Project description:Overexpression of HIP1 has been associated with fibroblast transformation, increasing grades of prostate cancer (CaP), and biochemical relapse. Here we demonstrate cellular transformation and phenotypic effects of HIP1 overexpression in a benign prostate epithelial cell line to be dependent on STAT3 signalling. In vivo xenografts confirmed the cellular transformation phenotype and revealed serum GDF15 to be a marker of CaP in our model. STAT3 signalling was in part, dependent on HIP1 expression, in a highly invasive, metastatic and androgen receptor (AR) negative DU145 cell line, Immunohistochemistry of a large prostate tissue microarray (TMA) revealed increased HIP1 and reciprocal GDF15 expression to adversely affect outcome warranting further studies to assess HIP1 and GDF15 as biomarkers for detection and prognostication of CaP.
Project description:Overexpression of HIP1 has been associated with fibroblast transformation, increasing grades of prostate cancer (CaP), and biochemical relapse. Here we demonstrate cellular transformation and phenotypic effects of HIP1 overexpression in a benign prostate epithelial cell line to be dependent on STAT3 signalling. In vivo xenografts confirmed the cellular transformation phenotype and revealed serum GDF15 to be a marker of CaP in our model. STAT3 signalling was in part, dependent on HIP1 expression, in a highly invasive, metastatic and androgen receptor (AR) negative DU145 cell line, Immunohistochemistry of a large prostate tissue microarray (TMA) revealed increased HIP1 and reciprocal GDF15 expression to adversely affect outcome warranting further studies to assess HIP1 and GDF15 as biomarkers for detection and prognostication of CaP. Gene expression of PNT1a cells stably overexpressing HIP1 protein and LNCaP cells transiently overexpressing HIP1 protein were compared with their respective empty vector control cell lines using the illumina expression array platform. There were six biological replicates for each of the four different groups.
Project description:Prostate cancer ranks as the second most frequently diagnosed cancer in men worldwide. Recent research highlights the crucial roles IL6ST-mediated signaling pathways play in the development and progression of various cancers, particularly through hyperactivated STAT3 signaling. Here, we find that genetic cell-autonomous activation of the IL6ST receptor in prostate epithelial cells triggers active STAT3 signaling and significantly reduces tumor growth in vivo. Mechanistically, genetic activation of IL6ST signaling mediates senescence via the STAT3/ARF/p53 axis and anti-tumor immunity via recruitment of cytotoxic T-cells, ultimately impeding tumor progression. Our findings reveal a context-dependent role of IL6ST/STAT3 in carcinogenesis and a tumor-suppressive function in prostate cancer development. We challenge the prevailing concept of blocking IL6ST/STAT3 signaling as functional prostate cancer treatment and instead propose cell-autonomous IL6ST activation as a novel therapeutic strategy.
Project description:Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy in adult males. Though multiple factors have been implicated in prostate cancer progression, the trigger for initiation of malignancy is still a topic of debate. Advanced age is the single most significant risk factor for prostate cancer. Epidemiological and clinical studies indicate oxidative stress as one of the major aging-associated influences on prostate carcinogenesis. In this study, for the first time, we demonstrated the intrinsic association of ROS and IL6/STAT3 in prostate carcinogenesis. The high levels of ROS/IL6/STAT3 activation in this carcinogenesis model will benefit understanding of the mechanism of prostate cancer initiation and progression, as well as therapeutic development of anti-cancer drug targeting of the IL6/STAT3 pathway.
