[PDF][PDF] The ALKF1174L mutation potentiates the oncogenic activity of MYCN in neuroblastoma

T Berry, W Luther, N Bhatnagar, Y Jamin, E Poon… - Cancer cell, 2012 - cell.com
T Berry, W Luther, N Bhatnagar, Y Jamin, E Poon, T Sanda, D Pei, B Sharma, WR Vetharoy…
Cancer cell, 2012cell.com
Summary The ALK F1174L mutation is associated with intrinsic and acquired resistance to
crizotinib and cosegregates with MYCN in neuroblastoma. In this study, we generated a
mouse model overexpressing ALK F1174L in the neural crest. Compared to ALK F1174L
and MYCN alone, co-expression of these two oncogenes led to the development of
neuroblastomas with earlier onset, higher penetrance, and enhanced lethality. ALK
F1174L/MYCN tumors exhibited increased MYCN dosage due to ALK F1174L-induced …
Summary
The ALKF1174L mutation is associated with intrinsic and acquired resistance to crizotinib and cosegregates with MYCN in neuroblastoma. In this study, we generated a mouse model overexpressing ALKF1174L in the neural crest. Compared to ALKF1174L and MYCN alone, co-expression of these two oncogenes led to the development of neuroblastomas with earlier onset, higher penetrance, and enhanced lethality. ALKF1174L/MYCN tumors exhibited increased MYCN dosage due to ALKF1174L-induced activation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR and MAPK pathways, coupled with suppression of MYCN pro-apoptotic effects. Combined treatment with the ATP-competitive mTOR inhibitor Torin2 overcame the resistance of ALKF1174L/MYCN tumors to crizotinib. Our findings demonstrate a pathogenic role for ALKF1174L in neuroblastomas overexpressing MYCN and suggest a strategy for improving targeted therapy for ALK-positive neuroblastoma.
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