Aim： To evaluate androgen receptor （AR） expression in clinically localized prostate cancer （PCa）. Methods： Specimens were studied from 232 patients who underwent radical prostatectomy for clinically localized pr...Aim： To evaluate androgen receptor （AR） expression in clinically localized prostate cancer （PCa）. Methods： Specimens were studied from 232 patients who underwent radical prostatectomy for clinically localized prostatic adenocarcinoma without neoadjuvant hormonal therapy or chemotherapy at our institution between November 2001 and June 2005. Immunohistochemical study was performed using an anti-human AR monoclonal antibody AR441. The mean AR density in the hot spots of different histological areas within the same sections were compared and the correlation of malignant epithelial AR density with clinicopathological parameters such as Gleason score, tumor, nodes and metastases （TNM） stage and pre-treatment prostate-specific antigen （PSA） value was assessed. Results： AR immunoreactivity was almost exclusively nuclear and was observed in tumor cells, non-neoplastic glandular epithelial cells and a proportion of peritumoral and interglandular stromal cells. Mean percentage of AR-positive epithelial cells was significantly higher in cancer tissues than that in normal prostate tissues （mean e SD, 90.0% ± 9.3% vs. 85.3% ±9.7%, P 〈 0.001）. The histological score yielded similar results. The percentage ofAR immunoreactive prostatic cancer nuclei and histological score were not correlated with existing parameters such as Gleason score, tumor, nodes and metastases stage and pre-treatment PSA value in this surgically treated cohort. Conclusion： The results of the present study suggest that there may be limited clinical use for determining AR expression （if evaluated in hot spots） in men with localized PCa.展开更多
Prostate cancer(PCa)accounted for over 300000 deaths world-wide in 2018.Most of the PCa deaths occurred due to the aggressive castration-resistant PCa(CRPC).Since the androgen receptor(AR)and its ligands contribute to...Prostate cancer(PCa)accounted for over 300000 deaths world-wide in 2018.Most of the PCa deaths occurred due to the aggressive castration-resistant PCa(CRPC).Since the androgen receptor(AR)and its ligands contribute to the continued growth of androgendependent PCa(ADPCa)and CRPC,AR has become a well-characterized and pivotal therapeutic-target.Although AR signaling was identified as therapeutic-target in PCa over five-decades ago,there remains several practical issues such as lack of antagonist-bound AR crystal structure,stabilization of the AR in the presence of agonists due to N-terminus and C-terminus interaction,unfavorable large-molecule accommodation of the ligand-binding domain(LBD),and generation of AR splice variants that lack the LBD that impede the discovery of highly potent fail-safe drugs.This review summarizes the AR-signaling pathway targeted therapeutics currently used in PCa and the approaches that could be used in future ARtargeted drug development of potent next-generation molecules.The review also outlines the discovery of molecules that bind to domains other than the LBD and those that inhibit both the full length and splice variant of ARs.展开更多
Small ubiquitin-like modifier protein （SUMO） modification is a highly dynamic process, catalyzed by SUMO- specific activating （El）, conjugating （E2） and ligating （E3） enzymes, and reversed by a family of SUMO-...Small ubiquitin-like modifier protein （SUMO） modification is a highly dynamic process, catalyzed by SUMO- specific activating （El）, conjugating （E2） and ligating （E3） enzymes, and reversed by a family of SUMO-specific proteases （SENPs）. There are six members of the human SENP family, and each SENP has different cellular locations and substrate specificities. However, the precise roles of SENPs in cellular processes have not been elucidated to date. This brief review will focus on recent advances pertaining to the identified targets of SENP 1 and its potential role in prostate cancer.展开更多
