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Kim M, Kim C, Zheng H, Kim Y, Cho PS, Lim JY, Choi W, Kim M, Kim Y, Kim HR, Lee GY, Hwang SW. Pharmacologic inhibition of Il6st/gp130 improves dermatological inflammation and pruritus. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 178:117155. [PMID: 39047422 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117155] [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: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
Abstract
Chronic dermatitis is a disease with large unmet need for pharmacological improvement. Dermatitis conditions are maintained and exacerbated by various cytokine actions in the context of inflammation. Interleukin 6 signal transducer (Il6st), also known as glycoprotein 130 (Gp130), is a key component for surface reception of a multitude of cytokines and transduction and amplification of their pro-inflammatory signals. We hypothesized accordingly that pharmacological inhibition of Il6st can alter dermatitis pathology. Treatment with SC-144 and bazedoxifene, two representative small molecule Il6st inhibitors with different binding modes led to moderate but significant improvement of skin conditions in a 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene animal model. Part of cytokine expressions indicating the dermatological index were normalized particularly when treated with SC-144. Pruritic behaviors were blunted, also possibly giving limited contribution to disease improvement. In psoriatic skin and itch of an imiquimod animal model, those two treatments appeared to be relatively moderate. Collectively, pharmacological inhibition of Il6st seems to lessen pathological irritation. Inversely, this experimental attempt newly implies that Il6st participates in pathological mechanisms. In conclusion, we suggest Il6st as a novel target for improving dermatitis, and that agents with suitable efficacy and safety for its modulation are translatable.
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- Minseok Kim
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul 08308, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; Department of Physiology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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Lee J, Kim J, Jeong C, Baek KH, Ha J. Beyond breast cancer: role of selective estrogen receptor modulators in reducing systemic malignancies: evidence from population-based data. Curr Med Res Opin 2024; 40:1589-1596. [PMID: 39115280 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2024.2390649] [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: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 08/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Raloxifene and bazedoxifene are selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Raloxifene is also known for its preventive effect against invasive breast cancer; however, its effect on other cancer types is unclear. This study investigated the incidence of various cancers in osteoporosis patients receiving SERM therapy to determine its association with the risk of developing specific cancer types. METHODS This retrospective cohort study examined the association between SERM use and the incidence of cervical, endometrial, ovarian, and colorectal cancers in postmenopausal women using data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service. Propensity score matching ensured group comparability by analyzing 95,513 participants. Cox proportional hazard models were used to calculate the hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) to assess the cancer risk associated with SERM therapy, differentiating between the effects of raloxifene and bazedoxifene. RESULTS SERM therapy was associated with a reduced risk of cervical (adjusted HR = 0.47, 95% CI = 0.31-0.71), ovarian (adjusted HR = 0.61, 95% CI = 0.42-0.88), and colorectal cancer (adjusted HR = 0.49, 95% CI = 0.42-0.57). No significant risk reduction was observed for endometrial cancer (adjusted HR = 1.05, 95% CI = 0.70-1.59). A comparison between raloxifene and bazedoxifene revealed no significant differences in their cancer prevention effects. CONCLUSION SERM therapy administration is associated with a decreased incidence of cervical, ovarian, and colorectal cancers. Notably, the effects of raloxifene and bazedoxifene were consistent. Further investigations are crucial to elucidate the mechanisms underlying these observations and their clinical implications.
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- Jeongmin Lee
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Janjua D, Thakur K, Aggarwal N, Chaudhary A, Yadav J, Chhokar A, Tripathi T, Joshi U, Senrung A, Bharti AC. Prognostic and therapeutic potential of STAT3: Opportunities and challenges in targeting HPV-mediated cervical carcinogenesis. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2024; 197:104346. [PMID: 38608913 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Cervical cancer (CaCx) ranks as the fourth most prevalent cancer among women globally. Persistent infection of high-risk human papillomaviruses (HR-HPVs) is major etiological factor associated with CaCx. Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3 (STAT3), a prominent member of the STAT family, has emerged as independent oncogenic driver. It is a target of many oncogenic viruses including HPV. How STAT3 influences HPV viral gene expression or gets affected by HPV is an area of active investigation. A better understanding of host-virus interaction will provide a prognostic and therapeutic window for CaCx control and management. In this comprehensive review, we delve into carcinogenic role of STAT3 in development of HPV-induced CaCx. With an emphasis on fascinating interplay between STAT3 and HPV genome, the review explores the diverse array of opportunities and challenges associated with this field to harness the prognostic and therapeutic potential of STAT3 in CaCx.
