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Zhang P, Guan L, Sun W, Zhang Y, Du Y, Yuan S, Cao X, Yu Z, Jia Q, Zheng X, Meng Z, Li X, Zhao L. Targeting miR-31 represses tumourigenesis and dedifferentiation of BRAF V600E-associated thyroid carcinoma. Clin Transl Med 2024; 14:e1694. [PMID: 38797942 PMCID: PMC11128713 DOI: 10.1002/ctm2.1694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND BRAFV600E is the most common genetic mutation in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) occurring in 60% of patients and drives malignant tumour cell phenotypes including proliferation, metastasis and immune-escape. BRAFV600E-mutated papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) also displays greatly reduced expression of thyroid differentiation markers, thus tendency to radioactive iodine (RAI) refractory and poor prognosis. Therefore, understanding the molecular mechanisms and main oncogenic events underlying BRAFV600E will guide future therapy development. METHODS Bioinformatics and clinical specimen analyses, genetic manipulation of BRAFV600E-induced PTC model, functional and mechanism exploration guided with transcriptomic screening, as well as systematic rescue experiments were applied to investigate miR-31 function within BRAFV600E-induced thyroid cancer development. Besides, nanoparticles carrying miR-31 antagomirs were testified to alleviate 131I iodide therapy on PTC models. RESULTS We identify miR-31 as a significantly increased onco-miR in BRAFV600E-associated PTC that promotes tumour progression, metastasis and RAI refractoriness via sustained Wnt/β-catenin signalling. Mechanistically, highly activated BRAF/MAPK pathway induces miR-31 expression via c-Jun-mediated transcriptional regulation across in vitro and transgenic mouse models. MiR-31 in turn facilitates β-catenin stabilisation via directly repressing tumour suppressors CEBPA and DACH1, which direct the expression of multiple essential Wnt/β-catenin pathway inhibitors. Genetic functional assays showed that thyroid-specific knockout of miR-31 inhibited BRAFV600E-induced PTC progression, and strikingly, enhanced expression of sodium-iodide symporter and other thyroid differentiation markers, thus promoted 131I uptake. Nanoparticle-mediated application of anti-miR-31 antagomirs markedly elevated radio-sensitivity of BRAFV600E-induced PTC tumours to 131I therapy, and efficiently suppressed tumour progression in the pre-clinical mouse model. CONCLUSIONS Our findings elucidate a novel BRAF/MAPK-miR-31-Wnt/β-catenin regulatory mechanism underlying clinically BRAFV600E-associated DTC tumourigenesis and dedifferentiation, also highlight a potential adjuvant therapeutic strategy for advanced DTC.
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- Peitao Zhang
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Neck Oncology, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, The Province and Ministry Co-sponsored Collaborative Innovation Center for Medical Epigenetics, Key Laboratory of Immune Microenvironment and Disease (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Laboratory of molecular genetics, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Neck Oncology, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, The Province and Ministry Co-sponsored Collaborative Innovation Center for Medical Epigenetics, Key Laboratory of Immune Microenvironment and Disease (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Neck Oncology, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, The Province and Ministry Co-sponsored Collaborative Innovation Center for Medical Epigenetics, Key Laboratory of Immune Microenvironment and Disease (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratories for Agrobiotechnology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Neck Oncology, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Neck Oncology, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, The Province and Ministry Co-sponsored Collaborative Innovation Center for Medical Epigenetics, Key Laboratory of Immune Microenvironment and Disease (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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Bosquillon de Jarcy L, Akbil B, Mhlekude B, Leyens J, Postmus D, Harnisch G, Jansen J, Schmidt ML, Aigner A, Pott F, Chua RL, Krist L, Gentile R, Mühlemann B, Jones TC, Niemeyer D, Fricke J, Keil T, Pischon T, Janke J, Conrad C, Iacobelli S, Drosten C, Corman VM, Ralser M, Eils R, Kurth F, Sander L, Goffinet C. 90K/LGALS3BP expression is upregulated in COVID-19 but may not restrict SARS-CoV-2 infection. Clin Exp Med 2023; 23:3689-3700. [PMID: 37162650 PMCID: PMC10170455 DOI: 10.1007/s10238-023-01077-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
Abstract
Glycoprotein 90K, encoded by the interferon-stimulated gene LGALS3BP, displays broad antiviral activity. It reduces HIV-1 infectivity by interfering with Env maturation and virion incorporation, and increases survival of Influenza A virus-infected mice via antiviral innate immune signaling. Its antiviral potential in SARS-CoV-2 infection remains largely unknown. Here, we analyzed the expression of 90K/LGALS3BP in 44 hospitalized COVID-19 patients at multiple levels. We quantified 90K protein concentrations in serum and PBMCs as well as LGALS3BP mRNA levels. Complementary, we analyzed two single cell RNA-sequencing datasets for expression of LGALS3BP in respiratory specimens and PBMCs from COVID-19 patients. Finally, we analyzed the potential of 90K to interfere with SARS-CoV-2 infection of HEK293T/ACE2, Calu-3 and Caco-2 cells using authentic virus. 90K protein serum concentrations were significantly elevated in COVID-19 patients compared to uninfected sex- and age-matched controls. Furthermore, PBMC-associated concentrations of 90K protein were overall reduced by SARS-CoV-2 infection in vivo, suggesting enhanced secretion into the extracellular space. Mining of published PBMC scRNA-seq datasets uncovered monocyte-specific induction of LGALS3BP mRNA expression in COVID-19 patients. In functional assays, neither 90K overexpression in susceptible cell lines nor exogenous addition of purified 90K consistently inhibited SARS-CoV-2 infection. Our data suggests that 90K/LGALS3BP contributes to the global type I IFN response during SARS-CoV-2 infection in vivo without displaying detectable antiviral properties in vitro.
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- Laure Bosquillon de Jarcy
- Institute of Virology, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 , Berlin, Germany
- Speciality Network: Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Virology, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 , Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Virology, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 , Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Virology, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Virology, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 , Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Virology, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Virology, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Virology, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Biometry and Clinical Epidemiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Virology, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 , Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Digital Health, Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Virology, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Virology, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Zoology, Centre for Pathogen Evolution, University of Cambridge, Downing St., Cambridge, CB2 3EJ, UK
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- Institute of Virology, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- German Center for Infection Research, Associated Partner Charité, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- Institute of Clinical Epidemiology and Biometry, University of Würzburg, Josef-Schneiderstr. 2, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
- State Institute of Health, Bavarian Health and Food Safety Authority, Eggenreuther Weg 43, 91058, Erlangen, Germany
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- Molecular Epidemiology Research Group, Max-Delbrueck-Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), 13125, Berlin, Germany
- Biobank Technology Platform, Max-Delbrueck-Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), 13125, Berlin, Germany
- Core Facility Biobank, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 10178, Berlin, Germany
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität Zu Berlin, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Biobank Technology Platform, Max-Delbrueck-Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), 13125, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Digital Health, Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Virology, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- German Center for Infection Research, Associated Partner Charité, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Virology, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- German Center for Infection Research, Associated Partner Charité, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Biochemistry, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- Molecular Biology of Metabolism Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, NW11AT, UK
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- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 , Berlin, Germany
- Center for Digital Health, Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- German Center for Lung Research (DZL), 35392, Gießen, Germany
- Health Data Science Unit, Heidelberg University Hospital and BioQuant, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Speciality Network: Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Tropical Medicine, Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, 20359, Hamburg, Germany
- Department of Medicine, University Medical Center, Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20251, Hamburg, Germany
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- Speciality Network: Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- German Center for Lung Research (DZL), 35392, Gießen, Germany
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- Institute of Virology, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany.
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 , Berlin, Germany.
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Tecalco-Cruz AC, Zepeda-Cervantes J. Protein ISGylation: a posttranslational modification with implications for malignant neoplasms. EXPLORATION OF TARGETED ANTI-TUMOR THERAPY 2023; 4:699-715. [PMID: 37711589 PMCID: PMC10497404 DOI: 10.37349/etat.2023.00162] [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: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
Abstract
Interferon (IFN)-stimulated gene 15 (ISG15) is a member of the ubiquitin-like (UBL) protein family that can modify specific proteins via a catalytic process called ISGylation. This posttranslational modification can modulate the stability of the ISGylated proteins and protein-protein interactions. Some proteins modified by ISG15 have been identified in malignant neoplasms, suggesting the functional relevance of ISGylation in cancer. This review discusses the ISGylated proteins reported in malignant neoplasms that suggest the potential of ISG15 as a biomarker and therapeutic target in cancer.
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- Angeles C. Tecalco-Cruz
- Postgraduate in Genomic Sciences, Campus Del Valle, Autonomous University of Mexico City (UACM), CDMX 03100, Mexico
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), CDMX 04510, Mexico
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Xu T, Zhu C, Chen J, Song F, Ren X, Wang S, Yi X, Zhang Y, Zhang W, Hu Q, Qin H, Liu Y, Zhang S, Tan Z, Pan Z, Huang P, Ge M. ISG15 and ISGylation modulates cancer stem cell-like characteristics in promoting tumor growth of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma. J Exp Clin Cancer Res 2023; 42:182. [PMID: 37501099 PMCID: PMC10373324 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-023-02751-9] [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: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) was a rare and extremely malignant endocrine cancer with the distinct hallmark of high proportion of cancer stem cell-like characteristics. Therapies aiming to cancer stem-like cells (CSCs) were emerging as a new direction in cancer treatment, but targeting ATC CSCs remained challenging, mainly due to incomplete insights of the regulatory mechanism of CSCs. Here, we unveiled a novel role of ISG15 in the modulation of ATC CSCs. METHODS The expression of ubiquitin-like proteins were detected by bioinformatics and immunohistochemistry. The correlation between ISG15 expression and tumor stem cells and malignant progression of ATC was analyzed by single-cell RNA sequence from the Gene Expression Omnibus. Flow cytometry combined with immunofluorescence were used to verify the enrichment of ISG15 and ISGyaltion in cancer stem cells. The effect and mechanism of ISG15 and KPNA2 on cancer stem cell-like characteristics of ATC cells were determined by molecular biology experiments. Mass spectrometry combined with immunoprecipitation to screen the substrates of ISG15 and validate its ISGylation modification. Nude mice and zebrafish xenograft models were utilized to demonstrate that ISG15 regulates stem cell characteristics and promotes malignant progression of ATC. RESULTS We found that among several ubiquitin proteins, only ISG15 was aberrantly expressed in ATC and enriched in CSCs. Single-cell sequencing analysis revealed that abnormal expression of ISG15 were intensely associated with stemness and malignant cells in ATC. Inhibition of ISG15 expression dramatically attenuated clone and sphere formation of ATC cells, and facilitated its sensitivity to doxorubicin. Notably, overexpression of ISGylation, but not the non-ISGylation mutant, effectively reinforced cancer stem cell-like characteristics. Mechanistically, ISG15 mediated the ISGylation of KPNA2 and impeded its ubiquitination to promote stability, further maintaining cancer stem cell-like characteristics. Finally, depletion of ISG15 inhibited ATC growth and metastasis in xenografted mouse and zebrafish models. CONCLUSION Our studies not only provided new insights into potential intervention strategies targeting ATC CSCs, but also uncovered the novel biological functions and mechanisms of ISG15 and ISGylation for maintaining ATC cancer stem cell-like characteristics.
