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- Title
Novel microtubule inhibitor MPT0B098 inhibits hypoxia-induced epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
- Authors
Tsai, I-Ting; Kuo, Ching-Chuan; Liou, Jing-Ping; Chang, Jang-Yang
- Abstract
Background: Tumor hypoxia-induced epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) is critical in promoting cancer metastasis. We recently discovered a novel microtubule inhibitor, MPT0B098, that employs a novel antitumor mechanism. It destabilizes hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α mRNA by blocking the function of human antigen R. Thus, we proposed that MPT0B098 modulates hypoxia-induced EMT. Methods: In vitro IC50 values were determined through the methylene blue dye assay. To investigate molecular events, reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction, Western blotting, immunofluorescence staining, and wound healing assay were employed. Results: MPT0B098 significantly inhibited HIF-1α expression, epithelial-to-mesenchymal morphology changes, and migratory ability in the human head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cell line OEC-M1. Furthermore, after MPT0B098 treatment, the expression of two mesenchymal markers, vimentin and N-cadherin, was downregulated under hypoxic conditions. Moreover, MPT0B098 suppressed hypoxia-induced EMT in part by inhibiting EMT-activating transcription factors, Twist and SNAI2/Slug. In addition, the inhibition of hypoxia-induced F-actin rearrangement and focal adhesion kinase phosphorylation may have contributed to suppression of EMT by MPT0B098in OEC-M1 cells. MPT0B098 significantly inhibited transforming growth factor(TGF)-β-induced phosphorylation of receptor-associated Smad2/3 by downregulating TGF-β mRNA and protein expression. Conclusions: Taken together, this study provides a novel insight into the role of MPT0B098 in inhibiting hypoxia-induced EMT, suggesting its potential use for treating head and neck cancers.
- Subjects
HEAD &; neck cancer; MICROTUBULES; EPITHELIAL cells; SQUAMOUS cell carcinoma; MESENCHYMAL stem cells; HYPOXEMIA
- Publication
Journal of Biomedical Science, 2018, Vol 25, p1
- ISSN
1021-7770
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s12929-018-0432-6