Rab26 suppresses migration and invasion of breast cancer cells through mediating autophagic degradation of phosphorylated Src

Cell Death Dis. 2021 Mar 17;12(4):284. doi: 10.1038/s41419-021-03561-7.

Abstract

Rab proteins play crucial roles in membrane trafficking. Some Rab proteins are implicated in cancer development through regulating protein sorting or degradation. In this study, we found that the expression of Rab26 is suppressed in the aggressive breast cancer cells as compared to the levels in non-invasive breast cancer cells. Over-expression of Rab26 inhibits cell migration and invasion, while Rab26 knockdown significantly promotes the migration and invasion of breast cancer cells. Rab26 reduces focal adhesion association of Src kinase and induces endosomal translocation of Src. Further experiments revealed that Rab26 mediates the autophagic degradation of phosphorylated Src through interacting with ATG16L1, consequently, resulting in the suppression of the migration and invasion ability of breast cancer cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Autophagy
  • Breast Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Movement
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Phosphorylation
  • rab GTP-Binding Proteins / metabolism*
  • src-Family Kinases / metabolism*

Substances

  • src-Family Kinases
  • Rab26 protein, human
  • rab GTP-Binding Proteins