MMP-7 promotes prostate cancer-induced osteolysis via the solubilization of RANKL

Cancer Cell. 2005 May;7(5):485-96. doi: 10.1016/j.ccr.2005.04.013.

Abstract

We developed a rodent model that mimics the osteoblastic and osteolytic changes associated with human metastatic prostate cancer. Microarray analysis identified MMP-7, cathepsin-K, and apolipoprotein D as being upregulated at the tumor-bone interface. MMP-7, which was produced by osteoclasts at the tumor-bone interface, was capable of processing RANKL to a soluble form that promoted osteoclast activation. MMP-7-deficient mice demonstrated reduced prostate tumor-induced osteolysis and RANKL processing. This study suggests that inhibition of MMP-7 will have therapeutic benefit in the treatment of prostate cancer-induced osteolysis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Acid Phosphatase / metabolism
  • Actins / metabolism
  • Animals
  • Carrier Proteins / genetics
  • Carrier Proteins / metabolism*
  • Carrier Proteins / pharmacology
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Down-Regulation / genetics
  • Gene Expression / genetics
  • Gene Expression Profiling
  • Glycoproteins / genetics
  • Humans
  • Isoenzymes / metabolism
  • Male
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 7 / genetics
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 7 / metabolism*
  • Membrane Glycoproteins / genetics
  • Membrane Glycoproteins / metabolism*
  • Membrane Glycoproteins / pharmacology
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Mice, Knockout
  • Models, Biological
  • Monocytes / drug effects
  • Monocytes / metabolism
  • Osteoclasts / metabolism
  • Osteoclasts / pathology
  • Osteolysis / etiology
  • Osteolysis / metabolism
  • Osteolysis / pathology*
  • Osteoprotegerin
  • Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein / genetics
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / complications
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • RANK Ligand
  • Rats
  • Rats, Inbred F344
  • Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappa B
  • Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear / genetics
  • Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor / genetics
  • Skull / pathology
  • Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
  • Up-Regulation / genetics

Substances

  • Actins
  • Carrier Proteins
  • Glycoproteins
  • Isoenzymes
  • Membrane Glycoproteins
  • Osteoprotegerin
  • Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein
  • RANK Ligand
  • Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappa B
  • Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear
  • Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor
  • TNFRSF11A protein, human
  • TNFRSF11B protein, human
  • TNFSF11 protein, human
  • Tnfrsf11a protein, mouse
  • Tnfrsf11b protein, mouse
  • Tnfrsf11b protein, rat
  • Tnfsf11 protein, mouse
  • Acid Phosphatase
  • Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 7