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Kim WJ, Basit A, Lee JH. USP11 modulates mitotic progression and senescence by regulating the p53-p21 axis through MDM2 deubiquitination. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2024; 726:150275. [PMID: 38901057 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.150275] [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: 06/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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USP11 is overexpressed in colorectal cancer (CRC) and breast cancer tissues compared to normal tissues, suggesting a role in promoting cell proliferation and inhibiting cell death. In this study, we observed that depleting USP11 inhibits cell proliferation and delays cell cycle progression. This depletion leads to increased p53 protein levels due to an extended half-life, resulting in elevated p21 mRNA levels in a p53-dependent manner. The rise in p53 protein upon USP11 depletion is linked to a reduced half-life of MDM2, a known E3 ligase for p53, via enhanced polyubiquitination of MDM2. These findings indicate that USP11 might act as a deubiquitinase for MDM2, regulating the MDM2-p53-p21 axis. Additionally, USP11 depletion promotes the induction of senescent cells in a manner dependent on its deubiquitinase activity. Our findings provide insights into the physiological significance of high USP11 expression in primary tumors and its reduction in senescent cells, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.
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- Won-Joo Kim
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, 443-721, South Korea; Department of Biomedical Sciences, The Graduate School, Ajou University, Suwon, 443-721, South Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, 443-721, South Korea; Department of Biomedical Sciences, The Graduate School, Ajou University, Suwon, 443-721, South Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, 443-721, South Korea; Department of Biomedical Sciences, The Graduate School, Ajou University, Suwon, 443-721, South Korea.
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Zhao F, Yan L, Zhao X, Wu J, Fang Y, Xin Z, Wang H, Yang X. Aberrantly High FBXO31 Impairs Oocyte Quality in Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. Aging Dis 2024; 15:804-823. [PMID: 37611899 PMCID: PMC10917549 DOI: 10.14336/ad.2023.0809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), which is defined as loss of ovarian function that occurs before the age of 40, causes menstrual disturbances, infertility, and diverse health problems in females. Despite the limited understanding of the molecular basis underlying POI pathology, we had previously demonstrated that the cooperation of miR-106a and FBXO31 plays a pivotal role in diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), with FBXO31 serving as a putative target of miR-106a. In this study, we found that FBXO31 is aberrantly expressed in granulosa cells of POI patients, leading to accumulated reactive oxygen species (ROS) and cell apoptosis via the p53/ROS pathway. Furthermore, our results demonstrated that high levels of FBXO31 in mouse ovaries impair oocyte quality. Our study revealed that FBXO31 may serve as a novel indicator and play a significant role in the etiology of POI.
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- Feiyan Zhao
- Department of Human Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
- Beijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Beijing, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Human Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
- Beijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Beijing, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Human Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
- Beijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Beijing, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Human Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
- Beijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Human Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
- Beijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Human Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
- Beijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Barman P, Ferdoush J, Kaja A, Chakraborty P, Uprety B, Bhaumik R, Bhaumik R, Bhaumik SR. Ubiquitin-proteasome system regulation of a key gene regulatory factor, Paf1C. Gene 2024; 894:148004. [PMID: 37977317 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2023.148004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Paf1 (Polymerase-associated factor 1) complex (Paf1C) is evolutionarily conserved from yeast to humans, and facilitates transcription elongation as well as co-transcriptional histone covalent modifications and mRNA 3'-end processing. Thus, Paf1C is a key player in regulation of eukaryotic gene expression. Paf1C consists of Paf1, Cdc73, Ctr9, Leo1 and Rtf1 in both yeast and humans, but it has an additional component, Ski8, in humans. The abundances of these components regulate the assembly of Paf1C and/or its functions, thus implying the mechanisms involved in regulating the abundances of the Paf1C components in altered gene expression and hence cellular pathologies. Towards finding the mechanisms associated with the abundances of the Paf1C components, we analyzed here whether the Paf1C components are regulated via targeted ubiquitylation and 26S proteasomal degradation. We find that the Paf1C components except Paf1 do not undergo the 26S proteasomal degradation in both yeast and humans. Paf1 is found to be regulated by the ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) in yeast and humans. Alteration of such regulation changes Paf1's abundance, leading to aberrant gene expression. Intriguingly, while the Rtf1 component of Paf1C does not undergo the 26S proteasomal degradation, it is found to be ubiquitylated, suggesting that Rtf1 ubiquitylation could be engaged in Paf1C assembly and/or functions. Collectively, our results reveal distinct UPS regulation of the Paf1C components, Paf1 and Rtf1, in a proteolysis-dependent and -independent manners, respectively, with functional implications.
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- Priyanka Barman
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA.
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Chen K, Wang Y, Dai X, Luo J, Hu S, Zhou Z, Shi J, Pan X, Cao T, Xia J, Li Y, Wang Z, Ma J. FBXO31 is upregulated by METTL3 to promote pancreatic cancer progression via regulating SIRT2 ubiquitination and degradation. Cell Death Dis 2024; 15:37. [PMID: 38216561 PMCID: PMC10786907 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-024-06425-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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FBXO31, a member of F-box family to comprise of SCF complex, contributes to a pivotal role in cancer progression. However, the possible involvements of FBXO31 in PC are unelucidated. Here, we reported that FBXO31 was overexpressed in PC patients, which was negatively associated with survival in PC patients. Furthermore, FBXO31 significantly enhanced growth, migration and invasion of PC cells in vitro. Consistently, FBXO31 overexpression promoted tumor growth in nude mice. Mechanistically, SIRT2 was a target of FBXO31 and interacted with FBXO31. Protein half-life and ubiquitination analysis demonstrated that FBXO31 promoted proteasome-dependent degradation of SIRT2. In addition, FBXO31 binds to sirtuin-type domain of SIRT2. Moreover, SIRT2 is required for the oncogenic role of FBXO31 in PC progression. Impressively, METTL3 induced m6A modification of FBXO31 and up-regulated FBXO31 expression, subsequently leading to SIRT2 down-regulation in PC cells. The results showed that METTL3 enhanced FBXO31 mRNA translation in YTHDF1-dependent manner. Taken together, we suggest that METTL3-FBXO31-SIRT2 axis was involved in PC tumorigenesis, which could identify new targets for PC treatment.
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- Kai Chen
- Bengbu Medical University Key Laboratory of Cancer Research and Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis, Bengbu Medical University, Anhui, Bengbu, 233030, China
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- Bengbu Medical University Key Laboratory of Cancer Research and Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis, Bengbu Medical University, Anhui, Bengbu, 233030, China
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- Bengbu Medical University Key Laboratory of Cancer Research and Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis, Bengbu Medical University, Anhui, Bengbu, 233030, China
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- Bengbu Medical University Key Laboratory of Cancer Research and Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis, Bengbu Medical University, Anhui, Bengbu, 233030, China
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- Bengbu Medical University Key Laboratory of Cancer Research and Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis, Bengbu Medical University, Anhui, Bengbu, 233030, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Laboratory Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, Anhui, Bengbu, 233030, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Laboratory Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, Anhui, Bengbu, 233030, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Laboratory Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, Anhui, Bengbu, 233030, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, the First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Anhui, Bengbu, 233004, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Laboratory Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, Anhui, Bengbu, 233030, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, School of Laboratory Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, Anhui, Bengbu, 233030, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Laboratory Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, Anhui, Bengbu, 233030, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Laboratory Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, Anhui, Bengbu, 233030, China.
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Naseem Y, Zhang C, Zhou X, Dong J, Xie J, Zhang H, Agboyibor C, Bi Y, Liu H. Inhibitors Targeting the F-BOX Proteins. Cell Biochem Biophys 2023; 81:577-597. [PMID: 37624574 DOI: 10.1007/s12013-023-01160-1] [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] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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F-box proteins are involved in multiple cellular processes through ubiquitylation and consequent degradation of targeted substrates. Any significant mutation in F-box protein-mediated proteolysis can cause human malformations. The various cellular processes F-box proteins involved include cell proliferation, apoptosis, invasion, angiogenesis, and metastasis. To target F-box proteins and their associated signaling pathways for cancer treatment, researchers have developed thousands of F-box inhibitors. The most advanced inhibitor of FBW7, NVD-BK M120, is a powerful P13 kinase inhibitor that has been proven to bring about apoptosis in cancerous human lung cells by disrupting levels of the protein known as MCL1. Moreover, F-box Inhibitors have demonstrated their efficacy for treating certain cancers through targeting particular mutated proteins. This paper explores the key studies on how F-box proteins act and their contribution to malignancy development, which fabricates an in-depth perception of inhibitors targeting the F-box proteins and their signaling pathways that eventually isolate the most promising approach to anti-cancer treatments.
