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Akumuo RC, Reddy SP, Westwood C, Devarajan K, Barrak D, Reddy SS, Villano AM. Smoking history is associated with reduced efficacy of neoadjuvant therapy in pancreatic adenocarcinoma. J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 28:605-610. [PMID: 38704197 DOI: 10.1016/j.gassur.2024.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Differential responses to neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) exist in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC); however, contributing factors are poorly understood. Tobacco smoke is a common risk factor for PDAC, with nicotine-induced chemoresistance observed in other cancers. This study aimed to explore the potential association between tobacco use and NAT efficacy in PDAC. METHODS A single-center, retrospective analysis was conducted that included all consecutive patients with PDAC who underwent surgical resection after NAT with a documented smoking history (N = 208). NAT response was measured as percentage fibrosis in the surgical specimen. Multivariable models controlled for covariates and survival were modeled using the Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS Postoperatively, major responses to NAT (>95% fibrosis) were less frequently observed in smokers than in nonsmokers (13.7% vs 30.4%, respectively; P = .021). Pathologic complete responses were similarly less frequent in smokers than in nonsmokers (2.1% vs 9.9%, respectively; P = .023). On multivariate analysis controlling for covariates, smoking history remained independently associated with lower odds of major fibrosis (odds ratio [OR], 0.25; 95% CI, 0.10-0.59; P = .002) and pathologic complete response (OR, 0.21; 95% CI, 0.03-0.84; P = .05). The median overall survival was significantly longer in nonsmokers than in smokers (39.1 vs 26.6 months, respectively; P = .05). CONCLUSION Tobacco use was associated with diminished pathologic responses to NAT. Future research to understand the biology underlying this observation is warranted and may inform differential NAT approaches or counseling among these populations.
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- Rita C Akumuo
- Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Division of Surgical Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
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- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Yan Q, Liu J, Liu Y, Wen Z, Jin D, Wang F, Gao L. Tumor-associated macrophage-derived exosomal miR21-5p promotes tumor angiogenesis by regulating YAP1/HIF-1α axis in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Cell Mol Life Sci 2024; 81:179. [PMID: 38602536 PMCID: PMC11009780 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-024-05210-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
Abstract
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have recently received increasing attention as essential mediators of communication between tumor cells and their microenvironments. Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) play a proangiogenic role in various tumors, especially head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), and angiogenesis is closely related to tumor growth and metastasis. This research focused on exploring the mechanisms by which EVs derived from TAMs modulate tumor angiogenesis in HNSCC. Our results indicated that TAMs infiltration correlated positively with microvascular density in HNSCC. Then we collected and identified EVs from TAMs. In the microfluidic chip, TAMs derived EVs significantly enhanced the angiogenic potential of pHUVECs and successfully induced the formation of perfusable blood vessels. qPCR and immunofluorescence analyses revealed that EVs from TAMs transferred miR-21-5p to endothelial cells (ECs). And targeting miR-21-5p of TAMs could effectively inhibit TAM-EVs induced angiogenesis. Western blot and tube formation assays showed that miR-21-5p from TAM-EVs downregulated LATS1 and VHL levels but upregulated YAP1 and HIF-1α levels, and the inhibitors of YAP1 and HIF-1α could both reduce the miR-21-5p enhanced angiogenesis in HUVECs. The in vivo experiments further proved that miR-21-5p carried by TAM-EVs promoted the process of tumor angiogenesis via YAP1/HIF-1α axis in HNSCC. Conclusively, TAM-derived EVs transferred miR-21-5p to ECs to target the mRNA of LATS1 and VHL, which inhibited YAP1 phosphorylation and subsequently enhanced YAP1-mediated HIF-1α transcription and reduced VHL-mediated HIF-1α ubiquitination, contributing to angiogenesis in HNSCC. These findings present a novel regulatory mechanism of tumor angiogenesis, and miR-21-5p/YAP1/HIF-1α might be a potential therapeutic target for HNSCC.
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- Quan Yan
- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 West Section, Lvshun South Road, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 West Section, Lvshun South Road, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 West Section, Lvshun South Road, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 West Section, Lvshun South Road, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 West Section, Lvshun South Road, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 West Section, Lvshun South Road, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China.
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China.
- The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 West Section, Lvshun South Road, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China.
- Dalian Key Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China.
- The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China.
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Sun Q, Jin C. Cell signaling and epigenetic regulation of nicotine-induced carcinogenesis. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 345:123426. [PMID: 38295934 PMCID: PMC10939829 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Nicotine, a naturally occurring tobacco alkaloid responsible for tobacco addiction, has long been considered non-carcinogenic. However, emerging evidence suggests that nicotine may possess carcinogenic properties in mice and could be a potential carcinogen in humans. This review aims to summarize the potential molecular mechanisms underlying nicotine-induced carcinogenesis, with a specific focus on epigenetic regulation and the activation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) in addition to genotoxicity and excess reactive oxygen species (ROS). Additionally, we explore a novel hypothesis regarding nicotine's carcinogenicity involving the downregulation of stem-loop binding protein (SLBP), a critical regulator of canonical histone mRNA, and the polyadenylation of canonical histone mRNA. By shedding light on these mechanisms, this review underscores the need for further research to elucidate the carcinogenic potential of nicotine and its implications for human health.
