scholarly journals SWATH-MS Based Proteomic Profiling of Prostate Cancer Cells Reveals Adaptive Molecular Mechanisms in Response to Anti-Androgen Therapy

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 715 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chamikara Liyanage ◽  
Adil Malik ◽  
Pevindu Abeysinghe ◽  
Judith Clements ◽  
Jyotsna Batra
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Cell Model ◽  
Cell Communication ◽  
Treatment Resistance ◽  
Resistant Cell ◽  
Translation Regulation ◽  
Molecular Signatures ◽  
Proteomic Profiling ◽  
Castration Resistant

Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common cancer affecting men worldwide. PCa shows a broad-spectrum heterogeneity in its biological and clinical behavior. Although androgen targeted therapy (ATT) has been the mainstay therapy for advanced PCa, it inevitably leads to treatment resistance and progression to castration resistant PCa (CRPC). Thus, greater understanding of the molecular basis of treatment resistance and CRPC progression is needed to improve treatments for this lethal phenotype. The current study interrogated both proteomics and transcriptomic alterations stimulated in AR antagonist/anti-androgen (Bicalutamide and Enzalutamide) treated androgen-dependent cell model (LNCaP) in comparison with androgen-independent/castration-resistant cell model (C4-2B). The analysis highlighted the activation of MYC and PSF/SFPQ oncogenic upstream regulators in response to the anti-androgen treatment. Moreover, the study revealed anti-androgen induced genes/proteins related to transcription/translation regulation, energy metabolism, cell communication and signaling cascades promoting tumor growth and proliferation. In addition, these molecules were found dysregulated in PCa clinical proteomic and transcriptomic datasets, suggesting their potential involvement in PCa progression. In conclusion, our study provides key molecular signatures and associated pathways that might contribute to CRPC progression despite treatment with anti-androgens. Such molecular signatures could be potential therapeutic targets to improve the efficacy of existing therapies and/or predictive/prognostic value in CRPC for treatment response.

Proteomic profiling the molecular signatures of plectranthoic acid in prostate cancer cells

2021 ◽  
pp. 104311
Author(s):  
Nosheen Akhtar ◽  
Sumra Wajid Abbasi ◽  
Samina Rubnawaz ◽  
Laila Jafri ◽  
Rehana Rani
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Molecular Signatures ◽  
Proteomic Profiling ◽  
Prostate Cancer Cells

Evaluation of Docetaxel-Sensitive and Docetaxel-Resistant Proteomes in PC-3 Cells

2015 ◽  
Vol 95 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shulu Zu ◽  
Weiming Ma ◽  
Pan Xiao ◽  
Yazhou Cui ◽  
Tianjia Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Acquired Resistance ◽  
Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer ◽  
Ionization Time ◽  
Flight Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Docetaxel Resistance ◽  
Castration Resistant ◽  
Glucose Regulated Protein

Objectives: Docetaxel was the first drug with proven survival benefit in men with castration-resistant prostate cancer. Acquired resistance to docetaxel precedes fatality in castration-resistant prostate cancer. The aims of this study were to evaluate docetaxel-sensitive and docetaxel-resistant proteomes in PC-3 cells, and to investigate the molecular mechanism of docetaxel-resistant PC-3 cells. Methods: Docetaxel-resistant PC-3 cells were developed by docetaxel dose escalation. The global profiling of the protein expression was investigated in docetaxel-sensitive and docetaxel-resistant proteomes in PC-3 cells using 2-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis/matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Results: Forty-nine differential proteins were found in docetaxel-resistant PC-3 cells in comparison with docetaxel-sensitive PC-3 cells. Expression in 29 proteins was upregulated, whereas expression in 20 proteins was downregulated. ATP synthase and galectin-1 were involved in the formation of tumor vessels; calreticulin, cathepsin D, and cofilin were involved in tumor metastasis, and GRP78 (78-kDa glucose-regulated protein) and microtubule-associated protein-6 were involved in drug resistance of tumor. Conclusion: It is suggested that a proteomic expression difference exists between docetaxel-sensitive and docetaxel-resistant PC-3 cells, which would be helpful for further understanding the molecular mechanisms of docetaxel resistance in PC-3 cells.

scholarly journals Alteration of ribosome function upon 5-fluorouracil treatment favours cancer cell drug-tolerance

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Therizols ◽  
Zeina Bash-Imam ◽  
Baptiste Panthu ◽  
Christelle Machon ◽  
Anne Vincent ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Treatment Resistance ◽  
Mrna Translation ◽  
Drug Tolerance ◽  
Translation Regulation ◽  
Translational Activity ◽  
Response To Chemotherapy ◽  
Drug Challenge

