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Lohr T, Scheuplein NJ, Jenkins C, Norville I, Erk C, Stapf M, Kirchner L, Sarkar-Tyson M, Holzgrabe U. Identification of active main metabolites of anti-infective inhibitors of the macrophage infectivity potentiator protein by liquid chromatography using mass detection. Arch Pharm (Weinheim) 2024; 357:e2400032. [PMID: 38687906 DOI: 10.1002/ardp.202400032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
Abstract
Due to increasing antibiotic resistance, the development of anti-infectives with new mechanisms of action is crucial. Virulence factors such as the "macrophage infectivity potentiator" (Mip) protein, which catalyzes the folding of proline-containing proteins by means of their cis-trans isomerase (PPIase) activity, have come into focus as a potential new target. Since the inhibition of Mip by small molecules has been shown to lead to reduced virulence and survival in vitro, especially of Gram-negative bacteria such as Burkholderia pseudomallei (Bp), Neisseria meningitidis (Nm), and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (Ng), or Coxiella burnetii (Cb), among many others, a library of Mip inhibitors was developed. As drug metabolism has a significant impact on the overall therapeutic outcome, this report describes the biotransformation of the most potent Mip inhibitors. Therefore, the anti-infectives were treated using human liver microsomes in vitro. Liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) methods were applied to identify the metabolites and quantify the metabolic degradation of the hit compounds. Active metabolites, N-oxides, were found, leading to new opportunities for further drug development.
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- Theresa Lohr
- Institute of Pharmacy and Food Chemistry, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- DSTL, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, Salisbury, UK
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Food Chemistry, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Food Chemistry, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Food Chemistry, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases Research and Training, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Food Chemistry, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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Nie F, Wang M, Liu L, Ma X, Zhao J. Genome-Wide Identification and Bioinformatics Analysis of the FK506 Binding Protein Family in Rice. Genes (Basel) 2024; 15:902. [PMID: 39062681 PMCID: PMC11276075 DOI: 10.3390/genes15070902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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The FK506 Binding Protein (FKBP), ubiquitously present across diverse species, is characterized by its evolutionarily conserved FK506 binding domain (FKBd). In plants, evidence suggests that this gene family plays integral roles in regulating growth, development, and responses to environmental stresses. Notably, research on the identification and functionality of FKBP genes in rice remains limited. Therefore, this study utilized bioinformatic tools to identify 30 FKBP-encoding genes in rice. It provides a detailed analysis of their chromosomal locations, evolutionary relationships with the Arabidopsis thaliana FKBP family, and gene structures. Further analysis of the promoter elements of these rice FKBP genes revealed a high presence of stress-responsive elements. Quantitative PCR assays under drought and heat stress conditions demonstrated that genes OsFKBP15-2, OsFKBP15-3, OsFKBP16-3, OsFKBP18, and OsFKBP42b are inducible by these adverse conditions. These findings suggest a significant role for the rice FKBP gene family in stress adaptation. This research establishes a critical foundation for deeper explorations of the functional roles of the OsFKBP genes in rice.
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- The Key Laboratory for Quality Improvement of Agricultural Products of Zhejiang Province, College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China; (F.N.); (M.W.)
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Ye Q, Zhang L, Li Q, Ji Y, Zhou Y, Wu Z, Hu Y, Ma Y, Wang J, Zhang C. Genome and GWAS analysis identified genes significantly related to phenotypic state of Rhododendron bark. HORTICULTURE RESEARCH 2024; 11:uhae008. [PMID: 38487544 PMCID: PMC10939351 DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhae008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
Abstract
As an important horticultural plant, Rhododendron is often used in urban greening and landscape design. However, factors such as the high rate of genetic recombination, frequent outcrossing in the wild, weak linkage disequilibrium, and the susceptibility of gene expression to environmental factors limit further exploration of functional genes related to important horticultural traits, and make the breeding of new varieties require a longer time. Therefore, we choose bark as the target trait which is not easily affected by environmental factors, but also has ornamental properties. Genome-wide association study (GWAS) of Rhododendron delavayi (30 samples), R. irroratum (30 samples) and their F1 generation R. agastum (200 samples) was conducted on the roughness of bark phenotypes. Finally, we obtained 2416.31 Gbp of clean data and identified 5 328 800 high-quality SNPs. According to the P-value and the degree of linkage disequilibrium of SNPs, we further identified 4 out of 11 candidate genes that affect bark roughness. The results of gene differential expression analysis further indicated that the expression levels of Rhdel02G0243600 and Rhdel08G0220700 in different bark phenotypes were significantly different. Our study identified functional genes that influence important horticultural traits of Rhododendron, and illustrated the powerful utility and great potential of GWAS in understanding and exploiting wild germplasm genetic resources of Rhododendron.
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- Qiannan Ye
- Germplasm Bank of Wild Species, Yunnan Key Laboratory for Crop Wild Relatives Omics, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Science, Kunming, Yunnan 650201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Flower Research Institute of Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Ornamental Horticulture, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences Kunming 650000, China
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- Germplasm Bank of Wild Species, Yunnan Key Laboratory for Crop Wild Relatives Omics, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Science, Kunming, Yunnan 650201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, China
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- Germplasm Bank of Wild Species, Yunnan Key Laboratory for Crop Wild Relatives Omics, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Science, Kunming, Yunnan 650201, China
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- Germplasm Bank of Wild Species, Yunnan Key Laboratory for Crop Wild Relatives Omics, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Science, Kunming, Yunnan 650201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Germplasm Bank of Wild Species, Yunnan Key Laboratory for Crop Wild Relatives Omics, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Science, Kunming, Yunnan 650201, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory for Integrative Conservation of Plant Species with Extremely Small Populations, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming 650201, China
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- Flower Research Institute of Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Ornamental Horticulture, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences Kunming 650000, China
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- Germplasm Bank of Wild Species, Yunnan Key Laboratory for Crop Wild Relatives Omics, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Science, Kunming, Yunnan 650201, China
- Haiyan Engineering & Technology Center, Zhejiang Institute of Advanced Technology, Jiaxing 314022, China
- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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Akintade DD, Chaudhuri B. FK506-binding protein 2 (FKBP13) inhibit Bax-induced apoptosis in Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast). Cell Biol Toxicol 2023; 39:719-728. [PMID: 34342774 PMCID: PMC10406727 DOI: 10.1007/s10565-021-09633-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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FK506-binding protein 2 (FKBP13) is a part of the immunophilin protein family involved in immunoregulation. It is also believed to operate as a factor in membrane cytoskeletal framework and as an ER chaperone. FKBP2 (FKBP13) and FKBP1 (FKBP12), known as immunophilins, are binding proteins for rapamycin and FK506, which are immunosuppressive drugs. It was suggested that immunophilin-like and immunophilin proteins play significant roles in regulating intracellular calcium and protein folding/sorting, acting as molecular chaperones. Within the 15 mammalian FKBPs known, FKBP1 is merely the only one proven to form complexes with rapamycin and FK506 in the cytosol and facilitate their T cells immunosuppressive effects, FKBP2 is a luminal protein of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and is reported to take part in protein folding in the ER. However, little is known about FKBP2 link with apoptosis (either as a pro or anti-apoptotic protein). In this study, FKPB2 protein was co-expressed with the pro-apoptotic protein Bax after a yeast-based human hippocampal cDNA library screening. The yeast strain carrying the Bax gene was transformed with an episomal 2-micron plasmid that encodes the HA-tagged FKBP2 gene. The resultant strain would allow co-expression of Bax and FKBP2 in yeast cells. The results presented here show that a protein involved in protein folding can play a role in protecting yeast cell from Bax-induced apoptosis.
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- Damilare D Akintade
- School of Clinical and Applied Sciences, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, LS1 3HE, UK.
- Leicester School of Pharmacy, De Montfort University, Leicester, LE1 9BH, UK.