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- Tong Xu
- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Center, Cancer Center, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated People's Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
- Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
- Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
- Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Center, Cancer Center, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated People's Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, China.
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Pipicelli F, Baumann N, Di Giaimo R, Forero-Echeverry A, Kyrousi C, Bonrath R, Maccarrone G, Jabaudon D, Cappello S. Non-cell-autonomous regulation of interneuron specification mediated by extracellular vesicles. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 9:eadd8164. [PMID: 37205765 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.add8164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
Abstract
Disruption in neurogenesis and neuronal migration can influence the assembly of cortical circuits, affecting the excitatory-inhibitory balance and resulting in neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders. Using ventral cerebral organoids and dorsoventral cerebral assembloids with mutations in the extracellular matrix gene LGALS3BP, we show that extracellular vesicles released into the extracellular environment regulate the molecular differentiation of neurons, resulting in alterations in migratory dynamics. To investigate how extracellular vesicles affect neuronal specification and migration dynamics, we collected extracellular vesicles from ventral cerebral organoids carrying a mutation in LGALS3BP, previously identified in individuals with cortical malformations and neuropsychiatric disorders. These results revealed differences in protein composition and changes in dorsoventral patterning. Proteins associated with cell fate decision, neuronal migration, and extracellular matrix composition were altered in mutant extracellular vesicles. Moreover, we show that treatment with extracellular vesicles changes the transcriptomic profile in neural progenitor cells. Our results indicate that neuronal molecular differentiation can be influenced by extracellular vesicles.
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- Fabrizia Pipicelli
- Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany
- International Max Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Basic Neurosciences, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany
- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
- Biomedical Center (BMC), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU), Großhaderner Straße 9, 82152 Planegg-Martinsried, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany
- Biomedical Center (BMC), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU), Großhaderner Straße 9, 82152 Planegg-Martinsried, Germany
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- Department of Basic Neurosciences, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany
- Biomedical Center (BMC), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU), Großhaderner Straße 9, 82152 Planegg-Martinsried, Germany
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Guo K, Shi J, Tang Z, Lai C, Liu C, Li K, Li Z, Xu K. Circular RNA circARHGEF28 inhibited the progression of prostate cancer via the miR-671-5p/LGALS3BP/NF-κB axis. Cancer Sci 2023. [PMID: 37186007 DOI: 10.1111/cas.15820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Circular RNAs (circRNAs) play crucial roles in various biological processes, including prostate cancer (PCa). However, the precise roles and mechanism of circRNAs are complicated. Hence, we studied the function of a circRNA that might be involved in the progression of PCa. In this study, we found that circARHGEF28 was frequently downregulated in PCa tissues and cell lines. Furthermore, gain- and loss-of function experiments in vitro showed that circARHGEF28 inhibited proliferation, migration, and invasion of PCa. Additionally, circARHGEF28 suppressed PCa progression in vivo. Bioinformatics analysis and RNA pull-down and capture assay found that circARHGEF28 sponged miR-671-5p in PCa cells. Importantly, qRT-PCR and dual luciferase assays found that Lectin galactoside-binding soluble 3 binding protein (LGALS3BP) was downstream of miR-671-5p, and western blot analysis further confirmed that LGALS3BP negatively regulated the nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) pathway. These results demonstrated that circARHGEF28 abolished the degradation of LGALS3BP by sponging miR-671-5p, thus blocking the activation of the NF-κB pathway. Our findings revealed that circARHGEF28/miR-671-5p/LGALS3BP/NF-κB may be an important axis that regulates PCa progression.
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- Kaixuan Guo
- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Urological Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Urological Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Urological Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Urological Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Urological Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Urological Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Urological Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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Sun EG, Vijayan V, Park MR, Yoo KH, Cho SH, Bae WK, Shim HJ, Hwang JE, Park IK, Chung IJ. Suppression of triple-negative breast cancer aggressiveness by LGALS3BP via inhibition of the TNF-α-TAK1-MMP9 axis. Cell Death Discov 2023; 9:122. [PMID: 37041137 PMCID: PMC10090165 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-023-01419-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Transforming growth factor-β-activated kinase 1 (TAK1), which is highly expressed and aberrantly activated in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), plays a pivotal role in metastasis and progression. This makes it a potential therapeutic target for TNBC. Previously, we reported lectin galactoside-binding soluble 3 binding protein (LGALS3BP) as a negative regulator of TAK1 signaling in the inflammatory response and inflammation-associated cancer progression. However, the role of LGALS3BP and its molecular interaction with TAK1 in TNBC remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the function and underlying mechanism of action of LGALS3BP in TNBC progression and determine the therapeutic potential of nanoparticle-mediated delivery of LGALS3BP in TNBC. We found that LGALS3BP overexpression suppressed the overall aggressive phenotype of TNBC cells in vitro and in vivo. LGALS3BP inhibited TNF-α-mediated gene expression of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9), which encodes a protein crucial for lung metastasis in TNBC patients. Mechanistically, LGALS3BP suppressed TNF-α-mediated activation of TAK1, a key kinase linking TNF-α stimulation and MMP9 expression in TNBC. Nanoparticle-mediated delivery enabled tumor-specific targeting and inhibited TAK1 phosphorylation and MMP9 expression in tumor tissues, suppressing primary tumor growth and lung metastasis in vivo. Our findings reveal a novel role of LGALS3BP in TNBC progression and demonstrate the therapeutic potential of nanoparticle-mediated delivery of LGALS3BP in TNBC.
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- Eun-Gene Sun
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
- Immunotherapy Innovation Center, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Global Future Biomedical Scientists at Chonnam National University, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
- Immunotherapy Innovation Center, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
- Combinatorial Tumor Immunotherapy MRC Center, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Global Future Biomedical Scientists at Chonnam National University, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea.
- Immunotherapy Innovation Center, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea.
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Ding Q, Zhang G, Wang Y, Xu L, Wu M, Zhou Y, Xu T, Meng X, Huang C, Zhang L. β-catenin ISGylation promotes lipid deposition and apoptosis in ethanol-stimulated liver injury models. Redox Rep 2022; 27:239-248. [PMID: 36259544 PMCID: PMC9586657 DOI: 10.1080/13510002.2022.2109360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Background The restoration of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway to alleviate alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD) progression is under study as a new strategy for alcoholic liver disease (ALD) treatment. Recent studies have indicated that interferon-stimulated gene 15 (ISG15) can covalently bind to β-catenin by HECT E3 ubiquitin ligase 5 (HERC5), leading to ISG degradation and downregulation of β-catenin levels. However, the relationship between β-catenin and the ISG15 system in AFLD remains unclear. Methods Here, we explored the roles of the ISG15 system in β-catenin activation and in the pathogenesis of alcohol-induced liver injury and steatosis. Results In this study, HERC5 silencing upregulated β-catenin protein expression and inhibited lipid metabolism disorders and cell apoptosis. Reduced β-catenin protein expression, increased lipid metabolism disorders, and cell apoptosis were detected in cells induced with HERC5 overexpression, which was reversible with the reactive oxygen species (ROS) inhibitor. All the above results were statistically analyzed. Thus, these observations demonstrate that β-catenin ISGylation is a prominent regulator of ALD pathology, which works by regulating ROS to induce lipid metabolism disorders and cell apoptosis. Conclusion Our findings provided the mechanism involved in the β-catenin ISGylation, allowing for future studies on the prevention or amelioration of liver injury in ALD.
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- Qi Ding
- Anhui No.2 Provincial People's Hospital, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of major autoimmune disease, Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune medicines, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of major autoimmune disease, Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune medicines, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of major autoimmune disease, Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune medicines, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of major autoimmune disease, Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune medicines, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of major autoimmune disease, Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune medicines, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of major autoimmune disease, Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune medicines, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of major autoimmune disease, Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune medicines, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of major autoimmune disease, Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune medicines, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of major autoimmune disease, Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China.,The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune medicines, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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The diverse repertoire of ISG15: more intricate than initially thought. Exp Mol Med 2022; 54:1779-1792. [PMID: 36319753 PMCID: PMC9722776 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-022-00872-3] [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: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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ISG15, the product of interferon (IFN)-stimulated gene 15, is the first identified ubiquitin-like protein (UBL), which plays multifaceted roles not only as a free intracellular or extracellular molecule but also as a post-translational modifier in the process of ISG15 conjugation (ISGylation). ISG15 has only been identified in vertebrates, indicating that the functions of ISG15 and its conjugation are restricted to higher eukaryotes and have evolved with IFN signaling. Despite the highlighted complexity of ISG15 and ISGylation, it has been suggested that ISG15 and ISGylation profoundly impact a variety of cellular processes, including protein translation, autophagy, exosome secretion, cytokine secretion, cytoskeleton dynamics, DNA damage response, telomere shortening, and immune modulation, which emphasizes the necessity of reassessing ISG15 and ISGylation. However, the underlying mechanisms and molecular consequences of ISG15 and ISGylation remain poorly defined, largely due to a lack of knowledge on the ISG15 target repertoire. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the mechanistic understanding and molecular consequences of ISG15 and ISGylation. We also highlight new insights into the roles of ISG15 and ISGylation not only in physiology but also in the pathogenesis of various human diseases, especially in cancer, which could contribute to therapeutic intervention in human diseases.
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Fucosyltransferase 4 Predicts Patient Outcome in Rectal Cancer through an Immune Microenvironment-Mediated Multi-Mechanism. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2022; 2022:4637570. [PMID: 36164349 PMCID: PMC9509229 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4637570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Colorectal cancer is the most common type of gastrointestinal malignant tumors worldwide. Standardization of the strategy for the precise treatment of this cancer has been a major challenge. Enrichment analysis of six gene groups (colon cancer-specific genes (upregulated and downregulated); rectal cancer-specific genes (upregulated and downregulated); and common genes (upregulated and downregulated)) revealed the common and specific features of colon and rectal cancer, particularly a hyperactive immune response in rectal cancer. Key common genes exhibited a similar expression pattern, but were associated with distinct patient prognosis in colon and rectal cancer. FUT4 was a core regulatory gene in rectal cancer; it can decrease the level of infiltration by M2 macrophages in the tumor immune microenvironment and participate in the positive regulation of the immune system and glycoprotein biosynthetic process, thereby affecting the outcome of patients with rectal cancer. FUT4 co-expression genes can influence patient’s survival time by regulating the cell cycle. Among the regulators of FUT4 co-expression genes, checkpoint kinase 2 (CHEK2) was linked to patient outcome.
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Tecalco Cruz AC. Free ISG15 and protein ISGylation emerging in SARS-CoV-2 infection. Curr Drug Targets 2022; 23:686-691. [PMID: 35297347 DOI: 10.2174/1389450123666220316094720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Interferon-simulated gene 15 (ISG15) belongs to the family of ubiquitin-like proteins. ISG15 acts as a cytokine and modifies proteins through ISGylation. This posttranslational modification has been associated with antiviral and immune response pathways. In addition, it is known that the genome of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) encodes proteases critical for viral replication. Consequently, these proteases are also central in the progression of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Interestingly, the protease SARS-CoV-2-PLpro removes ISG15 from ISGylated proteins such as IRF3 and MDA5, affecting immune and antiviral defense from the host. Here, the implications of ISG15, ISGylation, and generation of SARS-CoV-2-PLpro inhibitors in SARS-CoV-2 infection are discussed.
