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Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research
Published in: Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research 1/2019

Open Access 01-12-2019 | NSCLC | Research

Glucocorticoid modulatory element-binding protein 1 (GMEB1) interacts with the de-ubiquitinase USP40 to stabilize CFLARL and inhibit apoptosis in human non-small cell lung cancer cells

Authors: Wentao An, Shun Yao, Xiaoyang Sun, Zhaoyuan Hou, Yidan Lin, Ling Su, Xiangguo Liu

Published in: Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Background

GMEB1 was originally identified via its interaction with GMEB2, which binds to the promoter region of the tyrosine aminotransferase (TAT) gene and modulates transactivation of the glucocorticoid receptor gene. In the cytosol, GMEB1 interacts with and inhibits CASP8, but the molecular mechanism is currently unknown.

Methods

Human non-small cell lung cancer cells and 293FT cells were used to investigate the function of GMEB1/USP40/CFLARL complex by WB, GST Pull-Down Assay, Immunoprecipitation, Immunofluorescence and Flow cytometry analysis. A549 cells overexpressing green fluorescent protein and GMEB1 shRNA were used for tumor xenograft using female athymic nu/nu 4-week-old mice.

Results

We found GMEB1 interacted with CFLARL (also known as c-FLIPL) in the cytosol and promoted its stability. USP40 targeted CFLARL for K48-linked de-ubiquitination. GMEB1 promoted the binding of USP40 to CFLARL. USP40 knockdown did not increase CFLARL protein level despite GMEB1 overexpression, suggesting GMEB1 promotes CFLARL stability via USP40. Additionally, GMEB1 inhibited the activation of pro-caspase 8 and apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell via CFLARL stabilization. Also, GMEB1 inhibited the formation of DISC upon TRAIL activation. CFLARL enhanced the binding of GMEB1 and CASP8. Downregulation of GMEB1 inhibited A549 xenograft tumor growth in vivo.

Conclusions

Our findings show the de-ubiquitinase USP40 regulates the ubiquitination and degradation of CFLARL; and GMEB1 acts as a bridge protein for USP40 and CFLARL. Mechanistically, we found GMEB1 inhibits the activation of CASP8 by modulating ubiquitination and degradation of CFLARL. These findings suggest a novel strategy to induce apoptosis through CFLARL targeting in human NSCLC cells.
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Metadata
Title
Glucocorticoid modulatory element-binding protein 1 (GMEB1) interacts with the de-ubiquitinase USP40 to stabilize CFLARL and inhibit apoptosis in human non-small cell lung cancer cells
Authors
Wentao An
Shun Yao
Xiaoyang Sun
Zhaoyuan Hou
Yidan Lin
Ling Su
Xiangguo Liu
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 1756-9966
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13046-019-1182-3

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