Project description:Transcriptional profiling and microRNA profiling of paired PDX and derived cell line MT-CHC01 upon ET-743 treatement Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is an aggressive and lethal malignancy with limited therapeutic options. ET-743 has a high antitumor activity in preclinical models of biliary tract carcinoma (BTC), being a promising alternative treatment. Here, we studied the effect of ET-743 at transcriptomic level on an ICC patient derived xenograft (PDX) and on the derived cell line, MT-CHC01. Further, putative targets of ET-743 were explored in the in vitro model. In vitro, ET-743 inhibited genes involved in protein modification, neurogenesis, migration, and motility; it induced the expression of genes involved in keratinization, tissues development, and apoptotic processes. In the PDX model, ET-743 affected ECM-receptor interaction, focal adhesion, complement and coagulation cascades, Hedgehog, MAPK, EGFR signaling via PIP3 pathway, and apoptosis. In MT-CHC01, 24 microRNAs were deregulated upon drug treatment. Only 5 microRNAs were perturbed by ET-743 in PDX; 2 up and 3 down-regulated. Among down- regulated genes, we selected SYK and LGALS1; their silencing caused a significantly reduction of migration, but did not affect proliferation in MT-CHC01 and WITT cells. In conclusion, we described that ET-743 affected genes and microRNAs involved in tumor progression and metastatic processes, reflecting data previously obtained at macroscopically level; in particular, we identified SYK and LGALS1 as new putative targets of ET-743.
Project description:Transcriptional profiling and microRNA profiling of paired PDX and derived cell line MT-CHC01 upon ET-743 treatement Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is an aggressive and lethal malignancy with limited therapeutic options. ET-743 has a high antitumor activity in preclinical models of biliary tract carcinoma (BTC), being a promising alternative treatment. Here, we studied the effect of ET-743 at transcriptomic level on an ICC patient derived xenograft (PDX) and on the derived cell line, MT-CHC01. Further, putative targets of ET-743 were explored in the in vitro model. In vitro, ET-743 inhibited genes involved in protein modification, neurogenesis, migration, and motility; it induced the expression of genes involved in keratinization, tissues development, and apoptotic processes. In the PDX model, ET-743 affected ECM-receptor interaction, focal adhesion, complement and coagulation cascades, Hedgehog, MAPK, EGFR signaling via PIP3 pathway, and apoptosis. In MT-CHC01, 24 microRNAs were deregulated upon drug treatment. Only 5 microRNAs were perturbed by ET-743 in PDX; 2 up and 3 down-regulated. Among down- regulated genes, we selected SYK and LGALS1; their silencing caused a significantly reduction of migration, but did not affect proliferation in MT-CHC01 and WITT cells. In conclusion, we described that ET-743 affected genes and microRNAs involved in tumor progression and metastatic processes, reflecting data previously obtained at macroscopically level; in particular, we identified SYK and LGALS1 as new putative targets of ET-743.
Project description:Biliary tract carcinoma (BTC) has a poor prognosis due to limited treatment options. There is therefore urgent need to identify new targets and to design innovative therapeutic approaches. Among potential candidate molecules, we evaluated the non-receptor tyrosine kinase Src, observing promising antitumor effects of its small molecule inhibitor Saracatinib in BTC preclinical models. The presence of an active Src protein was investigated by immunohistochemistry in 19 surgical samples from BTC patients. Upon Saracatinib treatment, the phosphorylation of Src and of its downstream transducers was evaluated in the BTC cell lines TFK-1, EGI-1, HuH28 and TGBC1-TKB. The effect of Saracatinib on proliferation and migration was analyzed in these same cell lines, and its antitumor activity was essayed in EGI-1 mouse xenografts. Saracatinib-modulated transcriptome was profiled in EGI-1 cells and in tumor samples of the xenograft model. Src was activated in about 80% of the human BTC samples. In cultured BTC cell lines, low-dose Saracatinib counteracted the activation of Src and of its downstream effectors, increased the fraction of cells in G0/G1 phase, and inhibited cell migration. At high concentrations (median dose from 2.26 to 6.99 µM), Saracatinib was also capable of inhibiting BTC cell proliferation. In vivo, Saracatinib treatment resulted in delayed tumor growth, associated with an impaired vascular network. We here provide a demonstration that the targeted inhibition of Src kinase by Saracatinib is of therapeutic benefit in preclinical models of BTC. We propose our results as a basis for the design of Saracatinib-based clinical applications. EGI-1 cell line treated with Saracatinib at the dose of 10 µM vs EGI-1 cell line untreated; EGI-1 xenograft treated with Saracatinib at the dose of 25 mg/Kg/die vs EGI-1 xenograft untreated Transcriptional alteration mediated by Saracatinib in vitro and in vivo