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- Angeles C Tecalco Cruz
- Posgrado en Ciencias Genómicas, Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México (UACM), CDMX, México
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Tecalco-Cruz AC, Pedraza-Chaverri J, Briones-Herrera A, Cruz-Ramos E, López-Canovas L, Zepeda-Cervantes J. Protein degradation-associated mechanisms that are affected in Alzheimer´s disease. Mol Cell Biochem 2022; 477:915-925. [PMID: 35083609 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-021-04334-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia associated with age-related neurodegeneration. Alteration of several molecular mechanisms has been correlated with the progression of AD. In recent years, dysregulation of proteostasis-associated pathways has emerged as a potential risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases. This review investigated the ubiquitin-proteasome system, lysosome-associated degradation, endoplasmic-reticulum-associated degradation, and the formation of advanced glycation end products. These pathways involved in proteostasis have been reported to be altered in AD, suggesting that their study may be critical for identifying new biomarkers and target molecules for AD.
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- Angeles C Tecalco-Cruz
- Posgrado en Ciencias Genómicas, Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México (UACM), Apdo. Postal 03100, Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Biología. Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apdo. Postal 04510, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Departamento de Biología. Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apdo. Postal 04510, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Posgrado en Ciencias Genómicas, Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México (UACM), Apdo. Postal 03100, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Posgrado en Ciencias Genómicas, Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México (UACM), Apdo. Postal 03100, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apdo. Postal 04510, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Ji Y, Lv J, Sun D, Huang Y. Therapeutic strategies targeting Wnt/β‑catenin signaling for colorectal cancer (Review). Int J Mol Med 2022; 49:1. [PMID: 34713301 PMCID: PMC8589460 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2021.5056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common carcinomas. Although great progress has been made in recent years, CRC survival remains unsatisfactory due to high metastasis and recurrence. Understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms of CRC tumorigenesis and metastasis has become increasingly important. Recently, aberrant Wnt/β‑catenin signaling has been reported to be strongly associated with CRC tumorigenesis, metastasis and recurrence. Therefore, the Wnt/β‑catenin signaling pathway has potential value as a therapeutic target for CRC. In the present review, the dysregulation of this pathway in CRC and the promoting or suppressing function of therapeutic targets on CRC were explored. In addition, the interaction between this pathway and epithelial‑mesenchymal transition (EMT), cell stemness, mutations, metastasis‑related genes and tumor angiogenesis in CRC cells were also investigated. Numerous studies on this pathway may help identify the potential diagnostic and prognostic markers and therapeutic targets for CRC.
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- Yong Ji
- Department of General Surgery, Jingjiang People's Hospital, Jingjiang, Jiangsu 214500, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jingjiang People's Hospital, Jingjiang, Jiangsu 214500, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jingjiang People's Hospital, Jingjiang, Jiangsu 214500, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Jingjiang People's Hospital, Jingjiang, Jiangsu 214500, P.R. China
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Osteosarcoma exocytosis of soluble LGALS3BP mediates macrophages toward a tumoricidal phenotype. Cancer Lett 2021; 528:1-15. [PMID: 34952143 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2021.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This study aimed to elucidate the interactions between osteosarcoma (OS) and M1 macrophages infiltrated into the tumor microenvironment and to explore the underlying mechanisms whereby M1 macrophages influence the growth of OS, so that novel treatments of OS can be developed. A transwell co-culture system, an indirect conditioned medium culture system and two orthotopic bearing OS models were established to assess for the interplay between M1 macrophages and OS. We found that the co-culture of M1 macrophages with OS cells significantly inhibited the growth of the tumor cells by inducing apoptosis. Furthermore, HSPA1L secreted by M1 macrophages exerted this anti-tumor effect through the IRAK1 and IRAK4 pathways. LGALS3BP secreted by OS cells bound to the ligand LGALS3 on M1 macrophages and thereby induced the secretion of Hspa11 via Akt phosphorylation. In vivo experiments demonstrated that the culture supernatant of OS-stimulated M1 macrophages significantly inhibited the growth of OS, whereas silencing Lgals3bp promoted the progression of OS. In conclusion, OS modifies the phenotype of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) and thereby influences the apoptosis of OS cells through soluble factors. The modulation of TAMs may be a promising and effective therapeutic approach in OS.
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Kyrousi C, O’Neill AC, Brazovskaja A, He Z, Kielkowski P, Coquand L, Di Giaimo R, D’ Andrea P, Belka A, Forero Echeverry A, Mei D, Lenge M, Cruceanu C, Buchsbaum IY, Khattak S, Fabien G, Binder E, Elmslie F, Guerrini R, Baffet AD, Sieber SA, Treutlein B, Robertson SP, Cappello S. Extracellular LGALS3BP regulates neural progenitor position and relates to human cortical complexity. Nat Commun 2021; 12:6298. [PMID: 34728600 PMCID: PMC8564519 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-26447-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Basal progenitors (BPs), including intermediate progenitors and basal radial glia, are generated from apical radial glia and are enriched in gyrencephalic species like humans, contributing to neuronal expansion. Shortly after generation, BPs delaminate towards the subventricular zone, where they further proliferate before differentiation. Gene expression alterations involved in BP delamination and function in humans are poorly understood. Here, we study the role of LGALS3BP, so far known as a cancer biomarker, which is a secreted protein enriched in human neural progenitors (NPCs). We show that individuals with LGALS3BP de novo variants exhibit altered local gyrification, sulcal depth, surface area and thickness in their cortex. Additionally, using cerebral organoids, human fetal tissues and mice, we show that LGALS3BP regulates the position of NPCs. Single-cell RNA-sequencing and proteomics reveal that LGALS3BP-mediated mechanisms involve the extracellular matrix in NPCs' anchoring and migration within the human brain. We propose that its temporal expression influences NPCs' delamination, corticogenesis and gyrification extrinsically.
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- Christina Kyrousi
- grid.419548.50000 0000 9497 5095Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, 80804 Munich, Germany ,grid.5216.00000 0001 2155 0800Present Address: First Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece and University Mental Health, Neurosciences and Precision Medicine Research Institute “Costas Stefanis”, Athens, Greece
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- grid.29980.3a0000 0004 1936 7830Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, University of Otago, 9054 Dunedin, New Zealand
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- grid.419518.00000 0001 2159 1813Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- grid.419518.00000 0001 2159 1813Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, 04103 Leipzig, Germany ,grid.5801.c0000 0001 2156 2780ETH Zurich, Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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- grid.6936.a0000000123222966Department of Chemistry, Chair of Organic Chemistry II, Center for Integrated Protein Science (CIPSM), Technische Universität München, Garching, Germany ,grid.5252.00000 0004 1936 973XPresent Address: Department Chemie Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377 München, Germany
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- grid.4444.00000 0001 2112 9282Institut Curie, PSL Research University, CNRS, UMR 144, 26 rue d’Ulm, F-75005 Paris, France
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- grid.419548.50000 0000 9497 5095Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, 80804 Munich, Germany ,grid.4691.a0000 0001 0790 385XDepartment of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- grid.419548.50000 0000 9497 5095Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, 80804 Munich, Germany
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- grid.419548.50000 0000 9497 5095Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, 80804 Munich, Germany
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- grid.413181.e0000 0004 1757 8562Neuroscience Department, Children’s Hospital A. Meyer-University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy
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- grid.413181.e0000 0004 1757 8562Neuroscience Department, Children’s Hospital A. Meyer-University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy
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- grid.419548.50000 0000 9497 5095Department of Translational Research in Psychiatry, Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, 80804 Munich, Germany
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- grid.419548.50000 0000 9497 5095Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, 80804 Munich, Germany ,grid.5252.00000 0004 1936 973XGraduate School of Systemic Neurosciences, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, 82152 Munich Planegg, Germany
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- grid.4488.00000 0001 2111 7257DFG-Research Center and Cluster of Excellence for Regenerative Therapies (CRTD), School of Medicine, Technical University Dresden, 01307 Dresden, Germany ,grid.4912.e0000 0004 0488 7120Present Address: Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI) in Bahrain, Adliya, Kingdom of Bahrain
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- grid.50550.350000 0001 2175 4109Unité de Foetopathologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, CHU Robert Debré, F-75019 Paris, France
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- grid.419548.50000 0000 9497 5095Department of Translational Research in Psychiatry, Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, 80804 Munich, Germany
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- grid.4464.20000 0001 2161 2573South West Thames Regional Genetics Service, St George’s, University of London, London, SW17 0RE UK
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- grid.413181.e0000 0004 1757 8562Neuroscience Department, Children’s Hospital A. Meyer-University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy
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- grid.4444.00000 0001 2112 9282Institut Curie, PSL Research University, CNRS, UMR 144, 26 rue d’Ulm, F-75005 Paris, France
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- grid.6936.a0000000123222966Department of Chemistry, Chair of Organic Chemistry II, Center for Integrated Protein Science (CIPSM), Technische Universität München, Garching, Germany
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- grid.419518.00000 0001 2159 1813Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, 04103 Leipzig, Germany ,grid.5801.c0000 0001 2156 2780ETH Zurich, Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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- grid.29980.3a0000 0004 1936 7830Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, University of Otago, 9054 Dunedin, New Zealand
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- grid.419548.50000 0000 9497 5095Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, 80804 Munich, Germany
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Capone E, Iacobelli S, Sala G. Role of galectin 3 binding protein in cancer progression: a potential novel therapeutic target. J Transl Med 2021; 19:405. [PMID: 34565385 PMCID: PMC8474792 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-021-03085-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The lectin galactoside-binding soluble 3 binding protein (LGALS3BP) is a secreted, hyperglycosylated protein expressed by the majority of human cells. It was first identified as cancer and metastasis associated protein, while its role in innate immune response upon viral infection remains still to be clarified. Since its discovery dated in early 90 s, a large body of literature has been accumulating highlighting both a prognostic and functional role for LGALS3BP in cancer. Moreover, data from our group and other have strongly suggested that this protein is enriched in cancer-associated extracellular vesicles and may be considered a promising candidate for a targeted therapy in LGALS3BP positive cancers. Here, we extensively reviewed the literature relative to LGALS3BP role in cancer and its potential value as a therapeutic target.
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- Emily Capone
- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100, Chieti, Italy.,Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), Via Polacchi 11, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100, Chieti, Italy. .,Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), Via Polacchi 11, 66100, Chieti, Italy.
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Role of Metastasis Suppressor KAI1/CD82 in Different Cancers. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2021; 2021:9924473. [PMID: 34306081 PMCID: PMC8285166 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9924473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Metastasis is one of the characteristics of malignant tumors and the main cause of death worldwide. The process of metastasis is mainly affected by tumor metastasis genes, tumor metastasis suppressor genes, tumor microenvironment, extracellular matrix degradation, and other factors. Thus, it is essential to elucidate the mechanism of metastasis and find the therapeutic targets in order to prevent the development of malignant tumors. KAI1/CD82, a member of tetraspanin superfamily of glycoproteins, has been reported as a tumor metastasis suppressor gene in various types of cancers without affecting the tumor formation. Many studies have demonstrated that low expression of KAI1/CD82 might lead to poor prognosis due to its interactions with other tetraspanins and integrins, resulting in the regulation of cell motility and invasion, cell-cell adhesion, and apoptosis. Considering its pathological and physiological significance, KAI1/CD82 could be a potential strategy for clinical predicting and preventing tumor progression and metastasis. The present review aims to discuss the role of KAI1/CD82 in metastasis for different cancers and examine its prospects as a metastasis biomarker and a therapeutic target.
