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Huang FD, Zhong YP, Sun GY, Xu QJ, Xing ZY, Chen KH, Liao LS, Dong MY. Fanconi Anemia Complementary Group A (FANCA) Facilitates the Occurrence and Progression of Liver Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Dig Dis Sci 2024; 69:1035-1054. [PMID: 38282187 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-024-08282-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Liver hepatocellular carcinoma (LIHC) is a serious liver disease worldwide, and its pathogenesis is complicated. AIMS This study investigated the potential role of FANCA in the advancement and prognosis of LIHC. METHODS Public databases, quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), western blot (WB) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) were employed to measure FANCA expression between tumor and normal samples. The relationship between FANCA expression and prognosis of LIHC patients were examined. Functional enrichment of FANCA-related genes was performed. Furthermore, univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to determine the independent prognosis value of FANCA in LIHC. Finally, influence of FANCA knockout on the proliferation, migration, and invasion of HepG2 cell was validated with cloning formation, CCK8, and Transwell assays. RESULTS Expression analysis presented that FANCA had high expression level in LIHC tissues and cells. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis showed that FANCA was of great diagnosis value in LIHC. Clinicopathological analysis revealed that FANCA was significantly greater expressed in the advanced stage than in the early stage of LIHC. Univariate, multivariate, and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis confirmed that high expression of FANCA was strongly associated with poor survival of LIHC patients. In addition, high level of FANCA in LIHC showed a negative association with immunoinfiltrated B cells, T cells, and stromal scores. Moreover, Knockout of FANCA significantly inhibited HepG2 cell proliferative activity, migration, and invasion ability. CONCLUSIONS Our data revealed that high level of FANCA was closely associated with LIHC malignant progression, suggesting its potential utility as a diagnostic, predictive indicator, and therapeutic target.
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- Feng-Die Huang
- School of Laboratory Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Pathology (for Hepatobiliary Diseases) of Guangxi, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
- Modern Industrial College of Biomedicine and Great Health, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Chaozhou People's Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Chaozhou, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China.
- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Pathology (for Hepatobiliary Diseases) of Guangxi, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China.
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Pathology (for Hepatobiliary Diseases) of Guangxi, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
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Tian LY, Smit DJ, Popova NV, Horn S, Velasquez LN, Huber S, Jücker M. All Three AKT Isoforms Can Upregulate Oxygen Metabolism and Lactate Production in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Lines. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2168. [PMID: 38396845 PMCID: PMC10889766 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25042168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the main pathological type of liver cancer, is related to risk factors such as viral hepatitis, alcohol intake, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The constitutive activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway is common in HCC and has essential involvement in tumor progression. The serine/threonine kinase AKT has several downstream substrates, which have been implicated in the regulation of cellular metabolism. However, the contribution of each of the three AKT isoforms, i.e., AKT1, AKT2 and AKT3, to HCC metabolism has not been comprehensively investigated. In this study, we analyzed the functional role of AKT1, AKT2 and AKT3 in HCC metabolism. The overexpression of activated AKT1, AKT2 and AKT3 isoforms in the human HCC cell lines Hep3B and Huh7 resulted in higher oxygen consumption rate (OCR), ATP production, maximal respiration and spare respiratory capacity in comparison to vector-transduced cells. Vice versa, lentiviral vector-mediated knockdowns of each AKT isoform reduced OCR in both cell lines. Reduced OCR rates observed in the three AKT isoform knockdowns were associated with reduced extracellular acidification rates (ECAR) and reduced lactate production in both analyzed cell lines. Mechanistically, the downregulation of OCR by AKT isoform knockdowns correlated with an increased phosphorylation of the pyruvate dehydrogenase on Ser232, which negatively regulates the activity of this crucial gatekeeper of mitochondrial respiration. In summary, our data indicate that each of the three AKT isoforms is able to upregulate OCR, ECAR and lactate production independently of each other in human HCC cells through the regulation of the pyruvate dehydrogenase.
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- Ling-Yu Tian
- Institute of Biochemistry and Signal Transduction, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (L.-Y.T.); (D.J.S.); (N.V.P.)
- Beijing Key Surgical Basic Research Laboratory of Liver Cirrhosis and Liver Cancer, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing 100044, China
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Signal Transduction, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (L.-Y.T.); (D.J.S.); (N.V.P.)
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Signal Transduction, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (L.-Y.T.); (D.J.S.); (N.V.P.)
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- Research Department Cell and Gene Therapy, Department of Stem Cell Transplantation, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany;
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- I. Department of Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (L.N.V.); (S.H.)
- Hamburg Center for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- I. Department of Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (L.N.V.); (S.H.)
- Hamburg Center for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Signal Transduction, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (L.-Y.T.); (D.J.S.); (N.V.P.)
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Shuvalov O, Kirdeeva Y, Daks A, Fedorova O, Parfenyev S, Simon HU, Barlev NA. Phytochemicals Target Multiple Metabolic Pathways in Cancer. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:2012. [PMID: 38001865 PMCID: PMC10669507 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12112012] [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: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Cancer metabolic reprogramming is a complex process that provides malignant cells with selective advantages to grow and propagate in the hostile environment created by the immune surveillance of the human organism. This process underpins cancer proliferation, invasion, antioxidant defense, and resistance to anticancer immunity and therapeutics. Perhaps not surprisingly, metabolic rewiring is considered to be one of the "Hallmarks of cancer". Notably, this process often comprises various complementary and overlapping pathways. Today, it is well known that highly selective inhibition of only one of the pathways in a tumor cell often leads to a limited response and, subsequently, to the emergence of resistance. Therefore, to increase the overall effectiveness of antitumor drugs, it is advisable to use multitarget agents that can simultaneously suppress several key processes in the tumor cell. This review is focused on a group of plant-derived natural compounds that simultaneously target different pathways of cancer-associated metabolism, including aerobic glycolysis, respiration, glutaminolysis, one-carbon metabolism, de novo lipogenesis, and β-oxidation of fatty acids. We discuss only those compounds that display inhibitory activity against several metabolic pathways as well as a number of important signaling pathways in cancer. Information about their pharmacokinetics in animals and humans is also presented. Taken together, a number of known plant-derived compounds may target multiple metabolic and signaling pathways in various malignancies, something that bears great potential for the further improvement of antineoplastic therapy.
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- Oleg Shuvalov
- Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg 194064, Russia; (Y.K.); (A.D.); (O.F.)
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- Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg 194064, Russia; (Y.K.); (A.D.); (O.F.)
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- Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg 194064, Russia; (Y.K.); (A.D.); (O.F.)
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- Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg 194064, Russia; (Y.K.); (A.D.); (O.F.)
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- Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg 194064, Russia; (Y.K.); (A.D.); (O.F.)
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- Institute of Pharmacology, University of Bern, 3010 Bern, Switzerland;
- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan 420008, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg 194064, Russia; (Y.K.); (A.D.); (O.F.)
- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan 420008, Russia
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana 20000, Kazakhstan
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Wang J, Wang Y, Wan L, Chen X, Zhang H, Yang S, Zhong L. Identification of lactate regulation pattern on tumor immune infiltration, therapy response, and DNA methylation in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1230017. [PMID: 37790933 PMCID: PMC10542897 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1230017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Background Lactate, produced through glycolytic metabolism in the tumor microenvironment (TME), is implicated in tumorigenesis and progression in diverse cancers. However, the impact of lactate on the remodeling of the TME in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and its implications for therapy options remain unclear. Method A lactate-related (LAR) scoring model was constructed in DLBCL patients using bioinformatic methods. CIBERSORT, XCELL, and ssGSEA algorithms were used to determine the correlation between LAR score and immune cell infiltration. Tumor Immune Dysfunction and Exclusion (TIDE), rituximab, cyclophosphamide, adriamycin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP) cohorts, and Genomics of Drug Sensitivity in Cancer (GDSC) were utilized to predict the therapeutic response of DLBCL patients. The impact of the hub gene STAT4 on tumor biological behavior and DNA methylation was experimentally validated or accessed by the TSIDE database. Results The LAR scoring model was developed based on 20 prognosis-related lactate genes, which enabled the division of DLBCL patients into high- and low-risk groups based on the median LAR score. Patients with high-risk DLBCL exhibited significantly worse survival outcomes in both the training cohorts (GSE181063) and the validation cohorts (GSE10846, GSE32918, and GSE69053), as indicated by statistically significant differences (all P<0.05) and area under the curve (AUC) values exceeding 0.6. Immune analyses revealed that low-risk DLBCL patients had higher levels of immune cell infiltration and antitumor immune activation compared to high-risk DLBCL patients. Furthermore, DLBCL patients with high LAR scores were associated with a lower TIDE value and poor therapeutic efficacy of the R-CHOP regimen. GDSC analysis identified 18 drugs that exhibited significant response sensitivity in low-risk DLBCL patients. Moreover, in vitro experiments demonstrated that overexpression of the lactate key gene STAT4 could suppress proliferation and migration, induce cell cycle arrest, and promote cell apoptosis in DLBCL cells. Transcriptional expression and methylation of the STAT4 gene were found to be associated with immunomodulators and chemokines. Conclusion The lactate-based gene signature effectively predicts the prognosis and regulates TME in DLBCL. Our study underscores the role of lactate gene, STAT4, as an important tumor suppressor in DLBCL. Modulating STAT4 could be a promising strategy for DLBCL in clinical practice.
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- Jinghua Wang
- Department of Hematology, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Digestive Medicine Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Hematology, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Huang C, Chen B, Wang X, Xu J, Sun L, Wang D, Zhao Y, Zhou C, Gao Q, Wang Q, Chen Z, Wang M, Zhang X, Xu W, Shen B, Zhu W. Gastric cancer mesenchymal stem cells via the CXCR2/HK2/PD-L1 pathway mediate immunosuppression. Gastric Cancer 2023; 26:691-707. [PMID: 37300724 DOI: 10.1007/s10120-023-01405-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anti-PD-1 immunotherapy has emerged as an important therapeutic modality in advanced gastric cancer (GC). However, drug resistance frequently develops, limiting its effectiveness. METHODS The role of gastric cancer mesenchymal stem cells (GCMSCs) in anti-PD-1 resistance was evaluated in vivo in NPGCD34+ or NCGPBMC xenograft mouse model. In addition, we investigated CD8+T cell infiltration and effector function by spectral cytometry and IHC. The effects of GCMSCs conditional medium (GCMSC-CM) on GC cell lines were characterized at the level of the proteome, secretome using western blot, and ELISA assays. RESULTS We reported that GCMSCs mediated tolerance mechanisms contribute to tumor immunotherapy tolerance. GCMSC-CM attenuated the antitumor activity of PD-1 antibody and inhibited immune response in humanized mouse model. In GC cells under serum deprivation and hypoxia, GCMSC-CM promoted GC cells proliferation via upregulating PD-L1 expression. Mechanistically, GCMSC-derived IL-8 and AKT-mediated phosphorylation facilitated HK2 nuclear localization. Phosphorylated-HK2 promoted PD-L1 transcription by binding to HIF-1α. What is more, GCMSC-CM also induced lactate overproduction in GC cells in vitro and xenograft tumors in vivo, leading to impaired function of CD8+ T cells. Furthermore, CXCR1/2 receptor depletion, CXCR2 receptor antagonist AZD5069 and IL-8 neutralizing antibody application also significantly reversed GCMSCs mediated immunosuppression, restoring the antitumor capacity of PD-1 antibody. CONCLUSIONS Our findings reveal that blocking GCMSCs-derived IL-8/CXCR2 pathway decreasing PD-L1 expression and lactate production, improving antitumor efficacy of anti-PD-1 immunotherapy, may be of value for the treatment of advanced gastric carcinoma.
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- Chao Huang
- School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital and Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research and, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Kunshan First People's Hospital, Kunshan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated People's Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Oncology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital and Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research and, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China.
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Zhong Q, Xiao X, Qiu Y, Xu Z, Chen C, Chong B, Zhao X, Hai S, Li S, An Z, Dai L. Protein posttranslational modifications in health and diseases: Functions, regulatory mechanisms, and therapeutic implications. MedComm (Beijing) 2023; 4:e261. [PMID: 37143582 PMCID: PMC10152985 DOI: 10.1002/mco2.261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Protein posttranslational modifications (PTMs) refer to the breaking or generation of covalent bonds on the backbones or amino acid side chains of proteins and expand the diversity of proteins, which provides the basis for the emergence of organismal complexity. To date, more than 650 types of protein modifications, such as the most well-known phosphorylation, ubiquitination, glycosylation, methylation, SUMOylation, short-chain and long-chain acylation modifications, redox modifications, and irreversible modifications, have been described, and the inventory is still increasing. By changing the protein conformation, localization, activity, stability, charges, and interactions with other biomolecules, PTMs ultimately alter the phenotypes and biological processes of cells. The homeostasis of protein modifications is important to human health. Abnormal PTMs may cause changes in protein properties and loss of protein functions, which are closely related to the occurrence and development of various diseases. In this review, we systematically introduce the characteristics, regulatory mechanisms, and functions of various PTMs in health and diseases. In addition, the therapeutic prospects in various diseases by targeting PTMs and associated regulatory enzymes are also summarized. This work will deepen the understanding of protein modifications in health and diseases and promote the discovery of diagnostic and prognostic markers and drug targets for diseases.