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- Qi Sun
- Department of Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10010, USA; Department of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110013, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Stress and Chronic Disease Control and Prevention, Ministry of Education, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China
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- Department of Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10010, USA; Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, 10016, USA.
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Uddin MH, Zhang D, Muqbil I, El-Rayes BF, Chen H, Philip PA, Azmi AS. Deciphering cellular plasticity in pancreatic cancer for effective treatments. Cancer Metastasis Rev 2024; 43:393-408. [PMID: 38194153 DOI: 10.1007/s10555-023-10164-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Cellular plasticity and therapy resistance are critical features of pancreatic cancer, a highly aggressive and fatal disease. The pancreas, a vital organ that produces digestive enzymes and hormones, is often affected by two main types of cancer: the pre-dominant ductal adenocarcinoma and the less common neuroendocrine tumors. These cancers are difficult to treat due to their complex biology characterized by cellular plasticity leading to therapy resistance. Cellular plasticity refers to the capability of cancer cells to change and adapt to different microenvironments within the body which includes acinar-ductal metaplasia, epithelial to mesenchymal/epigenetic/metabolic plasticity, as well as stemness. This plasticity allows heterogeneity of cancer cells, metastasis, and evasion of host's immune system and develops resistance to radiation, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. To overcome this resistance, extensive research is ongoing exploring the intrinsic and extrinsic factors through cellular reprogramming, chemosensitization, targeting metabolic, key survival pathways, etc. In this review, we discussed the mechanisms of cellular plasticity involving cellular adaptation and tumor microenvironment and provided a comprehensive understanding of its role in therapy resistance and ways to overcome it.
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- Md Hafiz Uddin
- Department of Oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 4100 John R, HWCRC 740, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA.
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI, 48075, USA
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI, 48075, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 4100 John R, HWCRC 740, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
- Henry Ford Health Systems, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 4100 John R, HWCRC 740, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA.
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Chen L, Xu G, Song X, Zhang L, Chen C, Xiang G, Wang S, Zhang Z, Wu F, Yang X, Zhang L, Ma X, Yu J. A novel antagonist of the CCL5/CCR5 axis suppresses the tumor growth and metastasis of triple-negative breast cancer by CCR5-YAP1 regulation. Cancer Lett 2024; 583:216635. [PMID: 38237887 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2024.216635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
Abstract
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive subtype of breast cancer (BC) with a high mortality rate, and few effective therapeutic strategies are available. CCL5/CCR5 is an appealing immunotherapeutic target for TNBC. However, its signaling mechanism is poorly understood and its direct antagonists have not been reported. Here, we developed a high-throughput screening (HTS) assay for discovering its antagonists. Verteporfin was identified as a more selective and potent antagonist than the known CCR5 antagonist maraviroc. Without photodynamic therapy, verteporfin demonstrated significant inhibition on TNBC tumor growth through immune regulation, remarkable suppression of lung metastasis by cell-intrinsic mechanism, and a significant extension of overall survival in vivo. Mechanistically, CCR5 was found to be essential for expression of the key hippo effector YAP1. It promoted YAP1 transcription via HIF-1α and exerted further control over the migration of CD8+ T, NK, and MDSC immune cells through chemokines CXCL16 and CXCL8 which were identified from RNA-seq. Moreover, the CCR5-YAP1 axis played a vital role in promoting metastasis by modulating β-catenin and core epithelial-mesenchymal transition transcription factors ZEB1 and ZEB2. It is noteworthy that the regulatory relationship between CCR5 and YAP1 was observed across various BC subtypes, TNBC patients, and showed potential relevance in fifteen additional cancer types. Overall, this study introduced an easy-to-use HTS assay that streamlines the discovery of CCL5/CCR5 axis antagonists. Verteporfin was identified as a specific molecular probe of this axis with great potentials as a therapeutic agent for treating sixteen malignant diseases characterized by heightened CCR5 and YAP1 levels.
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- Ling Chen
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, Sheng Yushou Center of Cell Biology and Immunology, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Jilin Cancer Hospital, Changchun, 130000, Jilin, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, Sheng Yushou Center of Cell Biology and Immunology, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Jilin Cancer Hospital, Changchun, 130000, Jilin, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, Sheng Yushou Center of Cell Biology and Immunology, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, Sheng Yushou Center of Cell Biology and Immunology, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, Sheng Yushou Center of Cell Biology and Immunology, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, Sheng Yushou Center of Cell Biology and Immunology, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Biomedicine (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Center for Systems Biomedicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, Sheng Yushou Center of Cell Biology and Immunology, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, Sheng Yushou Center of Cell Biology and Immunology, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, 10065, USA.
