Project description:Here, we analyze gene expression of prostate cancer cell line VCaP (VCaP WT) and VCaP after long time treatment with abiraterone (VCaP AA) in order to investigate possible resistance mechanisms to second-generation antiandrogens.
Project description:We report RNA sequencing data on serial biopsies of prostate cancer VCaP xenografts as the tumors pass from androgen-sensitivity (Pre-Cx), to castration resistance (CRPC, castration resistant prostate cancer), onto resistance to dual therapy with abiraterone plus enzalutamide (AER). From comparison of these RNAseq data sets, we were able to determine differentially expressed genes between the AER/CRPC and Pre-Cx states that could mediate resistance to androgen deprivation therapies.
Project description:Here, we analyze gene expression of prostate cancer cell line VCaP (VCaP WT) and VCaP after testosterone boost (VCaPrev) in order to investigate the impact of the androgen axis on susceptibility to PCA treatments which are not directly AR-directed.
Project description:To identify the molecular signature associated with abiraterone acetate (AA) response and mechanisms underlying AA resistance in castration-resistant prostate cancer patient-derived xenografts (PDXs).
Project description:Castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) develops resistance to antiandrogens affecting Androgen Receptor (AR) signaling through a variety of mechanism. Because of this, the efficacy of androgen receptor targeted therapy remains limited for many patients with CRPC. We developed C42B-Abiraterone (Abi) and resistance cells to study changes in transcriptomic profile compared to parental cells.
Project description:Purpose: Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) is a mitochondrial enzyme that degrades neurotransmitters including serotonin and norepinephrine. Its inhibitors are commonly used to treat neurologic conditions including depression. Recently, we and others identified high expression of MAOA in normal basal prostate epithelium and in high grade primary prostate cancer (PCa). Inhibition of MAOA with an irreversible inhibitor, clorgyline, induced differentiation in primary cultures of epithelial cells from normal tissues and high grade cancers. Furthermore, clorgyline treatment inhibited several oncogenic pathways in PCa cells, suggesting a clinical value of MAOA inhibitors as a pro-differentiation and anti-oncogenic therapy for high risk PCa. Here, we extended our studies to a model of advanced PCa, VCaP cells, which were derived from castration-resistant metastatic PCa and express a high level of MAOA. Methods: The growth of VCaP cells in the presence or absence of clorgyline was evaluated in vitro and in vivo. Gene expression changes in response to clorgyline were determined by microarray and validated by quantitative real-time PCR. Results: Treatment with clorgyline in vitro inhibited growth and altered the transcriptional pattern of VCaP cells in a manner consistent with the pro-differentiation and anti-oncogenic effects seen in treated primary PCa cells. Src, beta-catenin, and MAPK oncogenic pathways, implicated in androgen-independent growth and metastasis, were significantly downregulated. Clorgyline treatment of mice bearing VCaP xenografts slowed tumor growth and induced transcriptome changes similar to those noted in vitro. Conclusions: Our results support the possibility that anti-depressant drugs that target MAOA might find a new application in treating PCa. Compound Based Treatment: Clorgyline treament of VCaP cells
Project description:Purpose: Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) is a mitochondrial enzyme that degrades neurotransmitters including serotonin and norepinephrine. Its inhibitors are commonly used to treat neurologic conditions including depression. Recently, we and others identified high expression of MAOA in normal basal prostate epithelium and in high grade primary prostate cancer (PCa). Inhibition of MAOA with an irreversible inhibitor, clorgyline, induced differentiation in primary cultures of epithelial cells from normal tissues and high grade cancers. Furthermore, clorgyline treatment inhibited several oncogenic pathways in PCa cells, suggesting a clinical value of MAOA inhibitors as a pro-differentiation and anti-oncogenic therapy for high risk PCa. Here, we extended our studies to a model of advanced PCa, VCaP cells, which were derived from castration-resistant metastatic PCa and express a high level of MAOA. Methods: The growth of VCaP cells in the presence or absence of clorgyline was evaluated in vitro and in vivo. Gene expression changes in response to clorgyline were determined by microarray and validated by quantitative real-time PCR. Results: Treatment with clorgyline in vitro inhibited growth and altered the transcriptional pattern of VCaP cells in a manner consistent with the pro-differentiation and anti-oncogenic effects seen in treated primary PCa cells. Src, beta-catenin, and MAPK oncogenic pathways, implicated in androgen-independent growth and metastasis, were significantly downregulated. Clorgyline treatment of mice bearing VCaP xenografts slowed tumor growth and induced transcriptome changes similar to those noted in vitro. Conclusions: Our results support the possibility that anti-depressant drugs that target MAOA might find a new application in treating PCa. Compound Based Treatment: Clorgyline treament of VCaP cells compound_treatment_design