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Müller M, Gibisch M, Brocard C, Cserjan-Puschmann M, Striedner G, Hahn R. Purification of recombinantly produced somatostatin-28 comparing hydrochloric acid and polyethyleneimine as E. coli extraction aids. Protein Expr Purif 2024; 222:106537. [PMID: 38944221 DOI: 10.1016/j.pep.2024.106537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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Peptides are used for diagnostics, therapeutics, and as antimicrobial agents. Most peptides are produced by chemical synthesis, but recombinant production has recently become an attractive alternative due to the advantages of high titers, less toxic waste and correct folding of tertiary structure. Somatostatin-28 is a peptide hormone that regulates the endocrine system, cell proliferation and inhibits the release of numerous secondary hormones in human body. It is composed of 28 amino acids and has one disulfide bond, which makes it to an optimal model peptide for a whole downstream purification process. We produced the peptide in the periplasm of E. coli using the CASPON™ technology, an affinity fusion technology system that enables high soluble expression of recombinant proteins and cleaves the fusion tag with a circularly permuted human caspase-2. Furthermore, purification of the products is straight forward using an established platform process. Two different case studies for downstream purification are presented, starting with either hydrochloric acid or polyethyleneimine as an extraction aid. After release of affinity-tagged somatostatin-28 out of E. coli's periplasm, several purification steps were performed, delivering a pure peptide solution after the final polishing step. The process was monitored by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography as well as mass spectrometry to determine the yield and correct disulfide bond formation. Monitoring of impurities like host cell proteins, DNA and endotoxins after each downstream unit confirmed effective removal for both purification pathways.
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- Matthias Müller
- Institute of Bioprocess Science and Engineering, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Bioprocess Science and Engineering, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria
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- Boehringer Ingelheim RCV GmbH & Co KG, Dr.-Boehringer-Gasse 5-11, A-1120, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Bioprocess Science and Engineering, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Bioprocess Science and Engineering, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Bioprocess Science and Engineering, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria.
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Chary PS, Shaikh S, Rajana N, Bhavana V, Mehra NK. Unlocking nature's arsenal: Nanotechnology for targeted delivery of venom toxins in cancer therapy. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 162:213903. [PMID: 38824828 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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AIM The aim of the present review is to shed light on the nanotechnological approaches adopted to overcome the shortcomings associated with the delivery of venom peptides which possess inherent anti-cancer properties. BACKGROUND Venom peptides although have been reported to demonstrate anti-cancer effects, they suffer from several disadvantages such as in vivo instability, off-target adverse effects, limited drug loading and low bioavailability. This review presents a comprehensive compilation of different classes of nanocarriers while underscoring their advantages, disadvantages and potential to carry such peptide molecules for in vivo delivery. It also discusses various nanotechnological aspects such as methods of fabrication, analytical tools to assess these nanoparticulate formulations, modulation of nanocarrier polymer properties to enhance loading capacity, stability and improve their suitability to carry toxic peptide drugs. CONCLUSION Nanotechnological approaches bear great potential in delivering venom peptide-based molecules as anticancer agents by enhancing their bioavailability, stability, efficacy as well as offering a spatiotemporal delivery approach. However, the challenges associated with toxicity and biocompatibility of nanocarriers must be duly addressed. PERSPECTIVES The everlasting quest for new breakthroughs for safer delivery of venom peptides in human subjects is fuelled by unmet clinical needs in the current landscape of chemotherapy. In addition, exhaustive efforts are required in obtaining and purifying the venom peptides followed by designing and optimizing scale up technologies.
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- Padakanti Sandeep Chary
- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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Resina L, Esteves T, Pérez-Rafael S, García JIH, Ferreira FC, Tzanov T, Bonardd S, Díaz DD, Pérez-Madrigal MM, Alemán C. Dual electro-/pH-responsive nanoparticle/hydrogel system for controlled delivery of anticancer peptide. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 162:213925. [PMID: 38908101 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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An electro-chemo-responsive carrier has been engineered for the controlled release of a highly hydrophilic anticancer peptide, CR(NMe)EKA (Cys-Arg- N-methyl-Glu-Lys-Ala). Remotely controlled on demand release of CR(NMe)EKA, loaded in electro-responsive poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) nanoparticles, has been achieved by applying electrical stimuli consisting of constant positive (+0.50 V) or negative voltages (-0.50 V) at pre-defined time intervals. In addition, after loading CR(NMe)EKA/PEDOT nanoparticles into an injectable pH responsive hydrogel formed by phenylboronic acid grafted to chitosan (PBA-CS), the efficiency of the controlled peptide release has increased approximately by a factor of 2.6. The hydration ratio of such hydrogel is significantly lower in acidic environments than in neutral and basic media, which has been attributed to the dissociation of the boronate bonds between polymer chains. Hence, the electro-controlled peptide release from PBA-CS/CR(NMe)EKA/PEDOT hydrogels, in the acidic environment of tumors, combines the effects of the oxidation and reduction of PEDOT chains on the interactions with the peptide and the carrier, with the peptide concentration gradient at the interface between the collapsed hydrogel and the release medium. Furthermore, the peptide released by electro-stimulation preserved its bioactivity assessed by promoting human prostate cancer cells death. Overall, this work is a promising attempt to develop a carrier platform for small hydrophilic anticancer peptides, which delivery rationale is synergistically regulated by the electrical and pH responsiveness of the carrier.