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, Sheng Yushou Center of Cell Biology and Immunology, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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Kim MM, Steffensen I, Miguel RTD, Babic T, Johnson AD, Potts R, Junker CS. A systematic review of preclinical studies evaluating the association between nicotine and the initiation and progression of cancer. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2023; 11:410. [PMID: 38213798 PMCID: PMC10777222 DOI: 10.21037/atm-23-1710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
Abstract
Background The association between cigarette smoking and the increased risk of many cancers is well established. Conversely, epidemiological studies of smokeless tobacco demonstrate decreased risk, or no elevated risk, of certain cancers versus smoking. However, it is unclear what role, if any, nicotine plays in these associations. The objective of this systematic review was to synthesize the available evidence from preclinical studies that examined the potential association between nicotine and the initiation and/or progression of cancer. Methods MEDLINE, Embase, PsychInfo, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews were searched for articles published from inception until February 13, 2022. Studies were eligible for inclusion if they evaluated animal cancer or tumor models, compared nicotine and non-nicotine groups, and evaluated measures of cancer initiation or progression. Results Among 1,137 identified articles, 61 were included in qualitative synthesis. Twelve studies reported data on tumor initiation, and 54 studies reported data on tumor progression. The majority of the tumor initiation studies did not identify an association between nicotine exposure and an increased risk of spontaneous tumor initiation. Results of tumor progression studies were inconsistent and varied across the reported measures, cancer type being evaluated, and animal cancer model used. Overall, the quality of reporting was poor, with many studies not demonstrating a high level of internal and/or external validity. Conclusions In conclusion, although animal models have provided invaluable data for human health risk assessments of chemical exposures, the heterogeneity across the studies included in this systematic review make the interpretation and generalizability of the results difficult.
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- Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, RAI Services Company, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, RAI Services Company, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Brown BA, Lazzara MJ. Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals microenvironment context-specific routes for epithelial-mesenchymal transition in pancreas cancer cells. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.05.30.542969. [PMID: 37398348 PMCID: PMC10312528 DOI: 10.1101/2023.05.30.542969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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In the PDAC tumor microenvironment, multiple factors initiate the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) that occurs heterogeneously among transformed ductal cells, but it is unclear if different drivers promote EMT through common or distinct signaling pathways. Here, we use single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to identify the transcriptional basis for EMT in pancreas cancer cells in response to hypoxia or EMT-inducing growth factors. Using clustering and gene set enrichment analysis, we find EMT gene expression patterns that are unique to the hypoxia or growth factor conditions or that are common between them. Among the inferences from the analysis, we find that the FAT1 cell adhesion protein is enriched in epithelial cells and suppresses EMT. Further, the receptor tyrosine kinase AXL is preferentially expressed in hypoxic mesenchymal cells in a manner correlating with YAP nuclear localization, which is suppressed by FAT1 expression. AXL inhibition prevents EMT in response to hypoxia but not growth factors. Relationships between FAT1 or AXL expression with EMT were confirmed through analysis of patient tumor scRNA-seq data. Further exploration of inferences from this unique dataset will reveal additional microenvironment context-specific signaling pathways for EMT that may represent novel drug targets for PDAC combination therapies.
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Kalashnyk O, Lykhmus O, Koval L, Uspenska K, Obolenskaya M, Chernyshov V, Komisarenko S, Skok M. α7 Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors regulate translocation of HIF-1α to the cell nucleus and mitochondria upon hypoxia. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2023; 657:35-42. [PMID: 36972659 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), initially characterized as ligand-gated ion channels mediating fast synaptic transmission, are now found in many non-excitable cells and mitochondria where they function in ion-independent manner and regulate vital cellular processes like apoptosis, proliferation, cytokine secretion. Here we show that the nAChRs of α7 subtype are present in the nuclei of liver cells and astrocytoma U373 cell line. As shown by lectin ELISA, the nuclear α7 nAChRs are mature glycoproteins that follow the standard rout of post-translational modifications in Golgi; however, their glycosylation profile is non-identical to that of mitochondrial nAChRs. They are exposed on the outer nuclear membrane and are found in combination with lamin B1. The nuclear α7 nAChRs are up-regulated in liver within 1 h after partial hepatectomy and in H2O2-treated U373 cells. As shown both in silico and experimentally, the α7 nAChR interacts with hypoxia-inducible factor HIF-1α and this interaction is impaired by α7-selective agonists PNU282987 and choline or type 2 positive allosteric modulator PNU120596, which prevent HIF-1α accumulation in the nuclei. Similarly, HIF-1α interacts with mitochondrial α7 nAChRs in U373 cells treated with dimethyloxalylglycine. It is concluded that functional α7 nAChRs influence HIF-1α translocation into the nucleus and mitochondria upon hypoxia.
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- Olena Kalashnyk
- Palladin Institute of Biochemistry NAS of Ukraine, 9, Leontovycha str., 01054, Kyiv, Ukraine.
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- Palladin Institute of Biochemistry NAS of Ukraine, 9, Leontovycha str., 01054, Kyiv, Ukraine.
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- Palladin Institute of Biochemistry NAS of Ukraine, 9, Leontovycha str., 01054, Kyiv, Ukraine.
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- Palladin Institute of Biochemistry NAS of Ukraine, 9, Leontovycha str., 01054, Kyiv, Ukraine.
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics NAS of Ukraine, 150, Zabolotnogo str., 03143, Kyiv, Ukraine.
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- Palladin Institute of Biochemistry NAS of Ukraine, 9, Leontovycha str., 01054, Kyiv, Ukraine.
