Temozolomide and targeted radionuclide therapy increase MNK-dependent eIF4E phosphorylation.
Depletion of MNK activity sensitizes glioma and MTC cells to TMZ and radiolabeled gastrin analogue.
Phosphoproteomics analysis identified MNK inhibitor-sensitive phosphorylation sites on eIF4G1.
MNK inhibitor-sensitive eIF4G1 phosphorylation facilitates eIF4E phosphorylation and regulates response to TMZ.
Inhibition of MNK activity represents an attractive sensitizing strategy for chemotherapy and radiation.