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Ma X, Liu H, Shi C, Zhao Y, Wang H, Han Z. Bioinformatics analysis and clinical significance of NRP-1 in triple-negative breast cancer. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27368. [PMID: 38495206 PMCID: PMC10943386 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to investigate the diagnostic and prognostic values of neuropilin-1 (NRP-1) in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and analyze its immune function in the tumor microenvironment. Methods Based on The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), Gene Expression Omnibus, Genotype Tissue Expression, Immune Cell Abundance Identifier (ImmuCellAI), Reactome, and Genomics of Drug Sensitivity in Cancer databases, the cancer tissues from 50 patients with TNBC and corresponding adjacent noncancerous tissues from 10 patients (tissue microarrays were purchased from Shanghai Xinchao Biotechnology Co., Ltd.) were collected for validation. Bioinformatics combined with immunohistochemistry was used to analyze the relationship among NRP-1 expression, prognosis, tumor immune cell infiltration, immune genes, and drug resistance so as to investigate the role of NRP-1 in the development of TNBC. Results A significant difference in NRP-1 gene expression was found between the cancerous and noncancerous tissues (p-value < 0.05); NRP-1 expression was high in carcinoma. No significant correlation was found between NRP-1 protein expression levels and each stage in the TCGA database. Prognostic expression survival analysis showed that the survival probability of patients with high NRP-1 expression was significantly lower than that of patients with low NRP-1 expression (p-value < 0.05), suggesting that the gene might be a pro-oncogene. The data from 50 clinical samples also confirmed that the NRP-1 expression was significantly higher in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) tissues than in adjacent noncancerous tissues. The NRP-1 expression significantly correlated with the tumor diameter and pathological grade (p-value < 0.05), but not with age, stage, and ki67 (p-value > 0.05). The Kaplan-Meier survival curves suggested that the median overall survival was significantly shorter in patients with high NRP-1 expression than in those with low NRP-1 expression (13.6 months vs 15.2 months, p-value < 0.05). The 300 genes most significantly positively associated with this gene were selected for Gene Ontology (including Biological Process, Molecular Function, and Cellular Component groups) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomics enrichment analysis. The findings showed that NRP-1 was involved in immune regulation in TNBC. In addition, the NRP-1 expression in TNBC positively correlated with a variety of immune cells and checkpoints. Conclusion NRP-1 can be used as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target in TNBC.
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- Xiao Ma
- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221000, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221000, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221000, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221000, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221000, China
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Özkan Oktay E, Kaman T, Karasakal ÖF, Enisoğlu Atalay V. In Silico Prediction and Molecular Docking of SNPs in NRP1 Gene Associated with SARS-COV-2. Biochem Genet 2024; 62:156-175. [PMID: 37296335 PMCID: PMC10255949 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-023-10409-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Neuropilin-1 (NRP1) which is a main transmembrane cell surface receptor acts as a host cell mediator resulting in increasing the SARS-Cov-2 infectivity and also plays a role in neuronal development, angiogenesis and axonal outgrowth. The goal of this study is to estimate the impact of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the NRP1 gene on the function, structure and stabilization of protein as well as on the miRNA-mRNA binding regions using bioinformatical tools. It is also aimed to investigate the changes caused by SNPs in NRP1 on interactions with drug molecule and spike protein. The missense type of SNPs was analyzed using SIFT, PolyPhen-2, SNAP2, PROVEAN, Mutation Assessor, SNPs&GO, PhD-SNP, I-Mutant 3.0, MUpro, STRING, Project HOPE, ConSurf, and PolymiRTS. Docking analyses were conducted by AutoDock Vina program. As a result, a total of 733 missense SNPs were determined within the NRP1 gene and nine SNPs were specified as damaging to the protein. The modelling results showed that wild and mutant type amino acids had some different properties such as size, charge, and hydrophobicity. Additionally, their three-dimensional structures of protein were utilized for confirmation of these differences. After evaluating the results, nine polymorphisms rs141633354, rs142121081, rs145954532, rs200028992, rs200660300, rs369312020, rs370117610, rs370551432, rs370641686 were determined to be damaging on the structure and function of NRP1 protein and located in conserved regions. The results of molecular docking showed that the binding affinity values are nearly the same for wild-type and mutant structures support that the mutations carried out are not in the focus of the binding site, therefore the ligand does not affect the binding energy. It is expected that the results will be useful for future studies.