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- Palladin Institute of Biochemistry NAS of Ukraine, 9, Leontovycha str., 01054, Kyiv, Ukraine.
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- Palladin Institute of Biochemistry NAS of Ukraine, 9, Leontovycha str., 01054, Kyiv, Ukraine.
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Chen H, Tao X, Cao H, Li B, Sun Q, Wang W, Zou Y, Mu M, Tao H, Zhao Y, Ge D. Nicotine exposure exacerbates silica-induced pulmonary fibrosis via STAT3-BDNF-TrkB-mediated epithelial-mesenchymal transition in alveolar type II cells. Food Chem Toxicol 2023; 175:113694. [PMID: 36868510 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.113694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
Abstract
The addictive substance nicotine, found in cigarettes and some e-cigarettes, plays a vital role in pro-inflammatory and fibrotic processes. However, the part played by nicotine in the progression of silica-induced pulmonary fibrosis is poorly understood. We used mice exposed to both silica and nicotine to investigate whether nicotine synergizes with silica particles to worsen lung fibrosis. The results revealed that nicotine accelerated the development of pulmonary fibrosis in silica-injured mice by activating STAT3-BDNF-TrkB signalling. Mice with a history of exposure to nicotine showed an increase in Fgf7 expression and alveolar type II cell proliferation if they were also exposed to silica. However, newborn AT2 cells could not regenerate the alveolar structure and release pro-fibrotic factor IL-33. Moreover, activated TrkB induced the expression of p-AKT, which promotes the expression of epithelial-mesenchymal transcription factor Twist, but no Snail. In vitro assessment confirmed activation of the STAT3-BDNF-TrkB pathway in AT2 cells, exposed to nicotine plus silica. In addition, TrkB inhibitor K252a downregulated p-TrkB and the downstream p-AKT and restricted the epithelial-mesenchymal transition caused by nicotine plus silica. In conclusion, nicotine activates the STAT3-BDNF-TrkB pathway, which promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transition and exacerbates pulmonary fibrosis in mice with combined exposure to silica particles and nicotine.
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- Haoming Chen
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Control and Occupational Health of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Deep Reduction and Occupational Health and Safety of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory of Occupational Health and Safety, Huainan, China; School of Medicine, Department of Medical Frontier Experimental Center, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Control and Occupational Health of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Deep Reduction and Occupational Health and Safety of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory of Occupational Health and Safety, Huainan, China; School of Medicine, Department of Medical Frontier Experimental Center, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Control and Occupational Health of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Deep Reduction and Occupational Health and Safety of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory of Occupational Health and Safety, Huainan, China; School of Medicine, Department of Medical Frontier Experimental Center, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Control and Occupational Health of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Deep Reduction and Occupational Health and Safety of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory of Occupational Health and Safety, Huainan, China; School of Medicine, Department of Medical Frontier Experimental Center, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Control and Occupational Health of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Deep Reduction and Occupational Health and Safety of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory of Occupational Health and Safety, Huainan, China; School of Medicine, Department of Medical Frontier Experimental Center, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Control and Occupational Health of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Deep Reduction and Occupational Health and Safety of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory of Occupational Health and Safety, Huainan, China; School of Medicine, Department of Medical Frontier Experimental Center, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Control and Occupational Health of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Deep Reduction and Occupational Health and Safety of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory of Occupational Health and Safety, Huainan, China; School of Medicine, Department of Medical Frontier Experimental Center, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Control and Occupational Health of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Deep Reduction and Occupational Health and Safety of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory of Occupational Health and Safety, Huainan, China; School of Medicine, Department of Medical Frontier Experimental Center, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Control and Occupational Health of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Deep Reduction and Occupational Health and Safety of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory of Occupational Health and Safety, Huainan, China; School of Medicine, Department of Medical Frontier Experimental Center, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Control and Occupational Health of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Deep Reduction and Occupational Health and Safety of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory of Occupational Health and Safety, Huainan, China; School of Medicine, Department of Medical Frontier Experimental Center, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Control and Occupational Health of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Deep Reduction and Occupational Health and Safety of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory of Occupational Health and Safety, Huainan, China; School of Medicine, Department of Medical Frontier Experimental Center, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
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Tocci P, Roman C, Sestito R, Di Castro V, Sacconi A, Molineris I, Paolini F, Carosi M, Tonon G, Blandino G, Bagnato A. Targeting tumor-stroma communication by blocking endothelin-1 receptors sensitizes high-grade serous ovarian cancer to PARP inhibition. Cell Death Dis 2023; 14:5. [PMID: 36604418 PMCID: PMC9816119 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-022-05538-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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PARP inhibitors (PARPi) have changed the treatment paradigm of high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HG-SOC). However, the impact of this class of inhibitors in HG-SOC patients with a high rate of TP53 mutations is limited, highlighting the need to develop combinatorial therapeutic strategies to improve responses to PARPi. Here, we unveil how the endothelin-1/ET-1 receptor (ET-1/ET-1R) axis, which is overexpressed in human HG-SOC and associated with poor prognosis, instructs HG-SOC/tumor microenvironment (TME) communication via key pro-malignant factors and restricts the DNA damage response induced by the PARPi olaparib. Mechanistically, the ET-1 axis promotes the p53/YAP/hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) transcription hub connecting HG-SOC cells, endothelial cells and activated fibroblasts, hence fueling persistent DNA damage signal escape. The ET-1R antagonist macitentan, which dismantles the ET-1R-mediated p53/YAP/HIF-1α network, interferes with HG-SOC/stroma interactions that blunt PARPi efficacy. Pharmacological ET-1R inhibition by macitentan in orthotopic HG-SOC patient-derived xenografts synergizes with olaparib to suppress metastatic progression, enhancing PARPi survival benefit. These findings reveal ET-1R as a mechanistic determinant in the regulation of HG-SOC/TME crosstalk and DNA damage response, indicating the use of macitentan in combinatorial treatments with PARPi as a promising and emerging therapy.