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- Qian Zhong
- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center WardGeneral Practice Medical Center and National Clinical Research Center for GeriatricsState Key Laboratory of BiotherapyWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center WardGeneral Practice Medical Center and National Clinical Research Center for GeriatricsState Key Laboratory of BiotherapyWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center WardGeneral Practice Medical Center and National Clinical Research Center for GeriatricsState Key Laboratory of BiotherapyWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center WardGeneral Practice Medical Center and National Clinical Research Center for GeriatricsState Key Laboratory of BiotherapyWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center WardGeneral Practice Medical Center and National Clinical Research Center for GeriatricsState Key Laboratory of BiotherapyWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center WardGeneral Practice Medical Center and National Clinical Research Center for GeriatricsState Key Laboratory of BiotherapyWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center WardGeneral Practice Medical Center and National Clinical Research Center for GeriatricsState Key Laboratory of BiotherapyWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center WardGeneral Practice Medical Center and National Clinical Research Center for GeriatricsState Key Laboratory of BiotherapyWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center WardGeneral Practice Medical Center and National Clinical Research Center for GeriatricsState Key Laboratory of BiotherapyWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center WardGeneral Practice Medical Center and National Clinical Research Center for GeriatricsState Key Laboratory of BiotherapyWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center WardGeneral Practice Medical Center and National Clinical Research Center for GeriatricsState Key Laboratory of BiotherapyWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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Saleem HM, Ramaiah P, Gupta J, Jalil AT, Kadhim NA, Alsaikhan F, Ramírez-Coronel AA, Tayyib NA, Guo Q. Nanotechnology-empowered lung cancer therapy: From EMT role in cancer metastasis to application of nanoengineered structures for modulating growth and metastasis. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023:115942. [PMID: 37080268 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death in both males and females, and it is the first causes of cancer-related deaths. Chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy are conventional treatment of lung cancer and recently, immunotherapy has been also appeared as another therapeutic strategy for lung tumor. However, since previous treatments have not been successful in cancer therapy and improving prognosis and survival rate of lung tumor patients, new studies have focused on gene therapy and targeting underlying molecular pathways involved in lung cancer progression. Nanoparticles have been emerged in treatment of lung cancer that can mediate targeted delivery of drugs and genes. Nanoparticles protect drugs and genes against unexpected interactions in blood circulation and improve their circulation time. Nanoparticles can induce phototherapy in lung cancer ablation and mediating cell death. Nanoparticles can induce photothermal and photodynamic therapy in lung cancer. The nanostructures can impair metastasis of lung cancer and suppress EMT in improving drug sensitivity. Metastasis is one of the drawbacks observed in lung cancer that promotes migration of tumor cells and allows them to establish new colony in secondary site. EMT can occur in lung cancer and promotes tumor invasion. EMT is not certain to lung cancer and it can be observed in other human cancers, but since lung cancer has highest incidence rate, understanding EMT function in lung cancer is beneficial in improving prognosis of patients. EMT induction in lung cancer promotes tumor invasion and it can also lead to drug resistance and radio-resistance. Moreover, non-coding RNAs and pharmacological compounds can regulate EMT in lung cancer and EMT-TFs such as Twist and Slug are important modulators of lung cancer invasion that are discussed in current review.
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- Hiba Muwafaq Saleem
- Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques, Al-Maarif University College, AL-Anbar, Iraq.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Pin Code 281406, UP, India
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- Medical Laboratories Techniques Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Babylon, Hilla, 51001, Iraq.
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- College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Azogues Campus Nursing Career, Health and Behavior Research Group (HBR), Psychometry and Ethology Laboratory, Catholic University of Cuenca, Ecuador; Epidemiology and Biostatistics Research Group, CES University, Colombia; Educational Statistics Research Group (GIEE), National University of Education, Ecuador
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- Faculty of Nursing, Umm Al- Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China.
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Sawant Dessai A, Kalhotra P, Novickis AT, Dasgupta S. Regulation of tumor metabolism by post translational modifications on metabolic enzymes. Cancer Gene Ther 2023; 30:548-558. [PMID: 35999357 PMCID: PMC9947196 DOI: 10.1038/s41417-022-00521-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Metabolic reprogramming is a hallmark of cancer development, progression, and metastasis. Several metabolic pathways such as glycolysis, tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, lipid metabolism, and glutamine catabolism are frequently altered to support cancer growth. Importantly, the activity of the rate-limiting metabolic enzymes in these pathways are specifically modulated in cancer cells. This is achieved by transcriptional, translational, and post translational regulations that enhance the expression, activity, stability, and substrate sensitivity of the rate-limiting enzymes. These mechanisms allow the enzymes to retain increased activity supporting the metabolic needs of rapidly growing tumors, sustain their survival in the hostile tumor microenvironments and in the metastatic lesions. In this review, we primarily focused on the post translational modifications of the rate-limiting enzymes in the glucose and glutamine metabolism, TCA cycle, and fatty acid metabolism promoting tumor progression and metastasis.
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- Abhisha Sawant Dessai
- Department of Cell Stress Biology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, 14263, USA
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- Department of Cell Stress Biology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, 14263, USA
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- Department of Cell Stress Biology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, 14263, USA
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- Department of Cell Stress Biology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, 14263, USA.
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Huang B, Wu G, Peng C, Peng X, Huang M, Ding J, Zhang H, Wu X. miR-126 regulates the proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis of non-small lung cancer cells via AKT2/HK2 axis. IUBMB Life 2023; 75:186-195. [PMID: 34320278 DOI: 10.1002/iub.2531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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This study tended to clarify the role of miR-126 in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell biological behaviors in vitro, containing cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis. miRNA expression microarray related to NSCLC was accessed from gene expression omnibus (GEO) database and subjected to differential analysis using the "limma" package. Real-time quantitative PCR was conducted to assess the expression of miR-126 in NSCLC cell lines. wIn vitro experiments including 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT), wound healing assay, Transwell, and flow cytometry assay were used for evaluating the effect of miR-126 on cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis. Additionally, target mRNA for miR-126 was predicted and further validated by bioinformatics analysis and dual-luciferase reporter assay, respectively. It suggested that miR-126 was significantly down-regulated in NSCLS based on the expression microarray, and similar expression trend was exhibited in cancer cell lines. In the meantime, overexpression of miR-126 was found to result in inhibition of cell proliferation, migration, and invasion while promotion of cell apoptosis, with reductions in protein expression of AKT2 and phosphorylated HK2 (p-HK2) as well. AKT2, identified to be a direct target of miR-126 in NSCLC as judged by dual-luciferase reporter assay. Additionally, overexpression of AKT2 was observed to have the ability of elevating p-HK2 protein expression and reversing the effect of miR-126 on NSCLC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. Given the above findings, we can see that miR-126 exerts its role in NSCLC cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis with the aid of AKT2/HK2 axis.
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- Bin Huang
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lishui People's Hospital/The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lishui People's Hospital/The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lishui People's Hospital/The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lishui People's Hospital/The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lishui People's Hospital/The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lishui People's Hospital/The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lishui People's Hospital/The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lishui People's Hospital/The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, China
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Guo D, Meng Y, Jiang X, Lu Z. Hexokinases in cancer and other pathologies. CELL INSIGHT 2023; 2:100077. [PMID: 37192912 PMCID: PMC10120283 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellin.2023.100077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Glucose metabolism is indispensable for cell growth and survival. Hexokinases play pivotal roles in glucose metabolism through canonical functions of hexokinases as well as in immune response, cell stemness, autophagy, and other cellular activities through noncanonical functions. The aberrant regulation of hexokinases contributes to the development and progression of pathologies, including cancer and immune diseases.