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- Divya Janjua
- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India; Department of Zoology, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India; Department of Zoology, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), New Delhi, India.
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Liu H, Wang N, Yang R, Luan J, Cao M, Zhai C, Wang S, Wei M, Wang D, Qiao J, Liu Y, She W, Guo N, Liao B, Gou X. E3 Ubiquitin Ligase NEDD4L Negatively Regulates Skin Tumorigenesis by Inhibiting IL-6/GP130 Signaling Pathway. J Invest Dermatol 2024:S0022-202X(24)00272-0. [PMID: 38580105 DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2024.03.030] [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: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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IL-6 signaling plays a crucial role in the survival and metastasis of skin cancer. NEDD4L acts as a suppressor of IL-6 signaling by targeting GP130 degradation. However, the effects of the NEDD4L-regulated IL-6/GP130 signaling pathway on skin cancer remain unclear. In this study, protein expression levels of NEDD4L and GP130 were measured in tumor tissues from patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Skin tumors were induced in wild-type and Nedd4l-knockout mice, and activation of the IL-6/GP130/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 signaling pathway was detected. The results indicated a negative correlation between the protein expression levels of NEDD4L and GP130 in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma tissues from patients. Nedd4l deficiency significantly promoted 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene/12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate-induced skin tumorigenesis and benign-to-malignant conversion by activating the IL-6/GP130/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 signaling pathway, which was abrogated by supplementation with the GP130 inhibitor SC144. Furthermore, our findings suggested that NEDD4L can interact with GP130 and promote its ubiquitination in skin tumors. In conclusion, our results indicate that NEDD4L could act as a tumor suppressor in skin cancer, and inhibition of GP130 could be a potential therapeutic method for treating this disease.
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- Huan Liu
- Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China; Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Diseases, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Immunology, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China; Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Diseases, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China; Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Diseases, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China; Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Diseases, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China; Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Diseases, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China; Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Diseases, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- College of pharmacy, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- College of pharmacy, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Immunology, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
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- Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China; Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Diseases, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China.
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Abramenko N, Vellieux F, Veselá K, Kejík Z, Hajduch J, Masařík M, Babula P, Hoskovec D, Pacák K, Martásek P, Smetana K, Jakubek M. Investigation of the potential effects of estrogen receptor modulators on immune checkpoint molecules. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3043. [PMID: 38321096 PMCID: PMC10847107 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51804-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Immune checkpoints regulate the immune system response. Recent studies suggest that flavonoids, known as phytoestrogens, may inhibit the PD-1/PD-L1 axis. We explored the potential of estrogens and 17 Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) as inhibiting ligands for immune checkpoint proteins (CTLA-4, PD-L1, PD-1, and CD80). Our docking studies revealed strong binding energy values for quinestrol, quercetin, and bazedoxifene, indicating their potential to inhibit PD-1 and CTLA-4. Quercetin and bazedoxifene, known to modulate EGFR and IL-6R alongside estrogen receptors, can influence the immune checkpoint functionality. We discuss the impact of SERMs on PD-1 and CTLA-4, suggesting that these SERMs could have therapeutic effects through immune checkpoint inhibition. This study highlights the potential of SERMs as inhibitory ligands for immune checkpoint proteins, emphasizing the importance of considering PD-1 and CTLA-4 inhibition when evaluating SERMs as therapeutic agents. Our findings open new avenues for cancer immunotherapy by exploring the interaction between various SERMs and immune checkpoint pathways.
