Abstract: FR-PO1033
Targeting MTAP-Deficient Cells in Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
Session Information
- Genetic Diseases of the Kidneys: Non-Cystic - II
October 26, 2018 | Location: Exhibit Hall, San Diego Convention Center
Abstract Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Genetic Diseases of the Kidney
- 1002 Genetic Diseases of the Kidney: Non-Cystic
Authors
- Xu, Jihao, UC Davis, Davis, California, United States
- Yang, David, UC Davis, Davis, California, United States
- Weiss, Robert, UC Davis, Davis, California, United States
- Chen, Ching-Hsien, UC Davis, Davis, California, United States
Background
The metabolic enzyme methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP) has been reported to function as a tumor suppressor and the lack of this gene was found in approximately 58% of kidney cancer (or renal cell carcinoma, RCC) cases. However, the mechanisms of how MTAP regulates RCC progression still remain unknown.
Methods
Tissue microarray and immunohistochemistry (IHC) were performed to analyze the correlation between MTAP expression and IGF-1R phosphorylation in RCC. A phospho-receptor tyrosine kinase array screen was utilized to assess RCC signaling pathway activity. Genetic manipulations were achieved by siRNA knockdown, CRISPR/Cas9 and ectopic expression approaches. In addition, we used an IGF-1R inhibitor, linsitinib, to suppress type 1 Insulin Growth Factor 1 Receptor (IGF-1R) signaling. In vitro and in vivo tumor suppressive activities of MTAP were confirmed by MTT, colony formation, migration assays and in vivo subcutaneous implantation. MTAP-regulated gene expression and signaling were determined by qRT-PCR and Western blots.
Results
We found a decrease of protein-methylation level concomitant with an increase in tyrosine phosphorylation in MTAP-knockout cells. We next performed a receptor tyrosine kinase array screen and identified IGF1R as the top-one candidate with upregulated tyrosine phosphorylation in response to MTAP loss. Western blots showed an elevation of IGF1R phosphorylation and its signaling after MTAP knockout. IHC staining on a tissue microarray has also confirmed an inversely association between IGF-1R phosphorylation and MTAP expression. We noticed a decrease of cell viability, migration, invasion and colony-forming capabilities in MTAP-knockout RCC cells after linsitinib treatment. Surprisingly, RCC cells were more sensitive to this inhibitor in response to MTAP loss, suggesting that MTAP-deficient become addicted to IGF1R activity.
Conclusion
IGF-1R signaling is a driver pathway conferring aggressive nature to MTAP-deleted renal cell carcinomas.
Funding
- Commercial Support –