A novel non-coding RNA within WHSC1 is over-expressed in t(4;14)-positive multiple myeloma and other cancers
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ABSTRACT: We designed oligonucleotide tiling arrays spanning the t(4;14) breakpoint region on chromosome 4 to identify additional oncogenic RNAs in an unbiased fashion. Four (4) multiple myeloma bone marrow samples with t(4;14) and twelve (12) MM BM samples without t(4;14) were analyzed. Furthermore, seven (7) bladder (1 normal, 6 malignant), eight (8) colon (1 normal, 7 malignant) and eight (8) esophagus (2 normal, 6 maligant) tissue samples were analyzed. Finally, five (5) multiple myeloma cell line samples with t(4;14) - three (3) of LP-1 and two (2) of H929 - and three (3) MM cell line samples and three (3) non-MM cell line samples without t(4;14) - three (3) of U266 and three (3) of Hela - were analyzed.
Project description:Recurrent chromosomal translocations are central to the pathogenesis of multiple myeloma (MM), with t(4;14) translocation being the second-most common and associated with poor prognosis. The nuclear receptor-binding SET domain 2 (NSD2) is overexpressed as a result of the translocation and has been suggested to be the primary oncogenic factor in t(4;14) MM. However, the detailed oncogenic mechanism of NSD2 in MM is still not completely understood. To address the relevant pathways downstream of NSD2 that contributes to myelomagenesis, SILAC-based mass-spectrometry analysis was used to determine NSD2-interacting proteins. We identified 74 proteins and in silico analysis showed that one of them, SMARCA2, interacts with NSD2. Comparison of SMARCA2 expression across MM cell lines with different translocation statuses showed that SMARCA2 was highly expressed in t(4;14) MM cells but not in non-t(4;14) MM cells. SMARCA2 knockdown in t(4;14) MM cells showed reduced cell growth and capacity to form colonies. We further investigated how NSD2 and SMARCA2 regulate the expressions of key myeloma genes, such as PRL3 and CCND1. This study reveals a spectrum of NSD2-interacting proteins involved in different biological pathways, indicating the importance of NSD2 in t(4;14) MM. The interaction between NSD2 and SMARCA2 in regulating the expression of CCND1 and PRL3 suggests the potential of SMARCA2 as a novel therapeutic target for t(4;14) MM.
Project description:H929 human myeloma cells were exposed to aminopeptidase inhibitor (CHR-2797), HDAC inhibitor (CHR-3996), or a combinaion of the two agents, for 24 hours. Following this treatment RNA was extracted and microarrays used to determine gene expression changes. Myeloma cells were exposed to chemotherapeutic agent for 24 hours.
Project description:Multiple myeloma (MM) is characterized by recurrent chromosomal translocations. The multiple myeloma SET domain (MMSET), identified by its fusion to the IgH locus in t(4;14) MM, is universally overexpressed and has been suggested to play an important role in tumorigenicity in t(4;14) MM. In order to identify downstream functional targets of MMSET, we knocked down MMSET expression with shRNAs in KMS11, a t(4;14) MM cell line, and identified differentially expressed genes by gene expression microarray analysis.
Project description:We investigated EZH2 binding in the presence and absence of MMSET protein. MMSET overexpression in t(4;14)+ myeloma leads to global loss of H3K27 methylation and redistribution of EZH2 binding throughout the genome ChIP-seq for EZH2 in two cell types
Project description:Multiple myeloma (MM) is characterized by recurrent chromosomal translocations. The translocation t(4;14)(p16;q32) is one of the most common translocation in MMs, affecting 15% of patients, and is associated with very poor prognosis. The histone methyltransferase (HMTase) MMSET is universally overexpressed in t(4;14) MM as a result of the t(4;14) translocation. MMSET is capable of producing 3 major isoforms, the full length MMSET II, short isoforms REIIBP and MMSET I. MMSET II has been suggested to play an important tumorigenic role in t(4;14) MM, but little is yet known about whether and how the MMSET short isoforms contribute to MM tumorigenesis. The aim of this study is to characterize MMSET I roles and determine its downstream targets in t(4;14) MM. In t(4;14) MM cells MMSET I knockdown with shRNAs induced cell apoptosis, reduced colony formation and inhibited tumorigenicity in vivo. We also found MMSET I knockdown decreased GLO1 expression, and ectopic MMSET I increased GLO1 expression, suggesting that MMSET I is an upstream regulator of GLO1. Further analysis indicated that MMSET I bound to GLO1 promoter region and depended on its C-terminus to regulate GLO1 expression. Our preliminary data suggested that MMSET I is an oncoprotein and could regulate GLO1 expression in t(4;14) multiple myeloma cells.
