abnormalities during cell division, which contributes to tumour genetic heterogeneity. CIN has long been recognized as a hallmark of cancer, and evidence over the past decade has strongly linked CIN to tumour evolution, metastasis, immune evasion and treatment resistance. Until recently, the mechanisms by which CIN propels cancer progression have remained elusive. Beyond the generation of genomic copy number heterogeneity, recent work has unveiled additional tumour-promoting consequences of abnormal chromosome segregation. These mechanisms include complex chromosomal rearrangements, epigenetic reprogramming and the induction of cancer cell-intrinsic inflammation, emphasizing the multifaceted role of CIN in cancer.
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- Xuelan Chen
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
- Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
- Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
- Pharmacology Graduate Program, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
- Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
- Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.
- Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.
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Hu D, Zhao T, Xu C, Pan X, Zhou Z, Wang S. Epigenetic Modifiers in Cancer Metastasis. Biomolecules 2024; 14:916. [PMID: 39199304 PMCID: PMC11352731 DOI: 10.3390/biom14080916] [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: 06/03/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
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Metastasis is the primary cause of cancer-related death, with the dissemination and colonization of primary tumor cells at the metastatic site facilitated by various molecules and complex pathways. Understanding the biological mechanisms underlying the metastatic process is critical for the development of effective interventions. Several epigenetic modifications have been identified that play critical roles in regulating cancer metastasis. This review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of recent advances in understanding the role of epigenetic modifiers, including histone modifications, DNA methylation, non-coding RNAs, enhancer reprogramming, chromatin accessibility, and N6-methyladenosine, in metastasis-associated processes, such as epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), cancer cell migration, and invasion. In particular, this review provides a detailed and in-depth description of the role of crosstalk between epigenetic regulators in tumor metastasis. Additionally, we explored the potential and limitations of epigenetics-related target molecules in the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of cancer metastasis.
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- Die Hu
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Genetics between Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University and Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China;
- Department of Basic Medicine, Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang 222000, China; (C.X.); (X.P.)
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Biology, Ministry of Public Health and Key Laboratory of Medical Cell Biology, Ministry of Education, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China;
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- Department of Basic Medicine, Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang 222000, China; (C.X.); (X.P.)
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- Department of Basic Medicine, Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang 222000, China; (C.X.); (X.P.)
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Genetics between Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University and Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China;
- Laboratory Animal Center, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Genetics between Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University and Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China;
- Department of Basic Medicine, Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang 222000, China; (C.X.); (X.P.)
- Laboratory Animal Center, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Wan X, Liu Y, Peng Y, Wang J, Yan SM, Zhang L, Wu W, Zhao L, Chen X, Ren K, Long H, Luo Y, Yan Q, Zhang L, Lei D, Liu P, Li S, Liu L, Guo L, Du J, Zhang M, Dai S, Yang Y, Liu H, Chen N, Bei J, Feng L, Liu Y, Zeng MS, Chen C, Zhong Q. Primary and Orthotopic Murine Models of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Reveal Molecular Mechanisms Underlying its Malignant Progression. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2403161. [PMID: 39049720 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202403161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), a squamous cell carcinoma originating in the nasopharynx, is a leading malignancy in south China and other south and east Asia areas. It is frequently associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, while there are also some NPC patients without EBV infection. Here, it is shown that the EBV+ (EBV positive) and EBV- (EBV negative) NPCs contain both shared and distinct genetic abnormalities, among the latter are increased mutations in TP53. To investigate the functional roles of NPC-associated genetic alterations, primary, orthotopic, and genetically defined NPC models were developed in mice, a key tool missed in the field. These models, initiated with gene-edited organoids of normal nasopharyngeal epithelium, faithfully recapitulated the pathological features of human disease. With these models, it is found that Trp53 and Cdkn2a deficiency are crucial for NPC initiation and progression. And latent membrane protein1 (LMP1), an EBV-coding oncoprotein, significantly promoted the distal metastasis. Further, loss of TGFBR2, which is frequently disrupted both in EBV- and EBV+ NPCs, dramatically accelerated the progression and lung metastasis of NPC probably by altering tumor microenvironment. Taken together, this work establishes a platform to dissect the genetic mechanisms underlying NPC pathogenesis and might be of value for future translational studies.
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- Xudong Wan
- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Department of Experimental Research, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Department of Experimental Research, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Department of Experimental Research, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Department of Experimental Research, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Department of Experimental Research, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Hematology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Department of Experimental Research, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Department of Experimental Research, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Department of Experimental Research, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
- Frontiers Medical Center, Tianfu Jincheng Laboratory, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610212, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Department of Experimental Research, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China
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Wang H, Yao Z, Kang K, Zhou L, Xiu W, Sun J, Xie C, Yu M, Li Y, Zhang Y, Zheng Y, Lin G, Pan X, Wu Y, Luo R, Wang L, Tang M, Liao S, Zhu J, Zhou X, Zhang X, Xu Y, Liu Y, Peng F, Wang J, Xiang L, Yin L, Deng L, Huang M, Gong Y, Zou B, Wang H, Wu L, Yuan Z, Bi N, Fan M, Xu Y, Tong R, Yi L, Gan L, Xue J, Mo X, Chen C, Na F, Lu Y. Preclinical study and phase II trial of adapting low-dose radiotherapy to immunotherapy in small cell lung cancer. MED 2024:S2666-6340(24)00248-4. [PMID: 38964333 DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.06.002] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) provide modest but unsatisfactory benefits for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). Developing strategies for treating ES-SCLC is critical. METHODS We preliminarily explored the outcomes of salvage low-dose radiotherapy (LDRT) plus ICI on refractory SCLC patients. Next, we evaluated the combinational efficacy in murine SCLC. The tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) was analyzed for mechanistic study. Subsequently, we conducted a multicenter, prospective phase II trial that administered concurrent thoracic LDRT plus chemoimmunotherapy to treatment-naive ES-SCLC patients (MATCH trial, NCT04622228). The primary endpoint was confirmed objective response rate (ORR), and the key secondary endpoints included progression-free survival (PFS) and safety. FINDINGS Fifteen refractory SCLC patients treated with LDRT plus ICI were retrospectively reviewed. The ORR was 73.3% (95% confidence interval [CI], 44.9-92.2). We identified a specific dose of LDRT (15 Gy/5 fractions) that exhibited growth retardation and improved survival in murine SCLC when combined with ICIs. This combination recruited a special T cell population, TCF1+ PD-1+ CD8+ stem-like T cells, from tumor-draining lymph nodes into the TIME. The MATCH trial showed a confirmed ORR of 87.5% (95% CI, 75.9-94.8). The median PFS was 6.9 months (95% CI, 5.4-9.3). CONCLUSIONS These findings verified that LDRT plus chemoimmunotherapy was safe, feasible, and effective for ES-SCLC, warranting further investigation. FUNDING This research was funded by West China Hospital (no. ZYJC21003), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (no. 82073336), and the MATCH trial was fully funded by Roche (China) Holding Ltd. (RCHL) and Shanghai Roche Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (SRPL).
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- Hui Wang
- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Cancer Institute, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Center of Lung Cancer, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Health Management & Institute of Health Management, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- University of Washington School of Medicine/Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine, Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Research Laboratory of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cell Biology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Seehawer M, Li Z, Nishida J, Foidart P, Reiter AH, Rojas-Jimenez E, Goyette MA, Yan P, Raval S, Munoz Gomez M, Cejas P, Long HW, Papanastasiou M, Polyak K. Loss of Kmt2c or Kmt2d drives brain metastasis via KDM6A-dependent upregulation of MMP3. Nat Cell Biol 2024; 26:1165-1175. [PMID: 38926506 PMCID: PMC11251985 DOI: 10.1038/s41556-024-01446-3] [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: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
Abstract
KMT2C and KMT2D, encoding histone H3 lysine 4 methyltransferases, are among the most commonly mutated genes in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). However, how these mutations may shape epigenomic and transcriptomic landscapes to promote tumorigenesis is largely unknown. Here we describe that deletion of Kmt2c or Kmt2d in non-metastatic murine models of TNBC drives metastasis, especially to the brain. Global chromatin profiling and chromatin immunoprecipitation followed by sequencing revealed altered H3K4me1, H3K27ac and H3K27me3 chromatin marks in knockout cells and demonstrated enhanced binding of the H3K27me3 lysine demethylase KDM6A, which significantly correlated with gene expression. We identified Mmp3 as being commonly upregulated via epigenetic mechanisms in both knockout models. Consistent with these findings, samples from patients with KMT2C-mutant TNBC have higher MMP3 levels. Downregulation or pharmacological inhibition of KDM6A diminished Mmp3 upregulation induced by the loss of histone-lysine N-methyltransferase 2 (KMT2) and prevented brain metastasis similar to direct downregulation of Mmp3. Taken together, we identified the KDM6A-matrix metalloproteinase 3 axis as a key mediator of KMT2C/D loss-driven metastasis in TNBC.
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- Marco Seehawer
- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- The Eli and Edythe L. Broad Institute, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Center for Functional Cancer Epigenetics, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Functional Cancer Epigenetics, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Functional Cancer Epigenetics, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA.