Aim： To explore the effect of androgen receptor （AR） on the expression of the cell cycle-related genes, such as CDKNIA and BTG1, in prostate cancer cell line LNCaP. Methods： After AR antagonist flutamide treatment...Aim： To explore the effect of androgen receptor （AR） on the expression of the cell cycle-related genes, such as CDKNIA and BTG1, in prostate cancer cell line LNCaP. Methods： After AR antagonist flutamide treatment and confirmation of its effect by phase contrast microscope and flow cytometry, the differential expression of the cell cycle-related genes was analyzed by a cDNA microarray. The flutamide treated cells were set as the experimental group and the LNCaP cells as the control. We labeled cDNA probes of the experimental group and control group with Cy5 and Cy3 dyes, respectively, through reverse transcription. Then we hybridized the cDNA probes with cDNA microarrays, which contained 8 126 unique human cDNA sequences and the chip was scanned to get the fluorescent values of Cy5 and Cy3 on each spot. After primary analysis, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction （RT- PCR） tests were carried out to confirm the results of the chips. Results：After AR antagonist flutamide treatment, three hundred and twenty-six genes （3.93 %） expressed differentially, 97 down-regulated and 219 up-regulated. Among them, eight up-regulated genes might be cell cycle-related, namely CDCIO, NRAS, BTG1, Wee1, CLK3, DKFZP564A122, CDKNIA and BTG2. The CDKNIA and BTG1 gene mRNA expression was confirmed to be higher in the experimental group by RT-PCR, while p53 mRNA expression had no significant changes. Conclusion： Flutamide treatment might up-regulate CDKN1A and BTG1 expression in prostate cancer cells. The protein expressions of CDKN1A and BTG1 play an important role in inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells. CDKN1A has a great impact on the cell cycle of prostate cancer cells and may play a role in the cancer cells in a p53-independent pathway. The prostate cancer cells might affect the cell cycle-related genes by activating AR and thus break the cell cycle control.展开更多
Cannabinoids, the active components of Cannabis sativa Linnaeus, have received renewed interest in recent years due to their diverse pharmacologic activities such as cell growth inhibition, anti-inflammatory effects a...Cannabinoids, the active components of Cannabis sativa Linnaeus, have received renewed interest in recent years due to their diverse pharmacologic activities such as cell growth inhibition, anti-inflammatory effects and tumor regression, but their use in chemotherapy is limited by their psychotropic activity. To date, cannabinoids have been successfully used in the treatment of nausea and vomiting, two common side effects that accompany chemotherapy in cancer patients. Most non-THC plant cannabinoids e.g. cannabidiol and cannabigerol, seem to be devoid of psychotropic properties. However, the precise pathways through which these molecules produce an antitumor effect have not yet been fully characterized. We therefore investigated the antitumor and anti-inflammatory activities of cannabidiol (CBD) in human prostate cancer cell lines LNCaP, DU145, PC3, and assessed whether there is any advantage in using cannabis extracts enriched in cannabidiol and low in THC. Results obtained in a panel of prostate cancer cell lines clearly indicate that cannabidiol is a potent inhibitor of cancer cell growth, with significantly lower potency in non-cancer cells. The mRNA expression level of cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), PSA (prostate specific antigen) are significantly higher in human prostate cell lines. Treatment with Cannabis extract containing high CBD down regulates CB1, CB2, VEGF, PSA, pro-inflammatory cytokines/chemokine IL-6/IL-8. Our overall findings support the concept that cannabidiol, which lacks psychotropic activity, may possess anti-inflammatory property and down regulates both cannabinoid receptors, PSA, VEGF, IL-6 and IL-8. High CBD cannabis extracts are cytotoxic to androgen responsive LNCaP cells and may effectively inhibit spheroid formation in cancer stem cells. This activity may contribute to its anticancer and chemosensitizing effect against prostate cancer. Cannabidiol and other non-habit forming cannabinoids could be used as novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of prostate cancer.展开更多