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- Ebru Özkan Oktay
- Vocational School of Health Services, Laboratory Technology, Üsküdar University, Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Vocational School of Health Services, Medical and Aromatic Plants, Üsküdar University, Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Vocational School of Health Services, Medical Laboratory Techniques, Üsküdar University, Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Üsküdar University, Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey
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Rodrigues EM, Giovanini AF, Ribas CAPM, Malafaia O, Roesler R, Isolan GR. The Nervous System Development Regulator Neuropilin-1 as a Potential Prognostic Marker and Therapeutic Target in Brain Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4922. [PMID: 37894289 PMCID: PMC10605093 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15204922] [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: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Neuropilins are transmembrane glycoproteins that regulate developmental processes in the nervous system and other tissues. Overexpression of neuropilin-1 (NRP1) occurs in many solid tumor types and, in several instances, may predict patient outcome in terms of overall survival. Experimental inhibition of NRP1 activity can display antitumor effects in different cancer models. Here, we review NRP1 expression and function in adult and pediatric brain cancers, particularly glioblastomas (GBMs) and medulloblastomas, and present analyses of NRP1 transcript levels and their association with patient survival in GBMs. The case of NRP1 highlights the potential of regulators of neurodevelopment as biomarkers and therapeutic targets in brain cancer.
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- Eduardo Mello Rodrigues
- Graduate Program in Principles of Surgery, Mackenzie Evangelical University, Curitiba 80730-000, PR, Brazil; (E.M.R.)
- The Center for Advanced Neurology and Neurosurgery (CEANNE), Porto Alegre 90560-010, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Principles of Surgery, Mackenzie Evangelical University, Curitiba 80730-000, PR, Brazil; (E.M.R.)
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- Graduate Program in Principles of Surgery, Mackenzie Evangelical University, Curitiba 80730-000, PR, Brazil; (E.M.R.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute for Basic Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90035-003, RS, Brazil
- Cancer and Neurobiology Laboratory, Experimental Research Center, Clinical Hospital (CPE-HCPA), Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90035-003, RS, Brazil
- National Science and Technology Institute for Children’s Cancer Biology and Pediatric Oncology—INCT BioOncoPed, Porto Alegre 90035-003, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Principles of Surgery, Mackenzie Evangelical University, Curitiba 80730-000, PR, Brazil; (E.M.R.)
- The Center for Advanced Neurology and Neurosurgery (CEANNE), Porto Alegre 90560-010, RS, Brazil
- National Science and Technology Institute for Children’s Cancer Biology and Pediatric Oncology—INCT BioOncoPed, Porto Alegre 90035-003, RS, Brazil
- Spalt Therapeutics, Porto Alegre 90560-010, RS, Brazil
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Al-Zeheimi N, Gao Y, Greer PA, Adham SA. Neuropilin-1 Knockout and Rescue Confirms Its Role to Promote Metastasis in MDA-MB-231 Breast Cancer Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24097792. [PMID: 37175499 PMCID: PMC10178772 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24097792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) metastasis remains a leading cause of female mortality. Neuropilin-1 (NRP-1) is a glycoprotein receptor that plays ligand-dependent roles in BC. Clinical studies indicate its correlation with metastatic disease; however, its functional role in BC metastasis remains uncertain. CRISPR-Cas9 was used to knockout the NRP-1 gene in MDA-MB-231 BC cells, and the effects on metastasis were determined using an orthotopic mouse engraftment model. NRP-1 expression in knockout cells was rescued using a recombinant cDNA with a silent mutation in the sgRNA target-adjacent PAM sequence. Differentially expressed genes between NRP-1 knockout and control cells were determined using whole-transcriptome sequencing and validated using real-time PCR. NRP-1KO cells showed a pronounced reduction in the metastasis to the lungs. KEGG pathway analysis of the transcriptome data revealed that PI3K and ECM receptor interactions were among the top altered pathways in the NRP-1KO cells. In addition, reduction in metastasis enhancers proteins, Integrin-β3 and Tenascin-C, and genes CCL20 and FN1 and upregulation of metastasis suppressor genes, ACVRL and GPX3 in NRP-1KO were detected. These findings provide evidence for a functional role for NRP-1 in BC metastasis, supporting further exploration of NRP-1 and the identified genes as targets in treating metastatic BC.
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- Noura Al-Zeheimi
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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Multifunctional Plant Virus Nanoparticles for Targeting Breast Cancer Tumors. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10091431. [PMID: 36146510 PMCID: PMC9502313 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10091431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Breast cancer treatment using plant-virus-based nanoparticles (PVNPs) has achieved considerable success in preclinical studies. PVNP-based breast cancer therapies include non-targeted and targeted nanoplatforms for delivery of anticancer therapeutic chemo and immune agents and cancer vaccines for activation of local and systemic antitumor immunity. Interestingly, PVNP platforms combined with other tumor immunotherapeutic options and other modalities of oncotherapy can improve tumor efficacy treatment. These applications can be achieved by encapsulation of a wide range of active ingredients and conjugating ligands for targeting immune and tumor cells. This review presents the current breast cancer treatments based on PVNP platforms.