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- Piera Tocci
- Preclinical Models and New Therapeutic Agents Unit, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy.
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- Preclinical Models and New Therapeutic Agents Unit, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Preclinical Models and New Therapeutic Agents Unit, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Preclinical Models and New Therapeutic Agents Unit, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Translational Oncology Research Unit, IRCCS, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Science and System Biology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy Unit, IRCCS, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, IRCCS, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Center for Omics Sciences (COSR) and Functional Genomics of Cancer Unit, Division of Experimental Oncology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, 20132, Milan, Italy
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- Translational Oncology Research Unit, IRCCS, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Preclinical Models and New Therapeutic Agents Unit, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy.
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Wang Y, Zhang Y, Li Y, Kou X, Xue Z. Mechanisms of Biochanin A Alleviating PM2.5 Organic Extracts-Induced EMT of A549 Cells through the PI3K/Akt Pathway. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2022; 85:2290-2301. [PMID: 36181478 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.2c00457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is an important step in tumor progression, which enables tumor cells to acquire migration and invasion characteristics. The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanism of biological biochanin A (BCA) in ameliorating fine particulate matter (PM2.5) lung injury. The results showed that PM2.5 could induce spindle-like changes in cell morphology, causing the ability of migration and invasion. However, they were significantly inhibited by BCA treatment (10/20/30 μm). After BCA treatment, the release and transcription of chemokine CXCL12 and its receptor gene CXCR4 were inhibited, and the release of growth inducer TGF-β1 was significantly reduced. In addition, BCA promoted the transcription of E-cadherin and β-catenin, inhibiting the expression of N-cadherin, vimentin, and fibronectin, and down-regulated the expression of MMP-2/9. We found that BCA effectively interfered with the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway activated by PM2.5. In conclusion, PM2.5 can induce EMT in lung cancer cells, and BCA may reverse this process by activating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
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- Yumeng Wang
- Department of Food Science, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300350, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Food Science, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300350, Tianjin, China
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- Cardiovascular Department, Tianjin Fourth Center Hospital, 300140, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Food Science, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300350, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Food Science, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300350, Tianjin, China
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Gola M, Sejda A, Godlewski J, Cieślak M, Starzyńska A. Neural Component of the Tumor Microenvironment in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:5246. [PMID: 36358664 PMCID: PMC9657005 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14215246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly aggressive primary malignancy of the pancreas, with a dismal prognosis and limited treatment options. It possesses a unique tumor microenvironment (TME), generating dense stroma with complex elements cross-talking with each other to promote tumor growth and progression. Diversified neural components makes for not having a full understanding of their influence on its aggressive behavior. The aim of the study was to summarize and integrate the role of nerves in the pancreatic tumor microenvironment. The role of autonomic nerve fibers on PDAC development has been recently studied, which resulted in considering the targeting of sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways as a novel treatment opportunity. Perineural invasion (PNI) is commonly found in PDAC. As the severity of the PNI correlates with a poorer prognosis, new quantification of this phenomenon, distinguishing between perineural and endoneural invasion, could feature in routine pathological examination. The concepts of cancer-related neurogenesis and axonogenesis in PDAC are understudied; so, further research in this field may be warranted. A better understanding of the interdependence between the neural component and cancer cells in the PDAC microenvironment could bring new nerve-oriented treatment options into clinical practice and improve outcomes in patients with pancreatic cancer. In this review, we aim to summarize and integrate the current state of knowledge and future challenges concerning nerve-cancer interactions in PDAC.
