alpha 6 Integrin and CD44 Enrich for a Primary Keratinocyte Population That Displays Resistance to UV-Induced Apoptosis

作者：Wray Helen; Mackenzie Ian C; Storey Alan; Navsaria Harshad^*

来源：PLos One, 2012, 7(10): e46968.

DOI：10.1371/journal.pone.0046968

Epidermal human keratinocytes are exposed to a wide range of environmental genotoxic insults, including the UV component of solar radiation. Epidermal homeostasis in response to cellular or tissue damage is maintained by a population of keratinocyte stem cells (KSC) that reside in the basal layer of the epithelium. Using cell sorting based on cell-surface markers, we have identified a novel alpha 6 integrin(high+)/CD44(+) sub-population of basal keratinocytes. These alpha 6 integrin(high+)/CD44(+) keratinocytes have both high proliferative potential, form colonies in culture that have characteristics of holoclones and have a unique pattern of resistance to apoptosis induced by UVB radiation or by agents that induce single- or double strand DNA breaks. Resistance to UVB induced apoptosis in the alpha 6 integrin(high+)/CD44(+) cells involved increased expression ofTAp63 and was overcome by PI-3 kinase inhibition. In marked contrast, the alpha 6 integrin(high+)/CD44(+) cells were sensitive to apoptosis induced by the cross-linking agent cisplatin, and imatinib inhibition of c-Abl blocked the ability of cisplatin to kill alpha 6 integrin(high+)/CD44(+) cells. Our findings reveal a population of basal keratinocytes with long-term proliferative properties that display specific patterns of apoptotic resistance that is dependent upon the genotoxic stimulus, and provide insights into how these cells can be targeted with chemotherapeutic agents. Citation: Wray H, Mackenzie IC, Storey A, Navsaria H (2012) alpha 6 Integrin and CD44 Enrich for a Primary Keratinocyte Population That Displays Resistance to UV-Induced Apoptosis. PLoS ONE 7(10): e46968. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0046968

• 出版日期2012-10-10