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- Leonor Resina
- Departament d'Enginyeria Química and Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; iBB - Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Department of Bioengineering, Instituto Superior Técnico - Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Rovisco Pais 1, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal; Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Rovisco Pais 1, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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- iBB - Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Department of Bioengineering, Instituto Superior Técnico - Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Rovisco Pais 1, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal; Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Rovisco Pais 1, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Grup de Biotecnologia Molecular i Industrial, Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Rambla Sant Nebridi 22, Terrassa 08222, Spain
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- Departmento de Química Orgánica, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 3, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain; Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain
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- iBB - Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Department of Bioengineering, Instituto Superior Técnico - Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Rovisco Pais 1, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal; Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Rovisco Pais 1, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Grup de Biotecnologia Molecular i Industrial, Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Rambla Sant Nebridi 22, Terrassa 08222, Spain
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- Departmento de Química Orgánica, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 3, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain; Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain
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- Departmento de Química Orgánica, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 3, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain; Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain.
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Química and Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Química and Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Baldiri Reixac 10-12, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.
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Han M, Kakar M, Li W, Iqbal I, Hu X, Liu Y, Tang Q, Sun L, Shakir Y, Liu T. Targeting MDM2-p53 interaction in Glioblastoma: Transcriptomic analysis and Peptide-Based inhibition strategy. Bioorg Chem 2024; 150:107620. [PMID: 38991490 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2024.107620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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MDM2 is a gene that encodes a protein involved in cell survival, growth, and DNA repair. It has been implicated in the development and progression of glioblastoma (GBM). Inhibition of the MDM2-p53 interaction has emerged as a promising strategy for treating GBM. In this study, we performed comprehensive transcriptomic expression analysis from diverse datasets and observed MDM2 overexpression in a subset of GBM cases. MDM2 negatively regulates the major onco-suppressor p53. The interaction between MDM2 and p53 is a promising target for cancer therapy, as it can trigger p53-mediated cell death in response to different stress conditions, such as oncogene activation or DNA damage. In this study, we have identified a peptide-based inhibition of MDM2 as a therapeutic strategy for GBM. We have further validated the stability of the MDM2-peptide interaction using a molecular structural dynamics approach. The major trajectories, including root mean square of deviation (RMSD), root mean square of fluctuation (RMSF), and radius of gyration (RoG), indicate that the candidate peptides have a more stable binding compared to the native ligand and control drug. The stability of the binding interaction was further estimated by MMGBSA analysis, which also suggests that MDM2 has a stable binding with both peptide molecules. Based on these results, peptides P-1843 and P-3837 could be tested further for experimental validation to confirm their targeted inhibition of MDM-2. This approach could provide a highly selective and efficient inhibitor with potentially fewer side effects and less toxicity compared to small drug-based molecules.
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- Manman Han
- Department of General Surgery, Wenzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Faculty of Marine Sciences, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences (LUAWMS), Uthal, Balochistan, Pakistan
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Shuyang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of PLR, Institute of Active Polymers, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, 14513 Teltow, Germany
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Shuyang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Shuyang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Shuyang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Shuyang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, Hazara University, Mansehra, KPK, Pakistan.
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Shuyang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Hua R, Zhao K, Xu Z, Zheng Y, Wu C, Zhang L, Teng Y, Wang J, Wang M, Hu J, Chen L, Yuan D, Dong W, Cheng X, Xia Y. Stratifin-mediated activation of AKT signaling and therapeutic targetability in hepatocellular carcinoma progression. CELL INSIGHT 2024; 3:100178. [PMID: 39027058 PMCID: PMC11254524 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellin.2024.100178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide and presents a significant threat to human health. Despite its prevalence, the underlying regulatory mechanisms of HCC remain unclear. In this study, we integrated RNA-seq datasets, proteome dataset and survival analysis and unveiled Stratifin (SFN) as a potential prognostic biomarker for HCC. SFN knockdown inhibited HCC progression in cell cultures and mouse models. Conversely, ectopic expression of Sfn in primary mouse HCC model accelerated HCC progression. Mechanistically, SFN acted as an adaptor protein, activating AKT1 signaling by fostering the interaction between PDK1 and AKT1, with the R56 and R129 sites on SFN proving to be crucial for this binding. In the syngeneic implantation model, the R56A/R129A mutant of SFN inhibited Akt signaling activation and impeded HCC growth. Additionally, peptide inhibitors designed based on the binding motif of AKT1 to SFN significantly inhibited HCC progression. In summary, our findings establish that SFN promotes HCC progression by activating AKT signaling through the R56 and R129 binding sites. This discovery opens new avenues for a promising therapeutic strategy for the treatment of HCC.