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- Leicester School of Pharmacy, De Montfort University, Leicester, LE1 9BH, UK
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Soto OB, Ramirez CS, Koyani R, Rodriguez-Palomares IA, Dirmeyer JR, Grajeda B, Roy S, Cox MB. Structure and function of the TPR-domain immunophilins FKBP51 and FKBP52 in normal physiology and disease. J Cell Biochem 2023:10.1002/jcb.30406. [PMID: 37087733 PMCID: PMC10903107 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.30406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/24/2023]
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Coordinated cochaperone interactions with Hsp90 and associated client proteins are crucial for a multitude of signaling pathways in normal physiology, as well as in disease settings. Research on the molecular mechanisms regulated by the Hsp90 multiprotein complexes has demonstrated increasingly diverse roles for cochaperones throughout Hsp90-regulated signaling pathways. Thus, the Hsp90-associated cochaperones have emerged as attractive therapeutic targets in a wide variety of disease settings. The tetratricopeptide repeat (TPR)-domain immunophilins FKBP51 and FKBP52 are of special interest among the Hsp90-associated cochaperones given their Hsp90 client protein specificity, ubiquitous expression across tissues, and their increasingly important roles in neuronal signaling, intracellular calcium release, peptide bond isomerization, viral replication, steroid hormone receptor function, and cell proliferation to name a few. This review summarizes the current knowledge of the structure and molecular functions of TPR-domain immunophilins FKBP51 and FKBP52, recent findings implicating these immunophilins in disease, and the therapeutic potential of targeting FKBP51 and FKBP52 for the treatment of disease.
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- Olga B. Soto
- Border Biomedical Research Center and Department of Biological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968
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- Border Biomedical Research Center and Department of Biological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968
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- Border Biomedical Research Center and Department of Biological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968
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- Border Biomedical Research Center and Department of Biological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968
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- Border Biomedical Research Center and Department of Biological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968
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- Border Biomedical Research Center and Department of Biological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968
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- Border Biomedical Research Center and Department of Biological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968
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- Border Biomedical Research Center and Department of Biological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968
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Radwanska M, de Lemos Esteves F, Linsen L, Coltel N, Cencig S, Widart J, Massart AC, Colson S, Di Paolo A, Percier P, Ait Djebbara S, Guillonneau F, Flamand V, De Pauw E, Frère JM, Carlier Y, Truyens C. Macrophage-infectivity potentiator of Trypanosoma cruzi (TcMIP) is a new pro-type 1 immuno-stimulating protein for neonatal human cells and vaccines in mice. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1138526. [PMID: 37033946 PMCID: PMC10077492 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1138526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
Abstract
This work identifies the protein "macrophage infectivity potentiator" of Trypanosoma cruzi trypomastigotes, as supporting a new property, namely a pro-type 1 immunostimulatory activity on neonatal cells. In its recombinant form (rTcMIP), this protein triggers the secretion of the chemokines CCL2 and CCL3 by human umbilical cord blood cells from healthy newborns, after 24h in vitro culture. Further stimulation for 72h results in secretion of IFN-γ, provided cultures are supplemented with IL-2 and IL-18. rTcMIP activity is totally abolished by protease treatment and is not associated with its peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase enzymatic activity. The ability of rTcMIP to act as adjuvant was studied in vivo in neonatal mouse immunization models, using acellular diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-vaccine (DTPa) or ovalbumin, and compared to the classical alum adjuvant. As compared to the latter, rTcMIP increases the IgG antibody response towards several antigens meanwhile skewing antibody production towards the Th-1 dependent IgG2a isotype. The amplitude of the rTcMIP adjuvant effect varied depending on the antigen and the co-presence of alum. rTcMIP did by contrast not increase the IgE response to OVA combined with alum. The discovery of the rTcMIP immunostimulatory effect on neonatal cells opens new possibilities for potential use as pro-type 1 adjuvant for neonatal vaccines. This, in turn, may facilitate the development of more efficient vaccines that can be given at birth, reducing infection associated morbidity and mortality which are the highest in the first weeks after birth.
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- Magdalena Radwanska
- Laboratory of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, and ULB Center for Research in Immunology (UCRI), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, and ULB Center for Research in Immunology (UCRI), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, and ULB Center for Research in Immunology (UCRI), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, and ULB Center for Research in Immunology (UCRI), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Mass Spectrometry (LSM), Department of Chemistry, Université de Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Mass Spectrometry (LSM), Department of Chemistry, Université de Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Center for Protein Engineering (CIP), Université de Liège (ULg), Liège, Belgium
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- Center for Protein Engineering (CIP), Université de Liège (ULg), Liège, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, and ULB Center for Research in Immunology (UCRI), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, and ULB Center for Research in Immunology (UCRI), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Mass Spectrometry (LSM), Department of Chemistry, Université de Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Institute for Medical Immunology (IMI), and ULB Center for Research in Immunology (U-CRI), Gosselies, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Mass Spectrometry (LSM), Department of Chemistry, Université de Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Center for Protein Engineering (CIP), Université de Liège (ULg), Liège, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, and ULB Center for Research in Immunology (UCRI), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Tropical Medicine, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, MA, United States
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- Laboratory of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, and ULB Center for Research in Immunology (UCRI), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
- *Correspondence: Carine Truyens,
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Wang C, Zhang Y, Xing D, Zhang R. PROTACs technology for targeting non-oncoproteins: Advances and perspectives. Bioorg Chem 2021; 114:105109. [PMID: 34175722 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2021.105109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Proteolysis targeting chimeras (PROTACs) have been developed to be an effective technology for targeted protein degradation. Each PROTAC contains three key components: a protein-of-interest (POI) ligand, an E3 ligase ligand, and a linker. These bifunctional molecules can hijack the intracellular inherent ubiquitin-proteasome system to degrade different POIs. With several advantages over other therapeutic strategies, PROTACs have set off a new upsurge of drug discovery in recent years. PRTOACs have been extensively explored worldwide and have excelled not only in cancer diseases but also in cardiovascular diseases, fatty liver disease, immune diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and viral infections. In this review, we aim to summarize the rapid progress from 2010 to 2021 in PROTACs targeting various non-oncoproteins and elucidate the advantages of PROTACs technology. Finally, the potential challenges of this dynamic field are also discussed.
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- Chao Wang
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Cancer Institute, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, China.
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- The Affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, China.
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Cancer Institute, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, China; School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Cancer Institute, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, China.
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Giordano C, Sabatino G, Romano S, Della Pepa GM, Tufano M, D’Alessandris QG, Cottonaro S, Gessi M, Balducci M, Romano MF, Olivi A, Gaudino S, Colosimo C. Combining Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Systemic Monocyte Evaluation for the Implementation of GBM Management. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22073797. [PMID: 33917598 PMCID: PMC8038816 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22073797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard for glioblastoma (GBM) patient evaluation. Additional non-invasive diagnostic modalities are needed. GBM is heavily infiltrated with tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) that can be found in peripheral blood. FKBP51s supports alternative-macrophage polarization. Herein, we assessed FKBP51s expression in circulating monocytes from 14 GBM patients. The M2 monocyte phenotype was investigated by qPCR and flow cytometry using antibodies against PD-L1, CD163, FKBP51s, and CD14. MRI assessed morphologic features of the tumors that were aligned to flow cytometry data. PD-L1 expression on circulating monocytes correlated with MRI tumor necrosis score. A wider expansion in circulating CD163/monocytes was measured. These monocytes resulted in a dramatic decrease in patients with an MRI diagnosis of complete but not partial surgical removal of the tumor. Importantly, in patients with residual tumor, most of the peripheral monocytes that in the preoperative stage were CD163/FKBP51s- had turned into CD163/FKBP51s+. After Stupp therapy, CD163/FKBP51s+ monocytes were almost absent in a case of pseudoprogression, while two patients with stable or true disease progression showed sustained levels in such circulating monocytes. Our work provides preliminary but meaningful and novel results that deserve to be confirmed in a larger patient cohort, in support of potential usefulness in GBM monitoring of CD163/FKBP51s/CD14 immunophenotype in adjunct to MRI.
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- Carolina Giordano
- UOC Radiodiagnostica e Neuroradiologia, Istituto di Radiologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A.Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica S.Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy; (C.G.); (S.C.); (S.G.); (C.C.)
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- UOC Neurochirurgia, Istituto di Neurochirurgia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A.Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica S.Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy; (G.S.); (G.M.D.P.); (Q.G.D.); (A.O.)
