DDRGK1 Enhances Osteosarcoma Chemoresistance via Inhibiting KEAP1‐Mediated NRF2 Ubiquitination

Abstract Chemoresistance is the main obstacle in osteosarcoma (OS) treatment; however, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. In this study, it is discovered that DDRGK domain‐containing protein 1 (DDRGK1) plays a fundamental role in chemoresistance induced in OS. Bioinformatic and tissue analyse...

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Main Authors: Xin Wang, Tangjun Zhou, Xiao Yang, Xiankun Cao, Gu Jin, Pu Zhang, Jiadong Guo, Kewei Rong, Baixing Li, Yibin Hu, Kexin Liu, Peixiang Ma, An Qin, Jie Zhao
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202204438
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author Xin Wang
Tangjun Zhou
Xiao Yang
Xiankun Cao
Gu Jin
Pu Zhang
Jiadong Guo
Kewei Rong
Baixing Li
Yibin Hu
Kexin Liu
Peixiang Ma
An Qin
Jie Zhao
author_facet Xin Wang
Tangjun Zhou
Xiao Yang
Xiankun Cao
Gu Jin
Pu Zhang
Jiadong Guo
Kewei Rong
Baixing Li
Yibin Hu
Kexin Liu
Peixiang Ma
An Qin
Jie Zhao
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description Abstract Chemoresistance is the main obstacle in osteosarcoma (OS) treatment; however, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. In this study, it is discovered that DDRGK domain‐containing protein 1 (DDRGK1) plays a fundamental role in chemoresistance induced in OS. Bioinformatic and tissue analyses indicate that higher expression of DDRGK1 correlates with advanced tumor stage and poor clinical prognosis of OS. Quantitative proteomic analyses suggest that DDRGK1 plays a critical role in mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. DDRGK1 knockout trigger the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and attenuate the stability of nuclear factor erythroid‐2‐related factor 2 (NRF2), a major antioxidant response element. Furthermore, DDRGK1 inhibits ubiquitin‐proteasome‐mediated degradation of NRF2 via competitive binding to the Kelch‐like ECH‐associated protein 1 (KEAP1) protein, which recruits NRF2 to CULLIN(CUL3). DDRGK1 knockout attenuates NRF2 stability, contributing to ROS accumulation, which promotes apoptosis and enhanced chemosensitivity to doxorubicin (DOX) and etoposide in cancer cells. Indeed, DDRGK1 knockout significantly enhances osteosarcoma chemosensitivity to DOX in vivo. The combination of DDRGK1 knockdown and DOX treatment provides a promising new avenue for the effective treatment of OS.
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spelling doaj.art-2bf86d2cdb0f4d85a91a9c4aa3c2be672023-05-17T13:02:05ZengWileyAdvanced Science2198-38442023-05-011014n/an/a10.1002/advs.202204438DDRGK1 Enhances Osteosarcoma Chemoresistance via Inhibiting KEAP1‐Mediated NRF2 UbiquitinationXin Wang0Tangjun Zhou1Xiao Yang2Xiankun Cao3Gu Jin4Pu Zhang5Jiadong Guo6Kewei Rong7Baixing Li8Yibin Hu9Kexin Liu10Peixiang Ma11An Qin12Jie Zhao13Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine 639 Zhaizaoju Road Shanghai 200011 P. R. ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine 639 Zhaizaoju Road Shanghai 200011 P. R. ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine 639 Zhaizaoju Road Shanghai 200011 P. R. ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine 639 Zhaizaoju Road Shanghai 200011 P. R. ChinaThe Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital) Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC) Chinese Academy of Sciences Hangzhou 310022 P. R. ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine 639 Zhaizaoju Road Shanghai 200011 P. R. ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine 639 Zhaizaoju Road Shanghai 200011 P. R. ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine 639 Zhaizaoju Road Shanghai 200011 P. R. ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine 639 Zhaizaoju Road Shanghai 200011 P. R. ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine 639 Zhaizaoju Road Shanghai 200011 P. R. ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine 639 Zhaizaoju Road Shanghai 200011 P. R. ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine 639 Zhaizaoju Road Shanghai 200011 P. R. ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine 639 Zhaizaoju Road Shanghai 200011 P. R. ChinaShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine 639 Zhaizaoju Road Shanghai 200011 P. R. ChinaAbstract Chemoresistance is the main obstacle in osteosarcoma (OS) treatment; however, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. In this study, it is discovered that DDRGK domain‐containing protein 1 (DDRGK1) plays a fundamental role in chemoresistance induced in OS. Bioinformatic and tissue analyses indicate that higher expression of DDRGK1 correlates with advanced tumor stage and poor clinical prognosis of OS. Quantitative proteomic analyses suggest that DDRGK1 plays a critical role in mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. DDRGK1 knockout trigger the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and attenuate the stability of nuclear factor erythroid‐2‐related factor 2 (NRF2), a major antioxidant response element. Furthermore, DDRGK1 inhibits ubiquitin‐proteasome‐mediated degradation of NRF2 via competitive binding to the Kelch‐like ECH‐associated protein 1 (KEAP1) protein, which recruits NRF2 to CULLIN(CUL3). DDRGK1 knockout attenuates NRF2 stability, contributing to ROS accumulation, which promotes apoptosis and enhanced chemosensitivity to doxorubicin (DOX) and etoposide in cancer cells. Indeed, DDRGK1 knockout significantly enhances osteosarcoma chemosensitivity to DOX in vivo. The combination of DDRGK1 knockdown and DOX treatment provides a promising new avenue for the effective treatment of OS.https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202204438chemoresistanceDDRGK domain‐containing protein 1doxorubicinosteosarcomaredox homeostasis
spellingShingle Xin Wang
Tangjun Zhou
Xiao Yang
Xiankun Cao
Gu Jin
Pu Zhang
Jiadong Guo
Kewei Rong
Baixing Li
Yibin Hu
Kexin Liu
Peixiang Ma
An Qin
Jie Zhao
DDRGK1 Enhances Osteosarcoma Chemoresistance via Inhibiting KEAP1‐Mediated NRF2 Ubiquitination
Advanced Science
chemoresistance
DDRGK domain‐containing protein 1
doxorubicin
osteosarcoma
redox homeostasis
title DDRGK1 Enhances Osteosarcoma Chemoresistance via Inhibiting KEAP1‐Mediated NRF2 Ubiquitination
title_full DDRGK1 Enhances Osteosarcoma Chemoresistance via Inhibiting KEAP1‐Mediated NRF2 Ubiquitination
title_fullStr DDRGK1 Enhances Osteosarcoma Chemoresistance via Inhibiting KEAP1‐Mediated NRF2 Ubiquitination
title_full_unstemmed DDRGK1 Enhances Osteosarcoma Chemoresistance via Inhibiting KEAP1‐Mediated NRF2 Ubiquitination
title_short DDRGK1 Enhances Osteosarcoma Chemoresistance via Inhibiting KEAP1‐Mediated NRF2 Ubiquitination
title_sort ddrgk1 enhances osteosarcoma chemoresistance via inhibiting keap1 mediated nrf2 ubiquitination
topic chemoresistance
DDRGK domain‐containing protein 1
doxorubicin
osteosarcoma
redox homeostasis
url https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202204438
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