Dual Blockade of Lactate/GPR81 and PD-1/PD-L1 Pathways Enhances the Anti-Tumor Effects of Metformin

Autor: Shaomeng Chen, Xiuman Zhou, Xin Yang, Wanqiong Li, Shuzhen Li, Zheng Hu, Chen Ling, Ranran Shi, Juan Liu, Guanyu Chen, Nazi Song, Xianxing Jiang, Xinghua Sui, Yanfeng Gao
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Biomolecules, Vol 11, Iss 9, p 1373 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2218-273X
DOI: 10.3390/biom11091373
Popis: Metformin is a widely used antidiabetic drug for cancer prevention and treatment. However, the overproduction of lactic acid and its inefficiency in cancer therapy limit its application. Here, we demonstrate the synergistic effects of the lactate/GPR81 blockade (3-hydroxy-butyrate, 3-OBA) and metformin on inhibiting cancer cells growth in vitro. Simultaneously, this combination could inhibit glycolysis and OXPHOS metabolism, as well as inhibiting tumor growth and reducing serum lactate levels in tumor-bearing mice. Interestingly, we observed that this combination could enhance the functions of Jurkat cells in vitro and CD8+ T cells in vivo. In addition, considering that 3-OBA could recover the inhibitory effects of metformin on PD-1 expression, we further determined the dual blockade effects of PD-1/PD-L1 and lactate/GPR81 on the antitumor activity of metformin. Our results suggested that this dual blockade strategy could remarkably enhance the anti-tumor effects of metformin, or even lead to tumor regression. In conclusion, our study has proposed a novel and robust strategy for a future application of metformin in cancer treatment.
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