NADPH Oxidase 1 in Chronic Pancreatitis-Activated Pancreatic Stellate Cells Facilitates the Progression of Pancreatic Cancer

ABSTRACT: Aims: Patients suffering from chronic pancreatitis (CP) have a higher risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). NADPH oxidase 1 (Nox1) in activated pancreatic stellate cells from a CP mouse model (CP-activated PaSCs) forms fibrotic tissue and up-regulates matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 9. Yet, the role and mechanism of Nox1 in CP-activated PaSCs in the progression of PDAC is unknown. 1) We tested the ability of Nox1 in CP-activated PaSCs to facilitate the growth and invasion of pancreatic cancer cells. 2) We identified proteins in the secretome of CP-activated PaSCs whose production was Nox1-dependent. Results: In vitro, Nox1 in CP-activated PaSCs facilitated the migration/invasion of MIA PaCa-2 and HPAC cells. Nox1 evoked a both pro-invasive and cancer-promoting phenotype in PaSCs via a paracrine activation of both p38 MAPK and STAT3 pathways in neoplastic cells. In vivo, Nox1 in CP-activated PaSCs facilitated tumor growth, metastasis formation, and stromal expansion. Using mass spectrometry, we identified proteins protecting from cellular stresses in the secretome of CP-activated PaSCs whose production was Nox1-dependent. Innovation: Inhibiting the stromal Nox1 signaling at early stages can reduce the reorganization of histological barriers, and the protection of neoplastic cells from cellular stresses, ameliorating the progression of PDAC. Conclusions: Nox1 in CP-activated PaSCs induced both Twist1 and MMP-9 expression, causing changes in the extracellular matrix composition. In addition, Nox1 oxidized peroxiredoxins 1 and 4 through thioredoxin reductase 1, causing p38 MAPK and STAT3 phosphorylation in neoplastic cells when they were secreted from CP-activated PaSCs. Both mechanisms facilitated the progression of PDAC.

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ORGANISM(S): Mus Musculus (mouse)

TISSUE(S): Primary Cell, Fibroblast

DISEASE(S): Wounds And Injuries

SUBMITTER: MARIA SABBATINI  

LAB HEAD: MARIA EUGENIA SABBATINI

PROVIDER: PXD034177 | Pride | 2023-03-10

REPOSITORIES: Pride