Project description:Biliary tract cancers (BTCs) are aggressive malignancies encompassing intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, gallbladder carcinoma, and ampullary carcinoma. Here, we report integrative analysis of 63 BTC cell lines via multi-omics and genome-scale CRISPR screens. We identify widespread EGFR dependency in BTC, alongside dependencies selective to anatomic subtypes. Additionally, we delineate strategies to overcome therapeutic resistance, with combined EGFR inhibition potentiating targeting of KRAS-mutant and FGFR2-fusion-driven models, and SHP2 inhibition effective in the latter context. Clustering RNA/protein expression and dependencies data revealed functional relationships transcending single-gene alterations, with biliary, squamous, or dual biliary/hepatocyte lineage signatures stratifying BTC models. These subtypes exhibit distinct dependency profiles— including cell fate transcription factors GRHL2, TP63, and HNF1B, respectively— and demonstrate prognostic significance in patient samples. Potential subtype-specific targetable vulnerabilities include Integrin-a3 and the detoxification enzyme UXS1. This cell line atlas reveals therapeutic targets in molecularly-defined BTCs, unveils disease subtypes, and provides a resource for therapeutic development.
Project description:ET-743 (trabectedin, Yondelis®) and PM00104 (Zalypsis®) are marine derived compounds that have antitumor activity. ET-743 and PM00104 exposure over sustained periods of treatment will result in the development of drug resistance, but the mechanisms which lead to resistance are not yet understood. Human chondrosarcoma cell lines resistant to ET-743 (CS-1/ER) or PM00104 (CS-1/PR) were established in this study. The CS-1/ER and CS-1/PR exhibited cross resistance to cisplatin and methotrexate but not to doxorubicin. Human Affymetrix Gene Chip arrays were used to examine relative gene expression in these cell lines.
Project description:Gallbladder carcinoma is the most common cancer of the biliary tract with dismal survival largely due to delayed diagnosis. Biliary tract intraepithelial neoplasia (BilIN) is the common benign tumor that is suspected to be precancerous lesions. However, the genetic and evolutionary relationships between BilIN and carcinoma remain unclear. Here we performed whole-exome sequencing of coexisting low-grade BilIN (adenoma), high-grade BilIN, and carcinoma lesions, and normal tissues from the same patients.
Project description:Biliary tract carcinoma (BTC) has a poor prognosis due to limited treatment options. There is therefore urgent need to identify new targets and to design innovative therapeutic approaches. Among potential candidate molecules, we evaluated the non-receptor tyrosine kinase Src, observing promising antitumor effects of its small molecule inhibitor Saracatinib in BTC preclinical models. The presence of an active Src protein was investigated by immunohistochemistry in 19 surgical samples from BTC patients. Upon Saracatinib treatment, the phosphorylation of Src and of its downstream transducers was evaluated in the BTC cell lines TFK-1, EGI-1, HuH28 and TGBC1-TKB. The effect of Saracatinib on proliferation and migration was analyzed in these same cell lines, and its antitumor activity was essayed in EGI-1 mouse xenografts. Saracatinib-modulated transcriptome was profiled in EGI-1 cells and in tumor samples of the xenograft model. Src was activated in about 80% of the human BTC samples. In cultured BTC cell lines, low-dose Saracatinib counteracted the activation of Src and of its downstream effectors, increased the fraction of cells in G0/G1 phase, and inhibited cell migration. At high concentrations (median dose from 2.26 to 6.99 µM), Saracatinib was also capable of inhibiting BTC cell proliferation. In vivo, Saracatinib treatment resulted in delayed tumor growth, associated with an impaired vascular network. We here provide a demonstration that the targeted inhibition of Src kinase by Saracatinib is of therapeutic benefit in preclinical models of BTC. We propose our results as a basis for the design of Saracatinib-based clinical applications.
Project description:MicroRNAs from serum samples could detect pancreatic and biliary tract cancer patients more accurately than other traditional markers. Prospective miRNA markers for pancreatic/biliary tract cancer were selected in the training cohort. Using these miRNAs, discriminant analysis was performed, and the diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity and specificity were calculated in the test cohort.