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Cho SH, Shim HJ, Park MR, Choi JN, Akanda MR, Hwang JE, Bae WK, Lee KH, Sun EG, Chung IJ. Lgals3bp suppresses colon inflammation and tumorigenesis through the downregulation of TAK1-NF-κB signaling. Cell Death Discov 2021; 7:65. [PMID: 33824294 PMCID: PMC8024364 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-021-00447-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Galectin 3-binding protein (LGALS3BP, also known as 90K) is a multifunctional glycoprotein involved in immunity and cancer. However, its precise role in colon inflammation and tumorigenesis remains unclear. Here, we showed that Lgals3bp-/- mice were highly susceptible to colitis and colon tumorigenesis, accompanied by the induction of inflammatory responses. In acute colitis, NF-κB was highly activated in the colon of Lgals3bp-/- mice, leading to the excessive production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6, TNFα, and IL-1β. Mechanistically, Lgals3bp suppressed NF-κB through the downregulation of TAK1 in colon epithelial cells. There was no significant difference in the pro-inflammatory cytokine levels between wild-type and Lgals3bp-/- mice in a chronic inflammatory state, during colon tumorigenesis. Instead, Lgals3bp-/- mice showed elevated levels of GM-CSF, compared to those in WT mice. We also found that GM-CSF promoted the accumulation of myeloid-derived suppressor cells and ultimately increased colon tumorigenesis in Lgals3bp-/- mice. Taken together, Lgals3bp plays a critical role in the suppression of colitis and colon tumorigenesis through the downregulation of the TAK1-NF-κB-cytokine axis. These findings suggest that LGALS3BP is a novel immunotherapeutic target for colon inflammation and tumorigenesis.
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- Sang-Hee Cho
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
- Immunotherapy Innovation Center, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
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- Combinatorial Tumor Immunotherapy MRC Center, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
- Department of Pathology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
- Combinatorial Tumor Immunotherapy MRC Center, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
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- Immunotherapy Innovation Center, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
- Combinatorial Tumor Immunotherapy MRC Center, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
- Department of Pathology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea.
- Immunotherapy Innovation Center, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, Republic of Korea.
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Tecalco-Cruz AC. Molecular Pathways of Interferon-Stimulated Gene 15: Implications in Cancer. Curr Protein Pept Sci 2021; 22:19-28. [DOI: 10.2174/1389203721999201208200747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 10/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Human interferon-stimulated gene 15 (ISG15) is a 15-kDa ubiquitin-like protein that
can be detected as either free ISG15 or covalently associated with its target proteins through a process
termed ISGylation. Interestingly, extracellular free ISG15 has been proposed as a cytokinelike
protein, whereas ISGylation is a posttranslational modification. ISG15 is a small protein with
implications in some biological processes and pathologies that include cancer. This review highlights
the findings of both free ISG15 and protein ISGylation involved in several molecular pathways,
emerging as central elements in some cancer types.
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- Angeles C. Tecalco-Cruz
- Programa en Ciencias Genomicas, Universidad Autonoma de la Ciudad de Mexico (UACM), Apdo. Postal 03100, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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Marsay KS, Greaves S, Mahabaleshwar H, Ho CM, Roehl H, Monk PN, Carney TJ, Partridge LJ. Tetraspanin Cd9b and Cxcl12a/Cxcr4b have a synergistic effect on the control of collective cell migration. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0260372. [PMID: 34847198 PMCID: PMC8631670 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0260372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Collective cell migration is essential for embryonic development and homeostatic processes. During zebrafish development, the posterior lateral line primordium (pLLP) navigates along the embryo flank by collective cell migration. The chemokine receptors, Cxcr4b and Cxcr7b, as well as their cognate ligand, Cxcl12a, are essential for this process. We corroborate that knockdown of the zebrafish cd9 tetraspanin orthologue, cd9b, results in mild pLL abnormalities. Through generation of CRISPR and TALEN mutants, we show that cd9a and cd9b function partially redundantly in pLLP migration, which is delayed in the cd9b single and cd9a; cd9b double mutants. This delay led to a transient reduction in neuromast numbers. Loss of both Cd9a and Cd9b sensitized embryos to reduced Cxcr4b and Cxcl12a levels. Together these results provide evidence that Cd9 modulates collective cell migration of the pLLP during zebrafish development. One interpretation of these observations is that Cd9 contributes to more effective chemokine signalling.
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- Katherine S. Marsay
- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Department of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Science, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Science, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Experimental Medicine Building, Yunnan Garden Campus, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Experimental Medicine Building, Yunnan Garden Campus, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Science, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Science, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Experimental Medicine Building, Yunnan Garden Campus, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Tecalco-Cruz AC, Ramírez-Jarquín JO, Cruz-Ramos E. Regulation and action of interferon-stimulated gene 15 in breast cancer cells. Hum Cell 2020; 33:954-962. [DOI: 10.1007/s13577-020-00414-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Xu R, Greening DW, Chen M, Rai A, Ji H, Takahashi N, Simpson RJ. Surfaceome of Exosomes Secreted from the Colorectal Cancer Cell Line SW480: Peripheral and Integral Membrane Proteins Analyzed by Proteolysis and TX114. Proteomics 2020; 19:e1700453. [PMID: 30865381 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201700453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2018] [Revised: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Exosomes are important bidirectional cell-cell communicators in normal and pathological physiology. Although exosomal surface membrane proteins (surfaceome) enable target cell recognition and are an attractive source of disease marker, they are poorly understood. Here, a comprehensive surfaceome analysis of exosomes secreted by the colorectal cancer cell line SW480 is described. Sodium carbonate extraction/Triton X-114 phase separation and mild proteolysis (proteinase K, PK) of intact exosomes is used in combination with label-free quantitative mass spectrometry to identify 1025 exosomal proteins of which 208 are predicted to be integral membrane proteins (IMPs) according to TOPCONS and GRAVY scores. Interrogation of UniProt database-annotated proteins reveals 124 predicted peripherally-associated membrane proteins (PMPs). Surprisingly, 108 RNA-binding proteins (RBPs)/RNA nucleoproteins (RNPs) are found in the carbonate/Triton X-114 insoluble fraction. Mild PK treatment of SW480-GFP labeled exosomes reveal 58 proteolytically cleaved IMPs and 14 exoplasmic PMPs (e.g., CLU/GANAB/LGALS3BP). Interestingly, 18 RBPs/RNPs (e.g., EIF3L/RPL6) appear bound to the outer exosome surface since they are sensitive to PK proteolysis. The finding that outer surface-localized miRNA Let-7a-5p is RNase A-resistant, but degraded by a combination of RNase A/PK treatment suggests exosomal miRNA species also reside on the outer surface of exosomes bound to RBPs/RNPs.
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- Rong Xu
- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS), La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3086, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS), La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3086, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS), La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3086, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS), La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3086, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS), La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3086, Australia
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- Department of Applied Biological Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu City, Tokyo, 183-8509, Japan.,Global Innovation Research Organization, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu City, Tokyo, 183-8538, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS), La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3086, Australia.,Global Innovation Research Organization, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu City, Tokyo, 183-8538, Japan
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Ke J, Tian J, Mei S, Ying P, Yang N, Wang X, Zou D, Peng X, Yang Y, Zhu Y, Gong Y, Wang Z, Gong J, Zhong R, Chang J, Miao X. Genetic Predisposition to Colon and Rectal Adenocarcinoma Is Mediated by a Super-enhancer Polymorphism Coactivating CD9 and PLEKHG6. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2020; 29:850-859. [PMID: 31988071 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-19-1116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Revised: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified dozens of loci associated with colon and rectal adenocarcinoma risk. As tissue-specific super-enhancers (SE) play important roles in tumorigenesis, we systematically investigate SEs and inner variants in established GWAS loci to decipher the underlying biological mechanisms. METHODS Through a comprehensive bioinformatics analysis on multi-omics data, we screen potential single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in cancer-specific SEs, and then subject them to a two-stage case-control study containing 4,929 cases and 7,083 controls from the Chinese population. A series of functional assays, including reporter gene assays, electrophoretic mobility shift assays (EMSA), CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, chromosome conformation capture (3C) assays, and cell proliferation experiments, are performed to characterize the variant's molecular consequence and target genes. RESULTS The SNP rs11064124 in 12p13.31 is found significantly associated with the risk of colon and rectal adenocarcinoma with an odds ratio (OR) of 0.87 [95% confidence interval (CI), 0.82-0.92, P = 8.67E-06]. The protective rs11064124-G weakens the binding affinity with vitamin D receptor (VDR) and increases the enhancer's activity and interactions with two target genes' promoters, thus coactivating the transcription of CD9 and PLEKHG6, which are both putative tumor suppressor genes for colon and rectal adenocarcinoma. CONCLUSIONS Our integrative study highlights an SE polymorphism rs11064124 and two susceptibility genes CD9 and PLEKHG6 in 12p13.31 for colon and rectal adenocarcinoma. IMPACT These findings suggest a novel insight for genetic pathogenesis of colon and rectal adenocarcinoma, involving transcriptional coactivation of diverse susceptibility genes via the SE element as a gene regulation hub.
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- Juntao Ke
- State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubation), Key Laboratory of Environment & Health (Ministry of Education), Ministry of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environment and Health (Wuhan), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubation), Key Laboratory of Environment & Health (Ministry of Education), Ministry of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environment and Health (Wuhan), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubation), Key Laboratory of Environment & Health (Ministry of Education), Ministry of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environment and Health (Wuhan), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubation), Key Laboratory of Environment & Health (Ministry of Education), Ministry of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environment and Health (Wuhan), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubation), Key Laboratory of Environment & Health (Ministry of Education), Ministry of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environment and Health (Wuhan), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubation), Key Laboratory of Environment & Health (Ministry of Education), Ministry of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environment and Health (Wuhan), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubation), Key Laboratory of Environment & Health (Ministry of Education), Ministry of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environment and Health (Wuhan), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubation), Key Laboratory of Environment & Health (Ministry of Education), Ministry of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environment and Health (Wuhan), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubation), Key Laboratory of Environment & Health (Ministry of Education), Ministry of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environment and Health (Wuhan), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubation), Key Laboratory of Environment & Health (Ministry of Education), Ministry of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environment and Health (Wuhan), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubation), Key Laboratory of Environment & Health (Ministry of Education), Ministry of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environment and Health (Wuhan), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubation), Key Laboratory of Environment & Health (Ministry of Education), Ministry of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environment and Health (Wuhan), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,College of Informatics, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubation), Key Laboratory of Environment & Health (Ministry of Education), Ministry of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environment and Health (Wuhan), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubation), Key Laboratory of Environment & Health (Ministry of Education), Ministry of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environment and Health (Wuhan), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubation), Key Laboratory of Environment & Health (Ministry of Education), Ministry of Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environment and Health (Wuhan), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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The host response to viral infection includes the induction of type I interferons and the subsequent upregulation of hundreds of interferon-stimulated genes. Ubiquitin-like protein ISG15 is an interferon-induced protein that has been implicated as a central player in the host antiviral response. Over the past 15 years, efforts to understand how ISG15 protects the host during infection have revealed that its actions are diverse and pathogen-dependent. In this Review, we describe new insights into how ISG15 directly inhibits viral replication and discuss the recent finding that ISG15 modulates the host damage and repair response, immune response and other host signalling pathways. We also explore the viral immune-evasion strategies that counteract the actions of ISG15. These findings are integrated with a discussion of the recent identification of ISG15-deficient individuals and a cellular receptor for ISG15 that provides new insights into how ISG15 shapes the host response to viral infection. Ubiquitin-like protein ISG15 is an interferon-induced protein that has been implicated as a central player in the host antiviral response. In this Review, Perng and Lenschow provide new insights into how ISG15 restricts and shapes the host response to viral infection and the viral immune-evasion strategies that counteract ISG15.