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Neuropilin (NRPs) Related Pathological Conditions and Their Modulators. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158402. [PMID: 35955539 PMCID: PMC9368954 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Neuropilin 1 (NRP1) represents one of the two homologous neuropilins (NRP, splice variants of neuropilin 2 are the other) found in all vertebrates. It forms a transmembrane glycoprotein distributed in many human body tissues as a (co)receptor for a variety of different ligands. In addition to its physiological role, it is also associated with various pathological conditions. Recently, NRP1 has been discovered as a coreceptor for the SARS-CoV-2 viral entry, along with ACE2, and has thus become one of the COVID-19 research foci. However, in addition to COVID-19, the current review also summarises its other pathological roles and its involvement in clinical diseases like cancer and neuropathic pain. We also discuss the diversity of native NRP ligands and perform a joint analysis. Last but not least, we review the therapeutic roles of NRP1 and introduce a series of NRP1 modulators, which are typical peptidomimetics or other small molecule antagonists, to provide the medicinal chemistry community with a state-of-the-art overview of neuropilin modulator design and NRP1 druggability assessment.
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Wang L, Wang L, Xu P, Liu C, Wang S, Luo X, Li M, Liu J, Zhao Z, Lai W, Luo F, Yan J. pH-Responsive Liposomes Loaded with Targeting Procoagulant Proteins as Potential Embolic Agents for Solid Tumor-Targeted Therapy. Mol Pharm 2022; 19:1356-1367. [PMID: 35420039 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.1c00912] [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] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Selectively inducing tumor thrombosis and subsequent necrosis is a novel and promising antitumor strategy. We have previously designed a targeting procoagulant protein, called tTF-EG3287, which is a fusion of a truncated tissue factor (tTF) with EG3287, a short peptide against the neuropilin-1 (NRP1) binding site of vascular endothelial growth factor-A 165 (VEGF-A 165). However, off-target effects and high-dose requirements limit the further use of tTF-EG3287 in antitumor therapy. Therefore, we encapsulated tTF-EG3287 into poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline)-distearoyl phosphatidyl ethanolamine (PEOz-DSPE)-modified liposomes to construct pH-responsive liposomes as a novel vascular embolization agent, called tTF-EG3287@Liposomes. The liposomes had an average particle size of about 100 nm and showed considerable drug-loading capacity, encapsulation efficiency, and biocompatibility. Under the stimulation of acidic microenvironments (pH 6.5), the lipid membrane of tTF-EG3287@Liposomes collapsed, and the cumulative drug release rate within 72 h was 83 ± 1.26%. When administered to a mouse model of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), tTF-EG3287@Liposomes showed prolonged retention and enhanced accumulation in the tumor as well as a superior antitumor effec, compared with tTF-EG3287. This study demonstrates the potential of tTF-EG3287@Liposomes as a novel embolic agent for solid tumors and provides a new strategy for tumor-targeted infarction therapy.
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- Li Wang
- Cancer Research Center, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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Ren S, Xiong X, You H, Shen J, Zhou P. The Combination of Immune Checkpoint Blockade and Angiogenesis Inhibitors in the Treatment of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Front Immunol 2021; 12:689132. [PMID: 34149730 PMCID: PMC8206805 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.689132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) has become a standard treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, most patients with NSCLC do not benefit from these treatments. Abnormal vasculature is a hallmark of solid tumors and is involved in tumor immune escape. These abnormalities stem from the increase in the expression of pro-angiogenic factors, which is involved in the regulation of the function and migration of immune cells. Anti-angiogenic agents can normalize blood vessels, and thus transforming the tumor microenvironment from immunosuppressive to immune-supportive by increasing the infiltration and activation of immune cells. Therefore, the combination of immunotherapy with anti-angiogenesis is a promising strategy for cancer treatment. Here, we outline the current understanding of the mechanisms of vascular endothelial growth factor/vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGF/VEGFR) signaling in tumor immune escape and progression, and summarize the preclinical studies and current clinical data of the combination of ICB and anti-angiogenic drugs in the treatment of advanced NSCLC.
