Loss of the 14-3-3σ is essential for LASP1-mediated colorectal cancer progression via activating PI3K/AKT signaling pathway

Sci Rep. 2016 May 9:6:25631. doi: 10.1038/srep25631.

Abstract

LIM and SH3 protein 1 (LASP1) can promote colorectal cancer (CRC) progression and metastasis, but the direct evidence that elucidates the molecular mechanism remains unclear. Here, our proteomic data showed that LASP1 interacted with 14-3-3σ and decreased the expression of 14-3-3σ in CRC. Deletion of 14-3-3σ was required for LASP1-mediated CRC cell aggressiveness. In vitro gain- and loss-of-function assays showed that 14-3-3σ suppressed the ability of cell migration and decreased the phosphorylation of AKT in CRC cells. We further observed clearly co-localization between AKT and 14-3-3σ in CRC cells. Treatment of PI3K inhibitor LY294002 markedly prevented phosphorylation of AKT and subsequently counteract aggressive phenotype mediated by siRNA of 14-3-3σ. Clinically, 14-3-3σ is frequently down-regulated in CRC tissues. Down-regulation of 14-3-3σ is associated with tumor progression and poor prognosis of patients with CRC. Multivariate analysis confirmed low expression of 14-3-3σ as an independent prognostic factor for CRC. A combination of low 14-3-3σ and high LASP1 expression shows a worse trend with overall survival of CRC patients. Our research paves the path to future investigation of the LASP1-14-3-3σ axis as a target for novel anticancer therapies of advanced CRC.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 14-3-3 Proteins / metabolism*
  • Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing / metabolism*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Movement
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Cytoskeletal Proteins / metabolism*
  • Disease Progression*
  • Down-Regulation
  • Electrophoresis, Gel, Two-Dimensional
  • Humans
  • LIM Domain Proteins / metabolism*
  • Models, Biological
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases / metabolism*
  • Phosphorylation
  • Prognosis
  • Protein Binding
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt / metabolism*
  • Signal Transduction*

Substances

  • 14-3-3 Proteins
  • Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing
  • Cytoskeletal Proteins
  • LASP1 protein, human
  • LIM Domain Proteins
  • Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt