The molecular mechanisms responsible for resistance to ET-743 (Trabectidin; Yondelis) in the Ewing's sarcoma cell line, TC-71

  • Authors:
    • M. C. Manara
    • S. Perdichizzi
    • M. Serra
    • R. Pierini
    • S. Benini
    • C. M. Hattinger
    • A. Astolfi
    • R. Bagnati
    • M. D'Incalci
    • P. Picci
    • K. Scotlandi
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  • Published online on: December 1, 2005     https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.27.6.1605
  • Pages: 1605-1616
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Abstract

Identification of new active agents against sarcoma is considered an important challenge in medical oncology. ET-743 (Trabectidin; Yondelis) has recently emerged as the first active drug developed against sarcoma in the last two decades, with promising results especially against soft-tissue sarcoma and Ewing's sarcoma (ES). In this study, we analyzed the molecular mechanisms responsible for resistance to ET-743 in ES cells. Three resistant cell variants (TC/ET 3 nM, TC/ET 6 nM and TC/ET 12 nM) were obtained, showing 28-, 47- and 102-fold increase in ET-743 resistance. Cross-resistance to other drugs was analyzed. Comparative genomic hybridization and cDNA microarray technology were employed to characterize and compare the gene expression profile of two TC/ET variants with the parental cell line. TC/ET cells show a conventional multidrug resistance phenotype and P-glycoprotein overexpression was found to significantly contribute to ET-743 resistance. However, functional studies with the cyclosporine analogue, PSC-833, indicate that other mechanisms are involved in resistance to ET-743. The gene expression profile of TC/ET cells indicated, among up-regulated genes, an increase in expression of insulin-like growth factor receptor-I (IGF-IR) and one of its major intracellular mediators, insulin receptor substrate-1. Functional studies using a neutralizing antibody anti-IGF-IR confirmed involvement of this signaling pathway in resistance to ET-743. Simultaneous blockage of both P-glycoprotein and IGF-IR completely restored sensitivity to ET-743 in ES cells. Overall, these findings provide impetus for future studies testing the therapeutic value of new specific inhibitors of P-glycoprotein and IGF-IR, which could represent a concrete therapeutic option for ES patients refractory to conventional agents.

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Manara MC, Perdichizzi S, Serra M, Pierini R, Benini S, Hattinger CM, Astolfi A, Bagnati R, D'Incalci M, Picci P, Picci P, et al: The molecular mechanisms responsible for resistance to ET-743 (Trabectidin; Yondelis) in the Ewing's sarcoma cell line, TC-71. Int J Oncol 27: 1605-1616, 2005
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Manara, M.C., Perdichizzi, S., Serra, M., Pierini, R., Benini, S., Hattinger, C.M. ... Scotlandi, K. (2005). The molecular mechanisms responsible for resistance to ET-743 (Trabectidin; Yondelis) in the Ewing's sarcoma cell line, TC-71. International Journal of Oncology, 27, 1605-1616. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.27.6.1605
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Manara, M. C., Perdichizzi, S., Serra, M., Pierini, R., Benini, S., Hattinger, C. M., Astolfi, A., Bagnati, R., D'Incalci, M., Picci, P., Scotlandi, K."The molecular mechanisms responsible for resistance to ET-743 (Trabectidin; Yondelis) in the Ewing's sarcoma cell line, TC-71". International Journal of Oncology 27.6 (2005): 1605-1616.
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Manara, M. C., Perdichizzi, S., Serra, M., Pierini, R., Benini, S., Hattinger, C. M., Astolfi, A., Bagnati, R., D'Incalci, M., Picci, P., Scotlandi, K."The molecular mechanisms responsible for resistance to ET-743 (Trabectidin; Yondelis) in the Ewing's sarcoma cell line, TC-71". International Journal of Oncology 27, no. 6 (2005): 1605-1616. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.27.6.1605