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- Yalnaz Naseem
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Institute of Drug Discovery and Development, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education of China, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Institute of Drug Discovery and Development, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education of China, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Institute of Drug Discovery and Development, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education of China, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
- Institute of Drug Discovery and Development, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education of China, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
- Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Institute of Drug Discovery and Development, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education of China, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Institute of Drug Discovery and Development, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education of China, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Institute of Drug Discovery and Development, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education of China, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
- Institute of Drug Discovery and Development, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education of China, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
- Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- Institute of Drug Discovery and Development, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education of China, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
- Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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Barman P, Kaja A, Chakraborty P, Guha S, Roy A, Ferdoush J, Bhaumik SR. A novel ubiquitin-proteasome system regulation of Sgf73/ataxin-7 that maintains the integrity of the coactivator SAGA in orchestrating transcription. Genetics 2023; 224:iyad071. [PMID: 37075097 PMCID: PMC10324951 DOI: 10.1093/genetics/iyad071] [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: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2023] Open
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Ataxin-7 maintains the integrity of Spt-Ada-Gcn5-Acetyltransferase (SAGA), an evolutionarily conserved coactivator in stimulating preinitiation complex (PIC) formation for transcription initiation, and thus, its upregulation or downregulation is associated with various diseases. However, it remains unknown how ataxin-7 is regulated that could provide new insights into disease pathogenesis and therapeutic interventions. Here, we show that ataxin-7's yeast homologue, Sgf73, undergoes ubiquitylation and proteasomal degradation. Impairment of such regulation increases Sgf73's abundance, which enhances recruitment of TATA box-binding protein (TBP) (that nucleates PIC formation) to the promoter but impairs transcription elongation. Further, decreased Sgf73 level reduces PIC formation and transcription. Thus, Sgf73 is fine-tuned by ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) in orchestrating transcription. Likewise, ataxin-7 undergoes ubiquitylation and proteasomal degradation, alteration of which changes ataxin-7's abundance that is associated with altered transcription and cellular pathologies/diseases. Collectively, our results unveil a novel UPS regulation of Sgf73/ataxin-7 for normal cellular health and implicate alteration of such regulation in diseases.
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- Priyanka Barman
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX-77030, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
- Department of Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 615 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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FBXO31 suppresses lipogenesis and tumor progression in glioma by promoting ubiquitination and degradation of CD147. Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat 2022; 163:106667. [DOI: 10.1016/j.prostaglandins.2022.106667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Apolipoprotein C3-Rich Low-Density Lipoprotein Induces Endothelial Cell Senescence via FBXO31 and Its Inhibition by Sesamol In Vitro and In Vivo. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10040854. [PMID: 35453604 PMCID: PMC9028166 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10040854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Premature endothelial senescence decreases the atheroprotective capacity of the arterial endothelium. Apolipoprotein C3 (ApoC3) delays the catabolism of triglyceride-rich particles and plays a critical role in atherosclerosis progression. FBXO31 is required for the intracellular response to DNA damage, which is a significant cause of cellular senescence. Sesamol is a natural antioxidant with cardiovascular-protective properties. In this study, we aimed to examine the effects of ApoC3-rich low-density lipoprotein (AC3RL) mediated via FBXO31 on endothelial cell (EC) senescence and its inhibition by sesamol. AC3RL and ApoC3-free low-density lipoproteins (LDL) (AC3(-)L) were isolated from the plasma LDL of patients with ischemic stroke. Human aortic endothelial cells (HAECs) treated with AC3RL induced EC senescence in a dose-dependent manner. AC3RL induced HAEC senescence via DNA damage. However, silencing FBXO31 attenuated AC3RL-induced DNA damage and reduced cellular senescence. Thus, FBXO31 may be a novel therapeutic target for endothelial senescence-related cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, the aortic arch of hamsters fed a high-fat diet with sesamol showed a substantial reduction in their atherosclerotic lesion size. In addition to confirming the role of AC3RL in aging and atherosclerosis, we also identified AC3RL as a potential therapeutic target that can be used to combat atherosclerosis and the onset of cardiovascular disease in humans.
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Guelfi G, Iaboni M, Sansone A, Capaccia C, Santoro MM, Diverio S. Extracellular circulating miRNAs as stress-related signature to search and rescue dogs. Sci Rep 2022; 12:3213. [PMID: 35217704 PMCID: PMC8881509 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07131-5] [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: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Our research explores serum extracellular circulating miRNAs (ecmiRNAs) involved in dog stress response immediately after the search and rescue (SAR) of missing people. The experimental plan considers four arduous SAR simulations. The SAR dogs are trained by the Alpine School of the Military Force of Guardia di Finanza (Passo Rolle, Italy). The First SAR Trial analyzed dog serum samples at rest time (T0), and immediately after SAR performance (T1) using the miRNome-wide screening next-generation sequencing (NGS). T1 versus T0 NGS results revealed a different expression level of let-7a and let-7f. Subsequently, in a large sample size including: 1st (n = 6), 2nd (n = 6), 3rd (n = 6), and 4th (n = 4) trials, let-7a and let-7f were validated by qPCR. Bioinformatics analysis with TarBase (v.8) and the Diana-mirPath (v.3) revealed a functional role of let-7a and let-7f in the p53 pathway to restore cellular homeostasis. Let-7a and let-7f, highly expressed at T1, could stop MDMs-p53 inhibition inducing the p53 increase in level. In addition, let-7a and let-7f, via p53 post-transcriptional regulation, buffers p53 transcription spikes. During SAR stress, the possibility of p53 preconditioning could explain the phenomenon of "stress hardening" where the tolerance of particular stress increases after preconditioning.
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- Gabriella Guelfi
- Laboratory of Ethology and Animal Welfare (LEBA), Department of Veterinary Medicine, Università Degli Studi di Perugia, via San Costanzo 4, 0126, Perugia, Italy.
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- Laboratory of Ethology and Animal Welfare (LEBA), Department of Veterinary Medicine, Università Degli Studi di Perugia, via San Costanzo 4, 0126, Perugia, Italy
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- Laboratory of Ethology and Animal Welfare (LEBA), Department of Veterinary Medicine, Università Degli Studi di Perugia, via San Costanzo 4, 0126, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Università Degli Studi di Perugia, via San Costanzo 4, 0126, Perugia, Italy
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- Italian Military Corp of Guardia di Finanza, via Lungolago 46, 06061, Castiglione del Lago, PG, Italy
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- Laboratory of Ethology and Animal Welfare (LEBA), Department of Veterinary Medicine, Università Degli Studi di Perugia, via San Costanzo 4, 0126, Perugia, Italy.
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Lv L, Wang SC, Mo JY, Huang KL, Xu ML, Liu J. Effects and mechanisms of FBXO31 on Taxol chemoresistance in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2022; 586:129-136. [PMID: 34839191 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2021.11.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
Abstract
Taxol is commonly used chemotherapy regimen for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Study of the underlying mechanisms of Taxol chemoresistance provides better understanding of esophageal cancer treatment and may provide a rational molecular target for diagnosis and intervention. Here we showed FBXO31, which was reported to be highly expressed in ESCC and significantly associated with poor prognosis, could regulate ESCC chemosensitivity to Taxol. Silencing of FBXO31 in ESCC cells sensitized cells to Taxol treatment, evidenced by FACS analysis and TUNEL assay, showing as an increased apoptotic population in FBXO31-knockdown cells compared to the control cells. The mass spectrometry data and coimmunoprecipitation results showed FBXO31 could bind with cofilin-1. Cofilin-1 knockdown in FBXO31-overexpression cells reversed FBXO31-induced suppression of cell apoptosis, suggesting FBXO31-mediated Taxol chemoresistance is associated with cofilin-1. Furthermore, in vivo experiments confirmed that knockdown of FBXO31 sensitized ESCC to Taxol treatment. This finding substantiated a pivotal role of FBOX31 in ESCC chemoresistance, indicating that FBXO31 may be a potential indicator or target for drug resistance in ESCC.
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- Liang Lv
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Center of Medical Research, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Center of Medical Research, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Center of Medical Research, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gerontology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Center of Medical Research, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
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Sahay O, Barik GK, Sharma T, Pillai AD, Rapole S, Santra MK. Damsel in distress calling on her knights: Illuminating the pioneering role of E3 ubiquitin ligases in guarding the genome integrity. DNA Repair (Amst) 2021; 109:103261. [PMID: 34920250 DOI: 10.1016/j.dnarep.2021.103261] [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: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
Abstract
The maintenance of genomic integrity is of utmost importance for the organisms to survive and to accurately inherit traits to their progenies. Any kind of DNA damage either due to defect in DNA duplication and/ or uncontrolled cell division or intracellular insults or environment radiation can result in gene mutation, chromosomal aberration and ultimately genomic instability, which may cause several diseases including cancers. Therefore, cells have evolved machineries for the surveillance of genomic integrity. Enormous exciting studies in the past indicate that ubiquitination (a posttranslational modification of proteins) plays a crucial role in maintaining the genomic integrity by diverse ways. In fact, various E3 ubiquitin ligases catalyse ubiquitination of key proteins to control their central role during cell cycle, DNA damage response (DDR) and DNA repair. Some E3 ligases promote genomic instability while others prevent it, deregulation of both of which leads to several malignancies. In this review, we consolidate the recent findings wherein the role of ubiquitination in conferring genome integrity is highlighted. We also discuss the latest discoveries on the mechanisms utilized by various E3 ligases to preserve genomic stability, with a focus on their actions during cell cycle progression and different types of DNA damage response as well as repair pathways.
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- Osheen Sahay
- National Centre for Cell Science, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India; Department of Biotechnology, S.P. Pune University, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India; Department of Biotechnology, S.P. Pune University, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India; Department of Biotechnology, S.P. Pune University, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India.