AbstractPartial response to chemotherapy leads to disease resurgence. Upon treatment, a subpopulation of cancer cells, called drug-tolerant persistent cells, display a transitory drug tolerance that lead to treatment resistance 1,2. Though drug-tolerance mechanisms remain poorly known, they have been linked to non-genomic processes, including epigenetics, stemness and dormancy 2–4. 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), the most widely used chemotherapy in cancer treatment, is associated with resistance. While prescribed as an inhibitor of DNA replication, 5-FU alters all RNA pathways 5–9. Here, we show that 5-FU treatment leads to the unexpected production of fluorinated ribosomes, exhibiting altered mRNA translation. 5-FU is incorporated into ribosomal RNAs of mature ribosomes in cancer cell lines, colorectal xenografts and human tumours. Fluorinated ribosomes appear to be functional, yet, they display a selective translational activity towards mRNAs according to the nature of their 5’-untranslated region. As a result, we found that sustained translation of IGF-1R mRNA, which codes for one of the most potent cell survival effectors, promoted the survival of 5-FU-treated colorectal cancer cells. Altogether, our results demonstrate that “man-made” fluorinated ribosomes favour the drug-tolerant cellular phenotype by promoting translation of survival genes. This could be exploited for developing novel combined therapies. By unraveling translation regulation as a novel gene expression mechanism helping cells to survive a drug-challenge, our study extends the spectrum of molecular mechanisms driving drug-tolerance.

TACC2 Is an Androgen-Responsive Cell Cycle Regulator Promoting Androgen-Mediated and Castration-Resistant Growth of Prostate Cancer

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lungwani Muungo
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Tumor Formation ◽  
Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cellular Models ◽  
Castration Resistant ◽  
Hormone Refractory ◽  
Immunocompromised Mice

Despite the existence of effective antiandrogen therapy for prostate cancer, the disease oftenprogresses to castration-resistant states. Elucidation of the molecular mechanisms underlying theresistance for androgen deprivation in terms of the androgen receptor (AR)-regulated pathwaysis a requisite to manage castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Using a ChIP-cloning strategy,we identified functional AR binding sites (ARBS) in the genome of prostate cancer cells. Wediscovered that a centrosome- and microtubule-interacting gene, transforming acidic coiled-coilprotein 2 (TACC2), is a novel androgen-regulated gene.Weidentified a functional AR-binding site(ARBS) including two canonical androgen response elements in the vicinity of TACC2 gene, inwhich activated hallmarks of histone modification were observed. Androgen-dependent TACC2induction is regulated by AR, as confirmed by AR knockdown or its pharmacological inhibitorbicalutamide. Using long-term androgen-deprived cells as cellular models of CRPC, we demonstratedthat TACC2 is highly expressed and contributes to hormone-refractory proliferation, assmall interfering RNA-mediated knockdown of TACC2 reduced cell growth and cell cycle progression.By contrast, in TACC2-overexpressing cells, an acceleration of the cell cycle was observed. Invivo tumor formation study of prostate cancer in castrated immunocompromised mice revealedthat TACC2 is a tumor-promoting factor. Notably, the clinical significance of TACC2 was demonstratedby a correlation between high TACC2 expression and poor survival rates. Taken togetherwith the critical roles of TACC2 in the cell cycle and the biology of prostate cancer, we infer thatthe molecule is a potential therapeutic target in CRPC

Eltanexor (KPT-8602), a second-generation selective inhibitor of nuclear export (SINE) compound, in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (7_suppl) ◽  
pp. 197-197
Author(s):  
Jingsong Zhang ◽  
David D. Chism ◽  
Scott T. Tagawa ◽  
Paul Monk ◽  
Robert S. Alter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Anticancer Activity ◽  
Nuclear Export ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Resistant Cell ◽  
Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer ◽  
Castration Resistant ◽  
Anti Tumor Activity

197 Background: Overexpression of exportin 1 (XPO1) in malignant cells increases the nuclear export/inactivation of tumor suppressor proteins (eg. p53), and promotes the translation of eIF4E-bound oncoprotein mRNAs (eg. c-MYC). XPO1 inhibition reduces total androgen receptor levels, including ARv7, and may re-sensitize prostate cancer (PC) cells to androgen deprivation therapy. Selinexor, the first-in-human SINE compound, showed anticancer activity in patients (pts) with mCRPC. Eltanexor (ELTA), a second-generation SINE compound, showed promising anticancer activity in preclinical models of PC, including in abiraterone (ABI) resistant cell lines. Therefore, ELTA ± ABI was evaluated in mCRPC. Methods: This was part of a phase 1/2 study to determine the safety, preliminary efficacy, and recommended phase 2 doseof ELTA in pts with advanced cancers. Pts with mCRPC received oral ELTA once daily for 5 days per week over a 28-day cycle in 4 cohorts: single-agent (20 mg; n=7 or 30 mg; n=6) or in combination with ABI (20 mg; n=13 or 30 mg; n=4). Pts may have prior exposure to chemotherapy. Pts receiving ELTA + ABI had prior response to ABI then progressed. Response was evaluated by PCWG3 / RECIST v1.1. Results: As of 17 Sept 2018, 30 pts were treated with ELTA ± ABI with a median age of 71 and a median of 4 prior regimens; (87% ABI, 60% enzalutamide, and 57% chemotherapy). Twenty-one pts with mCRPC were evaluable for efficacy: 2 partial response (10%), 15 stable disease (71%), and 4 progressive disease (19%). The median treatment duration is 75.5 days; 4 pts still on treatment. Treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) occurring in ≥30% of the pts: fatigue (67%; 13% Gr≥3), nausea (63.3%; 0% Gr≥3), decreased appetite (57%; 0% Gr≥3), diarrhea (47%; 3% Gr≥3), weight decreased (43%; 3% Gr≥3), vomiting (37%; 7% Gr≥3), anemia (33%; 7% Gr≥3), and dysgeusia (33%; 0% Gr≥3). The 2 Gr4 TRAEs were neutropenia and elevated AST. Conclusions: ELTA± ABI is well-tolerated with AEs mostly limited to Gr 1/2 and demonstrates preliminary anti-tumor activity in patients with mCRPC. With enrollment complete, these results warrant further investigation of ELTA ± ABIin mCPRC. Clinical trial information: NCT02649790.

