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Deeg J, Swoboda M, Egle D, Wieser V, Soleiman A, Ladenhauf V, Galijasevic M, Amort B, Gruber L. Shear-Wave Elastography Gradient Analysis of Newly Diagnosed Breast Tumours: A Critical Analysis. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:1657. [PMID: 39125533 PMCID: PMC11312263 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14151657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND A better understanding of the peritumoral stroma changes due to tumour invasion using non-invasive diagnostic methods may improve the differentiation between benign and malignant breast lesions. This study aimed to assess the correlation between breast lesion differentiation and intra- and peritumoral shear-wave elastography (SWE) gradients. METHODS A total of 135 patients with newly diagnosed breast lesions were included. Intratumoral, subsurface, and three consecutive peritumoral SWE value measurements (with three repetitions) were performed. Intratumoral, interface, and peritumoral gradients (Gradient 1 and Gradient 2) were calculated using averaged SWE values. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and an ordinary one-way ANOVA to compare overall and individual gradients among Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) 2, 3, and 5 groups. RESULTS Malignant tumours showed higher average SWE velocity values at the tumour centre (BI-RADS 2/3: 4.1 ± 1.8 m/s vs. BI-RADS 5: 4.9 ± 2.0 m/s, p = 0.04) and the first peritumoral area (BI-RADS 2/3: 3.4 ± 1.8 m/s vs. BI-RADS 5: 4.3 ± 1.8 m/s, p = 0.003). No significant difference was found between intratumoral gradients (0.03 ± 0.32 m/s vs. 0.0 ± 0.28 m/s; p > 0.999) or gradients across the tumour-tissue interface (-0.17 ± 0.18 m/s vs. -0.13 ± 0.35 m/s; p = 0.202). However, the first peritumoral gradient (-0.16 ± 0.24 m/s vs. -0.35 ± 0.31 m/s; p < 0.0001) and the second peritumoral gradient (-0.11 ± 0.18 m/s vs. -0.22 ± 0.28 m/s; p = 0.037) were significantly steeper in malignant tumours. The AUC was best for PTG1 (0.7358) and PTG2 (0.7039). A threshold value for peritumoral SWI PT1 above 3.76 m/s and for PTG1 below -0.238 m/s·mm-1 indicated malignancy in 90.6% of cases. CONCLUSIONS Evaluating the peritumoral SWE gradient may improve the diagnostic pre-test probability, as malignant tumours showed a significantly steeper curve of the elasticity values in the peritumoral stroma compared to the linear regression with a relatively flat curve of benign lesions.
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- Johannes Deeg
- Department of Radiology, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (J.D.); (V.L.); (M.G.); (B.A.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Radiology, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (J.D.); (V.L.); (M.G.); (B.A.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (D.E.); (V.W.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (D.E.); (V.W.)
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- Institute for Pathology, INNPath, University Hospital Tirol Kliniken, Anichstraße 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria;
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- Department of Radiology, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (J.D.); (V.L.); (M.G.); (B.A.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Radiology, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (J.D.); (V.L.); (M.G.); (B.A.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Radiology, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (J.D.); (V.L.); (M.G.); (B.A.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Radiology, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (J.D.); (V.L.); (M.G.); (B.A.); (L.G.)
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Oliveira-Lopes AF, Götze MM, Lopes-Neto BE, Guerreiro DD, Bustamante-Filho IC, Moura AA. Molecular and Pathobiology of Canine Mammary Tumour: Defining a Translational Model for Human Breast Cancer. Vet Comp Oncol 2024. [PMID: 39011576 DOI: 10.1111/vco.12996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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Canine mammary tumours (CMT) have histological, clinicopathological and molecular resemblances to human breast cancer (HBC), positioning them as viable models for studying the human disease. CMT initiation and progression occur spontaneously in immune-competent animals, which challenge the suggested limitations of genetically modified mice, also enabling the evaluation of immunotherapies in canine patients. Dogs have shorter life expectancy compared to humans, and cancer advances more rapidly in this species. This makes it possible to perform studies about the clinical efficacy of new therapeutic modalities in a much shorter time than in human patients. The identification of biomarkers for tumour subtypes, progression and treatment response paves the way for the development of novel therapeutic and diagnostic approaches. This review addresses the similarities between CMT and HBC and the molecular signatures identified in CMT samples that have been explored to date. We proposed a detailed molecular exploration of the CMT stroma using state-of-the-art methods in transcriptomics and proteomics. Using CMT as an analog for HBC not only helps to understand the complexities of the disease, but also to advance comparative oncology to the next level to prove the claim of dogs as a valid translational model.
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- Graduate Studies Program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari-Univates, Lajeado, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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Habanjar O, Nehme R, Goncalves-Mendes N, Cueff G, Blavignac C, Aoun J, Decombat C, Auxenfans C, Diab-Assaf M, Caldefie-Chézet F, Delort L. The obese inflammatory microenvironment may promote breast DCIS progression. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1384354. [PMID: 39072314 PMCID: PMC11272476 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1384354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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Introduction Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), characterized by a proliferation of neoplastic cells confined within the mammary ducts, is distinctly isolated from the surrounding stroma by an almost uninterrupted layer of myoepithelial cells (MECs) and by the basement membrane. Heightened interactions within the adipose microenvironment, particularly in obese patients, may play a key role in the transition from DCIS to invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), which is attracting growing interest in scientific research. Adipose tissue undergoes metabolic changes in obesity, impacting adipokine secretion and promoting chronic inflammation. This study aimed to assess the interactions between DCIS, including in situ cancer cells and MECs, and the various components of its inflammatory adipose microenvironment (adipocytes and macrophages). Methods To this end, a 3D co-culture model was developed using bicellular bi-fluorescent DCIS-like tumoroids, adipose cells, and macrophages to investigate the influence of the inflammatory adipose microenvironment on DCIS progression. Results The 3D co-culture model demonstrated an inhibition of the expression of genes involved in apoptosis (BAX, BAG1, BCL2, CASP3, CASP8, and CASP9), and an increase in genes related to cell survival (TP53, JUN, and TGFB1), inflammation (TNF-α, PTGS2, IL-6R), invasion and metastasis (TIMP1 and MMP-9) in cancer cells of the tumoroids under inflammatory conditions versus a non-inflammatory microenvironment. On the contrary, it confirmed the compromised functionality of MECs, resulting in the loss of their protective effects against cancer cells. Adipocytes from obese women showed a significant increase in the expression of all studied myofibroblast-associated genes (myoCAFs), such as FAP and α-SMA. In contrast, adipocytes from normal-weight women expressed markers of inflammatory fibroblast phenotypes (iCAF) characterized by a significant increase in the expression of LIF and inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-8, and CXCL-10. These changes also influenced macrophage polarization, leading to a pro-inflammatory M1 phenotype. In contrast, myoCAF-associated adipocytes, and the cancer-promoting microenvironment polarized macrophages towards an M2 phenotype, characterized by high CD163 receptor expression and IL-10 and TGF-β secretion. Discussion Reciprocal interactions between the tumoroid and its microenvironment, particularly in obesity, led to transcriptomic changes in adipocytes and macrophages, may participate in breast cancer progression while disrupting the integrity of the MEC layer. These results underlined the importance of adipose tissue in cancer progression.
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- Ola Habanjar
- Université Clermont-Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont-Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont-Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont-Auvergne, Centre d’Imagerie Cellulaire Santé (CCIS), Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont-Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Banque de tissus et de cellules, Hôpital Edouard-Herriot, Lyon, France
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- Equipe Tumorigénèse Moléculaire et Pharmacologie Anticancéreuse, Faculté des Sciences II, Université libanaise Fanar, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Université Clermont-Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Zuo C, Xia J, Chen L. Dissecting tumor microenvironment from spatially resolved transcriptomics data by heterogeneous graph learning. Nat Commun 2024; 15:5057. [PMID: 38871687 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49171-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
Abstract
Spatially resolved transcriptomics (SRT) has enabled precise dissection of tumor-microenvironment (TME) by analyzing its intracellular molecular networks and intercellular cell-cell communication (CCC). However, lacking computational exploration of complicated relations between cells, genes, and histological regions, severely limits the ability to interpret the complex structure of TME. Here, we introduce stKeep, a heterogeneous graph (HG) learning method that integrates multimodality and gene-gene interactions, in unraveling TME from SRT data. stKeep leverages HG to learn both cell-modules and gene-modules by incorporating features of diverse nodes including genes, cells, and histological regions, allows for identifying finer cell-states within TME and cell-state-specific gene-gene relations, respectively. Furthermore, stKeep employs HG to infer CCC for each cell, while ensuring that learned CCC patterns are comparable across different cell-states through contrastive learning. In various cancer samples, stKeep outperforms other tools in dissecting TME such as detecting bi-potent basal populations, neoplastic myoepithelial cells, and metastatic cells distributed within the tumor or leading-edge regions. Notably, stKeep identifies key transcription factors, ligands, and receptors relevant to disease progression, which are further validated by the functional and survival analysis of independent clinical data, thereby highlighting its clinical prognostic and immunotherapy applications.
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- Chunman Zuo
- Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Industrial Big Data and Intelligent System, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China.
- Key Laboratory of Symbolic Computation and Knowledge Engineering of Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun, 130022, China.