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Islam S, Dutta P, Sahay O, Gopalakrishnan K, Roy Muhury S, Parameshwar P, Shetty P, Santra MK. Feedback-regulated transcriptional repression of FBXO31 by c-Myc triggers ovarian cancer tumorigenesis. Int J Cancer 2021; 150:1512-1524. [PMID: 34706096 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.33854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Abstract
FBXO31, a member of F-box protein family, has been shown to play an important role in preventing tumorigenesis by preserving genomic stability during cell proliferations as well as upon genotoxic stresses. Inactivation of FBXO31 due to loss of heterozygosity is associated with various cancers, including ovarian cancer, one of the deadliest forms of gynecological cancers. However, the role and regulation of FBXO31 in ovarian cancer remained elusive. Here, using biochemical and molecular biology techniques, we show that c-Myc suppresses the mRNA levels of FBXO31 in ovarian cancer cell lines and mouse model. Chromatin immunoprecipitation experiment showed that c-Myc is recruited to the promoter region of FBXO31 and prevents FBXO31 mRNA synthesis. In contrast, FBXO31 maintains the c-Myc expression at an optimum through proteasome pathway. FBXO31 interacts with and facilitates the polyubiquitination of c-Myc through the SCF complex and thereby inhibits ovarian cancer growth both in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, FBXO31-mediated proteasomal degradation of c-Myc is unique. Unlike other negative regulators, FBXO31 recognizes c-Myc in phosphorylation independent manner to direct its degradation. Further, expression levels analysis revealed that c-Myc and FBXO31 share a converse correlation of expression in ovarian cancer cell lines and patient samples. We observed an increase in the expression levels of c-Myc with a concomitant decrease in the levels of FBXO31 in higher grades of ovarian cancer patient samples. In conclusion, our study demonstrated that oncogene c-Myc impairs the tumor-suppressive functions of FBXO31 to promote ovarian cancer progression, and therefore c-Myc-FBXO31 axis can be explored to develop better cancer therapy. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Sehbanul Islam
- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India.,Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India.,Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India.,Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pathology, SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, India
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- K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE (Deemed to be University), University Enclave, Medical Sciences Complex, Dheralakatte, Mangalore, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Duan S, Moro L, Qu R, Simoneschi D, Cho H, Jiang S, Zhao H, Chang Q, de Stanchina E, Arbini AA, Pagano M. Loss of FBXO31-mediated degradation of DUSP6 dysregulates ERK and PI3K-AKT signaling and promotes prostate tumorigenesis. Cell Rep 2021; 37:109870. [PMID: 34686346 PMCID: PMC8577224 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2021.109870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
FBXO31 is the substrate receptor of one of many CUL1-RING ubiquitin ligase (CRL1) complexes. Here, we show that low FBXO31 mRNA levels are associated with high pre-operative prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and Gleason grade in human prostate cancer. Mechanistically, the ubiquitin ligase CRL1FBXO31 promotes the ubiquitylation-mediated degradation of DUSP6, a dual specificity phosphatase that dephosphorylates and inactivates the extracellular-signal-regulated kinase-1 and -2 (ERK1/2). Depletion of FBXO31 stabilizes DUSP6, suppresses ERK signaling, and activates the PI3K-AKT signaling cascade. Moreover, deletion of FBXO31 promotes tumor development in a mouse orthotopic model of prostate cancer. Treatment with BCI, a small molecule inhibitor of DUSP6, suppresses AKT activation and prevents tumor formation, suggesting that the FBXO31 tumor suppressor activity is dependent on DUSP6. Taken together, our studies highlight the relevance of the FBXO31-DUSP6 axis in the regulation of ERK- and PI3K-AKT-mediated signaling pathways, as well as its therapeutic potential in prostate cancer.
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- Shanshan Duan
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, The Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York, NY 10016, USA; Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, The Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, The Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York, NY 10016, USA; Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, The Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, The Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York, NY 10016, USA; Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, The Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, The Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York, NY 10016, USA; Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, The Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, The Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York, NY 10016, USA; Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, The Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, The Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York, NY 10016, USA; Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, The Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Program in Molecular Pharmacology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York 10065, USA
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- Program in Molecular Pharmacology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York 10065, USA
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- Program in Molecular Pharmacology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York 10065, USA
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- Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, The Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York, NY 10016, USA; Department of Pathology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, The Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, The Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York, NY 10016, USA; Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, The Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York, NY 10016, USA; Howard Hughes Medical Institute, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, The Alexandria Center for Life Science, New York, NY 10016, USA.
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Proteasomal Regulation of Mammalian SPT16 in Controlling Transcription. Mol Cell Biol 2021; 41:MCB.00452-20. [PMID: 33526453 DOI: 10.1128/mcb.00452-20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
FACT (facilitates chromatin transcription), an essential and evolutionarily conserved heterodimer from yeast to humans, controls transcription and is found to be upregulated in various cancers. However, the basis for such upregulation is not clearly understood. Our recent results deciphering a new ubiquitin-proteasome system regulation of the FACT subunit SPT16 in orchestrating transcription in yeast hint at the involvement of the proteasome in controlling FACT in humans, with a link to cancer. To test this, we carried out experiments in human embryonic kidney (HEK293) cells, which revealed that human SPT16 undergoes ubiquitylation and that its abundance is increased following inhibition of the proteolytic activity of the proteasome, thus implying proteasomal regulation of human SPT16. Furthermore, we find that the increased abundance/expression of SPT16 in HEK293 cells alters the transcription of genes, including ones associated with cancer, and that the proteasomal degradation of SPT16 is impaired in kidney cancer (Caki-2) cells to upregulate SPT16. Like human SPT16, murine SPT16 in C2C12 cells also undergoes ubiquitylation and proteasomal degradation to regulate transcription. Collectively, our results reveal a proteasomal regulation of mammalian SPT16, with physiological relevance in controlling transcription, and implicate such proteasomal control in the upregulation of SPT16 in cancer.
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Baek D, Park KH, Lee KM, Jung S, Joung S, Kim J, Lee JW. Ubiquitin-specific protease 53 promotes osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Cell Death Dis 2021; 12:238. [PMID: 33664230 PMCID: PMC7933275 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-021-03517-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
The ubiquitin protease pathway plays important role in human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell (hBMSC) differentiation, including osteogenesis. However, the function of deubiquitinating enzymes in osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs remains poorly understood. In this study, we aimed to investigate the role of ubiquitin-specific protease 53 (USP53) in the osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs. Based on re-analysis of the Gene Expression Omnibus database, USP53 was selected as a positive regulator of osteogenic differentiation in hBMSCs. Overexpression of USP53 by lentivirus enhanced osteogenesis in hBMSCs, whereas knockdown of USP53 by lentivirus inhibited osteogenesis in hBMSCs. In addition, USP53 overexpression increased the level of active β-catenin and enhanced the osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs. This effect was reversed by the Wnt/β-catenin inhibitor DKK1. Mass spectrometry showed that USP53 interacted with F-box only protein 31 (FBXO31) to promote proteasomal degradation of β-catenin. Inhibition of the osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs by FBXO31 was partially rescued by USP53 overexpression. Animal studies showed that hBMSCs with USP53 overexpression significantly promoted bone regeneration in mice with calvarial defects. These results suggested that USP53 may be a target for gene therapy for bone regeneration.
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- Dawoon Baek
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
- Brain Korea 21 PLUS Project for Medical Sciences, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
- Severance Biomedical Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
- Brain Korea 21 PLUS Project for Medical Sciences, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
- Brain Korea 21 PLUS Project for Medical Sciences, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
- Brain Korea 21 PLUS Project for Medical Sciences, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea.
- Brain Korea 21 PLUS Project for Medical Sciences, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea.
- Severance Biomedical Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea.
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Chen Y, Shao X, Cao J, Zhu H, Yang B, He Q, Ying M. Phosphorylation regulates cullin-based ubiquitination in tumorigenesis. Acta Pharm Sin B 2021; 11:309-321. [PMID: 33643814 PMCID: PMC7893081 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2020.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Cullin-RING ligases (CRLs) recognize and interact with substrates for ubiquitination and degradation, and can be targeted for disease treatment when the abnormal expression of substrates involves pathologic processes. Phosphorylation, either of substrates or receptors of CRLs, can alter their interaction. Phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination and proteasome degradation influence various cellular processes and can contribute to the occurrence of various diseases, most often tumorigenesis. These processes have the potential to be used for tumor intervention through the regulation of the activities of related kinases, along with the regulation of the stability of specific oncoproteins and tumor suppressors. This review describes the mechanisms and biological functions of crosstalk between phosphorylation and ubiquitination, and most importantly its influence on tumorigenesis, to provide new directions and strategies for tumor therapy.