- UOC of Neurochirurgia “Ospedale Mater Olbia”, 07026 Olbia, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Molecolare e Biotecnologie Mediche, Università di Napoli Federico II, Via Pansini, 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (S.R.); (M.T.)
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- UOC Neurochirurgia, Istituto di Neurochirurgia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A.Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica S.Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy; (G.S.); (G.M.D.P.); (Q.G.D.); (A.O.)
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Molecolare e Biotecnologie Mediche, Università di Napoli Federico II, Via Pansini, 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (S.R.); (M.T.)
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- UOC Neurochirurgia, Istituto di Neurochirurgia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A.Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica S.Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy; (G.S.); (G.M.D.P.); (Q.G.D.); (A.O.)
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- UOC Radiodiagnostica e Neuroradiologia, Istituto di Radiologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A.Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica S.Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy; (C.G.); (S.C.); (S.G.); (C.C.)
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- UOS di Neuropatologia, UOC Anatomia Patologica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A.Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica S.Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy;
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- UOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A.Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica S.Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Molecolare e Biotecnologie Mediche, Università di Napoli Federico II, Via Pansini, 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy; (S.R.); (M.T.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-081-7463200; Fax: +39-081-7463205
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- UOC Neurochirurgia, Istituto di Neurochirurgia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A.Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica S.Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy; (G.S.); (G.M.D.P.); (Q.G.D.); (A.O.)
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- UOC Radiodiagnostica e Neuroradiologia, Istituto di Radiologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A.Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica S.Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy; (C.G.); (S.C.); (S.G.); (C.C.)
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- UOC Radiodiagnostica e Neuroradiologia, Istituto di Radiologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A.Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica S.Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy; (C.G.); (S.C.); (S.G.); (C.C.)
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Schartl M, Kneitz S, Ormanns J, Schmidt C, Anderson JL, Amores A, Catchen J, Wilson C, Geiger D, Du K, Garcia-Olazábal M, Sudaram S, Winkler C, Hedrich R, Warren WC, Walter R, Meyer A, Postlethwait JH. The Developmental and Genetic Architecture of the Sexually Selected Male Ornament of Swordtails. Curr Biol 2021; 31:911-922.e4. [PMID: 33275891 PMCID: PMC8580132 DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2020.11.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Sexual selection results in sex-specific characters like the conspicuously pigmented extension of the ventral tip of the caudal fin-the "sword"-in males of several species of Xiphophorus fishes. To uncover the genetic architecture underlying sword formation and to identify genes that are associated with its development, we characterized the sword transcriptional profile and combined it with genetic mapping approaches. Results showed that the male ornament of swordtails develops from a sexually non-dimorphic prepattern of transcription factors in the caudal fin. Among genes that constitute the exclusive sword transcriptome and are located in the genomic region associated with this trait we identify the potassium channel, Kcnh8, as a sword development gene. In addition to its neural function kcnh8 performs a known role in fin growth. These findings indicate that during evolution of swordtails a brain gene has been co-opted for an additional novel function in establishing a male ornament.
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- Manfred Schartl
- Developmental Biochemistry, Biocenter, University of Wuerzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Wuerzburg, Germany; The Xiphophorus Genetic Stock Center, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA.
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- Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Biocenter, University of Wuerzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Biocenter, University of Wuerzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Biocenter, University of Wuerzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Systematic Biology, Department of Organismal Biology, Uppsala University, Norbyvägen 18D, 752 36 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Institute of Neuroscience, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
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- Department of Animal Biology, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 6812, USA
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- Institute of Neuroscience, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
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- Julius-von-Sachs-Institute for Biosciences, Molecular Plant Physiology and Biophysics, Biocenter, University Würzburg, Julius-von-Sachs-Platz 2, 97082 Würzburg, Germany
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- Developmental Biochemistry, Biocenter, University of Wuerzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Wuerzburg, Germany; The Xiphophorus Genetic Stock Center, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Centre for Bioimaging Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Centre for Bioimaging Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- Julius-von-Sachs-Institute for Biosciences, Molecular Plant Physiology and Biophysics, Biocenter, University Würzburg, Julius-von-Sachs-Platz 2, 97082 Würzburg, Germany
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- 440G Bond Life Sciences Center, 1201 Rollins Street, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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- The Xiphophorus Genetic Stock Center, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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- Lehrstuhl für Zoologie und Evolutionsbiologie, Department of Biology, University of Konstanz, Universitätsstraße 10, 78457 Konstanz, Germany.
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Alternative macrophage polarisation associated with resistance to anti-PD1 blockade is possibly supported by the splicing of FKBP51 immunophilin in melanoma patients. Br J Cancer 2020; 122:1782-1790. [PMID: 32317723 PMCID: PMC7283486 DOI: 10.1038/s41416-020-0840-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Revised: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background FKBP51 immunophilin is abundantly expressed by immune cells. Co-inhibitory immune receptor signalling generates the splicing isoform FKBP51s. Tregs stained by FKBP51s are increased in melanoma patients and their counts are associated with anti-CTLA-4 response. An expansion of FKBP51s+PD-L1+ monocytes was measured in a group of non-responding patients to anti-CTLA-4. The aim of this work was to confirm the predictive value of response of FKBP51s+Tregs in a cohort of patients undergoing anti-PD1 treatment and shed light on a monocyte subset co-expressing PD-L1/FKBP51s. Methods Co-cultures of organoids and autologous lymphocytes were used to confirm that tumour T-cell interaction can induce FKBP51s. PBMC immunophenotype and flow cytometry served to assess and monitor FKBP51s+Treg and FKBP51s+PD-L1+ monocytes in 22 advanced melanoma patients treated with anti-PD1. Silencing and overexpression of FKBP51s in human macrophages served to address the protein role in the tolerant macrophages’ behaviour. Results FKBP51s+Tregs count was increased in responders and had a prognostic value. Non-responders showed an early increase in FKBP51s+ PD-L1+ monocytes during anti-PD1 treatment. Manipulation of FKBP51s modulated the macrophage–phenotype, with forced protein expression promoting aspects associated with tolerance. Conclusions FKBP51s may guide in the selection and monitoring of melanoma patient candidates to immune-checkpoint-targeted therapy. Manipulation of FKBP51s may overcome resistance.
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Retinal Organoids derived from hiPSCs of an AIPL1-LCA Patient Maintain Cytoarchitecture despite Reduced levels of Mutant AIPL1. Sci Rep 2020; 10:5426. [PMID: 32214115 PMCID: PMC7096529 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-62047-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Aryl hydrocarbon receptor-interacting protein-like 1 (AIPL1) is a photoreceptor-specific chaperone that stabilizes the effector enzyme of phototransduction, cGMP phosphodiesterase 6 (PDE6). Mutations in the AIPL1 gene cause a severe inherited retinal dystrophy, Leber congenital amaurosis type 4 (LCA4), that manifests as the loss of vision during the first year of life. In this study, we generated three-dimensional (3D) retinal organoids (ROs) from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) derived from an LCA4 patient carrying a Cys89Arg mutation in AIPL1. This study aimed to (i) explore whether the patient hiPSC-derived ROs recapitulate LCA4 disease phenotype, and (ii) generate a clinically relevant resource to investigate the molecular mechanism of disease and safely test novel therapies for LCA4 in vitro. We demonstrate reduced levels of the mutant AIPL1 and PDE6 proteins in patient organoids, corroborating the findings in animal models; however, patient-derived organoids maintained retinal cell cytoarchitecture despite significantly reduced levels of AIPL1.
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In consistent with other membrane-bound and secretory proteins, immune checkpoint proteins go through a set of modifications in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) to acquire their native functional structures before they function at their destinations. There are various ER-resident chaperones and enzymes synergistically regulate and catalyze the glycosylation, folding and transporting of proteins. The whole processing is under the surveillance of ER quality control system which allows the correctly folded proteins to exit from the ER with the help of coat proteinII(COPII) coated vesicles, while retains the rest of terminally misfolded ones in the ER and then eliminates them via ER-associated degradation (ERAD) or ER-to-lysosomes-associated degradation (ERLAD). The dysfunction of the ER causes ER stress which triggers unfolded protein response (UPR) to restore ER proteostasis. Unsolvable prolonged ER stress ultimately results in cell death. This chapter reviews the process that proteins undergo in the ER, and the glycosylation, folding and degradation of immune checkpoint proteins as well as the associated potential immunotherapies to date.