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- Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Industrial Big Data and Intelligent System, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
- Department of Applied Mathematics, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Biology, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China.
- Key Laboratory of Systems Health Science of Zhejiang Province, School of Life Science, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310024, China.
- West China Biomedical Big Data Center, Med-X center for informatics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Wang J, Li B, Luo M, Huang J, Zhang K, Zheng S, Zhang S, Zhou J. Progression from ductal carcinoma in situ to invasive breast cancer: molecular features and clinical significance. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2024; 9:83. [PMID: 38570490 PMCID: PMC10991592 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-024-01779-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) represents pre-invasive breast carcinoma. In untreated cases, 25-60% DCIS progress to invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). The challenge lies in distinguishing between non-progressive and progressive DCIS, often resulting in over- or under-treatment in many cases. With increasing screen-detected DCIS in these years, the nature of DCIS has aroused worldwide attention. A deeper understanding of the biological nature of DCIS and the molecular journey of the DCIS-IDC transition is crucial for more effective clinical management. Here, we reviewed the key signaling pathways in breast cancer that may contribute to DCIS initiation and progression. We also explored the molecular features of DCIS and IDC, shedding light on the progression of DCIS through both inherent changes within tumor cells and alterations in the tumor microenvironment. In addition, valuable research tools utilized in studying DCIS including preclinical models and newer advanced technologies such as single-cell sequencing, spatial transcriptomics and artificial intelligence, have been systematically summarized. Further, we thoroughly discussed the clinical advancements in DCIS and IDC, including prognostic biomarkers and clinical managements, with the aim of facilitating more personalized treatment strategies in the future. Research on DCIS has already yielded significant insights into breast carcinogenesis and will continue to pave the way for practical clinical applications.
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- Jing Wang
- The Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Intervention, China National Ministry of Education, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Breast Surgery and Oncology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Intervention, China National Ministry of Education, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Plastic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Intervention, China National Ministry of Education, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery and Oncology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Intervention, China National Ministry of Education, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Hangzhou, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Intervention, China National Ministry of Education, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
- Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Hangzhou, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Intervention, China National Ministry of Education, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
- Department of Breast Surgery and Oncology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
- Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Hangzhou, China.
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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Mauduit O, Delcroix V, Wong A, Ivanova A, Miles L, Lee HS, Makarenkova H. A closer look into the cellular and molecular biology of myoepithelial cells across various exocrine glands. Ocul Surf 2024; 31:63-80. [PMID: 38141817 PMCID: PMC10855576 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtos.2023.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
Abstract
Myoepithelial cells (MECs) are a unique subset of epithelial cells that possess several smooth muscle cell characteristics, such as a high number of actin-myosin filaments and the ability to contract. These cells are primarily located around the secretory cells of exocrine glands, including the salivary, mammary, lacrimal, and sweat glands. Their primary functions involve the construction of the basement membrane and help with secretion of gland products through contraction. So far, no comparative analysis of MECs in different exocrine glands had ever evaluated their differences. In this review, we took advantage of the various publicly available scRNAseq data from mouse exocrine glands to identify their shared and unique characteristics. The aim of this review is to compare the role of MECs in maintaining healthy glandular function, their involvement in disease states, and their regenerative capacity, with a particular emphasis on the latest research findings in these areas.
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- Olivier Mauduit
- Department of Molecular Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA; Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA.
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Janesick A, Shelansky R, Gottscho AD, Wagner F, Williams SR, Rouault M, Beliakoff G, Morrison CA, Oliveira MF, Sicherman JT, Kohlway A, Abousoud J, Drennon TY, Mohabbat SH, Taylor SEB. High resolution mapping of the tumor microenvironment using integrated single-cell, spatial and in situ analysis. Nat Commun 2023; 14:8353. [PMID: 38114474 PMCID: PMC10730913 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-43458-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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Single-cell and spatial technologies that profile gene expression across a whole tissue are revolutionizing the resolution of molecular states in clinical samples. Current commercially available technologies provide whole transcriptome single-cell, whole transcriptome spatial, or targeted in situ gene expression analysis. Here, we combine these technologies to explore tissue heterogeneity in large, FFPE human breast cancer sections. This integrative approach allowed us to explore molecular differences that exist between distinct tumor regions and to identify biomarkers involved in the progression towards invasive carcinoma. Further, we study cell neighborhoods and identify rare boundary cells that sit at the critical myoepithelial border confining the spread of malignant cells. Here, we demonstrate that each technology alone provides information about molecular signatures relevant to understanding cancer heterogeneity; however, it is the integration of these technologies that leads to deeper insights, ushering in discoveries that will progress oncology research and the development of diagnostics and therapeutics.
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Afify SM, Hassan G, Zahra MH, Nawara HM, Abu Quora HA, Osman A, Mansour H, Kumon K, Seno A, Chen L, Satoh A, Salomon DS, Seno M. Cancer stem cells as the source of tumor associated myoepithelial cells in the tumor microenvironment developing ductal carcinoma in situ. Biomaterials 2023; 301:122249. [PMID: 37506511 PMCID: PMC10530245 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
Abstract
The heterogeneous cell population in the stromal microenvironment is considered to be attributed to the multiple sources from which the cells originate. Tumor associated myoepithelial cells (TAMEs) are one of the most important populations in the tumor microenvironment (TME) especially in breast cancer. On the other hand, cancer stem cells (CSCs) have previously been described to be the origin of tumor-associated cellular components in the TME. We prepared a cancer stem cell model converting mouse-induced pluripotent stem cells (miPSCs) in the presence of conditioned medium of breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231 cells. The converted cells developed tumors progressing into invasive carcinoma with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) like structure when transplanted into mouse mammary fat pads. The primary cultured cells from the tumor further exhibited markers of CSC such as Sox2, Oct3/4, - CD133 and EpCAM, and mammary gland-related TAME markers such as α-smooth muscle actin, cytokeratin 8, whey acidic protein, prolactin receptor and progesterone receptor as well. These results indicated that the CSCs could be an origin of TAMEs contributing to mammary gland epithelial cell differentiation and the progression to invasive carcinoma during tumor development. The gene expression profiles confirmed the enhanced signaling pathways of PI3K/AKT and MAPK, which have been demonstrated to be enriched in the CSC models, together with the estrogen receptor signaling which was peculiar to mammary gland-derived character.
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- Said M Afify
- Department of Cancer Stem Cell Engineering, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Institute of Academic & Research, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan; Department of Oncology, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Washington, DC, 20007, USA; Division of Biochemistry, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom Menoufia, 32511, Egypt
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- Department of Cancer Stem Cell Engineering, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Institute of Academic & Research, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan; Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
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- Department of Biotechnology and Drug Discovery, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Institute of Academic & Research, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan; Research Core for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Faculty of Natural Science and Technology, Institute of Academic & Research, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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- Department of Oncology, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Washington, DC, 20007, USA; Department of Biotechnology and Drug Discovery, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Institute of Academic & Research, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Drug Discovery, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Institute of Academic & Research, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan; Cytology, Histology and Histochemistry, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Menoufia, 32511, Egypt
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elsheikh, 33511, Egypt; Department of Basic Medical and Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Drug Discovery, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Institute of Academic & Research, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan; Department of Oncological Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Cancer Stem Cell Engineering, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Institute of Academic & Research, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Drug Discovery, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Institute of Academic & Research, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Tianjin Central Hospital of Gynecology Obstetrics, Nankai University Aliated Maternity Hospital. Tianjin, China
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- Department of Biotechnology and Drug Discovery, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Institute of Academic & Research, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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- Mouse Cancer Genetics Program, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD, 21702, USA
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- Department of Cancer Stem Cell Engineering, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Institute of Academic & Research, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan; Department of Biotechnology and Drug Discovery, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Institute of Academic & Research, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan.
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Yoshida K, Yokoi A, Kitagawa M, Sugiyama M, Yamamoto T, Nakayama J, Yoshida H, Kato T, Kajiyama H, Yamamoto Y. Downregulation of miR‑10b‑5p facilitates the proliferation of uterine leiomyosarcoma cells: A microRNA sequencing‑based approach. Oncol Rep 2023; 49:86. [PMID: 36929268 PMCID: PMC10073409 DOI: 10.3892/or.2023.8523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Uterine leiomyosarcoma (ULMS) is one of the most aggressive gynecological malignancies. In addition, the molecular background of ULMS has not been fully elucidated due to its low incidence. Therefore, no effective treatment strategies have been established based on its molecular background. The present study aimed to investigate the roles of microRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) in the development of ULMS. Comprehensive miRNA sequencing was performed using six ULMS and three myoma samples, and revealed 53 and 11 significantly upregulated and downregulated miRNAs, respectively. One of the most abundant miRNAs in myoma samples was miR‑10b‑5p. The mean normalized read count of miR‑10b‑5p was 93,650 reads in myoma, but only 27,903 reads in ULMS. Subsequently, to investigate the roles of miR‑10b‑5p, gain‑of‑function analysis was performed using SK‑UT‑1 and SK‑LMS‑1 cell lines. The overexpression of miR‑10b‑5p suppressed cell proliferation and reduced the number of colonies. Moreover, miR‑10b‑5p increased the number of cells in the G1 phase. In conclusion, tumor‑suppressive miR‑10b‑5p was significantly downregulated in ULMS compared with in myoma; thus, miR‑10b‑5p may serve a specific role in sarcoma progression.
