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ArticleStem cell research & therapy2022

Expansion of mouse castration-resistant intermediate prostate stem cells in vitro.

Yalan Xu, Jie Mu, Zhixia Zhou, Yu Leng, Yali Yu, Xiuyue Song, Aihua Liu, Hai Zhu, Jing Li, Dong Wang

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Article in Stem cell research & therapy, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 4 papers.

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Yalan Xu *Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China.
Jie Mu *College of Life Sciences, and School of Pharmacy, Medical College, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, 266071, China.
Zhixia ZhouInstitute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China.
Yu LengInstitute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China.
Yali YuInstitute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China.
Xiuyue SongInstitute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China.
Aihua LiuCollege of Life Sciences, and School of Pharmacy, Medical College, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, 266071, China.
Hai ZhuDepartment of Urology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266011, China. shijingzhou@163.com.
Jing LiInstitute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China. jingli@qdu.edu.cn.
Dong WangInstitute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China. dongwang@qdu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3489-915X
Qingdao University · CN

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Abstract

backgroundMost castration-resistant prostate cancers (CRPCs) have a luminal phenotype with high androgen receptor (AR) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) expression. Currently, it is difficult to culture castration-resistant luminal cells with AR and PSA expression.

methodsWe formulated a custom-made medium and isolated primary cells from the prostate of adult wild-type (WT) and TRAMP mice. The cells were characterized by immunofluorescence staining, transcriptomic analysis, and qRT-PCR verification. Their self-renewal and differentiation potential in vitro and in vivo were examined. We treated the cells with androgen deprivation and enzalutamide and performed immunofluorescence staining and western blotting to analyze their expression of AR and PSA.

resultsWe isolated a novel type of castration-resistant intermediate prostate stem cells (CRIPSCs) from adult WT and TRAMP mice. The mouse CRIPSCs proliferated rapidly in two-dimensional (2D) culture dishes and can be cultured for more than six months. The mouse CRIPSCs expressed luminal markers (AR, PSA, and Dsg4), basal markers (CK5 and p63), Psca, and the intermediate cell marker (Ivl). Transcriptomic analysis showed that the mouse CRIPSCs had upregulated signaling pathways related to cancer development and drug resistance. In the long-term culture, TRAMP CRIPSCs had higher expression of the genes related to stem cells and cancers than WT mice. Both WT and TRAMP CRIPSCs formed organoids in Matrigel. WT CRIPSCs did not form prostate tissues when transplanted in vivo without urogenital sinus mesenchyme (UGM) cells. In contrast, TRAMP CRIPSCs formed prostate ducts in NOG mice without UGM  cells and differentiated into luminal, basal, and neuroendocrine cells. Androgens regulated AR translocation between the nucleus and cytoplasm in the mouse CRIPSCs. Treatment of androgen deprivation  (ADT) and enzalutamide reduced AR expression in WT and TRAMP CRIPSCs; however, this treatment promoted PSA expression in TRAMP, while not WT CRIPSCs, similar to the clinical observations of CRPC.

conclusionsOur study established a method for isolating and expanding mouse CRIPSCs in 2D culture dishes. Mouse CRIPSCs had markers of basal and luminal cells, including AR and PSA, and can differentiate into prostate organoids and tissues. TRAMP CRIPSCs had elevated PSA expression upon ADT and enzalutamide treatment. Our method can be translated into clinical settings for CRPC precision medicine.

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Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-ResistantAndrogen AntagonistsAndrogensAnimalsCastrationDesmogleinsHumansMaleMiceNitrilesProstateProstate-Specific AntigenReceptors, AndrogenStem CellsAndrogen AntagonistsAndrogensDesmogleinsDSG4 protein, humanNitrilesProstate-Specific AntigenReceptors, AndrogenAndrogen deprivationAndrogen receptorcastration-resistant prostate cancerEnzalutamideIntermediate cellProstate-specific antigenStem cell

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PMID35841025
PMCPMC9284701
OpenAlexW4285593842

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