CD73 promotes non-small cell lung cancer metastasis by regulating Axl signaling independent of GAS6.
basic_science · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1073/pnas.2404709121 and PMC identifier 11513981.
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Abstract
As catabolic enzyme, CD73 dephosphorylates adenosine monophosphate (AMP) and can also regulate tumor cell proliferation and metastasis. To date, very few studies have explored the role of CD73 in mediating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) metastasis, and the underlying transducing signal has not been elucidated. In the present study, we demonstrated that the CD73/Axl axis could regulate Smad3-induced epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) to promote NSCLC metastasis. Mechanically, CD73 can be secreted via the Golgi apparatus transport pathway. Then secreted CD73 may activate AXl by directly bind with site R55 located in Axl extracellular domain independently of GAS6. In addition, we proved that CD73 can stabilize Axl expression via inhibiting CBLB expression. We also identified the distinct function of CD73 activity in adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Our findings indicated a role of CD73 in mediating NSCLC metastasis and propose it as a therapeutic target for NSCLC.
Medical subject headings
- Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
- 5'-Nucleotidase
- Axl Receptor Tyrosine Kinase
- Receptor Protein-Tyrosine Kinases
- Lung Neoplasms
- Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition
- GPI-Linked Proteins
- Signal Transduction
- Proto-Oncogene Proteins
- Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
- Neoplasm Metastasis