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Key Words
- AIRE, autoimmune regulator
- AKT, AKT serine/threonine kinase
- ATR, ataxia telangiectasia-mutated and Rad3-related
- BCL2, BCL2 apoptosis regulator
- BMAL1, aryl hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator like
- CDK2/4, cyclin dependent kinase 2/4
- CDT2, denticleless E3 ubiquitin protein ligase homolog
- CHK1, checkpoint kinase 1
- CK1/2, casein kinase I/II
- CLOCK, clock circadian regulator
- COMMD1, copper metabolism domain containing 1
- CRL, cullin-RING ligase
- CRY1, cryptochrome circadian regulator 1
- CSN, COP9 signalosome
- Ci, cubitus interruptus
- Crosstalk
- Cullin-RING ligases
- DDB1, damage specific DNA binding protein 1
- DYRK1A/B, dual-specificity tyrosine-phosphorylation-regulated kinases 1A/B
- Degradation
- EMT, epithelial–mesenchymal transition
- ERG, ETS transcription factor ERG
- ERK, mitogen-activated protein kinase 1
- EXO1, exonuclease 1
- FBW7, F-box and WD repeat domain containing 7
- FBXL3, F-box and leucine rich repeat protein
- FBXO3/31, F-box protein 3/31
- FZR1, fizzy and cell division cycle 20 related 1
- HCC, hepatocellular carcinomas
- HIB, Hedghog-induced MATH and BTB domain-containing protein
- HIF1α, NF-κB and hypoxia inducible factor 1 subunit alpha
- ID2, inhibitor of DNA binding 2
- JAB1, c-Jun activation domain binding protein-1
- KBTBD8, kelch repeat and BTB domain containing 8
- KDM2B, lysine demethylase 2B
- KEAP1, kelch like ECH associated protein 1
- KLHL3, kelch like family member 3
- KRAS, KRAS proto-oncogene, GTPase
- Kinases
- MYC, MYC proto-oncogene, bHLH transcription factor
- NEDD8, NEDD8 ubiquitin like modifier
- NOLC1, nucleolar and coiled-body phosphoprotein 1
- NRF2, nuclear factor, erythroid 2 like 2
- P-TEFb, positive transcription elongation factor b
- PDL1, programmed death ligand 1
- PKC, protein kinase C
- PKM2, pyruvate kinase M2 isoform
- PYGO2, pygopus 2
- Phosphorylation
- RA, retinoic acid
- RARα, RA receptor α
- RRM2, ribonucleotide reductase regulatory subunit M2
- SNAIL1, snail family transcriptional repressor 1
- SOCS6, suppressor of cytokine signaling 6
- SPOP, speckle-type POZ protein
- SRC-3, nuclear receptor coactivator 3
- TCN, triciribine hydrate
- TCOF1, treacle ribosome biogenesis factor 1
- TRF1, telomeric repeat binding factor 1
- Targeted therapy
- Tumorigenesis
- USP37, ubiquitin specific peptidase 37
- Ubiquitination
- VHL, von Hippel-Lindau tumor suppressor
- Vps34, phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase catalytic subunit type 3
- XBP1, X-box binding protein 1
- ZBTB16, zinc finger and BTB domain containing 16
- c-Fos, Fos proto-oncogene, AP-1 transcription factor subunit
- p130Cas, BCAR1 scaffold protein, Cas family member
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Sun C, Li M, Feng Y, Sun F, Zhang L, Xu Y, Lu S, Zhu J, Huang J, Wang J, Hu Y, Zhang Y. MDM2-P53 Signaling Pathway-Mediated Upregulation of CDC20 Promotes Progression of Human Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. Onco Targets Ther 2020; 13:10475-10487. [PMID: 33116627 PMCID: PMC7575066 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s253758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Cell-division cycle 20 (CDC20) is overexpressed in a variety of tumor cells and is negatively regulated by wild-type p53 (wtp53). Our previous study uncovered that CDC20 was upregulated and associated with poor outcome in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) based on bioinformatics analysis. Dysregulation of the MDM2-p53 is a major mechanism to promote DLBCL. Thus, we hypothesized that CDC20 could be a downstream gene of the MDM2-p53 signaling pathway. However, the clinical significance and mechanistic role of a novel MDM2-p53-CDC20 signaling pathway in DLBCL have still remained unclear. Materials and Methods RT-qPCR was performed in MDM2 knocked down (KD) and control (Ctrl) OCI-Ly3/OCI-Ly10 cells to investigate whether CDC20 was a downstream gene of the MDM2-p53 pathway. The effects of CDC20 on cell proliferation, cell cycle and apoptosis were assessed, as well as the role of CDC20 in suppressing tumorigenicity in vivo. Furthermore, we also investigated the roles of CDC20 and MDM2 in progression of DLBCL and the underlying mechanisms. Results The results of RT-qPCR revealed that CDC20 was downregulated while TP53 was upregulated in MDM2 KD OCI-Ly3 and OCI-Ly10 cells. It was unveiled that the expression levels of CDC20 and MDM2 were upregulated in DLBCL tissues and cells, and high CDC20 expression was correlated with adverse clinical features and poor outcome. Functional assays showed that downregulation of CDC20 could inhibit proliferation, induce apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in vitro. In addition, inactivation of the MDM2-p53 pathway by downregulation of MDM2 restored wtp53 expression level and reduced CDC20 protein level in OCI-Ly3 and OCI-Ly10 cells. Besides, targeting CDC20 was found to suppress tumorigenesis of DLBCL in vivo. Conclusion CDC20 was identified as a key downstream gene of the MDM2-p53 signaling pathway in DLBCL and may be used as a novel target gene to guide therapeutic applications.
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- Chengtao Sun
- Department of Hematology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital; National Clinical Research Center for Cancer; Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital; National Clinical Research Center for Cancer; Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pathology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital; National Clinical Research Center for Cancer; Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital; National Clinical Research Center for Cancer; Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital; National Clinical Research Center for Cancer; Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.,Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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Liu K, Xue B, Bai G, Zhang W. F-box protein FBXO31 modulates apoptosis and epithelial-mesenchymal transition of cervical cancer via inactivation of the PI3K/AKT-mediated MDM2/p53 axis. Life Sci 2020; 259:118277. [PMID: 32800832 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIMS Cervical cancer (CC) is one of the most common malignant tumours in the world and a serious threat to women's health. The dysregulation of protein degradation mediated by F-box proteins is involved in tumorigenesis, and F-box protein FBXO31 has been reported to play an important role in various human cancers. However, the role of FBXO31 in CC remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the function and underlying regulatory mechanism of FBXO31 in CC. MAIN METHODS In this study, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and western blot were used to measure target gene expression; the Cell Counting Kit-8, cell death ELISA, Transwell invasion assay, wound-healing assay and western blot were applied to assess cell viability, apoptosis, invasion, migration and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), respectively. KEY FINDINGS FBXO31 was expressed at a low level in 37 pairs of CC tissues and three types of CC cell lines. Overexpression of FBXO31 inhibited cell viability, invasion, migration, EMT and induced apoptosis in SiHa cells. FBXO31 promoted p53 activity through suppression of murine double minute 2 (MDM2) expression. Overexpression of MDM2 ameliorated the inhibitory effect of FBXO31 on SiHa cells, while the MDM2/p53 axis-specific inhibitor Nutlin-3a facilitated this inhibitory effect. Further, we confirmed that FBXO31 inactivated MDM2/p53 axis dependence on the phospholipid inositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT) signalling pathway. SIGNIFICANCE Collectively, our results reveal that FBXO31 down-regulates CC progression by blocking the PI3K/AKT-mediated MDM2/p53 axis, suggesting that FBXO31 may serve as a promising therapeutic target for CC treatment.
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- Keying Liu
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, China; North Hospital Affiliated to Xi'an Medical College of Xi'an, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710043, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, China.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, China
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Magnussen HM, Ahmed SF, Sibbet GJ, Hristova VA, Nomura K, Hock AK, Archibald LJ, Jamieson AG, Fushman D, Vousden KH, Weissman AM, Huang DT. Structural basis for DNA damage-induced phosphoregulation of MDM2 RING domain. Nat Commun 2020; 11:2094. [PMID: 32350255 PMCID: PMC7190642 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-15783-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Phosphorylation of MDM2 by ATM upon DNA damage is an important mechanism for deregulating MDM2, thereby leading to p53 activation. ATM phosphorylates multiple residues near the RING domain of MDM2, but the underlying molecular basis for deregulation remains elusive. Here we show that Ser429 phosphorylation selectively enhances the ubiquitin ligase activity of MDM2 homodimer but not MDM2-MDMX heterodimer. A crystal structure of phospho-Ser429 (pS429)-MDM2 bound to E2-ubiquitin reveals a unique 310-helical feature present in MDM2 homodimer that allows pS429 to stabilize the closed E2-ubiquitin conformation and thereby enhancing ubiquitin transfer. In cells Ser429 phosphorylation increases MDM2 autoubiquitination and degradation upon DNA damage, whereas S429A substitution protects MDM2 from auto-degradation. Our results demonstrate that Ser429 phosphorylation serves as a switch to boost the activity of MDM2 homodimer and promote its self-destruction to enable rapid p53 stabilization and resolve a long-standing controversy surrounding MDM2 auto-degradation in response to DNA damage.
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- Helge M Magnussen
- Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute, Garscube Estate, Switchback Road, Glasgow, G61 1BD, UK
- Institute of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G61 1QH, UK
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- Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute, Garscube Estate, Switchback Road, Glasgow, G61 1BD, UK
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- Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute, Garscube Estate, Switchback Road, Glasgow, G61 1BD, UK
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- Laboratory of Protein Dynamics and Signaling, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD, 21702, USA
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- Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute, Garscube Estate, Switchback Road, Glasgow, G61 1BD, UK
- Institute of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G61 1QH, UK
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- Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute, Garscube Estate, Switchback Road, Glasgow, G61 1BD, UK
- AstraZeneca, AstraZeneca R&D, Innovative Medicines, Discovery Sciences, Darwin (Building 310), Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WG, UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Joseph Black Building, G12 8QQ, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Joseph Black Building, G12 8QQ, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Center for Biomolecular Structure and Organization, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Laboratory of Protein Dynamics and Signaling, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD, 21702, USA
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- Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute, Garscube Estate, Switchback Road, Glasgow, G61 1BD, UK.
- Institute of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G61 1QH, UK.
