Abstract PO-004: Identification of MLL4 as a novel therapeutic target of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma by in vivo genome-wide RNAi screening

Author(s):  
Frederic K. C. Fung ◽  
Yinxin Zhu ◽  
Chi Hin Wong ◽  
Yangchao Chen
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ritu Pandey ◽  
Muhan Zhou ◽  
Shariful Islam ◽  
Baowei Chen ◽  
Natalie K Barker ◽  
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AbstractWe investigated biomarker CEACAM6, a highly abundant cell surface adhesion receptor that modulates the extracellular matrix (ECM) in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA). The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) RNA-Seq data from PDA patients were analyzed for CEACAM6 expression and evaluated for overall survival, association, enrichment and correlations. A CRISPR/Cas9 Knockout (KO) of CEACAM6 in PDA cell line for quantitative proteomics, mitochondrial bioenergetics and tumor growth in mice were conducted. We found CEACAM6 is over-expressed in primary and metastatic basal and classical PDA subtypes. Highest levels are in classical activated stroma subtype. CEACAM6 over-expression is universally a poor prognostic marker in KRAS mutant and wild type PDA. High CEACAM6 expression is associated with low cytolytic T-cell activity in both basal and classical PDA subtypes and correlates with low levels of T-REG markers. In HPAF-II cells knockout of CEACAM6 alters ECM-cell adhesion, catabolism, immune environment, transmembrane transport and autophagy. CEACAM6 loss increases mitochondrial basal and maximal respiratory capacity. HPAF-II CEACAM6−/− cells are growth suppressed by >65% vs. wild type in mice bearing tumors. CEACAM6, a key regulator affects several hallmarks of PDA including the fibrotic reaction, immune regulation, energy metabolism and is a novel therapeutic target in PDA.


Pancreatology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. S78
Author(s):  
Emilia Alors-Pérez ◽  
Ricardo Blázquez-Encinas ◽  
Sergio Pedraza-Arévalo ◽  
Juan Manuel Jimenez-Vacas ◽  
Cristina Viyuela-Garcia ◽  
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Oncogene ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariafausta Fischietti ◽  
Frank Eckerdt ◽  
Gavin T. Blyth ◽  
Ahmet D. Arslan ◽  
William M. Mati ◽  
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2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 7015-7023 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Z. Chang ◽  
Ying Ma ◽  
Baoan Ji ◽  
Huamin Wang ◽  
Defeng Deng ◽  
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Cancers ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Ring ◽  
Cu Nguyen ◽  
Goar Smbatyan ◽  
Debu Tripathy ◽  
Min Yu ◽  
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Background: Triple negative breast cancers (TNBCs) are an aggressive BC subtype, characterized by high rates of drug resistance and a high proportion of cancer stem cells (CSC). CSCs are thought to be responsible for tumor initiation and drug resistance. cAMP-response element-binding (CREB) binding protein (CREBBP or CBP) has been implicated in CSC biology and may provide a novel therapeutic target in TNBC. Methods: RNA Seq pre- and post treatment with the CBP-binding small molecule ICG-001 was used to characterize CBP-driven gene expression in TNBC cells. In vitro and in vivo TNBC models were used to determine the therapeutic effect of CBP inhibition via ICG-001. Tissue microarrays (TMAs) were used to investigate the potential of CBP and associated proteins as biomarkers in TNBC. Results: The CBP/ß-catenin/FOXM1 transcriptional complex drives gene expression in TNBC and is associated with increased CSC numbers, drug resistance and poor survival outcome. Targeting of CBP/β-catenin/FOXM1 with ICG-001 eliminated CSCs and sensitized TNBC tumors to chemotherapy. Immunohistochemistry of TMAs demonstrated a significant correlation between FOXM1 expression and TNBC subtype. Conclusion: CBP/β-catenin/FOXM1 transcriptional activity plays an important role in TNBC drug resistance and CSC phenotype. CBP/β-catenin/FOXM1 provides a molecular target for precision therapy in triple negative breast cancer and could form a rationale for potential clinical trials.


Radiology ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 277 (3) ◽  
pp. 644-661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul F. Laeseke ◽  
Ru Chen ◽  
R. Brooke Jeffrey ◽  
Teresa A. Brentnall ◽  
Jürgen K. Willmann

BMC Cancer ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jung Hyun Jo ◽  
Sun A Kim ◽  
Jeong Hoon Lee ◽  
Yu Rang Park ◽  
Chanyang Kim ◽  
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Abstract Background Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are implicated in carcinogenesis, cancer progression, and recurrence. Several biomarkers have been described for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) CSCs; however, their function and mechanism remain unclear. Method In this study, secretome analysis was performed in pancreatic CSC-enriched spheres and control adherent cells for biomarker discovery. Glutaredoxin3 (GLRX3), a novel candidate upregulated in spheres, was evaluated for its function and clinical implication. Results PDAC CSC populations, cell lines, patient tissues, and blood samples demonstrated GLRX3 overexpression. In contrast, GLRX3 silencing decreased the in vitro proliferation, migration, clonogenicity, and sphere formation of cells. GLRX3 knockdown also reduced tumor formation and growth in vivo. GLRX3 was found to regulate Met/PI3K/AKT signaling and stemness-related molecules. ELISA results indicated GLRX3 overexpression in the serum of patients with PDAC compared to that in healthy controls. The sensitivity and specificity of GLRX3 for PDAC diagnosis were 80.0 and 100%, respectively. When GLRX3 and CA19–9 were combined, sensitivity was significantly increased to 98.3% compared to that with GLRX3 or CA19–9 alone. High GLRX3 expression was also associated with poor disease-free survival in patients receiving curative surgery. Conclusion Overall, these results indicate GLRX3 as a novel diagnostic marker and therapeutic target for PDAC targeting CSCs.


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