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- Kosuke Yoshida
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi 466-8550, Japan
- Institute for Advanced Research, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Aichi 466-8550, Japan
- Laboratory of Integrative Oncology, National Cancer Center Research Institute, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi 466-8550, Japan
- Institute for Advanced Research, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Aichi 466-8550, Japan
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- Bell Research Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Collaborative Research, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi 466-8550, Japan
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- Bell Research Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Collaborative Research, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi 466-8550, Japan
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- Laboratory of Integrative Oncology, National Cancer Center Research Institute, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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- Laboratory of Integrative Oncology, National Cancer Center Research Institute, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi 466-8550, Japan
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- Laboratory of Integrative Oncology, National Cancer Center Research Institute, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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Gibson SV, Roozitalab RM, Allen MD, Jones JL, Carter EP, Grose RP. Everybody needs good neighbours: the progressive DCIS microenvironment. Trends Cancer 2023; 9:326-338. [PMID: 36739265 DOI: 10.1016/j.trecan.2023.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a pre-invasive form of breast cancer where neoplastic luminal cells are confined to the ductal tree. While as many as 70% of DCIS cases will remain indolent, most women are treated with surgery, often combined with endocrine and radiotherapies. Overtreatment is therefore a major issue, demanding new methods to stratify patients. Somewhat paradoxically, the neoplastic cells in DCIS are genetically comparable to those in invasive disease, suggesting the tumour microenvironment is the driving force for progression. Clinical and mechanistic studies highlight the complex DCIS microenvironment, with multiple cell types competing to regulate progression. Here, we examine recent studies detailing distinct aspects of the DCIS microenvironment and discuss how these may inform more effective care.
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- Shayin V Gibson
- Centre for Tumour Biology, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Centre for Tumour Biology, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Centre for Tumour Biology, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Centre for Tumour Biology, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Centre for Tumour Biology, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK.
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- Centre for Tumour Biology, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK.
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Chen A, Ye S, Zheng J, Li J, Chen Z, Zhang Y, Li S. Establishment and characterization of a HER2-enriched canine mammary cancerous myoepithelial cell line. BMC Vet Res 2023; 19:22. [PMID: 36717813 PMCID: PMC9885638 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-023-03573-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Canine mammary tumors (CMTs) have a poor prognosis, along with tumor recurrence and metastasis. Cell lines are vital in vitro models for CMT research. Many CMT epithelial cell lines were reported. However, canine mammary myoepithelial cells, the contractile component of the canine mammary tissue were overlooked. This study aimed at establishing such a cell line. CMT-1 cell line was obtained from a canine mammary tumor CMT-1 and characterized molecularly through qPCR, western blotting, immunochemistry and immunofluorescence. Its doubling time, cytogenetic analysis and migration rate were evaluated using growth study, karyotype analysis and wound healing assay respectively. To determine its tumorigenesis, xenograft transplantation was performed. RESULTS CMT-1 tumor was a complex canine mammary carcinoma that stained negative to estrogen receptors (ER) and progesterone receptors (PR), but positive to human epidermal growth receptor-2 (HER2), defined as HER2-enriched subtype. In this study, a CMT-1 cell line obtained from CMT-1 tumor was immune-positive to vimentin, α-SMA, p63 and negative to E-cadherin (E-cad), indicating CMT-1 cells were myoepithelial cells. It was successfully cultured for more than 50 passages showing the same immunoreactivity to ER, PR, and HER2 as the primary canine tumor. The doubling time of CMT-1 cell line was 26.67 h. The chromosome number of CMT-1 cells ranged from 31 to 64. A potential spontaneous epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) was noticed during cell cultures. Potential EMT-induced CMT-1 cells showed no significance in migration rate compared to the original CMT-1 cells. CMT-1 cells was able to grow on a 3D culture and formed grape-like, solid, and cystic mammospheres at different time period. Inoculation of CMT-1 cells induced a complex HER2-enriched mammary tumor with metastasis in mice. CONCLUSIONS A canine cancerous HER2-enriched myoepithelial cell line was successfully established and a canine mammosphere developed from myoepithelial cells was documented in this study. We are expecting this novel cell line and its associated mammospheres could be used as a model to elucidate the role of myoepithelial cells in CMT carcinogensis in the future.
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- Aolei Chen
- grid.20561.300000 0000 9546 5767College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, No.483 Wushanlu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510642 China ,grid.484195.5Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control for Severe Clinical Animal Diseases, No.483 Wushanlu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510642 China ,Guangdong Technological Engineering Research Center for Pet, No.483 Wushanlu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510642 China
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- grid.20561.300000 0000 9546 5767College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, No.483 Wushanlu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510642 China ,grid.484195.5Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control for Severe Clinical Animal Diseases, No.483 Wushanlu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510642 China ,Guangdong Technological Engineering Research Center for Pet, No.483 Wushanlu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510642 China
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- grid.20561.300000 0000 9546 5767College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, No.483 Wushanlu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510642 China
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- grid.20561.300000 0000 9546 5767College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, No.483 Wushanlu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510642 China ,grid.484195.5Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control for Severe Clinical Animal Diseases, No.483 Wushanlu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510642 China ,Guangdong Technological Engineering Research Center for Pet, No.483 Wushanlu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510642 China
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- grid.20561.300000 0000 9546 5767College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, No.483 Wushanlu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510642 China ,grid.484195.5Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control for Severe Clinical Animal Diseases, No.483 Wushanlu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510642 China ,Guangdong Technological Engineering Research Center for Pet, No.483 Wushanlu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510642 China
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- grid.20561.300000 0000 9546 5767College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, No.483 Wushanlu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510642 China
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- grid.20561.300000 0000 9546 5767College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, No.483 Wushanlu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510642 China ,grid.484195.5Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control for Severe Clinical Animal Diseases, No.483 Wushanlu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510642 China ,Guangdong Technological Engineering Research Center for Pet, No.483 Wushanlu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510642 China
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Lee SH, Ng CX, Wong SR, Chong PP. MiRNAs Overexpression and Their Role in Breast Cancer: Implications for Cancer Therapeutics. Curr Drug Targets 2023; 24:484-508. [PMID: 36999414 DOI: 10.2174/1389450124666230329123409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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MicroRNAs have a plethora of roles in various biological processes in the cells and most human cancers have been shown to be associated with dysregulation of the expression of miRNA genes. MiRNA biogenesis involves two alternative pathways, the canonical pathway which requires the successful cooperation of various proteins forming the miRNA-inducing silencing complex (miRISC), and the non-canonical pathway, such as the mirtrons, simtrons, or agotrons pathway, which bypasses and deviates from specific steps in the canonical pathway. Mature miRNAs are secreted from cells and circulated in the body bound to argonaute 2 (AGO2) and miRISC or transported in vesicles. These miRNAs may regulate their downstream target genes via positive or negative regulation through different molecular mechanisms. This review focuses on the role and mechanisms of miRNAs in different stages of breast cancer progression, including breast cancer stem cell formation, breast cancer initiation, invasion, and metastasis as well as angiogenesis. The design, chemical modifications, and therapeutic applications of synthetic anti-sense miRNA oligonucleotides and RNA mimics are also discussed in detail. The strategies for systemic delivery and local targeted delivery of the antisense miRNAs encompass the use of polymeric and liposomal nanoparticles, inorganic nanoparticles, extracellular vesicles, as well as viral vectors and viruslike particles (VLPs). Although several miRNAs have been identified as good candidates for the design of antisense and other synthetic modified oligonucleotides in targeting breast cancer, further efforts are still needed to study the most optimal delivery method in order to drive the research beyond preclinical studies.
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- Sau Har Lee
- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- Centre for Drug Discovery and Molecular Pharmacology (CDDMP), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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Chen W, Wang G, Zhang G. Insights into the transition of ductal carcinoma in situ to invasive ductal carcinoma: morphology, molecular portraits, and the tumor microenvironment. Cancer Biol Med 2022; 19:1487-1495. [PMID: 36350000 PMCID: PMC9630521 DOI: 10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2022.0440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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- Weiling Chen
- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang’An Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361101, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer, Xiang’An Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361101, China
- Key Laboratory for Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine of Xiamen, Xiang’An Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361101, China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiang’An Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361101, China
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- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiang’An Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361101, China
- Department of Pathology, Xiang’An Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361101, China
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- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang’An Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361101, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer, Xiang’An Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361101, China
- Key Laboratory for Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine of Xiamen, Xiang’An Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361101, China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiang’An Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361101, China
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Mechanostimulation of breast myoepithelial cells induces functional changes associated with DCIS progression to invasion. NPJ Breast Cancer 2022; 8:109. [PMID: 36127361 PMCID: PMC9489768 DOI: 10.1038/s41523-022-00464-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) have an increased risk of progression to invasive breast cancer. Although not all women with DCIS will progress to invasion, all are treated as such, emphasising the need to identify prognostic biomarkers. We have previously shown that altered myoepithelial cells in DCIS predict disease progression and recurrence. By analysing DCIS duct size in sections of human breast tumour samples, we identified an associated upregulation of integrin β6 and an increase in periductal fibronectin deposition with increased DCIS duct size that associated with the progression of DCIS to invasion. Our modelling of the mechanical stretching myoepithelial cells undergo during DCIS progression confirmed the upregulation of integrin β6 and fibronectin expression in isolated primary and cell line models of normal myoepithelial cells. Our studies reveal that this mechanostimulated DCIS myoepithelial cell phenotype enhances invasion in a TGFβ-mediated upregulation of MMP13. Immunohistochemical analysis identified that MMP13 was specifically upregulated in DCIS, and it was associated with progression to invasion. These findings implicate tissue mechanics in altering the myoepithelial cell phenotype in DCIS, and that these alterations may be used to stratify DCIS patients into low and high risk for invasive progression.
