Near infrared-responsive quinacrine-gold hybrid nanoparticles deregulate HSP-70/P300-mediated H3K14 acetylation in ER/PR+ breast cancer stem cells.

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to determine if quinacrine-gold hybrid nanoparticles (QAuNPs)+near-infrared (NIR) deregulate HSP-70/P300 complex-mediated H3K14 acetylation in estrogen receptor/progesterone receptor (ER/PR+) breast cancer stem cells(CSCs). Materials & methods: Various cells and mouse-based systems were used as models. Results: QAuNP+NIR treatment reduced the nuclear translocation of HSP-70, affectedthehistone acetyltransferase activity of P300 and specifically decreased H3K14 acetylation in ER/PR+ breast CSCs. Finally, HSP-70 knockdownshowed a reduction in P300 histone acetyltransferase activity, decreased H3K14 acetylation and inhibited activation of the TGF-β gene. Conclusion: This study revealed that QAuNP+NIR irradiation inhibits oncogenic activation of the TGF-β gene by decreasing H3K14 acetylation mediated through the HSP-70/P300 nuclear complex in ER/PR+ breast CSCs.