Copper induces p53 unfolding in cancer cells, resulting in invasion and chemoresistance
Muller, P. A. J.; Bell, S. J.; Richards, H. L.; Massey, E. J.; Newson, Z.; Tarrant, E.; Morrison, M.; Galvin, M.; Simpson, K.; Le Quesne, J.; Aschauer, L.; von Grabowiecki, Y.
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Copper has been shown to play an important role in cancers, enhancing cell proliferation, remodelling the microenvironment and enhancing the function of oncogenes. Here we show that copper turns the tumour suppressor p53 protein into a pro-oncogenic protein. Mutations in the TP53 gene often lead to expression of various mutant p53 proteins. Mutant proteins often lose some or all wild type function and gain novel pro-tumourigenic functions, which can be partially attributed to protein unfolding. Here we show that copper accumulates in tumours, unfolds WTp53 and promotes chemoresistance. Unfolding of WT p53 results in interaction with mutant p53-specific interacting proteins TAp63 and Ago2 and promotes invasion. Interestingly, partially-functional p53 mutants that are frequently observed in lung cancers, are more affected by copper than WTp53. Our results suggest that small increases in copper impair WT p53 function and augment mutant p53 function, which could partially be restored by the chelator Trien.
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