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  1. Article ; Online: The Cyclin-dependent kinase 1: more than a cell cycle regulator.

    Massacci, Giorgia / Perfetto, Livia / Sacco, Francesca

    British journal of cancer

    2023  Volume 129, Issue 11, Page(s) 1707–1716

    Abstract: The Cyclin-dependent kinase 1, as a serine/threonine protein kinase, is more than a cell cycle regulator as it was originally identified. During the last decade, it has been shown to carry out versatile functions during the last decade. From cell cycle ... ...

    Abstract The Cyclin-dependent kinase 1, as a serine/threonine protein kinase, is more than a cell cycle regulator as it was originally identified. During the last decade, it has been shown to carry out versatile functions during the last decade. From cell cycle control to gene expression regulation and apoptosis, CDK1 is intimately involved in many cellular events that are vital for cell survival. Here, we provide a comprehensive catalogue of the CDK1 upstream regulators and substrates, describing how this kinase is implicated in the control of key 'cell cycle-unrelated' biological processes. Finally, we describe how deregulation of CDK1 expression and activation has been closely associated with cancer progression and drug resistance.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; CDC2 Protein Kinase/genetics ; CDC2 Protein Kinase/metabolism ; Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases/genetics ; Genes, cdc ; Cell Cycle ; Cell Division
    Chemical Substances CDC2 Protein Kinase (EC 2.7.11.22) ; Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases (EC 2.7.11.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-28
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 80075-2
    ISSN 1532-1827 ; 0007-0920
    ISSN (online) 1532-1827
    ISSN 0007-0920
    DOI 10.1038/s41416-023-02468-8
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  2. Article ; Online: Phosphoproteomics and Organelle Proteomics in Pancreatic Islets.

    Caliskan, Özüm Sehnaz / Massacci, Giorgia / Krahmer, Natalie / Sacco, Francesca

    Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)

    2022  Volume 2456, Page(s) 123–140

    Abstract: Over the recent years, mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics has undergone dramatic advances in sample preparation, instrumentation, and computational methods. Here, we describe in detail, how a workflow quantifies global protein phosphorylation in ... ...

    Abstract Over the recent years, mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics has undergone dramatic advances in sample preparation, instrumentation, and computational methods. Here, we describe in detail, how a workflow quantifies global protein phosphorylation in pancreatic islets and characterizes intracellular organelle composition on protein level by MS-based proteomics.
    MeSH term(s) Islets of Langerhans/metabolism ; Mass Spectrometry/methods ; Organelles/metabolism ; Phosphorylation ; Proteomics/methods
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1940-6029
    ISSN (online) 1940-6029
    DOI 10.1007/978-1-0716-2124-0_9
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  3. Article: Combining Mass Spectrometry-Based Phosphoproteomics with a Network-Based Approach to Reveal FLT3-Dependent Mechanisms of Chemoresistance.

    Pugliese, Giusj Monia / Latini, Sara / Massacci, Giorgia / Perfetto, Livia / Sacco, Francesca

    Proteomes

    2021  Volume 9, Issue 2

    Abstract: FLT3 mutations are the most frequently identified genetic alterations in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and are associated with poor clinical outcome, relapse and chemotherapeutic resistance. Elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying FLT3-dependent ... ...

    Abstract FLT3 mutations are the most frequently identified genetic alterations in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and are associated with poor clinical outcome, relapse and chemotherapeutic resistance. Elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying FLT3-dependent pathogenesis and drug resistance is a crucial goal of biomedical research. Given the complexity and intricacy of protein signaling networks, deciphering the molecular basis of FLT3-driven drug resistance requires a systems approach. Here we discuss how the recent advances in mass spectrometry (MS)-based (phospho) proteomics and multiparametric analysis accompanied by emerging computational approaches offer a platform to obtain and systematically analyze cell-specific signaling networks and to identify new potential therapeutic targets.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-27
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2720995-7
    ISSN 2227-7382
    ISSN 2227-7382
    DOI 10.3390/proteomes9020019
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  4. Article: Transcription Factor Activation Profiles (TFAP) identify compounds promoting differentiation of Acute Myeloid Leukemia cell lines.

    Riccio, Federica / Micarelli, Elisa / Secci, Riccardo / Giuliani, Giulio / Vumbaca, Simone / Massacci, Giorgia / Castagnoli, Luisa / Fuoco, Claudia / Cesareni, Gianni

    Cell death discovery

    2022  Volume 8, Issue 1, Page(s) 16

    Abstract: Repurposing of drugs for new therapeutic use has received considerable attention for its potential to limit time and cost of drug development. Here we present a new strategy to identify chemicals that are likely to promote a desired phenotype. We used ... ...

