EphB1 promotes the differentiation and maturation of dendritic cells in non-small cell lung cancer

Yaohuan Xie; Liyang Zhang; Lujuan Wang; Bo Chen; Xiaoting Guo; Yanyi Yang; Wenhua Shi; Anqi Chen; Junqi Yi; Jingqun Tang; Juanjuan Xiang

doi:10.1016/j.canlet.2023.216567

EphB1 promotes the differentiation and maturation of dendritic cells in non-small cell lung cancer

Cancer Lett. 2024 Feb 1:582:216567. doi: 10.1016/j.canlet.2023.216567. Epub 2023 Dec 7.

Authors

Yaohuan Xie¹, Liyang Zhang², Lujuan Wang¹, Bo Chen², Xiaoting Guo¹, Yanyi Yang³, Wenhua Shi¹, Anqi Chen⁴, Junqi Yi⁴, Jingqun Tang⁵, Juanjuan Xiang⁶

Affiliations

¹ Hunan Key laboratory of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Lung Cancer, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China; Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and the Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
² Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Hypothalamic-pituitary Research Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
³ Health Management Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China.
⁴ Hunan Key laboratory of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Lung Cancer, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China; Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China.
⁵ Hunan Key laboratory of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Lung Cancer, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China; Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China. Electronic address: tangjq@csu.edu.cn.
⁶ Hunan Key laboratory of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Lung Cancer, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China; Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and the Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China. Electronic address: xiangjj@csu.edu.cn.

PMID: 38070822
DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2023.216567

Abstract

EphB1 is implicated in numerous physiological and pathological processes, including nervous system diseases, cardiovascular diseases and cancers. It binds to membrane-bound ligands and drives bidirectional signaling. EphB1, along with its ligand ehrinB, plays a pivotal role in activating immune cells. However, despite its presence in dendritic cells (DCs), EphB1's involvement in the differentiation and maturation of DCs in cancers remains inadequately understood. In this study, we found compromised differentiation and maturation of DCs in EphB1^-/- mice bearing lung adenocarcinoma syngeneic tumors. Our in vitro assays revealed that EphB1 phosphorylation induced DC differentiation and maturation. Cox-2, a key enzyme involved in the production of proinflammatory molecules, is implicated in DC differentiation induced by phosphorylated EphB1. Additionally, the study has identified lead compounds that specifically target EphB1 phosphorylation sites. Collectively, this research on EphB1 phosphorylation has provided valuable insights into the regulation of immune cell functionality and holds the potential for the development of innovative therapeutic strategies for a range of diseases.

Keywords: COX-2; Dendritic cells; EphB1; Lung cancer.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Animals
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung* / genetics
Cell Differentiation
Dendritic Cells
Lung Neoplasms* / genetics
Mice
Signal Transduction