Introduction: Previous research suggested that a novel compound PNT2258 inhibits B-cell lymphoma 2 () transcription by DNA interference (DNAi) and demonstrated its activity in preclinical xenograft models and in a pilot Phase II clinical trial in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). While the drug downregulates at the promoter, mRNA, and protein levels, there is a significant homology (13-16 bases) between PNT100 and a number of promoters of genes involved in cell cycle regulation and survival. In this study, we identify cyclin-dependent kinase-4 () as an unintended target gene of PNT2258 and examine its relevance to NHL.
Methods: We performed a Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) homology search using PNT100 DNAi sequences. Also, we conducted CDK4 promoter assay in K562 cells and studied the protein expression of CDK4 in Wayne State University (WSU)-follicular small cleaved cell lymphoma (FSCCL), WSU-diffuse large cell lymphoma, and WSU-Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (WM) lymphoma cells.
Results: BLAST homology search showed that PNT100 completely binds to gene as expected. However, there was 100% homology in a stretch of 14 bases (8-21) between PNT100 and CDK4. PNT2258 strongly inhibited promoter activity in K562 cells. Moreover, CDK4 protein expression was significantly downregulated by PNT2258 in WSU-FSCCL and WSU-WM cell lines.
Discussion: DNAi may work not only through knocking down the intended gene but also by knocking down other genes. PNT2258 affects expression and promoter activity. Results of the present study suggest a broader mechanism of action for DNAi targeting both intended (BCL-2) and unintended (CDK4) genes.
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