Mutational profiling of protein kinases in prostate carcinoma

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4636-4636
Author(s):  
A. Andea ◽  
I. Osman ◽  
P. Scardino ◽  
H. Scher ◽  
W. Gerald
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Protein Kinases ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Prostate Carcinoma ◽  
Tyrosine Kinases ◽  
Germ Line ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Biological Significance ◽  
Coding Region ◽  
Single Nucleotide

4636 Background: Protein kinases are important signal transduction mediators that play a critical role in malignant transformation. However, their involvement in prostate carcinogenesis has not been fully elucidated. Methods: In this pilot study, we sequenced the coding and exon-flanking intronic regions of selected protein kinases in 15 human prostate carcinoma specimens and 2 prostate cancer cell lines using standard techniques (Agencourt Biosciences). The 15 protein kinases genes included: tyrosine kinases (EGFR, EPHA3, EPHB2, ERBB2, FES, FGFR2, KDR, KIT, MET, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3), tyrosine kinase-like (BRAF), serine/threonine kinase (AKT2), and the lipid kinase (PIK3CA). We also sequenced PTEN, p53 and AR because of their known association with prostate cancer and interactions with protein kinases. Results: We identified 452 different sites of single nucleotide sequence alterations and 50 insertion/deletion changes in multiple genes in the 17 specimens. The majority were intronic or involved untranslated regions (364 single nucleotide and all indels), and therefore were not further evaluated. Of the remaining 88 coding region alterations, 59 were synonymous and 10 were previously identified single nucleotide polymorphisms leaving 19 non-synonymous coding region changes (12 in 12 patient tumors and 9 in cell lines). Sequencing of corresponding non-neoplastic tissue revealed that 4 genes with sequence alterations were also altered in the germ-line and likely represent polymorphisms (EPHA3, KDR, NTRK1 and NTRK3). Six tumor specific mutation sites have been confirmed (one mutation is yet to be studied). Three represent unreported sites of mutation in prostate cancer involving MET (1 site) and EPHB2 (2 sites) and the others involved known sites within AR (1 site) and TP53 (2 sites). Conclusions: Our study successfully identified specific mutations of tyrosine kinases occurring in prostate cancer. Evaluation of a larger sample representing natural and treated history of prostate cancer to determine frequency and clinical associations, as well as functional studies to determine the biological significance of these mutations, is needed. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals Transcriptome of Two Canine Prostate Cancer Cells Treated With Toceranib Phosphate Reveals Distinct Antitumor Profiles Associated With the PDGFR Pathway

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscila E. Kobayashi ◽  
Patrícia F. Lainetti ◽  
Antonio F. Leis-Filho ◽  
Flávia K. Delella ◽  
Marcio Carvalho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Protein Expression ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Protein Interactions ◽  
Tyrosine Kinases ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Upregulated Genes

Canine prostate cancer (PC) presents a poor antitumor response, usually late diagnosis and prognosis. Toceranib phosphate (TP) is a nonspecific inhibitor of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs), including vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR), platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR), and c-KIT. This study aimed to evaluate VEGFR2, PDGFR-β, and c-KIT protein expression in two established canine PC cell lines (PC1 and PC2) and the transcriptome profile of the cells after treatment with TP. Immunofluorescence (IF) analysis revealed VEGFR2 and PDGFR-β protein expression and the absence of c-KIT protein expression in both cell lines. After TP treatment, only the viability of PC1 cells decreased in a dose-dependent manner. Transcriptome and enrichment analyses of treated PC1 cells revealed 181 upregulated genes, which were related to decreased angiogenesis and cell proliferation. In addition, we found upregulated PDGFR-A, PDGFR-β, and PDGF-D expression in PC1 cells, and the upregulation of PDGFR-β was also observed in treated PC1 cells by qPCR. PC2 cells had fewer protein-protein interactions (PPIs), with 18 upregulated and 22 downregulated genes; the upregulated genes were involved in the regulation of parallel pathways and mechanisms related to proliferation, which could be associated with the resistance observed after treatment. The canine PC1 cell line but not the PC2 cell line showed decreased viability after treatment with TP, although both cell lines expressed PDGFR and VEGFR receptors. Further studies could explain the mechanism of resistance in PC2 cells and provide a basis for personalized treatment for dogs with PC.

scholarly journals Clinical and biological significance of CXCR5 expressed by prostate cancer specimens and cell lines

