AP-2α Regulates S-phase and is a Marker for Sensitivity to PI3K-inhibitor Buparlisib in Colon Cancer [RNA-seq]
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ABSTRACT: Abstract:AP-2α (encoded by TFAP2A) functions as a tumor suppressor and influences response to therapy in several cancer types. We aimed to characterize regulation of the transcriptome by AP-2α in colon cancer. Results: Knockout of TFAP2A induced significant alterations in the transcriptome including repression of TGM2, identified as a primary gene target of AP-2α. Loss of AP-2α delayed progression through S-phase into G2/M and decreased phosphorylation of AKT, effects that were mediated through regulation of TGM2. Buparlisib (BKM120) repressed in vitro invasiveness of HCT116 and LS-180; however, loss of AP-2α induced resistance to Buparlisib. Similarly, Buparlisib repressed PHH3 and growth of tumor xenografts and increased overall survival of tumor-bearing mice, whereas, loss of AP-2α induced resistance to the effect of PI3K inhibition. Conclusion: Loss of AP-2α in colon cancer leads to prolonged S-phase through altered activation of AKT leading to resistance to the PI3K inhibitor, Buparlisib. The findings demonstrate an important role for AP-2α in regulating progression through the cell cycle and indicates that AP-2α is a marker for response to PI3K inhibitors.
ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
PROVIDER: GSE155162 | GEO | 2021/06/01
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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