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- Sijia Ren
- Taizhou Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Taizhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Medical Oncology Department, Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Institute of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Taizhou Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Taizhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jianfei Shen, ; Penghui Zhou,
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jianfei Shen, ; Penghui Zhou,
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Rachner TD, Kasimir-Bauer S, Goebel A, Erdmann K, Hoffmann O, Rauner M, Hofbauer LC, Kimmig R, Bittner AK. Soluble Neuropilin-1 is an independent marker of poor prognosis in early breast cancer. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2021; 147:2233-2238. [PMID: 33884469 PMCID: PMC8236462 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-021-03635-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Background Neuropilin-1 (NRP-1) is a transmembrane protein that acts as a multifunctional non-tyrosine kinase receptor with an established role in development and immunity. NRP-1 also regulates tumor biology, and high expression levels of tissue NRP-1 have been associated with a poor prognosis. Recently, ELISA-based quantification of soluble NRP-1 (sNRP-1) has become available, but little is known about the prognostic value of sNRP-1 in malignancies. Materials and methods We measured sNRP-1 in the serum of 509 patients with primary early breast cancer (BC) at the time of diagnosis using ELISA. Results Mean serum values of sNRP-1 were 1.88 ± 0.52 nmol/l (= 130.83 ± 36.24 ng/ml). SNRP-1 levels weakly correlated with age, and were higher in peri- and postmenopausal patients compared to premenopausal patients, respectively (p < 0.0001). Low levels of sNRP-1 were associated with a significant survival benefit compared to high sNRP-1 levels at baseline (p = 0.005; HR 1.94; 95%CI 1.23–3.06). These findings remained significant after adjustment for tumor stage including lymph node involvement, grading, hormone receptor, HER2 status, and age (p = 0.022; HR 1.78; 95%CI 1.09–2.91). Conclusion Our findings warrant further investigations into the prognostic and therapeutic potential of sNRP-1 in BC.
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- Tilman D Rachner
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Bone Diseases, Diabetes and Bone Diseases, Department of Medicine III, TU Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany. .,Center for Healthy Ageing, Department of Medicine III, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany. .,German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Dresden and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Bone Diseases, Diabetes and Bone Diseases, Department of Medicine III, TU Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany.,Center for Healthy Ageing, Department of Medicine III, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany.,Department of Urology, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Urology, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany.,National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Bone Diseases, Diabetes and Bone Diseases, Department of Medicine III, TU Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany.,Center for Healthy Ageing, Department of Medicine III, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany.,Department of Urology, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Bone Diseases, Diabetes and Bone Diseases, Department of Medicine III, TU Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany.,Center for Healthy Ageing, Department of Medicine III, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany.,Department of Urology, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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Zhang J, Zhang X, Li Z, Wang Q, Shi Y, Jiang X, Sun X. The miR-124-3p/Neuropilin-1 Axis Contributes to the Proliferation and Metastasis of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells and Co-Activates the TGF-β Pathway. Front Oncol 2021; 11:654672. [PMID: 33912463 PMCID: PMC8072051 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.654672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) accounts for 90% of breast cancer-associated mortality. Neuropilin-1 (NRP-1) acts as a non-tyrosine kinase receptor for several cellular signaling pathways involved in the proliferation and metastasis of cancer cells. However, the miRNAs that regulate NRP-1 expression and the underlying mechanisms in TNBC cells remain unclear. In the present study, we found that TNBC cells expressed higher levels of NRP-1 than non-TNBC cells. Stable transfectants depleted of NRP-1 were generated from two TNBC cell lines, human MDA-MB-231 and mouse 4T1 cells. NRP-1 depletion significantly suppressed the proliferation of TNBC cells by arresting the cell cycle at phase G0/G1 by upregulating p27 and downregulating cyclin E and cyclin-dependent kinase 2. NRP-1 depletion also repressed cell migration and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) by inducing the upregulation of E-cadherin and the downregulation of N-cadherin, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9, and reducing MMP-2 and MMP-9 activities as detected by gelatin zymography assay. By applying multiple miRNA-target prediction tools, we screened potential miRNAs with binding sites with the 3’-untranslated region of the NRP-1 gene and selected 12 miRNA candidates, among which miR-124-3p displayed the most vigorous activity to downregulate NRP-1 as validated by luciferase assay and miRNA transfection assay. By downregulating NRP-1, miR-124-3p mimics inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion of TNBC cells, and antagomiR-124-3p could partially abolish the effects of NRP-1 depletion. In the animal experiments, NRP-1 depletion inhibited tumorigenesis and liver metastasis of TNBC cells, while miR-124-3p mimics inhibited the growth of established TNBC tumors. In the mechanistic exploration, we revealed that NRP-1 co-interacted with transforming growth factor (TGF)-β to activate the TGF-β pathway, which regulates EMT-related molecules. In summary, the present results indicate that the miR-124-3p/NRP-1 axis contributes to the proliferation and metastasis of TNBC cells and co-activates the TGF-β pathway, suggesting that these molecules may present as potential therapeutic targets and valuable biomarkers for TNBC.