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Kiptiyah K, Widodo W, Ciptadi G, Aulanni'Am A, Widodo MA, Sumitro SB. 10-gingerol induces oxidative stress through HTR1A in cumulus cells: in-vitro and in-silico studies. JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2020; 17:/j/jcim.ahead-of-print/jcim-2019-0042/jcim-2019-0042.xml. [PMID: 32284444 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2019-0042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Background We investigated whether 10-gingerol is able to induce oxidative stress in cumulus cells. Methods For the in-vitro research, we used a cumulus cell culture in M199, containing 10-gingerol in various concentrations (0, 12, 16, and 20 µM), and detected oxidative stress through superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations, with incubation periods of 24, 48, 72, and 96 h. The obtained results were confirmed by in-silico studies. Results The in-vitro data revealed that SOD activity and MDA concentration increased with increasing incubation periods: SOD activity at 0 µM (1.39 ± 0.24i), 12 µM (16.42 ± 0.35ab), 16 µM (17.28 ± 0.55ab), 20 µM (17.81 ± 0.12a), with a contribution of 71.1%. MDA concentration at 0 µM (17.82 ± 1.39 l), 12 µM (72.99 ± 0.31c), 16 µM (79.77 ± 4.19b), 20 µM (85.07 ± 2.57a), with a contribution of 73.1%. Based on this, the in-silico data uncovered that 10-gingerol induces oxidative stress in cumulus cells by inhibiting HTR1A functions and inactivating GSK3B and AKT-1. Conclusions 10-gingerol induces oxidative stress in cumulus cells through enhancing SOD activity and MDA concentration by inhibiting HTR1A functions and inactivating GSK3B and AKT-1.
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- Kiptiyah Kiptiyah
- Department of Biology, Maulana Malik Ibrahim Islamic State University of Malang, Malang 65144, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Brawijaya University of Malang, Malang, Indonesia
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- Husbandry Faculty, Brawijaya University of Malang, Malang, Indonesia
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- Biomedical Study Programme, Brawijaya University of Malang, Malang, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Brawijaya University of Malang, Malang, Indonesia
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APC/C ubiquitin ligase: Functions and mechanisms in tumorigenesis. Semin Cancer Biol 2020; 67:80-91. [PMID: 32165320 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2020.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Revised: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The anaphase promoting complex/ cyclosome (APC/C), is an evolutionarily conserved protein complex essential for cellular division due to its role in regulating the mitotic transition from metaphase to anaphase. In this review, we highlight recent work that has shed light on our understanding of the role of APC/C coactivators, Cdh1 and Cdc20, in cancer initiation and development. We summarize the current state of knowledge regarding APC/C structure and function, as well as the distinct ways Cdh1 and Cdc20 are dysregulated in human cancer. We also discuss APC/C inhibitors, novel approaches for targeting the APC/C as a cancer therapy, and areas for future work.
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Tekcham DS, Chen D, Liu Y, Ling T, Zhang Y, Chen H, Wang W, Otkur W, Qi H, Xia T, Liu X, Piao HL, Liu H. F-box proteins and cancer: an update from functional and regulatory mechanism to therapeutic clinical prospects. Am J Cancer Res 2020; 10:4150-4167. [PMID: 32226545 PMCID: PMC7086354 DOI: 10.7150/thno.42735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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E3 ubiquitin ligases play a critical role in cellular mechanisms and cancer progression. F-box protein is the core component of the SKP1-cullin 1-F-box (SCF)-type E3 ubiquitin ligase and directly binds to substrates by various specific domains. According to the specific domains, F-box proteins are further classified into three sub-families: 1) F-box with leucine rich amino acid repeats (FBXL); 2) F-box with WD 40 amino acid repeats (FBXW); 3) F-box only with uncharacterized domains (FBXO). Here, we summarize the substrates of F-box proteins, discuss the important molecular mechanism and emerging role of F-box proteins especially from the perspective of cancer development and progression. These findings will shed new light on malignant tumor progression mechanisms, and suggest the potential role of F-box proteins as cancer biomarkers and therapeutic targets for future cancer treatment.
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Yan L, Lin M, Pan S, Assaraf YG, Wang ZW, Zhu X. Emerging roles of F-box proteins in cancer drug resistance. Drug Resist Updat 2019; 49:100673. [PMID: 31877405 DOI: 10.1016/j.drup.2019.100673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Revised: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Chemotherapy continues to be a major treatment strategy for various human malignancies. However, the frequent emergence of chemoresistance compromises chemotherapy efficacy leading to poor prognosis. Thus, overcoming drug resistance is pivotal to achieve enhanced therapy efficacy in various cancers. Although increased evidence has revealed that reduced drug uptake, increased drug efflux, drug target protein alterations, drug sequestration in organelles, enhanced drug metabolism, impaired DNA repair systems, and anti-apoptotic mechanisms, are critically involved in drug resistance, the detailed resistance mechanisms have not been fully elucidated in distinct cancers. Recently, F-box protein (FBPs), key subunits in Skp1-Cullin1-F-box protein (SCF) E3 ligase complexes, have been found to play critical roles in carcinogenesis, tumor progression, and drug resistance through degradation of their downstream substrates. Therefore, in this review, we describe the functions of FBPs that are involved in drug resistance and discuss how FBPs contribute to the development of cancer drug resistance. Furthermore, we propose that targeting FBPs might be a promising strategy to overcome drug resistance and achieve better treatment outcome in cancer patients. Lastly, we state the limitations and challenges of using FBPs to overcome chemotherapeutic drug resistance in various cancers.
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- Linzhi Yan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325027, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325027, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325027, China
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- The Fred Wyszkowski Cancer Research Lab, Faculty of Biology, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 3200003, Israel.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325027, China; Department of Pathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325027, China.
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Lin M, Xu Y, Gao Y, Pan C, Zhu X, Wang ZW. Regulation of F-box proteins by noncoding RNAs in human cancers. Cancer Lett 2019; 466:61-70. [DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2019.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2019] [Revised: 09/11/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Dutta P, Islam S, Choppara S, Sengupta P, Kumar A, Kumar A, Wani MR, Chatterjee S, Santra MK. The tumor suppressor FBXO31 preserves genomic integrity by regulating DNA replication and segregation through precise control of cyclin A levels. J Biol Chem 2019; 294:14879-14895. [PMID: 31413110 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.ra118.007055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Revised: 08/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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F-box protein 31 (FBXO31) is a reported putative tumor suppressor, and its inactivation due to loss of heterozygosity is associated with cancers of different origins. An emerging body of literature has documented FBXO31's role in preserving genome integrity following DNA damage and in the cell cycle. However, knowledge regarding the role of FBXO31 during normal cell-cycle progression is restricted to its functions during the G2/M phase. Interestingly, FBXO31 levels remain high even during the early G1 phase, a crucial stage for preparing the cells for DNA replication. Therefore, we sought to investigate the functions of FBXO31 during the G1 phase of the cell cycle. Here, using flow cytometric, biochemical, and immunofluorescence techniques, we show that FBXO31 is essential for maintaining optimum expression of the cell-cycle protein cyclin A for efficient cell-cycle progression. Stable FBXO31 knockdown led to atypical accumulation of cyclin A during the G1 phase, driving premature DNA replication and compromised loading of the minichromosome maintenance complex, resulting in replication from fewer origins and DNA double-strand breaks. Because of these inherent defects in replication, FBXO31-knockdown cells were hypersensitive to replication stress-inducing agents and displayed pronounced genomic instability. Upon entering mitosis, the cells defective in DNA replication exhibited a delay in the prometaphase-to-metaphase transition and anaphase defects such as lagging and bridging chromosomes. In conclusion, our findings establish that FBXO31 plays a pivotal role in preserving genomic integrity by maintaining low cyclin A levels during the G1 phase for faithful genome duplication and segregation.
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- Parul Dutta
- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India.,Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India.,Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India.,Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India.,Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India.,Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York 11201
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- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India
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SCF FBXO22 targets HDM2 for degradation and modulates breast cancer cell invasion and metastasis. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2019; 116:11754-11763. [PMID: 31138683 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1820990116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Human homolog of mouse double minute 2 (HDM2) is an oncogene frequently overexpressed in cancers with poor prognosis, but mechanisms of controlling its abundance remain elusive. In an unbiased biochemical search, we discovered Skp1-Cullin 1-FBXO22-ROC1 (SCFFBXO22) as the most dominating HDM2 E3 ubiquitin ligase from human proteome. The results of protein decay rate analysis, ubiquitination, siRNA-mediated silencing, and coimmunoprecipitation experiments support a hypothesis that FBXO22 targets cellular HDM2 for ubiquitin-dependent degradation. In human breast cancer cells, FBXO22 knockdown (KD) increased cell invasiveness, which was driven by elevated levels of HDM2. Moreover, mouse 4T1 breast tumor model studies revealed that FBXO22 KD led to a significant increase of breast tumor cell metastasis to the lung. Finally, low FBXO22 expression is correlated with worse survival and high HDM2 expression in human breast cancer. Altogether, these findings suggest that SCFFBXO22 targets HDM2 for degradation and possesses inhibitory effects against breast cancer tumor cell invasion and metastasis.