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Zuo H, Chen L, Kong M, Yang Y, Lü P, Qiu L, Wang Q, Ma S, Chen K. The toxic effect of sodium fluoride on Spodoptera frugiperda 9 cells and differential protein analysis following NaF treatment of cells. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2018; 236:313-323. [PMID: 29414353 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.01.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Revised: 01/17/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Accumulation of excess fluoride has a destructive effect on the environment, endangering human health, affecting organism growth and development, and leading to damage to the biological chain, thereby affecting ecological environment balance. In recent years, numerous studies focused on the molecular mechanisms associated with fluoride toxicity; however, fluoride-toxicity mechanisms in insect cells remain unclear. This study explored the toxic impact of sodium fluoride (NaF) on Spodoptera frugiperda 9 (Sf9) insect cells. High concentrations of NaF (10-4 M, 10-3 M and 10-2 M) resulted in cell enlargement, cell membrane blurring and breakage, and release of cellular contents. Dose-response curves indicated that NaF-specific inhibition rates on Sf9-cell activity increased along with increases in NaF concentration, with a half-inhibitory concentration (IC50) for NaF of 5.919 × 10-3 M at 72 h. Compared with controls, the percentages of early and late apoptotic and necrotic cells clearly increased based on observed increases in NaF concentrations. Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis combined with matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry was used to detect differentially expressed proteins in Sf9 cells treated with IC50 NaF, identifying 17 proteins, seven of which were upregulated and 10 downregulated. These results demonstrated that Sf9 cells showed signs of NaF-mediated toxicity through alterations in cell morphology, apoptosis rates, and protein expression.
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- Huan Zuo
- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China.
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Orłowski M, Popławska K, Pieprzyk J, Szczygieł-Sommer A, Więch A, Zarębski M, Tarczewska A, Dobrucki J, Ożyhar A. Molecular determinants of Drosophila immunophilin FKBP39 nuclear localization. Biol Chem 2018; 399:467-484. [PMID: 29337690 DOI: 10.1515/hsz-2017-0251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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FK506-binding proteins (FKBPs) belong to a distinct class of immunophilins that interact with immunosuppressants. They use their peptidyl-prolyl isomerase (PPIase) activity to catalyze the cis-trans conversion of prolyl bonds in proteins during protein-folding events. FKBPs also act as a unique group of chaperones. The Drosophila melanogaster peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase FK506-binding protein of 39 kDa (FKBP39) is thought to act as a transcriptional modulator of gene expression in 20-hydroxyecdysone and juvenile hormone signal transduction. The aim of this study was to analyze the molecular determinants responsible for the subcellular distribution of an FKBP39-yellow fluorescent protein (YFP) fusion construct (YFP-FKBP39). We found that YFP-FKBP39 was predominantly nucleolar. To identify the nuclear localization signal (NLS), a series of YFP-tagged FKBP39 deletion mutants were prepared and examined in vivo. The identified NLS signal is located in a basic domain. Detailed mutagenesis studies revealed that residues K188 and K191 are crucial for the nuclear targeting of FKBP39 and its nucleoplasmin-like (NPL) domain contains the sequence that controls the nucleolar-specific translocation of the protein. These results show that FKBP39 possesses a specific NLS in close proximity to a putative helix-turn-helix (HTH) motif and FKBP39 may bind DNA in vivo and in vitro.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Cell Biophysics, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Cell Biophysics, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
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Mascolo M, Romano MF, Ilardi G, Romano S, Baldo A, Scalvenzi M, Argenziano G, Merolla F, Russo D, Varricchio S, Pagliuca F, Russo M, Ciancia G, De Rosa G, Staibano S. Expression of FK506-binding protein 51 (FKBP51) in Mycosis fungoides. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2017; 32:735-744. [PMID: 28977697 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.14614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mycosis fungoides (MF) is the major subtype of cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL). It usually has a prolonged indolent clinical course with a minority of cases acquiring a more aggressive biological profile and resistance to conventional therapies, partially attributed to the persistent activation of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) pathway. In the last decade, several papers suggested an important role for the FK506-binding protein 51 (FKBP51), an immunophilin initially cloned in lymphocytes, in the control of NF-κB pathway in different types of human malignancies. OBJECTIVES We aimed to investigate the possible value of FKBP51 expression as a new reliable marker of outcome in patients with MF. METHODS We assessed by immunohistochemistry (IHC) FKBP51 expression in 44 patients with MF, representative of different stages of the disease. Immunohistochemical results were subsequently confirmed at mRNA level with quantitative PCR (qPCR) in a subset of enrolled patients. In addition, IHC and qPCR served to study the expression of some NF-κB-target genes, including the tumour necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 2 (TRAF2). RESULTS Our results show that FKBP51 was expressed in all evaluated cases, with the highest level of expression characterizing MFs with the worst prognosis. Moreover, a significant correlation subsisted between FKBP51 and TRAF2 IHC expression scores. CONCLUSIONS We hypothesize a role for FKBP51 as a prognostic marker for MF and suggest an involvement of this immunophilin in deregulated NF-κB pathway of this CTCL.
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- Pathology Section, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Section, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "V. Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Pathology Section, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Section, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Section, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Section, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Section, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Section, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Bonner JM, Boulianne GL. Diverse structures, functions and uses of FK506 binding proteins. Cell Signal 2017; 38:97-105. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2017.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2017] [Revised: 06/15/2017] [Accepted: 06/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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D'Arrigo P, Russo M, Rea A, Tufano M, Guadagno E, Del Basso De Caro ML, Pacelli R, Hausch F, Staibano S, Ilardi G, Parisi S, Romano MF, Romano S. A regulatory role for the co-chaperone FKBP51s in PD-L1 expression in glioma. Oncotarget 2017; 8:68291-68304. [PMID: 28978117 PMCID: PMC5620257 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.19309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2017] [Accepted: 06/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background FKBP51 is a co-chaperone with isomerase activity, abundantly expressed in glioma. We previously identified a spliced isoform (FKBP51s) and highlighted a role for this protein in the upregulation of Programmed Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression in melanoma. Because gliomas can express PD-L1 causing a defective host anti-tumoral immunity, we investigated whether FKBP51s was expressed in glioma and played a role in PD-L1 regulation in this tumour. Methods We used D54 and U251 glioblastoma cell lines that constitutively expressed PD-L1. FKBP51s was measured by immunoblot, flow cytometry and microscopy. In patient tumours, IHC and qPCR were used to measure protein and mRNA levels respectively. FKBP51s depletion was achieved by siRNAs, and its enzymatic function was inhibited using selective inhibitors (SAFit). We investigated protein maturation using N-glycosidase and cell fractionation approaches. Results FKBP51s was expressed at high levels in glioma cells. Glycosylated-PD-L1 was increased and reduced by FKBP51s overexpression or silencing, respectively. Naïve PD-L1 was found in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) of glioma cells complexed with FKBP51s, whereas the glycosylated form was measured in the Golgi apparatus. SAFit reduced PD-L1 levels (constitutively expressed and ionizing radiation-induced). SAFit reduced cell death of PBMC co-cultured with glioma. Conclusions Here we addressed the mechanism of post-translational regulation of PD-L1 protein in glioma. FKBP51s upregulated PD-L1 expression on the plasma membrane by catalysing the protein folding required for subsequent glycosylation. Inhibition of FKBP51s isomerase activity by SAFit decreased PD-L1 levels. These findings suggest that FKBP51s is a potential target of immunomodulatory strategies for glioblastoma treatment.
