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Integrin ?7 is a functional cancer stem cell surface marker in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

ABSTRACT: Non-CG methylation has been associated with stemness regulation in embryonic stem cells. By comparing differentially expressed genes affected by non-CG methylation between tumour and corresponding non-tumour tissues in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), we find that Integrin ?7 (ITGA7) is characterized as a potential cancer stem cell (CSC) marker. Clinical data show that a high frequency of ITGA7⁺ cells in OSCC tissues is significantly associated with poor differentiation, lymph node metastasis and worse prognosis. Functional studies demonstrate that both sorted ITGA7⁺ cells and ITGA7 overexpressing cells display enhanced stemness features, including elevated expression of stemness-associated genes and epithelial-mesenchymal transition features, as well as increased abilities to self-renew, differentiate and resist chemotherapy. Mechanistic studies find that ITGA7 regulates CSC properties through the activation of the FAK-mediated signalling pathways. As knockdown of ITGA7 can effectively reduce the stemness of OSCC cells, ITGA7 could be a potential therapeutic target in OSCC treatment.

SUBMITTER: Ming XY

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5150658 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Integrin α7 is a functional cancer stem cell surface marker in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Ming Xiao-Yan XY Fu Li L Zhang Li-Yi LY Qin Yan-Ru YR Cao Ting-Ting TT Chan Kwok Wah KW Ma Stephanie S Xie Dan D Guan Xin-Yuan XY Guan Xin-Yuan XY

Nature communications 20161207

Non-CG methylation has been associated with stemness regulation in embryonic stem cells. By comparing differentially expressed genes affected by non-CG methylation between tumour and corresponding non-tumour tissues in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), we find that Integrin α7 (ITGA7) is characterized as a potential cancer stem cell (CSC) marker. Clinical data show that a high frequency of ITGA7<sup>+</sup> cells in OSCC tissues is significantly associated with poor differentiation, ly ...[more]

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Project description:Abstract Rationale A high risk of post‐operative recurrence contributes to the poor prognosis and low survival rate of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients. Increasing experimental evidence suggests that integrin adhesion receptors, in particular integrin αv (ITGAV), are important for cancer cell survival, proliferation and migration. Therefore, targeting ITGAV may be a rational approach for preventing ESCC recurrence. Materials and methods Protein levels of ITGAV were determined in human ESCC tumour tissues using immunohistochemistry. MTT, propidium iodide staining, and annexin V staining were utilized to investigate cell viability, cell cycle progression, and induction of apoptosis, respectively. Computational docking was performed with the Schrödinger Suite software to visualize the interaction between indomethacin and ITGAV. Cell‐derived xenograft mouse models, patient‐derived xenograft (PDX) mouse models, and a humanized mouse model were employed for in vivo studies. Results ITGAV was upregulated in human ESCC tumour tissues and increased ITGAV protein levels were associated with poor prognosis. ITGAV silencing or knockout suppressed ESCC cell growth and metastatic potential. Interestingly, we identified that indomethacin can bind to ITGAV and enhance synovial apoptosis inhibitor 1 (SYVN1)‐mediated degradation of ITGAV. Integrin β3, one of the β subunits of ITGAV, was also decreased at the protein level in the indomethacin treatment group. Importantly, indomethacin treatment suppressed ESCC tumour growth and prevented recurrence in a PDX mouse model. Moreover, indomethacin inhibited the activation of cytokine TGFβ, reduced SMAD2/3 phosphorylation, and increased anti‐tumour immune responses in a humanized mouse model. Conclusion ITGAV is a promising therapeutic target for ESCC. Indomethacin can attenuate ESCC growth through binding to ITGAV, promoting SYVN1‐mediated ubiquitination of ITGAV, and potentiating cytotoxic CD8+ T cell responses. Integrin αvβ3 was upregulated in ESCC tumour tissue compared to adjacent tissue. Indomethacin binds to ITGAV and promotes SYVN1‐mediated ubiquitination of ITGAV, thereby attenuating the αvβ3/PI3K/AKT/GS3Kβ signalling pathway. Inhibition of αvβ3 by indomethacin treatment blocks TGFβ/SMAD2/SMAD3 signalling and increases anti‐tumour immune responses in a humanized mouse model. Indomethacin suppresses ESCC tumour growth and recurrence in a PDX mouse model.

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