Senescence, Necrosis, and Apoptosis Govern Circulating Cell-free DNA Release Kinetics

Summary: The kinetics of circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) release may provide a real-time assessment of induced cell death. However, there is a limited understanding of the underlying biological rationale for cfDNA release following distinct treatments and cell death mechanisms. Here, we uncover a...

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Main Authors: Ariana Rostami, Meghan Lambie, Caberry W. Yu, Vuk Stambolic, John N. Waldron, Scott V. Bratman
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Published: Elsevier 2020-06-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211124720308111
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author Ariana Rostami
Meghan Lambie
Caberry W. Yu
Vuk Stambolic
John N. Waldron
Scott V. Bratman
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Meghan Lambie
Caberry W. Yu
Vuk Stambolic
John N. Waldron
Scott V. Bratman
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description Summary: The kinetics of circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) release may provide a real-time assessment of induced cell death. However, there is a limited understanding of the underlying biological rationale for cfDNA release following distinct treatments and cell death mechanisms. Here, we uncover a complex interplay between apoptosis, necrosis, and senescence in determining cfDNA release kinetics. Utilizing multiple in vitro and in vivo preclinical models, we show how cfDNA release is modulated through a combination of apoptotic and senescent triggers and inhibitors. Interestingly, we identify treatment-induced senescence as a previously unrecognized determinant of cfDNA kinetics that can counteract its release. Necrosis is the predominant cell death mechanism that consistently contributes to cfDNA release in response to ionizing radiation, and, surprisingly, apoptosis plays a comparatively minor role in some tumors. Based on our results, we propose a model to explain cfDNA release from cells over time, with important implications for future studies.
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spelling doaj.art-df1d58749d0d4dd696896af974a068ae2022-12-22T01:35:09ZengElsevierCell Reports2211-12472020-06-013113107830Senescence, Necrosis, and Apoptosis Govern Circulating Cell-free DNA Release KineticsAriana Rostami0Meghan Lambie1Caberry W. Yu2Vuk Stambolic3John N. Waldron4Scott V. Bratman5Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, 101 College Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, Canada; Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, 101 College Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, CanadaPrincess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, 101 College Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, Canada; Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, 101 College Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, CanadaPrincess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, 101 College Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, CanadaPrincess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, 101 College Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, Canada; Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, 101 College Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, CanadaPrincess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, 101 College Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, Canada; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, 149 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1P5, CanadaPrincess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, 101 College Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, Canada; Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, 101 College Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, Canada; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, 149 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1P5, Canada; Corresponding authorSummary: The kinetics of circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) release may provide a real-time assessment of induced cell death. However, there is a limited understanding of the underlying biological rationale for cfDNA release following distinct treatments and cell death mechanisms. Here, we uncover a complex interplay between apoptosis, necrosis, and senescence in determining cfDNA release kinetics. Utilizing multiple in vitro and in vivo preclinical models, we show how cfDNA release is modulated through a combination of apoptotic and senescent triggers and inhibitors. Interestingly, we identify treatment-induced senescence as a previously unrecognized determinant of cfDNA kinetics that can counteract its release. Necrosis is the predominant cell death mechanism that consistently contributes to cfDNA release in response to ionizing radiation, and, surprisingly, apoptosis plays a comparatively minor role in some tumors. Based on our results, we propose a model to explain cfDNA release from cells over time, with important implications for future studies.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211124720308111circulating cell-free DNAliquid biopsytreatment monitoringkineticssenescencenecrosis
spellingShingle Ariana Rostami
Meghan Lambie
Caberry W. Yu
Vuk Stambolic
John N. Waldron
Scott V. Bratman
Senescence, Necrosis, and Apoptosis Govern Circulating Cell-free DNA Release Kinetics
Cell Reports
circulating cell-free DNA
liquid biopsy
treatment monitoring
kinetics
senescence
necrosis
title Senescence, Necrosis, and Apoptosis Govern Circulating Cell-free DNA Release Kinetics
title_full Senescence, Necrosis, and Apoptosis Govern Circulating Cell-free DNA Release Kinetics
title_fullStr Senescence, Necrosis, and Apoptosis Govern Circulating Cell-free DNA Release Kinetics
title_full_unstemmed Senescence, Necrosis, and Apoptosis Govern Circulating Cell-free DNA Release Kinetics
title_short Senescence, Necrosis, and Apoptosis Govern Circulating Cell-free DNA Release Kinetics
title_sort senescence necrosis and apoptosis govern circulating cell free dna release kinetics
topic circulating cell-free DNA
liquid biopsy
treatment monitoring
kinetics
senescence
necrosis
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211124720308111
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