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J Cancer 2013; 4(4):296-303. doi:10.7150/jca.5788 This issue Cite

Research Paper

The Anti-inflammatory Role of Endometase/Matrilysin-2 in Human Prostate Cancer Cells

Zahraa I. Khamis¹, Diego A.R. Zorio¹ , Leland W.K. Chung³, Qing-Xiang Amy Sang^1,2,

1. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306, USA;
2. Institute of Molecular Biophysics, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306, USA;
3. Department of Medicine, The Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8750 Beverly Blvd. Atrium 103, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA.

✉ Corresponding author: Prof. Qing-Xiang (Amy) Sang, Ph.D., Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Institute of Molecular Biophysics, Florida State University, 102 Varsity Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4390, USA; Tel: +1-850-644-8683; Fax: +1-850-644-8281; E-mail: qxsangfsu.edu or Dr. Diego Zorio, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, 95 Chieftan Way, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4390, USA; Tel: +1-850-644-8267; Fax: +1-850-644-8281; Email: zoriofsu.edu. More

Abstract

Human endometase/matrilysin-2/matrix metalloproteinase-26 (MMP-26) is an endopeptidase mostly produced by human carcinoma cells. While MMPs are thought to regulate the dynamics of extracellular matrix turnover, new evidence shows that these enzymes may play a critical regulatory role in inflammation. To investigate the role of MMP-26 in inflammation, three different variants of androgen repressed human prostate cancer (ARCaP) cells were investigated in the study: parental, MMP-26 sense cDNA-transfected, and MMP-26 antisense cDNA-transfected ARCaP cells. Protein lysates and RNA from control and genetically modified cells were analyzed by Western blotting and real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction on arrays of genes critical to the inflammatory response. In comparison to parental controls, up-regulation of MMP-26 expression in MMP-26 sense cDNA-transfected cells resulted in a decrease in inflammatory genes expression. Conversely, inflammatory genes were up-regulated in MMP-26 antisense cDNA-transfected cells. Therefore, modulation of MMP-26 levels significantly affects the expression of inflammatory genes, suggesting an anti-inflammatory role of MMP-26. To determine a possible mechanism of action, further analysis, at both transcript and protein levels, revealed a dramatic down-regulation of interleukin-10 receptor B (IL10RB) in MMP-26 antisense cDNA-transfected cells. The low level of IL10RB was inversely correlated with matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) expression. Collectively, our data suggest that the deficiency of MMP-26 may promote inflammation via inhibition of IL10RB-mediated signaling. These results propose a novel anti-inflammation function of MMP-26 and could provide novel molecular insight of therapeutic targeting.

Keywords: matrix metalloproteinase-26, inflammatory genes, real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, interleukin-10 receptor B, matrix metalloproteinase-9.

Introduction

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) represent a group of structurally and functionally related zinc-dependent enzymes that are involved in the degradation of nearly all extracellular matrix (ECM) components [1]. In addition, MMPs have been recognized to activate other family members and cleave various non-ECM proteins, including growth factors, angiogenic factors, adhesion molecules, cytokines, chemokines, and receptors to modulate different cellular functions [2]. As such, MMPs influence a variety of physiological processes like embryo implantation, bone remodeling, cell proliferation, migration, and apoptosis [3, 4]. However, abnormal MMP expression is linked with multiple pathological conditions including cancer, inflammation, and vascular diseases [5, 6]. The various physiological and pathological processes regulated by MMPs are dependent on their catalytic activity which is tightly controlled at the level of transcription, cellular localization, zymogen activation, and endogenous inhibition by TIMPs (tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases) [4].

Based on their proteolytic roles, MMPs have been described as modulators of inflammatory processes [7, 8]. While matrix degradation can help leukocytes migrate to a site of injury, the processing of various inflammatory mediators (i.e., cytokines, chemokines, etc.) represents another route for MMPs to influence inflammation. MMP-mediated proteolysis of cytokines and chemokines alter their bioavailability and activity, which in part affect the inflammatory response and type of leukocytes that are recruited and subsequently activated [7, 8]. For example, cleavage of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) by MMP-7 releases an active form capable of regulating macrophage infiltration. Additionally, MMP-9- and MMP-8-mediated processing of CXCL8 generates a more potent chemoattractant [8]. Therefore, MMPs modulate inflammation, but their pro- or anti-inflammatory roles remain questionable. Various studies revealed a major role of MMP-9 in the induction of the immune system while MMP-2 and MMP-3 were shown to provide joint protection in mouse models of rheumatoid arthritis [9, 10].

