Potential implication of IL-24 in lymphangiogenesis of human breast cancer

  • Authors:
    • Natasha C. Frewer
    • Lin Ye
    • Ping-Hui Sun
    • Sioned Owen
    • Ke Ji
    • Kathryn A. Frewer
    • Rachel Hargest
    • Wen G. Jiang
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  • Published online on: March 27, 2013     https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2013.1319
  • Pages: 1097-1104
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Abstract

Lymphangiogenesis is involved in the dissemination of malignant cells from solid tumours to regional lymph nodes and possibly to various distant sites. Lymphangiogenesis is regulated by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-C and VEGF-D. Interleukin (IL)-24 is known as a cytokine with potent antitumour and tumour-suppressive activity which functions through its receptor (IL-22R). Expression of IL-24 has been shown to be reduced in breast cancer, and the reduced expression is associated with lymphatic metastases and a poor prognosis. However, the involvement of IL-24 in lymphangiogenesis during lymphatic metastasis remains unclear. The aim of the present study was to determine whether there is an association between IL-24, IL-22R and lymphangiogenic factors and markers in breast cancer. Analysis of IL-24, IL-22R and lymphangiogenic factors in malignant breast tissue samples (n=127) revealed a correlation between increased expression of lymphangiogenic markers (podoplanin, Prox-1 and LYVE-1) and reduced levels of IL-24 and IL-22R. Samples stained with a high degree of positivity for lymphangiogenic factors and markers whereas staining for IL-24 was weak. In vitro assays showed that the average perimeter length of microtubules formed by endothelial cells treated with IL-24 was significantly reduced compared to the control. The growth of endothelial cells was significantly reduced when exposed to a high concentration of IL-24 (250 ng/ml). Treatment of HECV cells with IL-24 resulted in significantly reduced expression of VEGF-C (P<0.05) and VEGF-D (P<0.001). In conclusion, reduced expression of IL-24 and IL-22R in breast cancer is correlated with increased expression of specific lymphangiogenic markers. IL-24 suppressed in vitro growth and microtubule formation of endothelial cells. IL-24 may downregulate the expression of lymphangiogenic markers and factors although further research is required. This suggests that IL-24 plays a profound role in suppressing tumour lymphangiogenesis, thereby, reducing the likelihood of cancer metastasis via the lymphatic route.
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Frewer NC, Ye L, Sun P, Owen S, Ji K, Frewer KA, Hargest R and Jiang WG: Potential implication of IL-24 in lymphangiogenesis of human breast cancer. Int J Mol Med 31: 1097-1104, 2013
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Frewer, N.C., Ye, L., Sun, P., Owen, S., Ji, K., Frewer, K.A. ... Jiang, W.G. (2013). Potential implication of IL-24 in lymphangiogenesis of human breast cancer. International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 31, 1097-1104. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2013.1319
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Frewer, N. C., Ye, L., Sun, P., Owen, S., Ji, K., Frewer, K. A., Hargest, R., Jiang, W. G."Potential implication of IL-24 in lymphangiogenesis of human breast cancer". International Journal of Molecular Medicine 31.5 (2013): 1097-1104.
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Frewer, N. C., Ye, L., Sun, P., Owen, S., Ji, K., Frewer, K. A., Hargest, R., Jiang, W. G."Potential implication of IL-24 in lymphangiogenesis of human breast cancer". International Journal of Molecular Medicine 31, no. 5 (2013): 1097-1104. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2013.1319