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Neuropeptide Precursor VGF Promotes Liver Metastatic Colonization of Gαq Mutant Uveal Melanoma by Facilitating Tumor Microenvironment via Paracrine Loops
Ouyang, Shumin1; Shi, Shuo1; Ding, Wen1; Ge, Yang1; Su, Yingxue2; Mo, Jianshan1; Peng, Keren1; Zhang, Qiyi1; Liu, Guopin2; Xiao, Wei2; Yue, Peibin3; Lu, Jinjian4; Wang, Yandong2; Xiong, Xiaofeng1; Zhang, Xiaolei1
2024-10-18
Source PublicationAdvanced Science
ISSN2198-3844
Pages2407967
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Uveal melanoma (UM), the predominant primary ocular malignancy, often progresses to liver metastasis with limited therapeutic options. The interplay of the tumor microenvironment, encompassing secreted soluble factors, plays a crucial role in facilitating liver metastasis. In this study, the role is elucidated of the neural growth factor-inducible gene (VGF), a secreted neuropeptide precursor, in Gαq mutant UM. Employing a multiomics approach, encompassing transcriptomic and secretomic analyses, the intricate involvement of VGF in UM progression is unveiled. VGF is upregulated in Gαq mutant UM cells and associated with poor prognosis of UM patients. Targeting VGF significantly suppressed the growth of UM in vitro and in vivo. Further evidence shows that VGF is regulated by Gαq through MAPK/CREB pathway. Mechanistically, CREB modulates VGF expression by directly binding to consensus DNA response elements in the promoters of the VGF gene. Combined inhibition of Gαq and MEK remarkably reduces tumor burden in the UM xenograft model. Notably, VGF triggers liver metastatic colonization of UM and activates the fibrosis of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), creating a favorable microenvironment, through an autocrine and paracrine loop. Furthermore, VGF directly binds to TGFBR2 and regulates TGF-β-SMAD signaling pathway, thereby regulating genes associated with endothelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) to promote metastasis. Taken together, these findings identify VGF as a pivotal driver in the progression and metastasis of Gαq mutant UM and confers a promising therapeutic target and strategy for UM patients.

KeywordGαq Mutant Hepatic Stellate Cells Liver Metastasis Tumor Microenvironment Uveal Melanoma Vgf
DOI10.1002/advs.202407967
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Indexed BySCIE
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaChemistry ; Science & Technology - Other Topics ; Materials Science
WOS SubjectChemistry, Multidisciplinary ; Nanoscience & Nanotechnology ; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
WOS IDWOS:001335040700001
PublisherWILEY, 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85206564193
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CollectionTHE STATE KEY LABORATORY OF QUALITY RESEARCH IN CHINESE MEDICINE (UNIVERSITY OF MACAU)
Corresponding AuthorWang, Yandong; Xiong, Xiaofeng; Zhang, Xiaolei
Affiliation1.National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Druggability and New Drug Evaluation, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Chiral Molecule and Drug Discovery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
2.State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510060, China
3.Department of MedicineDivision of Hematology-Oncologyand Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer InstituteCedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA 90048, USA
4.State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese MedicineInstitute of Chinese Medical Sciences University of Macau Macao 999078, China
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Ouyang, Shumin,Shi, Shuo,Ding, Wen,et al. Neuropeptide Precursor VGF Promotes Liver Metastatic Colonization of Gαq Mutant Uveal Melanoma by Facilitating Tumor Microenvironment via Paracrine Loops[J]. Advanced Science, 2024, 2407967.
APA Ouyang, Shumin., Shi, Shuo., Ding, Wen., Ge, Yang., Su, Yingxue., Mo, Jianshan., Peng, Keren., Zhang, Qiyi., Liu, Guopin., Xiao, Wei., Yue, Peibin., Lu, Jinjian., Wang, Yandong., Xiong, Xiaofeng., & Zhang, Xiaolei (2024). Neuropeptide Precursor VGF Promotes Liver Metastatic Colonization of Gαq Mutant Uveal Melanoma by Facilitating Tumor Microenvironment via Paracrine Loops. Advanced Science, 2407967.
MLA Ouyang, Shumin,et al."Neuropeptide Precursor VGF Promotes Liver Metastatic Colonization of Gαq Mutant Uveal Melanoma by Facilitating Tumor Microenvironment via Paracrine Loops".Advanced Science (2024):2407967.
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