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- Rong Hua
- State Key Laboratory of Virology and Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immunology, Institute of Medical Virology, TaiKang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, TaiKang Medical School, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology and Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immunology, Institute of Medical Virology, TaiKang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, TaiKang Medical School, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology and Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immunology, Institute of Medical Virology, TaiKang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, TaiKang Medical School, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology and Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immunology, Institute of Medical Virology, TaiKang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, TaiKang Medical School, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology and Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immunology, Institute of Medical Virology, TaiKang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, TaiKang Medical School, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology and Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immunology, Institute of Medical Virology, TaiKang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, TaiKang Medical School, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology and Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immunology, Institute of Medical Virology, TaiKang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, TaiKang Medical School, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology and Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immunology, Institute of Medical Virology, TaiKang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, TaiKang Medical School, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology and Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immunology, Institute of Medical Virology, TaiKang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, TaiKang Medical School, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology and Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immunology, Institute of Medical Virology, TaiKang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, TaiKang Medical School, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Immunology, TaiKang Medical School, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Hubei Province for the Clinical Medicine Research Center of Hepatic Surgery, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education, NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology and Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immunology, Institute of Medical Virology, TaiKang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, TaiKang Medical School, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Wuhan University Center for Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Clinical Center and Key Laboratory of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Jiangxia Laboratory, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology and Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immunology, Institute of Medical Virology, TaiKang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, TaiKang Medical School, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Jiangxia Laboratory, Wuhan, China
- Pingyuan Laboratory, Henan, China
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Yuan Y, Dong X, Chen Y, Xi L, Ma D, Dai J, Li F. TMVP1448, a novel peptide improves detection of primary tumors and metastases by specifically targeting VEGFR-3. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 177:116980. [PMID: 38908201 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024] Open
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Lymphangiogenesis at primary tumor and draining lymph nodes plays a pivotal role in tumor metastasis, which has been demonstrated to be regulated by the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 3 (VEGFR-3) pathway. However, the effect of molecular imaging peptides, which specifically bind VEGFR-3, in tracing tumors remains unclear. We prepared a novel peptide, TMVP1448, with high-affinity to VEGFR-3. The dissociation constant (KD) of TMVP1448 with VEGFR-3 was 7.07 ×10-7 M. In vitro cellular assay showed that TMVP1448 could bind specifically with VEGFR-3. Near infrared imaging results showed that Cy7-TMVP1448 was able to accurately trace primary and metastatic cancers, and PET/CT results showed that [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-TMVP1448 was superior to commonly used radiotracers 18F-FDG. Additionally, no significant negative effect of TMVP1448 was found in mice. Our results suggested that TMVP1448 had great potential for future clinical applications in fluorescence imaging and nuclear imaging of tumors.
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- Yuan Yuan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Invasion and Metastasis, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Invasion and Metastasis, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Invasion and Metastasis, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Invasion and Metastasis, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Invasion and Metastasis, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Invasion and Metastasis, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Invasion and Metastasis, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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Lu F, Zhang X, Geng Y, Wang H, Tang J. Methionine-enabled peptide modification through late-stage Pd-catalyzed β-C(sp 3)-H olefination/cyclization. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:7942-7945. [PMID: 38984863 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc02739f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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We present a method for site-selective diversification of peptides via Pd-catalyzed β-C(sp3)-H olefination/cyclization. In this protocol, the native methionine residue acts as a directing group, enabling site-specific olefination/cyclization of peptides. This chemistry demonstrates broad substrate scope, offering a versatile tool for peptide ligation.
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- Fengjie Lu
- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China.
- Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Shengzhou Innovation Research Institute, Shengzhou 312400, P. R. China
- Zhejiang Zhongxin Fluoride Materials Co., LTD, Shangyu 312369, P. R. China
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Wang JH, Sung TY. ToxTeller: Predicting Peptide Toxicity Using Four Different Machine Learning Approaches. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:32116-32123. [PMID: 39072096 PMCID: PMC11270677 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c04246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Examining the toxicity of peptides is essential for therapeutic peptide-based drug design. Machine learning approaches are frequently used to develop highly accurate predictors for peptide toxicity prediction. In this paper, we present ToxTeller, which provides four predictors using logistic regression, support vector machines, random forests, and XGBoost, respectively. For prediction model development, we construct a data set of toxic and nontoxic peptides from SwissProt and ConoServer databases with existence evidence levels checked. We also fully utilize the protein annotation in SwissProt to collect more toxic peptides than using keyword search alone. From this data set, we construct an independent test data set that shares at most 40% sequence similarity within itself and with the training data set. From a quite comprehensive list of 28 feature combinations, we conduct 10-fold cross-validation on the training data set to determine the optimized feature combination for model development. ToxTeller's performance is evaluated and compared with existing predictors on the independent test data set. Since toxic peptides must be avoided for drug design, we analyze strategies for reducing false-negative predictions of toxic peptides and suggest selecting models by top sensitivity instead of the widely used Matthews correlation coefficient, and also suggest using a meta-predictor approach with multiple predictors.
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- Jen-Hung Wang
- Institute of Information
Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei 11529, Taiwan
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- Institute of Information
Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei 11529, Taiwan
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Zhao X, Jakobsson V, Tao Y, Zhao T, Wang J, Khong PL, Chen X, Zhang J. Targeted Radionuclide Therapy in Glioblastoma. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39042829 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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Despite the development of various novel therapies, glioblastoma (GBM) remains a devastating disease, with a median survival of less than 15 months. Recently, targeted radionuclide therapy has shown significant progress in treating solid tumors, with the approval of Lutathera for neuroendocrine tumors and Pluvicto for prostate cancer by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). This achievement has shed light on the potential of targeted radionuclide therapy for other solid tumors, including GBM. This review presents the current status of targeted radionuclide therapy in GBM, highlighting the commonly used therapeutic radionuclides emitting alpha, beta particles, and Auger electrons that could induce potent molecular and cellular damage to treat GBM. We then explore a range of targeting vectors, including small molecules, peptides, and antibodies, which selectively target antigen-expressing tumor cells with minimal or no binding to healthy tissues. Considering that radiopharmaceuticals for GBM are often administered locoregionally to bypass the blood-brain barrier (BBB), we review prominent delivery methods such as convection-enhanced delivery, local implantation, and stereotactic injections. Finally, we address the challenges of this therapeutic approach for GBM and propose potential solutions.
