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Expression data from APC min/+ mice treated with Lon protease


ABSTRACT: MYC has been named the quintessential oncogene and is deregulated in the majority of human cancers. Still, finding c-MYC inhibitors for therapeutic use has been problematic and MYC itself has long been viewed as “undruggable”. Here we present a novel strategy for achieving c-MYC inhibition, involving specific bacterial effector molecules. We made the surprising observation that uropathogenic E. coli activate c-MYC degradation and attenuate MYC expression in host cells and tissues. We further identified effector molecules responsible for this effect. The bacterial Lon protease is shown to rapidly degrade c-MYC and therapeutic efficacy is demonstrated in bladder and colon cancer models. Long-term protection, defined by delayed tumor progression, increased survival and low toxicity further supports the therapeutic potential of Lon. These results suggest that bacteria have evolved strategies to control c-MYC tissue levels in the host, which can be exploited to target c-MYC therapeutically in different cancers.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE162252 | GEO | 2021/02/10

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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