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Tyrosine phosphatase inhibition triggers sustained canonical serine-dependent NFκB activation via Src-dependent blockade of PP2A

, , , and . Biochemical Pharmacology, 80 (4): 439--447 (2010)
DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2010.04.028

Abstract

Activation status of Tyr-kinase Src as well as of the transcription factor NF$\kappa$B is a decisive criterion for the onset of cancer and in conveying radio-resistance. While the activation status of Src is Tyr phosphorylation-dependent, NF$\kappa$B activation requires Ser phosphorylation of its cytosolic inhibitor, I$\kappa$B$\alpha$. Since constitutive NF$\kappa$B activation was linked to tumor maintenance, its tight regulation is mandatory.We provide evidence that inhibition of pan-Tyr phosphatase activity by orthovanadate is translated via Src to inhibition of Ser phosphatase PP2A, thereby changing the physiologic response of the cell. In particular we unravelled a new sequence of molecular interactions linking initial activating Tyr416 phosphorylation of Src not to Tyr42-dependent phosphorylation and degradation of I$\kappa$B$\alpha$, but to sustained Ser177/181 phosphorylation of I$\kappa$B$\alpha$ kinase IKK$\beta$ following IL-1 stimulation. Consequently, sustained IKK$\beta$ activation provides for chronic canonical I$\kappa$B$\alpha$ degradation, thereby eliciting constitutive NF$\kappa$B activation. As the critical translator of Tyr to Ser phosphorylation we identified Ser/Thr phosphatase PP2A. We show that the catalytic subunit PP2Ac serves as a Src substrate with Tyr307 phosphorylation leading to its catalytic inhibition. Additionally to the known survival pathways triggered by Src, Src-mediated canonical and persistent NF$\kappa$B activation may fortify its tumorigenic effects. © 2010 Elsevier Inc.

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