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Published on: February 1, 2020
TIPE2 sensitizes osteosarcoma cells to cis-platin by down-regulating MDR1 via the TAK1- NF-κB and - AP-1 pathways
Peiqing Zhao1, Sujie Wang2, Jie Jiang3
1Department of Gynecologic Oncology, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China; Center of Translational Medicine, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, China.
Abstract:
TIPE2 participates in multiple types of cancer development. However, its mechanism underlying chemoresistance in osteosarcoma has not been elucidated. Herein, we observed the expression of TIPE2 and MDR1 in cis-platin-resistant osteosarcoma tissues and cell lines. Compared to their matched sensitive cell lines and tissues, TIPE2 was downregulated while MDR1 expression was increased. Further investigation showed that overexpression of TIPE2 effectively inhibited MDR1 expression and greatly sensitized osteosarcoma cells to cis-platin, both in vivo and in vitro. Mechanistically, TIPE2 inhibited the transcription of the MDR1 promoter by interfering with the TAK1-NF-κB and -AP-1 pathways. Overall, our results elucidated for the first time that TIPE2 sensitizes osteosarcoma cells to cis-platin through downregulation of MDR1 and may be a novel target in osteosarcoma therapy.
Insights
Tumor suppressor TIPE2 (TIPE2) is downregulated in cisplatin-resistant osteosarcoma, increasing MDR1 expression. Restoring TIPE2 sensitizes osteosarcoma cells to cisplatin by inhibiting MDR1, offering a potential therapeutic target.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Molecular Biology
- Cancer Research
Background:
- TIPE2 (TIPE2) is implicated in various cancers.
- The role of TIPE2 in osteosarcoma chemoresistance remains unclear.
- Multidrug resistance 1 (MDR1) is a key factor in chemotherapy failure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the mechanism of TIPE2 in cisplatin resistance in osteosarcoma.
- To determine the relationship between TIPE2 and MDR1 expression in osteosarcoma.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of TIPE2 and MDR1 expression in cisplatin-resistant osteosarcoma tissues and cell lines.
- In vitro and in vivo experiments involving TIPE2 overexpression.
- Investigation of the regulatory pathways (TAK1-NF-κB and -AP-1) involved in MDR1 transcription.
Main Results:
- TIPE2 expression was decreased, while MDR1 expression was increased in resistant osteosarcoma.
- Overexpression of TIPE2 inhibited MDR1 expression and enhanced cisplatin sensitivity.
- TIPE2 suppressed MDR1 transcription by interfering with TAK1-NF-κB and -AP-1 signaling pathways.
Conclusions:
- TIPE2 sensitizes osteosarcoma cells to cisplatin by downregulating MDR1.
- TIPE2 acts as a tumor suppressor in osteosarcoma chemoresistance.
- TIPE2 represents a potential therapeutic target for overcoming cisplatin resistance in osteosarcoma.
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