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Boldig C, Boldig K, Mokhtari S, Etame AB. A Review of the Molecular Determinants of Therapeutic Response in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Brain Metastases. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:6961. [PMID: 39000069 PMCID: PMC11241836 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25136961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
Abstract
Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality worldwide. Metastases in the brain are a common hallmark of advanced stages of the disease, contributing to a dismal prognosis. Lung cancer can be broadly classified as either small cell lung cancer (SCLC) or non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). NSCLC represents the most predominant histology subtype of lung cancer, accounting for the majority of lung cancer cases. Recent advances in molecular genetics, coupled with innovations in small molecule drug discovery strategies, have facilitated both the molecular classification and precision targeting of NSCLC based on oncogenic driver mutations. Furthermore, these precision-based strategies have demonstrable efficacy across the blood-brain barrier, leading to positive outcomes in patients with brain metastases. This review provides an overview of the clinical features of lung cancer brain metastases, as well as the molecular mechanisms that drive NSCLC oncogenesis. We also explore how precision medicine-based strategies can be leveraged to improve NSCLC brain metastases.
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- Catherine Boldig
- Department of Neurology, University of South Florida, 2 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL 33606, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Florida Jacksonville, 655 W. 8th St., Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
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- Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Neuro-Oncology, 12902 USF Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Neuro-Oncology, 12902 USF Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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Qiu Y, Xie E, Xu H, Cheng H, Li G. One-carbon metabolism shapes T cell immunity in cancer. Trends Endocrinol Metab 2024:S1043-2760(24)00160-7. [PMID: 38925992 DOI: 10.1016/j.tem.2024.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
Abstract
One-carbon metabolism (1CM), comprising folate metabolism and methionine metabolism, serves as an important mechanism for cellular energy provision and the production of vital signaling molecules, including single-carbon moieties. Its regulation is instrumental in sustaining the proliferation of cancer cells and facilitating metastasis; in addition, recent research has shed light on its impact on the efficacy of T cell-mediated immunotherapy. In this review, we consolidate current insights into how 1CM affects T cell activation, differentiation, and functionality. Furthermore, we delve into the strategies for modulating 1CM in both T cells and tumor cells to enhance the efficacy of adoptively transferred T cells, overcome metabolic challenges in the tumor microenvironment (TME), and maximize the benefits of T cell-mediated immunotherapy.
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- Yajing Qiu
- National Key Laboratory of Immunity and Inflammation, Suzhou Institute of Systems Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China; Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology Regulatory Elements, Suzhou Institute of Systems Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Immunity and Inflammation, Suzhou Institute of Systems Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China; Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology Regulatory Elements, Suzhou Institute of Systems Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fujian, 350011, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Immunity and Inflammation, Suzhou Institute of Systems Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China; Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology Regulatory Elements, Suzhou Institute of Systems Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Immunity and Inflammation, Suzhou Institute of Systems Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China; Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology Regulatory Elements, Suzhou Institute of Systems Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China.
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Wang L, Wu Y, Kang K, Zhang X, Luo R, Tu Z, Zheng Y, Lin G, Wang H, Tang M, Yu M, Zou B, Tong R, Yi L, Na F, Xue J, Yao Z, Lu Y. CDK4/6 inhibitor abemaciclib combined with low-dose radiotherapy enhances the anti-tumor immune response to PD-1 blockade by inflaming the tumor microenvironment in Rb-deficient small cell lung cancer. Transl Lung Cancer Res 2024; 13:1032-1046. [PMID: 38854937 PMCID: PMC11157372 DOI: 10.21037/tlcr-24-33] [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: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
Abstract
Background Cyclin-dependent kinases 4 and 6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors have shown significant activity against several solid tumors by reducing the phosphorylation of the canonical CDK4/6 substrate retinoblastoma (Rb) protein, while the anti-tumor effect of CDK4/6 inhibitors on Rb-deficient tumors is not clear. Most small cell lung cancers (SCLCs) are Rb-deficient and show very modest response to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) despite recent advances in the use of immunotherapy. Here, we aimed to investigate the direct effect of CDK4/6 inhibition on SCLC cells and determine its efficacy in combination therapy for SCLC. Methods The immediate impact of CDK4/6 inhibitor abemaciclib on cell cycle, cell viability and apoptosis in four SCLC cell lines was initially checked. To explore the effect of abemaciclib on double-strand DNA (ds-DNA) damage induction and the combination impact of abemaciclib coupled with radiotherapy (RT), western blot, immunofluorescence (IF) and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) were performed. An Rb-deficient immunocompetent murine SCLC model was established to evaluate efficacy of abemaciclib in combination therapy. Histological staining, flow cytometry analysis and RNA sequencing were performed to analyze alteration of infiltrating immune cells in tumor microenvironment (TME). Results Here, we demonstrated that abemaciclib induced increased ds-DNA damage in Rb-deficient SCLC cells. Combination of abemaciclib and RT induced more cytosolic ds-DNA, and activated the STING pathway synergistically. We further showed that combining low doses of abemaciclib with low-dose RT (LDRT) plus anti-programmed cell death protein-1 (anti-PD-1) antibody substantially potentiated CD8+ T cell infiltration and significantly inhibited tumor growth and prolonged survival in an Rb-deficient immunocompetent murine SCLC model. Conclusions Our results define previously uncertain DNA damage-inducing properties of CDK4/6 inhibitor abemaciclib in Rb-deficient SCLCs, and demonstrate that low doses of abemaciclib combined with LDRT inflame the TME and enhance the efficacy of anti-PD-1 immunotherapy in SCLC model, which represents a potential novel therapeutic strategy for SCLC.
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- Laduona Wang
- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Laboratory of Clinical Cell Therapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Laboratory of Clinical Cell Therapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Radiotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Radiotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Radiotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Radiotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Laboratory of Clinical Cell Therapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Laboratory of Clinical Cell Therapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Laboratory of Clinical Cell Therapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Radiotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Laboratory of Clinical Cell Therapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Laboratory of Clinical Cell Therapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Radiotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Shen J, Su J, Chu X, Yu X, Gao X. DNMT3A-mediated DNA methylation and transcription inhibition of FZD5 suppresses lung carcinogenesis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29733. [PMID: 38707304 PMCID: PMC11066612 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29733] [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: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Based on the bioinformatics prediction, this study investigates the correlation between aberrant transcription factor Frizzled 5 (FZD5) expression and the establishment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods A mouse model with regard to primary NSCLC was encouraged by intraperitoneal injection of urethane. Lentivirus-based FZD5 silencing was then administrated to examine its role in tumorigenesis in the mouse lung. Silencing of FZD5 was induced in two NSCLC cell lines to examine its function in the malignant behavior pertaining to cells in vitro. Quantitative methylation-specific PCR was employed to assess the DNA methylation level within the NSCLC cells. DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) that administer FZD5 were assessed by chromatin immunoprecipitation assay. Consequently, overexpression of DNMT3A was introduced in mice and NSCLC cells to verify its regulation on FZD and its biological roles in NSCLC development. Results In NSCLC, FZD5 expression is elevated, and its knockdown reduced tumor incidence rate in the urethane-challenged mice. The FZD5 silencing also inhibited proliferation, migration, as well as invasion with regard to Calu-3 and NCI-H1299 cells in vitro. The aberrant upregulation with regard to FZD5 in NSCLC was due to at least partly by reduced promoter methylation level. DNMT3A, which bound to FZD5 promoter to suppress its transcription, was poorly expressed in NSCLC. Artificial upregulation of DNMT3A suppressed urethane-induced lung carcinogenesis in mice and suppressed the malignant phenotype pertaining to NSCLC cells in vitro. Conclusion This research demonstrates that the lack of DNA methylation level-induced activation of FZD5 is correlated with NSCLC's onset and progression.
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- Jiqiao Shen
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201100, China
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- School of Medicine, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832000, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200000, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201100, China
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Fűr GM, Nemes K, Magó É, Benő AÁ, Topolcsányi P, Moldvay J, Pongor LS. Applied models and molecular characteristics of small cell lung cancer. Pathol Oncol Res 2024; 30:1611743. [PMID: 38711976 PMCID: PMC11070512 DOI: 10.3389/pore.2024.1611743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
Abstract
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a highly aggressive type of cancer frequently diagnosed with metastatic spread, rendering it surgically unresectable for the majority of patients. Although initial responses to platinum-based therapies are often observed, SCLC invariably relapses within months, frequently developing drug-resistance ultimately contributing to short overall survival rates. Recently, SCLC research aimed to elucidate the dynamic changes in the genetic and epigenetic landscape. These have revealed distinct subtypes of SCLC, each characterized by unique molecular signatures. The recent understanding of the molecular heterogeneity of SCLC has opened up potential avenues for precision medicine, enabling the development of targeted therapeutic strategies. In this review, we delve into the applied models and computational approaches that have been instrumental in the identification of promising drug candidates. We also explore the emerging molecular diagnostic tools that hold the potential to transform clinical practice and patient care.
