A mesenchymal to epithelial switch in Fgf10 expression specifies an evolutionary-conserved population of ionocytes in salivary glands

Fibroblast growth factor 10 (FGF10) is well established as a mesenchyme-derived growth factor and a critical regulator of fetal organ development in mice and humans. Using a single-cell RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) atlas of salivary gland (SG) and a tamoxifen inducible Fgf10CreERT2:R26-tdTomato mouse, we show that FGF10pos cells are exclusively mesenchymal until postnatal day 5 (P5) but, after P7, there is a switch in expression and only epithelial FGF10pos cells are observed after P15. Further RNA-seq analysis of sorted mesenchymal and epithelial FGF10pos cells shows that the epithelial FGF10pos population express the hall- marks of ancient ionocyte signature Forkhead box i1 and 2 (Foxi1, Foxi2), Achaete-scute homolog 3 (Ascl3), and the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (Cftr). We propose that epithelial FGF10pos cells are specialized SG ionocytes located in ducts and important for the ionic modification of saliva. In addition, they maintain FGF10-dependent gland homeostasis via communication with FGFR2bpos ductal and myoepithelial cells

Rôle de Klotho dans la chimiosensibilisation des liposarcomes dédifférenciés : étude des voies de signalisation impliquées

Klotho (KL) is both an anti-ageing and anti-cancer protein. Analysis of clinical data highlights that high expression of KL is associated with a better overall survival of liposarcoma patients. Moreover, its expression in downregulated in dedifferentiated liposarcomas (DDLPS), a rare type of tumor associated with a poor prognosis due to high chemoresistance. Our results show that KL sensitizes DDLPS cells to chemotherapeutic agents (gemcitabine, navitoclax). So, abundance of KL in tumoral tissues could serve as a biomarker for predicting gemcitabine efficacy and so, could help for establishing personalized therapy. Moreover, drugs increasing KL expression could be tested in combination with chemotherapy. Based on KL mechanism of action, we also highlight that the combination between gemcitabine and navitoclax is very effective for killing DDLPS cells.La protéine Klotho (KL) possède des propriétés anti-vieillissement et anti-cancer. Les données cliniques montrent que l’expression de KL est associée à une meilleure survie des patients atteints de liposarcome. De plus, elle est réduite par rapport au tissu sain dans les liposarcomes dédifférenciés (DDLPS), un type de tumeur maligne rare mais de mauvais pronostic. Nos résultats montrent que KL sensibilise les DDLPS aux chimiothérapies (gemcitabine, navitoclax). L’abondance de KL dans les tumeurs pourrait donc servir de biomarqueur pour prédire l’efficacité des chimiothérapies et mettre en place une médecine plus personnalisée. De plus, des médicaments utilisés pour d’autres pathologies et connus pour stimuler l’expression de KL (Cozaar) pourraient être testés en association avec la chimiothérapie. Enfin, inspirés par le mode d’action de KL, nous avons testé la combinaison de la gemcitabine avec le navitoclax, qui s’est révélée très efficace sur les DDLPS

Deciphering the signaling pathways involved in Klotho-mediated chemosensitization of dedifferentiated liposarcomas

La protéine Klotho (KL) possède des propriétés anti-vieillissement et anti-cancer. Les données cliniques montrent que l’expression de KL est associée à une meilleure survie des patients atteints de liposarcome. De plus, elle est réduite par rapport au tissu sain dans les liposarcomes dédifférenciés (DDLPS), un type de tumeur maligne rare mais de mauvais pronostic. Nos résultats montrent que KL sensibilise les DDLPS aux chimiothérapies (gemcitabine, navitoclax). L’abondance de KL dans les tumeurs pourrait donc servir de biomarqueur pour prédire l’efficacité des chimiothérapies et mettre en place une médecine plus personnalisée. De plus, des médicaments utilisés pour d’autres pathologies et connus pour stimuler l’expression de KL (Cozaar) pourraient être testés en association avec la chimiothérapie. Enfin, inspirés par le mode d’action de KL, nous avons testé la combinaison de la gemcitabine avec le navitoclax, qui s’est révélée très efficace sur les DDLPS.Klotho (KL) is both an anti-ageing and anti-cancer protein. Analysis of clinical data highlights that high expression of KL is associated with a better overall survival of liposarcoma patients. Moreover, its expression in downregulated in dedifferentiated liposarcomas (DDLPS), a rare type of tumor associated with a poor prognosis due to high chemoresistance. Our results show that KL sensitizes DDLPS cells to chemotherapeutic agents (gemcitabine, navitoclax). So, abundance of KL in tumoral tissues could serve as a biomarker for predicting gemcitabine efficacy and so, could help for establishing personalized therapy. Moreover, drugs increasing KL expression could be tested in combination with chemotherapy. Based on KL mechanism of action, we also highlight that the combination between gemcitabine and navitoclax is very effective for killing DDLPS cells

The Role of the Anti-Aging Protein Klotho in IGF-1 Signaling and Reticular Calcium Leak: Impact on the Chemosensitivity of Dedifferentiated Liposarcomas

By inhibiting Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1-Receptor (IGF-1R) signaling, Klotho (KL) acts like an aging- and tumor-suppressor. We investigated whether KL impacts the aggressiveness of liposarcomas, in which IGF-1R signaling is frequently upregulated. Indeed, we observed that a higher KL expression in liposarcomas is associated with a better outcome for patients. Moreover, KL is downregulated in dedifferentiated liposarcomas (DDLPS) compared to well-differentiated tumors and adipose tissue. Because DDLPS are high-grade tumors associated with poor prognosis, we examined the potential of KL as a tool for overcoming therapy resistance. First, we confirmed the attenuation of IGF-1-induced calcium (Ca2+)-response and Extracellular signal-Regulated Kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) phosphorylation in KL-overexpressing human DDLPS cells. KL overexpression also reduced cell proliferation, clonogenicity, and increased apoptosis induced by gemcitabine, thapsigargin, and ABT-737, all of which are counteracted by IGF-1R-dependent signaling and activate Ca2+-dependent endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. Then, we monitored cell death and cytosolic Ca2+-responses and demonstrated that KL increases the reticular Ca2+-leakage by maintaining TRPC6 at the ER and opening the translocon. Only the latter is necessary for sensitizing DDLPS cells to reticular stressors. This was associated with ERK1/2 inhibition and could be mimicked with IGF-1R or MEK inhibitors. These observations provide a new therapeutic strategy in the management of DDLPS

Connecter des neurones artificiels et des neurones vivants: développement d’une interface fonctionnelle

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mTORC1 inhibition in cancer cells protects from glutaminolysis-mediated apoptosis during nutrient limitation

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Interfacing artificial and biological neurons: first step towards the development of autonomous implantable neurobiohybrid medical devices

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