Understanding the role of neuropilin 2(NRP2)in prostate cancer cells as well as in the bone microenvironment is pivotal in the development of an effective targeted therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer bone met...Understanding the role of neuropilin 2(NRP2)in prostate cancer cells as well as in the bone microenvironment is pivotal in the development of an effective targeted therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer bone metastasis.We observed a significant upregulation of NRP2 in prostate cancer cells metastasized to bone.Here,we report that targeting NRP2 in cancer cells can enhance taxane-based chemotherapy with a better therapeutic outcome in bone metastasis,implicating NRP2 as a promising therapeutic target.Since,osteoclasts present in the tumor microenvironment express NRP2,we have investigated the potential effect of targeting NRP2 in osteoclasts.Our results revealed NRP2 negatively regulates osteoclast differentiation and function in the presence of prostate cancer cells that promotes mixed bone lesions.Our study further delineated the molecular mechanisms by which NRP2 regulates osteoclast function.Interestingly,depletion of NRP2 in osteoclasts in vivo showed a decrease in the overall prostate tumor burden in the bone.These results therefore indicate that targeting NRP2 in prostate cancer cells as well as in the osteoclastic compartment can be beneficial in the treatment of prostate cancer bone metastasis.展开更多
Correction to:Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy https://doi.org/10.1038/s41392-020-00419-w,published online 12 January 2021 After online publication of the article1,the authors noticed an error in affiliation o...Correction to:Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy https://doi.org/10.1038/s41392-020-00419-w,published online 12 January 2021 After online publication of the article1,the authors noticed an error in affiliation of co-authors Dr.Nissar A.Wani.Dr.Wani is erroneously linked to Sidra Medicine,Doha,Qatar who is actually working at the Department of Biotechnology,School of Life Sciences,Central University of Kashmir,Ganderbal,Jammu&Kashmir,India.Also,the department name"Cancer Research Department"for the first author Ajaz A.Bhat is missing.展开更多
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma(HNSCC)is a very aggressive disease with a poor prognosis for advanced-stage tumors.Recent clinical,genomic,and cellular studies have revealed the highly heterogeneous and immunosu...Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma(HNSCC)is a very aggressive disease with a poor prognosis for advanced-stage tumors.Recent clinical,genomic,and cellular studies have revealed the highly heterogeneous and immunosuppressive nature of HNSCC.Despite signifcant advances in multimodal therapeutic interventions,failure to cure and recurrence are common and account for most deaths.It is becoming increasingly apparent that tumor microenvironment(TME)plays a critical role in HNSCC tumorigenesis,promotes the evolution of aggressive tumors and resistance to therapy,and thereby adversely affects the prognosis.A complete understanding of the TME factors,together with the highly complex tumor-stromal interactions,can lead to new therapeutic interventions in HNSCC.Interestingly,different molecular and immune landscapes between HPV^(+ve) and HPV^(-ve)(human papillomavirus)HNSCC tumors offer new opportunities for developing individualized,targeted chemoimmunotherapy(CIT)regimen.This review highlights the current understanding of the complexity between HPV^(+ve) and HPV^(-ve) HNSCC TME and various tumor-stromal cross-talk modulating processes,including epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT),anoikis resistance,angiogenesis,immune surveillance,metastatic niche,therapeutic resistance,and development of an aggressive tumor phenotype.Furthermore,we summarize the recent developments and the rationale behind CIT strategies and their clinical applications in HPV^(+ve) and HPV^(-ve) HNSCC.展开更多
基金supported by R01 CA 239343-01A1 (K.D.), RO1 CA 182435 (K.D.)Fred and Pamela Buffet cancer center pilot grant (K.D.,2017 & 2018)R21CA241234-01 (S.D.)+4 种基金NE-DHHS-LB506 2020-21 (S.D.) DFG grant (L.C.H. and M.H.M.,project number: 27367690)The Rudolf-Becker-Foundation for translational prostate cancer research (M.H.M.)DFG Schwerpunktprogramm-2084 (L.C.H., μBONE)UO1 CA185148 (S.K.B.)DOD PC170891 (S.K.B.)
文摘Understanding the role of neuropilin 2(NRP2)in prostate cancer cells as well as in the bone microenvironment is pivotal in the development of an effective targeted therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer bone metastasis.We observed a significant upregulation of NRP2 in prostate cancer cells metastasized to bone.Here,we report that targeting NRP2 in cancer cells can enhance taxane-based chemotherapy with a better therapeutic outcome in bone metastasis,implicating NRP2 as a promising therapeutic target.Since,osteoclasts present in the tumor microenvironment express NRP2,we have investigated the potential effect of targeting NRP2 in osteoclasts.Our results revealed NRP2 negatively regulates osteoclast differentiation and function in the presence of prostate cancer cells that promotes mixed bone lesions.Our study further delineated the molecular mechanisms by which NRP2 regulates osteoclast function.Interestingly,depletion of NRP2 in osteoclasts in vivo showed a decrease in the overall prostate tumor burden in the bone.These results therefore indicate that targeting NRP2 in prostate cancer cells as well as in the osteoclastic compartment can be beneficial in the treatment of prostate cancer bone metastasis.
文摘Correction to:Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy https://doi.org/10.1038/s41392-020-00419-w,published online 12 January 2021 After online publication of the article1,the authors noticed an error in affiliation of co-authors Dr.Nissar A.Wani.Dr.Wani is erroneously linked to Sidra Medicine,Doha,Qatar who is actually working at the Department of Biotechnology,School of Life Sciences,Central University of Kashmir,Ganderbal,Jammu&Kashmir,India.Also,the department name"Cancer Research Department"for the first author Ajaz A.Bhat is missing.
基金This study was supported by Ramalingaswami Fellowship(Grant number:D.O.NO.BT/HRD/35/02/2006)from the Department of Biotechnology,Government of India,New Delhi to Muzafar A.MachaMohammad Haris is funded by a grant(5071012001)from Sidra Medicine Doha,QatarAjaz A.Bhat is supported by Sidra Medicine internal grant(5011041002).We thank Dr.Vineeta Tanwar(Ohio State University,Columbus,Ohio,USA)for her professional assistance in editing the paper.
文摘Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma(HNSCC)is a very aggressive disease with a poor prognosis for advanced-stage tumors.Recent clinical,genomic,and cellular studies have revealed the highly heterogeneous and immunosuppressive nature of HNSCC.Despite signifcant advances in multimodal therapeutic interventions,failure to cure and recurrence are common and account for most deaths.It is becoming increasingly apparent that tumor microenvironment(TME)plays a critical role in HNSCC tumorigenesis,promotes the evolution of aggressive tumors and resistance to therapy,and thereby adversely affects the prognosis.A complete understanding of the TME factors,together with the highly complex tumor-stromal interactions,can lead to new therapeutic interventions in HNSCC.Interestingly,different molecular and immune landscapes between HPV^(+ve) and HPV^(-ve)(human papillomavirus)HNSCC tumors offer new opportunities for developing individualized,targeted chemoimmunotherapy(CIT)regimen.This review highlights the current understanding of the complexity between HPV^(+ve) and HPV^(-ve) HNSCC TME and various tumor-stromal cross-talk modulating processes,including epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT),anoikis resistance,angiogenesis,immune surveillance,metastatic niche,therapeutic resistance,and development of an aggressive tumor phenotype.Furthermore,we summarize the recent developments and the rationale behind CIT strategies and their clinical applications in HPV^(+ve) and HPV^(-ve) HNSCC.