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- Gabriella Mihalekné Fűr
- Cancer Genomics and Epigenetics Core Group, Hungarian Centre of Excellence for Molecular Medicine (HCEMM), Szeged, Hungary
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- Cancer Genomics and Epigenetics Core Group, Hungarian Centre of Excellence for Molecular Medicine (HCEMM), Szeged, Hungary
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- Cancer Genomics and Epigenetics Core Group, Hungarian Centre of Excellence for Molecular Medicine (HCEMM), Szeged, Hungary
- Genome Integrity and DNA Repair Core Group, Hungarian Centre of Excellence for Molecular Medicine (HCEMM), Szeged, Hungary
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- Cancer Genomics and Epigenetics Core Group, Hungarian Centre of Excellence for Molecular Medicine (HCEMM), Szeged, Hungary
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- Cancer Genomics and Epigenetics Core Group, Hungarian Centre of Excellence for Molecular Medicine (HCEMM), Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Pulmonology, Szeged University Szent-Gyorgyi Albert Medical School, Szeged, Hungary
- 1st Department of Pulmonology, National Koranyi Institute of Pulmonology, Budapest, Hungary
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- Cancer Genomics and Epigenetics Core Group, Hungarian Centre of Excellence for Molecular Medicine (HCEMM), Szeged, Hungary
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Xu S, Yuan Z, Jiang C, Chen W, Li Q, Chen T. DNMT3A Cooperates with YAP/TAZ to Drive Gallbladder Cancer Metastasis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308531. [PMID: 38380551 PMCID: PMC11040361 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
Abstract
Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is an extremely lethal malignancy with aggressive behaviors, including liver or distant metastasis; however, the underlying mechanisms driving the metastasis of GBC remain poorly understood. In this study, it is found that DNA methyltransferase DNMT3A is highly expressed in GBC tumor tissues compared to matched adjacent normal tissues. Clinicopathological analysis shows that DNMT3A is positively correlated with liver metastasis and poor overall survival outcomes in patients with GBC. Functional analysis confirms that DNMT3A promotes the metastasis of GBC cells in a manner dependent on its DNA methyltransferase activity. Mechanistically, DNMT3A interacts with and is recruited by YAP/TAZ to recognize and access the CpG island within the CDH1 promoter and generates hypermethylation of the CDH1 promoter, which leads to transcriptional silencing of CDH1 and accelerated epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition. Using tissue microarrays, the association between the expression of DNMT3A, YAP/TAZ, and CDH1 is confirmed, which affects the metastatic ability of GBC. These results reveal a novel mechanism through which DNMT3A recruitment by YAP/TAZ guides DNA methylation to drive GBC metastasis and provide insights into the treatment of GBC metastasis by targeting the functional connection between DNMT3A and YAP/TAZ.
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- Sunwang Xu
- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200125, China
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350005, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200125, China
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- Central Laboratory, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200125, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200125, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200125, China
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Zhang M, Wu K, Zhang W, Lin X, Cao Q, Zhang L, Chen K. The therapeutic potential of targeting the CHD protein family in cancer. Pharmacol Ther 2024; 256:108610. [PMID: 38367868 PMCID: PMC10942663 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2024.108610] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
Abstract
Accumulating evidence indicates that epigenetic events undergo deregulation in various cancer types, playing crucial roles in tumor development. Among the epigenetic factors involved in the epigenetic remodeling of chromatin, the chromodomain helicase DNA-binding protein (CHD) family frequently exhibits gain- or loss-of-function mutations in distinct cancer types. Therefore, targeting CHD remodelers holds the potential for antitumor treatment. In this review, we discuss epigenetic regulations of cancer development. We emphasize proteins in the CHD family, delving deeply into the intricate mechanisms governing their functions. Additionally, we provide an overview of current therapeutic strategies targeting CHD family members in preclinical trials. We further discuss the promising approaches that have demonstrated early signs of success in cancer treatment.
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- Min Zhang
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Basic and Translational Research Division, Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, USA
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Cancer Molecular Cell Biology, Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Department of Urology, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Basic and Translational Research Division, Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Prostate Cancer Program, Dana-Farber and Harvard Cancer Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Basic and Translational Research Division, Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Prostate Cancer Program, Dana-Farber and Harvard Cancer Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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Van HT, Xie G, Dong P, Liu Z, Ge K. KMT2 Family of H3K4 Methyltransferases: Enzymatic Activity-dependent and -independent Functions. J Mol Biol 2024; 436:168453. [PMID: 38266981 PMCID: PMC10957308 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmb.2024.168453] [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: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
Abstract
Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase 2 (KMT2) methyltransferases are critical for gene regulation, cell differentiation, animal development, and human diseases. KMT2 biological roles are often attributed to their methyltransferase activities on lysine 4 of histone H3 (H3K4). However, recent data indicate that KMT2 proteins also possess non-enzymatic functions. In this review, we discuss the current understanding of KMT2 family, with a focus on their enzymatic activity-dependent and -independent functions. Six mammalian KMT2 proteins of three subgroups, KMT2A/B (MLL1/2), KMT2C/D (MLL3/4), and KMT2F/G (SETD1A/B or SET1A/B), have shared and distinct protein domains, catalytic substrates, genomic localizations, and associated complex subunits. Recent studies have revealed the importance of KMT2C/D in enhancer regulation, differentiation, development, tumor suppression and highlighted KMT2C/D enzymatic activity-dependent and -independent roles in mouse embryonic development and cell differentiation. Catalytic dependent and independent functions for KMT2A/B and KMT2F/G in gene regulation, differentiation, and development are less understood. Finally, we provide our perspectives and lay out future research directions that may help advance the investigation on enzymatic activity-dependent and -independent biological roles and working mechanisms of KMT2 methyltransferases.
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- Hieu T Van
- Adipocyte Biology and Gene Regulation Section, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Building 50, Room 4149, 50 South Dr, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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- Adipocyte Biology and Gene Regulation Section, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Building 50, Room 4149, 50 South Dr, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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- Janelia Research Campus, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA.
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- Janelia Research Campus, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA.
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- Adipocyte Biology and Gene Regulation Section, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Building 50, Room 4149, 50 South Dr, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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Michelatti D, Beyes S, Bernardis C, Negri ML, Morelli L, Bediaga NG, Poli V, Fagnocchi L, Lago S, D'Annunzio S, Cona N, Gaspardo I, Bianchi A, Jovetic J, Gianesello M, Turdo A, D'Accardo C, Gaggianesi M, Dori M, Forcato M, Crispatzu G, Rada-Iglesias A, Sosa MS, Timmers HTM, Bicciato S, Todaro M, Tiberi L, Zippo A. Oncogenic enhancers prime quiescent metastatic cells to escape NK immune surveillance by eliciting transcriptional memory. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2198. [PMID: 38503727 PMCID: PMC10951355 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46524-0] [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: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
Abstract
Metastasis arises from disseminated tumour cells (DTCs) that are characterized by intrinsic phenotypic plasticity and the capability of seeding to secondary organs. DTCs can remain latent for years before giving rise to symptomatic overt metastasis. In this context, DTCs fluctuate between a quiescent and proliferative state in response to systemic and microenvironmental signals including immune-mediated surveillance. Despite its relevance, how intrinsic mechanisms sustain DTCs plasticity has not been addressed. By interrogating the epigenetic state of metastatic cells, we find that tumour progression is coupled with the activation of oncogenic enhancers that are organized in variable interconnected chromatin domains. This spatial chromatin context leads to the activation of a robust transcriptional response upon repeated exposure to retinoic acid (RA). We show that this adaptive mechanism sustains the quiescence of DTCs through the activation of the master regulator SOX9. Finally, we determine that RA-stimulated transcriptional memory increases the fitness of metastatic cells by supporting the escape of quiescent DTCs from NK-mediated immune surveillance. Overall, these findings highlight the contribution of oncogenic enhancers in establishing transcriptional memories as an adaptive mechanism to reinforce cancer dormancy and immune escape, thus amenable for therapeutic intervention.
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- Daniela Michelatti
- Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento, Italy
- The South Australian Immunogenomics Cancer Institute, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento, Italy
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia IIT, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento, Italy
- Department of Epigenetics Van Andel Institute, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Stomatological Sciences (DICHIRONS), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC), University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology of Cantabria (IBBTEC), CSIC/Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacological Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) partner site Freiburg, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento, Italy.
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Yang Y, Li J, Li D, Zhou W, Yan F, Wang W. Humanized mouse models: A valuable platform for preclinical evaluation of human cancer. Biotechnol Bioeng 2024; 121:835-852. [PMID: 38151887 DOI: 10.1002/bit.28618] [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: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
Abstract
Animal models are routinely employed to assess the treatments for human cancer. However, due to significant differences in genetic backgrounds, traditional animal models are unable to meet bioresearch needs. To overcome this restriction, researchers have generated and optimized immunodeficient mice, and then engrafted human genes, cells, tissues, or organs in mice so that the responses in the model mice could provide a more reliable reference for treatments. As a bridge connecting clinical application and basic research, humanized mice are increasingly used in the preclinical evaluation of cancer treatments, particularly after gene interleukin 2 receptor gamma mutant mice were generated. Human cancer models established in humanized mice support exploration of the mechanism of cancer occurrence and provide an efficient platform for drug screening. However, it is undeniable that the further application of humanized mice still faces multiple challenges. This review summarizes the construction approaches for humanized mice and their existing limitations. We also report the latest applications of humanized mice in preclinical evaluation for the treatment of cancer and point out directions for future optimization of these models.