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- Yi-Chieh Perng
- Department of Internal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA. .,Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA.
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Hong CS, Park MR, Sun EG, Choi W, Hwang JE, Bae WK, Rhee JH, Cho SH, Chung IJ. Gal-3BP Negatively Regulates NF-κB Signaling by Inhibiting the Activation of TAK1. Front Immunol 2019; 10:1760. [PMID: 31402917 PMCID: PMC6677151 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.01760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 07/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Galectin-3-binding protein (Gal-3BP) is a member of the family of scavenger receptor cysteine-rich (SRCR) domain-containing proteins, which are associated with the immune system. However, the functional roles and signaling mechanisms of Gal-3BP in host defense and the immune response remain largely unknown. Here, we identified cellular Gal-3BP as a negative regulator of NF-κB activation and proinflammatory cytokine production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated murine embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs). Furthermore, cellular Gal-3BP interacted with transforming growth factor β-activated kinase 1 (TAK1), a crucial mediator of NF-κB activation in response to cellular stress. Gal-3BP inhibited the phosphorylation of TAK1, leading to suppression of its kinase activity and reduced protein stability. In vivo we found that Lgals3BP deficiency in mice enhanced LPS-induced proinflammatory cytokine release and rendered mice more sensitive to LPS-induced endotoxin shock. Overall, these results suggest that Gal-3BP is a novel suppressor of TAK1-dependent NF-κB activation that may have potential in the prevention and treatment of inflammatory diseases.
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- Chang-Soo Hong
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, South Korea.,Combinatorial Tumor Immunotherapy MRC, Clinical Vaccine R&D Center and Department of Microbiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, South Korea
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- Combinatorial Tumor Immunotherapy MRC, Clinical Vaccine R&D Center and Department of Microbiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, South Korea.,Combinatorial Tumor Immunotherapy MRC, Clinical Vaccine R&D Center and Department of Microbiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, South Korea
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Zhang X, Ding H, Lu Z, Ding L, Song Y, Jing Y, Hu Q, Dong Y, Ni Y. Increased LGALS3BP promotes proliferation and migration of oral squamous cell carcinoma via PI3K/AKT pathway. Cell Signal 2019; 63:109359. [PMID: 31302247 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2019.109359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Revised: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
Previous studies showed that lectin galactoside-binding soluble 3 binding protein (LGALS3BP) is an important participant in tumor progression. However, its prognostic value and functional mechanism in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) are still unclear. In this study, we analyzed LGALS3BP expression in OSCC tissues via Oncomine databases and immunohistochemical staining. LGALS3BP was significantly up-regulated in OSCC tumor tissues. IHC analysis showed that LGALS3BP was predominantly expressed in tumor cells and correlated with poor clinical characteristics. In addition, high LGALS3BP expression predicted poor clinical outcomes and multivariate analysis revealed that LGALS3BP expression was as an independent prognostic factor for OS, DFS and RFS (p < .0001, p = .002, p = .002). Mechanically, LGALS3BP regulated OSCC proliferation and migration via PI3K/AKT pathways, which was abrogated by PI3K inhibitor LY294002 in a dose-dependent manner. Our results suggested that LGALS3BP could be served as a novel independent prognostic factor as well as a potential therapeutic target for OSCC treatment.
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- Xiaoxin Zhang
- Central Laboratory, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Central Laboratory, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Central Laboratory, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Central Laboratory, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China.
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- Central Laboratory, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
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Zhang XF, Wang J, Jia HL, Zhu WW, Lu L, Ye QH, Nelson PJ, Qin Y, Gao DM, Zhou HJ, Qin LX. Core fucosylated glycan-dependent inhibitory effect of QSOX1-S on invasion and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma. Cell Death Discov 2019; 5:84. [PMID: 30962950 PMCID: PMC6447561 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-019-0164-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2019] [Revised: 02/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The goal of the present study was to identify glycoproteins associated with the postoperative relapse of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and to investigate their potential role in HCC metastasis. A method for quantitating N-glycoproteome was used to screen for, and identify, recurrence-related N-linked glycoproteins from 100 serum samples taken from patients with early-stage HCC. The prognostic significance of candidate glycoproteins was then validated in 193 HCC tissues using immunohistochemical staining. Serum core fucosylated quiescin sulfhydryl oxidase 1 (cf-QSOX1) was identified as a leading prognostic glycoprotein that significantly correlated with HCC recurrence. Patients with high serum cf-QSOX1 levels had a significantly longer time to recurrence (TTR) as compared with those with low serum cf-QSOX1. As was seen with serum cf-QSOX1, QSOX1 in HCC tissues was further shown to be significantly associated with good patient outcome. Gain-functional and loss-functional analyses of QSOX1-S were performed in vitro and in vivo. QSOX1-S overexpression significantly increased in vitro apoptosis, but decreased the invasive capacity of HCC cells, and reduced lung metastasis in nude mice models bearing human HCC. Furthermore, overexpression of a mutant version of QSOX1-S, which had eliminated the core-fucosylated glycan at Asn-130, showed no demonstrable effect on invasion or metastasis of HCC cells. Our study suggests that serum cf-QSOX1-S and tumor QSOX1 levels are helpful for predicting recurrence in HCC patients, and its core-fucosylated glycan at Asn-130 is critical for the inhibitory effects of QSOX1-S on invasion and metastasis of HCC
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- Xiao-Fei Zhang
- 1Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital & Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- 2Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province China
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- 1Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital & Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- 1Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital & Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- 1Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital & Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- 3Liver Cancer Institute & Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,4Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis & Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
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- 5Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- 6Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Fudan University, 200032 Shanghai, China
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- 3Liver Cancer Institute & Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,4Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis & Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
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- 3Liver Cancer Institute & Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,4Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis & Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
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- 1Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital & Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,7Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Xu C, Tian G, Jiang C, Xue H, Kuerbanjiang M, Sun L, Gu L, Zhou H, Liu Y, Zhang Z, Xu Q. NPTX2 promotes colorectal cancer growth and liver metastasis by the activation of the canonical Wnt/β-catenin pathway via FZD6. Cell Death Dis 2019; 10:217. [PMID: 30833544 PMCID: PMC6399240 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-019-1467-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2018] [Revised: 02/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Accumulating evidence from clinical and epidemiological studies has highlighted the close correlation between the individual risk of cancer and nervous system diseases. The expression of neuronal pentraxin 2 (NPTX2) is absent in Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, and depression. Herein, we found that NPTX2 mRNA and protein expression was significantly upregulated in colorectal carcinoma (CRC). NPTX2 expression level gradually increased with CRC progression and was closely associated with poor prognosis. In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated that NPTX2 promoted CRC proliferation and metastasis through the activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. As NPTX2 receptors are absent on CRC cells, NPTX2 was shown to physically interact with frizzled class receptor 6 (FZD6) to promote β-catenin translocation into the cell nucleus, resulting in an increase in the expression of MYC, cyclin D1, snail, and N-cadherin along with a decrease in the expression of E-cadherin. Knockdown of FZD6 expression with a small-interfering RNA almost completely reversed the proliferative effects of NPTX2 on CRC development. In conclusion, NPTX2, a molecule related to nervous system diseases, promotes CRC cell proliferation and metastasis through the activation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway via direct interaction with FZD6.
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- Chunjie Xu
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, P.R. China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health; Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, 145 Middle Shandong Road, Shanghai, 200001, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, P.R. China.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, P.R. China.
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Han HG, Moon HW, Jeon YJ. ISG15 in cancer: Beyond ubiquitin-like protein. Cancer Lett 2018; 438:52-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2018.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The Antiviral Activity of the Cellular Glycoprotein LGALS3BP/90K Is Species Specific. J Virol 2018; 92:JVI.00226-18. [PMID: 29743357 PMCID: PMC6026745 DOI: 10.1128/jvi.00226-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Cellular antiviral proteins interfere with distinct steps of replication cycles of viruses. The galectin 3 binding protein (LGALS3BP, also known as 90K) was previously shown to lower the infectivity of nascent human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) virions when expressed in virus-producing cells. This antiviral effect was accompanied by impaired gp160Env processing and reduced viral incorporation of mature Env glycoproteins. Here, we examined the ability of 90K orthologs from primate species to reduce the particle infectivity of distinct lentiviruses. We show that 90K's ability to diminish the infectivity of lentiviral particles is conserved within primate species, with the notable exception of 90K from rhesus macaque. Comparison of active and inactive 90K orthologs and variants uncovered the fact that inhibition of processing of the HIV-1 Env precursor and reduction of cell surface expression of HIV-1 Env gp120 are required, but not sufficient, for 90K-mediated antiviral activity. Rather, 90K-mediated reduction of virion-associated gp120 coincided with antiviral activity, suggesting that 90K impairs the incorporation of HIV-1 Env into budding virions. We show that a single “humanizing” amino acid exchange in the BTB (broad-complex, tramtrack, and bric-à-brac)/POZ (poxvirus and zinc finger) domain is sufficient to fully rescue the antiviral activity of a shortened version of rhesus macaque 90K, but not that of the full-length protein. Comparison of the X-ray structures of the BTB/POZ domains of 90K from rhesus macaques and humans point toward a slightly larger hydrophobic patch at the surface of the rhesus macaque BTB domain that may modulate a direct interaction with either a second 90K domain or a different protein. IMPORTANCE The cellular 90K protein has been shown to diminish the infectivity of nascent HIV-1 particles. When produced in 90K-expressing cells, particles bear smaller amounts of the HIV-1 Env glycoprotein, which is essential for attaching to and entering new target cells in the subsequent infection round. However, whether the antiviral function of 90K is conserved across primates is unknown. Here, we found that 90K orthologs from most primate species, but, surprisingly, not from rhesus macaques, inhibit HIV-1. The introduction of a single amino acid exchange into a short version of the rhesus macaque 90K protein, consisting of the two intermediate domains of 90K, resulted in full restoration of antiviral activity. Structural elucidation of the respective domain suggests that the absence of antiviral activity in the rhesus macaque factor may be linked to a subtle change in protein-protein interaction.
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Loimaranta V, Hepojoki J, Laaksoaho O, Pulliainen AT. Galectin-3-binding protein: A multitask glycoprotein with innate immunity functions in viral and bacterial infections. J Leukoc Biol 2018; 104:777-786. [PMID: 29882603 DOI: 10.1002/jlb.3vmr0118-036r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Revised: 04/17/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Galectin-3-binding protein (Gal-3BP) is a ubiquitous and multifunctional secreted glycoprotein originally identified and mainly studied in the context of neoplastic transformation and cancer progression. However, Gal-3BP expression is induced in viral infection and by a multitude of molecules that either mimic or are characteristic for an ongoing inflammation and microbial infection, such as IFN-α, IFN-β, IFN-γ, TNF-α, poly(I:C), dsRNA, and dsDNA. Furthermore, Gal-3BP belongs to the scavenger receptor cysteine-rich (SRCR) domain-containing protein family, by virtue of its N-terminal SRCR domain. The SRCR domain is found in soluble or membrane-associated innate immunity-related proteins and is implicated in self-nonself discrimination. This review summarizes the current knowledge of structural features of Gal-3BP and its proposed intracellular and extracellular innate immunity functions with special emphasis on viral and bacterial infections.