2009 ◽  
Vol 125 (10) ◽  
pp. 2288-2295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shailesh Singh ◽  
Rajesh Singh ◽  
Udai P. Singh ◽  
Shesh N. Rai ◽  
Kristian R. Novakovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Biological Significance

scholarly journals Comprehensive Biology and Genetics Compendium of Wilms Tumor Cell Lines with Different WT1 Mutations

Cancers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Brigitte Royer-Pokora ◽  
Maike Anna Busch ◽  
Sarah Tenbusch ◽  
Mathias Schmidt ◽  
Manfred Beier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Lines ◽  
Tyrosine Kinases ◽  
Germ Line ◽  
Wilms Tumor ◽  
Triple Mutant ◽  
Protein Activation ◽  
Distinct Subgroup ◽  
Downstream Signaling ◽  
Mesenchymal Differentiation ◽  
Stem Cell Medium

Purpose: WT1 mutant Wilms tumors represent a distinct subgroup, frequently associated with CTNNB1 mutations. The genetic basis for the development of this subtype is currently not fully understood. Methods: Live WT1 mutant Wilms tumors were collected during surgery of patients and cell cultures established in mesenchymal stem cell medium. They were studied for mutations in WT1 and CTNNB1, their differentiation capacity and protein activation status. Four cell lines were immortalized with a triple mutant ts SV40 largeT antigen and Telomerase. Results: 11 cell lines were established from Wilms tumors of nine patients, including a left and right tumor from the same patient and a primary and second tumor from another patient. Six patients had germ line and three were tumor specific mutations. All cell lines harbored only mutant or deleted WT1 genes. CTNNB1 was wild type in three, all others carried mutations affecting amino acid S45. They had variable and limited capacities for mesenchymal differentiation, a high migratory capacity and a low invasive potential. All cells showed an activation of multiple receptor tyrosine kinases and downstream signaling pathways. Conclusions: These cell lines represent an important new tool to study WT1 mutant Wilms tumors, potentially leading to new treatment approaches.

scholarly journals A Mild Keratin 1 Decrease Leads to Cell Death and Increased Oxidative Stress in B16-F10 Melanoma Cell Lines

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yujia Li ◽  
Mingchao Zhang ◽  
Weihai Ying
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Melanoma Cell ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Biological Significance ◽  
Melanoma Cells ◽  
Keratinocyte Differentiation ◽  
Apoptosis And Necrosis ◽  
Melanoma Cell Lines

AbstractKeratins play multiple significant biological roles in epithelium. K1 / keratin 10 (K10) heterodimer is a hallmarker for keratinocyte differentiation. While keratins are absent in normal melanocyte, keratins have been found in both melanoma cell lines and human melanoma. The biological significance of the keratins in melanoma cells has remained unclear. In our current study we applied K1 siRNA to investigate the biological significance of the K1 in B16-F10 melanoma cells. We found that as low as a 16% decrease in the K1 level led to significant increases in both apoptosis and necrosis of the cells. Moreover, the mild K1 decrease led to significant increases in both dichlorofluorescein (DCF) and ethidium signals - two indicators of oxidative stress - in the cells. Collectively, our findings have provided the first evidence indicating both a critical role of the K1 in maintaining the survival of melanoma cells and an important role of the K1 in modulating the oxidative stress state of the cells. These findings have exposed new functions of keratins in cancer cells, suggesting that K1 may become a novel therapeutic target for melanoma.

scholarly journals Annexin II Interactions with the Annexin II Receptor Enhance Multiple Myeloma Cell Adhesion and Growth in the Bone Marrow Microenvironment,

Blood ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 118 (21) ◽  
pp. 3942-3942
Author(s):  
Sonia D'Souza ◽  
Noriyoshi Kurihara ◽  
Yusuke Shiozawa ◽  
Jeena Joseph ◽  
Russell Taichman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Cell Growth ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Myeloma Cell ◽  
Bone Marrow Microenvironment ◽  
Annexin Ii

