Project description:Here, we elucidate a critical microbial-host crosstalk between probiotic-released aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist indole-3-aldehyde (I3A) and CD8 T cells within the tumor microenvironment that potently enhances spontaneous antitumor immunity and facilitates ICI therapy in preclinical melanoma. We used single cell RNA sequencing to phenotype CD8+ T cells within tumors of L. reuteri -treated or untreated mice.
2024-01-01 | GSE225496 | GEO
Project description:Aryl hydrocarbon receptor suppresses lung cancer metastasis
Project description:This SuperSeries is composed of the following subset Series: GSE15857: The Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Regulates Tissue-Specific Dioxin-Dependent and Dioxin-Independent Gene Batteries: Kidney GSE15858: The Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Regulates Tissue-Specific Dioxin-Dependent and Dioxin-Independent Gene Batteries: Liver Refer to individual Series
Project description:Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) activation by tryptophan (Trp) catabolites enhances tumor malignancy and suppresses anti-tumor immunity. Hitherto, indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1) or tryptophan- 2, 3-dioxygenase (TDO2) are recognized as the main Trp-catabolizing enzymes (TCEs) responsible for the generation of AHR agonists. Here, the ability of the aromatic L-amino acid oxidase, interleukin 4 induced 1 (IL4I1), to activate the AHR was investigated using IL4I1 knockout CAS-1 glioblastoma cells.
Project description:Aryl hydrocarbon receptor-interacting protein (AIP), a putative positive intermediary in aryl hydrocarbon receptor-mediated signaling, is overexpressed in highly metastatic human KM12SM CRC cells, with high metastatic capacity to liver, and other highly metastatic CRC cells. Meta-analysis and immunohistochemistry were used to assess the relevance of this protein in CRC. Cellular functions and signaling mechanisms mediated by AIP were assessed by gain-of-function experiments and in vitro and in vivo experiments. A significant association of high AIP expression with poor CRC patients’ survival was observed. Gain-of-function and quantitative proteomics experiments demonstrated that AIP increased tumorigenic and metastatic properties of isogenic KM12C (poorly-metastatic) and KM12SM CRC cells. AIP overexpression dysregulated epithelial-to-mesenchymal (EMT) markers and induced several transcription factors and Cadherin-17 activation. The former induced the signaling activation of AKT, SRC, and JNK kinases to increase adhesion, migration and invasion of CRC cells. In vivo, AIP expressing KM12 cells induced tumor growth and liver metastasis. Furthermore, KM12C (poorly-metastatic) cells ectopically expressing AIP became metastatic to liver. Our data reveal new roles for AIP in regulating proteins associated with cancer and metastasis to induce tumorigenic and metastatic properties in colon cancer cells driving liver metastasis.
Project description:Effect of the over activation of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor on gene expression of spleen derived dendritic cells. 8-12 week old, female C57BL6 mice were injected 10 µg/kg TCDD i.p. or solvent control. After 24 h mice were sacrificed and splenic dendritic cells purified by MACS sorting.