CRISPR/Cas9 dropout screen in two glioblastoma stem cell lines with a domain-focused sgRNA library targeting 1387 human proteins involved in epigenetic regulation.
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ABSTRACT: Poor survival and lack of response to current treatment modalities in adult human glioblastomas is attributed to the persistence of a subpopulation of glioma stem cells (GSCs). To identify novel approaches to therapeutically target GSCs, we performed CRISPR/Cas9 knockout screens in GSCs and identified the kinase TAK1 as an important selective survival factor in 50% of the tested GSCs. In sensitive cells, knockout of TAK1 leads to induction of caspase-dependent apoptosis via the RIPK1/Caspase 8/FADD complex due to constitutive, low-level secretion of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-a) and stimulation of TNF receptor 1. Furthermore, we show that expression of genes involved in immune signaling and a mesenchymal signature predict the sensitivity and response of GSCs to TAK1 inhibition. In summary, we have identified TAK1 as a new therapeutic target for mesenchymal GBM and a potential gene signature for selection of patients benefitting from TAK1 targeted therapy.
ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
PROVIDER: GSE208696 | GEO | 2023/07/21
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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