Project description:The gene encoding the IGF2 mRNA binding protein-2/IMP2 is amplified and overexpressed in many cancers, accompanied by a poorer prognosis. Mice deficient in IMP2 exhibit a longer lifespan and a reduced tumor burden at old age. Herein we show in a diverse array of cancer cells that IMP2 overexpression stimulates and IMP2 elimination diminishes proliferation by 50-80%. In addition to its known ability to promote IGF2 abundance, we find that IMP2 strongly promotes IGF action, by binding and stabilizing HMGA1 mRNA. The HMGA1 DNA binding protein, a known oncogene, suppresses the abundance of IGFBP2 and Grb14, inhibitors of IGF action. IMP2 stabilization of HMGA1 mRNA plus IMP2 stimulated IGF2 production synergistically drive cancer cell proliferation and account for IMP2’s tumor promoting action. IMP2’s ability to promote proliferation and IGF action requires mTOR-catalyzed IMP2 phosphorylation.
Project description:Emerging evidence suggests that tumor cells metastasize by co-opting stem cell transcriptional networks, although the molecular underpinnings of this process are poorly understood. Here, we show for the first time that the high mobility group A1 (HMGA1) gene drives metastatic progression in triple negative breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231) by reprogramming cancer cells to a stem-like state. We discovered an HMGA1 signature in triple negative breast cancer cells that is highly enriched in embryonic stem cells. Together, these findings indicate that HMGA1 is a master regulator of tumor progression in breast cancer by reprogramming cancer cells through stem cell transcriptional networks. Future studies are needed to determine how to target HMGA1 in therapy. HMGA1 was knocked-down in MDA-MB-231 cells using siRNA as we previously described (Tesfaye A 2007). RNA from three independent knockdown experiements along with 3 control populations were collected by Rneasy miniprep (Qiagen) and analyzed by Affymetrix Human Exon 1.0 ST platform.
Project description:The IGF2 mRNA-binding protein 1 (IGF2BP1) is a post-transcriptional enhancer of tumor growth. However, conserved effector pathway(s) and the feasibility of targeting IGF2BP1 in cancer cells remained elusive. We demonstrate that IGF2BP1 is a conserved regulator of E2F-driven gene expression and cancer cell cycle progression. IGF2BP1 promotes positive regulators of G1/S transition by stabilizing the respective mRNAs. This regulation is 3’UTR-, miRNA- and m6A-dependent, suggesting a conserved role of m6A-enhanced cell cycle progression across cancers. IGF2BP1 stabilizes E2F-encoding mRNAs and some of their target transcripts revealing a post-transcriptional super-enhancer role of the protein in E2F-driven gene expression. The small molecule BTYNB disrupts this super-enhancer function by impairing IGF2BP1-RNA association and consequently interferes with tumor cell proliferation and tumor growth.
Project description:The IGF2 mRNA-binding protein 1 (IGF2BP1) is a post-transcriptional enhancer of tumor growth. However, conserved effector pathway(s) and the feasibility of targeting IGF2BP1 in cancer cells remained elusive. We demonstrate that IGF2BP1 is a conserved regulator of E2F-driven gene expression and cancer cell cycle progression. IGF2BP1 promotes positive regulators of G1/S transition by stabilizing the respective mRNAs. This regulation is 3’UTR-, miRNA- and m6A-dependent, suggesting a conserved role of m6A-enhanced cell cycle progression across cancers. IGF2BP1 stabilizes E2F-encoding mRNAs and some of their target transcripts revealing a post-transcriptional super-enhancer role of the protein in E2F-driven gene expression. The small molecule BTYNB disrupts this super-enhancer function by impairing IGF2BP1-RNA association and consequently interferes with tumor cell proliferation and tumor growth.
Project description:The IGF2 mRNA-binding protein 1 (IGF2BP1) is a post-transcriptional enhancer of tumor growth. However, conserved effector pathway(s) and the feasibility of targeting IGF2BP1 in cancer cells remained elusive. We demonstrate that IGF2BP1 is a conserved regulator of E2F-driven gene expression and cancer cell cycle progression. IGF2BP1 promotes positive regulators of G1/S transition by stabilizing the respective mRNAs. This regulation is 3’UTR-, miRNA- and m6A-dependent, suggesting a conserved role of m6A-enhanced cell cycle progression across cancers. IGF2BP1 stabilizes E2F-encoding mRNAs and some of their target transcripts revealing a post-transcriptional super-enhancer role of the protein in E2F-driven gene expression. The small molecule BTYNB disrupts this super-enhancer function by impairing IGF2BP1-RNA association and consequently interferes with tumor cell proliferation and tumor growth.