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- Jiayang Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Breast Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
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- The Hepatosplenic Surgery Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China.,The Hepatosplenic Surgery Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- The Hepatosplenic Surgery Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- The Hepatosplenic Surgery Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Xu LB, Bo BX, Xiong J, Ren YJ, Han D, Wei SH, Ren XP. Long non-coding RNA LINC00887 promotes progression of lung carcinoma by targeting the microRNA-206/NRP1 axis. Oncol Lett 2020; 21:87. [PMID: 33376520 PMCID: PMC7751375 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2020.12348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been reported to participate in multiple biological processes, including tumorigenesis. In the current study, the function of a novel lncRNA LINC00887 was investigated in lung carcinoma. For this purpose, LINC00887 expression was assessed by reverse-transcription quantitative PCR. Cell viability was determined by the CCK-8 and EdU assays. Cell invasion, migration were assessed by the transwell and wound healing assays, respectively. A dual luciferase assay was used for analysis of the interaction between LINC00887 and miR-206, as well as the relationship of miR-206 with NRP1. A tumor xenograft study was performed to investigate the LINC00887-miR-206-NRP1 axis in vivo. The expression levels of LINC00887 were upregulated in lung carcinoma tissues and cells compared with adjacent tissues or normal cells (BEAS-2B). Knockdown LINC00887 significantly inhibited the proliferation, migration and invasion of lung carcinoma A549 and NCI-H460 cells. Furthermore, LINC00887 was identified as a competing endogenous RNA and to directly interact with miR-206. Mechanistically, miR-206 was demonstrated to regulate neuropilin-1 (NRP1) expression by targeting the NRP1 3'-untranslated region. The results of the present study suggested that the LINC00887-miR-206-NRP1 axis served a critical role in regulating lung carcinoma cell proliferation, migration and invasion. In addition, xenograft tumor model experiments revealed that silencing LINC00887 suppressed lung carcinoma tumor growth of in vivo. In summary, our results suggest that LINC00887 may serve an oncogenic role in lung carcinoma by targeting the miR-206/NRP1 axis, providing a potential therapeutic target for patients with lung carcinoma.
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- Ling-Bin Xu
- The Second Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710068, P.R. China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhouzhi Country People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710407, P.R. China
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- The Second Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710068, P.R. China
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- The Second Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710068, P.R. China
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- The Second Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710068, P.R. China
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- The Second Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710068, P.R. China
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- The Second Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710068, P.R. China
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Zhao L, Chen H, Lu L, Wang L, Zhang X, Guo X. New insights into the role of co-receptor neuropilins in tumour angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis and targeted therapy strategies. J Drug Target 2020; 29:155-167. [PMID: 32838575 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2020.1815210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Local tumour sites lead to pathological angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis due to malignant conditions such as hypoxia. Although VEGF and VEGFR are considered to be the main anti-tumour treatment targets, the problems of limited efficacy and observable side effects of some drugs relevant to this target still remain to be solved. Therefore, it is necessary to identify new therapeutic targets for angiogenesis or lymphangiogenesis. The neuropilin family is a class of single transmembrane glycoprotein receptors, including neuropilin1 (NRP1) and neuropilin2 (NRP2), which could act as co-receptors of VEGFA-165 and VEGFC and play a key role in promoting tumour proliferation, invasion and metastasis. In this review, we introduced the schematic diagram to visually reveal the function of NRP1 and NRP2 in enhancing the binding affinity of VEGFR2 to VEGFA-165 and VEGFR3 to VEGFC, respectively. We also discussed the signalling pathways that depend on the co-receptors NRP1 and NRP2 and some existing targeted therapeutic strategies, such as monoclonal antibodies, targeted peptides, microRNAs and small molecule inhibitors. It will contribute a vital foundation for the future research and development of new drugs targeting NRPs. HIGHLIGHTS NRP1 acts as a co-receptor with VEGFR2 and the pro-angiogenic factor VEGFA-165 to up-regulate tumour angiogenesis by promoting endothelial cells proliferation, survival, migration, invasion and by preventing of apoptosis. NRP2 acts as a co-receptor with VEGFR3 and the pro-lymphogenic factor VEGFC to facilitate tumour metastasis by promoting lymphangiogenesis. Although NRP1 and NRP2 do not have enzymatic signalling activity, the affinity of VEGFR2 for VEGFA-165 and VEGFR3 for VEGFC can increase in a co-receptor manner, as detailed in the schematic. The exclusive roles of NRP1 and NRP2 in signalling pathways are specifically described to emphasise the molecular regulatory mechanisms involved in co-receptors. Various studies have shown that the co-receptors NRP1 and NRP2 can be directly or indirectly targeted by different methods to prevent tumour angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis. Therapeutic strategies targeting NRPs look promising soon as evidenced by preclinical and clinical studies.