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- Yuening Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Cheng F, Li P, Xu S, Zhang C, Liang H, Ding Z. A pair of primary colorectal cancer-derived and corresponding synchronous liver metastasis-derived organoid cell lines. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:4396-4422. [PMID: 38407980 PMCID: PMC10968669 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205595] [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: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Proper preclinical models for the research of colorectal cancer (CRC) and CRC liver metastases (CLM) are a clear and unmet need. Patient-derived organoids have recently emerged as a robust preclinical model, but are not available to all scientific researchers. Here, we present paired 3D organoid cell lines of CWH22 (CRC-derived) and CLM22 (CLM-derived) with sound background information and the short tandem repeats are identical to those of the normal tissue. Morphological and immunohistochemical staining, along with whole-exome sequencing (WES), confirmed that the organoids exhibited the same differentiation, molecular expression, and mutation status as the corresponding tumor tissue. Both organoids possessed mutated APC/KRAS/SMAD4/CDKN1B/KMT2C genes and wild-type TP53 and PIK3CA; stably secreted the tumor markers CEA and CA19-9, and possessed sound proliferation rates in vitro, as well as subcutaneous tumorigenicity and liver metastatic abilities in vivo. IC50 assays confirmed that both cell lines were sensitive to 5-fluorouracil, oxaliplatin, SN-38, and sotorasib. WES and karyotype analyses revealed the genomic instability status as chromosome instability. The corresponding adherent cultured CWH22-2D/CLM22-2D cells were established and compared with commonly used CRC cell lines from the ATCC. Both organoids are publicly available to all researchers and will be useful tools for specific human CRC/CLM studies both in vitro and in vivo.
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- Fangling Cheng
- Hepatic Surgery Centre, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Centre, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Institute of Pathology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Institute of Pathology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Centre, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Centre, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Wuhan 430030, China
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Solta A, Ernhofer B, Boettiger K, Megyesfalvi Z, Heeke S, Hoda MA, Lang C, Aigner C, Hirsch FR, Schelch K, Döme B. Small cells - big issues: biological implications and preclinical advancements in small cell lung cancer. Mol Cancer 2024; 23:41. [PMID: 38395864 PMCID: PMC10893629 DOI: 10.1186/s12943-024-01953-9] [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: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Current treatment guidelines refer to small cell lung cancer (SCLC), one of the deadliest human malignancies, as a homogeneous disease. Accordingly, SCLC therapy comprises chemoradiation with or without immunotherapy. Meanwhile, recent studies have made significant advances in subclassifying SCLC based on the elevated expression of the transcription factors ASCL1, NEUROD1, and POU2F3, as well as on certain inflammatory characteristics. The role of the transcription regulator YAP1 in defining a unique SCLC subset remains to be established. Although preclinical analyses have described numerous subtype-specific characteristics and vulnerabilities, the so far non-existing clinical subtype distinction may be a contributor to negative clinical trial outcomes. This comprehensive review aims to provide a framework for the development of novel personalized therapeutic approaches by compiling the most recent discoveries achieved by preclinical SCLC research. We highlight the challenges faced due to limited access to patient material as well as the advances accomplished by implementing state-of-the-art models and methodologies.
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- Anna Solta
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Semmelweis University and National Institute of Oncology, Budapest, Hungary
- National Koranyi Institute of Pulmonology, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Thoracic Head and Neck Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
- Center for Thoracic Oncology, Mount Sinai Health System, Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Center for Cancer Research, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Semmelweis University and National Institute of Oncology, Budapest, Hungary.
- National Koranyi Institute of Pulmonology, Budapest, Hungary.
- Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
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Duong NX, Le MK, Nguyen TT, Nguyen DD, Vuong HG, Kondo T, Mitsui T. Acquired Cystic Disease-Associated Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clin Genitourin Cancer 2024; 22:102050. [PMID: 38502982 DOI: 10.1016/j.clgc.2024.02.001] [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: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Acquired cystic disease-associated renal cell carcinoma (ACD-RCC) is a common subtype of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. The current systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the clinicopathological, and genetic characteristics of patients with ACD-RCC. A systematic search on three electronic databases including the Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were performed until December 31, 2022. A meta-analysis was performed following the PRISMA 2020 Guidelines. Of 888 identified articles, full-text screening in 69 articles, there were 26 articles analyzed, with a total of 2314 tumors in 2199 patients, including 418 ACD-RCC tumors in 363 patients, 1340 clear cell RCC (ccRCC) tumors, 308 papillary RCC (pRCC) tumors. Most ACD-RCC patients were male (80.2%). All the ACD-RCC patients underwent prior dialysis with 148.2 months of mean dialysis duration. There were 8.7%, 3.4%, and 5.8% tumors at the T3-4 stage, N1 stage, and M1 stage, respectively. The mean overall survival of ACD-RCC patients was 39.6 months (95% CI, 26.6-52.5). Compared to ccRCC and pRCC, ACD-RCC patients had a longer duration of dialysis (MD: 103.5 and 31.77 months, respectively; 95% CI: [75.48; 131.53] and [0.95; 62.58], respectively), and a higher rate of multifocal tumors (MD: 3.46 and 2.45 tumors, respectively; 95% CI [1.71; 6.98] and [1.26; 4.79], respectively). Regarding genetic characteristics, chromosomes 3 and 16 were the 2 most frequent chromosomal aberrations. The missense mutation in KMT2C (25%) and TSC2 (18.75%) were the 2 most common gene mutations in ACD-RCC. In conclusion, the ACD-RCC subtype exhibited several distinct clinicopathological and genetic characteristics compared to others RCC subtypes. Further researchs are needed to assess the survival outcome and the genetic characteristics of this subtype.
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- Nguyen Xuong Duong
- Department of Urology, University of Yamanashi Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Chuo-city, Japan; Department of Urology, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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- Department of Pathology, University of Yamanashi Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Chuo-city, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Department of Urology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
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- Department of Pathology, University Medical Center of HCMC, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Pathology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Yamanashi Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Chuo-city, Japan
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- Department of Urology, University of Yamanashi Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Chuo-city, Japan
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Oser MG, MacPherson D, Oliver TG, Sage J, Park KS. Genetically-engineered mouse models of small cell lung cancer: the next generation. Oncogene 2024; 43:457-469. [PMID: 38191672 PMCID: PMC11180418 DOI: 10.1038/s41388-023-02929-7] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
Abstract
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) remains the most fatal form of lung cancer, with patients in dire need of new and effective therapeutic approaches. Modeling SCLC in an immunocompetent host is essential for understanding SCLC pathogenesis and ultimately discovering and testing new experimental therapeutic strategies. Human SCLC is characterized by near universal genetic loss of the RB1 and TP53 tumor suppressor genes. Twenty years ago, the first genetically-engineered mouse model (GEMM) of SCLC was generated using conditional deletion of both Rb1 and Trp53 in the lungs of adult mice. Since then, several other GEMMs of SCLC have been developed coupling genomic alterations found in human SCLC with Rb1 and Trp53 deletion. Here we summarize how GEMMs of SCLC have contributed significantly to our understanding of the disease in the past two decades. We also review recent advances in modeling SCLC in mice that allow investigators to bypass limitations of the previous generation of GEMMs while studying new genes of interest in SCLC. In particular, CRISPR/Cas9-mediated somatic gene editing can accelerate how new genes of interest are functionally interrogated in SCLC tumorigenesis. Notably, the development of allograft models and precancerous precursor models from SCLC GEMMs provides complementary approaches to GEMMs to study tumor cell-immune microenvironment interactions and test new therapeutic strategies to enhance response to immunotherapy. Ultimately, the new generation of SCLC models can accelerate research and help develop new therapeutic strategies for SCLC.
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- Matthew G Oser
- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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- Division of Human Biology, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, 98109, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology & Cancer Biology, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
- Department of Genetics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, USA.
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Xiong M, Wang X, Liu D, Xiu B, Zhang Q, Chi W, Goh CW, Zhang L, Chen M, Ren H, Shao Z, Yang B, Wu J. Somatic mutations in a multigene panel and impact on prognosis based on TP53 status in Chinese HER2-positive patients undergoing neoadjuvant therapy: A single-institution retrospective cohort. Cancer Med 2024; 13:e6955. [PMID: 38379328 PMCID: PMC10832311 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6955] [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: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Gene mutations play a crucial role in the occurrence and development of tumors, particularly in breast cancer (BC). Neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) has shown greater clinical benefit in HER2-positive breast cancer. However, further clinical investigation is needed to fully understand the correlation between genetic mutations and NAT efficacy and the long-term prognosis in HER2-positive BC. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of 222 patients receiving NAT between 2017 and 2021 in the Department of Breast Surgery of Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center. Tumor samples from these patients were subjected to Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to analyze mutations in 513 cancer-related genes. This study aimed to investigate the association between these genetic mutations and postoperative pathological complete response (pCR), as well as their impact on disease-free survival (DFS). RESULTS In total, 48.65% patients reached pCR, ER-negative status (p < 0.001), PR-negative status (p < 0.001), Ki67 ≥ 20 (p = 0.011), and dual-targeted therapy (p < 0.001) were all associated with enhanced pCR rates. The frequency of somatic alterations in TP53 (60%), PIK3CA (15%), and ERBB2 (11%) was highest. In the HER2+/HR- cohort, patients who achieved pCR had a significant benefit in prognosis (HR = 3.049, p = 0.0498). KMT2C (p = 0.036) and TP53 (p = 0.037) mutations were significantly increased in patients with DFS events. Moreover, TP53 mutations had prognostic significance in HER2-positive BC patients with HR-negative (HR = 3.712, p = 0.027) and pCR (HR = 6.253, p = 0.027) status and who received herceptin-only targeted therapy (HR = 4.145, p = 0.011). CONCLUSIONS The genetic mutation profiles of Chinese HER2+ patients who received NAT were discrepant with respect to HR status or DFS events. TP53 mutations have significant prognostic value in patients with NAT for HER2-positive BC and patients benefit differently depending on HR status, the neoadjuvant regimen and response, which highlights the significance of genetic factors in treatment customization based on individual genetic and clinical characteristics.
