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ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2024

GARNL3 identified as a crucial target for overcoming temozolomide resistance in EGFRvIII-positive glioblastoma.

Yun-Zhi Ling, Jia-Ru Luo, Si-Jia Cheng, Xian-Peng Meng, Jia-Yi Li, Shu-Yang Luo, Ze-Hui Zhong, Xiao-Cong Jiang, Xin Wang, Yan-Qin Ji and 1 more

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Yun-Zhi LingResearch Center, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Guangdong Medical University Huizhou 516001, Guangdong, China.
Jia-Ru LuoResearch Center, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Guangdong Medical University Huizhou 516001, Guangdong, China.
Si-Jia ChengDepartment of Administration, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Guangdong Medical University Huizhou 516001, Guangdong, China.
Xian-Peng MengResearch Center, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Guangdong Medical University Huizhou 516001, Guangdong, China.
Jia-Yi LiResearch Center, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Guangdong Medical University Huizhou 516001, Guangdong, China.
Shu-Yang LuoResearch Center, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Guangdong Medical University Huizhou 516001, Guangdong, China.
Ze-Hui ZhongResearch Center, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Guangdong Medical University Huizhou 516001, Guangdong, China.
Xiao-Cong JiangDepartment of Radiotherapy, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Guangdong Medical University Huizhou 516001, Guangdong, China.
Xin WangDepartment of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University Cambridge, MA 02115, USA.
Yan-Qin JiDepartment of Administration, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Guangdong Medical University Huizhou 516001, Guangdong, China.
Yan-Yang TuResearch Center, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Guangdong Medical University Huizhou 516001, Guangdong, China.

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objectAmplification of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and its active mutant type III (EGFRvIII), frequently occurr in glioblastoma (GBM), contributing to chemotherapy and radiation resistance in GBM. Elucidating the underlying molecular mechanism of temozolomide (TMZ) resistance in EGFRvIII GBM could offer valuable insights for cancer treatment.

methodsTo elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying EGFRvIII-mediated resistance to TMZ in GBM, we conducted a comprehensive analysis using Gene Expression Omnibus and The cancer genome atlas (TCGA) databases. Initially, we identified common significantly differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and prioritized those correlating significantly with patient prognosis as potential downstream targets of EGFRvIII and candidates for drug resistance. Additionally, we analyzed transcription factor expression changes and their correlation with candidate genes to elucidate transcriptional regulatory mechanisms. Using estimate method and databases such as Tumor IMmune Estimation Resource (TIMER) and CellMarker, we assessed immune cell infiltration in TMZ-resistant GBM and its relationship with candidate gene expression. In this study, we examined the expression differences of candidate genes in GBM cell lines following EGFRvIII intervention and in TMZ-resistant GBM cell lines. This preliminary investigation aimed to verify the regulatory impact of EGFRvIII on candidate targets and its potential involvement in TMZ resistance in GBM.

resultsNotably, GTPase Activating Rap/RanGAP Domain Like 3 (GARNL3) emerged as a key DEG associated with TMZ resistance and poor prognosis, with reduced expression correlating with altered immune cell profiles. Transcription factor analysis suggested Epiregulin (EREG) as a putative upstream regulator of GARNL3, linking it to EGFRvIII-mediated TMZ resistance. In vitro experiments confirmed EGFRvIII-mediated downregulation of GARNL3 and decreased TMZ sensitivity in GBM cell lines, further supported by reduced GARNL3 levels in TMZ-resistant GBM cells.

conclusionGARNL3 downregulation in EGFRvIII-positive and TMZ-resistant GBM implicates its role in TMZ resistance, suggesting modulation of EREG/GARNL3 signaling as a potential therapeutic strategy.

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EGFRvIIIEREGGARNL3glioblastomaimmune infiltrationtemozolomide resistance

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