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Dawoud MM, Jones DT, Chelala C, Abdou AG, Dreger SA, Asaad N, Abd El-Wahed M, Jones L. Expression Profile of Myoepithelial Cells in DCIS: Do They Change From Protective Angels to Wicked Witches? Appl Immunohistochem Mol Morphol 2022; 30:397-409. [PMID: 35467556 DOI: 10.1097/pai.0000000000001028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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The mechanism of transition of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) to invasive cancer is elusive but recently changes in the myoepithelial cells (MECs) have been implicated. The aim of this study is to investigate the changes in gene profile of MECs in DCIS that could compromise their tumor suppressor function leading to promotion of tumor progression. Immuno-laser capture microdissection (LCM) was used to isolate MECs from normal and DCIS breast tissues followed by whole genome expression profiling using Affymetrix HGU-133 plus2.0 arrays. The data were analyzed using Bioconductor packages then validated by using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry. Ingenuity Pathways software analysis showed clustering of most of the altered genes in cancer and cell death networks, with the Wnt/B-catenin pathway as the top canonical pathway. Validation revealed a 71.4% correlation rate with the array results. Most dramatic was upregulation of Fibronectin 1 ( FN1 ) in DCIS-associated MECs. Immunohistochemistry analysis for FN1 on normal and DCIS tissues confirmed a strong correlation between FN1 protein expression by MECs and DCIS ( P <0.0001) and between high expression level and presence of invasion ( P =0.006) in DCIS. Other validated alterations in MEC expression profile included upregulation of Nephronectin and downregulation of parathyroid hormone like hormone ( PTHLH ), fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 ( FGFR2 ), ADAMTS5 , TGFBR3 , and CAV1 . In vitro experiments revealed downregulation of PTHLH in DCIS-modified MECs versus normal lines when cultured on Fibronectin matrix. This is the first study to use this in vivo technique to investigate molecular changes in MECs in DCIS. This study adds more evidences to the molecular deviations in MECs toward tumor progression in DCIS through upregulation of the tumor-promoting molecules that may lead to novel predictive and therapeutic targets.
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- Marwa M Dawoud
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Centre for Tumour Biology, Institute of Cancer & CR-UK Clinical Centre, Barts and The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, John Vane Science Centre, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ
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- Centre for Tumour Biology, Institute of Cancer & CR-UK Clinical Centre, Barts and The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, John Vane Science Centre, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Centre for Tumour Biology, Institute of Cancer & CR-UK Clinical Centre, Barts and The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, John Vane Science Centre, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ
- Gut Microbes in Health, Quadram Institute Bioscience, Norwich, UK
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Centre for Tumour Biology, Institute of Cancer & CR-UK Clinical Centre, Barts and The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, John Vane Science Centre, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ
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Essential role of aerobic glycolysis in epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition during carcinogenesis. Clin Transl Oncol 2022; 24:1844-1855. [PMID: 35751743 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-022-02851-6] [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: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) confers the most lethal characteristics to cancer cells i.e., metastasis and resistance to chemo-and-radio-therapy, and therefore exhibit an appealing target in the field of oncology. Research in the past decade has demonstrated the crucial role of aerobic glycolysis in EMT, which is generally credited as the glucose metabolism for the creation of biomass such as fatty acids, amino acids, and nucleotides thereby providing building blocks for limitless proliferation. In the present review, apart from discussing EMT's evident role in the metastatic process and cancer stemness, we also talked about the vital role of glycolytic enzymes viz. GLUTs, HKs, PGI, PFK-1, aldolase, enolase, PK, LDHA, etc. in the induction of the EMT process in cancerous cells.
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Woo JW, Choi HY, Kim M, Chung YR, Park SY. miR-145, miR-205 and miR-451: potential tumor suppressors involved in the progression of in situ to invasive carcinoma of the breast. Breast Cancer 2022; 29:814-824. [PMID: 35451796 DOI: 10.1007/s12282-022-01359-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND MicroRNAs (miRNAs) control diverse biologic processes during tumor progression. This study was conducted to identify miRNAs that are implicated in progression of in situ to invasive breast cancer (IBC) and to evaluate their association with clinicopathological features of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). METHODS We performed miRNA microarray analyses to find differentially expressed miRNAs between DCIS and IBC in a test set, and validated expression levels of selected miRNAs using a different set of tumors. Finally, we evaluated the relationship between clinicopathological features and the expression of selected miRNAs in DCIS samples. RESULTS We found that miR-145-5p, miR-205-5p and miR-451a are significantly down-regulated in IBC compared to DCIS in the whole group, and in the estrogen receptor (ER)-positive and ER-negative subgroups. In a validation set, miR-145, miR-205, and miR-451 also showed lower expression levels in IBC than in DCIS, irrespective of ER status. Moreover, their expression levels were significantly lower in the invasive component compared to the in situ component within same tumors. MiR-145, miR-205 and miR-451 commonly showed lower expression levels in DCIS with positive HER2 status and high Ki-67 proliferation index. Especially, miR-145 and miR-205 showed lower expression levels in DCIS with microinvasion, compared to pure DCIS. In addition, lower miR-205 expression level was associated with high nuclear grade, comedo type necrosis, and hormone receptor negativity. CONCLUSIONS Our study showed that miR-145, miR-205 and miR-451 expression decreased in IBC compared to DCIS, and their expression levels were low in DCIS with high-risk features for progression, implying their contributions in the progression of DCIS to invasive carcinoma as tumor suppressors.
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- Ji Won Woo
- Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-ro 173 Beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, 13620, Republic of Korea.,Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-ro 173 Beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, 13620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-ro 173 Beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, 13620, Republic of Korea.,Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Pathology Center, Seegene Medical Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-ro 173 Beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, 13620, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Wilson GM, Dinh P, Pathmanathan N, Graham JD. Ductal Carcinoma in Situ: Molecular Changes Accompanying Disease Progression. J Mammary Gland Biol Neoplasia 2022; 27:101-131. [PMID: 35567670 PMCID: PMC9135892 DOI: 10.1007/s10911-022-09517-7] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a non-obligate precursor of invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), whereby if left untreated, approximately 12% of patients develop invasive disease. The current standard of care is surgical removal of the lesion, to prevent potential progression, and radiotherapy to reduce risk of recurrence. There is substantial overtreatment of DCIS patients, considering not all DCIS lesions progress to invasive disease. Hence, there is a critical imperative to better predict which DCIS lesions are destined for poor outcome and which are not, allowing for tailored treatment. Active surveillance is currently being trialed as an alternative management practice, but this approach relies on accurately identifying cases that are at low risk of progression to invasive disease. Two DCIS-specific genomic profiling assays that attempt to distinguish low and high-risk patients have emerged, but imperfections in risk stratification coupled with a high price tag warrant the continued search for more robust and accessible prognostic biomarkers. This search has largely turned researchers toward the tumor microenvironment. Recent evidence suggests that a spectrum of cell types within the DCIS microenvironment are genetically and phenotypically altered compared to normal tissue and play critical roles in disease progression. Uncovering the molecular mechanisms contributing to DCIS progression has provided optimism for the search for well-validated prognostic biomarkers that can accurately predict the risk for a patient developing IDC. The discovery of such markers would modernize DCIS management and allow tailored treatment plans. This review will summarize the current literature regarding DCIS diagnosis, treatment, and pathology.
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- Gemma M Wilson
- Centre for Cancer Research, The Westmead Institute for Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
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- Westmead Breast Cancer Institute, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
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- Westmead Breast Cancer Institute, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
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- Centre for Cancer Research, The Westmead Institute for Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia.
- Westmead Breast Cancer Institute, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia.