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- Xiaobin Zhao
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119074, Singapore
- Clinical Imaging Research Centre, Centre for Translational Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore
- Theranostics Center of Excellence, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 11 Biopolis Way, Helios, Singapore 138667, Singapore
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100070, China
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, NUS Center for Nanomedicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119074, Singapore
- Clinical Imaging Research Centre, Centre for Translational Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore
- Theranostics Center of Excellence, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 11 Biopolis Way, Helios, Singapore 138667, Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, NUS Center for Nanomedicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119074, Singapore
- Theranostics Center of Excellence, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 11 Biopolis Way, Helios, Singapore 138667, Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, NUS Center for Nanomedicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119074, Singapore
- Clinical Imaging Research Centre, Centre for Translational Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore
- Theranostics Center of Excellence, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 11 Biopolis Way, Helios, Singapore 138667, Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, NUS Center for Nanomedicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Xiamen University, School of Public Health, Xiang'an South Road, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119074, Singapore
- Clinical Imaging Research Centre, Centre for Translational Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119074, Singapore
- Clinical Imaging Research Centre, Centre for Translational Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore
- Theranostics Center of Excellence, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 11 Biopolis Way, Helios, Singapore 138667, Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, NUS Center for Nanomedicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
- Departments of Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119074, Singapore
- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR), 61 Biopolis Drive, Proteos, Singapore 138673, Singapore
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119074, Singapore
- Clinical Imaging Research Centre, Centre for Translational Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore
- Theranostics Center of Excellence, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 11 Biopolis Way, Helios, Singapore 138667, Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, NUS Center for Nanomedicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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Rathore AS, Choudhury S, Arora A, Tijare P, Raghava GPS. ToxinPred 3.0: An improved method for predicting the toxicity of peptides. Comput Biol Med 2024; 179:108926. [PMID: 39038391 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Toxicity emerges as a prominent challenge in the design of therapeutic peptides, causing the failure of numerous peptides during clinical trials. In 2013, our group developed ToxinPred, a computational method that has been extensively adopted by the scientific community for predicting peptide toxicity. In this paper, we propose a refined variant of ToxinPred that showcases improved reliability and accuracy in predicting peptide toxicity. Initially, we utilized a similarity/alignment-based approach employing BLAST to predict toxic peptides, which yielded satisfactory accuracy; however, the method suffered from inadequate coverage. Subsequently, we employed a motif-based approach using MERCI software to uncover specific patterns or motifs that are exclusively observed in toxic peptides. The search for these motifs in peptides allowed us to predict toxic peptides with a high level of specificity with poor sensitivity. To overcome the coverage limitations, we developed alignment-free methods using machine/deep learning techniques to balance sensitivity and specificity of prediction. Deep learning model (ANN - LSTM with fixed sequence length) developed using one-hot encoding achieved a maximum AUROC of 0.93 with MCC of 0.71 on an independent dataset. Machine learning model (extra tree) developed using compositional features of peptides achieved a maximum AUROC of 0.95 with MCC of 0.78. We also developed large language models and achieved maximum AUC of 0.93 using ESM2-t33. Finally, we developed hybrid or ensemble methods combining two or more methods to enhance performance. Our specific hybrid method, which combines a motif-based approach with a machine learning-based model, achieved a maximum AUROC of 0.98 with MCC 0.81 on an independent dataset. In this study, all models were trained and tested on 80 % of data using five-fold cross-validation and evaluated on the remaining 20 % of data called independent dataset. The evaluation of all methods on an independent dataset revealed that the method proposed in this study exhibited better performance than existing methods. To cater to the needs of the scientific community, we have developed a standalone software, pip package and web-based server ToxinPred3 (https://github.com/raghavagps/toxinpred3 and https://webs.iiitd.edu.in/raghava/toxinpred3/).
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- Anand Singh Rathore
- Department of Computational Biology, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Okhla Phase 3, New Delhi, 110020, India.
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- Department of Computational Biology, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Okhla Phase 3, New Delhi, 110020, India.
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- Department of Computational Biology, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Okhla Phase 3, New Delhi, 110020, India.
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- Department of Computational Biology, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Okhla Phase 3, New Delhi, 110020, India.
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- Department of Computational Biology, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Okhla Phase 3, New Delhi, 110020, India.
