BET bromodomain inhibitors PFI-1 and CPI-203 suppress the development of follicular lymphoma via regulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling

Objective: Follicular lymphoma (FL) is an indolent B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder, characterized by a lymphoid follicular pattern of growth. PFI-1 or CPI-203 has been known to effectively promote the inhibition of primary effusion lymphoma progression. This study aimed at investigating the anti...

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Main Authors: Min Bai, Yunpeng Huang, Xinrui Suo, Lieyang Wang, Weie Han, Weihua Zhang
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Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024031803
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author Min Bai
Yunpeng Huang
Xinrui Suo
Lieyang Wang
Weie Han
Weihua Zhang
author_facet Min Bai
Yunpeng Huang
Xinrui Suo
Lieyang Wang
Weie Han
Weihua Zhang
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description Objective: Follicular lymphoma (FL) is an indolent B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder, characterized by a lymphoid follicular pattern of growth. PFI-1 or CPI-203 has been known to effectively promote the inhibition of primary effusion lymphoma progression. This study aimed at investigating the anti-tumor properties of PFI-1 and CPI-203 on FL cells and uncover the underlying mechanism of action. Methods: FL cells were treated with PFI-1 and CPI-203, and the treated cells were evaluated for their cell viability, cell cycle and apoptosis using CCK8, flow cytometry, and Western blot assays. A xenograft mouse model was used for assessing the in vivo effects of CPI-203 on tumorigenesis. Results: PFI-1 or CPI-203 showed potential inhibitory effects on the cell viability of DOHH2 and RL cells in a dose-response-dependent manner. Furthermore, PFI-1 and CPI-203 inhibited cell growth, induced apoptosis of FL cells in vitro, and facilitated the translocation of β-catenin into cytoplasm both in vitro and in vivo. After engrafted with FL cells, CPI-203-treated mice got a longer duration of survival and a smaller tumor size than control mice. Mechanistically, PFI-1 and CPI-203 impede the activity of β-catenin and its downstream molecules by regulating the DVL2/GSK3β axis. Conclusion: In conclusion, PFI-1 and CPI-203 may serve as potential anti-tumor inhibitors for the therapy of FL.
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spelling doaj.art-e4367840b5f840299345cbb2816d32072024-03-17T07:57:29ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-03-01105e27149BET bromodomain inhibitors PFI-1 and CPI-203 suppress the development of follicular lymphoma via regulating Wnt/β-catenin signalingMin Bai0Yunpeng Huang1Xinrui Suo2Lieyang Wang3Weie Han4Weihua Zhang5Hematology department, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030013, ChinaHematology department, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030013, ChinaDepartment of Prevention and Health, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030013, ChinaHematology department, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030013, ChinaHematology department, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030013, ChinaHematology Department, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, China; Corresponding author. Hematology department, The First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, 85 Jiefang South Road, Taiyuan, China.Objective: Follicular lymphoma (FL) is an indolent B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder, characterized by a lymphoid follicular pattern of growth. PFI-1 or CPI-203 has been known to effectively promote the inhibition of primary effusion lymphoma progression. This study aimed at investigating the anti-tumor properties of PFI-1 and CPI-203 on FL cells and uncover the underlying mechanism of action. Methods: FL cells were treated with PFI-1 and CPI-203, and the treated cells were evaluated for their cell viability, cell cycle and apoptosis using CCK8, flow cytometry, and Western blot assays. A xenograft mouse model was used for assessing the in vivo effects of CPI-203 on tumorigenesis. Results: PFI-1 or CPI-203 showed potential inhibitory effects on the cell viability of DOHH2 and RL cells in a dose-response-dependent manner. Furthermore, PFI-1 and CPI-203 inhibited cell growth, induced apoptosis of FL cells in vitro, and facilitated the translocation of β-catenin into cytoplasm both in vitro and in vivo. After engrafted with FL cells, CPI-203-treated mice got a longer duration of survival and a smaller tumor size than control mice. Mechanistically, PFI-1 and CPI-203 impede the activity of β-catenin and its downstream molecules by regulating the DVL2/GSK3β axis. Conclusion: In conclusion, PFI-1 and CPI-203 may serve as potential anti-tumor inhibitors for the therapy of FL.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024031803PFI-1CPI-203Follicular lymphomaCell growthApoptosisWnt/ β-catenin signaling pathway
spellingShingle Min Bai
Yunpeng Huang
Xinrui Suo
Lieyang Wang
Weie Han
Weihua Zhang
BET bromodomain inhibitors PFI-1 and CPI-203 suppress the development of follicular lymphoma via regulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling
Heliyon
PFI-1
CPI-203
Follicular lymphoma
Cell growth
Apoptosis
Wnt/ β-catenin signaling pathway
title BET bromodomain inhibitors PFI-1 and CPI-203 suppress the development of follicular lymphoma via regulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling
title_full BET bromodomain inhibitors PFI-1 and CPI-203 suppress the development of follicular lymphoma via regulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling
title_fullStr BET bromodomain inhibitors PFI-1 and CPI-203 suppress the development of follicular lymphoma via regulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling
title_full_unstemmed BET bromodomain inhibitors PFI-1 and CPI-203 suppress the development of follicular lymphoma via regulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling
title_short BET bromodomain inhibitors PFI-1 and CPI-203 suppress the development of follicular lymphoma via regulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling
title_sort bet bromodomain inhibitors pfi 1 and cpi 203 suppress the development of follicular lymphoma via regulating wnt β catenin signaling
topic PFI-1
CPI-203
Follicular lymphoma
Cell growth
Apoptosis
Wnt/ β-catenin signaling pathway
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024031803
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