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Rodrigues MA, Caldeira-Brant AL, Gomes DA, Silveira TL, Chiarini-Garcia H, Cassali GD. Characterization of neoplastic cells outlining the cystic space of invasive micropapillary carcinoma of the canine mammary gland. BMC Vet Res 2021; 17:130. [PMID: 33761962 PMCID: PMC7992814 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-021-02807-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Invasive micropapillary carcinoma (IMPC) is a rare malignant breast tumor and a variant form of invasive ductal carcinoma that is an aggressive neoplasm of the human breast and canine mammary gland. The importance of the tumor microenvironment in cancer development has gradually been recognized, but little is known about the cell types outlining the cystic space of canine IMPC. This study aimed to characterize the neoplastic cells outlining the cystic space of IMPC. RESULTS Immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), superresolution and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to assess the cell types in the cystic areas of IMPCs. Cells expressing the mesenchymal markers alpha-smooth muscle actin (αSMA), Vimentin, and S100A4 outlined the cystic space of IMPC. Furthermore, loss of epithelial cell polarity in IMPC was shown by the localization of MUC1 at the stroma-facing surface. This protein modulates lumen formation and inhibits the cell-stroma interaction. Immunohistochemical and IF staining for the myoepithelial cell marker p63 were negative in IMPC samples. Furthermore, associated with peculiar morphology, such as thin cytoplasmic extensions outlining cystic spaces, was observed under TEM. These observations suggested cells with characteristics of myoepithelial-like cells. CONCLUSIONS The cells outlining the cystic space of IMPC in the canine mammary gland were characterized using IHC, IF and TEM. The presence of cells expressing αSMA, Vimentin, and S100A4 in the IMPC stroma suggested a role for tumor-associated fibroblasts in the IMPC microenvironment. The reversal of cell polarity revealed by the limited basal localization of MUC1 may be an important factor contributing to the invasiveness of IMPC. For the first time, the cystic space of canine mammary gland IMPC was shown to be delimited by myoepithelial-like cells that had lost p63 expression. These findings may enhance our understanding of the cellular microenvironment of invasive tumors to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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- Michele A Rodrigues
- Department of General Pathology, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, CEP: 31270-901, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, CEP: 31270-901, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, CEP: 31270-901, Brazil
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- Department of General Pathology, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, CEP: 31270-901, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, CEP: 31270-901, Brazil
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- Department of General Pathology, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, CEP: 31270-901, Brazil.
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Pan G, Liu Y, Shang L, Zhou F, Yang S. EMT-associated microRNAs and their roles in cancer stemness and drug resistance. Cancer Commun (Lond) 2021; 41:199-217. [PMID: 33506604 PMCID: PMC7968884 DOI: 10.1002/cac2.12138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 166] [Impact Index Per Article: 55.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Revised: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Epithelial‐to‐mesenchymal transition (EMT) is implicated in a wide array of malignant behaviors of cancers, including proliferation, invasion, and metastasis. Most notably, previou studies have indicated that both cancer stem‐like properties and drug resistance were associated with EMT. Furthermore, microRNAs (miRNAs) play a pivotal role in the regulation of EMT phenotype, as a result, some miRNAs impact cancer stemness and drug resistance. Therefore, understanding the relationship between EMT‐associated miRNAs and cancer stemness/drug resistance is beneficial to both basic research and clinical treatment. In this review, we preliminarily looked into the various roles that the EMT‐associated miRNAs play in the stem‐like nature of malignant cells. Then, we reviewed the interaction between EMT‐associated miRNAs and the drug‐resistant complex signaling pathways of multiple cancers including lung cancer, gastric cancer, gynecologic cancer, breast cancer, liver cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, esophageal cancer, and nasopharyngeal cancer. We finally discussed the relationship between EMT, cancer stemness, and drug resistance, as well as looked forward to the potential applications of miRNA therapy for malignant tumors.
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- Guangtao Pan
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, P. R. China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, P. R. China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, P. R. China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, P. R. China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, P. R. China
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Delort L, Cholet J, Decombat C, Vermerie M, Dumontet C, Castelli FA, Fenaille F, Auxenfans C, Rossary A, Caldefie-Chezet F. The Adipose Microenvironment Dysregulates the Mammary Myoepithelial Cells and Could Participate to the Progression of Breast Cancer. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 8:571948. [PMID: 33505957 PMCID: PMC7829501 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.571948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. Overweight and obesity are now recognized as established risk factors for this pathology in postmenopausal women. These conditions are also believed to be responsible for higher recurrence and mortality rates. Reciprocal interactions have been described between adipose and cancer cells. An adipose microenvironment favors a greater proliferation of cancer cells, their invasion and even resistance to anti-cancer treatments. In addition, the chronic low-grade inflammation observed in obese individuals is believed to amplify these processes. Among the cell types present in the breast, myoepithelial cells (MECs), located at the interface of the epithelial cells and the stroma, are considered "tumor suppressor" cells. During the transition from ductal carcinoma in situ to invasive cancer, disorganization or even the disappearance of MECs is observed, thereby enhancing the ability of the cancer cells to migrate. As the adipose microenvironment is now considered as a central actor in the progression of breast cancer, our objective was to evaluate if it could be involved in MEC functional modifications, leading to the transition of in situ to invasive carcinoma, particularly in obese patients. Through a co-culture model, we investigated the impact of human adipose stem cells from women of normal weight and obese women, differentiated or not into mature adipocytes, on the functionality of the MECs by measuring changes in viability, apoptosis, gene, and miRNA expressions. We found that adipose cells (precursors and differentiated adipocytes) could decrease the viability of the MECs, regardless of the original BMI. The adipose cells could also disrupt the expression of the genes involved in the maintenance of the extracellular matrix and to amplify the expression of leptin and inflammatory markers. miR-122-5p and miR-132-3p could also be considered as targets for adipose cells. The metabolite analyses revealed specific profiles that may be involved in the growth of neoplastic cells. All of these perturbations could thus be responsible for the loss of tumor suppressor status of MECs and promote the transition from in situ to invasive carcinoma.
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- Laetitia Delort
- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, ECREIN, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, ECREIN, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, ECREIN, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, ECREIN, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Lyon 1, INSERM U1052, CNRS 5286, Cancer Research Center of Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CEA, INRAE, Département Médicaments et Technologies pour la Santé (DMTS), MetaboHUB, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CEA, INRAE, Département Médicaments et Technologies pour la Santé (DMTS), MetaboHUB, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Banque de Tissus et de Cellules, Hôpital Edouard-Herriot, Lyon, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, ECREIN, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Angius A, Cossu-Rocca P, Arru C, Muroni MR, Rallo V, Carru C, Uva P, Pira G, Orrù S, De Miglio MR. Modulatory Role of microRNAs in Triple Negative Breast Cancer with Basal-Like Phenotype. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:E3298. [PMID: 33171872 PMCID: PMC7695196 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12113298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Development of new research, classification, and therapeutic options are urgently required due to the fact that TNBC is a heterogeneous malignancy. The expression of high molecular weight cytokeratins identifies a biologically and clinically distinct subgroup of TNBCs with a basal-like phenotype, representing about 75% of TNBCs, while the remaining 25% includes all other intrinsic subtypes. The triple negative phenotype in basal-like breast cancer (BLBC) makes it unresponsive to endocrine therapy, i.e., tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors, and/or anti-HER2-targeted therapies; for this reason, only chemotherapy can be considered an approach available for systemic treatment even if it shows poor prognosis. Therefore, treatment for these subgroups of patients is a strong challenge for oncologists due to disease heterogeneity and the absence of unambiguous molecular targets. Dysregulation of the cellular miRNAome has been related to huge cellular process deregulations underlying human malignancy. Consequently, epigenetics is a field of great promise in cancer research. Increasing evidence suggests that specific miRNA clusters/signatures might be of clinical utility in TNBCs with basal-like phenotype. The epigenetic mechanisms behind tumorigenesis enable progress in the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of cancer. This review intends to summarize the epigenetic findings related to miRNAome in TNBCs with basal-like phenotype.
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- Andrea Angius
- Institute of Genetic and Biomedical Research (IRGB), CNR, Cittadella Universitaria di Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy;
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Via P. Manzella, 4, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (P.C.-R.); (M.R.M.)
- Department of Diagnostic Services, “Giovanni Paolo II” Hospital, ASSL Olbia-ATS Sardegna, 07026 Olbia, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (C.A.); (C.C.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Via P. Manzella, 4, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (P.C.-R.); (M.R.M.)
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- Institute of Genetic and Biomedical Research (IRGB), CNR, Cittadella Universitaria di Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy;
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (C.A.); (C.C.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (C.A.); (C.C.); (G.P.)
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- CRS4, Science and Technology Park Polaris, Piscina Manna, 09010 Pula, CA, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (C.A.); (C.C.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Pathology, “A. Businco” Oncologic Hospital, ASL Cagliari, 09121 Cagliari, Italy;
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- Institute of Genetic and Biomedical Research (IRGB), CNR, Cittadella Universitaria di Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy;
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Inhibition of LIPG phospholipase activity suppresses tumor formation of human basal-like triple-negative breast cancer. Sci Rep 2020; 10:8911. [PMID: 32488004 PMCID: PMC7265491 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-65400-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
Abstract
The endothelial lipase LIPG possesses serine phospholipase activity and is involved in lipoprotein metabolism. Our previous studies have revealed that LIPG overexpression is required for tumor formation and metastasis of human basal-like triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). We also demonstrated that LIPG differentially regulates TNBC malignancy through its enzymatic and non-enzymatic functions. The present studies were aimed at determining how XEN445, a specific inhibitor targeting LIPG phospholipase activity, impacts on TNBC tumor formation and malignant features. We established a cell-based LIPG enzymatic assay system to measure the inhibitory effect of XEN445 on LIPG phospholipase activity and determine its IC50. We found that XEN445 preferentially inhibited the proliferation of LIPG-expressing TNBC cells but not LIPG-negative luminal breast cancer cells. XEN445 inhibited the self-renewal of cancer stem cells (CSCs) in vitro and TNBC tumor formation in vivo. However, XEN445 had no inhibitory effect on the invasiveness and CSC stemness of TNBC cells. Our studies suggest that targeting both LIPG enzymatic and non-enzymatic functions is an important strategy for the treatment of TNBC.