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- Nikita Abramenko
- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 252 50, Vestec, Czech Republic
- Department of Paediatrics and Inherited Metabolic Disorders, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, 120 00, Prague, Czech Republic
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- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 252 50, Vestec, Czech Republic
- Department of Paediatrics and Inherited Metabolic Disorders, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, 120 00, Prague, Czech Republic
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- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 252 50, Vestec, Czech Republic
- Department of Paediatrics and Inherited Metabolic Disorders, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, 120 00, Prague, Czech Republic
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- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 252 50, Vestec, Czech Republic
- Department of Paediatrics and Inherited Metabolic Disorders, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, 120 00, Prague, Czech Republic
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- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 252 50, Vestec, Czech Republic
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- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 252 50, Vestec, Czech Republic
- Department of Paediatrics and Inherited Metabolic Disorders, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, 120 00, Prague, Czech Republic
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00, Brno, Czech Republic
- Department of Pathological Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- 1st Department of Surgery-Department of Abdominal, Thoracic Surgery and Traumatology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, U Nemocnice 2, 121 08, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Section on Medical Neuroendocrinology, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Building 10, Room 1-3140, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Department of Paediatrics and Inherited Metabolic Disorders, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, 120 00, Prague, Czech Republic
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- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 252 50, Vestec, Czech Republic
- Institute of Anatomy, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 120 00, Prague, Czech Republic
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- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 252 50, Vestec, Czech Republic.
- Department of Paediatrics and Inherited Metabolic Disorders, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, 120 00, Prague, Czech Republic.
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Cheng Z, Wang H, Yang Z, Li J, Chen X. LMP2 and TAP2 impair tumor growth and metastasis by inhibiting Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and EMT in cervical cancer. BMC Cancer 2023; 23:1128. [PMID: 37986152 PMCID: PMC10662702 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-11639-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The roles of low molecular mass polypeptide 2 (LMP2) and transporter-associated with antigen processing (TAP2) in tumorigenesis are controversial. Here we aimed to explore the effect of LMP2 and TAP2 on the oncogenesis and metastasis of cervical cancer cells. METHODS The expressions of LMP2 and TAP2 in cervical cancer and normal tissues were determined by qPCR. Plate colony formation, cell counting kit-8 analysis and in vivo tumor xenograft assays were used to detect the tumor growth. Wound healing and transwell assays were used to detect the metastasis of cervical cancer. Gelatin zymography and western blotting assays were used to detect the effect of LMP2 and TAP2 on the EMT and Wnt/β-catenin pathway in cervical cancer cells. RESULTS In the present study, we reported that LMP2 and TAP2 levels were overexpressed in cervical cancer. Overexpression of LMP2 and TAP2 impaired the proliferation of Hela cells. In vivo studies substantiated that LMP2 and TAP2 antagonized tumor growth. Likewise, LMP2 and TAP2 overexpression decreased the migration and invasion ability of Hela cells by regulating the process of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Mechanically, LMP2 and TAP2 subverted the protein abundance of Wnt1 and β-catenin, thereby downregulating their downstream targets Cyclin D1 and c-Myc. In addition, Wnt1 overexpression partially rescued the observed consequences of ectopic expression of LMP2 and TAP2 in cervical cancer cells. Taken together, our study revealed that LMP2 and TAP2 suppress the oncogenesis and metastasis of cervical cancer cells by Wnt/β-catenin pathway and altering EMT. CONCLUSION LMP2 and TAP2 may inhibit the oncogenesis and metastasis of cervical cancer cells by inhibiting the process of EMT and the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, which may provide important insight into prospective targets for the treatment of cervical cancer.
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- Zhengyan Cheng
- Department of Pathology, Eastern Hospital, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610101, China.
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- Department of Pathology, Eastern Hospital, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610101, China
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- Department of Pathology, Eastern Hospital, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610101, China
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- Department of Pathology, Eastern Hospital, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610101, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Eastern Hospital, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610101, China
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Valle-Mendiola A, Gutiérrez-Hoya A, Soto-Cruz I. JAK/STAT Signaling and Cervical Cancer: From the Cell Surface to the Nucleus. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:1141. [PMID: 37372319 DOI: 10.3390/genes14061141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) signaling pathway constitutes a rapid signaling module from the cell surface to the nucleus, and activates different cellular responses, such as proliferation, survival, migration, invasion, and inflammation. When the JAK/STAT pathway is altered, it contributes to cancer progression and metastasis. STAT proteins play a central role in developing cervical cancer, and inhibiting the JAK/STAT signaling may be necessary to induce tumor cell death. Several cancers show continuous activation of different STATs, including cervical cancer. The constitutive activation of STAT proteins is associated with a poor prognosis and overall survival. The human papillomavirus (HPV) oncoproteins E6 and E7 play an essential role in cervical cancer progression, and they activate the JAK/STAT pathway and other signals that induce proliferation, survival, and migration of cancer cells. Moreover, there is a crosstalk between the JAK/STAT signaling cascade with other signaling pathways, where a plethora of different proteins activate to induce gene transcription and cell responses that contribute to tumor growth. Therefore, inhibition of the JAK/STAT pathway shows promise as a new target in cancer treatment. In this review, we discuss the role of the JAK/STAT pathway components and the role of the HPV oncoproteins associated with cellular malignancy through the JAK/STAT proteins and other signaling pathways to induce tumor growth.
