SphK1 promotes development of non‑small cell lung cancer through activation of STAT3

  • Authors:
    • Yuefeng Ma
    • Xin Xing
    • Ranran Kong
    • Chuantao Cheng
    • Suoni Li
    • Xiaoping Yang
    • Shaomin Li
    • Feng Zhao
    • Liangzhang Sun
    • Gang Cao
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  • Published online on: November 23, 2020     https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2020.4796
  • Pages: 374-386
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Abstract

Sphingosine kinase1 (SphK1) is an oncogenic enzyme that regulates tumor cell apoptosis, proliferation and survival. SphK1 has been reported to promote the development of non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), although the underlying mechanism remains to be determined. The aim of the present study was to examine the expression and function of SphK1 in NSCLC and to explore the underlying molecular mechanism. The results of the present study demonstrated that SphK1 expression was upregulated in NSCLC tissues and cell lines. Overexpression of SphK1 increased the proliferation and migration of NSCLC cells. Additionally, overexpression of SphK1 induced expression of antiapoptotic and migration‑associated genes, such as Bcl‑2, matrix metallopeptidase 2 and cyclin D1. Of note, signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) was also activated in the SphK1‑overexpressing cells. By treatment with a STAT3 inhibitor, it was demonstrated that the SphK1‑induced changes in expression of target genes, as well as the increase in proliferation and migration of NSCLC cells were mediated by STAT3. In conclusion, the effects of SphK1 overexpression on the development of NSCLC were demonstrated to be mediated by the activation of STAT3. These results suggested that inhibition of the SphK1‑STAT3 axis may be a potential strategy for the treatment of NSCLC.
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Ma Y, Xing X, Kong R, Cheng C, Li S, Yang X, Li S, Zhao F, Sun L, Cao G, Cao G, et al: SphK1 promotes development of non‑small cell lung cancer through activation of STAT3. Int J Mol Med 47: 374-386, 2021
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Ma, Y., Xing, X., Kong, R., Cheng, C., Li, S., Yang, X. ... Cao, G. (2021). SphK1 promotes development of non‑small cell lung cancer through activation of STAT3. International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 47, 374-386. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2020.4796
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Ma, Y., Xing, X., Kong, R., Cheng, C., Li, S., Yang, X., Li, S., Zhao, F., Sun, L., Cao, G."SphK1 promotes development of non‑small cell lung cancer through activation of STAT3". International Journal of Molecular Medicine 47.1 (2021): 374-386.
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Ma, Y., Xing, X., Kong, R., Cheng, C., Li, S., Yang, X., Li, S., Zhao, F., Sun, L., Cao, G."SphK1 promotes development of non‑small cell lung cancer through activation of STAT3". International Journal of Molecular Medicine 47, no. 1 (2021): 374-386. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2020.4796