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- Paolo D'Arrigo
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Technical University Darmstadt Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Darmstadt, Germany
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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Ma X, Jiang C, Li Y, Feng L, Liu J, Wang J. Inhibition effect of tacrolimus and platelet-derived growth factor-BB on restenosis after vascular intimal injury. Biomed Pharmacother 2017. [PMID: 28633129 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.06.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Excessive proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells(VSMCs) and delayed proliferation and migration of endothelial cells(ECs) were the main cause of restenosis after endovascular interventional therapy. Since tacrolimus has proved to be more sensitive to inhibiting VSMCs' proliferation,and platelet-derived growth factor-BB(PDGF-BB) benefitted ECs' and VSMCs' proliferation, this study was aimed to identify combined effect of tacrolimus and PDGF-BB, investigate any mechanisms underneath and demonstrate combined effect of two drugs in vivo. As the results showed we confirmed differential effect of PDGF-BB and tacrolimus on ECs and VSMCs. On the concentration level of 2-5μg/ml tacrolimus plus 10ng/ml PDGF-BB, combination of drugs could effectively promote ECs proliferation and migration, and meanwhile inhibit VSMCs proliferation and migration, and the inhibition of p-mTOR's expression within VSMCs played an important role in this differentiated effect. Raising concentration level of PDGF-BB would weaken inhibitory effect of tacrolimus on both kinds of cell. For injured intima, the mix solution of two drugs could promote intima healing and suppress excessive intimal hyperplasia.
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University, No 600 Yishan road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University, No 600 Yishan road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University, No 600 Yishan road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University, No 600 Yishan road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University, No 600 Yishan road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University, No 600 Yishan road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200233, China.
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FKBP51 Immunohistochemical Expression: A New Prognostic Biomarker for OSCC? Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18020443. [PMID: 28218707 PMCID: PMC5343977 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18020443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Revised: 02/03/2017] [Accepted: 02/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Up-to-date, several molecular markers of prognosis have been studied in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC), but none entered in the clinical setting. Therapy of OSCC tumors mainly relies on surgery, radiotherapy and partially on chemotherapy; there is an urgent need for biomarkers able to better stratify OSCC patients’ risk to address targeted therapeutic strategies. The role of immune response in the pathogenesis and biological behavior of OSCC has been investigated by several authors, and promising results have been obtained with immune checkpoint inhibitors. We already investigated the role of the immune modulator FK506-binding protein 51 (FKBP51), a FK506-binding immunophilin, in cutaneous melanoma biology, and its expression in several human solid tumors. In the present study, we aimed to assess the value of FKBP51 expression in OSCC tumor cells as a marker of outcome. We collected clinical data from 72 patients who underwent surgery for Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) of the tongue, floor, lips and palate. FKBP51 expression was assessed by immunohistochemistry on paraffin-embedded tumor tissues. In addition, we evaluated the human papillomavirus (HPV) status of primary tumors by immunohistochemistry, viral subtyping and In Situ Hybridization (ISH) assay. We found that high FKBP51-expressing tumors characterized the OSCCs with the worst prognosis: the high immunohistochemical expression of FKBP51 associated with death occurring within five years from the diagnosis with a sensitivity of 88.46% and a specificity of 91.67%. The estimated positive predictive value of the test was 88.45% and negative predictive value 91.67%. We tested FKBP51 mRNA presence, by RT-PCR assay, in a selected series of OSCC tumors, and we found that mRNA correlated well to the protein expression and to the clinical outcome. Applying the Bayes formula, we estimated an 88% probability of dying within five years from the diagnosis of OSCC patients with a high FKBP51 immunohistochemical (IHC) test result (>51% of FKBP51 positive tumor cells). On the basis of our analysis, we propose tumor tissue expression of FKBP51 protein as a reliable prognostic marker for OSCC tumors.
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Nucleoplasmin-like domain of FKBP39 from Drosophila melanogaster forms a tetramer with partly disordered tentacle-like C-terminal segments. Sci Rep 2017; 7:40405. [PMID: 28074868 PMCID: PMC5225439 DOI: 10.1038/srep40405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2016] [Accepted: 12/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Nucleoplasmins are a nuclear chaperone family defined by the presence of a highly conserved N-terminal core domain. X-ray crystallographic studies of isolated nucleoplasmin core domains revealed a β-propeller structure consisting of a set of five monomers that together form a stable pentamer. Recent studies on isolated N-terminal domains from Drosophila 39-kDa FK506-binding protein (FKBP39) and from other chromatin-associated proteins showed analogous, nucleoplasmin-like (NPL) pentameric structures. Here, we report that the NPL domain of the full-length FKBP39 does not form pentameric complexes. Multi-angle light scattering (MALS) and sedimentation equilibrium ultracentrifugation (SE AUC) analyses of the molecular mass of the full-length protein indicated that FKBP39 forms homotetrameric complexes. Molecular models reconstructed from small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) revealed that the NPL domain forms a stable, tetrameric core and that FK506-binding domains are linked to it by intrinsically disordered, flexible chains that form tentacle-like segments. Analyses of full-length FKBP39 and its isolated NPL domain suggested that the distal regions of the polypeptide chain influence and determine the quaternary conformation of the nucleoplasmin-like protein. These results provide new insights regarding the conserved structure of nucleoplasmin core domains and provide a potential explanation for the importance of the tetrameric structural organization of full-length nucleoplasmins.
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Liu T, Xiong J, Yi S, Zhang H, Zhou S, Gu L, Zhou M. FKBP12 enhances sensitivity to chemotherapy-induced cancer cell apoptosis by inhibiting MDM2. Oncogene 2016; 36:1678-1686. [PMID: 27617579 PMCID: PMC5378873 DOI: 10.1038/onc.2016.331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2016] [Revised: 07/20/2016] [Accepted: 08/01/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The FK506-binding protein 12 (FKBP12) is a cytoplasmic protein and has been reported to possess multiple functions in signaling transduction based on its interaction with different cellular targets. Here, we report that FKBP12 interacts with oncoprotein MDM2 and induces MDM2 degradation. We demonstrate that FKBP12 degrades MDM2 through binding to MDM2 protein, disrupting MDM2/MDM4 interaction and inducing MDM2 self-ubiquitination. The FKBP12-mediated MDM2 degradation was significantly enhanced when the transfected MDM2 was localized in the cytoplasm. The endogenous MDM2, when it was induced by p53 subjecting to DNA-damaging stimuli such as treatment with doxorubicin, was also significantly inhibited by FKBP12. This is due to translocation of p53-induced MDM2 from the nucleus to the cytoplasm, which facilitates interaction with cytoplasmic FKBP12. Furthermore, the enhanced level of MDM2 following p53 activation in nutlin-3 treated cells was also inhibited by FKBP12. The FKBP12-mediated downregulation of MDM2 in response to doxorubicin or nutlin-3 results in continuing and constitutive activation of p53, inhibition of XIAP and sensitization of cancer cells to apoptosis. These results identify a novel function for FKBP12 in downregulating MDM2, which directly enhances sensitivity of cancer cells to chemotherapy and nutlin-3 treatment.
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- T Liu
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Institute of Pathology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Institute of Pathology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Dunyak BM, Gestwicki JE. Peptidyl-Proline Isomerases (PPIases): Targets for Natural Products and Natural Product-Inspired Compounds. J Med Chem 2016; 59:9622-9644. [PMID: 27409354 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.6b00411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Peptidyl-proline isomerases (PPIases) are a chaperone superfamily comprising the FK506-binding proteins (FKBPs), cyclophilins, and parvulins. PPIases catalyze the cis/trans isomerization of proline, acting as a regulatory switch during folding, activation, and/or degradation of many proteins. These "clients" include proteins with key roles in cancer, neurodegeneration, and psychiatric disorders, suggesting that PPIase inhibitors could be important therapeutics. However, the active site of PPIases is shallow, solvent-exposed, and well conserved between family members, making selective inhibitor design challenging. Despite these hurdles, macrocyclic natural products, including FK506, rapamycin, and cyclosporin, bind PPIases with nanomolar or better affinity. De novo attempts to derive new classes of inhibitors have been somewhat less successful, often showcasing the "undruggable" features of PPIases. Interestingly, the most potent of these next-generation molecules tend to integrate features of the natural products, including macrocyclization or proline mimicry strategies. Here, we review recent developments and ongoing challenges in the inhibition of PPIases, with a focus on how natural products might inform the creation of potent and selective inhibitors.
