MLH1 Deficiency Induces Cetuximab Resistance in Colon Cancer via Her-2/PI3K/AKT Signaling

Advanced Science
Ying HanShan Zeng

Abstract

The rapid onset of resistance to cetuximab (CTX) limits its clinical utility in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. This study aims to understand a potential role of mismatch repair gene mutL homolog 1 (MLH1) in CTX response. Functional analysis of MLH1 in Her-2/phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3K)/PKB protein kinase (AKT)-regulated CTX sensitivity is performed using human CRC specimens, CRC cell lines with different MLH1 expression levels, and a subcutaneous xenograft model. Overexpression, knockdown, small interfering RNA, and inhibitors are used to examine the role of MLH1 and HER-2 downstream signaling and apoptotic targets in CTX sensitivity. Reduced MLH1 expression is correlated with unfavorable prognosis in cetuximab-treated patients. MLH1 loss decreases CTX sensitivity through Her-2/PI3K/AKT signaling and apoptosis resistance in culture and in xenografts, while MLH1 overexpression increases CTX sensitivity. Blocking Her-2 signaling increases CTX sensitivity of microsatellite instability CRC in vitro and in vivo. MLH1 loss induces activation of Her-2/PI3K/AKT signaling and leads to cetuximab resistance in colon cancer.

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