Allosteric SHP2 inhibition enhances regorafenib's effectiveness in colorectal cancer treatment

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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer globally. Regorafenib, a multi-target kinase inhibitor, has been approved for treating metastatic colorectal cancer patients who have undergone at least two prior standard anti-cancer therapies. However, regorafenib efficacy as a single agent remains suboptimal. A promising target at the crossroads of multiple signaling pathways is the Src homology 2 domain-containing protein tyrosine phosphatase (SHP2). However, a combination approach using SHP2 inhibitors (SHP099) and anti-angiogenic drugs (Regorafenib) has not been reported in current research. In this study, we conducted in vitro experiments combining SHP099 and regorafenib and established an MC-38 colon cancer allograft mouse model. Our results revealed that co-treatment with SHP099 and regorafenib significantly inhibited cell viability and altered the biological characteristics of tumor cells compared with treatment alone in vitro. Furthermore, the combination strategy demonstrated superior therapeutic efficacy compared to monotherapy with either drug. This was evidenced by reduced tumor size, decreased proliferation, increased apoptosis, normalized tumor microvasculature, and improved antitumor immune response in vivo. These findings suggest that the combination of an SHP2 inhibitor and regorafenib is a promising therapeutic approach for patients with colorectal cancer.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:709

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Biochemical and biophysical research communications - 709(2024) vom: 21. Apr., Seite 149812

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Han, Xiao [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Weicheng [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Rui [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Wei [VerfasserIn]
Zhu, Lijun [VerfasserIn]
Xu, Qiang [VerfasserIn]
Guo, Wenjie [VerfasserIn]
Gu, Yanhong [VerfasserIn]

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24T2A1DOYB
Antineoplastic Agents
Colorectal cancer
Journal Article
Phenylurea Compounds
Pyridines
Regorafenib
SHP099
SHP2 inhibitor
VEGFR

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Date Completed 15.04.2024

Date Revised 30.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.149812

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NLM370543874