Endometase/matrilysin-2, or MMP-26, is a partially characterized proteinase that was discovered by our group and others [11]. It shares the same structural features of other MMPs, including a signal peptide, a propeptide domain with a unique cysteine switch, and a catalytic domain with the zinc-binding motif. However, MMP-26 lacks the hemopexin-like domain available to other family members [11-14]. In contrast to a majority of MMPs that are associated with the ECM, MMP-26 was found in the intracellular milieu, suggesting unusual roles in cells and tissues [15, 16]. MMP-26 is expressed in normal, as well as in cancerous cells of epithelial origin such as, endometrium, breast, and prostate [11, 16-18]. Yet, additional studies showed paradoxical results of MMP-26 expression and function. Similar to other tumor-promoting MMPs, MMP-26 expression was found to be significantly higher in human prostate carcinomas when compared to normal and hyperplastic prostate [19]. MMP-26 was also shown to activate pro-MMP-9 and thereby, promote cancer invasion [19]. Moreover, Li et al. show that MMP-26-mediated cleavage of α1-antitrypsin (AAT) correlates with MMP-26 expression in infiltrating leukocytes, suggesting MMP-26 ability to promote inflammation [20]. Unlike other pro-tumorigenic MMPs, the expression of MMP-26 in ductal carcinoma in situ results in favorable prognosis and longer survival of breast cancer patients due to its proteolysis of estrogen receptor β (ERβ) [21, 22].

To further understand the role of MMP-26 in inflammation, we studied the expression of genes involved in the inflammatory response within androgen repressed prostate cancer (ARCaP) cell lines. The transfection of MMP-26 sense or antisense cDNA resulted in a dramatic up- or down-regulation of the protein level, respectively. A marked reduction in the invasiveness of antisense transfected cells was also observed with no major difference in the invasive ability of parental and sense transfected cells [19]. The three variants investigated in this study are: (i) parental ARCaP cells; (ii) MMP-26 sense cDNA-transfected ARCaP cells; and (iii) MMP-26 antisense cDNA-transfected ARCaP cells. Our data suggest a previously unrecognized role of MMP-26 deficiency in promoting inflammation by downregulating interleukin-10 receptor B and upregulating MMP-9.

Materials and methods

Cell culture and transfections

ARCaP cells were transfected with sense and antisense MMP-26 cDNA as previously described by Zhao et al. [19]. All cells were grown in low-glucose Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum in a humidified chamber containing 5% CO₂ at 37 ºC.

RNA extraction and DNase treatment

RNA was extracted using RNA-Bee™ isolation reagent (Tel-Test, Inc.) followed by an extra phenol-chloroform extraction and ammonium acetate precipitation. RNA samples were DNase treated using turbo DNA-free^TM following manufacturer's instructions (Life Technologies^TM). DNA-free RNAs were suspended in nuclease free water. RNA samples were assessed for quality and integrity using the Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer (Agilent Technologies, Inc). All RNA samples exhibited a high quality RNA, as indicated by the RNA Integrity Number (RIN), and were utilized as templates for first strand cDNA synthesis.

Real time PCR

RT²Profiler^TM PCR arrays of Human Inflammatory Cytokines and Receptors (PAHS-011C) were purchased from SuperArray Biosciences and cDNA was synthesized according to manufacturer instructions. Real time PCR was performed using ABI7500 Fast System (Life Technologies^TM) with SYBR Green dye mix of 96-well RT² profiler PCR array containing 84 key genes involved in the inflammatory pathway. The PCR reaction was run as follows: one 10 minute cycle at 95ºC followed by 40 cycles of 15 seconds at 95ºC and 1 minute at 60ºC. Threshold cycle (C_t) data generated from the real time instrument were analyzed using an excel-based PCR array data analysis template offered by SuperArray Biosciences. All data were normalized to the parental ARCaP control.

