T-cell receptor gamma chain alternate reading frame protein (TARP) expression in prostate cancer cells leads to an increased growth rate and induction of caveolins and amphiregulin.
Cancer Res
; 61(22): 8122-6, 2001 Nov 15.
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ABSTRACT
Previously, we showed that prostate and prostate cancer cells express a truncated T-cell receptor gamma chain mRNA that uses an alternative reading frame to produce a novel nuclear T-cell receptor gamma chain alternate reading frame protein (TARP). TARP is expressed in the androgen-sensitive LNCaP prostate cancer cell line but not in the androgen-independent PC3 prostate cancer cell line, indicating that TARP may play a role in prostate cancer progression. To elucidate the function of TARP, we generated a stable PC3 cell line that expresses TARP in a constitutive manner. Expression of TARP in PC3 cells resulted in a more rapid growth rate with a 5-h decrease in doubling time. cDNA microarray analysis of 6538 genes revealed that caveolin 1, caveolin 2, amphiregulin, and melanoma growth stimulatory activity alpha were significantly up-regulated, whereas IL-1beta was significantly down-regulated in PC3 cells expressing TARP. We also demonstrated that TARP expression is up-regulated by testosterone in LNCaP cells that express a functional androgen receptor. These results suggest that TARP has a role in regulating growth and gene expression in prostate cancer cells.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Tumeurs de la prostate
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Protéines nucléaires
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Glycoprotéines
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Régulation de l'expression des gènes tumoraux
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Substances de croissance
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Cavéolines
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Protéines et peptides de signalisation intercellulaire
Limites:
Humans
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Male
Langue:
En
Journal:
Cancer Res
Année:
2001
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
États-Unis d'Amérique