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Prognostic values of F-box members in breast cancer: an online database analysis and literature review. Biosci Rep 2019; 39:BSR20180949. [PMID: 30341246 PMCID: PMC6328874 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20180949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Revised: 10/01/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Introduction: F-box proteins are the substrate-recognizing subunits of SKP1 (S-phase kinase-associated protein 1)–cullin1–F-box protein (SCF) E3 ligase complexes that play pivotal roles in multiple cellular processes, including cell proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis, invasion, and metastasis. Dysregulation of F-box proteins may lead to an unbalanced proteolysis of numerous protein substrates, contributing to progression of human malignancies. However, the prognostic values of F-box members, especially at mRNA levels, in breast cancer (BC) are elusive. Methods: An online database, which is constructed based on the gene expression data and survival information downloaded from GEO (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/geo/), was used to investigate the prognostic values of 15 members of F-box mRNA expression in BC. Results: We found that higher mRNA expression levels of FBXO1, FBXO31, SKP2, and FBXO5 were significantly associated with worse prognosis for BC patients. While FBXO4 and β-TrCP1 were found to be correlated to better overall survival (OS). Conclusion: The associated results provide new insights into F-box members in the development and progression of BC. Further researches to explore the F-box protein-targetting reagents for treating BC are needed.
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Bach DH, Long NP, Luu TTT, Anh NH, Kwon SW, Lee SK. The Dominant Role of Forkhead Box Proteins in Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:E3279. [PMID: 30360388 PMCID: PMC6213973 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19103279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2018] [Revised: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 10/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Forkhead box (FOX) proteins are multifaceted transcription factors that are significantly implicated in cancer, with various critical roles in biological processes. Herein, we provide an overview of several key members of the FOXA, FOXC, FOXM1, FOXO and FOXP subfamilies. Important pathophysiological processes of FOX transcription factors at multiple levels in a context-dependent manner are discussed. We also specifically summarize some major aspects of FOX transcription factors in association with cancer research such as drug resistance, tumor growth, genomic alterations or drivers of initiation. Finally, we suggest that targeting FOX proteins may be a potential therapeutic strategy to combat cancer.
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- Duc-Hiep Bach
- College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea.
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Suppression of SMOC2 reduces bleomycin (BLM)-induced pulmonary fibrosis by inhibition of TGF-β1/SMADs pathway. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 105:841-847. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.03.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2018] [Revised: 03/10/2018] [Accepted: 03/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Choppara S, Ganga S, Manne R, Dutta P, Singh S, Santra MK. The SCF FBXO46 ubiquitin ligase complex mediates degradation of the tumor suppressor FBXO31 and thereby prevents premature cellular senescence. J Biol Chem 2018; 293:16291-16306. [PMID: 30171069 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.ra118.005354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The tumor suppressor F-box protein 31 (FBXO31) is indispensable for maintaining genomic stability. Its levels drastically increase following DNA damage, leading to cyclin D1 and MDM2 degradation and G1 and G2/M arrest. Prolonged arrest in these phases leads to cellular senescence. Accordingly, FBXO31 needs to be kept at low basal levels in unstressed conditions for normal cell cycle progression during growth and development. However, the molecular mechanism maintaining these basal FBXO31 levels has remained unclear. Here, we identified the F-box family SCF-E3 ubiquitin ligase FBXO46 (SCFFBXO46) as an important proteasomal regulator of FBXO31 and found that FBXO46 helps maintain basal FBXO31 levels under unstressed conditions and thereby prevents premature senescence. Using molecular docking and mutational studies, we showed that FBXO46 recognizes an RXXR motif located at the FBXO31 C terminus to direct its polyubiquitination and thereby proteasomal degradation. Furthermore, FBXO46 depletion enhanced the basal levels of FBXO31, resulting in senescence induction. In response to genotoxic stress, ATM (ataxia telangiectasia-mutated) Ser/Thr kinase-mediated phosphorylation of FBXO31 at Ser-278 maintained FBXO31 levels. In contrast, activated ATM phosphorylated FBXO46 at Ser-21/Ser-67, leading to its degradation via FBXO31. Thus, ATM-catalyzed phosphorylation after DNA damage governs FBXO31 levels and FBXO46 degradation via a negative feedback loop. Collectively, our findings reveal that FBXO46 is a crucial proteasomal regulator of FBXO31 and thereby prevents senescence in normal growth conditions. They further indicate that FBXO46-mediated regulation of FBXO31 is abrogated following genotoxic stress to promote increased FBXO31 levels for maintenance of genomic stability.
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- Srinadh Choppara
- From the National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex and.,the Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India
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- From the National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex and
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- From the National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex and.,the Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India
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- From the National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex and.,the Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007, India
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- From the National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex and
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A Designed Peptide Targets Two Types of Modifications of p53 with Anti-cancer Activity. Cell Chem Biol 2018; 25:761-774.e5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chembiol.2018.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Revised: 02/17/2018] [Accepted: 03/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Tan Y, Liu D, Gong J, Liu J, Huo J. The role of F-box only protein 31 in cancer. Oncol Lett 2018; 15:4047-4052. [PMID: 29556284 PMCID: PMC5844145 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2018.7816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2017] [Accepted: 10/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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F-box only protein 31 (FBXO31), initially identified in 2005, is a novel subunit of the S-phase kinase associated protein 1-Cullin 1-F-box ubiquitin ligase. As with other F-box proteins, FBXO31 may interact with several proteins to promote their ubquitination and subsequent degradation in an F-box-dependent manner. It has been revealed that FBXO31 serves a crucial role in DNA damage response and tumorigenesis. However, the expression and function of FBXO31 varies in different types of human cancer. To the best of our knowledge, the present review is the first to summarize the role of FBXO31 in different types of human cancer and determine its underlying mechanisms, thereby paving the road for the design of FBXO31-targeted anticancer therapies.
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- Yuyong Tan
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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- Center of Medical Research, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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Degradation of FBXO31 by APC/C is regulated by AKT- and ATM-mediated phosphorylation. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2018; 115:998-1003. [PMID: 29343641 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1705954115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The F-box protein FBXO31 is a tumor suppressor that is encoded in 16q24.3, for which there is loss of heterozygosity in various solid tumors. FBXO31 serves as the substrate-recognition component of the SKP/Cullin/F-box protein class of E3 ubiquitin ligases and has been shown to direct degradation of pivotal cell-cycle regulatory proteins including cyclin D1 and the p53 antagonist MDM2. FBXO31 levels are normally low but increase substantially following genotoxic stress through a mechanism that remains to be determined. Here we show that the low levels of FBXO31 are maintained through proteasomal degradation by anaphase-promoting complex/cyclosome (APC/C). We find that the APC/C coactivators CDH1 and CDC20 bind to a destruction-box (D-box) motif present in FBXO31 to promote its polyubiquitination and degradation in a cell-cycle-regulated manner, which requires phosphorylation of FBXO31 on serine-33 by the prosurvival kinase AKT. Following genotoxic stress, phosphorylation of FBXO31 on serine-278 by another kinase, the DNA damage kinase ATM, results in disruption of its interaction with CDH1 and CDC20, thereby preventing FBXO31 degradation. Collectively, our results reveal how alterations in FBXO31 phosphorylation, mediated by AKT and ATM, underlie physiological regulation of FBXO31 levels in unstressed and genotoxically stressed cells.
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Li Y, Jin K, Bunker E, Zhang X, Luo X, Liu X, Hao B. Structural basis of the phosphorylation-independent recognition of cyclin D1 by the SCF FBXO31 ubiquitin ligase. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2018; 115:319-324. [PMID: 29279382 PMCID: PMC5777030 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1708677115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Ubiquitin-dependent proteolysis of cyclin D1 is associated with normal and tumor cell proliferation and survival. The SCFFBXO31 (Skp1-Cul1-Rbx1-FBXO31) ubiquitin ligase complex mediates genotoxic stress-induced cyclin D1 degradation. Previous studies have suggested that cyclin D1 levels are maintained at steady state by phosphorylation-dependent nuclear export and subsequent proteolysis in the cytoplasm. Here we present the crystal structures of the Skp1-FBXO31 complex alone and bound to a phosphorylated cyclin D1 C-terminal peptide. FBXO31 possesses a unique substrate-binding domain consisting of two β-barrel motifs, whereas cyclin D1 binds to FBXO31 by tucking its free C-terminal carboxylate tail into an open cavity of the C-terminal FBXO31 β-barrel. Biophysical and functional studies demonstrate that SCFFBXO31 is capable of recruiting and ubiquitinating cyclin D1 in a phosphorylation-independent manner. Our findings provide a conceptual framework for understanding the substrate specificity of the F-box protein FBXO31 and the mechanism of FBXO31-regulated cyclin D1 protein turnover.
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- Yunfeng Li
- Department of Molecular Biology and Biophysics, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biophysics, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309
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- Biomolecular Resource Facility, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biophysics, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030;
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Cooperation of Nutlin-3a and a Wip1 inhibitor to induce p53 activity. Oncotarget 2017; 7:31623-38. [PMID: 27183917 PMCID: PMC5077964 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.9302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2016] [Accepted: 04/26/2016] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Targeting the Mdm2 oncoprotein by drugs has the potential of re-establishing p53 function and tumor suppression. However, Mdm2-antagonizing drug candidates, e. g. Nutlin-3a, often fail to abolish cancer cell growth sustainably. To overcome these limitations, we inhibited Mdm2 and simultaneously a second negative regulator of p53, the phosphatase Wip1/PPM1D. When combining Nutlin-3a with the Wip1 inhibitor GSK2830371 in the treatment of p53-proficient but not p53-deficient cells, we observed enhanced phosphorylation (Ser 15) and acetylation (Lys 382) of p53, increased expression of p53 target gene products, and synergistic inhibition of cell proliferation. Surprisingly, when testing the two compounds individually, largely distinct sets of genes were induced, as revealed by deep sequencing analysis of RNA. In contrast, the combination of both drugs led to an expression signature that largely comprised that of Nutlin-3a alone. Moreover, the combination of drugs, or the combination of Nutlin-3a with Wip1-depletion by siRNA, activated p53-responsive genes to a greater extent than either of the compounds alone. Simultaneous inhibition of Mdm2 and Wip1 enhanced cell senescence and G2/M accumulation. Taken together, the inhibition of Wip1 might fortify p53-mediated tumor suppression by Mdm2 antagonists.
