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HIF1α in Tumorigenesis of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
Yun-Sung Lim1, Wonjae Cha2, Min-Woo Park3
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ilsan Hospital, Dongguk University, Goyang, Republic of Korea.
Background:
Tumor hypoxia induces hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF1α), which can influence tumorigenesis and metastasis. We evaluated the expression of HIF1α and the effect of HIF1α inhibitors in adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC).
Materials And Methods:
HIF1α expression was demonstrated in ACC cell lines (ACC2 and ACCM). The effect of HIF1α inhibitors was evaluated. A systemic metastasis model was developed. The number of metastatic pulmonary nodules were analyzed.
Results:
The ACCM cell line demonstrated greater HIF1α expression and invasion than ACC2. The expression of HIF1α and invasion of ACC cells were blocked by HIF1α siRNA. HIF1α inhibitors 17-N-allylamino-17-demethoxygeldanamycin (17AAG) and echinomycin inhibited cell invasion. 17AAG inhibited metastasis in the animal model, although not statistically significantly.
Conclusion:
HIF1α siRNA and 17AAG and echinomycin blocked invasion by ACC2 and ACCM cells. 17AAG exhibited therapeutic potential for inhibition of metastasis. Our results provide positive evidence that HIF1α is a promising research pathway for therapy of ACC.
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