Neuroblastoma signalling models unveil combination therapies targeting feedback-mediated resistance
| Item Type: | Preprint |
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| Title: | Neuroblastoma signalling models unveil combination therapies targeting feedback-mediated resistance |
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| Creators Name: | Dorel, M. and Klinger, B. and Mari, T. and Toedling, J. and Blanc, E. and Messerschmidt, C. and Nadler-Holly, M. and Ziehm, M. and Sieber, A. and Hertwig, F. and Beule, D. and Eggert, A. and Schulte, J.H. and Selbach, M. and Blüthgen, N. |
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| Abstract: | Very high risk neuroblastoma is characterised by increased MAPK signalling, and targeting MAPK signalling is a promising therapeutic strategy. We used a deeply characterised panel of neuroblastoma cell lines and found that the sensitivity to MEK inhibitors varied drastically between these cell lines. By generating quantitative perturbation data and mathematical modelling, we determined potential resistance mechanisms. We found that negative feedbacks within MAPK signalling and to the IGF receptor mediate re-activation of MAPK signalling upon treatment in resistant cell lines. By using cell-line specific models, we predict that combinations of MEK inhibitors with RAF or IGFR inhibitors can overcome resistance, and tested these predictions experimentally. In addition, phospo-proteomics profiles confirm the cell-specific feedback effects and synergy of MEK and IGFR targeted treatements. Our study shows that a quantitative understanding of signalling and feedback mechanisms facilitated by models can help to develop and optimise therapeutic strategies, and our findings should be considered for the planning of future clinical trials introducing MEKi in the treatment of neuroblastoma. |
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| Keywords: | MAPK, Signalling, Synergy, Neuroblastoma |
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| Source: | bioRxiv |
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| Publisher: | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press |
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| Article Number: | 2021.06.14.448322 |
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| Date: | 14 June 2021 |
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| Official Publication: | https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.06.14.448322 |
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