S100A11 is required for efficient plasma membrane repair and survival of invasive cancer cells

Jyoti K. Jaiswal, Stine P. Lauritzen, Luana Scheffer, Masakiyo Sakaguchi, Jakob Bunkenborg, Sanford M. Simon, Tuula Kallunki, Marja Jäättelä, Jesper Nylandsted

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Abstract

Cell migration and invasion require increased plasma membrane dynamics and ability to navigate through dense stroma, thereby exposing plasma membrane to tremendous physical stress. Yet, it is largely unknown how metastatic cancer cells acquire an ability to cope with such stress. Here we show that S100A11, a calcium-binding protein upregulated in a variety of metastatic cancers, is essential for efficient plasma membrane repair and survival of highly motile cancer cells. Plasma membrane injury-induced entry of calcium into the cell triggers recruitment of S100A11 and Annexin A2 to the site of injury. We show that S100A11 in a complex with Annexin A2 helps reseal the plasma membrane by facilitating polymerization of cortical F-actin and excision of the damaged part of the plasma membrane. These data reveal plasma membrane repair in general and S100A11 and Annexin A2 in particular as new targets for the therapy of metastatic cancers.

Original languageEnglish
Article number3795
JournalNature communications
Volume5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 8 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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