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- Dong Guo
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Tian X, Liu D, Zuo X, Sun X, Wu M, Li X, Teng Y. Hexokinase 2 promoted cell motility and proliferation by activating Akt1/p-Akt1 in human ovarian cancer cells. J Ovarian Res 2022; 15:92. [PMID: 35953860 PMCID: PMC9367097 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-022-01027-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background Recently, increasing evidence has indicated that elevation of Hexokinase 2 (HK2) plays an important role in several cancers on regulating cell motility and growth. However, its role on regulating cell EMT in human ovarian cancer still less to known. Methods The transwell and wound-healing assay were used to detect the effective of HK2 on regulating motility of ovarian cancer cells. Real Time PCR and Western Blotting were used to explore the changing of EMT-related proteins in HK2-modified cells. The clonogenic formation, cell growth curves and MTT assays were used to evaluate the effective of HK2 on regulating cell proliferation in HK2-modified cells. The flow cytometry was used to detect the differences in the distribution of cells in the cell cycle between the HK2-modified cells and their control cells. The correlation of HK2 and Akt1/p-Akt1 was explored by using Western Blotting, Akt1 inhibitor (MK2206) and transient transfection of an Akt1 recombinant plasmid. The potential correlation between HK2 and EMT-related proteins in human ovarian cancer tissues and OV (ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma) was confirmed by using Pearson correlation analysis and TIMER 2.0. Results In ovarian cancer cells, overexpressing of HK2 enhanced cell motility by inducing of EMT-related proteins, such as CDH2, fibronectin, MMP9, ZEB1, ZEB2 and vimentin. Moreover, overexpressing of HK2 promoted cell growth by reducing p21 and p27 expression in ovarian cancer cells. Further studies demonstrated that this promotion of cell motility and growth by HK2 was probably a result of it activating of Akt1 (p-Akt1) in ovarian cancer cells. Additionally, the positive correlation between HK2 and p-Akt1, fibronectin, MMP9 expression in human ovarian cancer samples was verified by using Pearson correlation analysis. The positive correlation between HK2 and CDH2, fibronectin, MMP9, ZEB1, ZEB2 and vimentin in OV (ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma) was confirmed by using TIMER 2.0. Conclusion This study demonstrated that HK2 could induce EMT-related proteins and reduce cell cycle inhibitor by activating Akt1 in human ovarian cancer cells, subsequently enhancing cell motility and growth, suggesting that HK2 participate in the malignant process of ovarian cancer by interacting with Akt1.
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- Xueye Tian
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology/Centre for Translational Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology/Centre for Translational Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Xijing 986 Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Pathology, Baoji Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Baoji, 721099, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology/Centre for Translational Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology/Centre for Translational Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China. .,Centre for Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China.
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Zhang Y, Liang J, Cao N, Gao J, Xie Y, Zhou S, Tang X. ASIC1α up-regulates MMP-2/9 expression to enhance mobility and proliferation of liver cancer cells via the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. BMC Cancer 2022; 22:778. [PMID: 35840921 PMCID: PMC9287982 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-022-09874-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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A major challenge in the treatment of liver cancer is that a large proportion of patients fail to achieve long-term disease control, with death from liver cancer cell migration and invasion. Acid-sensitive ion channel 1α (ASIC1α) is involved in the migration, invasion, and proliferation of liver cancer cells. Therefore, we explored the mechanism of ASIC1α-mediated liver cancer cell migration and invasion. We determined the levels of ASIC1α by western blotting and immunofluorescence in HepG2 and SK-Hep1 cells cultured in various acidic conditions. In addition, wound healing assay, transwell invasion assay, and MTT assay were conducted to assess the migration, invasion, and proliferation abilities of liver cancer cells. Western blotting was conducted to determine the levels of MMP2, MMP9, ASIC1α, p-PI3Kp85, t-PI3Kp85, p-AKT(Ser473), t-AKT, p-mTOR (Ser2448), t-mTOR. We first found that the levels of ASIC1α in the HepG2 and SK-Hep1 cells in acidic conditions (pH 6.5) were significantly increased. Inhibition and knockdown of ASIC1α down-regulated MMP-2/9 expression and inhibited the migration, invasion, and proliferation of HepG2 and SK-Hep1 cells; overexpression of ASIC1α had the opposite effect. We further demonstrated that ASIC1α up-regulates MMP-2/9 via activation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, thereby promoting migration, invasion, and proliferation of liver cancer cells. Overexpression of MMP-2/9 and activation of AKT reversed these effects on liver cancer cells caused by inhibition of ASIC1α. We conclude that ASIC1α can regulate migration, invasion, and proliferation of liver cancer cells through the MMP-2/9/PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. These observations may provide a new reference for liver cancer chemotherapy.
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- Yinci Zhang
- Medcial School, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan, 232001, China.,Institute of Environment-Friendly Materials and Occupational Health of Anhui, University of Science and Technology, Wuhu, 241003, China
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- Medcial School, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan, 232001, China.,Institute of Environment-Friendly Materials and Occupational Health of Anhui, University of Science and Technology, Wuhu, 241003, China
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- Medcial School, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan, 232001, China.,Institute of Environment-Friendly Materials and Occupational Health of Anhui, University of Science and Technology, Wuhu, 241003, China
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- Medcial School, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan, 232001, China.,Institute of Environment-Friendly Materials and Occupational Health of Anhui, University of Science and Technology, Wuhu, 241003, China
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- Medcial School, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan, 232001, China.,First Affiliated Hospital, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan, 232001, China
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- Medcial School, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan, 232001, China.,First Affiliated Hospital, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan, 232001, China
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- Medcial School, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan, 232001, China. .,Institute of Environment-Friendly Materials and Occupational Health of Anhui, University of Science and Technology, Wuhu, 241003, China.
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Hall DCN, Benndorf RA. Aspirin sensitivity of PIK3CA-mutated Colorectal Cancer: potential mechanisms revisited. Cell Mol Life Sci 2022; 79:393. [PMID: 35780223 PMCID: PMC9250486 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-022-04430-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PIK3CA mutations are amongst the most prevalent somatic mutations in cancer and are associated with resistance to first-line treatment along with low survival rates in a variety of malignancies. There is evidence that patients carrying PIK3CA mutations may benefit from treatment with acetylsalicylic acid, commonly known as aspirin, particularly in the setting of colorectal cancer. In this regard, it has been clarified that Class IA Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases (PI3K), whose catalytic subunit p110α is encoded by the PIK3CA gene, are involved in signal transduction that regulates cell cycle, cell growth, and metabolism and, if disturbed, induces carcinogenic effects. Although PI3K is associated with pro-inflammatory cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression and signaling, and COX-2 is among the best-studied targets of aspirin, the mechanisms behind this clinically relevant phenomenon are still unclear. Indeed, there is further evidence that the protective, anti-carcinogenic effect of aspirin in this setting may be mediated in a COX-independent manner. However, until now the understanding of aspirin's prostaglandin-independent mode of action is poor. This review will provide an overview of the current literature on this topic and aims to analyze possible mechanisms and targets behind the aspirin sensitivity of PIK3CA-mutated cancers.
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- Daniella C N Hall
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Kurt-Mothes-Str. 3, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Kurt-Mothes-Str. 3, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany.
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Ren C, Li X, Bai Y, Schroyen M, Zhang D. Phosphorylation and acetylation of glycolytic enzymes cooperatively regulate their activity and lamb meat quality. Food Chem 2022; 397:133739. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Circ_0051079 silencing inhibits the malignant phenotypes of osteosarcoma cells by the TRIM66/Wnt/β-catenin pathway in a miR-625-5p-dependent manner. J Bone Oncol 2022; 35:100436. [PMID: 35733786 PMCID: PMC9207668 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbo.2022.100436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Circ_0051079 was significantly increased in OS tissues and cells. Circ_0051079 knockdown inhibited OS cell malignant progression. Circ_0051079 regulated TRIM66 expression through miR-625-5p. Circ_0051079 mediated the Wnt/β-catenin pathway by regulating TRIM66.