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- Bryan M Dunyak
- Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan Medical School , 1150 W. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States.,Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California at San Francisco , 675 Nelson Rising Lane, San Francisco, California 94158, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California at San Francisco , 675 Nelson Rising Lane, San Francisco, California 94158, United States
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Romano S, D'Angelillo A, Staibano S, Simeone E, D'Arrigo P, Ascierto PA, Scalvenzi M, Mascolo M, Ilardi G, Merolla F, Jovarauskaite E, Romano MF. Immunomodulatory pathways regulate expression of a spliced FKBP51 isoform in lymphocytes of melanoma patients. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res 2015; 28:442-52. [PMID: 25895097 DOI: 10.1111/pcmr.12378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2014] [Accepted: 04/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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FKBP51 (gene FKBP5) is an immunophilin capable of immunosuppression expressed in melanoma and lymphocytes. We found increased levels of a spliced FKBP5 variant in the PBMCs of 124 patients with melanoma. This variant encodes for an unknown isoform (FKBP51s). We hypothesized that FKBP51s resulted from tumour interaction with immune cells, through PDL-1/PD-1. To address this issue, we performed melanoma/PBMC cocultures. Furthermore, the immunohistochemistry of 76 melanoma specimens served to investigate whether FKBP51s stained tumour infiltrating lymphocytes. Our results showed that PBMCs expressed FKBP51s when cocultured with melanoma. Tumour PDL-1 knockdown or anti-PD-1 reduced FKBP51s expression in cocultured PBMCs. IHC showed a strong FKBP51s signal in tumour infiltrating lymphocytes, and lymphocytes of the invasion front of the tumour, along with melanoma PDL-1 expression. When overexpressed in melanoma, FKBP51s facilitated PDL-1 expression on the cell surface. In conclusion, our study shows that FKBP51s marks the PBMCs of patients with melanoma and is exploited by the tumour to immunomodulate through PDL-1.
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- Simona Romano
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, Federico II University, Naples, Italy.,Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Melanoma Unit, National Cancer Institute 'G. Pascale Foundation', Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Section, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biological Science, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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Microbial peptidyl-prolyl cis/trans isomerases (PPIases): virulence factors and potential alternative drug targets. Microbiol Mol Biol Rev 2015; 78:544-71. [PMID: 25184565 DOI: 10.1128/mmbr.00015-14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Initially discovered in the context of immunomodulation, peptidyl-prolyl cis/trans isomerases (PPIases) were soon identified as enzymes catalyzing the rate-limiting protein folding step at peptidyl bonds preceding proline residues. Intense searches revealed that PPIases are a superfamily of proteins consisting of three structurally distinguishable families with representatives in every described species of prokaryote and eukaryote and, recently, even in some giant viruses. Despite the clear-cut enzymatic activity and ubiquitous distribution of PPIases, reports on solely PPIase-dependent biological roles remain scarce. Nevertheless, they have been found to be involved in a plethora of biological processes, such as gene expression, signal transduction, protein secretion, development, and tissue regeneration, underscoring their general importance. Hence, it is not surprising that PPIases have also been identified as virulence-associated proteins. The extent of contribution to virulence is highly variable and dependent on the pleiotropic roles of a single PPIase in the respective pathogen. The main objective of this review is to discuss this variety in virulence-related bacterial and protozoan PPIases as well as the involvement of host PPIases in infectious processes. Moreover, a special focus is given to Legionella pneumophila macrophage infectivity potentiator (Mip) and Mip-like PPIases of other pathogens, as the best-characterized virulence-related representatives of this family. Finally, the potential of PPIases as alternative drug targets and first tangible results are highlighted.
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Romano S, D'Angelillo A, Romano MF. Pleiotropic roles in cancer biology for multifaceted proteins FKBPs. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2015; 1850:2061-8. [PMID: 25592270 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2015.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2014] [Revised: 01/05/2015] [Accepted: 01/06/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND FK506 binding proteins (FKBP) are multifunctional proteins highly conserved across the species and abundantly expressed in the cell. In addition to a well-established role in immunosuppression, FKBPs modulate several signal transduction pathways in the cell, due to their isomerase activity and the capability to interact with other proteins, inducing changes in conformation and function of protein partners. Increasing literature data support the concept that FKBPs control cancer related pathways. SCOPE OF THE REVIEW The aim of the present article is to review current knowledge on FKBPs roles in regulation of key signaling pathways associated with cancer. MAJOR CONCLUSIONS Some family members appear to promote disease while others are protective against tumorigenesis. GENERAL SIGNIFICANCE FKBPs family proteins are expected to provide new biomarkers and small molecular targets, in the near future, increasing diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities in the cancer field. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled Proline-Directed Foldases: Cell Signaling Catalysts and Drug Targets.
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- Simona Romano
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, Federico II University, Naples, Italy; Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, Federico II University, Naples, Italy.
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The Ubiquitin-Proteasome System and Molecular Chaperone Deregulation in Alzheimer's Disease. Mol Neurobiol 2015; 53:905-931. [PMID: 25561438 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-014-9063-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2014] [Accepted: 12/09/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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One of the shared hallmarks of neurodegenerative diseases is the accumulation of misfolded proteins. Therefore, it is suspected that normal proteostasis is crucial for neuronal survival in the brain and that the malfunction of this mechanism may be the underlying cause of neurodegenerative diseases. The accumulation of amyloid plaques (APs) composed of amyloid-beta peptide (Aβ) aggregates and neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) composed of misfolded Tau proteins are the defining pathological markers of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The accumulation of these proteins indicates a faulty protein quality control in the AD brain. An impaired ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) could lead to negative consequences for protein regulation, including loss of function. Another pivotal mechanism for the prevention of misfolded protein accumulation is the utilization of molecular chaperones. Molecular chaperones, such as heat shock proteins (HSPs) and FK506-binding proteins (FKBPs), are highly involved in protein regulation to ensure proper folding and normal function. In this review, we elaborate on the molecular basis of AD pathophysiology using recent data, with a particular focus on the role of the UPS and molecular chaperones as the defensive mechanism against misfolded proteins that have prion-like properties. In addition, we propose a rational therapy approach based on this mechanism.
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Plant immunophilins: a review of their structure-function relationship. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2014; 1850:2145-58. [PMID: 25529299 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2014.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2014] [Revised: 12/13/2014] [Accepted: 12/15/2014] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Originally discovered as receptors for immunosuppressive drugs, immunophilins consist of two major groups, FK506 binding proteins (FKBPs) and cyclosporin A binding proteins (cyclophilins, CYPs). Many members in both FKBP and CYP families are peptidyl prolyl isomerases that are involved in protein folding processes, though they share little sequence homology. It is not surprising to find immunophilins in all organisms examined so far, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, plants and animals, as protein folding represents a common process in all living systems. SCOPE OF REVIEW Studies on plant immunophilins have revealed new functions beyond protein folding and new structural properties beyond that of typical PPIases. This review focuses on the structural and functional diversity of plant FKBPs and CYPs. MAJOR CONCLUSIONS The differences in sequence, structure as well as subcellular localization, have added on to the diversity of this family of molecular chaperones. In particular, the large number of immunophilins present in the thylakoid lumen of the photosynthetic organelle, promises to deliver insights into the regulation of photosynthesis, a unique feature of plant systems. However, very little structural information and functional data are available for plant immunophilins. GENERAL SIGNIFICANCE Studies on the structure and function of plant immunophilins are important in understanding their role in plant biology. By reviewing the structural and functional properties of some immunophilins that represent the emerging area of research in plant biology, we hope to increase the interest of researchers in pursuing further research in this area. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled Proline-directed Foldases: Cell Signaling Catalysts and Drug Targets.
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Leng X, Liu D, Zhao M, Sun X, Li Y, Mu Q, Zhu X, Li P, Fang J. Genome-wide identification and analysis of FK506-binding protein family gene family in strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa). Gene 2013; 534:390-9. [PMID: 24230972 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2013.08.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2013] [Revised: 08/12/2013] [Accepted: 08/14/2013] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The FK506 binding proteins (FKBPs) are abundant and ubiquitous proteins belonging to the large peptidyl-prolylcis-trans isomerase superfamily. FKBPs are known to be involved in many biological processes including hormone signaling, plant growth, and stress responses through a chaperone or an isomerization of proline residues during protein folding. The availability of complete strawberry genome sequences allowed the identification of 23 FKBP genes by HMMER and blast analysis. Chromosome scaffold locations of these FKBP genes in the strawberry genome were determined and the protein domain and motif organization of FaFKBPs analyzed. The phylogenetic relationships between strawberry FKBPs were also assessed. The expression profiles of FaFKBPs genes results revealed that most FaFKBPs were expressed in all tissues, while a few FaFKBPs were specifically expressed in some of the tissues. These data not only contribute to some better understanding of the complex regulation of the strawberry FKBP gene family, but also provide valuable information for further research in strawberry functional genomics.