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Cao MQ, You AB, Cui W, Zhang S, Guo ZG, Chen L, Zhu XD, Zhang W, Zhu XL, Guo H, Deng DJ, Sun HC, Zhang T. Cross talk between oxidative stress and hypoxia via thioredoxin and HIF-2α drives metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma. FASEB J 2020; 34:5892-5905. [PMID: 32157720 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202000082r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Oxidative stress and hypoxia are two opposite microenvironments involved in HCC metastasis. Thioredoxin (TXN) and hypoxia-inducible factor 2α (HIF-2α) are typical proteins involved in these two different microenvironments, respectively. How these two factors interact to influence the fate on tumor cells remains unknown. Hypoxia facilitated HCC cells withstood oxidative stress and eventually promoted HCC cells metastasis, in which TXN and HIF-2α were mostly involved. Upregulation of TXN/HIF-2α correlated with poor HCC prognosis and promoted HCC metastasis both in vitro and in vivo. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process was involved in TXN/HIF-2α-enhanced invasiveness of HCC cells. Additionally, the stability and activity of HIF-2α were precisely regulated by TXN via SUMOylation and acetylation, which contributed to HCC metastasis. Our data revealed that the redox protein TXN and HIF-2α are both associated with HCC metastasis, and the fine regulation of TXN on HIF-2α contributes essentially during the process of metastasis. Our study provides new insight into the interaction mechanism between hypoxia and oxidative stress and implies potential therapeutic benefits by targeting both TXN and HIF-2α in the treatment of HCC metastasis.
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- Man-Qing Cao
- Department of Breast Surgery, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, China.,Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Liver Cancer Institute and Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Division of Etiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Cell, Institute for Hepatobiliary Diseases, Tianjin Third Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Liver Cancer Institute and Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Division of Etiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Liver Cancer Institute and Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, China
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I. Mohammed S, Utturkar S, Lee M, Yang HH, Cui Z, Atallah Lanman N, Zhang G, Ramos Cardona XE, Mittal SK, Miller MA. Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Progression in Dog Model of Breast Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12020418. [PMID: 32053966 PMCID: PMC7072653 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12020418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 01/25/2020] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The mechanisms that drive ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) progression to invasive cancer are not clear. Studying DCIS progression in humans is challenging and not ethical, thus necessitating the characterization of an animal model that faithfully resembles human disease. We have characterized a canine model of spontaneous mammary DCIS and invasive cancer that shares histologic, molecular, and diagnostic imaging characteristics with DCIS and invasive cancer in women. The purpose of the study was to identify markers and altered signaling pathways that lead to invasive cancer and shed light on early molecular events in breast cancer progression and development. Transcriptomic studies along the continuum of cancer progression in the mammary gland from healthy, through atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH), DCIS, and invasive carcinoma were performed using the canine model. Gene expression profiles of preinvasive DCIS lesions closely resemble those of invasive carcinoma. However, certain genes, such as SFRP2, FZD2, STK31, and LALBA, were over-expressed in DCIS compared to invasive cancer. The over-representation of myoepithelial markers, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), canonical Wnt signaling components, and other pathways induced by Wnt family members distinguishes DCIS from invasive. The information gained may help in stratifying DCIS as well as identify actionable targets for primary and tertiary prevention or targeted therapy.
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- Sulma I. Mohammed
- Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; (Z.C.); (N.A.L.); (G.Z.); (X.E.R.C.); (S.K.M.); (M.A.M.)
- Center for Cancer Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-765-494-9948; Fax: +1-765-494-9830
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- Center for Cancer Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA;
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- High Dimension Data Analysis Group, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD 20852, USA; (M.L.); (H.H.Y.)
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- High Dimension Data Analysis Group, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD 20852, USA; (M.L.); (H.H.Y.)
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- Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; (Z.C.); (N.A.L.); (G.Z.); (X.E.R.C.); (S.K.M.); (M.A.M.)
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- Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; (Z.C.); (N.A.L.); (G.Z.); (X.E.R.C.); (S.K.M.); (M.A.M.)
- Center for Cancer Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA;
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- Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; (Z.C.); (N.A.L.); (G.Z.); (X.E.R.C.); (S.K.M.); (M.A.M.)
- Center for Cancer Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA;
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- Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; (Z.C.); (N.A.L.); (G.Z.); (X.E.R.C.); (S.K.M.); (M.A.M.)
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- Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; (Z.C.); (N.A.L.); (G.Z.); (X.E.R.C.); (S.K.M.); (M.A.M.)
- Center for Cancer Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA;
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- Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; (Z.C.); (N.A.L.); (G.Z.); (X.E.R.C.); (S.K.M.); (M.A.M.)
- Center for Cancer Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA;
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Lu HY, Chu HX, Tan YX, Qin XC, Liu MY, Li JD, Ren TS, Zhang YS, Zhao QC. Novel ADAM-17 inhibitor ZLDI-8 inhibits the metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma by reversing epithelial-mesenchymal transition in vitro and in vivo. Life Sci 2020; 244:117343. [PMID: 31978449 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.117343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2019] [Revised: 01/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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AIMS Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is one of the important regulators of metastasis in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Blocking the Notch signaling pathway and then reversing the EMT process is a hot spot in clinical tumor research. Here, we aimed to investigate the effect and underlying mechanisms of ADAM-17 (a key cleavage enzyme of Notch pathway) inhibitor ZLDI-8 we found before on the metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma in vitro and in vivo. MAIN METHODS The cell viability of HCC cells was evaluated by MTT and colony formation assays. Migration and invasion were assessed respectively with wound healing and transwell assays. The expression and location of proteins were detected by western blot and immunofluorescence, respectively. The effects of ZLDI-8 on metastasis of liver cancer in vivo were investigated in a tail vein injection model. KEY FINDINGS In the present work, ZLDI-8 significantly inhibited proliferation, migration, invasion and EMT phenotype of highly aggressive MHCC97-H and LM3 cells. Moreover, ZLDI-8 could inhibit the migration and invasion of HepG2 and Bel7402 cells induced by TGF-β1. ZLDI-8 suppressed the protein expression of interstitial markers and increased that of epithelial markers. Meanwhile, ZLDI-8 decreased the expression of proteins in the Notch signaling pathway. Finally, ZLDI-8 blocks metastasis in the lung metastasis model in vivo. SIGNIFICANCE ZLDI-8 suppressed the metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma, which was associated with reversing the EMT process and regulating Notch signaling pathway. The study laid the foundation for the discovery of drugs that reverse EMT to inhibit advanced HCC metastasis.
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- Hong-Yuan Lu
- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110840, China; Department of Life Science and Biochemistry, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110840, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110840, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110840, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110840, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110840, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110840, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110840, China; Department of Life Science and Biochemistry, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110840, China; Department of Life Science and Biochemistry, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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Liu N, Qi D, Jiang J, Zhang J, Yu C. Expression pattern of p-Smad2/Smad4 as a predictor of survival in invasive breast ductal carcinoma. Oncol Lett 2020; 19:1789-1798. [PMID: 32194672 PMCID: PMC7039132 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2020.11297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The present study examined SMAD family member 4 (Smad4), SMAD family member 2 (Smad2) and phosphorylated (p-)Smad2 expression in biopsy specimens from patients with invasive breast ductal carcinoma, in order to assess their abilities as prognostic markers. A total of 126 tissue samples were selected, and the expression of Smad2, p-Smad2 and Smad4 in carcinoma tissues was detected by immunostaining, and the association between protein expression and clinicopathological variables was analyzed. Smad4 expression was negatively correlated with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 in carcinoma tissues, and Smad4 expression was consistent with that of p-Smad2. Although multivariate analysis revealed that Smad2, p-Smad2 and Smad4 were not independent predictors, Kaplan-Meier curves demonstrated that Smad4 positivity was correlated with a longer overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) time. However, upon analysis of combined markers, there was a significant difference between the p-Smad2/Smad4 co-positive and co-negative patients; the latter tended to exhibit a shorter OS and PFS time, and multivariate analysis revealed that the combined expression of p-Smad2 and Smad4 may be used as an independent prognostic factor. These results suggested that the assessment of p-Smad2 and Smad4 protein expression in breast ductal carcinoma biopsy specimens may provide additional prognostic information.