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- Vuokko Loimaranta
- Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Institute of Biomedicine, Research Center for Cancer, Infections and Immunity, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Medicum, Department of Virology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,Institute of Veterinary Pathology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Biomedicine, Research Center for Cancer, Infections and Immunity, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Institute of Biomedicine, Research Center for Cancer, Infections and Immunity, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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Zuo C, Sheng X, Ma M, Xia M, Ouyang L. ISG15 in the tumorigenesis and treatment of cancer: An emerging role in malignancies of the digestive system. Oncotarget 2018; 7:74393-74409. [PMID: 27626310 PMCID: PMC5342061 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.11911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2016] [Accepted: 09/01/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The interferon-stimulated gene 15 ubiquitin-like modifier (ISG15) encodes an IFN-inducible, ubiquitin-like protein. The ISG15 protein forms conjugates with numerous cellular proteins that are involved in a multitude of cellular functions, including interferon-induced immune responses and the regulation of cellular protein turnover. The expression of ISG15 and ISG15-mediated conjugation has been implicated in a wide range of human tumors and cancer cell lines, but the roles of ISG15 in tumorigenesis and responses to anticancer treatments remain largely unknown. In this review, we discuss the findings of recent studies with regard to the role of ISG15 pathways in cancers of the digestive system.
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- Chaohui Zuo
- Department of Gastroduodenal and Pancreatic Surgery, Translation Medicine Research Center of Liver Cancer, Hunan Cancer Hospital and The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.,Graduate School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Graduate School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Gastroduodenal and Pancreatic Surgery, Translation Medicine Research Center of Liver Cancer, Hunan Cancer Hospital and The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Laboratory of Digestive Oncology, Hunan Province Cancer Institute, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Laboratory of Digestive Oncology, Hunan Province Cancer Institute, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Park SY, Yoon S, Sun EG, Zhou R, Bae JA, Seo YW, Chae JI, Paik MJ, Ha HH, Kim H, Kim KK. Glycoprotein 90K Promotes E-Cadherin Degradation in a Cell Density-Dependent Manner via Dissociation of E-Cadherin-p120-Catenin Complex. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18122601. [PMID: 29207493 PMCID: PMC5751204 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18122601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2017] [Revised: 11/23/2017] [Accepted: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Glycoprotein 90K (also known as LGALS3BP or Mac-2BP) is a tumor-associated protein, and high 90K levels are associated with poor prognosis in some cancers. To clarify the role of 90K as an indicator for poor prognosis and metastasis in epithelial cancers, the present study investigated the effect of 90K on an adherens junctional protein, E-cadherin, which is frequently absent or downregulated in human epithelial cancers. Treatment of certain cancer cells with 90K significantly reduced E-cadherin levels in a cell-population-dependent manner, and these cells showed decreases in cell adhesion and increases in invasive cell motility. Mechanistically, 90K-induced E-cadherin downregulation occurred via ubiquitination-mediated proteasomal degradation. 90K interacted with the E-cadherin–p120-catenin complex and induced its dissociation, altering the phosphorylation status of p120-catenin, whereas it did not associate with β-catenin. In subconfluent cells, 90K decreased membrane-localized p120-catenin and the membrane fraction of the p120-catenin. Particularly, 90K-induced E-cadherin downregulation was diminished in p120-catenin knocked-down cells. Taken together, 90K upregulation promotes the dissociation of the E-cadherin–p120-catenin complex, leading to E-cadherin proteasomal degradation, and thereby destabilizing adherens junctions in less confluent tumor cells. Our results provide a potential mechanism to explain the poor prognosis of cancer patients with high serum 90K levels.
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- So-Yeon Park
- College of Pharmacy, Sunchon National University, 255 Jungang-ro, Sunchon, Jeonnam 57922, Korea.
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- Medical Research Center for Gene Regulation, Brain Korea 21 Project, Chonnam National University Medical School, 160 Baekseo-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
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- Medical Research Center for Gene Regulation, Brain Korea 21 Project, Chonnam National University Medical School, 160 Baekseo-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Sunchon National University, 255 Jungang-ro, Sunchon, Jeonnam 57922, Korea.
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- Medical Research Center for Gene Regulation, Brain Korea 21 Project, Chonnam National University Medical School, 160 Baekseo-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
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- Korea Basic Science Institute, Gwangju Center, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Korea.
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- Department of Dental Pharmacology, School of Dentistry and Institute of Oral Bioscience, BK21 Plus, Chonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Sunchon National University, 255 Jungang-ro, Sunchon, Jeonnam 57922, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Sunchon National University, 255 Jungang-ro, Sunchon, Jeonnam 57922, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Sunchon National University, 255 Jungang-ro, Sunchon, Jeonnam 57922, Korea.
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- Medical Research Center for Gene Regulation, Brain Korea 21 Project, Chonnam National University Medical School, 160 Baekseo-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
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Huo Y, Zong Z, Wang Q, Zhang Z, Deng H. ISG15 silencing increases cisplatin resistance via activating p53-mediated cell DNA repair. Oncotarget 2017; 8:107452-107461. [PMID: 29296177 PMCID: PMC5746079 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.22488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Accepted: 10/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Tumor cells frequently evolved resistance to cisplatin that greatly compromises the efficacy of chemotherapy. Identification of the mechanisms underlying drug resistance is important for developing new therapeutic approaches. ISG15 is found to be elevated in many human carcinomas and cancer cell lines. Here, we identified that the expressions of ISG15 and ISG15-conjugating system were downregulated in drug resistant A549/DDP cells compared to drug sensitive A549 cells. Silencing of ISG15 robustly elevated the resistance to cisplatin, suggesting ISG15 plays an important role in cisplatin resistance. Quantitative proteomics identified 1296 differentially expressed proteins between the control and ISG15 knockdown cells, showing that ISG15 silencing upregulated proteins in p53 pathway, adherens junction and nucleotide excision repair (NER) pathway. We also found that ISG15 silencing induced cell cycle arrest through stabilizing p53 and increasing HnRNP K expression, which allowed the prolonged time for cells to repair cisplatin-damaged DNA. Taken together, we proved that ISG15 downregulation activated the DNA damage/repair pathway to enhance cisplatin resistance in tumor cells.
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- Yi Huo
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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Park J, Han D, Do M, Woo J, Wang JI, Han Y, Kwon W, Kim SW, Jang JY, Kim Y. Proteome characterization of human pancreatic cyst fluid from intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm by liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2017; 31:1761-1772. [PMID: 28815810 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.7959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2017] [Revised: 07/12/2017] [Accepted: 08/11/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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RATIONALE In recent years, the molecular components of pancreatic cyst fluid have been used for diagnosis and prognosis. Because the protein markers that are currently used in clinical tests are unreliable, proteomic studies to find new protein markers are being conducted. However, such researches have been limited due to the complexity of pancreatic cyst fluid and the immaturity of proteomic techniques. METHODS To overcome these limitations and provide a pancreatic cyst proteome dataset, we examined cyst fluid proteome with tandem mass spectrometry. The proteomic analysis was performed using a Orbitrap-based mass spectrometer (Q-Exactive) coupled with a 50-cm-long nano-liquid chromatography column. Protein mutations were identified using mutation sequence database search. RESULTS A total of 5850 protein groups were identified from microliters of cyst fluid. Among those, 3934 protein groups were reported for the first time in pancreatic cyst fluid. Although high-abundance proteins were not depleted in the experiment, our dataset detected almost all pancreatic tumor markers such as mucin family members, S100 proteins, and CEA-related proteins. In addition, 590 protein mutation marker candidates were discovered. CONCLUSIONS We provide a comprehensive cyst proteome dataset that includes cystic cellular proteins and mutated proteins. Our findings would serve as a rich resource for further IPMN studies and clinical applications. The MS data have been deposited in the ProteomeXchange with identifier PXD005671 (http://proteomecentral.proteomexchange.org/dataset/PXD005671).
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MESH Headings
- Amino Acid Sequence
- Biomarkers, Tumor/analysis
- Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal/chemistry
- Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal/pathology
- Chromatography, Liquid/methods
- Cyst Fluid/chemistry
- Humans
- Neoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and Serous/chemistry
- Neoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and Serous/pathology
- Pancreas/chemistry
- Pancreas/pathology
- Pancreatic Cyst/chemistry
- Pancreatic Cyst/pathology
- Pancreatic Neoplasms/chemistry
- Pancreatic Neoplasms/pathology
- Proteome/analysis
- Proteomics/methods
- Tandem Mass Spectrometry/methods
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- Joonho Park
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Seoul, Korea
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Seoul, Korea
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Pikkarainen T, Nurmi T, Sasaki T, Bergmann U, Vainio S. Role of the extracellular matrix-located Mac-2 binding protein as an interactor of the Wnt proteins. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2017; 491:953-957. [PMID: 28756229 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2017.07.141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The Wnt proteins constitute a conserved family of secreted palmitoleate-containing signaling proteins that play important roles in development and tissue homeostasis. Their hydrophobic nature has raised the question of how the proteins are transported outside the cells. Accumulating evidence suggests that several different mechanisms, including transport by lipoprotein particles and exosomes, may contribute to this process. Here, we expressed epitope-tagged Wnt4 in HEK293 cells, and identified Mac-2 binding protein (Mac-2BP) as its binding partner in the serum-free conditioned medium. Serine-to-alanine substitution at the conserved fatty acid-conjugation site did not affect Mac-2BP binding. Subsequent studies showed that Mac-2BP may be a general Wnt interactor. It is found in the extracellular matrix (ECM) of various tissues, where it forms unusual oligomeric ring-like structures. Its functions appear to include interactions with cells and certain ECM components. Intriguingly, both Wnt signaling and Mac-2BP expression are upregulated in many types of cancer. Our studies on the four-domain Mac-2BP indicate a crucial role in Wnt binding for the C-terminal domain that bears no sequence similarity to any other protein. Mac-2BP may have a role in regulating the extracellular spreading and storage of the Wnts, thereby modulating their bioavailability and stability.
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- Timo Pikkarainen
- Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Biocenter Oulu, University of Oulu, FIN-90220 Oulu, Finland.