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- Min Xiong
- Department of Breast Surgery, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in ShanghaiFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in ShanghaiFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in ShanghaiFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in ShanghaiFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in ShanghaiFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in ShanghaiFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in ShanghaiFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in ShanghaiFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in ShanghaiFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in ShanghaiFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in ShanghaiFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in ShanghaiFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in ShanghaiFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer MedicineShanghaiChina
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Lin L, Zhao Y, Zheng Q, Zhang J, Li H, Wu W. Epigenetic targeting of autophagy for cancer: DNA and RNA methylation. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1290330. [PMID: 38148841 PMCID: PMC10749975 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1290330] [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: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
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Autophagy, a crucial cellular mechanism responsible for degradation and recycling of intracellular components, is modulated by an intricate network of molecular signals. Its paradoxical involvement in oncogenesis, acting as both a tumor suppressor and promoter, has been underscored in recent studies. Central to this regulatory network are the epigenetic modifications of DNA and RNA methylation, notably the presence of N6-methyldeoxyadenosine (6mA) in genomic DNA and N6-methyladenosine (m6A) in eukaryotic mRNA. The 6mA modification in genomic DNA adds an extra dimension of epigenetic regulation, potentially impacting the transcriptional dynamics of genes linked to autophagy and, especially, cancer. Conversely, m6A modification, governed by methyltransferases and demethylases, influences mRNA stability, processing, and translation, affecting genes central to autophagic pathways. As we delve deeper into the complexities of autophagy regulation, the importance of these methylation modifications grows more evident. The interplay of 6mA, m6A, and autophagy points to a layered regulatory mechanism, illuminating cellular reactions to a range of conditions. This review delves into the nexus between DNA 6mA and RNA m6A methylation and their influence on autophagy in cancer contexts. By closely examining these epigenetic markers, we underscore their promise as therapeutic avenues, suggesting novel approaches for cancer intervention through autophagy modulation.
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- Luobin Lin
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Biotechnology Drug Candidates, School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceuticals, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Biotechnology Drug Candidates, School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceuticals, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Biotechnology Drug Candidates, School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceuticals, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Biotechnology Drug Candidates, School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceuticals, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Sciences, Guangzhou Xinhua University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Biotechnology Drug Candidates, School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceuticals, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Li H, Chen Z, Chen N, Fan Y, Xu Y, Xu X. Applications of lung cancer organoids in precision medicine: from bench to bedside. Cell Commun Signal 2023; 21:350. [PMID: 38057851 PMCID: PMC10698950 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01332-9] [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: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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As the leading cause of cancer-related mortality, lung cancer continues to pose a menacing threat to human health worldwide. Lung cancer treatment options primarily rely on chemoradiotherapy, surgery, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. Despite significant progress in research and treatment, the 5-year survival rate for lung cancer patients is only 10-20%. There is an urgent need to develop more reliable preclinical models and valid therapeutic approaches. Patient-derived organoids with highly reduced tumour heterogeneity have emerged as a promising model for high-throughput drug screening to guide treatment of lung cancer patients. Organoid technology offers a novel platform for disease modelling, biobanking and drug development. The expected benefit of organoids is for cancer patients as the subsequent precision medicine technology. Over the past few years, numerous basic and clinical studies have been conducted on lung cancer organoids, highlighting the significant contributions of this technique. This review comprehensively examines the current state-of-the-art technologies and applications relevant to the formation of lung cancer organoids, as well as the potential of organoids in precision medicine and drug testing. Video Abstract.
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- Huihui Li
- Department of Medical Thoracic Oncology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310022, Zhejiang, China
- Postgraduate Training Base Alliance, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- Guangdong Research Center of Organoid Engineering and Technology, Guangzhou, 510535, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Medical Thoracic Oncology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310022, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Oncology, The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- Department of Medical Thoracic Oncology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310022, Zhejiang, China.
- Postgraduate Training Base Alliance, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- Postgraduate Training Base Alliance, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China.
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Hu X, Wang Y, Zhang X, Li C, Zhang X, Yang D, Liu Y, Li L. DNA methylation of HOX genes and its clinical implications in cancer. Exp Mol Pathol 2023; 134:104871. [PMID: 37696326 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2023.104871] [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: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Homeobox (HOX) genes encode highly conserved transcription factors that play vital roles in embryonic development. DNA methylation is a pivotal regulatory epigenetic signaling mark responsible for regulating gene expression. Abnormal DNA methylation is largely associated with the aberrant expression of HOX genes, which is implicated in a broad range of human diseases, including cancer. Numerous studies have clarified the mechanisms of DNA methylation in both physiological and pathological processes. In this review, we focus on how DNA methylation regulates HOX genes and briefly discuss drug development approaches targeting these mechanisms.
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- Xin Hu
- Department of Immunology, School of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250117, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Xinchuang Biotechnology Co., LTD, Jinan 250102, Shandong, China; Laboratory of Precision Medicine, Zhangqiu District People's Hospital of Jinan, Jinan 250200, Shandong, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250117, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, Shandong, China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Interventional, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250031, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Xinchuang Biotechnology Co., LTD, Jinan 250102, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Xinchuang Biotechnology Co., LTD, Jinan 250102, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, Shandong, China; Department of Immunology, School of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250117, Shandong, China.
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Wu G, Wang D, Xiong F, Liu W, Wang Q, Chen J, Wang B, Chen Y. Upregulation of RSPO3 via targeted promoter DNA demethylation inhibits the progression of cholangiocarcinoma. Clin Epigenetics 2023; 15:177. [PMID: 37932819 PMCID: PMC10629118 DOI: 10.1186/s13148-023-01592-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) refers to a collection of malignant tumors that develop from the biliary epithelium. Extensive clinical evidence and epidemiological observations indicate a concerning increase in both the incidence and mortality rates of CCA. Surgical resection is currently the sole available cure for CCA. However, it is unfortunate that only a fraction of patients has access to surgery at the time of diagnosis. Moreover, there is a high incidence of cancer recurrence after resection, and systemic treatments have limited efficacy. Therefore, the identification of novel biomarkers for CCA-targeted molecular therapy remains a crucial task in oncology research. RESULTS Our study demonstrated that low expression of RSPO3 was associated with poorer survival rates in patients with CCA. We found that the RSPO3 promoter DNA was hypermethylated in CCA, which was correlated with the low expression of RSPO3. The expression of RSPO3 was influenced by the balance between the DNA methyltransferase DNMT3a and the DNA demethylase TET1 in CCA. In vitro and in vivo experiments showed that targeting RSPO3 promoter DNA methylation using dCas9DNMT3a promoted tumorigenicity of CCA, while targeted RSPO3 promoter DNA demethylation using dCas9TET1CD inhibited CCA tumorigenicity. Additionally, in our primary CCA model, knockdown of Rspo3 promoted CCA progression, whereas overexpression of Rspo3 inhibited CCA progression. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that increased methylation and decreased expression of RSPO3 may indicate a poor prognosis in CCA. Restoring RSPO3 expression by targeting promoter DNA demethylation could offer insights for precise treatment of CCA.
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- Guanhua Wu
- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, China.
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Yu X, Ma X, Zhou J. DNMT3A-mediated epigenetic silencing of SOX17 contributes to endothelial cell migration and fibroblast activation in wound healing. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0292684. [PMID: 37856473 PMCID: PMC10586696 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0292684] [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: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Wound healing, especially impaired chronic wound healing, poses a tremendous challenge for modern medicine. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying wound healing is essential to the development of novel therapeutic strategies. METHODS A wound-healing mouse model was established to analyze histopathological alterations during wound healing, and the expression of SRY-box transcription factor 17 (SOX17), DNA methyltransferase 3 alpha (DNMT3A), and a specific fibroblast marker S100 calcium-binding protein A4 (S100A4) in wound skin tissues was tested by immunofluorescence (IF) assay. Cell proliferation and migration were evaluated using 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU) and Transwell migration assays. RT-qPCR and western blotting were used to measure RNA and protein expression. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to detect the secretion of transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β). Chromatin immunoprecipitation followed by qPCR (ChIP-qPCR) and DNA pull-down assays were performed to confirm the interaction between DNMT3A and the CpG island of the SOX17 promoter. Promoter methylation was examined by pyrosequencing. RESULTS SOX17 and DNMT3A expression were regularly regulated during the different phases of wound healing. SOX17 knockdown promoted HUVEC migration and the production and release of TGF-β. Through establishing an endothelial cells-fibroblasts co-culture model, we found that SOX17 knockdown in HUVECs activated HFF-1 fibroblasts, which expressed α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and type I collagen (COL1). DNMT3A overexpression reduces SOX17 mRNA levels. ChIP-qPCR and DNA pull-down assays verified the interaction between DNMT3A and CpG island in the SOX17 promoter region. Pyrosequencing confirmed that DNMT3A overexpression increased the methylation level of the SOX17 promoter. CONCLUSION DNMT3A-mediated downregulation of SOX17 facilitates wound healing by promoting endothelial cell migration and fibroblast activation.