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Sun W, Wang D, Zu Y, Deng Y. Long noncoding RNA CASC7 is a novel regulator of glycolysis in oesophageal cancer via a miR-143-3p-mediated HK2 signalling pathway. Cell Death Dis 2022; 8:231. [PMID: 35474307 PMCID: PMC9043207 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-022-01028-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Long noncoding RNAs have been proven to play a crucial role in many tumours. Here, we explored the role of the lncRNA cancer susceptibility candidate 7 (CASC7) in oesophageal cancer. LncRNA CASC7 was identified in our database analysis, and we found that it was significantly higher in oesophageal tumour tissue than in normal tissue and that high expression of lncRNA CASC7 predicted a poor prognosis. Furthermore, we verified through cell experiments that low expression of lncRNA CASC7 in oesophageal cancer cells significantly inhibited tumour proliferation, which could be explained by the effect of lncRNA CASC7 on aerobic glycolysis. Next, we found that the expression of CASC7 and hexokinase 2 (HK2) in oesophageal cancer was positively correlated in database analysis, and this conclusion was further verified in cell experiments. To determine the mechanism, we found that miR-143-3p can bind to both lncRNA CASC7 and HK2. In clinical specimens, we also found high expression of lncRNA CASC7 in tumours, and the expression levels of lncRNA CASC7 and HK2 were positively correlated. In conclusion, downregulating lncRNA CASC7 could inhibit tumour proliferation by reducing glycolysis through the miR-143-3p/HK2 axis.
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- Wei Sun
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030, Wuhan, China.
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Integrating adipocyte insulin signaling and metabolism in the multi-omics era. Trends Biochem Sci 2022; 47:531-546. [PMID: 35304047 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibs.2022.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Insulin stimulates glucose uptake into adipocytes via mTORC2/AKT signaling and GLUT4 translocation and directs glucose carbons into glycolysis, glycerol for TAG synthesis, and de novo lipogenesis. Adipocyte insulin resistance is an early indicator of type 2 diabetes in obesity, a worldwide health crisis. Thus, understanding the interplay between insulin signaling and central carbon metabolism pathways that maintains adipocyte function, blood glucose levels, and metabolic homeostasis is critical. While classically viewed through the lens of individual enzyme-substrate interactions, advances in mass spectrometry are beginning to illuminate adipocyte signaling and metabolic networks on an unprecedented scale, yet this is just the tip of the iceberg. Here, we review how 'omics approaches help to elucidate adipocyte insulin action in cellular time and space.
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Chen D, Cai X, Ouyang H, Yuan S, Wang X, Lin L, Chen Z, Huang M. Increased eEF2K Promotes Glycolysis and Aggressive Behaviors of Fibroblast-Like Synoviocytes in Rheumatoid Arthritis. J Inflamm Res 2022; 15:1729-1744. [PMID: 35300214 PMCID: PMC8922331 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s337620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective Aggressive phenotype and abnormal glycolytic metabolism of fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLSs) are essential to joint inflammation and damage in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Eukaryotic elongation factor-2 kinase (eEF2K) is a negative regulator of protein synthesis and has been shown to play an important role in regulating various cellular processes and promoting glycolysis in tumor cells. However, the role of eEF2K in regulating the pathogenic FLS behaviors is unknown. Methods A specific inhibitor of eEF2K, NH125, and siRNA were used to evaluate the role of eEF2K on RA FLSs in vitro. Collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) mice were used to evaluate the in vivo effect of eEF2K. Cell migration, invasion of RA FLSs were assessed by transwell or wound healing assays. Relative changes of cytokines were analyzed by quantitative real-time PCR, western blot and ELISA. Results Herein, we found an increased expression of eEF2K in synovial tissues and FLSs of RA patients. eEF2K knockdown by siRNA or treatment with NH125, an inhibitor of eEF2K, significantly reduced inflammation, migration/invasion, glucose uptake and lactate productions. eEF2K knockdown suppressed TNF-α-induced activation of NF-κB and AKT pathways in RA FLSs. Lactate reversed the inhibitory effect of eEF2K knockdown on inflammation and migration of RA FLSs. Moreover, lactate was also involved in eEF2K-mediated activation of NF-κB and AKT. NH125 treatment attenuated the severity of arthritis in collagen-induced arthritis mice. Conclusion eEF2K inhibition suppressed glycolysis and aggressive behaviors of RA FLS, which indicated that targeting eEF2K may be a new strategy for the treatment of RA.
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- Dongying Chen
- Department of Rheumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Guangzhou First People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Digestive Medicine Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, ShenZhen, Guandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Guangzhou First People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Kidney and Urology Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, ShenZhen, Guandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Kidney and Urology Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, ShenZhen, Guandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Kidney and Urology Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, ShenZhen, Guandong, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Mingcheng Huang, Department of Nephrology, Kidney and Urology Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, ShenZhen, Guandong, People’s Republic of China, Email
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Verhulst E, Garnier D, De Meester I, Bauvois B. Validating Cell Surface Proteases as Drug Targets for Cancer Therapy: What Do We Know, and Where Do We Go? Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14030624. [PMID: 35158891 PMCID: PMC8833564 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14030624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Cell surface proteases (so-called ectoproteases) are associated with cancer, and their targeting may confer valuable options for the improvement of cancer treatment outcome. Over the past 20 years, the permanent development of a multitude of inhibitors against several ectoproteases (including DPP4, FAP, APN, ADAM17, MMP2, and MMP9) has made it into clinical evaluation in haematological and solid tumours. Among them, a few show some efficacy, albeit limited, to cure cancer in the near future. This Review summarizes the efforts thus far undertaken in the development of ectoprotease inhibitors and highlights new directions for targeting ectoproteases as an additional weapon in the fight against cancer. Abstract Cell surface proteases (also known as ectoproteases) are transmembrane and membrane-bound enzymes involved in various physiological and pathological processes. Several members, most notably dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4/CD26) and its related family member fibroblast activation protein (FAP), aminopeptidase N (APN/CD13), a disintegrin and metalloprotease 17 (ADAM17/TACE), and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) MMP2 and MMP9, are often overexpressed in cancers and have been associated with tumour dysfunction. With multifaceted actions, these ectoproteases have been validated as therapeutic targets for cancer. Numerous inhibitors have been developed to target these enzymes, attempting to control their enzymatic activity. Even though clinical trials with these compounds did not show the expected results in most cases, the field of ectoprotease inhibitors is growing. This review summarizes the current knowledge on this subject and highlights the recent development of more effective and selective drugs targeting ectoproteases among which small molecular weight inhibitors, peptide conjugates, prodrugs, or monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and derivatives. These promising avenues have the potential to deliver novel therapeutic strategies in the treatment of cancers.
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- Emile Verhulst
- Laboratory of Medical Biochemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium; (E.V.); (I.D.M.)
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- Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Sorbonne Université, Inserm, Cell Death and Drug Resistance in Lymphoproliferative Disorders Team, F-75006 Paris, France;
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- Laboratory of Medical Biochemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium; (E.V.); (I.D.M.)