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Francis D, Chacko AM, Anoop A, Nadimuthu S, Venugopal V. Evolution of biosynthetic human insulin and its analogues for diabetes management. ADVANCES IN PROTEIN CHEMISTRY AND STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY 2024; 142:191-256. [PMID: 39059986 DOI: 10.1016/bs.apcsb.2024.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Hormones play a crucial role in maintaining the normal human physiology. By acting as chemical messengers that facilitate the communication between different organs, tissues and cells of the body hormones assist in responding appropriately to external and internal stimuli that trigger growth, development and metabolic activities of the body. Any abnormalities in the hormonal composition and balance can lead to devastating health consequences. Hormones have been important therapeutic agents since the early 20th century, when it was realized that their exogenous supply could serve as a functional substitution for those hormones which are not produced enough or are completely lacking, endogenously. Insulin, the pivotal anabolic hormone in the body, was used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disorder due to the absence or intolerance towards insulin, since 1921 and is the trailblazer in hormone therapeutics. At present the largest market share for therapeutic hormones is held by insulin. Many other hormones were introduced into clinical practice following the success with insulin. However, for the six decades following the introduction the first therapeutic hormone, there was no reliable method for producing human hormones. The most common source for hormones were animals, although semisynthetic and synthetic hormones were also developed. However, none of these were optimal because of their allergenicity, immunogenicity, lack of consistency in purity and most importantly, scalability. The advent of recombinant DNA technology was a game changer for hormone therapeutics. This revolutionary molecular biology tool made it possible to synthesize human hormones in microbial cell factories. The approach allowed for the synthesis of highly pure hormones which were structurally and biochemically identical to the human hormones. Further, the fermentation techniques utilized to produce recombinant hormones were highly scalable. Moreover, by employing tools such as site directed mutagenesis along with recombinant DNA technology, it became possible to amend the molecular structure of the hormones to achieve better efficacy and mimic the exact physiology of the endogenous hormone. The first recombinant hormone to be deployed in clinical practice was insulin. It was called biosynthetic human insulin to reflect the biological route of production. Subsequently, the biochemistry of recombinant insulin was modified using the possibilities of recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering to produce analogues that better mimic physiological insulin. These analogues were tailored to exhibit pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of the prandial and basal human insulins to achieve better glycemic control. The present chapter explores the principles of genetic engineering applied to therapeutic hormones by reviewing the evolution of therapeutic insulin and its analogues. It also focuses on how recombinant analogues account for the better management of diabetes mellitus.
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- Dileep Francis
- Department of Life Sciences, Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Life Sciences, Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Javaid N, Ahmad B, Patra MC, Choi S. Decoy peptides that inhibit TNF signaling by disrupting the TNF homotrimeric oligomer. FEBS J 2024. [PMID: 39003565 DOI: 10.1111/febs.17220] [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: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine and its functional homotrimeric form interacts with the TNF receptor (TNFR) to activate downstream apoptotic, necroptotic, and inflammatory signaling pathways. Excessive activation of these pathways leads to various inflammatory diseases, which makes TNF a promising therapeutic target. Here, 12-mer peptides were selected from the interface of TNF-TNFR based upon their relative binding energies and were named 'TNF-inhibiting decoys' (TIDs). These decoy peptides inhibited TNF-mediated secretion of cytokines and cell death, as well as activation of downstream signaling effectors. Effective TIDs inhibited TNF signaling by disrupting the formation of TNF's functional homotrimeric form. Among derivatives of TIDs, TID3c showed slightly better efficacy in cell-based assays by disrupting TNF trimer formation. Moreover, TID3c oligomerized TNF to a high molecular weight configuration. In silico modeling and simulations revealed that TID3c and its parent peptide, TID3, form a stable complex with TNF through hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interactions, which makes them the promising lead to develop peptide-based anti-TNF therapeutics.
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- Nasir Javaid
- Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
- S&K Therapeutics, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
- S&K Therapeutics, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
- S&K Therapeutics, Suwon, Korea
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Xiao Y, Zhou H, Shi P, Zhao X, Liu H, Li X. Clickable tryptophan modification for late-stage diversification of native peptides. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadp9958. [PMID: 38985871 PMCID: PMC11235173 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adp9958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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As the least abundant residue in proteins, tryptophan widely exists in peptide drugs and bioactive natural products and contributes to drug-target interactions in multiple ways. We report here a clickable tryptophan modification for late-stage diversification of native peptides, via catalyst-free C2-sulfenylation with 8-quinoline thiosulfonate reagents in trifluoroacetic acid (TFA). A wide range of groups including trifluoromethylthio (SCF3), difluoromethylthio (SCF2H), (ethoxycarbonyl)difluoromethylthio (SCF2CO2Et), alkylthio, and arylthio were readily incorporated. The rapid reaction kinetics of Trp modification and full tolerance with other 19 proteinogenic amino acids, as well as the super dissolving capability of TFA, render this method suitable for all kinds of Trp-containing peptides without limitations from sequences, hydrophobicity, and aggregation propensity. The late-stage modification of 15 therapeutic peptides (1.0 to 7.6 kilodaltons) and the improved bioactivity and serum stability of SCF3- and SCF2H-modified melittin analogs illustrated the effectiveness of this method and its potential in pharmacokinetic property improvement.
