Article ; Online: Smad4 loss synergizes with TGFα overexpression in promoting pancreatic metaplasia, PanIN development, and fibrosis.
PloS one
2015 Volume 10, Issue 3, Page(s) e0120851
Abstract: ... but not PDAC. TGF-β signaling pathway is pivotal to the development of PDAC and tissue fibrosis. Here ... MT-TGFα, and S4 mice were examined for tumor development and fibrotic responses. PanIN lesions and ... advanced ADM, increased fibrosis, increased numbers of PanIN lesions, overexpression ...
| Abstract | Aims: While overexpression of TGFα has been reported in human pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), mice with overexpressed TGFα develop premalignant pancreatic acinar-to-ductal metaplasia (ADM) but not PDAC. TGF-β signaling pathway is pivotal to the development of PDAC and tissue fibrosis. Here we sought to investigate the interplay between TGFα and TGF-β signaling in pancreatic tumorigenesis and fibrosis, namely via Smad4 inactivation. Methods: The MT-TGFα mouse was crossed with a new Smad4 conditional knock-out mouse (Smad4flox/flox;p48-Cre or S4) to generate Smad4flox/flox;MT-TGFα;p48-Cre (STP). After TGFα overexpression was induced with zinc sulfate water for eight months, the pancreata of the STP, MT-TGFα, and S4 mice were examined for tumor development and fibrotic responses. PanIN lesions and number of ducts were counted, and proliferation was measured by Ki67 immunohistochemistry (IHC). Qualitative analysis of fibrosis was analyzed by Trichrome Masson and Sirius Red staining, while vimentin was used for quantification. Expression analyses of fibrosis, pancreatitis, or desmoplasia associated markers (α-SMA, Shh, COX-2, Muc6, Col1a1, and Ctgf) were performed by IHC and/or qRT-PCR. Results: Our STP mice exhibited advanced ADM, increased fibrosis, increased numbers of PanIN lesions, overexpression of chronic pancreatitis-related marker Muc6, and elevated expression of desmoplasia-associated marker Col1A1, compared to the MT-TGFα mice. The inactivation of Smad4 in the exocrine compartment was responsible for both the enhanced PanIN formation and fibrosis in the pancreas. The phenotype of the STP mice represents a transient state from ADMs to PanINs, closely mimicking the interface area seen in human chronic pancreatitis associated with PDAC. Conclusion: We have documented a novel mouse model, the STP mice, which displayed histologic presentations reminiscent to those of human chronic pancreatitis with signs of early tumorigenesis. The STP mice could be a suitable animal model for interrogating the transition of chronic pancreatitis to pancreatic cancer. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Acinar Cells/pathology ; Animals ; Biomarkers/metabolism ; Carcinogenesis/genetics ; Disease Progression ; Epithelial Cells/pathology ; Fibrosis ; Gene Expression ; Gene Knockout Techniques ; Humans ; Metaplasia/genetics ; Metaplasia/pathology ; Mice ; Mice, Transgenic ; Pancreas/pathology ; Pancreatic Diseases/genetics ; Pancreatic Diseases/pathology ; Pancreatic Ducts/pathology ; Pancreatitis/metabolism ; Signal Transduction ; Smad4 Protein/deficiency ; Smad4 Protein/genetics ; Smad4 Protein/metabolism ; Transforming Growth Factor alpha/genetics |
| Chemical Substances | Biomarkers ; Smad4 Protein ; Transforming Growth Factor alpha |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2015 |
| Publishing country | United States |
| Document type | Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
| ISSN | 1932-6203 |
| ISSN (online) | 1932-6203 |
| DOI | 10.1371/journal.pone.0120851 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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