Mediation of PKM2-dependent glycolytic and non-glycolytic pathways by ENO2 in head and neck cancer development
Posted on 2023-04-13 - 10:35
Abstract Background Enolase 2 (ENO2) is a crucial glycolytic enzyme in cancer metabolic process and acts as a “moonlighting” protein to play various functions in diverse cellular processes unrelated to glycolysis. ENO2 is highly expressed in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) tissues relative to normal tissues; however, its impact and underlying regulatory mechanisms in HNSCC malignancy remain unclear. Methods Molecular alterations were examined by bioinformatics, qRT-PCR, western blotting, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, immunoprecipitation, and ChIP-PCR assays. Metabolic changes were assessed by intracellular levels of ATP and glucose. Animal study was used to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of the ENO inhibitor. Results ENO2 is required for HNSCC cell proliferation and glycolysis, which, surprisingly, is partially achieved by controlling PKM2 protein stability and its nuclear translocation. Mechanistically, loss of ENO2 expression promotes PKM2 protein degradation via the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway and prevents the switch of cytoplasmic PKM2 to the nucleus by inactivating AKT signaling, leading to a blockade in PKM2-mediated glycolytic flux and CCND1-associated cell cycle progression. In addition, treatment with the ENO inhibitor AP-III-a4 significantly induces HNSCC remission in a preclinical mouse model. Conclusion Our work elucidates the signaling basis underlying ENO2-dependent HNSCC development, providing evidence to establish a novel ENO2-targeted therapy for treating HNSCC.
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Gao, Lixia; Yang, Fan; Tang, Dianyong; Xu, Zhigang; Tang, Yan; Yang, Donglin; et al. (2023). Mediation of PKM2-dependent glycolytic and non-glycolytic pathways by ENO2 in head and neck cancer development. figshare. Collection. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6579647.v1
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AUTHORS (9)
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Lixia Gao
FY
Fan Yang
DT
Dianyong Tang
ZX
Zhigang Xu
YT
Yan Tang
DY
Donglin Yang
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Deping Sun
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Zhongzhu Chen
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Yong Teng