Title | Therapeutic Targeting of Metadherin Suppresses Colorectal and Lung Cancer Progression and Metastasis. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2021 |
Authors | Shen, M, Xie, S, Rowicki, M, Michel, S, Wei, Y, Hang, X, Wan, L, Lu, X, Yuan, M, Jin, JF, Jaschinski, F, Zhou, T, Klar, R, Kang, Y |
Journal | Cancer Res |
Volume | 81 |
Issue | 4 |
Pagination | 1014-1025 |
Date Published | 2021 Feb 15 |
ISSN | 1538-7445 |
Keywords | Adenocarcinoma, Animals, Cell Movement, Cell Proliferation, Cells, Cultured, Colorectal Neoplasms, Disease Progression, Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic, Genetic Therapy, HEK293 Cells, Humans, Lung Neoplasms, Membrane Proteins, Mice, Mice, Inbred C57BL, Molecular Targeted Therapy, Neoplasm Metastasis, Oligonucleotides, Oligonucleotides, Antisense, RNA-Binding Proteins, Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays |
Abstract | <p>Colorectal and lung cancers account for one-third of all cancer-related deaths worldwide. Previous studies suggested that metadherin (MTDH) is involved in the development of colorectal and lung cancers. However, how MTDH regulates the pathogenesis of these cancers remains largely unknown. Using genetically modified mouse models of spontaneous colorectal and lung cancers, we found that MTDH promotes cancer progression by facilitating Wnt activation and by inducing cytotoxic T-cell exhaustion, respectively. Moreover, we developed locked nucleic acid-modified (LNA) MTDH antisense oligonucleotides (ASO) that effectively and specifically suppress MTDH expression and . Treatments with MTDH ASOs in mouse models significantly attenuated progression and metastasis of colorectal, lung, and breast cancers. Our study opens a new avenue for developing therapies against colorectal and lung cancers by targeting MTDH using LNA-modified ASO. SIGNIFICANCE: This study provides new insights into the mechanism of MTDH in promoting colorectal and lung cancers, as well as genetic and pharmacologic evidence supporting the development of MTDH-targeting therapeutics.</p> |
DOI | 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-20-1876 |
Alternate Journal | Cancer Res |
PubMed ID | 33239430 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC8026491 |
Grant List | R01 CA134519 / CA / NCI NIH HHS / United States |