Ubiquitous activation of Ras and Jak/Stat pathways in human HCC

Gastroenterology
Diego F CalvisiSnorri S Thorgeirsson

Abstract

Although the natural history and pathologic characteristics of human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are well documented, the molecular pathogenesis of HCC remains poorly understood. Here, we define the role for Ras and Janus kinase (Jak)/signal transducer and activator of transcription (Stat) pathways in human HCC. Promoter and genomic status of Ras and Jak/Stat inhibitors were assessed in 80 HCCs by methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction and microsatellite analysis. Activation of Ras and Jak/Stat signaling pathways was determined by DNA sequencing, Western blot, and immunoprecipitation analysis. Suppression of Ras and Jak/Stat pathways in HCC cell lines was evaluated by viability and apoptosis assays. Activation of Ras and Jak/Stat pathways was enhanced in all HCCs when compared with nonneoplastic surrounding and normal livers coincidently with the suppression of at least 1 Ras (RASSF1A and/or NORE1A) and 2 Jak/Stat inhibitors (cytokine-inducible SH2-protein [CIS]; suppressor of cytokine signaling [SOCS]1, 2, 3; and SH2-containing phosphatases [SHP1]). HCC associated with cirrhosis showed significantly higher frequency of RASSF1A, CIS, and SOCS1 promoter methylation than HCC without cirrhosis (P < .002, P < .02, and P ...Continue Reading

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