Western blot

Western blots were performed by lysing the cells with lysis buffer (30 mM Tris, 7 M urea, 4% CHAPS, and protease inhibitor) followed by vortexing for 1 hour and centrifugation for 15 minutes at 15000 g. Protein extraction and quantification was done using a microplate bicinchoninic acid (BCA) protein assay kit as described previously [23]. Aliquots of 25 µg of cell lysate were treated with SDS sample buffer and loaded onto a 10% polyacrylamide gel. The gel was electrophoresed at 50 V for 30 min then at 100 V till the end of the separation. Proteins were subsequently electroblotted onto nitrocellulose membrane at 50 V for 2 hours at room temperature with membranes then were blocked with 5% BSA in TBST buffer. Western blot analyses were accomplished using 1 µg/mL dilution of MMP-26 primary antibody targeting the pro-domain [24], 2 µg/mL dilution of MMP-9 antibody (Oncogene Research Products cat. IM09L), and 1:500 dilution of IL10RB antibody (Santa Cruz Biotechnology Inc cat. sc-69574) all in 1% BSA. This was followed by incubation with horseradish peroxidase-conjugated secondary antibody against the appropriate species. Band development upon Kodak Scientific Imaging Film (Kodak cat.1651496) was accomplished by addition of a 1:1 ratio of Super Signal West Pico-Stable Peroxidase Solution and Luminol/Enhancer Solution (Pierce, Rockford,IL) and by using Fixer and Replenisher/Developer and Replenisher (Kodak cat.1901859) according to manufacturer's instructions.

Results

MMP-26 expression in ARCaP cell lines

To understand the possible functional role of MMP-26 in prostate cancer cells, we took a genetic approach by either overexpressing or knockdown of MMP-26 in ARCaP cells. ARCaP cells were chosen due to their intrinsic property of metastasizing to bone, a known lethal phenotype of human prostate cancer, and high expression of MMP-26 and MMP-9. ARCaP cells have been genetically manipulated to study the potential influence of MMP-26 on prostate cancer progression as we previously reported [19]. ARCaP cells were transfected with either sense or antisense MMP-26 cDNA, and multiple clones were selected in the presence of G-418 for stable transfectants. MMP-26 protein levels were evaluated in these ARCaP cell lines. Western blot analysis shows MMP-26 protein was significantly increased in ARCaP cells transfected with sense MMP-26 and a marked down-regulation in antisense transfected cells (Figure 1).

 Figure 1 

Western Blot of MMP-26 in parental ARCaP (P), MMP-26 sense cDNA-transfected ARCaP (S), and MMP-26 antisense cDNA-transfected ARCaP (A) cell lines. An up-regulation of MMP-26 protein exists in sense-transfected cells versus a down-regulation of the protein level in the antisense-transfected cell line. GAPDH was used as loading control.

MMP-26 regulates the expression of inflammatory genes

To seek a possible link between MMP-26 and inflammation, we evaluated the levels of inflammatory-related genes expressed in ARCaP cells either with overexpressed or downregulated MMP-26 expression using PCR arrays of human inflammatory cytokines and receptors. RT-PCR data were subjected to analyses by Ingenuity's Pathway Analysis (IPA) software. Transfection of MMP-26 sense or antisense cDNA into ARCaP cells regulated the expression levels of a panel of inflammatory genes (Table 1). Down-regulation of MMP-26 in antisense-transfected cells resulted in significant over-expression of genes involved in the inflammatory response, including CCL4, CXCL3, CCL7, CCL3, and CCL16 (Table 1 & Figure 2). Accordingly, MMP-26 over-expression in sense-transfected ARCaP cells caused a dramatic down-regulation of the inflammatory genes expression (CCL15, CCL23, CXCL5, CXCL2, and CXCL1). Although few genes were regulated in same direction in sense and antisense transfected cells; overall, the data presented here suggests an anti-inflammatory role of MMP-26 metalloprotease.

