LIM kinases are required for invasive path generation by tumor and tumor-associated stromal cells

Scott, R.W. et al. (2010) LIM kinases are required for invasive path generation by tumor and tumor-associated stromal cells. Journal of Cell Biology, 191(1), pp. 169-185. (doi: 10.1083/jcb.201002041)

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Abstract

LIM kinases 1 and 2 (LIMK1/2) are centrally positioned regulators of actin cytoskeleton dynamics. Using siRNA-mediated knockdown or a novel small molecule inhibitor, we show LIMK is required for path generation by leading tumor cells and nontumor stromal cells during collective tumor cell invasion. LIMK inhibition lowers cofilin phosphorylation, F-actin levels, serum response factor transcriptional activity and collagen contraction, and reduces invasion in three-dimensional invasion assays. Although motility was unaffected, LIMK inhibition impairs matrix protein degradation and invadopodia formation associated with significantly faster recovery times in FRAP assays indicative of reduced F-actin stability. When LIMK is knocked down in MDA-MB-231 cells, they lose the ability to lead strands of collectively invading cells. Similarly, when LIMK activity is blocked in cancer-associated fibroblasts, they are unable to lead the collective invasion of squamous carcinoma cells in an organotypic skin model. These results show that LIMK is required for matrix remodeling activities for path generation by leading cells in collective invasion.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Anderson, Professor Kurt and Crighton, Dr Diane and Morin, Dr Pierre and Machesky, Professor Laura and Olson, Professor Michael
Authors: Scott, R.W., Hooper, S., Crighton, D., Li, A., Konig, I., Munro, J., Trivier, E., Wickman, G., Morin, P., Croft, D.R., Dawson, J., Machesky, L., Anderson, K.I., Sahai, E.A., and Olson, M.F.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cancer Sciences
Journal Name:Journal of Cell Biology
ISSN:0021-9525
ISSN (Online):1540-8140

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