FOXA1(also known as hepatocyte nuclear factor 3a,or HNF-3a)is a protein of the FKHD family transcription factors.FOXA1 has been termed as a pioneer transcription factor due to its unique ability of chromatin remodelin...FOXA1(also known as hepatocyte nuclear factor 3a,or HNF-3a)is a protein of the FKHD family transcription factors.FOXA1 has been termed as a pioneer transcription factor due to its unique ability of chromatin remodeling in which the chromatin can be decompacted to allow genomic access by nuclear hormone receptors,including androgen receptor(AR)and estrogen receptor(ER).In this review,we discuss our current understanding of FOXA1 regulation of prostatic and non-prostatic AR-chromatin targeting.We present an updated model wherein FOXA1:AR equilibrium in the nuclei defines prostatic AR binding profile,which is perturbed in prostate cancer with FOXA1 and/or AR de-regulation.Finally,we discuss recent efforts in exploring new horizons of AR-independent functions of FOXA1 in prostate cancer and interesting directions to pursue in future studies.展开更多
Objective: Preparation of anti-human androgen receptor(hAR) monoclonal antibody (McAb). Methods: Four cells lines of hybridoma secreting specific monoclonal antibodies against AR were first established by fusion SP2/0...Objective: Preparation of anti-human androgen receptor(hAR) monoclonal antibody (McAb). Methods: Four cells lines of hybridoma secreting specific monoclonal antibodies against AR were first established by fusion SP2/0 cell with spleen cell from BALB/c mice immunized with the coupling complex of hAR-KLH. Results: Paraffin-embedded sections of 45 prostate cancers were detected. There was an overall concordance of 91% using Immunohistochemistry between AR polyclonal antibody from Zymed and hAR-N McAb selfmade. Conclusion: The results show that the McAb obtained in this study would be a useful tool to detect the AR status in prostate cancer.展开更多
Most prostate cancers initially respond to androgen deprivation therapy(ADT).With the long-term application of ADT,localized prostate cancer will progress to castration-resistant prostate cancer(CRPC),metastatic CRPC(...Most prostate cancers initially respond to androgen deprivation therapy(ADT).With the long-term application of ADT,localized prostate cancer will progress to castration-resistant prostate cancer(CRPC),metastatic CRPC(mCRPC),and neuroendocrine prostate cancer(NEPC),and the transcriptional network shifted.Forkhead box protein A1(FOXA1)may play a key role in this process through multiple mechanisms.To better understand the role of FOXA1 in prostate cancer,we review the interplay among FOXA1-targeted genes,modulators of FOXA1,and FOXA1 with a particular emphasis on androgen receptor(AR)function.Furthermore,we discuss the distinct role of FOXA1 mutations in prostate cancer and clinical significance of FOXA1.We summarize possible regulation pathways of FOXA1 in different stages of prostate cancer.We focus on links between FOXA1 and AR,which may play different roles in various types of prostate cancer.Finally,we discuss FOXA1 mutation and its clinical significance in prostate cancer.FOXA1 regulates the development of prostate cancer through various pathways,and it could be a biomarker for mCRPC and NEPC.Future efforts need to focus on mechanisms underlying mutation of FOXA1 in advanced prostate cancer.We believe that FOXA1 would be a prognostic marker and therapeutic target in prostate cancer.展开更多
Androgens play an important role in prostate cancer(PCa)development and progression.Although androgen deprivation therapy remains the front-line treatment for advanced prostate cancer,patients eventually relapse with ...Androgens play an important role in prostate cancer(PCa)development and progression.Although androgen deprivation therapy remains the front-line treatment for advanced prostate cancer,patients eventually relapse with the lethal form of the disease.The prostate tumor microenvironment is characterised by elevated tissue androgens that are capable of activating the androgen receptor(AR).Inhibiting the steroidogenic enzymes that play vital roles in the biosynthesis of testosterone(T)and dihydrotestosterone(DHT)seems to be an attractive strategy for PCa therapies.Emerging data suggest a role for the enzymes mediating pre-receptor control of T and DHT biosynthesis by alternative pathways in controlling intratumoral androgen levels,and thereby influencing PCa progression.This supports the idea for the development of multi-targeting strategies,involving both dual and multiple inhibitors of androgen-metabolising enzymes that are able to affect androgen synthesis and signalling at different points in the biosynthesis.In this review,we will focus on CYP17A1,AKR1C3,HSD17B3 and SRD5A,as these enzymes play essential roles in all the three androgenic pathways.We will review also the AR as an additional target for the design of bifunctional drugs.Targeting intracrine androgens and AKR1C3 have potential to overcome enzalutamide and abiraterone resistance and improve survival of advanced prostate cancer patients.展开更多
