Effective targeting of colorectal cancer cells using TORC1/2 kinase inhibitors in vitro and in vivo

Future Oncology
Jie ZhangDeng-Fu Yao

Abstract

We investigated the effects of TORC1/2 kinase inhibitors on colorectal cancer (CRC) cell lines. Using selective TORC1/2 inhibitors, rapamycin and PP242, we assessed their effect on the growth of CRC cells in vitro and tumor growth in vivo. Rapamycin and PP242 inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis of CRC cells. They also enhance proapoptotic effect of conventional chemo drug doxorubicin in CRC cells in vitro. When combined with doxorubicin, rapamycin and PP242 almost completely inhibit tumor growth in vivo. Rapamycin and PP242 inhibit phosphorylation of Akt, ribosomal S6 kinase, 4EBP1 and mTOR. Our study suggests rapamycin and PP242 may be a useful therapeutic agent and inhibiting mTOR signaling pathway represents a new targeted therapy for CRC.

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Feb 20, 2018·Molecular Cancer·Ahlem Jebali, Nicolas Dumaz
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