Project description:The IGF2 mRNA-binding protein 1 (IGF2BP1) is a post-transcriptional enhancer of tumor growth. However, conserved effector pathway(s) and the feasibility of targeting IGF2BP1 in cancer cells remained elusive. We demonstrate that IGF2BP1 is a conserved regulator of E2F-driven gene expression and cancer cell cycle progression. IGF2BP1 promotes positive regulators of G1/S transition by stabilizing the respective mRNAs. This regulation is 3’UTR-, miRNA- and m6A-dependent, suggesting a conserved role of m6A-enhanced cell cycle progression across cancers. IGF2BP1 stabilizes E2F-encoding mRNAs and some of their target transcripts revealing a post-transcriptional super-enhancer role of the protein in E2F-driven gene expression. The small molecule BTYNB disrupts this super-enhancer function by impairing IGF2BP1-RNA association and consequently interferes with tumor cell proliferation and tumor growth.
Project description:The IGF2 mRNA-binding protein 1 (IGF2BP1) is a post-transcriptional enhancer of tumor growth. However, conserved effector pathway(s) and the feasibility of targeting IGF2BP1 in cancer cells remained elusive. We demonstrate that IGF2BP1 is a conserved regulator of E2F-driven gene expression and cancer cell cycle progression. IGF2BP1 promotes positive regulators of G1/S transition by stabilizing the respective mRNAs. This regulation is 3’UTR-, miRNA- and m6A-dependent, suggesting a conserved role of m6A-enhanced cell cycle progression across cancers. IGF2BP1 stabilizes E2F-encoding mRNAs and some of their target transcripts revealing a post-transcriptional super-enhancer role of the protein in E2F-driven gene expression. The small molecule BTYNB disrupts this super-enhancer function by impairing IGF2BP1-RNA association and consequently interferes with tumor cell proliferation and tumor growth.
Project description:The IGF2 mRNA-binding protein 1 (IGF2BP1) is a post-transcriptional enhancer of tumor growth. However, conserved effector pathway(s) and the feasibility of targeting IGF2BP1 in cancer cells remained elusive. We demonstrate that IGF2BP1 is a conserved regulator of E2F-driven gene expression and cancer cell cycle progression. IGF2BP1 promotes positive regulators of G1/S transition by stabilizing the respective mRNAs. This regulation is 3’UTR-, miRNA- and m6A-dependent, suggesting a conserved role of m6A-enhanced cell cycle progression across cancers. IGF2BP1 stabilizes E2F-encoding mRNAs and some of their target transcripts revealing a post-transcriptional super-enhancer role of the protein in E2F-driven gene expression. The small molecule BTYNB disrupts this super-enhancer function by impairing IGF2BP1-RNA association and consequently interferes with tumor cell proliferation and tumor growth.
Project description:The IGF2 mRNA-binding protein 1 (IGF2BP1) is a post-transcriptional enhancer of tumor growth. However, conserved effector pathway(s) and the feasibility of targeting IGF2BP1 in cancer cells remained elusive. We demonstrate that IGF2BP1 is a conserved regulator of E2F-driven gene expression and cancer cell cycle progression. IGF2BP1 promotes positive regulators of G1/S transition by stabilizing the respective mRNAs. This regulation is 3’UTR-, miRNA- and m6A-dependent, suggesting a conserved role of m6A-enhanced cell cycle progression across cancers. IGF2BP1 stabilizes E2F-encoding mRNAs and some of their target transcripts revealing a post-transcriptional super-enhancer role of the protein in E2F-driven gene expression. The small molecule BTYNB disrupts this super-enhancer function by impairing IGF2BP1-RNA association and consequently interferes with tumor cell proliferation and tumor growth.
Project description:The IGF2 mRNA-binding protein 1 (IGF2BP1) is a post-transcriptional enhancer of tumor growth. However, conserved effector pathway(s) and the feasibility of targeting IGF2BP1 in cancer cells remained elusive. We demonstrate that IGF2BP1 is a conserved regulator of E2F-driven gene expression and cancer cell cycle progression. IGF2BP1 promotes positive regulators of G1/S transition by stabilizing the respective mRNAs. This regulation is 3’UTR-, miRNA- and m6A-dependent, suggesting a conserved role of m6A-enhanced cell cycle progression across cancers. IGF2BP1 stabilizes E2F-encoding mRNAs and some of their target transcripts revealing a post-transcriptional super-enhancer role of the protein in E2F-driven gene expression. The small molecule BTYNB disrupts this super-enhancer function by impairing IGF2BP1-RNA association and consequently interferes with tumor cell proliferation and tumor growth.