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- Xiaoping Yu
- The Department of Burn, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- The Department of Burn, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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Pun FW, Ozerov IV, Zhavoronkov A. AI-powered therapeutic target discovery. Trends Pharmacol Sci 2023; 44:561-572. [PMID: 37479540 DOI: 10.1016/j.tips.2023.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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Disease modeling and target identification are the most crucial initial steps in drug discovery, and influence the probability of success at every step of drug development. Traditional target identification is a time-consuming process that takes years to decades and usually starts in an academic setting. Given its advantages of analyzing large datasets and intricate biological networks, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a growing role in modern drug target identification. We review recent advances in target discovery, focusing on breakthroughs in AI-driven therapeutic target exploration. We also discuss the importance of striking a balance between novelty and confidence in target selection. An increasing number of AI-identified targets are being validated through experiments and several AI-derived drugs are entering clinical trials; we highlight current limitations and potential pathways for moving forward.
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- Frank W Pun
- Insilico Medicine Hong Kong Ltd., Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Insilico Medicine Hong Kong Ltd., Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Insilico Medicine Hong Kong Ltd., Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, New Territories, Hong Kong; Insilico Medicine MENA, 6F IRENA Building, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Buck Institute for Research on Aging, Novato, CA, USA.
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Li H, Gao P, Chen H, Zhao J, Zhang X, Li G, Wang L, Qin L. HOXC13 promotes cell proliferation, metastasis and glycolysis in breast cancer by regulating DNMT3A. Exp Ther Med 2023; 26:439. [PMID: 37614427 PMCID: PMC10443053 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2023.12138] [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: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) is a life-threatening malignant tumor that affects females more commonly than males. The mechanisms underlying BC proliferation, metastasis and glycolysis require further investigation. Homeobox C13 (HOXC13) is highly expressed in BC; however, the specific mechanisms in BC are yet to be fully elucidated. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the role of HOXC13 in BC proliferation, migration, invasion and glycolysis. In the present study, the UALCAN database was used to predict the expression levels of HOXC13 in patients with BC. Western blot analysis and reverse transcription-quantitative PCR were used to determine the expression levels of HOXC13 in BC cell lines. Moreover, HOXC13 knockdown was induced using cell transfection, and the viability, proliferation and apoptosis of cells were detected using Cell Counting Kit-8, 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine staining and flow cytometry. Migration, invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) were measured using wound healing assay, Transwell assay and western blotting. In addition, XF96 extracellular flux analyzer and corresponding kits were used to detect glycolysis. The JASPAR database was used to predict promoter binding sites for the transcription factors HOXC13 and DNA methyltransferase 3α (DNMT3A). HOXC13 expression was silenced and DNMT3A was simultaneously overexpressed using cell transfection. The results of the present study revealed that HOXC13 expression was significantly elevated in BC tissues and cells. Following HOXC13 knockdown in BC cells, the viability, proliferation, glycolysis, migration, invasion and EMT were significantly decreased, and apoptosis was significantly increased. In addition, HOXC13 positively regulated the transcription of DNMT3A in BC cells, thus playing a regulatory role in the malignant progression of cells. In conclusion, HOXC13 promoted cell viability, proliferation, migration, invasion, EMT and glycolysis in BC by regulating DNMT3A.
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- Hongrui Li
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng People's Hospital, Jincheng, Shanxi 048000, P.R. China
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Jincheng, Shanxi 048000, P.R. China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng People's Hospital, Jincheng, Shanxi 048000, P.R. China
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Jincheng, Shanxi 048000, P.R. China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng People's Hospital, Jincheng, Shanxi 048000, P.R. China
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Jincheng, Shanxi 048000, P.R. China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng People's Hospital, Jincheng, Shanxi 048000, P.R. China
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Jincheng, Shanxi 048000, P.R. China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng People's Hospital, Jincheng, Shanxi 048000, P.R. China
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Jincheng, Shanxi 048000, P.R. China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng People's Hospital, Jincheng, Shanxi 048000, P.R. China
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Jincheng, Shanxi 048000, P.R. China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng People's Hospital, Jincheng, Shanxi 048000, P.R. China
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Jincheng, Shanxi 048000, P.R. China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng People's Hospital, Jincheng, Shanxi 048000, P.R. China
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Jincheng, Shanxi 048000, P.R. China
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Liu R, Zhao E, Yu H, Yuan C, Abbas MN, Cui H. Methylation across the central dogma in health and diseases: new therapeutic strategies. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2023; 8:310. [PMID: 37620312 PMCID: PMC10449936 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-023-01528-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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The proper transfer of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein is essential for cell-fate control, development, and health. Methylation of DNA, RNAs, histones, and non-histone proteins is a reversible post-synthesis modification that finetunes gene expression and function in diverse physiological processes. Aberrant methylation caused by genetic mutations or environmental stimuli promotes various diseases and accelerates aging, necessitating the development of therapies to correct the disease-driver methylation imbalance. In this Review, we summarize the operating system of methylation across the central dogma, which includes writers, erasers, readers, and reader-independent outputs. We then discuss how dysregulation of the system contributes to neurological disorders, cancer, and aging. Current small-molecule compounds that target the modifiers show modest success in certain cancers. The methylome-wide action and lack of specificity lead to undesirable biological effects and cytotoxicity, limiting their therapeutic application, especially for diseases with a monogenic cause or different directions of methylation changes. Emerging tools capable of site-specific methylation manipulation hold great promise to solve this dilemma. With the refinement of delivery vehicles, these new tools are well positioned to advance the basic research and clinical translation of the methylation field.
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- Ruochen Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
- Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing, 401329, China
- Chongqing Engineering and Technology Research Center for Silk Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Chongqing, 400716, China
- Engineering Research Center for Cancer Biomedical and Translational Medicine, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
- Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing, 401329, China
- Chongqing Engineering and Technology Research Center for Silk Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Chongqing, 400716, China
- Engineering Research Center for Cancer Biomedical and Translational Medicine, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
- Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing, 401329, China
- Chongqing Engineering and Technology Research Center for Silk Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Chongqing, 400716, China
- Engineering Research Center for Cancer Biomedical and Translational Medicine, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China.
- Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing, 401329, China.
- Chongqing Engineering and Technology Research Center for Silk Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Chongqing, 400716, China.
- Engineering Research Center for Cancer Biomedical and Translational Medicine, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China.
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Chen J, Dai S, Zhao L, Peng Y, Sun C, Peng H, Zhong Q, Quan Y, Li Y, Chen X, Pan X, Zhong A, Wang M, Zhang M, Yang S, Lu Y, Lian Z, Liu Y, Zhou S, Li Z, Na F, Chen C. A New Type of Endometrial Cancer Models in Mice Revealing the Functional Roles of Genetic Drivers and Exploring their Susceptibilities. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2300383. [PMID: 37340596 PMCID: PMC10460855 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202300383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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Endometrial cancer (EC) is the most common female reproductive tract cancer and its incidence has been continuously increasing in recent years. The underlying mechanisms of EC tumorigenesis remain unclear, and efficient target therapies are lacking, for both of which feasible endometrial cancer animal models are essential but currently limited. Here, an organoid and genome editing-based strategy to generate primary, orthotopic, and driver-defined ECs in mice is reported. These models faithfully recapitulate the molecular and pathohistological characteristics of human diseases. The authors names these models and similar models for other cancers as organoid-initiated precision cancer models (OPCMs). Importantly, this approach can conveniently introduce any driver mutation or a combination of driver mutations. Using these models,it is shown that the mutations in Pik3ca and Pik3r1 cooperate with Pten loss to promote endometrial adenocarcinoma in mice. In contrast, the Kras G12D mutati led to endometrial squamous cell carcinoma. Then, tumor organoids are derived from these mouse EC models and performed high-throughput drug screening and validation. The results reveal distinct vulnerabilities of ECs with different mutations. Taken together, this study develops a multiplexing approach to model EC in mice and demonstrates its value for understanding the pathology of and exploring the potential treatments for this malignancy.
