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ABCB1 protects bat cells from DNA damage induced by genotoxic compounds.

ABSTRACT: Bats are unusual mammals, with the ability to fly, and long lifespans. In addition, bats have a low incidence of cancer, but the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon remain elusive. Here we discovered that bat cells are more resistant than human and mouse cells to DNA damage induced by genotoxic drugs. We found that bat cells accumulate less chemical than human and mouse cells, and efficient drug efflux mediated by the ABC transporter ABCB1 underlies this improved response to genotoxic reagents. Inhibition of ABCB1 triggers an accumulation of doxorubicin, DNA damage, and cell death. ABCB1 is expressed at higher levels in several cell lines and tissues derived from bats compared to humans. Furthermore, increased drug efflux and high expression of ABCB1 are conserved across multiple bat species. Our findings suggest that enhanced efflux protects bat cells from DNA damage induced by genotoxic compounds, which may contribute to their low cancer incidence.

SUBMITTER: Koh J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6597548 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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ABCB1 protects bat cells from DNA damage induced by genotoxic compounds.

Koh Javier J   Itahana Yoko Y   Mendenhall Ian H IH   Low Dolyce D   Soh Eunice Xin Yi EXY   Guo Alvin Kunyao AK   Chionh Yok Teng YT   Wang Lin-Fa LF   Itahana Koji K  

Nature communications 20190627 1

Bats are unusual mammals, with the ability to fly, and long lifespans. In addition, bats have a low incidence of cancer, but the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon remain elusive. Here we discovered that bat cells are more resistant than human and mouse cells to DNA damage induced by genotoxic drugs. We found that bat cells accumulate less chemical than human and mouse cells, and efficient drug efflux mediated by the ABC transporter ABCB1 underlies this improved response to genotoxic reagents  ...[more]

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