Beclin 1 Promotes Endosome Recruitment of Hepatocyte Growth Factor Tyrosine Kinase Substrate to Suppress Tumor Proliferation

Beclin 1 has nonautophagic functions that include its ability to regulate endocytic receptor trafficking. However, the contribution of this function to tumor suppression is poorly understood. Here, we provide evidence that Beclin 1 suppresses tumor proliferation by regulating the endocytic trafficki...

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Published in:Cancer research (Chicago, Ill.) Ill.), 2020-01, Vol.80 (2), p.249-262
Main Authors: Matthew-Onabanjo, Asia N, Janusis, Jenny, Mercado-Matos, Jose, Carlisle, Anne E, Kim, Dohoon, Levine, Fayola, Cruz-Gordillo, Peter, Richards, Ryan, Lee, Michael J, Shaw, Leslie M
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Language:English
Subjects:
Antigens, CD - metabolism
Beclin-1 - metabolism
Cell Line, Tumor
Cell Proliferation
Disease Progression
Endosomal Sorting Complexes Required for Transport - metabolism
Endosomes - metabolism
ErbB Receptors - metabolism
Humans
Neoplasms - pathology
Phosphoproteins - metabolism
Receptors, Transferrin - metabolism
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Summary:Beclin 1 has nonautophagic functions that include its ability to regulate endocytic receptor trafficking. However, the contribution of this function to tumor suppression is poorly understood. Here, we provide evidence that Beclin 1 suppresses tumor proliferation by regulating the endocytic trafficking and degradation of the EGFR and transferrin (TFR1) receptors. Beclin 1 promoted endosomal recruitment of hepatocyte growth factor tyrosine kinase substrate (HRS), which was necessary for sorting surface receptors to intraluminal vesicles for signal silencing and lysosomal degradation. In tumors with low Beclin 1 expression, endosomal HRS recruitment was diminished and receptor function was sustained. Collectively, our results demonstrate a novel role for Beclin 1 in impeding tumor growth by coordinating the regulation of key growth factor and nutrient receptors. These data provide an explanation for how low levels of Beclin 1 facilitate tumor proliferation and contribute to poor cancer outcomes. SIGNIFICANCE: Beclin 1 controls the trafficking fate of growth regulatory receptors to suppress tumor proliferation.
ISSN:0008-5472
1538-7445
DOI:10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-19-1555