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Karner, C; Anders, I; Vejzovic, D; Szkandera, J; Scheipl, S; Deutsch, AJA; Weiss, L; Vierlinger, K; Kolb, D; Kühberger, S; Heitzer, E; Habisch, H; Zhang, F; Madl, T; Reininger-Gutmann, B; Liegl-Atzwanger, B; Rinner, B.
Targeting epigenetic features in clear cell sarcomas based on patient-derived cell lines.
J Transl Med. 2023; 21(1): 54 Doi: 10.1186/s12967-022-03843-4 [OPEN ACCESS]
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Leading authors Med Uni Graz: Karner Christina; Liegl-Atzwanger Bernadette; Rinner Beate
Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Anders Ines; Deutsch Alexander; Habisch Hansjörg; Heitzer Ellen; Kolb Dagmar; Kühberger Stefan; Madl Tobias; Reininger-Gutmann Birgit; Scheipl Susanne; Szkandera Joanna; Vejzovic Djenana; Zhang Fangrong
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Abstract:: BACKGROUND: Clear cell sarcomas (CCSs) are translocated aggressive malignancies, most commonly affecting young adults with a high incidence of metastases and a poor prognosis. Research into the disease is more feasible when adequate models are available. By establishing CCS cell lines from a primary and metastatic lesion and isolating healthy fibroblasts from the same patient, the in vivo process is accurately reflected and aspects of clinical multistep carcinogenesis recapitulated. METHODS: Isolated tumor cells and normal healthy skin fibroblasts from the same patient were compared in terms of growth behavior and morphological characteristics using light and electron microscopy. Tumorigenicity potential was determined by soft agar colony formation assay and in vivo xenograft applications. While genetic differences between the two lineages were examined by copy number alternation profiles, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy determined arginine methylation as epigenetic features. Potential anti-tumor effects of a protein arginine N-methyltransferase type I (PRMT1) inhibitor were elicited in 2D and 3D cell culture experiments using cell viability and apoptosis assays. Statistical significance was calculated by one-way ANOVA and unpaired t-test. RESULTS: The two established CCS cell lines named MUG Lucifer prim and MUG Lucifer met showed differences in morphology, genetic and epigenetic data, reflecting the respective original tissue. The detailed cell line characterization especially in regards to the epigenetic domain allows investigation of new innovative therapies. Based on the epigenetic data, a PRMT1 inhibitor was used to demonstrate the targeted antitumor effect; normal tissue cells isolated and immortalized from the same patient were not affected with the IC₅₀ used. CONCLUSIONS: MUG Lucifer prim, MUG Lucifer met and isolated and immortalized fibroblasts from the same patient represent an ideal in vitro model to explore the biology of CCS. Based on this cell culture model, novel therapies could be tested in the form of PRMT1 inhibitors, which drive tumor cells into apoptosis, but show no effect on fibroblasts, further supporting their potential as promising treatment options in the combat against CCS. The data substantiate the importance of tailored therapies in the advanced metastatic stage of CCS.
Find related publications in this database (using NLM MeSH Indexing): Humans - administration & dosage; Sarcoma, Clear Cell - genetics, metabolism, pathology; Cell Line - administration & dosage; Enzyme Inhibitors - administration & dosage; Arginine - genetics, metabolism, therapeutic use; Epigenesis, Genetic - administration & dosage; Cell Line, Tumor - administration & dosage; Protein-Arginine N-Methyltransferases - genetics, metabolism, therapeutic use; Repressor Proteins - genetics
Find related publications in this database (Keywords): Clear cell sarcoma; Metastases; Epigenetic hall marks; Arginine methylation