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- Xiangpeng Leng
- College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Tongwei Road 6, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Tongwei Road 6, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Institute of Horticulture, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhongling Street 50, Nanjing 210014, PR China
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- College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Tongwei Road 6, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Tongwei Road 6, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Tongwei Road 6, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Tongwei Road 6, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Tongwei Road 6, Nanjing 210095, PR China.
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- College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Tongwei Road 6, Nanjing 210095, PR China.
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Liu F, Wang YQ, Meng L, Gu M, Tan RY. FK506-binding protein 12 ligands: a patent review. Expert Opin Ther Pat 2013; 23:1435-49. [DOI: 10.1517/13543776.2013.828695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Melanoma is the most aggressive skin cancer; there is no cure in advanced stages. Identifying molecular participants in melanoma progression may provide useful diagnostic and therapeutic tools. FK506 binding protein 51 (FKBP51), an immunophilin with a relevant role in developmental stages, is highly expressed in melanoma and correlates with aggressiveness and therapy resistance. We hypothesized a role for FKBP51 in melanoma invasive behaviour. FKBP51 promoted activation of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) genes and improved melanoma cell migration and invasion. In addition, FKBP51 induced some melanoma stem cell (MCSC) genes. Purified MCSCs expressed high EMT genes levels, suggesting that genetic programs of EMT and MCSCs overlap. Immunohistochemistry of samples from patients showed intense FKBP51 nuclear signal and cytoplasmic positivity for the stem cell marker nestin in extravasating melanoma cells and metastatic brains. In addition, FKBP51 targeting by small interfering RNA (siRNA) prevented the massive metastatic substitution of liver and lung in a mouse model of experimental metastasis. The present study provides evidence that the genetic programs of cancer stemness and invasiveness overlap in melanoma, and that FKBP51 plays a pivotal role in sustaining such a program.
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Fabian AK, März A, Neimanis S, Biondi RM, Kozany C, Hausch F. InterAKTions with FKBPs--mutational and pharmacological exploration. PLoS One 2013; 8:e57508. [PMID: 23469007 PMCID: PMC3585324 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0057508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2012] [Accepted: 01/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The FK506-binding protein 51 (FKBP51) is an Hsp90-associated co-chaperone which regulates steroid receptors and kinases. In pancreatic cancer cell lines, FKBP51 was shown to recruit the phosphatase PHLPP to facilitate dephosphorylation of the kinase Akt, which was associated with reduced chemoresistance. Here we show that in addition to FKBP51 several other members of the FKBP family bind directly to Akt. FKBP51 can also form complexes with other AGC kinases and mapping studies revealed that FKBP51 interacts with Akt via multiple domains independent of their activation or phosphorylation status. The FKBP51-Akt1 interaction was not affected by FK506 analogs or Akt active site inhibitors, but was abolished by the allosteric Akt inhibitor VIII. None of the FKBP51 inhibitors affected AktS473 phosphorylation or downstream targets of Akt. In summary, we show that FKBP51 binds to Akt directly as well as via Hsp90. The FKBP51-Akt interaction is sensitive to the conformation of Akt1, but does not depend on the FK506-binding pocket of FKBP51. Therefore, FKBP inhibitors are unlikely to inhibit the Akt-FKBP-PHLPP network.
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- Anne-Katrin Fabian
- Research Group Chemical Genomics, Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany
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- Research Group Chemical Genomics, Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany
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- Research Group PhosphoSites, Universitaetsklinikum Frankfurt, Medizinische Klinik I, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Research Group PhosphoSites, Universitaetsklinikum Frankfurt, Medizinische Klinik I, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Research Group Chemical Genomics, Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany
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- Research Group Chemical Genomics, Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany
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Song D, Li LS, Heaton-Johnson KJ, Arsenault PR, Master SR, Lee FS. Prolyl hydroxylase domain protein 2 (PHD2) binds a Pro-Xaa-Leu-Glu motif, linking it to the heat shock protein 90 pathway. J Biol Chem 2013; 288:9662-9674. [PMID: 23413029 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m112.440552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Prolyl hydroxylase domain protein 2 (PHD2, also known as Egg Laying Defective Nine homolog 1) is a key oxygen-sensing protein in metazoans. In an oxygen-dependent manner, PHD2 site-specifically prolyl hydroxylates the master transcription factor of the hypoxic response, hypoxia-inducible factor-α (HIF-α), thereby targeting HIF-α for degradation. In this report we show that the heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) co-chaperones p23 and FKBP38 interact via a conserved Pro-Xaa-Leu-Glu motif (where Xaa = any amino acid) in these proteins with the N-terminal Myeloid Nervy and DEAF-1 (MYND)-type zinc finger of PHD2. Knockdown of p23 augments hypoxia-induced HIF-1α protein levels and HIF target genes. We propose that p23 recruits PHD2 to the HSP90 machinery to facilitate HIF-1α hydroxylation. These findings identify a link between two ancient pathways, the PHD:HIF and the HSP90 pathways, and suggest that this link was established concurrent with the emergence of the PHD:HIF pathway in evolution.
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- Daisheng Song
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104.
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Mohareer K, Sahdev S, Hasnain SE. Spodoptera frugiperda FKBP-46 is a consensus p53 motif binding protein. J Cell Biochem 2012; 114:899-907. [PMID: 23097306 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.24429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2011] [Accepted: 10/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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p53 protein, the central molecule of the apoptosis pathway, is mutated in 50% of the human cancers. Of late, p53 homologues have been identified from different invertebrates including Drosophila melanogaster, Caenorhabditis elegans, Squid, and Clams. We report the identification of a p53-like protein in Spodoptera frugiperda (Sf9) insect cells, which is activated during oxidative stress, caused by exposure to UV-B or H(2) O(2) , and binds to p53 consensus DNA binding motifs as well as other p53 cognate motifs. Sf9 p53 motif-binding protein is similar to murine and Drosophila p53 in terms of molecular size, which is around 50-60 kDa, as evident from UV cross-linking, and displays DNA binding characteristics similar to both insect and vertebrate p53 as seen from electrophoretic mobility shift assays. The N-terminal sequencing of the purified Sf9 p53 motif-binding protein reveals extensive homology to the pro-apoptotic FK-506 binding protein (FKBP-46), earlier identified in Sf9 cells as a factor which interacts with murine casein kinase. FKBP, an evolutionarily conserved protein of mammalian origin functions as a pro-apoptotic factor. Identification of FKBP-46 as a novel p53 motif-binding protein in insect cells adds a new facet to our understanding of the mechanisms of apoptosis under oxidative stress in the absence of a typical p53 homologue.
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Gollan PJ, Bhave M, Aro EM. The FKBP families of higher plants: Exploring the structures and functions of protein interaction specialists. FEBS Lett 2012; 586:3539-47. [PMID: 22982859 DOI: 10.1016/j.febslet.2012.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2012] [Revised: 08/31/2012] [Accepted: 09/03/2012] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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The FK506-binding proteins (FKBPs) are known both as the receptors for immunosuppressant drugs and as prolyl isomerase (PPIase) enzymes that catalyse rotation of prolyl bonds. FKBPs are characterised by the inclusion of at least one FK506-binding domain (FKBd), the receptor site for proline and the active site for PPIase catalysis. The FKBPs form large and diverse families in most organisms, with the largest FKBP families occurring in higher plants. Plant FKBPs are molecular chaperones that interact with specific protein partners to regulate a diversity of cellular processes. Recent studies have found that plant FKBPs operate in intricate and coordinated mechanisms for regulating stress response and development processes, and discoveries of new interaction partners expand their cellular influences to gene expression and photosynthetic adaptations. This review presents an examination of the molecular and structural features and functional roles of the higher plant FKBP family within the context of these recent findings, and discusses the significance of domain conservation and variation for the development of a diverse, versatile and complex chaperone family.
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- Peter J Gollan
- Environment and Biotechnology Centre, Faculty of Life and Social Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, P.O. Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia.
