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Expression Analysis of Canine CMTM6 and CMTM4 as Potential Regulators of the PD-L1 Protein in Canine Cancers
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| Title: | Expression Analysis of Canine CMTM6 and CMTM4 as Potential Regulators of the PD-L1 Protein in Canine Cancers |
| Authors: | Takeuchi, Hiroto Browse this author | | Konnai, Satoru Browse this author →KAKEN DB | | Maekawa, Naoya Browse this author →KAKEN DB | | Minato, Erina Browse this author | | Ichikawa, Yoshiki Browse this author | | Kobayashi, Atsushi Browse this author | | Okagawa, Tomohiro Browse this author →KAKEN DB | | Murata, Shiro Browse this author →KAKEN DB | | Ohashi, Kazuhiko Browse this author →KAKEN DB |
| Keywords: | canine | | CMTM6 | | CMTM4 | | PD-L1 | | molecular identification | | cancer immunotherapy |
| Issue Date: | 11-Jun-2020 |
| Publisher: | Frontiers Media |
| Journal Title: | Frontiers in veterinary science |
| Volume: | 7 |
| Start Page: | 330 |
| Publisher DOI: | 10.3389/fvets.2020.00330 |
| Abstract: | Cancer is one of the most significant causes of death in dogs. Antibody drugs targeting the PD-1/PD-L1 axis represent a promising immunotherapy for both human and canine cancers. However, the regulation mechanisms of PD-L1 expression in canine cancers require further investigation to better understand the resistance mechanisms to anti-PD-L1 therapy. Recent reports have shown that CMTM6 and CMTM4 are critical regulators of PD-L1 protein expression in human cancer cells. By preventing PD-L1 from lysosome-mediated degradation, CMTM6 maintains PD-L1 expression on the cell surface. However, the literature has not reported on CMTM6 and CMTM4 in dogs, and their functions are completely unknown. To reveal a regulation mechanism of PD-L1 in canine cancers, this study firstly identified the gene sequences ofCMTM6andCMTM4. Then, the expression analysis of these proteins was performed by immunohistochemistry. Furthermore, the functions of CMTM6 and CMTM4 in regulating PD-L1 expression were examined by gene knockdown ofCMTM6andCMTM4. Canine CMTM6 and CMTM4 displayed high amino acid sequence identities compared with those of humans and mice. An immunohistochemical analysis using cross-reactive antibodies revealed that canine malignant melanoma and osteosarcoma express CMTM6, CMTM4, and PD-L1 simultaneously. Gene knockdown ofCMTM6andCMTM4with RNA interference significantly reduced the cell surface expression of PD-L1 in a canine cell line. These results suggest that CMTM6 and CMTM4 are regulators of PD-L1 expression in canine cancers and could serve as potential therapeutic targets to enhance antitumor immunity. |
| Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |
| Type: | article |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/2115/79211 |
| Appears in Collections: | 獣医学院・獣医学研究院 (Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine / Faculty of Veterinary Medicine) > 雑誌発表論文等 (Peer-reviewed Journal Articles, etc)
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