Dynamic Interplay in Tumor Ecosystems : Communication between Hepatoma Cells and Fibroblasts

Tumors are intricate ecosystems where cancer cells and non-malignant stromal cells, including cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), engage in complex communication. In this study, we investigated the interaction between poorly (HLE) and well-differentiated (HuH7) hepatoma cells and LX2 fibroblasts. We explored various communication channels, including soluble factors, metabolites, extracellular vesicles (EVs), and miRNAs. Co-culture with HLE cells induced LX2 to produce higher levels of laminin β1, type IV collagen, and CD44, with pronounced syndecan-1 shedding. Conversely, in HuH7/LX2 co-culture, fibronectin, thrombospondin-1, type IV collagen, and cell surface syndecan-1 were dominant matrix components. Integrins α6β4 and α6β1 were upregulated in HLE, while α5β1 and αVβ1 were increased in HuH7. HLE-stimulated LX2 produced excess MMP-2 and 9, whereas HuH7-stimulated LX2 produced excess MMP-1. LX2 activated MAPK and Wnt signaling in hepatoma cells, and conversely, hepatoma-derived EVs upregulated MAPK and Wnt in LX2 cells. LX2-derived EVs induced over tenfold upregulation of SPOCK1/testican-1 in hepatoma EV cargo. We also identified liver cancer-specific miRNAs in hepatoma EVs, with potential implications for early diagnosis. In summary, our study reveals tumor type-dependent communication between hepatoma cells and fibroblasts, shedding light on potential implications for tumor progression. However, the clinical relevance of liver cancer-specific miRNAs requires further investigation.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:24

Enthalten in:

International journal of molecular sciences - 24(2023), 18 vom: 12. Sept.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Petővári, Gábor [VerfasserIn]
Tóth, Gábor [VerfasserIn]
Turiák, Lilla [VerfasserIn]
L Kiss, Anna [VerfasserIn]
Pálóczi, Krisztina [VerfasserIn]
Sebestyén, Anna [VerfasserIn]
Pesti, Adrián [VerfasserIn]
Kiss, András [VerfasserIn]
Baghy, Kornélia [VerfasserIn]
Dezső, Katalin [VerfasserIn]
Füle, Tibor [VerfasserIn]
Tátrai, Péter [VerfasserIn]
Kovalszky, Ilona [VerfasserIn]
Reszegi, Andrea [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Cell communication
Collagen Type IV
Extracellular vesicle
Fibroblast
Hepatoma cell
Invasion
Journal Article
Metabolism
MiRNA
Proteoglycans
SPOCK1 protein, human
Stroma
Syndecan-1
Tumor

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 29.09.2023

Date Revised 03.10.2023

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/ijms241813996

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM362585660