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- Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Sorbonne Université, Inserm, Cell Death and Drug Resistance in Lymphoproliferative Disorders Team, F-75006 Paris, France;
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Four Matrix Metalloproteinase genes involved in murine breast cancer affected by ginger extract. GENE REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.genrep.2021.101332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Leonard NA, Reidy E, Thompson K, McDermott E, Peerani E, Tomas Bort E, Balkwill FR, Loessner D, Ryan AE. Stromal Cells Promote Matrix Deposition, Remodelling and an Immunosuppressive Tumour Microenvironment in a 3D Model of Colon Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13235998. [PMID: 34885111 PMCID: PMC8656544 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13235998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the world. Immune cells and normal supporting cells (MSCs) within a tumour affect patient survival and change how well treatments work. This research aimed to develop a more relevant 3D cancer model that combines MSCs and immune cells with cancer cells to test the effects of multiple cell types on tumour growth. We successfully developed a 3D model that shows that MSCs and immune cells can change the cancer-supporting environment around the tumour cells. We show that combining MSCs and immune cells with cancer cells can increase the level of immune-suppressing molecules they release and change immunotherapeutic drug targets on the cancer cells, similar to changes seen in human tumours. Using this 3D model for research may be better for testing new drugs than traditional 2D methods and could enable the identification of new drug targets. Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. CRC develops in a complex tumour microenvironment (TME) with both mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) and immune infiltrate, shown to alter disease progression and treatment response. We hypothesised that an accessible, affordable model of CRC that combines multiple cell types will improve research translation to the clinic and enable the identification of novel therapeutic targets. A viable gelatine-methacrloyl-based hydrogel culture system that incorporates CRC cells with MSCs and a monocyte cell line was developed. Gels were analysed on day 10 by PCR, cytokine array, microscopy and flow cytometry. The addition of stromal cells increased transcription of matrix remodelling proteins FN1 and MMP9, induced release of tumour-promoting immune molecules MIF, Serpin E1, CXCL1, IL-8 and CXCL12 and altered cancer cell expression of immunotherapeutic targets EGFR, CD47 and PD-L1. Treatment with PD153035, an EGFR inhibitor, revealed altered CRC expression of PD-L1 but only in gels lacking MSCs. We established a viable 3D model of CRC that combined cancer cells, MSCs and monocytic cells that can be used to research the role the stroma plays in the TME, identify novel therapeutic targets and improve the transitional efficacy of therapies.
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- Niamh A. Leonard
- Lambe Institute for Translational Research, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, National University of Ireland Galway, H91 V4AY Galway, Ireland;
- Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI), School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, National University of Ireland Galway, H91 W2TY Galway, Ireland
- Discipline of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, National University of Ireland Galway, H91 W2TY Galway, Ireland
- Correspondence: (N.A.L.); (A.E.R.)
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- Lambe Institute for Translational Research, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, National University of Ireland Galway, H91 V4AY Galway, Ireland;
- Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI), School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, National University of Ireland Galway, H91 W2TY Galway, Ireland
- Discipline of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, National University of Ireland Galway, H91 W2TY Galway, Ireland
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- Centre for Microscopy and Imaging, Anatomy, School of Medicine, National University of Ireland Galway, H91 W2TY Galway, Ireland; (K.T.); (E.M.)
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- Centre for Microscopy and Imaging, Anatomy, School of Medicine, National University of Ireland Galway, H91 W2TY Galway, Ireland; (K.T.); (E.M.)
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- Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK; (E.P.); (E.T.B.); (F.R.B.); (D.L.)
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- Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK; (E.P.); (E.T.B.); (F.R.B.); (D.L.)
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- Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK; (E.P.); (E.T.B.); (F.R.B.); (D.L.)
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- Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK; (E.P.); (E.T.B.); (F.R.B.); (D.L.)
- Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3800, Australia
- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V., 01069 Dresden, Germany
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- Lambe Institute for Translational Research, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, National University of Ireland Galway, H91 V4AY Galway, Ireland;
- Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI), School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, National University of Ireland Galway, H91 W2TY Galway, Ireland
- Discipline of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, National University of Ireland Galway, H91 W2TY Galway, Ireland
- Correspondence: (N.A.L.); (A.E.R.)
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Chen Q, Li L, Liu X, Feng Q, Zhang Y, Zheng P, Cui N. Hexokinases 2 promoted cell motility and distant metastasis by elevating fibronectin through Akt1/p-Akt1 in cervical cancer cells. Cancer Cell Int 2021; 21:600. [PMID: 34758823 PMCID: PMC8579549 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-021-02312-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background Hexokinases 2 (HK2) is a member of the hexokinases, linking with malignant tumor growth and distant metastasis. However, evidence regarding the potential role of HK2 in regulating cell motility and tumor metastasis during the cervical cancer malignant progression remains limited. Methods In vitro migration and invasion assay, in vivo metastasis experiments were performed to detect the effective of HK2 on regulating cell motility and tumor metastasis in cervical cancer cells. RNA-Seq was performed to explore the potential molecules that participate in HK2-mediated cell motility and tumor metastasis in cervical cancer cells. The correlation between HK2 and Akt1, p-Akt1, FN1 expression in cervical cancer cells and human squamous cervical carcinoma (SCC) samples was verified in this study. Results In this study, cervical cancer cells with exogenous HK2 expression exhibited enhanced cell motility and distant metastasis. Transcriptome sequencing analysis revealed that fibronectin (FN1) was significantly increased in HK2-overexpressing HeLa cells, and the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway was identified by KEGG pathway enrichment analysis. Further studies demonstrated that this promotion of cell motility by HK2 was probably a result of it inducing FN1, MMP2 and MMP9 expression by activating Akt1 in cervical cancer cells. Additionally, HK2 expression was altered with the changing of Akt1/p-Akt1 expression, implying that HK2 expression is also modulated by Akt1/p-Akt1. Moreover, the positive correlation between HK2 and Akt1, p-Akt1, FN1 expression in human squamous cervical carcinoma (SCC) samples was verified by using Pearson correlation analysis. Conclusions This study demonstrated that HK2 could activate Akt1 in cervical cancer cells, subsequently enhancing cell motility and tumor metastasis by inducing FN1, MMP2 and MMP9 expression. There likely exists an interactive regulatory mechanism between HK2 and Akt1 during the malignant process of cervical cancer. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12935-021-02312-0.
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- Qian Chen
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 76 West Yanta Road, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.,Section of Cancer Stem Cell Research, Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Care Management, School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, 050017, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China.,Hebei Key Laboratory of Environment and Human Health, Hebei Medical University, 050017, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 76 West Yanta Road, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.,Section of Cancer Stem Cell Research, Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 76 West Yanta Road, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.,Section of Cancer Stem Cell Research, Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 76 West Yanta Road, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.,Section of Cancer Stem Cell Research, Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 76 West Yanta Road, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China. .,Section of Cancer Stem Cell Research, Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 76 West Yanta Road, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China. .,Section of Cancer Stem Cell Research, Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang Y, Jia H, Liu Z, Guo J, Li Y, Li R, Zhu G, Li J, Li M, Li X, Wang S, Dang C, Zhao T. D-MT prompts the anti-tumor effect of oxaliplatin by inhibiting IDO expression in a mouse model of colon cancer. Int Immunopharmacol 2021; 101:108203. [PMID: 34649091 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.108203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Colon cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors in the digestive system. Although oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy drug, has been clinically used to treat colon cancer, its therapeutic effect is unsatisfactory. It has been proved that indoleamine dioxygenase 2,3 (IDO) is a tumor immunosuppressive factor for the immune response. Herein, an IDO inhibitor, D-MT (indoximod, 1-Methyl-D-tryptophan), was combined with oxaliplatin to treat colon cancer in mice. T cell infiltration in tumor tissues, the ratios of immune cells in the spleens, and the tumor growth and survival of the mice were detected and recorded. The results showed that the combination of oxaliplatin and D-MT significantly inhibited tumor growth and prolonged the survival of tumor-bearing mice. More importantly, the combination treatment increased the ratios of CD4+ T, CD8+ T and NK cells from the spleen in tumor-bearing mice, and prompted T cell infiltration in tumor tissues. This study provided a new therapeutic strategy for colon cancer treatment in the clinic, especially for patients with oxaliplatin resistance.
