The protein phosphatase 2A-B56α complex regulates N-Myc degradation in neuroblastoma. (PubMed, J Biol Chem)
Treatment with DT-061 combined with its inactive competitive antagonist, DT-766, and the proteasome inhibitor, MG-132, reversed this effect on the loss of N-Myc protein expression, suggesting that PP2A-B56α modulation affects N-Myc stability via the proteasomal degradation pathway. In a xenograft model, we observed tumor growth inhibition upon DT-061 treatment, along with a reduction in N-Myc protein expression in vivo. Combined, these results highlight the importance of the PP2A tumor suppressor in regulating MYCN oncogenic signaling and open new potential treatment regimens for high-risk neuroblastoma patients.