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- Yisa Xiao
- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Shantou, Guangdong Province 515063, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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Ochiai H, Elouali S, Yamamoto T, Asai H, Noguchi M, Nishiuchi Y. Chemical and Chemoenzymatic Synthesis of Peptide and Protein Therapeutics Conjugated with Human N-Glycans. ChemMedChem 2024; 19:e202300692. [PMID: 38572578 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202300692] [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: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Glycosylation is one of the most ubiquitous post-translational modifications. It affects the structure and function of peptides/proteins and consequently has a significant impact on various biological events. However, the structural complexity and heterogeneity of glycopeptides/proteins caused by the diversity of glycan structures and glycosylation sites complicates the detailed elucidation of glycan function and hampers their clinical applications. To address these challenges, chemical and/or enzyme-assisted synthesis methods have been developed to realize glycopeptides/proteins with well-defined glycan morphologies. In particular, N-glycans are expected to be useful for improving the solubility, in vivo half-life and aggregation of bioactive peptides/proteins that have had limited clinical applications so far due to their short duration of action in the blood and unsuitable physicochemical properties. Chemical glycosylation performed in a post-synthetic procedure can be used to facilitate the development of glycopeptide/protein analogues or mimetics that are superior to the original molecules in terms of physicochemical and pharmacokinetic properties. N-glycans are used to modify targets because they are highly biodegradable and biocompatible and have structures that already exist in the human body. On the practical side, from a quality control perspective, close attention should be paid to their structural homogeneity when they are to be applied to pharmaceuticals.
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- Hirofumi Ochiai
- GlyTech, Inc., 134 Chudoji Minamimachi KRP #1-2F, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8813, Japan
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- GlyTech, Inc., 134 Chudoji Minamimachi KRP #1-2F, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8813, Japan
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- GlyTech, Inc., 134 Chudoji Minamimachi KRP #1-2F, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8813, Japan
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- GlyTech, Inc., 134 Chudoji Minamimachi KRP #1-2F, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8813, Japan
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- GlyTech, Inc., 134 Chudoji Minamimachi KRP #1-2F, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8813, Japan
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- GlyTech, Inc., 134 Chudoji Minamimachi KRP #1-2F, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8813, Japan
- Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University, 6-3, Aramaki Aza-Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8578, Japan
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Cimmino L, Diaferia C, Rosa M, Morelli G, Rosa E, Accardo A. Hybrid peptide-PNA monomers as building blocks for the fabrication of supramolecular aggregates. J Pept Sci 2024; 30:e3573. [PMID: 38471735 DOI: 10.1002/psc.3573] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Advantages like biocompatibility, biodegradability and tunability allowed the exploitation of peptides and peptidomimetics as versatile therapeutic or diagnostic agents. Because of their selectivity towards transmembrane receptors or cell membranes, peptides have also been identified as suitable molecules able to deliver in vivo macromolecules, proteins or nucleic acids. However, after the identification of the homodimer diphenylalanine (FF) as an aggregative motif inside the Aβ1-42 polypeptide, short and ultrashort peptides have been studied as building blocks for the fabrication of supramolecular, ordered nanostructures for applications in biotechnological, biomedical and industrial fields. In this perspective, many hybrid molecules that combine FF with other chemical entities have been synthesized and characterized. Two novel hybrid derivatives (tFaF and cFgF), in which the FF homodimer is alternated with the peptide-nucleic acid (PNA) heterodimer "g-c" (guanine-cytosine) or "a-t" (adenine-thymine) and their dimeric forms (tFaF)2 and (cFgF)2 were synthesized. The structural characterization performed by circular dichroism (CD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and fluorescence spectroscopies highlighted the capability of all the FF-PNA derivatives to self-assemble into β-sheet structures. As a consequence of this supramolecular organization, the resulting aggregates also exhibit optoelectronic properties already reported for other similar nanostructures. This photoemissive behavior is promising for their potential applications in bioimaging.
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- Department of Pharmacy and CIRPeB, Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides "Carlo Pedone", University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and CIRPeB, Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides "Carlo Pedone", University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and CIRPeB, Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides "Carlo Pedone", University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and CIRPeB, Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides "Carlo Pedone", University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and CIRPeB, Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides "Carlo Pedone", University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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Patnaik SK, Ayyamperumal S, Jade D, Palathoti N, Akey KS, Jupudi S, Harrison MA, Ponnambalam S, Mj N, Mjn C. Virtual high throughput screening of natural peptides against ErbB1 and ErbB2 to identify potential inhibitors for cancer chemotherapy. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:5551-5574. [PMID: 37387589 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2226744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Human epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR), namely ErbB1/HER1, ErbB2/HER2/neu, ErbB3/HER3, and ErbB4/HER4, the trans-membrane family of tyrosine kinase receptors, are overexpressed in many types of cancers. These receptors play an important role in cell proliferation, differentiation, invasion, metastasis and angiogenesis including unregulated activation of cancer cells. Overexpression of ErbB1 and ErbB2 that occurs in several types of cancers is associated with poor prognosis leading to resistance to ErbB1-directed therapies. In this connection, promising strategy to overcome the disadvantages of the existing chemotherapeutic drugs is the use of short peptides as anticancer agents. In the present study, we have performed virtual high throughput screening of natural peptides against ErbB1 and ErbB2 to identify potential dual inhibitors and identified five inhibitors based on their binding affinities, ADMET analysis, MD simulation studies and calculation of free energy of binding. These natural peptides could be further exploited for developing drugs for treating cancer.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Sunil Kumar Patnaik
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
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- JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
- School of Life Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research(Ooty Campus), Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