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- Yongxi Zhang
- Department of Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan 453000, PR China; Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, Shanxi, PR China
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- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Tumor Vaccine and Immunotherapy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453000, Henan, PR China; Department of Pathology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan 453000, China
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- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Tumor Vaccine and Immunotherapy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453000, Henan, PR China
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- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Tumor Vaccine and Immunotherapy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453000, Henan, PR China
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- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Tumor Vaccine and Immunotherapy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453000, Henan, PR China
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- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Tumor Vaccine and Immunotherapy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453000, Henan, PR China
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- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Tumor Vaccine and Immunotherapy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453000, Henan, PR China
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- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Tumor Vaccine and Immunotherapy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453000, Henan, PR China
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- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Tumor Vaccine and Immunotherapy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453000, Henan, PR China
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- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Tumor Vaccine and Immunotherapy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453000, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan 453000, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, Shanxi, PR China.
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- Department of Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan 453000, PR China; Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Tumor Vaccine and Immunotherapy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453000, Henan, PR China; Department of Immunology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan 453000, China.
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Ciscato F, Ferrone L, Masgras I, Laquatra C, Rasola A. Hexokinase 2 in Cancer: A Prima Donna Playing Multiple Characters. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22094716. [PMID: 33946854 PMCID: PMC8125560 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22094716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Hexokinases are a family of ubiquitous exose-phosphorylating enzymes that prime glucose for intracellular utilization. Hexokinase 2 (HK2) is the most active isozyme of the family, mainly expressed in insulin-sensitive tissues. HK2 induction in most neoplastic cells contributes to their metabolic rewiring towards aerobic glycolysis, and its genetic ablation inhibits malignant growth in mouse models. HK2 can dock to mitochondria, where it performs additional functions in autophagy regulation and cell death inhibition that are independent of its enzymatic activity. The recent definition of HK2 localization to contact points between mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum called Mitochondria Associated Membranes (MAMs) has unveiled a novel HK2 role in regulating intracellular Ca2+ fluxes. Here, we propose that HK2 localization in MAMs of tumor cells is key in sustaining neoplastic progression, as it acts as an intersection node between metabolic and survival pathways. Disrupting these functions by targeting HK2 subcellular localization can constitute a promising anti-tumor strategy.
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- Francesco Ciscato
- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Università di Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy; (L.F.); (I.M.); (C.L.)
- Correspondence: (F.C.); (A.R.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Università di Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy; (L.F.); (I.M.); (C.L.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Università di Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy; (L.F.); (I.M.); (C.L.)
- Institute of Neuroscience, National Research Council, 56124 Pias, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Università di Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy; (L.F.); (I.M.); (C.L.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Università di Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy; (L.F.); (I.M.); (C.L.)
- Correspondence: (F.C.); (A.R.)
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Cai L, Xue Y, Ding J, Zheng B. Long Non-Coding RNA AC118344.1 Promotes Gastric Cancer Cell Proliferation, Invasion, and Metastasis via AKT2 and Its Downstream Molecules HK2 and MMP2. Cancer Manag Res 2020; 12:12613-12621. [PMID: 33324106 PMCID: PMC7733388 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s281608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Gastric cancer (GC) is a highly occurring cancer with poor prognosis. Reports indicate that long non-coding RNA (LncRNA) potentially regulates tumor progression. Herein, we aim to explore the effect of LncRNA AC118344.1 on the progression of gastric cancer. Methods Overexpression and knockout experiments were used to clarify the potential molecular signaling mechanisms induced by AC118344.1. CCK-8, transwell and in vivo metastasis assay were used to detect the function of AC118344.1 in AGS and SGC-7901 cells. Additionally, shRNA silencing techniques, qRT-PCR and Western blot assay were used to explore the relationship between AC118344.1, AKT2, and its downstream molecules. Results Upregulating the expression of AC118344.1 induces cell proliferation, invasion in vitro, and lung metastasis in vivo whereas downregulating the expression of AC118344.1 inhibits these effects. Besides, silencing the expression of AC118344.1 downregulated the expression of AKT2 in both the two cells. On the other hand, silencing the expression of AKT2 by shRNA was unable to downregulate the expression of AC118344.1 in both the gastric cancer cells. Also, AC118344.1 regulated AKT2 via its downstream molecules including HK2 and MMP2. Conclusion AC118344.1 promotes gastric cancer cell proliferation and invasion and lung metastasis in nude mice by upregulating the expression of AKT2 and its downstream molecules (HK2 and MMP2). Therefore, our findings provide a novel mechanism of the AC118344.1-AKT2-HK2/MMP2 axis in regulating the development of gastric cancer cells.
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- Lixia Cai
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Huanglong Science and Education Center, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Huanglong Science and Education Center, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Huanglong Science and Education Center, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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AKT2 drives cancer progression and is negatively modulated by miR-124 in human lung adenocarcinoma. Respir Res 2020; 21:227. [PMID: 32873299 PMCID: PMC7466426 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-020-01491-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AKT2 is highly expressed in many human cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Accumulating evidence has also revealed that AKT2 can promote NSCLC cell proliferation and metastasis. However, the involved mechanism remains unclear. Herein, our study mainly explored the function of AKT2 during cancer progression and uncovered a new post-transcriptional mechanism of AKT2 expression in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). METHODS Quantitative real-time (qRT-PCR), western blot and immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays were performed to detect the expression of AKT2 and other proteins. Cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8), colony formation and EdU assays were performed to assess cell proliferation. Flow cytometry analysis was used to detect changes in the cell cycle and apoptosis. Transwell assays were used to evaluate cell migration and invasion. Additionally, a luciferase reporter assay and western blotting were employed to assess miR-124 targeting of AKT2. Xenograft mouse model was used to observe the role of miR-124/AKT2 axis on the occurrence and development of LUAD. RESULTS We showed that AKT2 was highly expressed in NSCLC tissues and closely related to the poor prognosis of LUAD patients. Moreover, AKT2 affected LUAD cell proliferation, migration and invasion by regulating the cell cycle and promoting the occurrence of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and the expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). In addition, we demonstrated that miR-124 overexpression downregulated AKT2 expression by binding to the 3'-untranslated region (3'- UTR) of AKT2 and thus inhibited the occurrence and development of LUAD in vivo and in vitro. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that miR-124 overexpression can negatively regulate AKT2 and thus inhibit the progression of LUAD. Therefore, the miR-124/AKT2 axis may serve as a potential target for novel therapies for LUAD.