Effect of MMP-26 modulation on expression of MMP-9 and IL10RB

The Knock down of MMP-26 exhibited the greatest effect on interleukin 10 receptor B (IL10RB), down-regulating its mRNA level by more than 4000-fold (Table 1). Since IL10RB has known functions in anti-inflammatory response, we examined the levels of its protein expression in these cells. Western blot analysis showed a decrease in IL10RB protein in antisense-transfected ARCaP cells, corroborating real time RT-PCR results (Figure 3, Right). Attempting to link MMP-26 and IL10RB, we investigated the possible pathways, and correlations involving these two genes, using pathway analysis software from Ingenuity Systems, Inc. Surprisingly, MMP-9 was found to be involved in bridging the interaction between MMP-26 and IL10RB (Figure 4). To determine the role of MMP-9 in this crosstalk, Western blot analysis was performed and indicated an inverse expression pattern of MMP-9 to that of IL10RB (Figure 3, Left). Catalytic MMP-9 (the 35 kDa species) was highly expressed in antisense-transfected cells relative to those transfected with sense MMP-26 cDNA. This suggests a potential relationship between MMP-9, MMP-26, and IL10RB.

 Figure 2 

Bar diagram showing alteration of genes involved in inflammatory response in MMP-26 sense cDNA- and MMP-26 antisense cDNA-transfected ARCaP cells normalized to the parental ARCaP control. Red shows the number of genes up-regulated and blue indicates the number of down-regulated genes.

 Figure 3 

Western blot of MMP-9 and IL10RB in parental ARCaP (P), MMP-26 antisense cDNA- (A), and MMP-26 sense cDNA-transfected (S) cell lines. A major up-regulation of MMP-9 expression and dramatic down-regulation of IL10RB occurred in the antisense-transfected cell line. GAPDH was used as loading control.

 Figure 4 

Network showing the correlation between MMP-26, MMP-9, IL10RB, CCL2, IL8, and CCL3. Dotted lines reflect indirect relationships while bold line indicates a direct one. MMP-26/IL10RB relationship is questionable. The shapes represent the following; square: cytokine, rhombus: peptidase, and oval: transmembrane receptor. Green color reflects a down-regulation, red color an up-regulation, and gray color no change. The color represents the change in the MMP-26 antisense cDNA-transfected ARCaP cells. The more intense the color, the stronger is the modulation.

Discussion

MMPs are considered important regulators of inflammatory disease [8]. In addition to leukocyte trafficking, MMPs can modulate inflammation by direct processing of a myriad of inflammatory mediators, including chemokines and cytokines. This proteolysis might inactivate, augment, or antagonize their functions, thereby affecting the outcome of an inflammatory response [8, 25]. Although targeted inhibition of MMPs was used as a novel therapeutic option to treat some inflammatory conditions [5], the exact roles of these enzymes in inflammation are still underway.

MMP-26 is an under-explored matrix metalloproteinase that has not been well characterized in inflammation. ARCaP cells are highly invasive and metastatic and express both MMP-26 and MMP-9, making them an appropriate model to study MMP-26 function [19]. In an attempt to elucidate this function, we investigated the effect of MMP-26 on the expression of inflammatory genes. Over-expression of MMP-26 in ARCaP cells decreased the expression of inflammatory genes, while its down-regulation exhibited an opposite effect (Figure 2). This suggests a novel anti-inflammatory role for MMP-26.

Among the expressed inflammatory genes, IL10RB is significantly down-regulated upon MMP-26 knockdown (Figure 3). IL10RB, originally known as orphan interferon receptor family member CRFB4/CRF2-4, is the accessory subunit of the IL10 receptor complex (IL10R) [26]. For IL10 to transduce signals into a cell, the ligand-binding chain of the IL-10R, IL10RA, is required [26, 27]. IL10 signaling is an anti-inflammatory pathway that, through IL10R, inhibits cytokine production by T cells and natural killer (NK) cells, and suppresses antigen presenting cells (APC) cytokine expression [28]. Sequential assembly of IL10 with IL10RA and IL10RB engages the Janus tyrosine kinases Jak1 and Tyk2, which are associated with IL10RA and IL10RB respectively. IL10RB is constitutively expressed on a wide variety of cells and tissues whereas IL10RA expression is more limited [27]. Unlike IL10RA, IL10RB is a common component of the functional receptors for several additional cytokines (IL22, IL26, and the IFN-λ proteins) [26]. Produced by leukocytes, cytokines requiring IL10RB, with the exception of IL10, exert their actions on non-hematopoietic cells and therefore, has no functional effect on leukocytes [26]. Surprisingly, mice deficient in IL10RB, similar to IL10 knockout mice [29], were shown to develop severe enterocolitis, suggesting a pivotal role of IL10RB in inflammatory diseases [30]. Based on this, we hypothesize that MMP-26 knockdown induces inflammation by suppressing IL10RB expression through a yet unknown mechanism.

Examining the crosstalk between MMP-26 and IL10RB, Ingenuity's Pathway Analysis software was used and showed a relationship between MMP-9, MMP-26, and IL10RB (Figure 4). IL10 signaling pathway is known to decrease the expression and activity of MMP-9 [27, 31]. However, MMP-9 expression is induced by tumor necrosis factor (TNF) cytokine in mouse colon epithelial cells lacking TNF receptor 2 (TNFR2^-/-), but not TNFR1^-/-, suggesting that TNFR1 is required for this effect [32]. TNF receptors are distinct receptors [33], whereas IL10 receptor is heteromeric and thus; requires the presence of IL10RA and IL10RB for signal transduction. Therefore, it is believed that IL10RB deficiency will cause aberrant IL10 signaling, subsequently inducing MMP-9 expression. In addition, some cytokines such as CCL3, CCL2, and IL8 (Table 1), which are overexpressed in the antisense-transfected ARCaP cells, are capable of inducing MMP-9 expression [34, 35]. Collectively, we suspected that cells deficient in MMP-26 may induce inflammation via inhibition of IL10RB and up-regulation of MMP-9. To address this issue, Western blot analysis was performed and showed a significant increase in MMP-9 accompanied by down-regulation of IL10RB in the antisense-transfected cell line (Figure 3), supporting our hypothesis. This up-regulation of MMP-9 is limited to its 35 kDa active species, which is reported to possess highly efficient proteolytic activity for gelatins, collagen type IV, and fibronectin and produced by autocatalytic processing of the 82 kDa pro- form [36]. Since MMP-9 is up-regulated in the sense-transfected cell line, and further increased in antisense-transfected cells, its expression is not believed to be correlated or dependent upon MMP-26, even though MMP-26 is known to cleave pro-MMP-9 [19]. Specifically, knockdown of MMP-26, through the modulation of the expression of genes such as IL10RB, may affect MMP-9 expression. Moreover, the inverse pattern of expression of IL10RB and MMP-9 in sense- and antisense-transfected cells suggests an inverse correlation between these two proteins (Figure 3).

Recently, MMPs have been implicated in regulating gene expression. Genome wide studies of MT1-MMP in cancer have led to the identification of target genes that are functionally associated with MT1-MMP [37]. Our study reveals, for the first time, the effect of MMP-26 modulations in cancer cells on the expression of some genes, in particular inflammatory genes. The identification of some MMP-26 target genes is an important step in understanding the molecular mechanisms that govern this MMP in tumorigenesis. Additional extensive studies are currently in progress to identify more MMP-26 target genes and to elucidate its mechanism of action in changing gene expression.

MMP-26 deficiency caused an increase in the expression of inflammatory genes through down-regulation of IL10RB and subsequent up-regulation of MMP-9. It is plausible that this induction of MMP-9 expression is not only dependent on modulation of IL10RB, but also on the alteration of the expression of other genes that provoke or reduce MMP-9 expression. Over-expressing MMP-26 in ARCaP cells resulted in lower levels of inflammatory genes indicating a potential role of MMP-26 in inflammation. MMP-26 mechanisms of action in inflammation within sense- and antisense-transfected cells may involve different pathways and warrant further investigation.

Conflict of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Acknowledgements

This work was supported in part by grants DAMD17-02-1-0238 and W81XWH-07-1-0225 from DOD, US Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, and grants from Florida State University (to Q.-X.S.); and Florida State University Research Foundation (to D.A.R.Z).

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Author contact

Corresponding author: Prof. Qing-Xiang (Amy) Sang, Ph.D., Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Institute of Molecular Biophysics, Florida State University, 102 Varsity Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4390, USA; Tel: +1-850-644-8683; Fax: +1-850-644-8281; E-mail: qxsangfsu.edu or Dr. Diego Zorio, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, 95 Chieftan Way, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4390, USA; Tel: +1-850-644-8267; Fax: +1-850-644-8281; Email: zoriofsu.edu.

Received 2013-1-1
Accepted 2013-2-7
Published 2013-3-20

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