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ArticleCell communication and signaling : CCS2024

Targeting NLRP3 inhibits AML progression by inducing PERK/eIF2-mediated apoptosis.

Michela Luciano, Helene Sieberer, Peter W Krenn, Hieu-Hoa Dang, Julia Vetter, Theresa Neuper, Diana Amend, Constantin Blöchl, Christian X Weichenberger, Anna Eglseer and 20 more

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Article in Cell communication and signaling : CCS, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Cell surface GRP78 and the UPR pathway as novel promising therapeutic targets in cancer: an insight into the treatment of acute leukemia by using GRP78-CART cells.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2026
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30 authors.

Michela Luciano *Department of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Helene Sieberer *Department of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Peter W KrennDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Hieu-Hoa DangDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Julia VetterBioinformatics Research Group, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Hagenberg Campus, Hagenberg, 4232, Austria.
Theresa NeuperDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Diana AmendDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Constantin BlöchlDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Christian X WeichenbergerInstitute for Biomedicine, Eurac Research, Bolzano, 39100, Italy.
Anna EglseerDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Michael S UngerDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Ancuela AndoschDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Philip SteinerInstitute of Pharmacology, Medical Faculty, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, 4020, Austria.
Daniel NeureiterCancer Cluster Salzburg, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Renate BauerDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Laura HummerDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Suzana TesanovicDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Stephanie BinderDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Dominik P ElmerDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Helen StrandtDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Susanne SchallerBioinformatics Research Group, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Hagenberg Campus, Hagenberg, 4232, Austria.
Dirk StrunkCancer Cluster Salzburg, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Lisa PleyerCancer Cluster Salzburg, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Richard GreilCancer Cluster Salzburg, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Stephan WinklerBioinformatics Research Group, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Hagenberg Campus, Hagenberg, 4232, Austria.
Tanja N HartmannDepartment of Medicine I, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
Dirk Schmidt-ArrasDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Christian G HuberDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Fritz AbergerDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria.
Jutta Horejs-HoeckDepartment of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria. jutta.horejs-hoeck@plus.ac.at.

Funding

Austrian Science Fund P33969Austrian Science Fund W1213Cancer Cluster Salzburg 20102-F2001080-FPRCancer Cluster Salzburg 20102-P1601064-FPR01-2017Interreg ITAT1054Jose Carreras DJCLS 04 R/2020Salzburger Landesregierung 20102-F1901165-KZP
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAcute myeloid leukemia (AML) is characterized by the abnormal proliferation of myeloid precursor cells and presents significant challenges in treatment due to its heterogeneity. Recently, the NLRP3 inflammasome has emerged as a potential contributor to AML pathogenesis, although its precise mechanisms remain poorly understood.

methodsPublic genome datasets were utilized to evaluate the expression of NLRP3 inflammasome-related genes (IL-1β, IL-18, ASC, and NLRP3) in AML patients compared to healthy individuals. CRISPR/Cas9 technology was employed to generate NLRP3-deficient MOLM-13 AML cells, followed by comprehensive characterization using real-time PCR, western blotting, FACS analysis, and transmission electron and immunofluorescence microscopy. Proteomic analyses were conducted to identify NLRP3-dependent alterations in protein levels, with a focus on the eIF2 kinase PERK-mediated signaling pathways. Additionally, in vivo studies were performed using a leukemic mouse model to elucidate the pathogenic role of NLRP3 in AML.

resultsElevated expression of NLRP3 was significantly associated with diminished overall survival in AML patients. Genetic deletion, pharmacological inhibition and silencing by RNA interference of NLRP3 led to decreased AML cell survival through the induction of apoptosis. Proteomic analyses uncovered NLRP3-dependent alterations in protein translation, characterized by enhanced eIF2α phosphorylation in NLRP3-deficient AML cells. Moreover, inhibition of PERK-mediated eIF2α phosphorylation reduced apoptosis by downregulating pro-apoptotic Bcl-2 family members. In vivo studies demonstrated reduced leukemic burden in mice engrafted with NLRP3 knockout AML cells, as evidenced by alleviated leukemic symptoms.

conclusionOur findings elucidate the involvement of the NLRP3/PERK/eIF2 axis as a novel driver of AML cell survival. Targeting NLRP3-induced signaling pathways, particularly through the PERK/eIF2 axis, presents a promising therapeutic strategy for AML intervention. These insights into the role of the NLRP3 inflammasome offer potential avenues for improving the prognosis and treatment outcomes of AML patients.

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ApoptosiseIF-2 KinaseEukaryotic Initiation Factor-2Leukemia, Myeloid, AcuteNLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 ProteinAnimalsCell Line, TumorDisease ProgressionHumansInflammasomesMiceSignal TransductionEIF2AK3 protein, humaneIF-2 KinaseEukaryotic Initiation Factor-2InflammasomesNLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 ProteinNLRP3 protein, humanAcute myeloid leukemiaApoptosiseIF2α, NLRP3PERK

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PMID39223663
PMCPMC11367831

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