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- Nannan Liu
- Department of Pathology, Medicine College of Beihua University, Jilin 132013, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Lianyungang First People's Hospital, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222000, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Beihua University, Jilin 132011, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Beihua University, Jilin 132011, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Medicine College of Beihua University, Jilin 132013, P.R. China
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Wang L, Xu C, Liu X, Yang Y, Cao L, Xiang G, Liu F, Wang S, Liu J, Meng Q, Jiao J, Niu Y. TGF-β1 stimulates epithelial-mesenchymal transition and cancer-associated myoepithelial cell during the progression from in situ to invasive breast cancer. Cancer Cell Int 2019; 19:343. [PMID: 31889895 PMCID: PMC6923856 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-019-1068-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background The progression of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) into invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) is prevented by normal breast myoepithelial cells. Studies have suggested that EMT-associated genes were enriched in IDC in contrast to DCIS. This paper explored the relationship and potential mechanism between myoepithelial cells and EMT-associated genes in facilitating the transformation from DCIS to breast cancer. Methods EMT markers and myoepithelial phenotypic markers in IDC, DCIS, and healthy breast tissue were characterized using immunohistochemical assay. Both in vivo and in vitro models were created to mimic the various cell–cell interactions in the development of invasive breast cancer. Results We found that EMT markers were more abundant in invasive carcinomas than DCIS and adjacent normal breast tissue. Meanwhile, TGF-β1 regulated the morphology of MCF-7 (epithelial cells substitute) migration and EMT markers during the transformation from DCIS to invasive breast cancer. Additionally, TGF-β1 also regulated invasion, migration and cytokines secretion of MDA-MB-231 (myoepithelial cells substitute) and epithelial cells when co-cultured with MCF-7 both in vitro and in vivo. Conclusions In conclusion, these findings demonstrated that both EMT phenotypes and cancer-associated myoepithelial cells may have an impact on the development of invasive breast cancer.
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- Li Wang
- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, West Huanhu Road, Ti Yuan Bei, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300060 China.,2The Second Department of Breast Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, 300060 China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, West Huanhu Road, Ti Yuan Bei, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300060 China.,3Department of Breast Cancer Pathology and Research Laboratory, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, 300060 China
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- 5Department of Oncology, General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300052 China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, West Huanhu Road, Ti Yuan Bei, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300060 China.,3Department of Breast Cancer Pathology and Research Laboratory, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, 300060 China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, West Huanhu Road, Ti Yuan Bei, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300060 China.,3Department of Breast Cancer Pathology and Research Laboratory, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, 300060 China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, West Huanhu Road, Ti Yuan Bei, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300060 China.,3Department of Breast Cancer Pathology and Research Laboratory, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, 300060 China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, West Huanhu Road, Ti Yuan Bei, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300060 China.,3Department of Breast Cancer Pathology and Research Laboratory, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, 300060 China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, West Huanhu Road, Ti Yuan Bei, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300060 China.,4Department of Breast Oncology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, 300060 China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, West Huanhu Road, Ti Yuan Bei, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300060 China.,3Department of Breast Cancer Pathology and Research Laboratory, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, 300060 China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, West Huanhu Road, Ti Yuan Bei, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300060 China.,3Department of Breast Cancer Pathology and Research Laboratory, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, 300060 China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, West Huanhu Road, Ti Yuan Bei, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300060 China.,3Department of Breast Cancer Pathology and Research Laboratory, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, 300060 China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, West Huanhu Road, Ti Yuan Bei, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300060 China.,3Department of Breast Cancer Pathology and Research Laboratory, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, 300060 China
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Chang J, Chaudhuri O. Beyond proteases: Basement membrane mechanics and cancer invasion. J Cell Biol 2019; 218:2456-2469. [PMID: 31315943 PMCID: PMC6683740 DOI: 10.1083/jcb.201903066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 138] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2019] [Revised: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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In epithelial cancers, cells must invade through basement membranes (BMs) to metastasize. The BM, a thin layer of extracellular matrix underlying epithelial and endothelial tissues, is primarily composed of laminin and collagen IV and serves as a structural barrier to cancer cell invasion, intravasation, and extravasation. BM invasion has been thought to require protease degradation since cells, which are typically on the order of 10 µm in size, are too large to squeeze through the nanometer-scale pores of the BM. However, recent studies point toward a more complex picture, with physical forces generated by cancer cells facilitating protease-independent BM invasion. Moreover, collective cell interactions, proliferation, cancer-associated fibroblasts, myoepithelial cells, and immune cells are all implicated in regulating BM invasion through physical forces. A comprehensive understanding of BM structure and mechanics and diverse modes of BM invasion may yield new strategies for blocking cancer progression and metastasis.
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- Julie Chang
- Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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Nelson AC, Machado HL, Schwertfeger KL. Breaking through to the Other Side: Microenvironment Contributions to DCIS Initiation and Progression. J Mammary Gland Biol Neoplasia 2018; 23:207-221. [PMID: 30168075 PMCID: PMC6237657 DOI: 10.1007/s10911-018-9409-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 08/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Refinements in early detection, surgical and radiation therapy, and hormone receptor-targeted treatments have improved the survival rates for breast cancer patients. However, the ability to reliably identify which non-invasive lesions and localized tumors have the ability to progress and/or metastasize remains a major unmet need in the field. The current diagnostic and therapeutic strategies focus on intrinsic alterations within carcinoma cells that are closely associated with proliferation. However, substantial accumulating evidence has indicated that permissive changes in the stromal tissues surrounding the carcinoma play an integral role in breast cancer tumor initiation and progression. Numerous studies have suggested that the stromal environment surrounding ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) lesions actively contributes to enhancing tumor cell invasion and immune escape. This review will describe the current state of knowledge regarding the mechanisms through which the microenvironment interacts with DCIS lesions focusing on recent studies that describe the contributions of myoepithelial cells, fibroblasts and immune cells to invasion and subsequent progression. These mechanisms will be considered in the context of developing biomarkers for identifying lesions that will progress to invasive carcinoma and/or developing approaches for therapeutic intervention.
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- Andrew C Nelson
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, 2231 6th St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Tulane Cancer Center, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, 2231 6th St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA.
- Center for Immunology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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SATB family chromatin organizers as master regulators of tumor progression. Oncogene 2018; 38:1989-2004. [PMID: 30413763 DOI: 10.1038/s41388-018-0541-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Revised: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 09/02/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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SATB (Special AT-rich binding protein) family proteins have emerged as key regulators that integrate higher-order chromatin organization with the regulation of gene expression. Studies over the past decade have elucidated the specific roles of SATB1 and SATB2, two closely related members of this family, in cancer progression. SATB family chromatin organizers play diverse and important roles in regulating the dynamic equilibrium of apoptosis, cell invasion, metastasis, proliferation, angiogenesis, and immune modulation. This review highlights cellular and molecular events governed by SATB1 influencing the structural organization of chromatin and interacting with several co-activators and co-repressors of transcription towards tumor progression. SATB1 expression across tumor cell types generates cellular and molecular heterogeneity culminating in tumor relapse and metastasis. SATB1 exhibits dynamic expression within intratumoral cell types regulated by the tumor microenvironment, which culminates towards tumor progression. Recent studies suggested that cell-specific expression of SATB1 across tumor recruited dendritic cells (DC), cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL), T regulatory cells (Tregs) and tumor epithelial cells along with tumor microenvironment act as primary determinants of tumor progression and tumor inflammation. In contrast, SATB2 is differentially expressed in an array of cancer types and is involved in tumorigenesis. Survival analysis for patients across an array of cancer types correlated with expression of SATB family chromatin organizers suggested tissue-specific expression of SATB1 and SATB2 contributing to disease prognosis. In this context, it is pertinent to understand molecular players, cellular pathways, genetic and epigenetic mechanisms governed by cell types within tumors regulated by SATB proteins. We propose that patient survival analysis based on the expression profile of SATB chromatin organizers would facilitate their unequivocal establishment as prognostic markers and therapeutic targets for cancer therapy.
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Fleming JM, Yeyeodu ST, McLaughlin A, Schuman D, Taylor DK. In Situ Drug Delivery to Breast Cancer-Associated Extracellular Matrix. ACS Chem Biol 2018; 13:2825-2840. [PMID: 30183254 DOI: 10.1021/acschembio.8b00396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The extracellular matrix (ECM) contributes to tumor progression through changes induced by tumor and stromal cell signals that promote increased ECM density and stiffness. The increase in ECM stiffness is known to promote tumor cell invasion into surrounding tissues and metastasis. In addition, this scar-like ECM creates a protective barrier around the tumor that reduces the effectiveness of innate and synthetic antitumor agents. Herein, clinically approved breast cancer therapies as well as novel experimental approaches that target the ECM are discussed, including in situ hydrogel drug delivery systems, an emerging technology the delivers toxic chemotherapeutics, gene-silencing microRNAs, and tumor suppressing immune cells directly inside the tumor. Intratumor delivery of therapeutic agents has the potential to drastically reduce systemic side effects experienced by the patient and increase the efficacy of these agents. This review also describes the opposing effects of ECM degradation on tumor progression, where some studies report improved drug delivery and delayed cancer progression and others report enhanced metastasis and decreased patient survival. Given the recent increase in ECM-targeting drugs entering preclinical and clinical trials, understanding and addressing the factors that impact the effect of the ECM on tumor progression is imperative for the sake of patient safety and survival outcome.
