NF-κB inhibitor with Temozolomide results in significant apoptosis in glioblastoma via the NF-κB(p65) and actin cytoskeleton regulatory pathways

Sci Rep. 2020 Aug 7;10(1):13352. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-70392-5.

Abstract

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most malignant brain tumor characterized by intrinsic or acquired resistance to chemotherapy. GBM tumors show nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) activity that has been associated with tumor formation, growth, and increased resistance to therapy. We investigated the effect of NF-κB inhibitor BAY 11-7082 with Temozolomide (TMZ) on the signaling pathways in GBM pathogenesis. GBM cells and patient-derived GBM cells cultured in 3D microwells were co-treated with BAY 11-7082 and TMZ or BAY 11-7082 and TMZ alone, and combined experiments of cell proliferation, apoptosis, wound healing assay, as well as reverse-phase protein arrays, western blot and immunofluorescence staining were used to evaluate the effects of drugs on GBM cells. The results revealed that the co-treatment significantly altered cell proliferation by decreasing GBM viability, suppressed NF-κB pathway and enhanced apoptosis. Moreover, it was found that the co-treatment of BAY 11-7082 and TMZ significantly contributed to a decrease in the migration pattern of patient-derived GBM cells by modulating actin cytoskeleton pathway. These findings suggest that in addition to TMZ treatment, NF-κB can be used as a potential target to increase the treatment's outcomes. The drug combination strategy, which is significantly improved by NF-κB inhibitor could be used to better understand the underlying mechanism of GBM pathways in vivo and as a potential therapeutic tool for GBM treatment.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Actin Cytoskeleton / drug effects
  • Actin Cytoskeleton / metabolism*
  • Apoptosis / drug effects*
  • Brain Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Glioblastoma / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Immunoblotting
  • NF-kappa B / antagonists & inhibitors
  • NF-kappa B / metabolism*
  • Nitriles / pharmacology
  • Signal Transduction / drug effects*
  • Sulfones / pharmacology
  • Temozolomide / therapeutic use*
  • Transcription Factor RelA / metabolism*

Substances

  • 3-(4-methylphenylsulfonyl)-2-propenenitrile
  • NF-kappa B
  • Nitriles
  • Sulfones
  • Transcription Factor RelA
  • Temozolomide