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Yang T, Geng F, Tang X, Yu Z, Liu Y, Song B, Tang Z, Wang B, Ye B, Yu D, Zhang S. UV radiation-induced peptides in frog skin confer protection against cutaneous photodamage through suppressing MAPK signaling. MedComm (Beijing) 2024; 5:e625. [PMID: 38919335 PMCID: PMC11196897 DOI: 10.1002/mco2.625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Overexposure to ultraviolet light (UV) has become a major dermatological problem since the intensity of ultraviolet radiation is increasing. As an adaption to outside environments, amphibians gained an excellent peptide-based defense system in their naked skin from secular evolution. Here, we first determined the adaptation and resistance of the dark-spotted frogs (Pelophylax nigromaculatus) to constant ultraviolet B (UVB) exposure. Subsequently, peptidomics of frog skin identified a series of novel peptides in response to UVB. These UV-induced frog skin peptides (UIFSPs) conferred significant protection against UVB-induced death and senescence in skin cells. Moreover, the protective effects of UIFSPs were boosted by coupling with the transcription trans-activating (TAT) protein transduction domain. In vivo, TAT-conjugated UIFSPs mitigated skin photodamage and accelerated wound healing. Transcriptomic profiling revealed that multiple pathways were modulated by TAT-conjugated UIFSPs, including small GTPase/Ras signaling and MAPK signaling. Importantly, pharmacological activation of MAPK kinases counteracted UIFSP-induced decrease in cell death after UVB exposure. Taken together, our findings provide evidence for the potential preventive and therapeutic significance of UIFSPs in UV-induced skin damage by antagonizing MAPK signaling pathways. In addition, these results suggest a practicable alternative in which potential therapeutic agents can be mined from organisms with a fascinating ability to adapt.
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- Tingyi Yang
- Laboratory of Radiation MedicineWest China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic MedicineSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Laboratory of Radiation MedicineWest China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic MedicineSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Laboratory of Radiation MedicineWest China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic MedicineSichuan UniversityChengduChina
- Medical College of Tibet University, Tibet UniversityLhasaChina
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- Laboratory of Radiation MedicineWest China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic MedicineSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical CollegeChina National Nuclear Corporation 416 HospitalChengduChina
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- Laboratory of Radiation MedicineWest China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic MedicineSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Laboratory of Radiation MedicineWest China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic MedicineSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Laboratory of Radiation MedicineWest China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic MedicineSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Medical College of Tibet University, Tibet UniversityLhasaChina
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical CollegeChina National Nuclear Corporation 416 HospitalChengduChina
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- Laboratory of Radiation MedicineWest China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic MedicineSichuan UniversityChengduChina
- Medical College of Tibet University, Tibet UniversityLhasaChina
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical CollegeChina National Nuclear Corporation 416 HospitalChengduChina
- NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Technology Medical Transformation (Mianyang Central Hospital)MianyangChina
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Hai-Na Z, Jun-Jie J, Guang-Meng X. Peptides derived from growth factors: Exploring their diverse impact from antimicrobial properties to neuroprotection. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 176:116830. [PMID: 38824833 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Growth factor-derived peptides are bioactive molecules that play a crucial role in various physiological processes within the human body. Over the years, extensive research has revealed their diverse applications, ranging from antimicrobial properties to their potential in neuroprotection and treating various diseases. These peptides exhibit innate immune responses and have been found to possess potent antimicrobial properties against a wide range of pathogens. Growth factor-derived peptides have demonstrated the ability to promote neuronal survival, prevent cell death, and stimulate neural regeneration. As a result, they hold immense promise in the treatment of various neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis, as well as in the management of traumatic brain injuries. Moreover, growth factor-derived peptides have shown potential for supporting tissue repair and wound healing processes. By enhancing cell proliferation and migration, these peptides contribute to the regeneration of damaged tissues and promote a more efficient healing response. The applications of growth factor-derived peptides extend beyond their therapeutic potential in health; they also have a role in various disease conditions. For example, researchers have explored their influence on cancer cells, where some peptides have demonstrated anti-cancer properties, inhibiting tumor growth and promoting apoptosis in cancer cells. Additionally, their immunomodulatory properties have been investigated for potential applications in autoimmune disorders. Despite the immense promise shown by growth factor-derived peptides, some challenges need to be addressed. Nevertheless, ongoing research and advancements in biotechnology offer promising avenues to overcome these obstacles. The review summarizes the foundational biology of growth factors and the intricate signaling pathways in various physiological processes as well as diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular ailments, and metabolic syndromes.
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- Zhang Hai-Na
- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, PR China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, PR China
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, PR China.
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Taya T, Kami D, Teruyama F, Matoba S, Gojo S. Peptide-encoding gene transfer to modulate intracellular protein-protein interactions. Mol Ther Methods Clin Dev 2024; 32:101226. [PMID: 38516692 PMCID: PMC10952081 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtm.2024.101226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Peptide drug discovery has great potential, but the cell membrane is a major obstacle when the target is an intracellular protein-protein interaction (PPI). It is difficult to target PPIs with small molecules; indeed, there are no intervention tools that can target any intracellular PPI. In this study, we developed a platform that enables the introduction of peptides into cells via mRNA-based gene delivery. Peptide-length nucleic acids do not enable stable ribosome binding and exhibit little to no translation into protein. In this study, a construct was created in which the sequence encoding dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) was placed in front of the sequence encoding the target peptide, together with a translation skipping sequence, as a sequence that meets the requirements of promoting ribosome binding and rapid decay of the translated protein. This enabled efficient translation from the mRNA encoding the target protein while preventing unnecessary protein residues. Using this construct, we showed that it can inhibit Drp1/Fis1 binding, one of the intracellular PPIs, which governs mitochondrial fission, an important aspect of mitochondrial dynamics. In addition, it was shown to inhibit pathological hyperfission, normalize mitochondrial dynamics and metabolism, and inhibit apoptosis of the mitochondrial pathway.