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- Jingyao Chen
- Precision Medicine Research CenterState Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- West China Second HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- West China Second HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- West China Second HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- Department of DermatologyState Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterNational Clinical Research Center for GeriatricsWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality TreatmentCancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
- Laboratory of Clinical Cell Therapy, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- Department of DermatologyState Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterNational Clinical Research Center for GeriatricsWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
- West China Second HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- West China Second HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality TreatmentCancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- Precision Medicine Research CenterState Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer CenterWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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Hebert JD, Neal JW, Winslow MM. Dissecting metastasis using preclinical models and methods. Nat Rev Cancer 2023; 23:391-407. [PMID: 37138029 DOI: 10.1038/s41568-023-00568-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Metastasis has long been understood to lead to the overwhelming majority of cancer-related deaths. However, our understanding of the metastatic process, and thus our ability to prevent or eliminate metastases, remains frustratingly limited. This is largely due to the complexity of metastasis, which is a multistep process that likely differs across cancer types and is greatly influenced by many aspects of the in vivo microenvironment. In this Review, we discuss the key variables to consider when designing assays to study metastasis: which source of metastatic cancer cells to use and where to introduce them into mice to address different questions of metastasis biology. We also examine methods that are being used to interrogate specific steps of the metastatic cascade in mouse models, as well as emerging techniques that may shed new light on previously inscrutable aspects of metastasis. Finally, we explore approaches for developing and using anti-metastatic therapies, and how mouse models can be used to test them.
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- Jess D Hebert
- Department of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
- Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
- Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
- Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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Zheng J, Wang Z, Pan X, Zhang Z, Li H, Deng X, Liu P, Zhang Q, Na F, Chen C, Niu T, Liu Y. DNMT3A R882H accelerates angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma in mice. Oncogene 2023:10.1038/s41388-023-02699-2. [PMID: 37127775 DOI: 10.1038/s41388-023-02699-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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DNA methylation-related genes, including TET2, IDH2, and DNMT3A are highly frequently mutated in angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL), an aggressive malignancy of T follicular helper (Tfh) cells associated with aberrant immune features. It has been shown that TET2 loss cooperates with RHOAG17V to promote AITL in mice but the functional role of DNMT3A mutations in AITL remains unclear. Here, we report that DNMT3AR882H, the most common mutation of DNMT3A in AITL, accelerates the development of Tet2-/-; RHOAG17V AITL in mice, indicated by the expansion of malignant Tfh cells and aberrant B cells, skin rash, and significantly shortened disease-free survival. To understand the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms, we performed single-cell transcriptome analyses of lymph nodes of mice transplanted with Tet2-/-, Tet2-/-; RHOAG17V or DNMT3AR882H; Tet2-/-; RHOAG17V hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells. These single-cell landscapes reveal that DNMT3A mutation further activates Tfh cells and leads to rapid and terminal differentiation of B cells, probably through enhancing the interacting PD1/PD-L1, ICOS/ICOSL, CD28/CD86, and ICAM1/ITGAL pairs. Our study establishes the functional roles of DNMT3A mutation in AITL and sheds light on the molecular mechanisms of this disease.
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- Jianan Zheng
- Department of Hematology and Institute of Hematology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Hematology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Hematology and Institute of Hematology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Technology, Chengdu ExAb Biotechnology, LTD, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Hematology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Hematology and Institute of Hematology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Hematology and Institute of Hematology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Hematology and Institute of Hematology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Hematology and Institute of Hematology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Hematology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- Department of Hematology and Institute of Hematology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Saleem HM, Ramaiah P, Gupta J, Jalil AT, Kadhim NA, Alsaikhan F, Ramírez-Coronel AA, Tayyib NA, Guo Q. Nanotechnology-empowered lung cancer therapy: From EMT role in cancer metastasis to application of nanoengineered structures for modulating growth and metastasis. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023:115942. [PMID: 37080268 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death in both males and females, and it is the first causes of cancer-related deaths. Chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy are conventional treatment of lung cancer and recently, immunotherapy has been also appeared as another therapeutic strategy for lung tumor. However, since previous treatments have not been successful in cancer therapy and improving prognosis and survival rate of lung tumor patients, new studies have focused on gene therapy and targeting underlying molecular pathways involved in lung cancer progression. Nanoparticles have been emerged in treatment of lung cancer that can mediate targeted delivery of drugs and genes. Nanoparticles protect drugs and genes against unexpected interactions in blood circulation and improve their circulation time. Nanoparticles can induce phototherapy in lung cancer ablation and mediating cell death. Nanoparticles can induce photothermal and photodynamic therapy in lung cancer. The nanostructures can impair metastasis of lung cancer and suppress EMT in improving drug sensitivity. Metastasis is one of the drawbacks observed in lung cancer that promotes migration of tumor cells and allows them to establish new colony in secondary site. EMT can occur in lung cancer and promotes tumor invasion. EMT is not certain to lung cancer and it can be observed in other human cancers, but since lung cancer has highest incidence rate, understanding EMT function in lung cancer is beneficial in improving prognosis of patients. EMT induction in lung cancer promotes tumor invasion and it can also lead to drug resistance and radio-resistance. Moreover, non-coding RNAs and pharmacological compounds can regulate EMT in lung cancer and EMT-TFs such as Twist and Slug are important modulators of lung cancer invasion that are discussed in current review.
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- Hiba Muwafaq Saleem
- Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques, Al-Maarif University College, AL-Anbar, Iraq.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Pin Code 281406, UP, India
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- Medical Laboratories Techniques Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Babylon, Hilla, 51001, Iraq.
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- College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Azogues Campus Nursing Career, Health and Behavior Research Group (HBR), Psychometry and Ethology Laboratory, Catholic University of Cuenca, Ecuador; Epidemiology and Biostatistics Research Group, CES University, Colombia; Educational Statistics Research Group (GIEE), National University of Education, Ecuador
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- Faculty of Nursing, Umm Al- Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China.
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Gao G, Hausmann S, Flores NM, Benitez AM, Shen J, Yang X, Person MD, Gayatri S, Cheng D, Lu Y, Liu B, Mazur PK, Bedford MT. The NFIB/CARM1 partnership is a driver in preclinical models of small cell lung cancer. Nat Commun 2023; 14:363. [PMID: 36690626 PMCID: PMC9870865 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-35864-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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The coactivator associated arginine methyltransferase (CARM1) promotes transcription, as its name implies. It does so by modifying histones and chromatin bound proteins. We identified nuclear factor I B (NFIB) as a CARM1 substrate and show that this transcription factor utilizes CARM1 as a coactivator. Biochemical studies reveal that tripartite motif 29 (TRIM29) is an effector molecule for methylated NFIB. Importantly, NFIB harbors both oncogenic and metastatic activities, and is often overexpressed in small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Here, we explore the possibility that CARM1 methylation of NFIB is important for its transforming activity. Using a SCLC mouse model, we show that both CARM1 and the CARM1 methylation site on NFIB are critical for the rapid onset of SCLC. Furthermore, CARM1 and methylated NFIB are responsible for maintaining similar open chromatin states in tumors. Together, these findings suggest that CARM1 might be a therapeutic target for SCLC.
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- Guozhen Gao
- Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Experimental Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Experimental Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Experimental Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Experimental Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Center for Biomedical Research Support, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
- Evozyne Inc., Chicago, IL, 60614, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Experimental Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
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- Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
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Cui J, Zhang C, Lee JE, Bartholdy BA, Yang D, Liu Y, Erler P, Galbo PM, Hodge DQ, Huangfu D, Zheng D, Ge K, Guo W. MLL3 loss drives metastasis by promoting a hybrid epithelial-mesenchymal transition state. Nat Cell Biol 2023; 25:145-158. [PMID: 36604594 PMCID: PMC10003829 DOI: 10.1038/s41556-022-01045-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Phenotypic plasticity associated with the hybrid epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is crucial to metastatic seeding and outgrowth. However, the mechanisms governing the hybrid EMT state remain poorly defined. Here we showed that deletion of the epigenetic regulator MLL3, a tumour suppressor frequently altered in human cancer, promoted the acquisition of hybrid EMT in breast cancer cells. Distinct from other EMT regulators that mediate only unidirectional changes, MLL3 loss enhanced responses to stimuli inducing EMT and mesenchymal-epithelial transition in epithelial and mesenchymal cells, respectively. Consequently, MLL3 loss greatly increased metastasis by enhancing metastatic colonization. Mechanistically, MLL3 loss led to increased IFNγ signalling, which contributed to the induction of hybrid EMT cells and enhanced metastatic capacity. Furthermore, BET inhibition effectively suppressed the growth of MLL3-mutant primary tumours and metastases. These results uncovered MLL3 mutation as a key driver of hybrid EMT and metastasis in breast cancer that could be targeted therapeutically.
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- Jihong Cui
- Ruth L. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.,Department of Cell Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Developmental Biology Program, Sloan Kettering Institute, New York, NY, USA
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- Ruth L. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.,Department of Cell Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Ruth L. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.,Department of Cell Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Ruth L. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.,Department of Cell Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Developmental Biology Program, Sloan Kettering Institute, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.,Departments of Neurology and Neuroscience, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Ruth L. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA. .,Department of Cell Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA. .,Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
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Chen J, Na F. Organoid technology and applications in lung diseases: Models, mechanism research and therapy opportunities. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1066869. [PMID: 36568297 PMCID: PMC9772457 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1066869] [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: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The prevalency of lung disease has increased worldwide, especially in the aging population. It is essential to develop novel disease models, that are superior to traditional models. Organoids are three-dimensional (3D) in vitro structures that produce from self-organizing and differentiating stem cells, including pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) or adult stem cells (ASCs). They can recapitulate the in vivo cellular heterogeneity, genetic characteristics, structure, and functionality of original tissues. Drug responses of patient-derived organoids (PDOs) are consistent with that of patients, and show correlations with genetic alterations. Thus, organoids have proven to be valuable in studying the biology of disease, testing preclinical drugs and developing novel therapies. In recent years, organoids have been successfully applied in studies of a variety of lung diseases, such as lung cancer, influenza, cystic fibrosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and the recent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. In this review, we provide an update on the generation of organoid models for these diseases and their applications in basic and translational research, highlighting these signs of progress in pathogenesis study, drug screening, personalized medicine and immunotherapy. We also discuss the current limitations and future perspectives in organoid models of lung diseases.