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- Michał Gola
- Department of Human Histology and Embryology, Collegium Medicum, School of Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-082 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Pathomorphology and Forensic Medicine, Collegium Medicum, School of Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury, 18 Żołnierska Street, 10-561 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Human Histology and Embryology, Collegium Medicum, School of Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-082 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Pathomorphology and Forensic Medicine, Collegium Medicum, School of Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury, 18 Żołnierska Street, 10-561 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Medical University of Gdańsk, 7 Dębinki Street, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland
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Ding S, Yang L, Huang L, Kong L, Chen M, Su Y, Li X, Dong X, Han Y, Li W, Li W. Chronic glucocorticoid exposure accelerates Aβ generation and neurotoxicity by activating calcium-mediated CN-NFAT1 signaling in hippocampal neurons in APP/PS1 mice. Food Chem Toxicol 2022; 168:113407. [PMID: 36075474 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2022.113407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Glucocorticoid (GC) exposure can lead to deterioration of the structure and function of hippocampal neurons and is closely involved in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Amyloid-β (Aβ) overproduction is an important aspect of AD pathogenesis. Our study mainly investigated the mechanism of chronic GC exposure in accelerating Aβ production in primary cultured hippocampal neurons from APP/PS1 mice. The results indicated that chronic dexamethasone (DEX, 1 μM) significantly accelerated neuronal damage and Aβ accumulation in hippocampal neurons from APP/PS1 mice. Meanwhile, DEX exposure markedly upregulated APP, NCSTN, BACE1 and p-Tau/Tau expression in hippocampal neurons from APP/PS1 mice. Our study also indicated that chronic DEX exposure significantly increased intracellular Ca2+ ([Ca2+]i) levels and the expressions of p-PLC, CN and NFAT1 in hippocampal neurons from APP/PS1 mice. We further found that stabilizing intracellular calcium homeostasis with 2-APB (50 μM) and SKF-96365 (10 μM) significantly alleviated neuronal damage and Aβ accumulation in chronic DEX-induced hippocampal neurons from APP/PS1 mice. Additionally, dual luciferase assays showed that NFAT1 upregulated NCSTN transactivation, which was further increased upon DEX treatment. This study suggests that chronic DEX exposure accelerates Aβ accumulation by activating calcium-mediated CN-NFAT1 signaling in hippocampal neurons from APP/PS1 mice, which may be closely related to the acceleration of AD.
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- Shixin Ding
- Department of Pharmacology, Basic Medicine College, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neurodegeneration, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Basic Medicine College, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Basic Medicine College, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Basic Medicine College, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Basic Medicine College, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Basic Medicine College, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Basic Medicine College, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Basic Medicine College, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Basic Medicine College, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Basic Medicine College, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China.
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Akrida I, Bravou V, Papadaki H. The deadly cross-talk between Hippo pathway and epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) in cancer. Mol Biol Rep 2022; 49:10065-10076. [DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-07590-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Gu W, Shen H, Xie L, Zhang X, Yang J. The Role of Feedback Loops in Targeted Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer. Front Oncol 2022; 12:800140. [PMID: 35651786 PMCID: PMC9148955 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.800140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Pancreatic cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with limited treatment options and low long-term survival rates. The complex and variable signal regulation networks are one of the important reasons why it is difficult for pancreatic cancer to develop precise targeted therapy drugs. Numerous studies have associated feedback loop regulation with the development and therapeutic response of cancers including pancreatic cancer. Therefore, we review researches on the role of feedback loops in the progression of pancreatic cancer, and summarize the connection between feedback loops and several signaling pathways in pancreatic cancer, as well as recent advances in the intervention of feedback loops in pancreatic cancer treatment, highlighting the potential of capitalizing on feedback loops modulation in targeted therapy for pancreatic cancer.
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- Weigang Gu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaofeng Zhang, ; Jianfeng Yang,
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaofeng Zhang, ; Jianfeng Yang,
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Nelson JK, Thin MZ, Evan T, Howell S, Wu M, Almeida B, Legrave N, Koenis DS, Koifman G, Sugimoto Y, Llorian Sopena M, MacRae J, Nye E, Howell M, Snijders AP, Prachalias A, Zen Y, Sarker D, Behrens A. USP25 promotes pathological HIF-1-driven metabolic reprogramming and is a potential therapeutic target in pancreatic cancer. Nat Commun 2022; 13:2070. [PMID: 35440539 PMCID: PMC9018856 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-29684-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs) play an essential role in targeted protein degradation and represent an emerging therapeutic paradigm in cancer. However, their therapeutic potential in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has not been explored. Here, we develop a DUB discovery pipeline, combining activity-based proteomics with a loss-of-function genetic screen in patient-derived PDAC organoids and murine genetic models. This approach identifies USP25 as a master regulator of PDAC growth and maintenance. Genetic and pharmacological USP25 inhibition results in potent growth impairment in PDAC organoids, while normal pancreatic organoids are insensitive, and causes dramatic regression of patient-derived xenografts. Mechanistically, USP25 deubiquitinates and stabilizes the HIF-1α transcription factor. PDAC is characterized by a severely hypoxic microenvironment, and USP25 depletion abrogates HIF-1α transcriptional activity and impairs glycolysis, inducing PDAC cell death in the tumor hypoxic core. Thus, the USP25/HIF-1α axis is an essential mechanism of metabolic reprogramming and survival in PDAC, which can be therapeutically exploited.