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- Lin Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shandong University Affiliated Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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He L, He Y, Zuo W, Kang Y, Xue H, Wang L, Zhang Y, Meng Y. Neuropilin1 silencing impairs the proliferation and migration of cells in pancreatic cancer. J Clin Lab Anal 2020; 34:e23394. [PMID: 32472711 PMCID: PMC7521280 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.23394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Neuropilin1 (NRP1) participates in cancer cell proliferation, migration, and metastasis as a multifunctional co-receptor by interacting with multiple signal pathways, but few studies have addressed the precise function of NRP1 in pancreatic cancer (PACA) cells. We aimed to study whether NRP1 gene silencing involved in the proliferation and migration of PACA cells in vitro. METHODS A lentiviral vector expressing NRP1 shRNA was constructed and transfected into human PACA cells (CFPAC-1 and PANC-1). The expression of NRP1 protein and mRNA was detected by Western blot and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) assay, respectively. CCK-8 assay, wound healing assay, and transwell assay were conducted to examine the effect of NRP1 silencing on cells proliferation and migration capability. RESULTS Results of qRT-PCR and Western blot showed successfully established, stably transfected shRNA-NRP1 cells in PACA cells. The proliferation capacity of PACA cells in NRP1 shRNA group was lower significantly than that in the negative control (NC) group (P < .05). The invasion and migration capability of PACA cells in NRP1 shRNA group was lower significantly than that in the NC group (P < .01). CONCLUSIONS NRP1-shRNA lentiviral interference vectors can effectively decrease NRP1 gene expression in PACA cells, thereby inhibiting cells proliferation and migration, which provides a basis for finding a valuable therapeutic target for PACA therapy.
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- Li‐Hong He
- The First Hospital of Lanzhou UniversityLanzhouChina
- The First School of Clinical Medicine of Lanzhou UniversityLanzhou UniversityLanzhouChina
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- The First Hospital of Lanzhou UniversityLanzhouChina
- The First School of Clinical Medicine of Lanzhou UniversityLanzhou UniversityLanzhouChina
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- School of Clinical MedicineSouthwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- The First Hospital of Lanzhou UniversityLanzhouChina
- The First School of Clinical Medicine of Lanzhou UniversityLanzhou UniversityLanzhouChina
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- The First Hospital of Lanzhou UniversityLanzhouChina
- The First School of Clinical Medicine of Lanzhou UniversityLanzhou UniversityLanzhouChina
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- The First Hospital of Lanzhou UniversityLanzhouChina
- The First School of Clinical Medicine of Lanzhou UniversityLanzhou UniversityLanzhouChina
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- Department of General surgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
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- Department of General surgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
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Chen Z, Gao H, Dong Z, Shen Y, Wang Z, Wei W, Yi J, Wang R, Wu N, Jin S. NRP1 regulates radiation-induced EMT via TGF-β/Smad signaling in lung adenocarcinoma cells. Int J Radiat Biol 2020; 96:1281-1295. [PMID: 32659143 DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2020.1793015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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PURPOSE Radiation has been shown to promote the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in tumor cells, and TGF-β/Smad and PI3K-Akt signaling pathways play an important role in the EMT. In this study, we investigated the effects of neuropilin-1 (NRP1) on radiation-induced TGF-β/Smad and non-classical Smad signaling pathways in lung cancer cells, as well as the effects of NRP1 on invasion and migration. MATERIALS AND METHODS Changes in the expression levels of EMT markers (β-catenin, N-cadherin, and vimentin) and related transcription factors (Twist and ZEB1) in stably transfected cells were detected by Western blotting and qPCR, and changes were assessed by TGF-β/Smad and non-classical Smad signaling. Immunofluorescence was used to detect the expression of the cytoskeletal protein F-actin. Expression of TGF-β1 and CXCL-12 was detected by ELISA. Transwell and scratch assays were used to detect the invasive ability and migration of lung cancer cells, respectively. RESULTS Our results showed that ionizing radiation could induce the EMT as well as morphological changes in lung adenocarcinoma cells (A549); however, the effects were not significant in lung squamous carcinoma cells (SK-MES-1). Moreover, we showed that NRP1 promotes the EMT induced by ionizing radiation in A549 cells, which may be related to the increased expression of EMT-related transcription factors. NRP1 may promote the radiation-induced EMT of A549 cells mainly through TGF-β1/Smad2/3 signaling. NRP1 also enhanced radiation-induced invasion, migration, and CXCL-12 expression in A549 cells. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that NRP1 promotes radiation-induced EMT in lung adenocarcinoma cells via TGF-β1/Smad signaling and not non-classical Smad signaling, and enhances the invasion and migration of lung adenocarcinoma cells.
