Downregulation of erythropoietin receptor by overexpression of phospholipase C-gamma 1 is critical for decrease on focal adhesion in transformed cells

Jin Ku Kang, Chang Hyun Chang, Hyo Jung Nam, Sung Kuk Kim, Keun Jae Ahn, Heon Seok, Sang Joon Park, Yoon Joong Kang, Young Suk Jo, Minho Shong, Ho Kim

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Abstract

Background Phospholipase C-γl (PLC-γl) is known to play a critical role in cell adhesion and migration and is highly expressed in metastatic tumors. In the current study, we found that cells transformed by PLC-γl overexpression (PLC-γl cells) exhibited a marked decrease in expression of the Epo receptor (EpoR). Here, we assessed the role of EpoR-dependent signaling pathways in PLC-γl-dependent regulation of cell adhesion and migration. Methods Expression and phosphorylation of EpoR and its functional role in PLC-γl cells were evaluated by immunoblot analysis or cell adhesion assay. The mechanism for PLC-γ1-induced EpoR downregulation was analyzed by blockage of proteosomal degradation with MG132. EpoR expression was also confirmed in colorectal cancer tissues in which PLC-γl was highly expressed. Results EpoR was present on rat fibroblasts, where it functionally active and capable of increasing cell adhesion and migratory activity. However, PLC-γl cells significantly decreased the Epo-dependent effects via ubiquitinationproteosomal degradation of EpoR. A marked decrease of EpoR expression was confirmed in colorectal cancer tissues that showed high-level of PLC-γl expression. Conclusion The Epo/EpoR complex plays a critical role in the adhesion and migration of rat fibroblasts, and its functional inactivation is associated with PLC-γldependent reduction of cell-matrix adhesion and this also affects cell migration.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11-21
Number of pages11
JournalCellular oncology (Dordrecht)
Volume34
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2011

Keywords

  • Cell adhesion and migration/metastasis
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Erythropoietin (Epo)
  • Erythropoietin Receptor (EpoR)
  • Focal contact formation
  • Paxillin
  • Phospholipase C-gamma 1 (PLC-γ1)
  • Proteosomal protein degradation

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