    Abstract Repurposing of drugs for new therapeutic use has received considerable attention for its potential to limit time and cost of drug development. Here we present a new strategy to identify chemicals that are likely to promote a desired phenotype. We used data from the Connectivity Map (CMap) to produce a ranked list of drugs according to their potential to activate transcription factors that mediate myeloid differentiation of leukemic progenitor cells. To validate our strategy, we tested the in vitro differentiation potential of candidate compounds using the HL-60 human cell line as a myeloid differentiation model. Ten out of 22 compounds, which were ranked high in the inferred list, were confirmed to promote significant differentiation of HL-60. These compounds may be considered candidate for differentiation therapy. The method that we have developed is versatile and it can be adapted to different drug repurposing projects.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2058-7716
    ISSN 2058-7716
    DOI 10.1038/s41420-021-00811-7
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  5. Article ; Online: Unveiling the signaling network of FLT3-ITD AML improves drug sensitivity prediction.

    Latini, Sara / Venafra, Veronica / Massacci, Giorgia / Bica, Valeria / Graziosi, Simone / Pugliese, Giusj Monia / Iannuccelli, Marta / Frioni, Filippo / Minnella, Gessica / Marra, John Donald / Chiusolo, Patrizia / Pepe, Gerardo / Helmer Citterich, Manuela / Mougiakakos, Dimitros / Böttcher, Martin / Fischer, Thomas / Perfetto, Livia / Sacco, Francesca

    eLife

    2024  Volume 12

    Abstract: Currently, the identification of patient-specific therapies in cancer is mainly informed by personalized genomic analysis. In the setting of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), patient-drug treatment matching fails in a subset of patients harboring atypical ... ...

    Abstract Currently, the identification of patient-specific therapies in cancer is mainly informed by personalized genomic analysis. In the setting of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), patient-drug treatment matching fails in a subset of patients harboring atypical internal tandem duplications (ITDs) in the tyrosine kinase domain of the FLT3 gene. To address this unmet medical need, here we develop a systems-based strategy that integrates multiparametric analysis of crucial signaling pathways, and patient-specific genomic and transcriptomic data with a prior knowledge signaling network using a Boolean-based formalism. By this approach, we derive personalized predictive models describing the signaling landscape of AML FLT3-ITD positive cell lines and patients. These models enable us to derive mechanistic insight into drug resistance mechanisms and suggest novel opportunities for combinatorial treatments. Interestingly, our analysis reveals that the JNK kinase pathway plays a crucial role in the tyrosine kinase inhibitor response of FLT3-ITD cells through cell cycle regulation. Finally, our work shows that patient-specific logic models have the potential to inform precision medicine approaches.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Signal Transduction ; Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/drug therapy ; Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/genetics ; MAP Kinase Signaling System ; Cell Line ; Drug Resistance ; fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase 3/genetics
    Chemical Substances FLT3 protein, human (EC 2.7.10.1) ; fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase 3 (EC 2.7.10.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2687154-3
    ISSN 2050-084X ; 2050-084X
    ISSN (online) 2050-084X
    ISSN 2050-084X
    DOI 10.7554/eLife.90532
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  6. Article ; Online: Impact of FLT3-ITD location on cytarabine sensitivity in AML: a network-based approach.

    Pugliese, Giusj Monia / Venafra, Veronica / Bica, Valeria / Massacci, Giorgia / Latini, Sara / Graziosi, Simone / Fischer, Thomas / Mougiakakos, Dimitrios / Boettcher, Martin / Perfetto, Livia / Sacco, Francesca

    Leukemia

    2023  Volume 37, Issue 5, Page(s) 1151–1155

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Cytarabine/pharmacology ; Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/drug therapy ; Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/genetics ; Cell Line, Tumor ; fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase 3/genetics ; Mutation
    Chemical Substances Cytarabine (04079A1RDZ) ; fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase 3 (EC 2.7.10.1) ; FLT3 protein, human (EC 2.7.10.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-25
    Publishing country England
    Document type Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Letter
    ZDB-ID 807030-1
    ISSN 1476-5551 ; 0887-6924
    ISSN (online) 1476-5551
    ISSN 0887-6924
    DOI 10.1038/s41375-023-01881-5
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  7. Article: Integrating Patient-Specific Information into Logic Models of Complex Diseases: Application to Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

    Palma, Alessandro / Iannuccelli, Marta / Rozzo, Ilaria / Licata, Luana / Perfetto, Livia / Massacci, Giorgia / Castagnoli, Luisa / Cesareni, Gianni / Sacco, Francesca

    Journal of personalized medicine

    2021  Volume 11, Issue 2

    Abstract: High throughput technologies such as deep sequencing and proteomics are increasingly becoming mainstream in clinical practice and support diagnosis and patient stratification. Developing computational models that recapitulate cell physiology and its ... ...