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- Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Biocenter Oulu, University of Oulu, FIN-90220 Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Matrix Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Oita, Japan
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- Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Biocenter Oulu, University of Oulu, FIN-90220 Oulu, Finland
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- Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Biocenter Oulu, University of Oulu, FIN-90220 Oulu, Finland
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Park YS, Kwon YJ, Chun YJ. CYP1B1 Activates Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling through Suppression of Herc5-Mediated ISGylation for Protein Degradation on β-Catenin in HeLa Cells. Toxicol Res 2017; 33:211-218. [PMID: 28744352 PMCID: PMC5523555 DOI: 10.5487/tr.2017.33.3.211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2017] [Revised: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Cytochrome P450 1B1 (CYP1B1) acts as a hydroxylase for estrogen and activates potential carcinogens. Moreover, its expression in tumor tissues is much higher than that in normal tissues. Despite this association between CYP1B1 and cancer, the detailed molecular mechanism of CYP1B1 on cancer progression in HeLa cells remains unknown. Previous reports indicated that the mRNA expression level of Herc5, an E3 ligase for ISGylation, is promoted by CYP1B1 suppression using specific small interfering RNA, and that ISGylation may be involved in ubiquitination related to β-catenin degradation. With this background, we investigated the relationships among CYP1B1, Herc5, and β-catenin. RT-PCR and western blot analyses showed that CYP1B1 overexpression induced and CYP1B1 inhibition reduced, respectively, the expression of Wnt/β-catenin signaling target genes including β-catenin and cyclin D1. Moreover, HeLa cells were treated with the CYP1B1 inducer 7,12-dimethylbenz[α]anthracene (DMBA) or the CYP1B1 specific inhibitor, tetramethoxystilbene (TMS) and consequently DMBA increased and TMS decreased β-catenin and cyclin D1 expression, respectively. To determine the correlation between CYP1B1 expression and ISGylation, the expression of ISG15, a ubiquitin-like protein, was detected following CYP1B1 regulation, which revealed that CYP1B1 may inhibit ISGylation through suppression of ISG15 expression. In addition, the mRNA and protein expression levels of Herc5 were strongly suppressed by CYP1B1. Finally, an immunoprecipitation assay revealed a direct physical interaction between Herc5 and β-catenin in HeLa cells. In conclusion, these data suggest that CYP1B1 may activate Wnt/β-catenin signaling through stabilization of β-catenin protein from Herc5-mediated ISGylation for proteosomal degradation.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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Creaney J, Dick IM, Leon JS, Robinson BWS. A Proteomic Analysis of the Malignant Mesothelioma Secretome Using iTRAQ. Cancer Genomics Proteomics 2017; 14:103-117. [PMID: 28387650 DOI: 10.21873/cgp.20023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Revised: 02/28/2017] [Accepted: 02/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Backgound/Aim: Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is an aggressive and fatal pleural cancer. The cell secretome offers information allowing insight into the pathogenesis of MM while offering the possibility to identify potential therapeutic targets and biomarkers. In the present study the secretome protein profile of MM cell lines was compared to normal mesothelial cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS Six MM cell lines were compared against three primary mesothelial cell culture preparations using iTRAQ® mass spectrometry. RESULTS MM cell lines more abundantly secreted exosome-associated proteins than mesothelial cells. MM cell secretomes were enriched in proteins that are involved in response to stress, carbon metabolism, biosynthesis of amino acids, antigen processing and presentation and protein processing in the endoplasmic reticulum. CONCLUSION The MM cell secretome is enriched in proteins that are likely to enhance its growth and response to stress and help it inhibit an adaptive immune response. These are potential targets for therapeutic and biomarker discovery.
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- Jenette Creaney
- National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases, School of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Western Australia and Australian Mesothelioma Tissue Bank, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Western Australia
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- National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases, School of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Western Australia, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Western Australia
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- National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases, School of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Western Australia, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Western Australia
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- National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases, School of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Western Australia, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Western Australia
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Kim KJ, Kwon HJ, Kim MC, Bae YK. CD9 Expression in Colorectal Carcinomas and Its Prognostic Significance. J Pathol Transl Med 2016; 50:459-468. [PMID: 27780340 PMCID: PMC5122733 DOI: 10.4132/jptm.2016.10.02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2016] [Revised: 09/21/2016] [Accepted: 10/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background CD9, a member of the tetraspanin superfamily, is a tumor suppressor in many malignancies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the immunohistochemical expression of CD9 in colorectal carcinomas (CRCs) and determine clinicopathological and prognostic significance of its expression. Methods The CD9 expression status of 305 CRCs was evaluated using a semi-quantitative scoring system in tumor cells (T-CD9) and immune cells (I-CD9) by classifying the results as high and low expression. Results High T-CD9 (T-CD9 [+]) expression was detected in 175 samples (57.6%) and high I-CD9 (I-CD9 [+]) expression was detected in 265 samples (86.9%). Using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, the T-CD9 (+) group showed a tendency for better disease-free survival (DFS) (p = .057). In left-sided tumors, DFS was significantly longer in the T-CD9 (+) group (p = .021) but no statistical significance was observed with right-sided tumors (p = .453). I-CD9 (+) CRCs significantly correlated with well/moderately differentiation (p = .014). In Kaplan-Meier analysis, the I-CD9 (+) group had a tendency towards worse DFS compared to the I-CD9 (–) group (p = .156). In combined survival analysis of T-CD9 and I-CD9, we found that the longest DFS was among patients in the T-CD9 (+)/I-CD9 (–) group, whereas the T-CD9 (–)/I-CD9 (+) group showed the shortest DFS (p = .054). Conclusions High expression of T-CD9 was associated with a favorable DFS, especially in left-sided CRCs. Combined evaluation of T-CD9 and I-CD9 is required to determine the comprehensive prognostic effect of CD9 in CRCs.
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- Kyung-Ju Kim
- Department of Pathology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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Feng J, Huang C, Wren JD, Wang DW, Yan J, Zhang J, Sun Y, Han X, Zhang XA. Tetraspanin CD82: a suppressor of solid tumors and a modulator of membrane heterogeneity. Cancer Metastasis Rev 2016; 34:619-33. [PMID: 26335499 DOI: 10.1007/s10555-015-9585-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Tetraspanin CD82 suppresses the progression and metastasis of a wide range of solid malignant tumors. However, its roles in tumorigenesis and hematopoietic malignancy remain unclear. Ubiquitously expressed CD82 restrains cell migration and cell invasion by modulating both cell-matrix and cell-cell adhesiveness and confining outside-in pro-motility signaling. This restraint at least contributes to, if not determines, the metastasis-suppressive activity and, also likely, the physiological functions of CD82. As a modulator of cell membrane heterogeneity, CD82 alters microdomains, trafficking, and topography of the membrane by changing the membrane molecular landscape. The functional activities of membrane molecules and the cytoskeletal interaction of the cell membrane are subsequently altered, followed by changes in cellular functions. Given its pathological and physiological importance, CD82 is a promising candidate for clinically predicting and blocking tumor progression and metastasis and also an emerging model protein for mechanistically understanding cell membrane organization and heterogeneity.
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- Jin Feng
- Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Stephenson Cancer Center and Department of Physiology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, BRC 1474, 975 NE 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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- Arthritis and Clinical Immunology Program, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Institute for Marine Biosystem and Neurosciences, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Stephenson Cancer Center and Department of Physiology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, BRC 1474, 975 NE 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA.
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Park SY, Yoon S, Kim H, Kim KK. 90K Glycoprotein Promotes Degradation of Mutant β-Catenin Lacking the ISGylation or Phosphorylation Sites in the N-terminus. Neoplasia 2016; 18:618-625. [PMID: 27668402 PMCID: PMC5037265 DOI: 10.1016/j.neo.2016.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2016] [Accepted: 08/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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β-Catenin is a major transducer of the Wnt signaling pathway, which is aberrantly expressed in colorectal and other cancers. Previously, we showed that β-catenin is downregulated by the 90K glycoprotein via ISGylation-dependent degradation. However, the further mechanisms of β-catenin degradation by 90K-mediated ISGylation pathway were not investigated. This study aimed to identify the β-catenin domain responsible for the action of 90K and to compare the mechanism of 90K on β-catenin degradation with phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitinational degradation of β-catenin. The deletion mutants of β-catenin lacking N- or C-terminal domain or mutating the N-terminal lysine or nonlysine residue were employed to delineate the characteristics of β-catenin degradation by 90K-mediated ISGylation pathway. 90K induced Herc5 and ISG15 expression and reduced β-catenin levels in HeLa and CSC221 cells. The N-terminus of β-catenin is required for 90K-induced β-catenin degradation, but the N-terminus of β-catenin is not essential for interaction with Herc5. However, substituting lysine residues in the N-terminus of β-catenin with arginine or deleting serine or threonine residue containing domains from the N-terminus does not affect 90K-induced β-catenin degradation, indicating that the N-terminal 86 amino acids of β-catenin are crucial for 90K-mediated ISGylation/degradation of β-catenin in which the responsible lysine or nonlysine residues were not identified. Our present results highlight the action of 90K on promoting degradation of mutant β-catenin lacking the phosphorylation sites in the N-terminus. It provides further insights into the discrete pathway downregulating the stabilized β-catenin via acquiring mutations at the serine/threonine residues in the N-terminus.
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- So-Yeon Park
- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sunchon National University, Sunchon, South Korea
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- Medical Research Center for Gene Regulation, The Brain Korea 21 Project, Chonnam National University Medical School, Kwangju, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sunchon National University, Sunchon, South Korea.
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- Medical Research Center for Gene Regulation, The Brain Korea 21 Project, Chonnam National University Medical School, Kwangju, South Korea.
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DNA methylation transcriptionally regulates the putative tumor cell growth suppressor ZNF677 in non-small cell lung cancers. Oncotarget 2016; 6:394-408. [PMID: 25504438 PMCID: PMC4381603 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.2697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2014] [Accepted: 11/04/2014] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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In our study, we investigated the role of ZNF677 in non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC). By comparing ZNF677 expression in primary tumor (TU) and in the majority of cases also of corresponding non-malignant lung tissue (NL) samples from > 1,000 NSCLC patients, we found tumor-specific downregulation of ZNF677 expression (adjusted p-values < 0.001). We identified methylation as main mechanism for ZNF677 downregulation in NSCLC cells and we observed tumor-specific ZNF677 methylation in NSCLC patients (p < 0.0001). In the majority of TUs, ZNF677 methylation was associated with loss of ZNF677 expression. Moreover, ZNF677 overexpression in NSCLC cells was associated with reduced cell proliferation and cell migration. ZNF677 was identified to regulate expression of many genes mainly involved in growth hormone regulation and interferon signalling. Finally, patients with ZNF677 methylated TUs had a shorter overall survival compared to patients with ZNF677 not methylated TUs (p = 0.013). Overall, our results demonstrate that ZNF677 is trancriptionally regulated by methylation in NSCLCs, suggest that ZNF677 has tumor cell growth suppressing properties in NSCLCs and that ZNF677 methylation might serve as prognostic parameter in these patients.
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Circulating Galectin-1 and 90K/Mac-2BP Correlated with the Tumor Stages of Patients with Colorectal Cancer. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:306964. [PMID: 26448934 PMCID: PMC4584037 DOI: 10.1155/2015/306964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2014] [Revised: 12/03/2014] [Accepted: 12/17/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background. The simultaneous correlation of serum galectin-1, galectin-3, and 90K/Mac-2BP levels with clinical stages of patients with colorectal cancer has not yet been clarified. We plan to measure the serum levels of galectin-1, galectin-3, and 90K/Mac-2BP of patients at different stages of colorectal cancer and analyze the correlation of these galectins with stages of colorectal cancers. Methods. 198 colorectal cancer patients (62 ± 13 (range 31–85) years old, 43.6% female) were recruited for this study. Subjects' blood samples were checked for serum galectin-1, galectin-3, 90K/Mac-2BP, and carcinoembryonic antigen by sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. We determined the correlation between plasma concentrations with clinical tumor stages. Results. Colorectal cancer patients with larger cancer sizes (stages T3, T4 rather than T1, T2) have higher serum 90K/Mac-2BP (P = 0.014) and patients with lymph node metastasis have higher serum galectin-1 (P = 0.002) but there was not a significant correlation between galectin-3 and tumor staging of colon cancer. In colorectal cancer patients even with normal carcinoembryonic antigen, serum galectin-1 could predict more lymph node metastasis. Conclusions. We found 90K/Mac-2BP correlated with the size of colorectal cancer. Galectin-1 but not galectin-3 was associated with lymph node metastasis. Galectin-1 could predict more lymph node metastasis in colorectal cancer patients with normal serum carcinoembryonic antigen.
