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Effect of knocking down FOXP4 and YAP1 in gastric cancer cells

ABSTRACT: The Hippo-YAP1 pathway is an evolutionally conserved signaling cascade that controls organ size and tissue regeneration. Its dysregulation has been well-studied to promote tumor initiation and progression, including gastric cancer (GC). Although the Hippo-YAP1 signaling pathway regulates the expression of thousands of target genes, how these target genes contribute to the oncogenic program driven by YAP1 remains unknown. Here we identified the vital role of FOXP4 in YAP1-driven gastric carcinogenesis by maintaining stemness and promoting peritoneal metastasis. Knocking down FOXP4 impairs GC spheroid formation and inhibits stemness marker expression, while its upregulation potentiates the cancer cells with more stemness. RNA-seq analysis revealed SOX12 as functional downstream of FOXP4 in the YAP1-induced carcinogenesis. Targeting FOXP4 by 42-(2-Tetrazolyl) rapamycin in GC cells enhanced the 5-FU efficacies. Our findings have unveiled FOXP4 as a novel stemness marker that promotes tumorigenesis by upregulating SOX12. Additionally, we have identified FOXP4 as a direct target for modulating YAP1 signaling in GC. Therefore, the YAP1-FOXP4-SOX12 axis presents a promising therapeutic target for GC.

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

PROVIDER: GSE267854 | GEO | 2024/07/13

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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Project description:Background: Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection may initiate and promote progression of gastric carcinogenesis. ONECUT2 shows promise for tumor diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. This study explored ONECUT2's role and specific mechanism underlying HP infection-associated gastric carcinogenesis to suggest a basis for targeting ONECUT2 as a therapeutic strategy for gastric cancer (GC). Methods: Public data, single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptome analysis, RNA sequencing, GC tissue specimens, and clinical survival data were analyzed. Human GC organoids, HP infection, 3D sphere-forming, and extreme-dilution nude mouse models were constructed. Western blotting, qPCR, immunohistochemical staining, dual-luciferase reporter assays, phosphokinase microarray, and immunofluorescence were used. Results: Multidimensional data supported an association between ONECUT2, HP infection, and GC pathogenesis. HP infection upregulated ONECUT2 transcriptional activity via NFκB. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that ONECUT2 increases stemness in GC cells. ONECUT2 was also shown to inhibit PPP2R4 transcription, resulting in reduced PP2A activity, which in turn increased AKT/β-catenin phosphorylation. AKT/β-catenin phosphorylation facilitates β-catenin translocation to the nucleus, initiating transcription of downstream stemness-associated genes in GC cell. HP infection could upregulate the phosphorylation of AKT and β-catenin triggered by ONECUT2 downregulation via induction of ONECUT2. Clinical survival analysis indicated that high ONECUT2 expression might be an indicator of poor prognosis in GC. Conclusion: This study highlights a critical role played by ONECUT2 in promoting HP infection-associated GC by enhancing cell stemness through the PPP2R4/AKT/β-catenin signaling pathway. These findings suggest promising therapeutic strategies and potential therapeutic targets for GC treatment. Keywords: Helicobacter pylori; gastric cancer; prognosis; tumor stemness; ONECUT2

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Effect of knocking down FOXP4 and YAP1 in gastric cancer cells

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