scholarly journals DDX5 Silencing Suppresses the Migration of Basal cell Carcinoma Cells by Downregulating JAK2/STAT3 Pathway

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 153303381989225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhe Quan ◽  
Bei-bei Zhang ◽  
Fang Yin ◽  
Jiru Du ◽  
Yuan-ting Zhi ◽  
...  

Basal cell carcinoma is driven by the aberrant activation of hedgehog signaling. DEAD (Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp) box protein 5 is frequently overexpressed in human cancer cells and associated with the tumor growth and invasion. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of DEAD (Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp) box protein 5 in the growth, migration, and invasion of basal cell carcinoma. The role of DEAD (Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp) box protein 5 was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, Western blot, and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate nick-end labeling assay in basal cell carcinoma cells. The associations between JAK2/STAT3 pathway and DEAD (Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp) box protein 5 were analyzed in basal cell carcinoma cells. Results showed that DEAD (Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp) box protein 5 is overexpressed in basal cell carcinoma cells. DEAD (Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp) box protein 5 knockdown inhibited the migration and invasion of basal cell carcinoma cells. DEAD (Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp) box protein 5 knockdown increased the apoptosis of basal cell carcinoma cells induced by tunicamycin. Results found that DEAD (Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp) box protein 5 knockdown increased JAK2 and STAT3 expression in basal cell carcinoma cells. JAK2 inhibitor decreased STAT3 expression and abolished the inhibitory effects of DEAD (Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp) box protein 5 silencing on migration and invasion in basal cell carcinoma cells. In conclusion, these results indicate that DEAD (Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp) box protein 5 is a potential target for inhibiting basal cell carcinoma cells growth, migration, and invasion by downregulating JAK2/STAT3 pathway.

2014 ◽  
Vol 134 (6) ◽  
pp. 1718-1724 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felicite K. Noubissi ◽  
TaeWon Kim ◽  
Tisha N. Kawahara ◽  
William D. Aughenbaugh ◽  
Eric Berg ◽  
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Biomedicines ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 449
Author(s):  
Luca Fania ◽  
Dario Didona ◽  
Roberto Morese ◽  
Irene Campana ◽  
Valeria Coco ◽  
...  

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common human cancer worldwide, and is a subtype of nonmelanoma skin cancer, characterized by a constantly increasing incidence due to an aging population and widespread sun exposure. Although the mortality from BCC is negligible, this tumor can be associated with significant morbidity and cost. This review presents a literature overview of BCC from pathophysiology to novel therapeutic approaches. Several histopathological BCC subtypes with different prognostic values have been described. Dermoscopy and, more recently, reflectance confocal microscopy have largely improved BCC diagnosis. Although surgery is the first-line treatment for localized BCC, other nonsurgical local treatment options are available. BCC pathogenesis depends on the interaction between environmental and genetic characteristics of the patient. Specifically, an aberrant activation of Hedgehog signaling pathway is implicated in its pathogenesis. Notably, Hedgehog signaling inhibitors, such as vismodegib and sonidegib, are successfully used as targeted treatment for advanced or metastatic BCC. Furthermore, the implementation of prevention measures has demonstrated to be useful in the patient management.


2017 ◽  
Vol 93 (4) ◽  
pp. 999-1007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arpit Dheeraj ◽  
Cynthia M. Rigby ◽  
Cindy L. O'Bryant ◽  
Chapla Agarwal ◽  
Rana P. Singh ◽  
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Author(s):  
Yoshinori Abe ◽  
Nobuyuki Tanaka

The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin and provides a protective barrier against environmental insults. It is a rapidly renewing tissue undergoing constant regeneration, maintained by several types of stem cells. Hedgehog (HH) ligands activate one of the fundamental signaling pathways that contribute to epidermal development, homeostasis and repair. The HH pathway interacts with other signal transduction pathways such as those activated by Wnt and bone morphogenetic protein. Furthermore, aberrant activation of HH signaling is associated with various tumors, including basal cell carcinoma. Therefore, an understanding of the regulatory mechanisms of the HH signaling pathway is important to elucidate fundamental mechanisms underlying both organogenesis and carcinogenesis. In this review, we discuss the role of the HH signaling pathway in skin development, homeostasis and basal cell carcinoma formation, providing an update of current knowledge in this field.


2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shunji Kato ◽  
Atsushi Shiozaki ◽  
Hitoshi Fujiwara ◽  
Hirotaka Konishi ◽  
Michihiro Kudou ◽  
...  

Abstract   Transient receptor potential vanilloid 2 (TRPV2) was recently shown to be involved in migrant potentials. Previous studies reported that TRPV2 was involved in cancer progression, migration, and invasion. The present study aimed to investigate its role in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Methods In human ESCC cell lines, we investigated the role of TPRV2 in ESCC using a cancer function assay with the knockdown of TRPV2 by siRNA, microarray, pathway, and gene ontology analyses. The significance of TRPV2 expression in 62 ESCC samples was then evaluated by immunohistochemical staining. Results TRPV2 was overexpressed in TE15 and KYSE170 cells. TRPV2 depletion suppressed cell proliferation, cell cycle progression, and invasion/migration, and induced apoptosis. A pathway analysis of microarray data revealed that TRPV2 depletion down-regulated WNT/β-catenin signaling-related genes and basal cell carcinoma signaling-related genes. The suppression of cancer functions, such as proliferation, invasion, and angiogenesis, by TRPV2 depletion was predicted in the ontology analysis. Immunohistochemical staining revealed a relationship between strong TRPV2 expression and a poor prognosis in ESCC patients. Conclusion The present results suggest that TRPV2 regulates tumor progression by affecting WNT/β-catenin or basal cell carcinoma signaling, and that its strong expression is associated with a worse prognosis in ESCC patients. These results provide an insight into the role of TRPV2 as a therapeutic target or biomarker for ESCC.


2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Xu ◽  
Shumei Song ◽  
Zhenning Wang ◽  
Jaffer A. Ajani

AbstractPatients with advanced gastric cancer usually have a poor prognosis and limited therapeutic options. Overcoming this challenge requires novel targets and effective drugs. The Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway plays a crucial role in the development of the gastrointestinal tract and maintenance of the physiologic function of the stomach. Aberrantly activated Hh signaling is implicated in carcinogenesis as well as maintenance of cancer stem cells. Somatic mutations in the components of Hh signaling (PTCH1 and SMO) have been shown to be a major cause of basal cell carcinoma, and dozens of Hh inhibitors have been developed. To date, two inhibitors (GDC-0449 and LDE225) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat basal cell carcinoma and medulloblastoma. Here, we review the role of the Hh signaling in the carcinogenesis and progression of gastric cancer and summarize recent findings on Hh inhibitors in gastric cancer. Hedgehog signaling is often aberrantly activated and plays an important role during inflammation and carcinogenesis of gastric epithelial cells. Further study of the precise mechanisms of Hh signaling in this disease is needed for the validation of therapeutic targets and evaluation of the clinical utility of Hh inhibitors for gastric cancer.


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