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- ZhiYuan Chen
- School of Public Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
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- School of Public Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China.,Department of Orthopedics, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Public Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- School of Public Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Public Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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Relationship between neuropilin-1 expression and prognosis, according to gastric cancer histology. J Mol Histol 2020; 51:199-208. [PMID: 32242307 DOI: 10.1007/s10735-020-09870-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Neuropilin-1 (NRP-1) is known to be related to various types of cancer and is considered a novel tumor marker or therapeutic target. The aim of this study was to identify the clinical implications of NRP-1 expression in terms of prognosis in patients with gastric cancer. A total of 265 patients who underwent radical gastrectomy for the treatment of gastric cancer from 2008 to 2011 were included in this retrospective study. NRP-1 expression of tumors was determined by immunohistochemistry. The patients' clinicopathological characteristics, operative details, and long-term outcomes were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 181 (68.3%) patients demonstrated expression of NRP-1. No survival difference was observed according to NRP-1 expression in any patient. The patients were divided into the gland formation (GF) and the no gland formation (nGF) types, according to histology. NRP-1 expression rates were 65.6% (84/128) and 70.8% (97/137), respectively. NRP-1 expression was not an independent prognostic factor in the GF group, although patients who expressed NRP-1 had better survival outcomes. In contrast, patients who expressed NRP-1 in the nGF group had worse 5-year survival rates (p = 0.027), and NRP-1 was an independent prognostic factor in a multivariate analysis (hazard ratio, 1.923; 95% confidence interval, 1.041-3.551). NRP-1 expression in patients with nGF type gastric cancer is predictive of a poor prognosis.
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Xu P, Zou M, Wang S, Li T, Liu C, Wang L, Wang L, Luo F, Wu T, Yan J. Construction and characterization of a truncated tissue factor‑coagulation‑based composite system for selective thrombosis in tumor blood vessels. Int J Oncol 2019; 55:823-832. [PMID: 31432158 PMCID: PMC6741845 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2019.4855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The selective induction of tumor vascular thrombosis using truncated tissue factor (tTF) delivered via a target ligand is a promising novel antitumor strategy. In the present study, an anti-neuropilin-1 (NRP-1) monoclonal antibody (mAb)-streptavidin (SA):tTF-biotin (B) composite system was established. In this system, anti-NRP-1-mAb located tTF to the tumor vascular endothelial cell surface and induced vascular embolization. Due to their high binding affinity, SA and B were used to enhance thrombogenic activity. mAb was conjugated with SA using a coupling method with water-soluble 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide and N-hydroxysulfosuccinimide. Biotinylated tTF (tTF-B) was prepared using a B-labeling kit subsequent to the generation and purification of fusion protein tTF. Confocal microscopy and flow cytometry indicated that the anti-NRP-1-mAb-SA conjugate retained mAb targeting activity. The preservation of B-conjugate binding capacity was confirmed using a competitive ELISA, and factor X-activation analysis revealed that tTF-B retained the procoagulant activity exhibited by tTF. Live imaging was performed to assess mAb-SA distribution and tumor-targeting capability, and this yielded promising results. The results of in vivo studies in mice with subcutaneous xenografts demonstrated that this composite system significantly induced tumor vascular thrombosis and inhibited tumor growth, whereas these histological changes were not observed in normal organs.