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- Jessica K Nelson
- Adult Stem Cell Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT, UK
- Cancer Stem Cell Laboratory, The Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre, Institute of Cancer Research, 237 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6JB, UK
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- Adult Stem Cell Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT, UK
- Cancer Stem Cell Laboratory, The Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre, Institute of Cancer Research, 237 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6JB, UK
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- Adult Stem Cell Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT, UK
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- Proteomics, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT, UK
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- High Throughput Screening, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT, UK
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- Experimental Histopathology, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT, UK
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- Metabolomics, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT, UK
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Adult Stem Cell Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT, UK
- Cancer Stem Cell Laboratory, The Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre, Institute of Cancer Research, 237 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6JB, UK
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- Hypoxia Biology Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT, UK
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- Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT, UK
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- Metabolomics, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT, UK
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- Experimental Histopathology, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT, UK
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- High Throughput Screening, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT, UK
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, UK
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- Institute of Liver Studies, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, UK
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- School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, UK
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- Adult Stem Cell Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT, UK.
- Cancer Stem Cell Laboratory, The Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre, Institute of Cancer Research, 237 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6JB, UK.
- Imperial College, Division of Cancer, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
- Convergence Science Centre, Imperial College, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2BU, UK.
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Nicotine-mediated OTUD3 downregulation inhibits VEGF-C mRNA decay to promote lymphatic metastasis of human esophageal cancer. Nat Commun 2021; 12:7006. [PMID: 34853315 PMCID: PMC8636640 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-27348-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Nicotine addiction and the occurrence of lymph node spread are two major significant factors associated with esophageal cancer's poor prognosis; however, nicotine's role in inducing lymphatic metastasis of esophageal cancer remains unclear. Here we show that OTU domain-containing protein 3 (OTUD3) is downregulated by nicotine and correlates with poor prognosis in heavy-smoking esophageal cancer patients. OTUD3 directly interacts with ZFP36 ring finger protein (ZFP36) and stabilizes it by inhibiting FBXW7-mediated K48-linked polyubiquitination. ZFP36 binds with the VEGF-C 3-'UTR and recruits the RNA degrading complex to induce its rapid mRNA decay. Downregulation of OTUD3 and ZFP36 is essential for nicotine-induced VEGF-C production and lymphatic metastasis in esophageal cancer. This study establishes that the OTUD3/ZFP36/VEGF-C axis plays a vital role in nicotine addiction-induced lymphatic metastasis, suggesting that OTUD3 may serve as a prognostic marker, and induction of the VEGF-C mRNA decay might be a potential therapeutic strategy against human esophageal cancer.
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Yang L, He K, Yao S, Zhang Y, Shen J. Sevoflurane inhibits neuroblastoma cell proliferation and invasion and induces apoptosis by miR-144-3p/YAP1 axis. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2021; 129:297-307. [PMID: 34192826 DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.13629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sevoflurane (SEV) is a typical volatile anaesthetic and has an antitumour activity in various cancer cells. Here, we were curious whether SEV has tumour-suppressive effects in neuroblastoma (NB). METHODS NB cell lines (K-N-SH and SK-N-AS) were treated with SEV (1%, 2% and 4%). Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK8) and Transwell assays were conducted to examine cell proliferation and invasion, respectively. The apoptosis was verified by flow cytometry, and the yes-associated protein 1 (YAP1), Bax, Bcl2 and cleaved caspase3 levels were detected by western blotting. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) was conducted to monitor the miR-144-3p level in SEV-treated NB cells. The targeted relationship between miR-144-3p and YAP1 was predicted by bioinformatics and testified by the dual-luciferase reporter assay. RESULTS SEV mitigated NB cell proliferation and invasion and strengthened apoptosis dose-dependently. SEV upregulated miR-144-3p. Moreover, the miR-144-3p inhibitor transfection significantly reduced the tumour-suppressive effect of SEV on NB cells. Furthermore, the dual-luciferase reporter assay confirmed that miR-144-3p targeted YAP1 and overexpressing YAP1 partially weakened the inhibitive effects of miR-144-3p on NB cells. CONCLUSION SEV abated NB cell proliferation and invasion and accelerated apoptosis through the miR-144-3p/YAP1 axis.
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- Longqiu Yang
- Huangshi Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Polytechnic University, Edong Healthcare Group, Huangshi, China
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- Huangshi Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Polytechnic University, Edong Healthcare Group, Huangshi, China
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- Huangshi Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Polytechnic University, Edong Healthcare Group, Huangshi, China
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- Huangshi Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Polytechnic University, Edong Healthcare Group, Huangshi, China
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- Huangshi Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Polytechnic University, Edong Healthcare Group, Huangshi, China
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Keihanian T, Barkin JA, Souto EO. Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer: Risk Factors and the Current State of Screening Modalities. Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y) 2021; 17:254-262. [PMID: 34776799 PMCID: PMC8576846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Pancreatic cancer (PC) is expected to become the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States within the next decade. Patients often present at late stages of the disease, when they become symptomatic; in many cases, these patients have unresectable disease that is associated with a poor prognosis. Considering the low incidence of PC in the general population, routine screening of average-risk individuals is not feasible and not recommended. Individuals with familial germline mutations or familial PC are at higher risk of developing PC. Improving detection of PC at an earlier stage entails the recognition of high-risk individuals who may benefit from a long-term screening program. This article identifies patients who may be at increased risk of developing PC, discusses PC screening recommendations, and compares imaging-based modalities and biomarkers for early detection of PC.