Project description:We investigated genome wide distribution of H3K36me2, H3K36me3 and H3K27me3 in the presence and absence of MMSET protein. MMSET overexpression in t(4;14)+ myeloma leads to global loss redistribution of H3K36me2 and genome-wide loss of H3K27 methylation. Despite the gloal decrease in H3K27me3, specific regions of the genome show enhanced H3K27me3 enrichment through increased recruitment of EZH2 methyltransferase ChIP-seq for H3K36me2, H3K36me3 and H3K27me3 in two cell types
Project description:Multiple Myeloma (MM) is the second most prevalent blood cancer (10%) after non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and represents approximately 1% of all cancers and 2% of all cancer deaths. MM is a complex disease characterized by numerous genetic alterations and recent mRNA profiling studies have attempted to subclassify the disease to build pathogenetic and prognostic models Correct classification of cancer patients into subtypes is a prerequisite for acute diagnosis and effective treatment. Here we use high accuracy, quantitative proteomics to segregate cancer subtypes directly at the level of expressed proteins. Multiple myeloma is a heterogeneous disease in its initial clinical features as well as its outcome. We investigated two subtypes of Multiple Myeloma: multiple myeloma associated with t(4;14) chromosomal translocation as well as t(4;14)-negative MM subtype. The t(4;14) translocation, found in 15% of multiple myeloma cases, indicates a poor prognosis. Super-SILAC mix was combined of cell lysates from 8 diverse cell lines labelled with heavy amino acids (Lys8 and Arg10). The Super-SILAC library is mixed with samples (lysates), and quantitative mass spectrometric analysis is performed using a setup consisting of LC and on a linear ion trap Orbitrap mass spectrometer with high mass accuracy at the MS and MS/MS levels. This way we have analysed 20 patient samples from present MM. Shotgun proteomic analysis yielded a proteome of more than 5300 quantified proteins overall (3000 on an average per individual sample). High accuracy of quantification allowed robust separation of subtypes by hierarchical clustering on the protein level.
Project description:Williams syndrome transcription factor (WSTF) is a multifaceted protein that is involved in several nuclear processes, including replication, transcription, and the DNA damage response. WSTF participates in a chromatin-remodeling complex with the ISWI ATPase, SNF2H, and is thought to contribute to the maintenance of heterochromatin, including at the human inactive X chromosome (Xi). WSTF is encoded by BAZ1B, and is one of twenty-eight genes that are hemizygously deleted in the genetic disorder Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS). To explore the function of WSTF, we performed zinc finger nuclease-assisted targeting of the BAZ1B gene and isolated several independent knockout clones in human cells. Our results show that, while heterochromatin at the Xi is unaltered, new inappropriate areas of heterochromatin spontaneously form and resolve throughout the nucleus. In three independent mutants, the expression of a large number of genes were impacted, both up and down, by WSTF loss. In addition, we found that cells lacking WSTF responded appropriately to vitamin D treatment, a process we expected to be disrupted. Given the inappropriate appearance of regions of heterochromatin in BAZ1B knockout cells, it is evident that WSTF performs a critical role in maintaining chromatin and transcriptional states. Clearly, further exploration is necessary to fully understand the role of WSTF in maintenance of the epigenome and how WSTF haploinsufficiency contributes to the wide array of symptoms exhibited in WBS patients. Samples include three replicate miroarray hybridizations of the parental cells (hTERT-RPE1), three replicates from three independent knock-out clones (D5, F3 and M1), and one set of replicates for a heterozygous mutant clone (A6).
Project description:Comparison of gene expression profiles of the GL261 cell line (a murine glioma model) grown in duplicate in two different types of media. AC samples where grown in DMEM supplemented by 20% FBS, 5 U/ml pen/strep and 4 mM L-glutamine. NS samples were grown in DMEM/F12 (50/50) supplemented with 2 U/ml pen/strep, 1 ug/ml fungizone, 1x B27, 20 ng/ml bFGF, 20 ng/ml EGF, 20 ng/ml LIF and 5 ug/ml heparin. We have reason to believe the NS media enhances cell de-differentiation.
Project description:Multiple myeloma (MM) remains an incurable malignancy due to the acquisition of intrinsic programs that drive therapy resistance. Here we report that casein kinase-1δ (CK1δ) and CK1ε are therapeutic targets for MM that control mitochondrial metabolism. Specifically, SR-3029, a dual CK1δ/CK1ε inhibitor, has potent anti-MM activity in vivo and ex vivo (in 74/75 patient specimens). Mechanistically, RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) and metabolic analyses revealed that inhibiting CK1δ/CK1ε disables MM metabolism, by suppressing genes involved in oxidative phosphorylation (OxPhos), reducing citric acid cycle intermediates, and suppressing Complexes I and IV of the electron transport chain. Finally, sensitivity of MM patient specimens to SR-3029 correlates with elevated expression of mitochondrial genes, and RNA-seq of tumor cells from 687 MM patients spanning the spectrum from newly diagnosed to late relapsed refractory disease revealed increased CSNK1D, CSNK1E, and OxPhos genes correlate with disease progression and inferior outcomes. Thus, increases in mitochondrial metabolism are a hallmark of MM progression that can be disabled by targeting CK1δ/CK1ε.