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Yang Y, Zhang M, Wang Y. The roles of histone modifications in tumorigenesis and associated inhibitors in cancer therapy. JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER CENTER 2022; 2:277-290. [PMID: 39036551 PMCID: PMC11256729 DOI: 10.1016/j.jncc.2022.09.002] [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: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Histone modifications are key factors in chromatin packaging, and are responsible for gene regulation during cell fate determination and development. Abnormal alterations in histone modifications potentially affect the stability of the genome and disrupt gene expression patterns, leading to many diseases, including cancer. In recent years, mounting evidence has shown that various histone modifications altered by aberrantly expressed modifier enzymes contribute to tumor development and metastasis through the induction of epigenetic, transcriptional, and phenotypic changes. In this review, we will discuss the existing histone modifications, both well-studied and rare ones, and their roles in solid tumors and hematopoietic cancers, to identify the molecular pathways involved and investigate targeted therapeutic drugs to reorganize the chromatin and enhance cancer treatment efficiency. Finally, clinical inhibitors of histone modifications are summarized to better understand the developmental stage of cancer therapy in using these drugs to inhibit the histone modification enzymes.
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- Key Laboratory of Cancer and Microbiome, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Shah JB, Pueschl D, Wubbenhorst B, Fan M, Pluta J, D'Andrea K, Hubert AP, Shilan JS, Zhou W, Kraya AA, Llop Guevara A, Ruan C, Serra V, Balmaña J, Feldman M, Morin PJ, Nayak A, Maxwell KN, Domchek SM, Nathanson KL. Analysis of matched primary and recurrent BRCA1/2 mutation-associated tumors identifies recurrence-specific drivers. Nat Commun 2022; 13:6728. [PMID: 36344544 PMCID: PMC9640723 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-34523-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Recurrence is a major cause of death among BRCA1/2 mutation carriers with breast (BrCa) and ovarian cancers (OvCa). Herein we perform multi-omic sequencing on 67 paired primary and recurrent BrCa and OvCa from 27 BRCA1/2 mutation carriers to identify potential recurrence-specific drivers. PARP1 amplifications are identified in recurrences (False Discovery Rate q = 0.05), and PARP1 is significantly overexpressed across primary BrCa and recurrent BrCa and OvCa, independent of amplification status. RNA sequencing analysis finds two BRCA2 isoforms, BRCA2-201/Long and BRCA2-001/Short, respectively predicted to be sensitive and insensitive to nonsense-mediated decay. BRCA2-001/Short is expressed more frequently in recurrences and associated with reduced overall survival in breast cancer (87 vs. 121 months; Hazard Ratio = 2.5 [1.18-5.5]). Loss of heterozygosity (LOH) status is discordant in 25% of patient's primary and recurrent tumors, with switching between both LOH and lack of LOH found. Our study reveals multiple potential drivers of recurrent disease in BRCA1/2 mutation-associated cancer, improving our understanding of tumor evolution and suggesting potential biomarkers.
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- Jennifer B Shah
- Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Experimental Therapeutics Group, Vall d'Hebron Institut d'Oncologia, Barcelona, Spain
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- Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Experimental Therapeutics Group, Vall d'Hebron Institut d'Oncologia, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hereditary Cancer Genetics Group, Vall d'Hebron Institut d'Oncologia, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Division of Surgical Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- Abramson Cancer Center, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Abramson Cancer Center, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Division of Surgical Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Abramson Cancer Center, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- Basser Center for BRCA, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Abramson Cancer Center, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- Basser Center for BRCA, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
- Abramson Cancer Center, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
- Basser Center for BRCA, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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Lu Z, Zhong A, Liu H, Zhang M, Chen X, Pan X, Wang M, Deng X, Gao L, Zhao L, Wang J, Yang Y, Zhang Q, Wu B, Zheng J, Wang Y, Song X, Liu K, Zhang W, Chen X, Yang K, Chen X, Zhao Y, Zhao C, Wang Y, Chen L, Zhou Z, Hu J, Liu Y, Chen C. Dissecting the genetic and microenvironmental factors of gastric tumorigenesis in mice. Cell Rep 2022; 41:111482. [DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Wang M, Chen X, Tan P, Wang Y, Pan X, Lin T, Jiang Y, Wang B, Xu H, Wang Y, Yang Y, Wang J, Zhao L, Zhang J, Zhong A, Peng Y, Du J, Zhang Q, Zheng J, Chen J, Dai S, Na F, Lu Z, Liu J, Zheng X, Yang L, Zhang P, Han P, Gong Q, Zhong Q, Xiao K, Yang H, Deng H, Zhao Y, Shi H, Man J, Gou M, Zhao C, Dai L, Xue Z, Chen L, Wang Y, Zeng M, Huang C, Wei Q, Wei Y, Liu Y, Chen C. Acquired semi-squamatization during chemotherapy suggests differentiation as a therapeutic strategy for bladder cancer. Cancer Cell 2022; 40:1044-1059.e8. [PMID: 36099882 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2022.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Cisplatin-based chemotherapy remains the primary treatment for unresectable and metastatic muscle-invasive bladder cancers (MIBCs). However, tumors frequently develop chemoresistance. Here, we established a primary and orthotopic MIBC mouse model with gene-edited organoids to recapitulate the full course of chemotherapy in patients. We found that partial squamous differentiation, called semi-squamatization, is associated with acquired chemoresistance in both mice and human MIBCs. Multi-omics analyses showed that cathepsin H (CTSH) is correlated with chemoresistance and semi-squamatization. Cathepsin inhibition by E64 treatment induces full squamous differentiation and pyroptosis, and thus specifically restrains chemoresistant MIBCs. Mechanistically, E64 treatment activates the tumor necrosis factor pathway, which is required for the terminal differentiation and pyroptosis of chemoresistant MIBC cells. Our study revealed that semi-squamatization is a type of lineage plasticity associated with chemoresistance, suggesting that differentiation via targeting of CTSH is a potential therapeutic strategy for the treatment of chemoresistant MIBCs.
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- Manli Wang
- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Pathology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Pathology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Chengdu OrganoidMed Medical Laboratory, West China Health Valley, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China; Research Unit of Psychoradiology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Laboratory of Non-Human Primate Disease Model Research, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Proteomics, National Center of Biomedical Analysis, Beijing 100850, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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Jingyao C, Xiangyu P, Feifei N, Xuelan C, Chong C. Epigenetic reprogramming in small cell lung cancer. Cancer Biol Med 2022; 19:j.issn.2095-3941.2022.0343. [PMID: 36069525 PMCID: PMC9425178 DOI: 10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2022.0343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- Chen Jingyao
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610044, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610044, China
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610044, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610044, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610044, China
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Rossi R, De Angelis ML, Xhelili E, Sette G, Eramo A, De Maria R, Cesta Incani U, Francescangeli F, Zeuner A. Lung Cancer Organoids: The Rough Path to Personalized Medicine. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:3703. [PMID: 35954367 PMCID: PMC9367558 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14153703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Despite significant advances in research and therapy, a dismal 5-year survival rate of only 10-20% urges the development of reliable preclinical models and effective therapeutic tools. Lung cancer is characterized by a high degree of heterogeneity in its histology, a genomic landscape, and response to therapies that has been traditionally difficult to reproduce in preclinical models. However, the advent of three-dimensional culture technologies has opened new perspectives to recapitulate in vitro individualized tumor features and to anticipate treatment efficacy. The generation of lung cancer organoids (LCOs) has encountered greater challenges as compared to organoids derived from other tumors. In the last two years, many efforts have been dedicated to optimizing LCO-based platforms, resulting in improved rates of LCO production, purity, culture timing, and long-term expansion. However, due to the complexity of lung cancer, further advances are required in order to meet clinical needs. Here, we discuss the evolution of LCO technology and the use of LCOs in basic and translational lung cancer research. Although the field of LCOs is still in its infancy, its prospective development will likely lead to new strategies for drug testing and biomarker identification, thus allowing a more personalized therapeutic approach for lung cancer patients.
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- Rachele Rossi
- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.R.); (M.L.D.A.); (G.S.); (A.E.); (F.F.)
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- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.R.); (M.L.D.A.); (G.S.); (A.E.); (F.F.)
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.R.); (M.L.D.A.); (G.S.); (A.E.); (F.F.)
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- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.R.); (M.L.D.A.); (G.S.); (A.E.); (F.F.)
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- Institute of General Pathology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo Francesco Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy;
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Division of Oncology, University and Hospital Trust of Verona (AOUI), Piazzale Ludovico Antonio Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy;
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- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.R.); (M.L.D.A.); (G.S.); (A.E.); (F.F.)
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- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.R.); (M.L.D.A.); (G.S.); (A.E.); (F.F.)
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