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- Tara Keihanian
- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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Gao C, Quan MY, Chen QJ, Yang R, Wu Y, Liu JY, Lin ZY, Li X, Cai JT, Jiang TF, Xu L, Mossahebi-Mohammadi M, Guo Q, Zhang JS. Yap1-2 Isoform Is the Primary Mediator in TGF-β1 Induced EMT in Pancreatic Cancer. Front Oncol 2021; 11:649290. [PMID: 34094936 PMCID: PMC8170464 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.649290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most aggressive human malignancy and intrinsically resistant to conventional therapies. YAP1, as a key downstream effector of the Hippo pathway, plays an important role in tumorigenesis including PDAC. Alternative mRNA splicing of YAP1 results in at least 8 protein isoforms, which are divided into two subgroups (YAP1-1 and YAP1-2) based on the presence of either a single or double WW domains. We investigated the functions and regulatory mechanisms of YAP1-1 and YAP1-2 in PDAC cells induced by TGF-β to undergo epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT). CRISPR-Cas9 and shRNA were used to silence YAP1 expression in pancreatic cancer cells. Re-constituted lentivirus mediated overexpression of each single YAP1 isoform was generated in the parental knockout L3.6 cells. EMT was induced by treatment with TGF-β, EGF and bFGF in parental and the constructed stable cell lines. Western blot and qPCR were used to detect the expression of EMT markers. Scratch wound healing and transwell assays were used to detect cell migration. The stability and subcellular localization of YAP1 proteins were determined by Western blot analysis, immunofluorescence, as well as ubiquitination assays. We showed that TGF-β, EGF and bFGF all significantly promoted EMT in PDAC cells, which was inhibited by knockdown of YAP1 expression. Interestingly, YAP1-1 stable cells exhibited a stronger migratory ability than YAP1-2 cells under normal culture condition. However, upon TGF-β treatment, L3.6-YAP1-2 cells exhibited a stronger migratory ability than L3.6-YAP1-1 cells. Mechanistically, TGF-β treatment preferentially stabilizes YAP1-2 and enhances its nuclear localization. Furthermore, TGF-β-induced EMT and YAP1-2 activity were both blocked by inhibition of AKT signaling. Our results showed that both YAP1-1 and YAP1-2 isoforms are important mediators in the EMT process of pancreatic cancer. However, YAP1-2 is more important in mediating TGF-β-induced EMT, which requires AKT signaling.
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- Chao Gao
- Institute of Life Sciences, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Interventional Pulmonology of Zhejiang Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Cangnan Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- International Collaborative Center on Growth Factor Research, and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
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- International Collaborative Center on Growth Factor Research, and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- International Collaborative Center on Growth Factor Research, and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Taizhou Enze Hospital, Taizhou, China
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- International Collaborative Center on Growth Factor Research, and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- International Collaborative Center on Growth Factor Research, and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China.,International Collaborative Center on Growth Factor Research, and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Zhang JJ, Hong J, Ma YS, Shi Y, Zhang DD, Yang XL, Jia CY, Yin YZ, Jiang GX, Fu D, Yu F. Identified GNGT1 and NMU as Combined Diagnosis Biomarker of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Utilizing Bioinformatics and Logistic Regression. DISEASE MARKERS 2021; 2021:6696198. [PMID: 33505535 PMCID: PMC7806402 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6696198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is one of the most devastating diseases worldwide. The study is aimed at identifying reliable prognostic biomarkers and to improve understanding of cancer initiation and progression mechanisms. RNA-Seq data were downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. Subsequently, comprehensive bioinformatics analysis incorporating gene ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), and the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was conducted to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) closely associated with NSCLC. Eight hub genes were screened out using Molecular Complex Detection (MCODE) and cytoHubba. The prognostic and diagnostic values of the hub genes were further confirmed by survival analysis and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Hub genes were validated by other datasets, such as the Oncomine, Human Protein Atlas, and cBioPortal databases. Ultimately, logistic regression analysis was conducted to evaluate the diagnostic potential of the two identified biomarkers. Screening removed 1,411 DEGs, including 1,362 upregulated and 49 downregulated genes. Pathway enrichment analysis of the DEGs examined the Ras signaling pathway, alcoholism, and other factors. Ultimately, eight prioritized genes (GNGT1, GNG4, NMU, GCG, TAC1, GAST, GCGR1, and NPSR1) were identified as hub genes. High hub gene expression was significantly associated with worse overall survival in patients with NSCLC. The ROC curves showed that these hub genes had diagnostic value. The mRNA expressions of GNGT1 and NMU were low in the Oncomine database. Their protein expressions and genetic alterations were also revealed. Finally, logistic regression analysis indicated that combining the two biomarkers substantially improved the ability to discriminate NSCLC. GNGT1 and NMU identified in the current study may empower further discovery of the molecular mechanisms underlying NSCLC's initiation and progression.
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- Jia-Jia Zhang
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Navy Military Medical University Affiliated Changhai Hospital, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Cancer Hospital, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai 200032, China
- Central Laboratory for Medical Research, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Central Laboratory for Medical Research, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Central Laboratory for Medical Research, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Central Laboratory for Medical Research, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Navy Military Medical University Affiliated Changhai Hospital, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Central Laboratory for Medical Research, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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