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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4585-4594 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Oncogene |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 33 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 3 2006 |
Keywords
- 14-3-3
- Akt
- Tumor suppression
- p27
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Cancer Research