RNA Polymerase I activity prevents terminal differentiation and growth arrest in colorectal cancer and induce vulnerability for senolytics
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ABSTRACT: Loss of the tumor suppressor APC, which constitutes the initiating event in the adenoma carcinoma sequence for colorectal cancer (CRC), induces expression of RNA polymerase I (RNAPOL1) transcription machinery and subsequently upregulates rDNA transcription. Targeting RNAPOL1 with a specific inhibitor, CX5461, disrupts nucleolar integrity and induces a disbalance of ribosomal proteins. CX5461-induced growth arrest is irreversible, and exhibits features of senescence as well as terminal differentiation. Mechanistically, CX5461 promotes differentiation in a MIZ1- and Rb-dependent manner. In addition, inhibition of RNAPOL1 renders CRC cells vulnerable towards senolytic agents.
ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
PROVIDER: GSE204749 | GEO | 2022/05/31
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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