A Testosterone Metabolite 19-Hydroxyandrostenedione Induces Neuroendocrine Trans-Differentiation of Prostate Cancer Cells via an Ectopic Olfactory Receptor.
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Olfactory receptor OR51E2, also known as a Prostate Specific G-Protein Receptor, is highly expressed in prostate cancer but its function is not well understood. Through in silico and in vitro analyses, we identified 24 agonists and 1 antagonist for this receptor. We detected that agonist 19-hydroxyandrostenedione, a product of the aromatase reaction, is endogenously produced upon receptor activation. We characterized the effects of receptor activation on metabolism using a prostate cancer cell line and demonstrated decreased intracellular anabolic signals and cell viability, induction of cell cycle arrest, and increased expression of neuronal markers. Furthermore, upregulation of neuron-specific enolase by agonist treatment was abolished in OR51E2-KO cells. The results of our study suggest that OR51E2 activation results in neuroendocrine trans-differentiation. These findings reveal a new role for OR51E2 and establish this G-protein coupled receptor as a novel therapeutic target in the treatment of prostate cancer.
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Cited Authors
- Abaffy, T; Bain, JR; Muehlbauer, MJ; Spasojevic, I; Lodha, S; Bruguera, E; O'Neal, SK; Kim, SY; Matsunami, H
Published Date
- 2018
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 8 /
Start / End Page
- 162 -
PubMed ID
- 29892571
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC5985834
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 2234-943X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.3389/fonc.2018.00162
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Switzerland