文摘Aim： To evaluate androgen receptor （AR） expression in clinically localized prostate cancer （PCa）. Methods： Specimens were studied from 232 patients who underwent radical prostatectomy for clinically localized prostatic adenocarcinoma without neoadjuvant hormonal therapy or chemotherapy at our institution between November 2001 and June 2005. Immunohistochemical study was performed using an anti-human AR monoclonal antibody AR441. The mean AR density in the hot spots of different histological areas within the same sections were compared and the correlation of malignant epithelial AR density with clinicopathological parameters such as Gleason score, tumor, nodes and metastases （TNM） stage and pre-treatment prostate-specific antigen （PSA） value was assessed. Results： AR immunoreactivity was almost exclusively nuclear and was observed in tumor cells, non-neoplastic glandular epithelial cells and a proportion of peritumoral and interglandular stromal cells. Mean percentage of AR-positive epithelial cells was significantly higher in cancer tissues than that in normal prostate tissues （mean e SD, 90.0% ± 9.3% vs. 85.3% ±9.7%, P 〈 0.001）. The histological score yielded similar results. The percentage ofAR immunoreactive prostatic cancer nuclei and histological score were not correlated with existing parameters such as Gleason score, tumor, nodes and metastases stage and pre-treatment PSA value in this surgically treated cohort. Conclusion： The results of the present study suggest that there may be limited clinical use for determining AR expression （if evaluated in hot spots） in men with localized PCa.
基金supported by a grant from National Cancer Institute(NCI)1R01CA229164-01A1.
文摘Prostate cancer(PCa)accounted for over 300000 deaths world-wide in 2018.Most of the PCa deaths occurred due to the aggressive castration-resistant PCa(CRPC).Since the androgen receptor(AR)and its ligands contribute to the continued growth of androgendependent PCa(ADPCa)and CRPC,AR has become a well-characterized and pivotal therapeutic-target.Although AR signaling was identified as therapeutic-target in PCa over five-decades ago,there remains several practical issues such as lack of antagonist-bound AR crystal structure,stabilization of the AR in the presence of agonists due to N-terminus and C-terminus interaction,unfavorable large-molecule accommodation of the ligand-binding domain(LBD),and generation of AR splice variants that lack the LBD that impede the discovery of highly potent fail-safe drugs.This review summarizes the AR-signaling pathway targeted therapeutics currently used in PCa and the approaches that could be used in future ARtargeted drug development of potent next-generation molecules.The review also outlines the discovery of molecules that bind to domains other than the LBD and those that inhibit both the full length and splice variant of ARs.
基金Studies in the author＇s laboratory were funded by startup funds from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Natural Science Foundation of China （No. 30772462）. Most of the work described in this review was performed in Dr Edward Yeh＇s laboratory at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
文摘Small ubiquitin-like modifier protein （SUMO） modification is a highly dynamic process, catalyzed by SUMO- specific activating （El）, conjugating （E2） and ligating （E3） enzymes, and reversed by a family of SUMO-specific proteases （SENPs）. There are six members of the human SENP family, and each SENP has different cellular locations and substrate specificities. However, the precise roles of SENPs in cellular processes have not been elucidated to date. This brief review will focus on recent advances pertaining to the identified targets of SENP 1 and its potential role in prostate cancer.
基金This project was granted by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(No.30100185).
