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The Activation of PPARγ by (2Z,4E,6E)-2-methoxyocta-2,4,6-trienoic Acid Counteracts the Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition Process in Skin Carcinogenesis

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CELLS
Volume 12, Issue 7, Pages -

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MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/cells12071007

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skin carcinoma; PPAR gamma; EMT; octatrienoic acid

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The PPAR gamma activators Octa and A02 may prevent and treat keratinocyte-derived skin cancer by inhibiting the epithelial-mesenchymal transition and reducing DNA damage.
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is the most common UV-induced keratinocyte-derived cancer, and its progression is characterized by the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process. We previously demonstrated that PPAR gamma activation by 2,4,6-octatrienoic acid (Octa) prevents cutaneous UV damage. We investigated the possible role of the PPAR gamma activators Octa and the new compound (2Z,4E,6E)-2-methoxyocta-2,4,6-trienoic acid (A02) in targeting keratinocyte-derived skin cancer. Like Octa, A02 exerted a protective effect against UVB-induced oxidative stress and DNA damage in NHKs. In the squamous cell carcinoma A431 cells, A02 inhibited cell proliferation and increased differentiation markers' expression. Moreover, Octa and even more A02 counteracted the TGF-beta 1-dependent increase in mesenchymal markers, intracellular ROS, the activation of EMT-related signal transduction pathways, and cells' migratory capacity. Both compounds, especially A02, counterbalanced the TGF-beta 1-induced cell membrane lipid remodeling and the release of bioactive lipids involved in EMT. In vivo experiments on a murine model useful to study cell proliferation in adult animals showed the reduction of areas characterized by active cell proliferation in response to A02 topical treatment. In conclusion, targeting PPAR gamma may be useful for the prevention and treatment of keratinocyte-derived skin cancer.

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