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Zou S, Ma C, Yang F, Xu X, Jia J, Liu Z. FBXO31 Suppresses Gastric Cancer EMT by Targeting Snail1 for Proteasomal Degradation. Mol Cancer Res 2017; 16:286-295. [DOI: 10.1158/1541-7786.mcr-17-0432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2017] [Revised: 09/23/2017] [Accepted: 10/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Liu J, Lv L, Gong J, Tan Y, Zhu Y, Dai Y, Pan X, Huen MS, Li B, Tsao SW, Huo J, Cheung AL. Overexpression of F-box only protein 31 predicts poor prognosis and deregulates p38α- and JNK-mediated apoptosis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Int J Cancer 2017; 142:145-155. [PMID: 28905993 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.31040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Revised: 08/21/2017] [Accepted: 08/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Jia Liu
- School of Biomedical Sciences; Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam; Hong Kong SAR People's Republic of China
- Center of Medical Research, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University; Changsha Hunan People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology; The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University; Changsha Hunan People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology; The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University; Changsha Hunan People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology; The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University; Changsha Hunan People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences; Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam; Hong Kong SAR People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology; The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University; Changsha Hunan People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, National Center of Biomedical Analysis, Tai-Ping Road 27; Beijing 100850 People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences; Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam; Hong Kong SAR People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences; Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam; Hong Kong SAR People's Republic of China
- The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Institute of Research and Innovation (HKU-SIRI); Hong Kong SAR People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences; Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam; Hong Kong SAR People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology; The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University; Changsha Hunan People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences; Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam; Hong Kong SAR People's Republic of China
- The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Institute of Research and Innovation (HKU-SIRI); Hong Kong SAR People's Republic of China
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10-Gingerol as an inducer of apoptosis through HTR1A in cumulus cells: In-vitro and in-silico studies. J Taibah Univ Med Sci 2017; 12:397-406. [PMID: 31435270 PMCID: PMC6695051 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2017.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2016] [Revised: 05/17/2017] [Accepted: 05/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Objectives Cumulus cells play a crucial role as essential mediators in the maturation of ova. Ginger contains 10-gingerol, which induces apoptosis in colon cancer cells. Based on this hypothesis, this study aimed to determine whether 10-gingerol is able to induce apoptosis in normal cells, namely, cumulus cells. Methods This study used an in vitro analysis by culturing Cumulus cells in M199 containing 10-gingerol in various concentrations (12, 16, and 20 μM) and later detected early apoptotic activity using an Annexin V-FITC detection kit. Result The in vitro data revealed that the number of apoptosis cells increased along with the period of incubation as follows: 12 μM (63.71% ± 2.192%); 16 μM (74.51% ± 4.596%); and 20 μM (78.795% ± 1.435%). The substance 10-gingerol induces apoptosis in cumulus cells by inhibiting HTR1A functions and inactivating GSK3B and AKT-1. Conclusions These findings indicate that further examination is warranted for 10-gingerol as a contraception agent.
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Key Words
- 10-Gingerol
- ARG, arginine
- Apoptosis
- Cumulus cells
- FOXO, forkhead box
- GLU, glutamine
- GLY, glycine
- GSK3B, glycogen synthase kinase-3β
- HTR1A
- HTR1A, 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1 A
- ILE, ileusine
- ILK, integrin-linked kinase
- In silico
- In vitro
- LYS, lysine
- MDM2, murine double minute clone 2
- MET, methionine
- NO, nitric oxide
- NOS3, nitric oxide synthase 3
- PTEN, phosphatase and tensin homologue delete on chromosome ten
- RICTOR, rapamycin-insensitive companion of mTOR
- TYR, tyrosine
- eNOS, endothelial nitric oxide synthase
- mTOR, mammalian target of rapamycin
- mTORC1, mTOR complex 1
- mTORC2, mTOR complex 2
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A MicroRNA/Ubiquitin Ligase Feedback Loop Regulates Slug-Mediated Invasion in Breast Cancer. Neoplasia 2017; 19:483-495. [PMID: 28500896 PMCID: PMC5429244 DOI: 10.1016/j.neo.2017.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2016] [Revised: 02/23/2017] [Accepted: 02/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The transformation of a normal cell to cancer requires the derail of multiple pathways. Normal signaling in a cell is regulated at multiple stages by the presence of feedback loops, calibration of levels of proteins by their regulated turnover, and posttranscriptional regulation, to name a few. The tumor suppressor protein FBXO31 is a component of the SCF E3 ubiquitin ligase and is required to arrest cells at G1 following genotoxic stresses. Due to its growth-suppression activity, it is underexpressed in many cancers. However, the molecular mechanism underlying the translational regulation of FBXO31 remains unclear. Here we show that the oncogenic microRNAs miR-93 and miR-106a repress FBXO31, resulting in the upregulation of Slug, which is involved in epithelial-mesenchymal transition and cell invasion. FBXO31 targets and ubiquitylates Slug for proteasomal degradation. However, this mechanism is repressed in breast tumors where miR-93 and miR-106a are overexpressed. Our study further unravels an interesting mechanism whereby Slug drives the expression of miR-93 and miR-106a, thus establishing a positive feedback loop to maintain an invasive phenotype. Together, these results establish the presence of interplay between microRNAs and the ubiquitination machinery, which together regulate cancer cell invasion.
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Carr MI, Jones SN. Regulation of the Mdm2-p53 signaling axis in the DNA damage response and tumorigenesis. Transl Cancer Res 2016; 5:707-724. [PMID: 28690977 PMCID: PMC5501481 DOI: 10.21037/tcr.2016.11.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The p53 tumor suppressor acts as a guardian of the genome in mammalian cells undergoing DNA double strand breaks induced by a various forms of cell stress, including inappropriate growth signals or ionizing radiation. Following damage, p53 protein levels become greatly elevated in cells and p53 functions primarily as a transcription factor to regulate the expression a wide variety of genes that coordinate this DNA damage response. In cells undergoing high amounts of DNA damage, p53 can promote apoptosis, whereas in cells undergoing less damage, p53 promotes senescence or transient cell growth arrest and the expression of genes involved in DNA repair, depending upon the cell type and level of damage. Failure of the damaged cell to undergo growth arrest or apoptosis, or to respond to the DNA damage by other p53-coordinated mechanisms, can lead to inappropriate cell growth and tumorigenesis. In cells that have successfully responded to genetic damage, the amount of p53 present in the cell must return to basal levels in order for the cell to resume normal growth and function. Although regulation of p53 levels and function is coordinated by many proteins, it is now widely accepted that the master regulator of p53 is Mdm2. In this review, we discuss the role(s) of p53 in the DNA damage response and in tumor suppression, and how post-translational modification of Mdm2 regulates the Mdm2-p53 signaling axis to govern p53 activities in the cell.
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- Michael I Carr
- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
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Cr(VI) induces premature senescence through ROS-mediated p53 pathway in L-02 hepatocytes. Sci Rep 2016; 6:34578. [PMID: 27698449 PMCID: PMC5048307 DOI: 10.1038/srep34578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2016] [Accepted: 09/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Hexavalent Chromium [Cr(VI)], which can be found of various uses in industries such as metallurgy and textile dying, can cause a number of human disease including inflammation and cancer. Unlike previous research that focused on Cr(VI)-induced oxidative damage and apoptosis, this study placed emphasis on premature senescence that can be induced by low-dose and long-term Cr(VI) exposure. We found Cr(VI) induced premature senescence in L-02 hepatocytes, as confirmed by increase in senescence associated-β-galactosidase (SA-β-Gal) activity. Cr(VI) stabilized p53 through phosphorylation at Ser15 and increased expression of p53-transcriptional target p21. Mechanism study revealed Cr(VI) targeted and inhibited mitochondrial respiratory chain complex (MRCC) I and II to enhance reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. By applying antioxidant Trolox, we also confirmed that ROS mediated p53 activation. A tetracycline-inducible lentiviral expression system containing shRNA to p53 was used to knockout p53. We found p53 could inhibit pro-survival genes B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), myeloid leukemia-1 (Mcl-1) and S phase related cell cycle proteins cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2), Cyclin E to induce premature senescence, and the functional role of ROS in Cr(VI)-induced premature senescence is depend on p53. The results suggest that Cr(VI) has a role in premature senescence by promoting ROS-dependent p53 activation in L-02 hepatocytes.
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FBXO31 protects against genomic instability by capping FOXM1 levels at the G2/M transition. Oncogene 2016; 36:1012-1022. [PMID: 27568981 DOI: 10.1038/onc.2016.268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2016] [Revised: 06/05/2016] [Accepted: 06/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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F-box proteins in conjunction with Skp1, Cul1 and Rbx1 generate SCF complexes that are responsible for the ubiquitination of proteins, leading to their activation or degradation. Here we show that the F-box protein FBXO31 is required for normal mitotic progression and genome stability due to its role in regulating FOXM1 levels during the G2/M transition. FBXO31-depleted cells undergo a transient delay in mitosis due to an activated spindle checkpoint concomitant with an increase in lagging chromosomes and anaphase bridges. FBXO31 regulates mitosis in part by controlling the levels of FOXM1, a transcription factor and master regulator of mitosis. FBXO31 specifically interacts with FOXM1 during the G2/M transition, resulting in FOXM1 ubiquitination and degradation. FBXO31 depletion results in increased expression of FOXM1 transcriptional targets and mimics the FOXM1 overexpression. In contrast, co-depletion of FBXO31 and FOXM1 restores the genomic instability phenotype but not the delay in mitosis, indicating that FBXO31 probably has additional mitotic substrates. Thus, FBXO31 is the first described negative regulator of FOXM1 during the G2/M transition.