文摘Aim： To explore the effect of androgen receptor （AR） on the expression of the cell cycle-related genes, such as CDKNIA and BTG1, in prostate cancer cell line LNCaP. Methods： After AR antagonist flutamide treatment and confirmation of its effect by phase contrast microscope and flow cytometry, the differential expression of the cell cycle-related genes was analyzed by a cDNA microarray. The flutamide treated cells were set as the experimental group and the LNCaP cells as the control. We labeled cDNA probes of the experimental group and control group with Cy5 and Cy3 dyes, respectively, through reverse transcription. Then we hybridized the cDNA probes with cDNA microarrays, which contained 8 126 unique human cDNA sequences and the chip was scanned to get the fluorescent values of Cy5 and Cy3 on each spot. After primary analysis, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction （RT- PCR） tests were carried out to confirm the results of the chips. Results：After AR antagonist flutamide treatment, three hundred and twenty-six genes （3.93 %） expressed differentially, 97 down-regulated and 219 up-regulated. Among them, eight up-regulated genes might be cell cycle-related, namely CDCIO, NRAS, BTG1, Wee1, CLK3, DKFZP564A122, CDKNIA and BTG2. The CDKNIA and BTG1 gene mRNA expression was confirmed to be higher in the experimental group by RT-PCR, while p53 mRNA expression had no significant changes. Conclusion： Flutamide treatment might up-regulate CDKN1A and BTG1 expression in prostate cancer cells. The protein expressions of CDKN1A and BTG1 play an important role in inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells. CDKN1A has a great impact on the cell cycle of prostate cancer cells and may play a role in the cancer cells in a p53-independent pathway. The prostate cancer cells might affect the cell cycle-related genes by activating AR and thus break the cell cycle control.
文摘Cannabinoids, the active components of Cannabis sativa Linnaeus, have received renewed interest in recent years due to their diverse pharmacologic activities such as cell growth inhibition, anti-inflammatory effects and tumor regression, but their use in chemotherapy is limited by their psychotropic activity. To date, cannabinoids have been successfully used in the treatment of nausea and vomiting, two common side effects that accompany chemotherapy in cancer patients. Most non-THC plant cannabinoids e.g. cannabidiol and cannabigerol, seem to be devoid of psychotropic properties. However, the precise pathways through which these molecules produce an antitumor effect have not yet been fully characterized. We therefore investigated the antitumor and anti-inflammatory activities of cannabidiol (CBD) in human prostate cancer cell lines LNCaP, DU145, PC3, and assessed whether there is any advantage in using cannabis extracts enriched in cannabidiol and low in THC. Results obtained in a panel of prostate cancer cell lines clearly indicate that cannabidiol is a potent inhibitor of cancer cell growth, with significantly lower potency in non-cancer cells. The mRNA expression level of cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), PSA (prostate specific antigen) are significantly higher in human prostate cell lines. Treatment with Cannabis extract containing high CBD down regulates CB1, CB2, VEGF, PSA, pro-inflammatory cytokines/chemokine IL-6/IL-8. Our overall findings support the concept that cannabidiol, which lacks psychotropic activity, may possess anti-inflammatory property and down regulates both cannabinoid receptors, PSA, VEGF, IL-6 and IL-8. High CBD cannabis extracts are cytotoxic to androgen responsive LNCaP cells and may effectively inhibit spheroid formation in cancer stem cells. This activity may contribute to its anticancer and chemosensitizing effect against prostate cancer. Cannabidiol and other non-habit forming cannabinoids could be used as novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of prostate cancer.
基金JY acknowledges funding from the NIH(R01CA172384)the U.S.Department of Defense(W81XWH-13-1-0319 and W81XWH-14-1-0023)+1 种基金the American Cancer Society(RSG-12-085-01)Y.A.Y.was supported by the NIH/NCI training grant T32 CA09560.
