Negative cell cycle regulator 14-3-3σ stabilizes p27 Kip1 by inhibiting the activity of PKB/Akt

H. Yang, Y. Zhang, R. Zhao, Y. Y. Wen, K. Fournier, H. B. Wu, H. Y. Yang, J. Diaz, C. Laronga, Mong-Hong Lee

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Abstract

The 14-3-3σ (sigma) protein is a human cancer marker downregulated in various tumors, but its function has not been fully established. 14-3-3σ is a negative regulator of cell cycle when overexpressed, but it is not clear whether 14-3-3σ regulates cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p27 Kip1 to negatively affect cell cycle progression. Protein kinase B/Akt is a crucial regulator of oncogenic signal and can phosphorylate p27 Kip1 to enhance p27Kip1degradation, thereby promoting cell growth. Here, we show that 14-3-3σ-mediated cell cycle arrest concurred with p27Kip1 upregulation and Akt inactivation. We show that 14-3-3σ blocks Akt-mediated acceleration of p27Kip1 turnover rate. 14-3-3σ inhibits Akt-mediated p27Kip1 phosphorylation that targets p27Kip1 for nuclear export and degradation. 14-3-3σ inhibits cell survival and tumorigenicity of Akt-activating breast cancer cell. Low expression of 14-3-3σ in human primary breast cancers correlates with cytoplasmic location of p27Kip1. These data provide an insight into 14-3-3σ activity and rational cancer gene therapy by identifying 14-3-3σ as a positive regulator of p27 and as a potential anticancer agent.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4585-4594
Number of pages10
JournalOncogene
Volume25
Issue number33
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 3 2006

Keywords

  • 14-3-3
  • Akt
  • Tumor suppression
  • p27

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Cancer Research

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