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Plakophilin 1 enhances MYC expression to promote squamous cell lung cancer


ABSTRACT: Plakophilin 1 (PKP1) is a component of desmosomes. Although desmosome function loss has been associated with increased cell migration and pro-oncogenic activity, we previously observed PKP1 overexpression in squamous cell lung cancer (SqCLC). We developed in vitro and in vivo functional models of PKP1 gain/loss in SqCLC to explore this paradox. Greater cell dissemination but reduced cell proliferation was observed in CRISPR-Cas9 PKP1-knockout clones. PKP1 expression promoted cell proliferation, cell survival, and in vivo xenograft engraftment, and these pro-oncogenic activities were mediated by the functional relationship of PKP1 with MYC. PKP1 bound to the 5’UTR of MYC mRNA, enhancing MYC translation, and MYC bound directly to the PKP1 promoter, enhancing PKP1 transcription. We propose PKP1 as a novel oncogene in SqCLC and a post-transcriptional regulator of MYC. PKP1 may be a valuable diagnostic biomarker and potential therapeutic target for SqCLC. Importantly, PKP1 inhibition may indirectly target MYC, a primary anti-cancer target.

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

PROVIDER: GSE106770 | GEO | 2020/05/10

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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