    Abstract High throughput technologies such as deep sequencing and proteomics are increasingly becoming mainstream in clinical practice and support diagnosis and patient stratification. Developing computational models that recapitulate cell physiology and its perturbations in disease is a required step to help with the interpretation of results of high content experiments and to devise personalized treatments. As complete cell-models are difficult to achieve, given limited experimental information and insurmountable computational problems, approximate approaches should be considered. We present here a general approach to modeling complex diseases by embedding patient-specific genomics data into actionable logic models that take into account prior knowledge. We apply the strategy to acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and assemble a network of logical relationships linking most of the genes that are found frequently mutated in AML patients. We derive Boolean models from this network and we show that by priming the model with genomic data we can infer relevant patient-specific clinical features. Here we propose that the integration of literature-derived causal networks with patient-specific data should be explored to help bedside decisions.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-10
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662248-8
    ISSN 2075-4426
    ISSN 2075-4426
    DOI 10.3390/jpm11020117
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  8. Article ; Online: A key role of the WEE1-CDK1 axis in mediating TKI-therapy resistance in FLT3-ITD positive acute myeloid leukemia patients.

    Massacci, Giorgia / Venafra, Veronica / Latini, Sara / Bica, Valeria / Pugliese, Giusj Monia / Graziosi, Simone / Klingelhuber, Felix / Krahmer, Natalie / Fischer, Thomas / Mougiakakos, Dimitrios / Boettcher, Martin / Perfetto, Livia / Sacco, Francesca

    Leukemia

    2022  Volume 37, Issue 2, Page(s) 288–297

    Abstract: The insertion site of the internal tandem duplications (ITDs) in the FLT3 gene affects the sensitivity to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) therapy in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Patients with the ITD in the tyrosine kinase domain lack effective ... ...

    Abstract The insertion site of the internal tandem duplications (ITDs) in the FLT3 gene affects the sensitivity to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) therapy in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Patients with the ITD in the tyrosine kinase domain lack effective therapeutic options. Here, to identify genotype-driven strategies increasing the TKI therapy efficacy, we developed SignalingProfiler, a strategy supporting the integration of high-sensitive mass spectrometry-based (phospho)proteomics, RNA sequencing datasets with literature-derived signaling networks. The approach generated FLT3-ITD genotype-specific predictive models and revealed a conserved role of the WEE1-CDK1 axis in TKIs resistance. Remarkably, pharmacological inhibition of the WEE1 kinase synergizes and strengthens the pro-apoptotic effect of TKIs therapy in cell lines and patient-derived primary blasts. Finally, we propose a new molecular mechanism of TKIs resistance in AML and suggest the combination of WEE1 inhibitor and TKI as a therapeutic option to improve patients clinical outcome.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Protein Kinase Inhibitors/pharmacology ; Protein Kinase Inhibitors/therapeutic use ; Drug Resistance, Neoplasm/genetics ; Cell Line ; Signal Transduction ; Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/drug therapy ; Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/genetics ; fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase 3/genetics ; fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase 3/metabolism ; Mutation ; Protein-Tyrosine Kinases/genetics ; Protein-Tyrosine Kinases/metabolism ; Cell Cycle Proteins/genetics ; Cell Cycle Proteins/metabolism ; CDC2 Protein Kinase/genetics ; CDC2 Protein Kinase/metabolism ; CDC2 Protein Kinase/pharmacology
    Chemical Substances Protein Kinase Inhibitors ; fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase 3 (EC 2.7.10.1) ; FLT3 protein, human (EC 2.7.10.1) ; WEE1 protein, human (EC 2.7.10.2) ; Protein-Tyrosine Kinases (EC 2.7.10.1) ; Cell Cycle Proteins ; CDK1 protein, human (EC 2.7.11.22) ; CDC2 Protein Kinase (EC 2.7.11.22)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 807030-1
    ISSN 1476-5551 ; 0887-6924
    ISSN (online) 1476-5551
    ISSN 0887-6924
    DOI 10.1038/s41375-022-01785-w
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  9. Article ; Online: SCA-1 micro-heterogeneity in the fate decision of dystrophic fibro/adipogenic progenitors.

    Giuliani, Giulio / Vumbaca, Simone / Fuoco, Claudia / Gargioli, Cesare / Giorda, Ezio / Massacci, Giorgia / Palma, Alessandro / Reggio, Alessio / Riccio, Federica / Rosina, Marco / Vinci, Maria / Castagnoli, Luisa / Cesareni, Gianni

    Cell death & disease

    2021  Volume 12, Issue 1, Page(s) 122

    Abstract: The term micro-heterogeneity refers to non-genetic cell to cell variability observed in a bell-shaped distribution of the expression of a trait within a population. The contribution of micro-heterogeneity to physiology and pathology remains largely ... ...