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Piccolo E, Tinari N, D'Addario D, Rossi C, Iacobelli V, La Sorda R, Lattanzio R, D'Egidio M, Di Risio A, Piantelli M, Natali PG, Iacobelli S. Prognostic relevance of LGALS3BP in human colorectal carcinoma. J Transl Med 2015. [PMID: 26219351 PMCID: PMC4518516 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-015-0606-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background A previous report has shown that LGALS3BP (also known as 90K or Mac-2 BP) has antitumor activity in colorectal cancer (CRC) via suppression of Wnt signalling with a novel mechanism of ISGylation-dependent ubiquitination of β-catenin. The role of LGALS3BP in CRC prognosis was investigated. Methods The role of LGALS3BP on CRC progression and clinical prognosis was analyzed by combining cell cultures, in vitro assays, and immunohistochemistry. Results Silencing of LGALS3BP in HCT-116 human colon cancer cells resulted in enhanced β-catenin expression that was reversed by addition of human recombinant LGALS3BP. Moreover, intra-tumor delivery of LGALS3BP reduced tumor growth of xenografts originating from LGALS3BP-silenced HCT-116 cells. Finally, in a series of 196 CRC patients, LGALS3BP expression in tumor tissue associated with clinical outcome. Patients with high LGALS3BP expression had lower risk of relapse and a longer overall survival time than those with low LGALS3BP expression. Multivariate analyses confirmed LGALS3BP expression status as the only independent prognostic factor of survival. Conclusions These results provide evidence that low expression of LGALS3BP participates in malignant progression of CRC and implicates poor prognosis, highlighting its augmentation as a potential therapeutic approach.
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- Enza Piccolo
- MediaPharma s.r.l., Via dei Vestini, 31, Chieti, Italy.
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- MediaPharma s.r.l., Via dei Vestini, 31, Chieti, Italy. .,Department of Experimental and Clinical Sciences, "G. D'Annunzio" University and Foundation, Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Sciences, "G. D'Annunzio" University and Foundation, Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Sciences, "G. D'Annunzio" University and Foundation, Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Sciences, "G. D'Annunzio" University and Foundation, Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Sciences, "G. D'Annunzio" University and Foundation, Chieti, Italy.
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- MediaPharma s.r.l., Via dei Vestini, 31, Chieti, Italy. .,Department of Experimental and Clinical Sciences, "G. D'Annunzio" University and Foundation, Chieti, Italy.
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- MediaPharma s.r.l., Via dei Vestini, 31, Chieti, Italy. .,Department of Experimental and Clinical Sciences, "G. D'Annunzio" University and Foundation, Chieti, Italy.
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Liu Z, Wei P, Yang Y, Cui W, Cao B, Tan C, Yu B, Bi R, Xia K, Chen W, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Du X, Zhou X. BATF2 Deficiency Promotes Progression in Human Colorectal Cancer via Activation of HGF/MET Signaling: A Potential Rationale for Combining MET Inhibitors with IFNs. Clin Cancer Res 2015; 21:1752-63. [PMID: 25762344 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-14-1564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2014] [Accepted: 01/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE BATF2, a novel IFN-stimulated gene, inhibits tumor cell proliferation, invasion, and migration. The objectives of this study were to determine how BATF2 expression is associated with colorectal cancer progression and patient outcome, to investigate how BATF2 overexpression inhibits hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)/MET signaling, and to elucidate the rationale for combining MET inhibitors with IFN. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN BATF2 expression in colorectal cancer tissues was determined and correlated with colorectal cancer patient prognosis. Cultured colorectal cancer cells were used to investigate the effects of BATF2 overexpression on the malignant phenotype of colorectal cancer cells and HGF/MET signaling. Tumor xenograft models were used to validate the effects of BATF2 on colorectal cancer xenograft growth and assess the efficacy of the combination of MET inhibitors with IFNs in colorectal cancer. RESULTS In colorectal cancer tissues, BATF2 was found to be significantly downregulated, and its expression negatively correlated with MET expression. Decreased BATF2 expression was associated with progression and shorter patient survival in colorectal cancer. BATF2 overexpression promoted apoptosis and inhibited proliferation, migration, and invasion in colorectal cancer cells, as well as dramatically blunted tumor xenograft growth. In addition, MET inhibitors in combination with IFNβ produced synergistic cytotoxicity both in vitro and in vivo. CONCLUSIONS Together, these novel findings suggest that BATF2, a tumor suppressor gene, is a potent negative regulator of HGF/MET signaling in colorectal cancer and may serve as a prognostic tumor marker. Furthermore, these results provide a rationale for combining MET inhibitors with IFNs in preclinical trials.
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- Zebing Liu
- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China. Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Department of Pathology, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Institute of Pathology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China. Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Institute of Pathology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Scientific Research Center, Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China. Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Institute of Pathology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China. Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Institute of Pathology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China. Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Institute of Pathology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China. Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Institute of Pathology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China. Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Institute of Pathology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China. Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Institute of Pathology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China. Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Department of Pathology, Shanghai Gongli Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China. Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Institute of Pathology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China. Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Institute of Pathology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China. Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Institute of Pathology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Large-scale genetic study in East Asians identifies six new loci associated with colorectal cancer risk. Nat Genet 2014; 46:533-42. [PMID: 24836286 PMCID: PMC4068797 DOI: 10.1038/ng.2985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 193] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2013] [Accepted: 04/21/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Known genetic loci explain only a small proportion of the familial relative risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). We conducted a genome-wide association study of CRC in East Asians with 14,963 cases and 31,945 controls and identified 6 new loci associated with CRC risk (P = 3.42 × 10(-8) to 9.22 × 10(-21)) at 10q22.3, 10q25.2, 11q12.2, 12p13.31, 17p13.3 and 19q13.2. Two of these loci map to genes (TCF7L2 and TGFB1) with established roles in colorectal tumorigenesis. Four other loci are located in or near genes involved in transcriptional regulation (ZMIZ1), genome maintenance (FEN1), fatty acid metabolism (FADS1 and FADS2), cancer cell motility and metastasis (CD9), and cell growth and differentiation (NXN). We also found suggestive evidence for three additional loci associated with CRC risk near genome-wide significance at 8q24.11, 10q21.1 and 10q24.2. Furthermore, we replicated 22 previously reported CRC-associated loci. Our study provides insights into the genetic basis of CRC and suggests the involvement of new biological pathways.
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Kho DH, Zhang T, Balan V, Wang Y, Ha SW, Xie Y, Raz A. Autocrine motility factor modulates EGF-mediated invasion signaling. Cancer Res 2014; 74:2229-37. [PMID: 24576828 DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-13-2937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Autocrine motility factor (AMF) enhances invasion by breast cancer cells, but how its secretion and effector signaling are controlled in the tumor microenvironment is not fully understood. In this study, we investigated these issues with a chimeric AMF that is secreted at high levels through a canonical endoplasmic reticulum (ER)/Golgi pathway. Using this tool, we found that AMF enhances tumor cell motility by activating AKT/ERK, altering actin organization, and stimulating β-catenin/TCF and activating protein 1 transcription. EGF enhanced secretion of AMF through its casein kinase II-mediated phosphorylation. RNA interference-mediated attenuation of AMF expression inhibited EGF-induced invasion by suppressing extracellular signal-regulated kinase signaling. Conversely, exogenous AMF overcame the inhibitory effect of EGF receptor inhibitor gefitinib on invasive motility by activating HER2 signaling. Taken together, our findings show how AMF modulates EGF-induced invasion while affecting acquired resistance to cytotoxic drugs in the tumor microenvironment.
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- Dhong Hyo Kho
- Authors' Affiliations: Departments of Oncology and Pathology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan
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Bell-Temin H, Zhang P, Chaput D, King MA, You M, Liu B, Stevens SM. Quantitative Proteomic Characterization of Ethanol-Responsive Pathways in Rat Microglial Cells. J Proteome Res 2013; 12:2067-77. [DOI: 10.1021/pr301038f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Harris Bell-Temin
- Department
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Microbiology, and Molecular Biology, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33620,
United States
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- Department
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Microbiology, and Molecular Biology, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33620,
United States
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- Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville,
Florida 32608, United States
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology
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- Department
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Microbiology, and Molecular Biology, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33620,
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Wnt/β-catenin signalling plays essential roles in embryonic development as well as tissue homoeostasis in adults. Thus abnormal regulation of Wnt/β-catenin signalling is linked to a variety of human diseases, including cancer, osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease. Owing to the importance of Wnt signalling in a wide range of biological fields, a better understanding of its precise mechanisms could provide fundamental insights for therapeutic applications. Although many studies have investigated the regulation of Wnt/β-catenin signalling, our knowledge remains insufficient due to the complexity and diversity of Wnt signalling. It is generally accepted that the identification of novel regulators and their functions is a prerequisite to fully elucidating the regulation of Wnt/β-catenin signalling. Recently, several novel modulators of Wnt signalling have been determined through multiple genetic and proteomic approaches. In the present review, we discuss the mechanistic regulation of Wnt/β-catenin signalling by focusing on the roles of these novel regulators.
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Dendritic cell-based immunotherapy for colon cancer using an HLA-A*0201-restricted cytotoxic T-lymphocyte epitope from tumor-associated antigen 90K. Cell Mol Immunol 2013; 10:275-82. [PMID: 23524651 DOI: 10.1038/cmi.2012.74] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Tumor-associated antigen 90K is implicated in cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix adhesion through its interaction with galectin-3 and integrin-β1 and is highly expressed in malignant tissues, making it a novel target for the development of new immunotherapies. We investigated a potential immunotherapy treatment for colon cancer using 90K-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes induced by autologous dendritic cells and pulsed with 90K peptides. We selected three peptides (90K351, 90K5 and 90K523) that bind to HLA-A*0201 molecules on the basis of their binding affinity, as determined by a peptide-T2 binding assay. Dendritic cells pulsed with 90K peptides resulted in the efficient generation of mature dendritic cells and exhibited enhanced T-cell stimulation and polarization of naive T cells toward Th1. Dendritic cells pulsed with 90K peptides generated potent cytotoxic T-lymphocytes that lysed T2 cells loaded with each 90K peptide, and 90K(+)/HLA-A2(+) colon cancer cell lines, including HCT116 and SW480, in a dose-dependent and HLA-A*0201-restricted manner. No killing was observed in 90K(+)/HLA-A2(-) DLD1 or 90K(-)/HLA-A2(-) K562 cells. Therefore, we believe that cytotoxic T-lymphocytes stimulated by 90K peptide-pulsed dendritic cells naturally recognize the 90K peptide presented by colon cancer cells in the context of HLA-A2, and kill 90K-positive tumor cells. Dendritic cells pulsed with 90K peptides led to the induction of granzyme B and perforin positive CD8(+) T cells against HCT116 and SW480 cells, but not DLD1 cells. In conclusion, 90K-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes, generated by stimulating T cells with 90K peptide-pulsed dendritic cells, could be useful effector cells for the immunotherapy treatment of colon cancer.
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