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- Arturo Valle-Mendiola
- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Cell Differentiation and Cancer Research Unit, FES Zaragoza, National University of Mexico, Batalla 5 de Mayo s/n, Colonia Ejército de Oriente, Mexico City 09230, Mexico
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Cell Differentiation and Cancer Research Unit, FES Zaragoza, National University of Mexico, Batalla 5 de Mayo s/n, Colonia Ejército de Oriente, Mexico City 09230, Mexico
- Cátedra CONACYT, FES Zaragoza, National University of Mexico, Mexico City 09230, Mexico
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Cell Differentiation and Cancer Research Unit, FES Zaragoza, National University of Mexico, Batalla 5 de Mayo s/n, Colonia Ejército de Oriente, Mexico City 09230, Mexico
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Meng Y, Lin W, Wang N, Wei X, Huang Q, Liao Y. Bazedoxifene-induced ROS promote mitochondrial dysfunction and enhance osimertinib sensitivity by inhibiting the p-STAT3/SOCS3 and KEAP1/NRF2 pathways in non-small cell lung cancer. Free Radic Biol Med 2023; 196:65-80. [PMID: 36646328 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2023.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
Abstract
Although the advent of osimertinib has brought revolutionary changes to the treatment landscape of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, acquired resistance remains a major obstacle limiting long-term survival benefits for the treatment of cancer. The purpose of this study was to examine the mechanisms involved in the ability of bazedoxifene to synergistically enhance osimertinib sensitivity, which will aid in delaying and overcoming osimertinib resistance to improve patient outcomes. Here, we found that osimertinib increased the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), promoted mitochondrial fission, diminished mitochondrial membrane potential, and activated cell apoptosis. Moreover, the p-STAT3/suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3) and KEAP1/NRF2 signaling pathways were activated to scavenge ROS and promote osimertinib resistance. Mechanistically, SOCS3 can directly bind to KEAP1 to prevent the degradation of NRF2, resulting in the activation of an NRF2-dependent transcriptional program. Furthermore, the osimertinib-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis were enhanced by bazedoxifene, thereby delaying and overcoming osimertinib resistance by inhibiting these pathways in vitro and in vivo. These findings identified a new critical link in the p-STAT3/SOCS3 pathway, KEAP1/NRF2 pathway, mitochondrial dysfunction, and osimertinib resistance. The present study demonstrated that bazedoxifene can be used for delaying or overcoming osimertinib resistance in NSCLC.
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- Yunchong Meng
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, China
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- Department of Pathology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, China
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- Cancer Biology Research Center (Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education), Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, China.
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Araújo D, Ribeiro E, Amorim I, Vale N. Repurposed Drugs in Gastric Cancer. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 28:molecules28010319. [PMID: 36615513 PMCID: PMC9822219 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the major causes of death worldwide, ranking as the fifth most incident cancer in 2020 and the fourth leading cause of cancer mortality. The majority of GC patients are in an advanced stage at the time of diagnosis, presenting a poor prognosis and outcome. Current GC treatment approaches involve endoscopic detection, gastrectomy and chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy in an adjuvant or neoadjuvant setting. Drug development approaches demand extreme effort to identify molecular mechanisms of action of new drug candidates. Drug repurposing is based on the research of new therapeutic indications of drugs approved for other pathologies. In this review, we explore GC and the different drugs repurposed for this disease.