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Mdm2 Phosphorylation Regulates Its Stability and Has Contrasting Effects on Oncogene and Radiation-Induced Tumorigenesis. Cell Rep 2016; 16:2618-2629. [PMID: 27568562 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2016.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2016] [Revised: 06/17/2016] [Accepted: 08/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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ATM phosphorylation of Mdm2-S394 is required for robust p53 stabilization and activation in DNA-damaged cells. We have now utilized Mdm2(S394A) knockin mice to determine that phosphorylation of Mdm2-S394 regulates p53 activity and the DNA damage response in lymphatic tissues in vivo by modulating Mdm2 stability. Mdm2-S394 phosphorylation delays lymphomagenesis in Eμ-myc transgenic mice, and preventing Mdm2-S394 phosphorylation obviates the need for p53 mutation in Myc-driven tumorigenesis. However, irradiated Mdm2(S394A) mice also have increased hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell functions, and we observed decreased lymphomagenesis in sub-lethally irradiated Mdm2(S394A) mice. These findings document contrasting effects of ATM-Mdm2 signaling on p53 tumor suppression and reveal that destabilizing Mdm2 by promoting its phosphorylation by ATM would be effective in treating oncogene-induced malignancies, while inhibiting Mdm2-S394 phosphorylation during radiation exposure or chemotherapy would ameliorate bone marrow failure and prevent the development of secondary hematological malignancies.
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Zheng N, Wang Z, Wei W. Ubiquitination-mediated degradation of cell cycle-related proteins by F-box proteins. Int J Biochem Cell Biol 2016; 73:99-110. [PMID: 26860958 PMCID: PMC4798898 DOI: 10.1016/j.biocel.2016.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2016] [Revised: 02/05/2016] [Accepted: 02/05/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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F-box proteins, subunits of SKP1-cullin 1-F-box protein (SCF) type of E3 ubiquitin ligase complexes, have been validated to play a crucial role in governing various cellular processes such as cell cycle, cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, invasion and metastasis. Recently, a wealth of evidence has emerged that F-box proteins is critically involved in tumorigenesis in part through governing the ubiquitination and subsequent degradation of cell cycle proteins, and dysregulation of this process leads to aberrant cell cycle progression and ultimately, tumorigenesis. Therefore, in this review, we describe the critical role of F-box proteins in the timely regulation of cell cycle. Moreover, we discuss how F-box proteins involve in tumorigenesis via targeting cell cycle-related proteins using biochemistry studies, engineered mouse models, and pathological gene alternations. We conclude that inhibitors of F-box proteins could have promising therapeutic potentials in part through controlling of aberrant cell cycle progression for cancer therapies.
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- Nana Zheng
- The Cyrus Tang Hematology Center and Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, Jiangsu Institute of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- The Cyrus Tang Hematology Center and Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, Jiangsu Institute of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China; Department of Pathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215, USA.
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- Department of Pathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215, USA.
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RNF12 promotes p53-dependent cell growth suppression and apoptosis by targeting MDM2 for destruction. Cancer Lett 2016; 375:133-141. [PMID: 26926424 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2016.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2015] [Revised: 01/28/2016] [Accepted: 02/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The oncoprotein MDM2 is an E3 ubiquitin ligase that targets tumor suppressor p53 for ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation, restraining the potent activity of p53 and enabling cell survival and proliferation. Dysregulation of MDM2-p53 axis was frequently observed in human cancers. Originally, it is proposed that MDM2 degradation was mainly achieved by destructive self-ubiquitination. However, recent study suggests that MDM2 may be targeted for degradation by an external E3 ubiquitin ligase(s) under physiological levels. Here, we identified E3 ubiquitin ligase RNF12 as an MDM2-interacting protein through yeast two hybrid methods. We demonstrated that RNF12 targets MDM2 for ubiquitination and proteasomal-dependent degradation, which is independent of MDM2's self-ubiquitination activity. Accordingly, RNF12 elevates p53 protein level by abrogating MDM2-mediated p53 degradation and ubiquitination. Finally, we showed that RNF12 regulates cell growth suppression and DNA damage-induced apoptosis in a p53-dependent manner. Taken together, we establish RNF12 as a novel positive regulator of p53 pathway and an external E3 ubiquitin ligase for MDM2 destruction. These data shed light on the potential roles of RNF12 in MDM2-p53 axis and tumor suppression.
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Uddin S, Bhat AA, Krishnankutty R, Mir F, Kulinski M, Mohammad RM. Involvement of F-BOX proteins in progression and development of human malignancies. Semin Cancer Biol 2016; 36:18-32. [PMID: 26410033 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2015.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2015] [Revised: 09/15/2015] [Accepted: 09/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Gong J, Huang Z, Huo JR. Involvement of F-box proteins in esophageal cancer (Review). Int J Oncol 2016; 48:886-94. [PMID: 26782762 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2016.3325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2015] [Accepted: 12/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The F-box proteins (FBPs) in esophageal tumorigenesis are pivotal as they govern a broad array of basic physiological responses including cell growth, cell death and DNA damage repair. Esophageal cancer (EC) is a common and highly aggressive cancer worldwide. Aberrant stabilization of crucial proteins participates in esophageal tumorigenesis. Recently, growing evidence has shown that FBPs play a critical role in oncogenesis, invasion, metastasis and prognosis assessment of EC. In this review we summarized published data on the roles of known FBPs, their respective substrates and the key signaling pathways, in the development of EC, aiming to uncover new ways for the rational design of targeted therapies in EC.
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- Jian Gong
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shenzhen Nanshan Hospital of Guangdong Medical College, Shenzhen, Guangdong 510282, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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Liu Y, Mallampalli RK. Small molecule therapeutics targeting F-box proteins in cancer. Semin Cancer Biol 2015; 36:105-19. [PMID: 26427329 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2015.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2015] [Revised: 09/21/2015] [Accepted: 09/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The ubiquitin proteasome system (UPS) plays vital roles in maintaining protein equilibrium mainly through proteolytic degradation of targeted substrates. The archetypical SCF ubiquitin E3 ligase complex contains a substrate recognition subunit F-box protein that recruits substrates to the catalytic ligase core for its polyubiquitylation and subsequent proteasomal degradation. Several well-characterized F-box proteins have been demonstrated that are tightly linked to neoplasia. There is mounting information characterizing F-box protein-substrate interactions with the rationale to develop unique therapeutics for cancer treatment. Here we review that how F-box proteins function in cancer and summarize potential small molecule inhibitors for cancer therapy.
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- Yuan Liu
- Department of Medicine, The Acute Lung Injury, Center of Excellence, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States
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- Department of Medicine, The Acute Lung Injury, Center of Excellence, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States; Medical Specialty Service Line, Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA 15240, United States.
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Heo J, Eki R, Abbas T. Deregulation of F-box proteins and its consequence on cancer development, progression and metastasis. Semin Cancer Biol 2015; 36:33-51. [PMID: 26432751 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2015.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2015] [Revised: 09/25/2015] [Accepted: 09/25/2015] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
Abstract
F-box proteins are substrate receptors of the SCF (SKP1-Cullin 1-F-box protein) E3 ubiquitin ligase that play important roles in a number of physiological processes and activities. Through their ability to assemble distinct E3 ubiquitin ligases and target key regulators of cellular activities for ubiquitylation and degradation, this versatile group of proteins is able to regulate the abundance of cellular proteins whose deregulated expression or activity contributes to disease. In this review, we describe the important roles of select F-box proteins in regulating cellular activities, the perturbation of which contributes to the initiation and progression of a number of human malignancies.
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- Jinho Heo
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA; Center for Cell Signaling, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
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Randle SJ, Laman H. F-box protein interactions with the hallmark pathways in cancer. Semin Cancer Biol 2015; 36:3-17. [PMID: 26416465 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2015.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2015] [Revised: 09/18/2015] [Accepted: 09/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
F-box proteins (FBP) are the substrate specifying subunit of Skp1-Cul1-FBP (SCF)-type E3 ubiquitin ligases and are responsible for directing the ubiquitination of numerous proteins essential for cellular function. Due to their ability to regulate the expression and activity of oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes, FBPs themselves play important roles in cancer development and progression. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of FBPs and their targets in relation to their interaction with the hallmarks of cancer cell biology, including the regulation of proliferation, epigenetics, migration and invasion, metabolism, angiogenesis, cell death and DNA damage responses. Each cancer hallmark is revealed to have multiple FBPs which converge on common signalling hubs or response pathways. We also highlight the complex regulatory interplay between SCF-type ligases and other ubiquitin ligases. We suggest six highly interconnected FBPs affecting multiple cancer hallmarks, which may prove sensible candidates for therapeutic intervention.
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- Suzanne J Randle
- Department of Pathology, University of Cambridge, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge CB2 1QP, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pathology, University of Cambridge, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge CB2 1QP, United Kingdom.
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