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Elsevier, Journal of Hepatology, 1(52), p. 88-95, 2010

DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2009.10.011

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Synergistic interactions between sorafenib and bortezomib in hepatocellular carcinoma involve PP2A-dependent Akt inactivation

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Abstract

Background & Aims: Previously we reported that Akt inactivation determines the sensitivity of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells to bortezomib. Here we report that combined treatment with sorafenib and bortezomib shows synergistic effects in HCC. Methods: HCC cell lines (PLC/ PRF /5, Huh-7, and Hep3B) were treated with sorafenib and/or bortezomib and analyzed in terms of apoptosis signal transduction. in vivo efficacy was determined in nude mice with PLC/PRF/5 xenografts. Results: Pretreatment with sorafenib enhanced bortezomib-induced apoptotic cell death by restoring bortezomib's ability to inactivate Akt in PLC/ PRF/5 cells. Knocking down Akt1 by RNA-interference overcame apoptotic resistance to bortezomib in PLC/PRF/5 cells and ectopic expression of active Akt in HCC cells abolished the bortezomib sensitizing effect of sorafenib, indicating Akt inactivation plays a key role in mediating the combinational effects. Moreover, okadaic acid, a protein phosphatase 2A ( PP2A) inhibitor, reversed down-regulation of phospho-Akt (P- Akt) expression induced by co-treatment with sorafenib and bortezomib, and 1, 9 di-deoxy-forskolin, a PP2A agonist, restored bortezomib's effect on P-Akt and apoptosis. Importantly, silencing of PP2A by RNA-interference reduced the apoptotic effect induced by sorafenib-bortezomib co- treatment, indicating that PP2A is indispensable for mediating the effects of these drugs. Notably, sorafenib with bortezomib increased PP2A activity in PLC/ PRF/5 cells without altering protein levels of PP2A complex or the interaction between PP2A and Akt proteins. Finally, sorafenib plus bortezomib significantly suppressed PLC/PRF/5 xenograft tumor growth, down -regulated P-Akt expression, and up-regulated PP2A activity. Conclusions: The combination of sorafenib and bortezomib shows synergy in HCC through PP2 A-dependent Akt inactivation. ; 附設醫院醫學研究部 ; 醫學院附設醫院 ; 期刊論文