scholarly journals Mechanisms of Lysophosphatidic Acid-Mediated Lymphangiogenesis in Prostate Cancer

Cancers ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei-Yi Wu ◽  
Yueh-Chien Lin ◽  
Yuan-Li Huang ◽  
Wei-Min Chen ◽  
Chien-Chin Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Lysophosphatidic Acid ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Lymphatic Vessels ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Regional Lymph Nodes ◽  
Castration Resistant ◽  
Tumor Lymphangiogenesis ◽  
Factor C ◽  
Endothelial Growth Factor

Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common noncutaneous cancer in men worldwide. One of its major treatments is androgen deprivation therapy, but PCa frequently relapses as aggressive castration resistant local tumors and distal metastases. Hence, the development of novel agents or treatment modalities for advanced PCa is crucial. Many tumors, including PCa, first metastasize to regional lymph nodes via lymphatic vessels. Recent findings demonstrate that the bioactive lipid lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) promotes PCa progression by regulating vascular endothelial growth factor-C (VEGF-C), a critical mediator of tumor lymphangiogenesis and lymphatic metastasis. Many of the underlying molecular mechanisms of the LPA–VEGF-C axis have been described, revealing potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets that may aid in the diagnosis and treatment of advanced PCa. Herein, we review the literature that illustrates a functional role for LPA signaling in PCa progression. These discoveries may be especially applicable to anti-lymphangiogenic strategies for the prevention and therapy of metastatic PCa.

scholarly journals Enzalutamide therapy for advanced prostate cancer: efficacy, resistance and beyond

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. R31-R52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Linder ◽  
Henk G van der Poel ◽  
Andries M Bergman ◽  
Wilbert Zwart ◽  
Stefan Prekovic
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Androgen Receptor ◽  
Advanced Prostate Cancer ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Treatment Resistance ◽  
Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer ◽  
Optimal Sequence ◽  
Castration Resistant ◽  
Novel Drugs

The androgen receptor drives the growth of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. This has led to the development of multiple novel drugs targeting this hormone-regulated transcription factor, such as enzalutamide – a potent androgen receptor antagonist. Despite the plethora of possible treatment options, the absolute survival benefit of each treatment separately is limited to a few months. Therefore, current research efforts are directed to determine the optimal sequence of therapies, discover novel drugs effective in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and define patient subpopulations that ultimately benefit from these treatments. Molecular studies provide evidence on which pathways mediate treatment resistance and may lead to improved treatment for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. This review provides, firstly a concise overview of the clinical development, use and effectiveness of enzalutamide in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer, secondly it describes translational research addressing enzalutamide response vs resistance and lastly highlights novel potential treatment strategies in the enzalutamide-resistant setting.

scholarly journals Circulating steroid hormone variations throughout different stages of prostate cancer

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. R403-R420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gido Snaterse ◽  
Jenny A Visser ◽  
Wiebke Arlt ◽  
Johannes Hofland
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Tumor Progression ◽  
Steroid Hormones ◽  
Steroid Hormone ◽  
Treatment Resistance ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Adrenal Androgen ◽  
Castration Resistant ◽  
Primary Driver

Steroid hormones play a central role in the maintenance and progression of prostate cancer. The androgen receptor is the primary driver of tumor cell proliferation and is activated by the androgens testosterone and 5α-dihydrotestosterone. Inhibition of this pathway through medical or surgical castration improves survival in the majority of advanced prostate cancer patients. However, conversion of adrenal androgen precursors and alternative steroidogenic pathways have been found to contribute to tumor progression and resistance to treatment. The emergence of highly accurate detection methods allows us to study steroidogenic mechanisms in more detail, even after treatment with potent steroidogenic inhibitors such as the CYP17A1 inhibitor abiraterone. A clear overview of steroid hormone levels in patients throughout the local, metastatic and castration-resistant stages of prostate cancer and treatment modalities is key toward a better understanding of their role in tumor progression and treatment resistance. In this review, we summarize the currently available data on steroid hormones that have been implicated in the various stages of prostate cancer. Additionally, this review addresses the implications of these findings, highlights important studies in this field and identifies current gaps in literature.

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