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- Peilan Xu
- Cancer Research Center, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, P.R. China
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- Cancer Research Center, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, P.R. China
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- Cancer Research Center, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, P.R. China
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- Cancer Research Center, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, P.R. China
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- Cancer Research Center, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, P.R. China
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- Cancer Research Center, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, P.R. China
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- Cancer Research Center, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, P.R. China
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- Cancer Research Center, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, P.R. China
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- Cancer Research Center, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, P.R. China
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- Cancer Research Center, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, P.R. China
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Moghbeli M. Genetic and molecular biology of breast cancer among Iranian patients. J Transl Med 2019; 17:218. [PMID: 31286981 PMCID: PMC6615213 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-019-1968-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Abstract Background, Breast cancer (BC) is one of the leading causes of cancer related deaths in Iran. This high ratio of mortality had a rising trend during the recent years which is probably associated with late diagnosis. Main body Therefore it is critical to define a unique panel of genetic markers for the early detection among our population. In present review we summarized all of the reported significant genetic markers among Iranian BC patients for the first time, which are categorized based on their cellular functions. Conclusions This review paves the way of introducing a unique ethnic specific panel of diagnostic markers among Iranian BC patients. Indeed, this review can also clarify the genetic and molecular bases of BC progression among Iranians.
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- Meysam Moghbeli
- Medical Genetics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Seifi-Alan M, Dianatpour A, Geranpayeh L, Mirfakhraie R, Omrani MD, Ghafouri-Fard S. Expression analysis of selected miR-206 targets from the transforming growth factor-β signaling pathway in breast cancer. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:13545-13553. [PMID: 30920079 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.28629] [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: 12/04/2018] [Revised: 01/26/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Breast cancer as a molecularly heterogeneous malignancy is associated with dysregulation of several signaling pathways, including transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) signaling. On the other hand, several recent studies have demonstrated the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in breast cancer pathogenesis. In the current study, we performed a computerized search to find miR-206 target genes that are functionally linked to the TGF-β signaling pathway. We selected LEF1, Smad2, and Snail2 genes to assess their expression in 65 breast cancer samples and their adjacent noncancerous tissues (ANCTs) in correlation with expression levels of miR-206 as well as clinicopathological characteristics of patients. miR-206 was significantly downregulated in (Estrogen receptor) ER-positive breast cancer samples compared with their corresponding ANCTs. Association analysis between expression levels of genes and demographic features of patients showed significant association between expressions of SMAD2 and LEF1 genes and body mass index ( P values of 0.03 and 0.02, respectively). miR-206 low-expression levels were associated with TNM stage, mitotic rate, and lymph node involvement ( P values of 0.02, 0.01, and 0.01 respectively). In addition, SMAD2 high-expression levels were associated with HER2 status ( P = 0.02). Consequently, our data highlight the role of TGF-β signaling dysregulation in the pathogenesis of breast cancer and warrant further evaluation of miRNAs and messenger RNA coding genes in this pathway to facilitate detection of cancer biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
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- Mahnaz Seifi-Alan
- Department of Medical Genetics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Velenjak, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Velenjak, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Surgery, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Velenjak, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Velenjak, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Velenjak, Tehran, Iran
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Zhang L, Chen Y, Li C, Liu J, Ren H, Li L, Zheng X, Wang H, Han Z. RNA binding protein PUM2 promotes the stemness of breast cancer cells via competitively binding to neuropilin-1 (NRP-1) mRNA with miR-376a. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 114:108772. [PMID: 30909144 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.108772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Revised: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Others and ours studies have established the promoting roles of NRP-1 (neuropilin-1) in breast cancer, however, the underlying mechanisms by which NRP-1 is regulated are still confused. Here, bioinformatics analysis indicated that RNA binding protein PUM2 could bind to NRP-1 mRNA. Clinical samples showed that PUM2 expression was significantly increased in breast cancer tissues, negatively correlated with the overall survival and relapse-free survival of breast cancer patients, and positively correlated with NRP-1 expression. Meanwhile, PUM2 expression was remarkably increased in non-adherent spheroids. in vitro experiments demonstrated that PUM2 knockdown attenuated the stemness of breast cancer cells, evident by the decrease of spheroid formation capacity, ALDH1 activity and stemness marker expression. Mechanistically, RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) and luciferase reporter analysis indicated that PUM2 competitively bound to NRP 3'UTR with miR-376a, which had been previously confirmed by us to suppress the stemness of breast cancer cells, and increased NRP-1 mRNA stability and expression. Furthermore, ectopic expression of NRP-1 or miR-376a knockdown rescued the inhibitory effects of NRP-1 knockdown on the stemness of breast cancer cells. Thus, our results suggest that PUM2 could facilitate the stemness of breast cancer cells by competitively binding to NRP-1 3'UTR with miR-376a.
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- Lansheng Zhang
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221006, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221000, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221006, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221000, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221000, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221006, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221006, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221000, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221000, China.
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