Targeting p38 MAPK inhibits multiple myeloma cell growth in the bone marrow milieu

Blood ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 101 (2) ◽  
pp. 703-705 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teru Hideshima ◽  
Masaharu Akiyama ◽  
Toshiaki Hayashi ◽  
Paul Richardson ◽  
Robert Schlossman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Drug Resistance ◽  
Cell Growth ◽  
P38 Mapk ◽  
Myeloma Cell ◽  
Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase ◽  
Necrosis Factor Alpha ◽  
Multiple Myeloma Cell ◽  
Mitogen Activated Protein

p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) is a member of the MAPK family which is activated by cytokines and growth factors, but its role in pathogenesis of multiple myeloma (MM) is unknown. In this study, we demonstrate that the specific p38 MAPK inhibitor VX-745 inhibits interleukin 6 (IL-6) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) secretion in bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs), without affecting their viability. Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α)–induced IL-6 secretion in BMSCs is also inhibited by VX-745. Importantly, VX-745 inhibits both MM cell proliferation and IL-6 secretion in BMSCs triggered by adherence of MM cells to BMSCs, suggesting that it can inhibit paracrine MM cell growth in the BM milieu and overcome cell adhesion–related drug resistance. These studies therefore identify p38 MAPK as a novel therapeutic target to overcome drug resistance and improve patient outcome in MM.

Promotion of human multiple myeloma cell growth in vitro and bone marrow invasion in vivo by Notch receptors and the CXCR4/SDF1 axis.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8591-8591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurizio Chiriva-Internati ◽  
Leonardo Mirandola ◽  
Elisa Lazzari ◽  
Michela Colombo ◽  
Marialuigia Lancellotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Drug Resistance ◽  
Cell Growth ◽  
Plasma Cells ◽  
Myeloma Cell ◽  
Notch Receptors ◽  
Associated Lesions

8591 Background: Multiple myeloma (MM) originates from post-germinal center B cells, and is caused by malignant plasma cells accumulating in the bone marrow. Interactions of MM cells with the bone marrow stroma promote tumor growth, migration and drug resistance. The chemokine receptor CXCR4 and its ligand SDF1 are critical regulators of this process. MM cells frequently hyper-express CXCR4 and respond to SDF1,2 enhancing MM cell infiltration, proliferation and osteolysis. Notch receptors similarly promote MM cell growth, drug resistance and the associated osteolytic process. We hypothesized that the CXCR4/SDF1 axis mediates the effects of Notch signals in MM. Methods: We used real-time PCR, flow-cytometry, E.L.I.S.A. and chemotaxis assay to explore the effects of CXCR4 in cultured human MM cell lines after Notch inhibition or over-stimulation. Additionally, we validated our findings in a NOD/SCID murine model xenografted with human MM cells. Results: Our results show that Notch blocking reduced CXCR4 and SDF1 expression by MM cells. Further, Notch activation was required for MM cell chemotactic and proliferative response to SDF1 in vitro. We then investigated the outcome of anti-Notch treatment on human MM cells bone invasion in NOD/SCID mice. Interfering with Notch activity dramatically reduced xenografted MM cell ability to infiltrate the bone marrow, ultimately resulting in diminished tumor burden. Notably, such effect was associated with a decrease of CXCR4 expression. Conclusions: This was the first time that Notch receptors were reported to regulate the CXCR4/SDF1 axis and bone marrow invasion in human MM. These findings indicate that specific Notch-tailored therapies may effectively hamper CXCR4-mediated bone infiltration and associated lesions, and are expected to significantly improve treatment outcome and survival.

Short hairpin RNA silencing of interleukin-6 in human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells inhibits multiple myeloma cell growth

Pathology ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. S99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hoon Koon Teoh ◽  
Pei Pei Chong ◽  
Maha Abdullah ◽  
Zamberi Sekawi ◽  
Geok Chin Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Cell Growth ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Interleukin 6 ◽  
Rna Silencing ◽  
Myeloma Cell ◽  
Hairpin Rna ◽  
Multiple Myeloma Cell ◽  
Short Hairpin

scholarly journals Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells are Attracted by Multiple Myeloma Cell-Produced Chemokine CCL25 and Favor Myeloma Cell Growth in Vitro and In Vivo

Stem Cells ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 266-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Song Xu ◽  
Eline Menu ◽  
Ann De Becker ◽  
Ben Van Camp ◽  
Karin Vanderkerken ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Cell Growth ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Myeloma Cell ◽  
Multiple Myeloma Cell
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