Abstract Abstract 3942 Background: Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable B-cell malignancy that develops in the bone marrow. The marrow microenvironment plays a critical role in supporting homing, lodging, and growth of MM cells by activating signaling pathways in both MM and bone marrow stromal cells (BMSC). We previously showed that annexin II (AXII) is involved in prostate cancer cell lodgment to the bone marrow via the annexin II receptor (AXIIR) expressed on prostate cancer cells. We hypothesized that MM cells use a similar mechanism to lodge and grow in the bone marrow. In support of this hypothesis, we found that MM cell lines and primary MM cells from 8 MM patients express the AXIIR protein, and that MM cells adhered significantly better to BMSC from AXII+/+ mice than from AXII−/− mice. Further, knockdown of AXIIR by siRNA in MM1.S and ANBL-6 MM cells decreased AXII binding and decreased adherence of MM cells to human stromal cells and BMSC from AXII+/+ mice. Furthermore, addition of an anti-AXII antibody to MM1.S cells, did not effect MM cell growth demonstrating that AXII expressed by MM cells does not support MM cell growth. Importantly, soluble AXII was released by osteoclasts into their conditioned media which stimulated the growth of MM cells via ERK1/2 and AKT phosphorylation. In the further study, we further characterized the role of AXIIR in MM-BMSC interactions. Methods: AXIIR expression in MM cells was determined by RT-PCR, Western blotting, and immunocytochemistry. Adhesion and growth assays were performed between MM cells and BMSC or AXII to determine the contribution of the AXII/AXIIR axis in supporting adhesion and growth of MM cells. In addition, MM cells or CD138+ cells from MM patients were treated with AXII to determine AXII-dependent MM cell growth. Further, adhesion and growth assays were performed on MM cells expressing either siAXIIR or shAXIIR. Phosphorylation assays were performed to determine the pathways stimulated by AXII in MM cells. Since OCL secrete large amount of AXII, MM cell growth assays were performed with OCL-CM from AXII+/+ and AXII−/− mice in the presence of an AXII antibody. Results: We now report that in addition to MM1.S and ANBL-6 cells, other MM cell lines, including U266, H929, and OPM2 also express AXIIR, and that AXII stimulated the growth of RPMI8226, ANBL-6 and U266 in addition to MM1.S cells. Finally, an AXIIR antibody prevented adhesion of MM1.S cells to AXII, and that AXII upregulated the adhesion molecule, RhoA in MM cells. Additionally, AXII did not stimulate the proliferation of MM1.SshAXIIR cells compared to MM1.SshControl or untreated MM cells, demonstrating that AXII specifically acts through its receptor, AXIIR on MM cells to promote proliferation. More importantly, AXII stimulated the growth of CD138+ cells obtained from MM patients. Conclusions: Based on our results, we conclude that the interaction between AXII and AXIIR in the bone marrow microenvironment supports adhesion via RhoA and growth of MM cells by stimulating the Erk1/2 and Akt pathways, AXII produced by MM cells does not act in an autocrine manner on MM cell growth. Thus, AXII and AXIIR are key players in MM and targeting the AXII/AXIIR axis may be a novel therapeutic approach for MM. Disclosures: Roodman: Amgen: Consultancy; Millennium: Consultancy.

scholarly journals Circular RNA cir-ITCH Is a Potential Therapeutic Target for the Treatment of Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Shoubin Li ◽  
Chunhong Yu ◽  
Yunxia Zhang ◽  
Junjiang Liu ◽  
Yi Jia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Androgen Receptor ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Therapeutic Target ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Circular Rna ◽  
Migration And Invasion ◽  
Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer ◽  
Normal Prostate ◽  
Castration Resistant

cir-ITCH, a well-known tumor-suppressive circular RNA, plays a critical role in different cancers. However, its expression and functional role in prostate cancer (PCa) are unclear. Herein, we explored the potential mechanism and tumor-inhibiting role of cir-ITCH in PCa. Using reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction assay, we analyzed the expression of cir-ITCH in PCa and paired adjacent nontumor tissue samples resected during surgical operation, as well as in two cell lines of human PCa (LNCaP and PC-3) and the immortalized normal prostate epithelial cell line (RWPE-1). Cell viability and migration of PCa cell lines were evaluated using CCK-8 and wound-healing assays. Expression of key proteins of the Wnt/β-catenin and PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathways was detected using western blotting. We found that cir-ITCH expression was typically downregulated in the tissues and cell lines of PCa compared to that in the peritumoral tissue and in RWPE-1 cells, respectively. The results showed that cir-ITCH overexpression significantly inhibits the proliferation, migration, and invasion of human PCa cells and that reciprocal inhibition of expression occurred between cir-ITCH and miR-17. Proteins in the Wnt/β-catenin and PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathways were downregulated by overexpression of cir-ITCH both in androgen receptor-positive LNCaP cells and androgen receptor-negative PC-3 cells. Taken together, these data demonstrated that cir-ITCH plays a tumor-suppressive role in human PCa cells, partly through the Wnt/β-catenin and PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathways. Thus, cir-ITCH may serve as a novel therapeutic target for the treatment of PCa, especially castration-resistant prostate cancer.

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