Journal: Cancer Research Communications
Article Title: Targeting Pancreatic Cancer Cell Stemness by Blocking Fibronectin-Binding Integrins on Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts
doi: 10.1158/2767-9764.CRC-24-0491
Figure Lengend Snippet: Dual blockade of integrins αvβ3/α5β1 can prevent and reverse CAF-ECM assembly. A, Function-blocking antibodies targeting FN receptors prevent CAF assembly of FN/COL fibers. CAF-1299 cells were incubated with control IgG vs. indicated antibodies for 72 hours and then processed for immunostaining to examine FN and COL. Images are representative of at least three independent experiments. The graph shows the quantification of staining as mean ± SD for each marker that was measured as % area for each experiment and then normalized to IgG control. *, P < 0.05 using one-sample t test. B, Integrin-targeted antibody can disrupt preexisting CAF-produced ECM. CAF-1299 were plated and allowed to produce ECM for 72 hours before adding control IgG vs. indicated antibodies for an additional 72 hours. Samples were then processed for immunostaining to examine FN and COL. The graph shows the mean ± SD staining for each marker measured as % area in each experiment and normalized to IgG control. *, P < 0.05 using the one-sample t test. C, BsAb prevents upregulation of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), a protein that regulates cell proliferation, migration, and adhesion. CAF-1299 cells were plated and allowed to produce ECM for 72 hours and then treated with antibody for another 72 hours before cells were removed to leave behind a cell-free ECM atop which PANC1 cells were then plated. After 24 hours, the PANC1 cells were lysed and prepared for immunoblotting to detect the protein expression of CTGF. Blots are representative of at least three independent experiments. Tx, treatment.
Article Snippet: Anti-integrin αvβ3 antibody (LM609; 10 μg/mL for flow cytometry) was produced in the Cheresh Lab and is also commercially available (Millipore, MAB1976, RRID: AB_2296419).
Techniques: Blocking Assay, Incubation, Control, Immunostaining, Staining, Marker, Produced, Migration, Western Blot, Expressing