Mitochondrial metabolic reprogramming by SIRT3 regulation ameliorates drug resistance in renal cell carcinoma

PLoS One. 2022 Jun 7;17(6):e0269432. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269432. eCollection 2022.

Abstract

Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) alters metabolic signals frequently, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction, such as increase of glycolysis and accumulation of lipid. Sirtuin3 (SIRT3) is a key factor for the regulation of both mitochondrial integrity and function. SIRT3 is downregulated and contributes in both cancer development and progression in ccRCC. The aim of this study is to investigate SIRT3-regulated mitochondrial biogenesis in ccRCC. SIRT3 overexpression alone reduced glucose uptake rate and enhanced membrane potential in mitochondria. ccRCC with overexpressed SIRT3 further improved the lethal effects when combined with anticancer drugs (Resveratrol, Everolimus and Temsirolimus). Cell viability was markedly decreased in a dose-dependent manner when treated with resveratrol or mTOR inhibitors in SIRT3 overexpressing ccRCC. In conclusion, SIRT3 improved mitochondrial functions in ccRCC through metabolic reprogramming. Mitochondrial reprogramming by SIRT3 regulation improves the sensitivity to anticancer drugs. The combination of SIRT3 and resveratrol functioned synergistically lethal effect in ccRCC.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents* / metabolism
  • Antineoplastic Agents* / pharmacology
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell* / drug therapy
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell* / genetics
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell* / metabolism
  • Drug Resistance
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Kidney Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Kidney Neoplasms* / metabolism
  • Mitochondria / metabolism
  • Resveratrol / metabolism
  • Resveratrol / pharmacology
  • Sirtuin 3* / genetics
  • Sirtuin 3* / metabolism

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • SIRT3 protein, human
  • Sirtuin 3
  • Resveratrol

Grants and funding

This study was supported by 1) a faculty research grant of Yonsei University College of Medicine for 2021 (6-2021-0099) and 2) a National Research Foundation grant (NRF-2018R1D1A1B07050131) by the Korean government (MEST). The funder designed and analyzed the data and supervised the manuscript.