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Targeting the MEK/ERK Pathway to Suppress P-glycoprotein and Reverse Carfilzomib Resistance in Multiple Myeloma


ABSTRACT: Carfilzomib (CFZ) is a cornerstone in the treatment of relapsed multiple myeloma (MM). However, its efficacy is limited by resistance mediated by the overexpression of the ABC-transporter P-glycoprotein (P-gp).The signaling pathways driving emergence of P-gp in MM remain unclear. To investigate this, we generated CFZ-resistant AMO-1/CFZ cells with P-gp overexpression by long-term selection. RNA sequencing of control AMO-1 and AMO-1/CFZ, sorted into two subpopulations P-gp HIGH and P-gp LOW, implicated the Ras/MEK/ERK pathway as the most likely signaling cascade involved in P-gp upregulation. We therefore evaluated two clinically used MAPK pathway inhibitors, cobimetinib and ulixertinib, for their ability to re-sensitize AMO-1/CFZ cells to CFZ. Co-administration at non-toxic concentrations enhanced sensitivity 5-fold with cobimetinib and 17-fold with ulixertinib. Analysis of combined MTT assay results, rhodamine efflux experiments, molecular docking, and western blotting revealed distinct actions. Ulixertinib primarily functions as a potent direct P-gp inhibitor. Conversely, non-toxic concentrations of cobimetinib sensitizes cells by suppressing MAPK signaling, though it also exhibits P-gp inhibition at higher concentrations. Both inhibitors at the IC₅₀ concentration reduced P-gp expression. In conclusion, combining CFZ with MAPK pathway inhibitors like cobimetinib or ulixertinib represents a promising strategy to overcome P-gp-mediated resistance in ММ.

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

PROVIDER: GSE310880 | GEO | 2025/11/23

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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