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- Jodie M. Fleming
- Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina, United States
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- Charles River Discovery Services, Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
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- Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina, United States
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Hannafon BN, Ding WQ. Functional Role of miRNAs in the Progression of Breast Ductal Carcinoma in Situ. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2018; 189:966-974. [PMID: 30273605 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2018.06.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Revised: 06/12/2018] [Accepted: 06/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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miRNAs are small RNAs that influence gene expression by targeting mRNAs. Depending on the function of their target genes, miRNAs may regulate the expression of oncogenes and tumor suppressors, thereby contributing to the promotion or inhibition of tumor progression. Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), although often diagnosed as breast cancer, is a potential precursor to invasive ductal carcinoma. Many of the genetic events required for the invasive progression of DCIS occur at the preinvasive stage, and these events include changes in the expression of miRNAs. Aberrant expression of miRNAs can influence specific oncogenic or tumor-suppressive pathways required for breast cancer progression. miRNAs in DCIS have been shown to influence hormone signaling, cell-cell adhesion, epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition, transforming growth factor β signaling, maintenance of cancer stem cells, and modulation of the extracellular matrix. Additionally, extracellular DCIS miRNAs, such as those found in exosomes, may promote invasive progression by modifying the tumor microenvironment. Here, we review the miRNAs that have been identified in DCIS and how they may contribute to the progression to invasive disease. We also touch on the current state of miRNA therapy development, including the current challenges, and discuss the key future perspectives for research into miRNA function for the purpose of miRNA therapy development for DCIS.
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- Bethany N Hannafon
- Department of Pathology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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- Department of Pathology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Alali F, Kochaji N. Proliferative Activity of Myoepithelial Cells in Normal Salivary Glands and Adenoid Cystic Carcinomas Based on Double Immunohistochemical Labeling. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2018; 19:1965-1970. [PMID: 30051681 PMCID: PMC6165645 DOI: 10.22034/apjcp.2018.19.7.1965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Objective To investigate the proliferative activity of myoepithelial cells (MEC) in normal salivary glands (NSG) and adenoid cystic carcinomas (ACC)) Study design. Twenty -three salivary gland specimens (13 ACC, 10 NSG) were studied using double immunohistochemical labeling for α smooth muscle actin (a-SMA) and proliferative cell nuclear antigen (PCNA)). Results There was a significant difference in PCNA reactivity in normal samples between myoepithelial cells of the parotid glands and of the submandibular glands, rates being higher in the latter. Neoplastic myoepithelial cells exhibited higher expression than neoplastic epithelial cells. In addition, myoepithelial cells of the cribriform type of ACC showed PCNA reactivity lower than those of the tubular type, whereas there was no statistically significant difference in epithelial cell rates. We could not identify myoepithelial cells in solid pattern due to α-SMA negativity; although high PCNA reactivity was evident. Conclusion These data suggest that the myoepithelial cell has a key role in ACC oncogenesis, more so than its epithelial cell counterparts. Moreover, the data provide a histopathological interpretation for aggressive clinical features of submandibular ACC, as the myoepithelial cells were less differentiated as compared to those of parotid glands.
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- Faisal Alali
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Diagnostic Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Faculty College of Dentistry, Saudi Arabia.
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Terabayashi T, Hanada K, Motani K, Kosako H, Yamaoka M, Kimura T, Ishizaki T. Baicalein disturbs the morphological plasticity and motility of breast adenocarcinoma cells depending on the tumor microenvironment. Genes Cells 2018; 23:466-479. [PMID: 29667279 DOI: 10.1111/gtc.12584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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During tumor invasion, cancer cells change their morphology and mode of migration based on communication with the surrounding environment. Numerous studies have indicated that paracrine interactions from non-neoplastic cells impact the migratory and invasive properties of cancer cells. Thus, these interactions are potential targets for anticancer therapies. In this study, we showed that the flavones member baicalein suppresses the motility of breast cancer cells that is promoted by paracrine interactions. First, we identified laminin-332 (LN-332) as a principle paracrine factor in conditioned medium from mammary epithelium-derived MCF10A cells that regulates the morphology and motility of breast adenocarcinoma MDA-MB-231 cells. Then, we carried out a morphology-based screen for small compounds, which showed that baicalein suppressed the morphological changes and migratory activity of MDA-MB-231 cells that were induced by conditioned medium from MCF10A cells and LN-332. We also found that baicalein caused narrower and incomplete lamellipodia formation in conditioned medium-treated MDA-MB-231 cells, although actin dynamics downstream of Rho family small GTPases were unaffected. These results suggest the importance of mammary epithelial cells in the cancer microenvironment promoting the migratory activity of breast adenocarcinoma cells and show a novel mechanism through which baicalein inhibits cancer cell motility.
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- Takeshi Terabayashi
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu, Oita, Japan
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- Clinical Engineering Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu, Oita, Japan
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- Division of Cell Signaling, Fujii Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan
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- Division of Cell Signaling, Fujii Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu, Oita, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu, Oita, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu, Oita, Japan
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Ren W, Zhang Y, Zhang L, Lin Q, Zhang J, Xu G. Overexpression of collagen type V α1 chain in human breast invasive ductal carcinoma is mediated by TGF-β1. Int J Oncol 2018; 52:1694-1704. [PMID: 29568948 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2018.4317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2017] [Accepted: 03/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Collagen type V α1 chain (COL5A1) is a minor fibrillar collagen in mammals that co-polymerizes with type I collagen to adjust the diameter of collagen molecules. However, the function of COL5A1 in invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) of the human breast remains unknown. In the present study, our group examined the expression of COL5A1 in IDC compared with its adjacent normal tissue and fibroadenoma of the breast. COL5A1 was revealed to be overexpressed in IDC compared with benign tumor and adjacent normal control tissues, and was associated with the expression of estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor. No association between COL5A1 expression and tumor size, lymph node metastasis, clinical stage, age, or Her2 expression was identified. High expression of COL5A1 mRNA was associated with distant metastasis free survival in patients with breast cancer. Knockdown of COL5A1 led to a decrease of cell viability, as detected by the WST-1 assay, and an inhibition of migration and invasion, as detected by wound healing and Transwell assays, respectively, in the breast cancer cell line MCF-7. The expression of COL5A1 in MCF-7 cells was downregulated by transforming growth factor (TGF)‑β1, which was abolished in the presence of SB-431542, an inhibitor of TGF-β type I receptor. In conclusion, these data indicated that COL5A1 is overexpressed in IDC and regulated by TGF-β1, suggesting that an increase of COL5A1 reflects tumor progression and may serve as a novel biomarker and therapeutic target for the treatment of breast IDC.
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- Weimin Ren
- Center Laboratory, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201508, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201508, P.R. China
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- Center Laboratory, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201508, P.R. China
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- Center Laboratory, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201508, P.R. China
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- Center Laboratory, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201508, P.R. China
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- Center Laboratory, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201508, P.R. China
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Lo PK, Yao Y, Lee JS, Zhang Y, Huang W, Kane MA, Zhou Q. LIPG signaling promotes tumor initiation and metastasis of human basal-like triple-negative breast cancer. eLife 2018; 7:31334. [PMID: 29350614 PMCID: PMC5809145 DOI: 10.7554/elife.31334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2017] [Accepted: 01/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Current understanding of aggressive human basal-like triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) remains incomplete. In this study, we show endothelial lipase (LIPG) is aberrantly overexpressed in basal-like TNBCs. We demonstrate that LIPG is required for in vivo tumorigenicity and metastasis of TNBC cells. LIPG possesses a lipase-dependent function that supports cancer cell proliferation and a lipase-independent function that promotes invasiveness, stemness and basal/epithelial-mesenchymal transition features of TNBC. Mechanistically, LIPG executes its oncogenic function through its involvement in interferon-related DTX3L-ISG15 signaling, which regulates protein function and stability by ISGylation. We show that DTX3L, an E3-ubiquitin ligase, is required for maintaining LIPG protein levels in TNBC cells by inhibiting proteasome-mediated LIPG degradation. Inactivation of LIPG impairs DTX3L-ISG15 signaling, indicating the existence of DTX3L-LIPG-ISG15 signaling. We further reveal LIPG-ISG15 signaling is lipase-independent. We demonstrate that DTX3L-LIPG-ISG15 signaling is essential for malignancies of TNBC cells. Targeting this pathway provides a novel strategy for basal-like TNBC therapy.
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- Pang-Kuo Lo
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Greenebaum Cancer Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Greenebaum Cancer Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, United States
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- Department of Pathology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Greenebaum Cancer Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Greenebaum Cancer Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, United States
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Hannafon BN, Ding WQ. miRNAs as Biomarkers for Predicting the Progression of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2017; 188:542-549. [PMID: 29246496 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2017.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 10/09/2017] [Accepted: 11/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is defined as a proliferation of neoplastic cells within the duct of the mammary gland that have not invaded into the surrounding stroma. DCIS is considered a precursor to invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC); however, approximately half of DCIS may progress to IDC, if left untreated. Current research has shown that the genomic and transcriptomic changes are present in DCIS before the emergence of invasive disease, indicating that the malignant nature of the DCIS is defined before invasion. However, important questions remain surrounding the specific changes and processes required for malignant progression and identification of prognostic indicators of aggressiveness. miRNAs are small regulatory RNAs that can modulate gene expression by complementary binding to target mRNAs and inducing translational repression and/or mRNA degradation. In the past decade, research has shown that miRNA expression is dysregulated in IDC and that these changes are already present at the DCIS stage. Therefore, changes in miRNA expression may provide the necessary information to identify a clinical indicator of the aggressiveness of DCIS. Herein, we review the miRNA signatures identified in DCIS, describe how these signatures may be used to predict the aggressiveness of DCIS, and discuss future perspectives for DCIS biomarker discovery.
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- Bethany N Hannafon
- Department of Pathology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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- Department of Pathology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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