    Abstract The term micro-heterogeneity refers to non-genetic cell to cell variability observed in a bell-shaped distribution of the expression of a trait within a population. The contribution of micro-heterogeneity to physiology and pathology remains largely uncharacterised. To address such an issue, we investigated the impact of heterogeneity in skeletal muscle fibro/adipogenic progenitors (FAPs) isolated from an animal model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the mdx mouse. FAPs play an essential role in muscle homoeostasis. However, in pathological conditions or ageing, they are the source of intramuscular infiltrations of fibrotic or adipose tissue. By applying a multiplex flow cytometry assay, we characterised and purified from mdx muscles two FAP cell states expressing different levels of SCA-1. The two cell states are morphologically identical and repopulate each other after several growth cycles. However, they differ in their in vitro behaviour. Cells expressing higher levels of SCA-1 (SCA1-High-FAPs) differentiate more readily into adipocytes while, when exposed to a fibrogenic stimulation, increase the expression of Col1a1 and Timp1 mRNA. A transcriptomic analysis confirmed the adipogenic propensity of SCA1-High-FAPs. In addition, SCA1-High-FAPs proliferate more extensively ex vivo and display more proliferating cells in dystrophic muscles in comparison to SCA1-Low-FAPs. Adipogenesis of both FAP cell states is inhibited in vitro by leucocytes from young dystrophic mice, while leucocytes isolated from aged dystrophic mice are less effective in limiting the adipogenesis of SCA1-High-FAPs suggesting a differential regulatory effect of the microenvironment on micro-heterogeneity. Our data suggest that FAP micro-heterogeneity is modulated in pathological conditions and that this heterogeneity in turn may impact on the behaviour of interstitial mesenchymal cells in genetic diseases.
    MeSH term(s) Adipogenesis/physiology ; Animals ; Antigens, Ly/metabolism ; Cell Differentiation ; Membrane Proteins/metabolism ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells/metabolism ; Mice
    Chemical Substances Antigens, Ly ; Ly6a protein, mouse ; Membrane Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-25
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2541626-1
    ISSN 2041-4889 ; 2041-4889
    ISSN (online) 2041-4889
    ISSN 2041-4889
    DOI 10.1038/s41419-021-03408-1
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  10. Article ; Online: The immunosuppressant drug azathioprine restrains adipogenesis of muscle Fibro/Adipogenic Progenitors from dystrophic mice by affecting AKT signaling.

    Reggio, Alessio / Spada, Filomena / Rosina, Marco / Massacci, Giorgia / Zuccotti, Alessandro / Fuoco, Claudia / Gargioli, Cesare / Castagnoli, Luisa / Cesareni, Gianni

    Scientific reports

    2019  Volume 9, Issue 1, Page(s) 4360

    Abstract: Fibro/Adipogenic Progenitors (FAPs) define a stem cell population playing a pro-regenerative role after muscle damage. When removed from their natural niche, FAPs readily differentiate into adipocytes or fibroblasts. This digressive differentiation ... ...

    Abstract Fibro/Adipogenic Progenitors (FAPs) define a stem cell population playing a pro-regenerative role after muscle damage. When removed from their natural niche, FAPs readily differentiate into adipocytes or fibroblasts. This digressive differentiation potential, which is kept under tight control in the healthy muscle niche, contributes to fat and scar infiltrations in degenerative myopathies, such as in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Controlling FAP differentiation by means of small molecules may contribute to delay the adverse consequences of the progressive pathological degeneration while offering, at the same time, a wider temporal window for gene therapy and cell-based strategies. In a high content phenotypic screening, we identified the immunosuppressant, azathioprine (AZA) as a negative modulator of FAP adipogenesis. We show here that AZA negatively affects the adipogenic propensity of FAPs purified from wild type and mdx mice by impairing the expression of the master adipogenic regulator, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ). We show that this inhibition correlates with a decline in the activation of the AKT-mTOR axis, the main pathway that transduces the pro-adipogenic stimulus triggered by insulin. In addition, AZA exerts a cytostatic effect that has a negative impact on the mitotic clonal process that is required for the terminal differentiation of the preadipocyte-committed cells.
    MeSH term(s) Adipogenesis/drug effects ; Animals ; Azathioprine/pharmacology ; Cell Differentiation/drug effects ; Cells, Cultured ; Disease Models, Animal ; Fibroblasts/drug effects ; Fibroblasts/metabolism ; Immunosuppressive Agents/pharmacology ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred mdx ; Models, Biological ; Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne ; Myoblasts, Skeletal/drug effects ; Myoblasts, Skeletal/metabolism ; PPAR gamma ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt/metabolism ; Signal Transduction/drug effects ; Stem Cells/drug effects ; Stem Cells/metabolism ; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Immunosuppressive Agents ; PPAR gamma ; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases (EC 2.7.1.1) ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt (EC 2.7.11.1) ; Azathioprine (MRK240IY2L)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-03-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-019-39538-y
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