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Wang J, Han Y, Wang M, Zhao Q, Chen X, Liu X. Natural triterpenoid saponin Momordin Ic suppresses HepG2 cell invasion via COX-2 inhibition and PPARγ activation. Toxicol In Vitro 2020; 65:104784. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2020.104784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Revised: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Huang J, Gao W, Liu H, Yin G, Duan H, Huang Z, Zhang Y. Up-regulated ANP32E promotes the thyroid carcinoma cell proliferation and migration via activating AKT/mTOR/HK2-mediated glycolysis. Gene 2020; 750:144681. [PMID: 32304784 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2020.144681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Thyroid cancer (THCA) is one of the most common endocrine tumors and keeps rapidly increasing worldwide. Acidic nuclear phosphoprotein 32 family member E (ANP32E) is a H2A.Z histone chaperone that regulates the expression of various genes. It has been shown that ANP32E promotes breast cancer development, whereas its role in THCA remains unknown. In this study, we found that ANP32E was significantly overexpressed in THCA tissues. Down-regulation of ANP32E inhibited the growth, cell cycle progression, DNA synthesis, glycolysis, migration and increased apoptosis in K1 and TPC-1 cells. Opposite results were observed in ANP32E-overexpressing THCA cells. At the molecular level, ANP32E up-regulated MMP9 and MMP13, and activated AKT/mTOR/HK2 signaling in THCA cells. Positive correlation between ANP32E and HK2 was found in THCA tissues. Importantly, silencing of HK2 repressed glycolysis. Inhibition of AKT/mTOR reduced cell proliferation, cell cycle progression and migration in THCA cells. Our findings suggest that ANP32E promotes THCA cell proliferation and migration via potentiating AKT/mTOR/HK2-mediated glycolysis.
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- Junwei Huang
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University.
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University.
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Silbergleit M, Vasquez AA, Miller CJ, Sun J, Kato I. Oral and intestinal bacterial exotoxins: Potential linked to carcinogenesis. PROGRESS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE 2020; 171:131-193. [PMID: 32475520 DOI: 10.1016/bs.pmbts.2020.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Growing evidence suggests that imbalances in resident microbes (dysbiosis) can promote chronic inflammation, immune-subversion, and production of carcinogenic metabolites, thus leading to neoplasia. Yet, evidence to support a direct link of individual bacteria species to human sporadic cancer is still limited. This chapter focuses on several emerging bacterial toxins that have recently been characterized for their potential oncogenic properties toward human orodigestive cancer and the presence of which in human tissue samples has been documented. These include cytolethal distending toxins produced by various members of gamma and epsilon Proteobacteria, Dentilisin from mammalian oral Treponema, Pasteurella multocida toxin, two Fusobacterial toxins, FadA and Fap2, Bacteroides fragilis toxin, colibactin, cytotoxic necrotizing factors and α-hemolysin from Escherichia coli, and Salmonella enterica AvrA. It was clear that these bacterial toxins have biological activities to induce several hallmarks of cancer. Some toxins directly interact with DNA or chromosomes leading to their breakdowns, causing mutations and genome instability, and others modulate cell proliferation, replication and death and facilitate immune evasion and tumor invasion, prying specific oncogene and tumor suppressor pathways, such as p53 and β-catenin/Wnt. In addition, most bacterial toxins control tumor-promoting inflammation in complex and diverse mechanisms. Despite growing laboratory evidence to support oncogenic potential of selected bacterial toxins, we need more direct evidence from human studies and mechanistic data from physiologically relevant experimental animal models, which can reflect chronic infection in vivo, as well as take bacterial-bacterial interactions among microbiome into consideration.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Wayne State University, Healthy Urban Waters, Detroit, MI, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Wayne State University, Healthy Urban Waters, Detroit, MI, United States
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, United States; Department of Pathology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, United States.
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Lambrou GI, Hatziagapiou K, Vlahopoulos S. Inflammation and tissue homeostasis: the NF-κB system in physiology and malignant progression. Mol Biol Rep 2020; 47:4047-4063. [PMID: 32239468 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-020-05410-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Disruption of tissue function activates cellular stress which triggers a number of mechanisms that protect the tissue from further damage. These mechanisms involve a number of homeostatic modules, which are regulated at the level of gene expression by the transactivator NF-κB. This transcription factor shifts between activation and repression of discrete, cell-dependent gene expression clusters. Some of its target genes provide feedback to NF-κB itself, thereby strengthening the inflammatory response of the tissue and later terminating inflammation to facilitate restoration of tissue homeostasis. Disruption of key feedback modules for NF-κB in certain cell types facilitates the survival of clones with genomic aberrations, and protects them from being recognized and eliminated by the immune system, to enable thereby carcinogenesis.
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- George I Lambrou
- First Department of Pediatrics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Thivon & Levadeias 8, 11527, Goudi-Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Pediatrics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Thivon & Levadeias 8, 11527, Goudi-Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Pediatrics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Thivon & Levadeias 8, 11527, Goudi-Athens, Greece.
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Zhou X, Wang X, Zhou Y, Cheng L, Zhang Y, Zhang Y. Long Noncoding RNA NEAT1 Promotes Cell Proliferation And Invasion And Suppresses Apoptosis In Hepatocellular Carcinoma By Regulating miRNA-22-3p/akt2 In Vitro And In Vivo. Onco Targets Ther 2019; 12:8991-9004. [PMID: 31802908 PMCID: PMC6827517 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s224521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2019] [Accepted: 09/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most aggressive cancers that is associated with cirrhosis and other chronic liver diseases. Although remarkable progress has been made in past decades, it is still necessary to continue exploring the pathology and development of HCC. OBJECTIVE In this study, we elucidated the effect of long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) NEAT1 on HCC development and underlying mechanisms. METHODS Clinicopathological features of HCC patients were collected and the correlations with NEAT1 expression were assessed. To determine cell activities, CCK-8, flow cytometry, invasion assays, and TUNEL assays were performed. Real-time PCR, Western blot, and luciferase reporter assays were performed to investigate the related mechanism of HCC. RESULTS The results revealed that NEAT1 expression was associated with tumor size and differentiation where NEAT1 was upregulated in both HCC tissues and cell lines. Overexpression of NEAT1 promoted proliferation and invasion while inhibited apoptosis in HCC cells, which was opposite to the effect of NEAT1 knockdown. Also, AKT2 was increased in HCC tissues. Downregulation of AKT2 was associated with reduced cell proliferation and invasion while increased apoptosis, while overexpression of AKT2 exerted opposite roles. In addition, the expression of miRNA-22-3p displayed an inverse association with NEAT1. miRNA-22-3p mimic and inhibitor suppressed and promoted HCC development, respectively. The luciferase assay revealed that both NEAT1 and AKT2 were direct target genes of miRNA-22-3p. Furthermore, knockdown and overexpression of NEAT1 suppressed and promoted tumor growth in the HCC mouse model, which were abolished by the miRNA-22-3p inhibitor and mimic, respectively. CONCLUSION In conclusion, the results demonstrate that NEAT1 promotes the development of HCC, both in vitro and in vivo, through regulating miRNA-22-3p/AKT2, and provides insight into developing a new strategy for HCC treatment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Xichang Zhou
- Department of Intervention, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Medical University, XuZhou221009, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Medical University, XuZhou221009, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Medical University, XuZhou221009, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Intervention, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Medical University, XuZhou221009, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Medical University, XuZhou221009, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Medical University, XuZhou221009, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Medical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou215006, People’s Republic of China
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