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- Diana Araújo
- OncoPharma Research Group, Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Universidade do Porto (UP), Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology, University of Porto (IPATIMUP), Rua Júlio Amaral de Carvalho, 45, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- OncoPharma Research Group, Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Universidade do Porto (UP), Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Universidade do Porto (UP), Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology, University of Porto (IPATIMUP), Rua Júlio Amaral de Carvalho, 45, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- OncoPharma Research Group, Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- CINTESIS@RISE, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Community Medicine, Health Information and Decision (MEDCIDS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-220426537
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The Role of IL-6 in Cancer Cell Invasiveness and Metastasis-Overview and Therapeutic Opportunities. Cells 2022; 11:cells11223698. [PMID: 36429126 PMCID: PMC9688109 DOI: 10.3390/cells11223698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Interleukin 6 (IL-6) belongs to a broad class of cytokines involved in the regulation of various homeostatic and pathological processes. These activities range from regulating embryonic development, wound healing and ageing, inflammation, and immunity, including COVID-19. In this review, we summarise the role of IL-6 signalling pathways in cancer biology, with particular emphasis on cancer cell invasiveness and metastasis formation. Targeting principal components of IL-6 signalling (e.g., IL-6Rs, gp130, STAT3, NF-κB) is an intensively studied approach in preclinical cancer research. It is of significant translational potential; numerous studies strongly imply the remarkable potential of IL-6 signalling inhibitors, especially in metastasis suppression.
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Wu CY, Liu JF, Tsai HC, Tzeng HE, Hsieh TH, Wang M, Lin YF, Lu CC, Lien MY, Tang CH. Interleukin-11/gp130 upregulates MMP-13 expression and cell migration in OSCC by activating PI3K/Akt and AP-1 signaling. J Cell Physiol 2022; 237:4551-4562. [PMID: 36260652 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30902] [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: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is an extremely common head and neck cancer with a poor 5-year survival rate, especially in cases of metastatic disease. Interleukin (IL)-11 reportedly promotes cell growth and the epithelial-mesenchymal transition process in metastasis. However, the molecular mechanisms of IL-11 in OSCC metastasis are unclear. This study found that IL-11 upregulates matrix metalloproteinase 13 (MMP-13) expression in OSCC via the IL-11 receptor alpha subunit/glycoprotein 130 receptors that activate phosphatidyl-inositol 3-kinase, Ak strain transforming, and activator protein 1 signaling, which subsequently enhance MMP-13-induced tumor metastasis. TIMER2.0 analysis revealed a positive correlation between MMP-13 and IL-11 levels (r = 0.454). Moreover, a strong positive association was observed between higher levels of IL-11 expression in OSCC tissue (p < 0.01), lymph node metastasis (p = 0.0154), and clinical disease stage (p = 0.0337). IL-11 knockdown suppressed the migration of OSCC cells (p < 0.05). The evidence indicates that IL-11 can serve as a new molecular therapeutic target in OSCC metastasis.
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- Chia-Yu Wu
- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Oral Hygiene, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,Ph.D. Program for Cancer Molecular Biology and Drug Discovery, and Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Joint Biobank, Office of Human Research, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Chinese Medicine Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Biotechnology, College of Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Yoon S, Kim HS. Contribution of Cancer-Targeting Drugs toward Faster Clinical Application. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23126445. [PMID: 35742888 PMCID: PMC9224280 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23126445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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- Sungpil Yoon
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-1055024893; Fax: +82-312928800
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Gp130-Mediated STAT3 Activation Contributes to the Aggressiveness of Pancreatic Cancer through H19 Long Non-Coding RNA Expression. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14092055. [PMID: 35565185 PMCID: PMC9100112 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14092055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) activation correlate with the aggressiveness of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). We demonstrated that the autocrine/paracrine interleukin-6 (IL-6) or leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF)/glycoprotein 130 (gp130)/STAT3 pathway contributes to the maintenance of stemness features and membrane-type 1 matrix metalloproteinase (MT1-MMP) expression, and modulates transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1/Smad signaling-mediated epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and invasion through regulation of TGFβ-RII expression in PDAC cancer stem cell (CSC)-like cells. Furthermore, we demonstrated that p-STAT3 acts through the IL-6 or LIF/gp130/STAT3 pathway to access the active promoter region of metastasis-related long non-coding RNA H19 and contribute to its transcription in CSC-like cells. Therefore, the autocrine/paracrine IL-6 or LIF/gp130/STAT3 pathway in PDAC CSC-like cells exhibiting H19 expression is considered to be involved in the aggressiveness of PDAC, and inhibition of the gp130/STAT3 pathway is a promising strategy to target CSCs for the elimination of PDAC (146/150). Abstract Signaling pathways involving signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) play key roles in the aggressiveness of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), including their tumorigenesis, invasion, and metastasis. Cancer stem cells (CSCs) have been correlated with PDAC aggressiveness, and activation of STAT3 is involved in the regulation of CSC properties. Here, we investigated the involvement of interleukin-6 (IL-6) or the leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF)/glycoprotein 130 (gp130)/STAT3 pathway and their role in pancreatic CSCs. In PDAC CSC-like cells formed by culturing on a low attachment plate, autocrine/paracrine IL-6 or LIF contributes to gp130/STAT3 pathway activation. Using a gp130 inhibitor, we determined that the gp130/STAT3 pathway contributes to the maintenance of stemness features, the expression of membrane-type 1 matrix metalloproteinase (MT1-MMP), and the invasion of PDAC CSC-like cells. The gp130/STAT3 pathway also modulates the transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1/Smad pathway required for epithelial-mesenchymal transition induction through regulation of TGFβ-RII expression in PDAC CSC-like cells. Furthermore, chromatin immunoprecipitation assays revealed that p-STAT3 can access the active promoter region of H19 to influence this metastasis-related long non-coding RNA and contribute to its transcription in PDAC CSC-like cells. Therefore, the autocrine/paracrine IL-6 or LIF/gp130/STAT3 pathway in PDAC CSC-like cells may eventually facilitate invasion and metastasis, two hallmarks of malignancy. We propose that inhibition of the gp130/STAT3 pathway provides a promising strategy for targeting CSCs for the treatment of PDAC.
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Park SA, Kim LK, Park HM, Kim HJ, Heo TH. Inhibition of GP130/STAT3 and EMT by combined bazedoxifene and paclitaxel treatment in ovarian cancer. Oncol Rep 2022; 47:52. [PMID: 35029286 PMCID: PMC8771159 DOI: 10.3892/or.2022.8263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The interleukin 6 (IL‑6)/glycoprotein 130 (GP130)/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) signalling pathway, with GP130 as an intermediate membrane receptor, is involved in the survival, metastasis, and resistance of ovarian cancer. Bazedoxifene, an FDA‑approved drug, is an inhibitor of GP130 and a selective estrogen modulator (SERM). We studied the mechanism of the combination therapy of bazedoxifene and paclitaxel in inhibiting the IL‑6‑mediated GP130/STAT3 signaling pathway in ovarian cancer. Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) was used to assess the binding of bazedoxifene to GP130. Migration, invasion, and apoptosis of ovarian cancer cells were assessed using bazedoxifene and paclitaxel. In addition, we determined the effects of bazedoxifene and paclitaxel alone or in combination on the GP130/STAT3 pathway and epithelial‑mesenchymal transition (EMT). The results revealed that the combination of bazedoxifene and paclitaxel suppressed cell viability, migration, and invasion in the ovarian cancer cells. In addition, the combination treatment increased apoptosis. Furthermore, bazedoxifene combined with paclitaxel inhibited the growth of ovarian cancer cells in a xenograft tumour model. This combination reduced STAT3 phosphorylation and suppressed gene expression and EMT. In conclusion, inhibition of GP130/STAT3 signalling and EMT via a combination of bazedoxifene and paclitaxel could be used as a therapeutic strategy by which to overcome ovarian cancer.
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- Sun-Ae Park
- Laboratory of Pharmacoimmunology, Integrated Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and BK21 FOUR Team for Advanced Program for Smart Pharma Leaders, College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 14662, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Pharmacoimmunology, Integrated Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and BK21 FOUR Team for Advanced Program for Smart Pharma Leaders, College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 14662, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Pharmacoimmunology, Integrated Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and BK21 FOUR Team for Advanced Program for Smart Pharma Leaders, College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 14662, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Pharmacoimmunology, Integrated Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and BK21 FOUR Team for Advanced Program for Smart Pharma Leaders, College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 14662, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Pharmacoimmunology, Integrated Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and BK21 FOUR Team for Advanced Program for Smart Pharma Leaders, College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 14662, Republic of Korea
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