文摘FOXA1(also known as hepatocyte nuclear factor 3a,or HNF-3a)is a protein of the FKHD family transcription factors.FOXA1 has been termed as a pioneer transcription factor due to its unique ability of chromatin remodeling in which the chromatin can be decompacted to allow genomic access by nuclear hormone receptors,including androgen receptor(AR)and estrogen receptor(ER).In this review,we discuss our current understanding of FOXA1 regulation of prostatic and non-prostatic AR-chromatin targeting.We present an updated model wherein FOXA1:AR equilibrium in the nuclei defines prostatic AR binding profile,which is perturbed in prostate cancer with FOXA1 and/or AR de-regulation.Finally,we discuss recent efforts in exploring new horizons of AR-independent functions of FOXA1 in prostate cancer and interesting directions to pursue in future studies.
文摘Objective: Preparation of anti-human androgen receptor(hAR) monoclonal antibody (McAb). Methods: Four cells lines of hybridoma secreting specific monoclonal antibodies against AR were first established by fusion SP2/0 cell with spleen cell from BALB/c mice immunized with the coupling complex of hAR-KLH. Results: Paraffin-embedded sections of 45 prostate cancers were detected. There was an overall concordance of 91% using Immunohistochemistry between AR polyclonal antibody from Zymed and hAR-N McAb selfmade. Conclusion: The results show that the McAb obtained in this study would be a useful tool to detect the AR status in prostate cancer.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82002718)the Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation(BK20191077).
文摘Most prostate cancers initially respond to androgen deprivation therapy(ADT).With the long-term application of ADT,localized prostate cancer will progress to castration-resistant prostate cancer(CRPC),metastatic CRPC(mCRPC),and neuroendocrine prostate cancer(NEPC),and the transcriptional network shifted.Forkhead box protein A1(FOXA1)may play a key role in this process through multiple mechanisms.To better understand the role of FOXA1 in prostate cancer,we review the interplay among FOXA1-targeted genes,modulators of FOXA1,and FOXA1 with a particular emphasis on androgen receptor(AR)function.Furthermore,we discuss the distinct role of FOXA1 mutations in prostate cancer and clinical significance of FOXA1.We summarize possible regulation pathways of FOXA1 in different stages of prostate cancer.We focus on links between FOXA1 and AR,which may play different roles in various types of prostate cancer.Finally,we discuss FOXA1 mutation and its clinical significance in prostate cancer.FOXA1 regulates the development of prostate cancer through various pathways,and it could be a biomarker for mCRPC and NEPC.Future efforts need to focus on mechanisms underlying mutation of FOXA1 in advanced prostate cancer.We believe that FOXA1 would be a prognostic marker and therapeutic target in prostate cancer.
基金support in part from University of Turin(Ricerca Locale grant 2014 and 2015).
文摘Androgens play an important role in prostate cancer(PCa)development and progression.Although androgen deprivation therapy remains the front-line treatment for advanced prostate cancer,patients eventually relapse with the lethal form of the disease.The prostate tumor microenvironment is characterised by elevated tissue androgens that are capable of activating the androgen receptor(AR).Inhibiting the steroidogenic enzymes that play vital roles in the biosynthesis of testosterone(T)and dihydrotestosterone(DHT)seems to be an attractive strategy for PCa therapies.Emerging data suggest a role for the enzymes mediating pre-receptor control of T and DHT biosynthesis by alternative pathways in controlling intratumoral androgen levels,and thereby influencing PCa progression.This supports the idea for the development of multi-targeting strategies,involving both dual and multiple inhibitors of androgen-metabolising enzymes that are able to affect androgen synthesis and signalling at different points in the biosynthesis.In this review,we will focus on CYP17A1,AKR1C3,HSD17B3 and SRD5A,as these enzymes play essential roles in all the three androgenic pathways.We will review also the AR as an additional target for the design of bifunctional drugs.Targeting intracrine androgens and AKR1C3 have potential to overcome enzalutamide and abiraterone resistance and improve survival of advanced prostate cancer patients.
