LASP1, CERS6, and Actin Form a Ternary Complex That Promotes Cancer Cell Migration

Atsuko Niimi, Siripan Limsirichaikul, Keiko Kano, Yasuyoshi Mizutani, Toshiyuki Takeuchi, Patinya Sawangsri, Dat Quoc Tran, Yoshiyuki Kawamoto, Motoshi Suzuki

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Abstract

CERS6 is associated with metastasis and poor prognosis in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients through d18:1/C16:0 ceramide (C16 ceramide)-mediated cell migration, though the detailed mechanism has not been elucidated. In the present study, examinations including co-immunoprecipitation, liquid chromatography, and tandem mass spectrometry analysis were performed to identify a novel binding partner of CERS6. Among the examined candidates, LASP1 was a top-ranked binding partner, with the LIM domain possibly required for direct interaction. In accord with those findings, CERS6 and LASP1 were found to co-localize on lamellipodia in several lung cancer cell lines. Furthermore, silencing of CERS6 and/or LASP1 significantly suppressed cell migration and lamellipodia formation, whereas ectopic addition of C16 ceramide partially rescued those phenotypes. Both LASP1 and CERS6 showed co-immunoprecipitation with actin, with those interactions markedly reduced when the LASP1–CERS6 complex was abolished. Based on these findings, it is proposed that LASP1–CERS6 interaction promotes cancer cell migration.

Original languageEnglish
Article number2781
JournalCancers
Volume15
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 05-2023

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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