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Deng Y, Lei M, Zhang W, Li W, Zhou E, Liu Z, Qi C. Monoclonal antibodies directed against Fpr3 protein as molecular chaperones. Hybridoma (Larchmt) 2012; 30:491-3. [PMID: 22008079 DOI: 10.1089/hyb.2011.0053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Fpr3 is the third member of the FKBP (FK506 binding protein) family in yeast. In this study, the fpr3 gene from Saccharomyces cerevisiae was overexpressed and the protein product was purified using different methods. The recombinant Fpr3 fusion protein (rFpr3) was then used as antigen to immunize BALB/c mice for the production of monoclonal antibodies (MAb). Western blot and ELISA results indicated that rFpr3 had specific binding ability to the MAbs, and isotyping results classified the MAb as the subclass IgG1 by antibody. The MAbs obtained in this study will be used as a molecular chaperone to obtain Fpr3 crystals.
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- Yan Deng
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetic Regulation and Integrative Biology, College of Life Science, Huazhong Normal University, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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Romano S, Sorrentino A, Di Pace AL, Nappo G, Mercogliano C, Romano MF. The emerging role of large immunophilin FK506 binding protein 51 in cancer. Curr Med Chem 2012; 18:5424-9. [PMID: 22087835 PMCID: PMC3613799 DOI: 10.2174/092986711798194333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2011] [Revised: 08/25/2011] [Accepted: 08/26/2011] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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FK506 binding protein 51 (FKBP51) is an immunophilin physiologically expressed in lymphocytes. Very recently, aberrant expression of this protein was found in melanoma; FKBP51 expression correlates with melanoma aggressiveness and is maximal in metastatic lesions. FKBP51 promotes NF-κB activation and is involved in the resistance to genotoxic agents, including anthracyclines and ionizing radiation. FKBP51 is a cochaperone with peptidyl-prolyl isomerase activity that regulates several biological processes through protein-protein interaction. There is increasing evidence that FKBP51 hyperexpression is associated with cancer and this protein has a relevant role in sustaining cell growth, malignancy, and resistance to therapy. There is also evidence that FKBP ligands are potent anticancer agents, in addition to their immunosuppressant activity. In particular, rapamycin and its analogs have shown antitumor activity across a variety of human cancers in clinical trials. Although, classically, rapamycin actions are ascribed to inhibition of mTOR, recent studies indicate FKBP51 is also an important molecular determinant of the drug's anticancer activity. The aim of this article is to review the functions of FKBP51, especially in view of the recent findings that this protein is a potential oncogene when deregulated and a candidate target for signaling therapies against cancer.
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- S Romano
- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples "Federico II". Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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Yu Y, Zhang H, Li W, Mu C, Zhang F, Wang L, Meng Z. Genome-wide analysis and environmental response profiling of the FK506-binding protein gene family in maize (Zea mays L.). Gene 2012; 498:212-22. [PMID: 22366304 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2012.01.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2011] [Revised: 01/28/2012] [Accepted: 01/30/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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The FK506-binding proteins (FKBPs) belong to the peptidyl-prolyl cis/trans isomerase (PPIase) superfamily, and have been implicated in a wide spectrum of biological processes, including protein folding, hormone signaling, plant growth, and stress responses. Genome-wide structural and evolutionary analyses of the entire FKBP gene family have been conducted in Arabidopsis and rice. In the present study, a genome-wide analysis was performed to identify all maize FKBP genes. The availability of complete maize genome sequences allowed for the identification of 24 FKBP genes. Chromosomal locations in the maize genome were determined and the protein domain and motif organization of ZmFKBPs analyzed. The phylogenetic relationships between maize FKBPs were also assessed. The expression profiles of ZmFKBP genes were measured under different environmental conditions and revealed distinct ZmFKBP gene expression patterns under heat, cold, salt, and drought stress. These data not only contribute to a better understanding of the complex regulation of the maize FKBP gene family, but also provide evidence supporting the role of FKBPs in multiple signaling pathways involved in stress responses. This investigation may provide valuable information for further research on stress tolerance in plants and potential strategies for enhancing maize survival under stressful conditions.
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- Yanli Yu
- Maize Institute, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/National Maize Improvement Sub-Center, Jinan, Shandong 250100, PR China.
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Inhibition of human in-stent restenosis: a molecular view. Curr Opin Pharmacol 2011; 11:372-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.coph.2011.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2011] [Accepted: 03/21/2011] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Targeting FKBP isoforms with small-molecule ligands. Curr Opin Pharmacol 2011; 11:365-71. [PMID: 21803654 DOI: 10.1016/j.coph.2011.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2011] [Accepted: 04/13/2011] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The FK506 binding protein (FKBP) family of proteins provide an interesting series of drug targets since different isoforms modulate diverse cellular pathways. There are therapeutic opportunities in the fields of cancer therapy, neurodegenerative conditions and psychiatric disorders. X-ray crystallographic or NMR data are available for eight of fourteen human FKBPs covering ten of the twenty-two different FKBP domains. We have made a detailed sequence and structural comparison of human FKBP domains. These data show that the chemical scaffolds common to the immunosuppressive inhibitors FK506 and rapamycin bind to the most conserved region of the binding site. This observation opens the way to the design of isoform specific inhibitors.
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Unger T, Dym O, Albeck S, Jacobovitch Y, Bernehim R, Marom D, Pisanty O, Breiman A. Crystal structure of the three FK506 binding protein domains of wheat FKBP73: evidence for a unique wFK73_2 domain. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 11:113-23. [PMID: 20306145 DOI: 10.1007/s10969-010-9085-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2009] [Accepted: 03/03/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Here we describe the crystal structure of the N-terminal domain of the FK506-binding protein (FKBP) from wheat (wFKBP73), which is the first structure presenting three FK domains (wFK73_1, wFK73_2 and wFK73_3). The crystal model includes wFK73_2 and wFK73_3 domains and only part of the wFK73_1 domain. The wFK73_1 domain is responsible for binding FK506 and for peptidyl prolyl cis/trans isomerase (PPIase) activity, while the wFK73_2 and wFK73_3 domains lack these activities. A structure-based sequence comparison demonstrated that the absence of a large enough hydrophobic pocket important for PPIase activity, and of the conserved residues necessary for drug binding in the wFK73_2 and wFK73_3 domains explains the lack of these activities in these domains. Sequence and structural comparison between the three wFKBP73 domains suggest that the wFK73_2 domain is the most divergent. A structural comparison of the FK domains of wFKBP73 with other FKBPs containing more than one FK domain, revealed that while the overall architecture of each of the three FK domains displays a typical FKBP fold, their relative arrangement in space is unique and may have important functional implications. We suggest that the existence of FKBPs with three FK domains offers additional interactive options for these plant proteins enlarging the overall regulatory functions of these proteins.
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- Tamar Unger
- Department of Structural Biology, Weizmann Institute of Science, 76100, Rehovot, Israel
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Gollan PJ, Bhave M. Genome-wide analysis of genes encoding FK506-binding proteins in rice. PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2010; 72:1-16. [PMID: 19768557 DOI: 10.1007/s11103-009-9547-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2009] [Accepted: 08/31/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The FK506-binding proteins (FKBPs) are a class of peptidyl-prolyl cis/trans isomerase enzymes, some of which can also operate as molecular chaperones. FKBPs comprise a large ubiquitous family, found in virtually every part of the cell and involved in diverse processes from protein folding to stress response. Higher plant genomes typically encode about 20 FKBPs, half of these found in the chloroplast thylakoid lumen. Several FKBPs in plants are regulators of hormone signalling pathways, with important roles in seed germination, plant growth and stress response. Some FKBP isoforms exists as homologous duplicates operating in finely tuned mechanisms to cope with abiotic stress. In order to understand the roles of the plant FKBPs, especially in view of the warming environment, we have identified and analysed the gene families encoding these proteins in rice using computational approaches. The work has led to identification of all FKBPs from the rice genome, including novel high molecular weight forms. The rice FKBP family appears to have evolved by duplications of FKBP genes, which may be a strategy for increased stress tolerance.
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- Peter J Gollan
- Environment and Biotechnology Centre, Faculty of Life and Social Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, PO Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia
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