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- Toshihiko Taya
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
- Pharmacology Research Department, Tokyo New Drug Research Laboratories, Kowa Company, Ltd, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Gibisch M, Müller M, Tauer C, Albrecht B, Hahn R, Cserjan-Puschmann M, Striedner G. A production platform for disulfide-bonded peptides in the periplasm of Escherichia coli. Microb Cell Fact 2024; 23:166. [PMID: 38840157 PMCID: PMC11155123 DOI: 10.1186/s12934-024-02446-6] [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: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Recombinant peptide production in Escherichia coli provides a sustainable alternative to environmentally harmful and size-limited chemical synthesis. However, in-vivo production of disulfide-bonded peptides at high yields remains challenging, due to degradation by host proteases/peptidases and the necessity of translocation into the periplasmic space for disulfide bond formation. RESULTS In this study, we established an expression system for efficient and soluble production of disulfide-bonded peptides in the periplasm of E. coli. We chose model peptides with varying complexity (size, structure, number of disulfide bonds), namely parathyroid hormone 1-84, somatostatin 1-28, plectasin, and bovine pancreatic trypsin inhibitor (aprotinin). All peptides were expressed without and with the N-terminal, low molecular weight CASPON™ tag (4.1 kDa), with the expression cassette being integrated into the host genome. During BioLector™ cultivations at microliter scale, we found that most of our model peptides can only be sufficiently expressed in combination with the CASPON™ tag, otherwise expression was only weak or undetectable on SDS-PAGE. Undesired degradation by host proteases/peptidases was evident even with the CASPON™ tag. Therefore, we investigated whether degradation happened before or after translocation by expressing the peptides in combination with either a co- or post-translational signal sequence. Our results suggest that degradation predominantly happened after the translocation, as degradation fragments appeared to be identical independent of the signal sequence, and expression was not enhanced with the co-translational signal sequence. Lastly, we expressed all CASPON™-tagged peptides in two industry-relevant host strains during C-limited fed-batch cultivations in bioreactors. We found that the process performance was highly dependent on the peptide-host-combination. The titers that were reached varied between 0.6-2.6 g L-1, and exceeded previously published data in E. coli. Moreover, all peptides were shown by mass spectrometry to be expressed to completion, including full formation of disulfide bonds. CONCLUSION In this work, we demonstrated the potential of the CASPON™ technology as a highly efficient platform for the production of soluble peptides in the periplasm of E. coli. The titers we show here are unprecedented whenever parathyroid hormone, somatostatin, plectasin or bovine pancreatic trypsin inhibitor were produced in E. coli, thus making our proposed upstream platform favorable over previously published approaches and chemical synthesis.
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- Martin Gibisch
- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Production of Next-Level Biopharmaceuticals in E. coli, Institute of Bioprocess Science and Engineering, Department of Biotechnology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Muthgasse 18, 1190, Vienna, Austria
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- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Production of Next-Level Biopharmaceuticals in E. coli, Institute of Bioprocess Science and Engineering, Department of Biotechnology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Muthgasse 18, 1190, Vienna, Austria
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- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Production of Next-Level Biopharmaceuticals in E. coli, Institute of Bioprocess Science and Engineering, Department of Biotechnology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Muthgasse 18, 1190, Vienna, Austria
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- Boehringer-Ingelheim RCV GmbH & Co KG, Dr.-Boehringer-Gasse 5-11, Vienna, Austria
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- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Production of Next-Level Biopharmaceuticals in E. coli, Institute of Bioprocess Science and Engineering, Department of Biotechnology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Muthgasse 18, 1190, Vienna, Austria
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- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Production of Next-Level Biopharmaceuticals in E. coli, Institute of Bioprocess Science and Engineering, Department of Biotechnology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Muthgasse 18, 1190, Vienna, Austria.
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- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Production of Next-Level Biopharmaceuticals in E. coli, Institute of Bioprocess Science and Engineering, Department of Biotechnology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Muthgasse 18, 1190, Vienna, Austria
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Koehbach J, Muratspahić E, Ahmed ZM, White AM, Tomašević N, Durek T, Clark RJ, Gruber CW, Craik DJ. Chemical synthesis of grafted cyclotides using a "plug and play" approach. RSC Chem Biol 2024; 5:567-571. [PMID: 38846076 PMCID: PMC11151825 DOI: 10.1039/d4cb00008k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Cyclotides are a diverse class of plant-derived cyclic, disulfide-rich peptides with a unique cyclic cystine knot topology. Their remarkable structural stability and resistance to proteolytic degradation can lead to improved pharmacokinetics and oral activity as well as selectivity and high enzymatic stability. Thus, cyclotides have emerged as powerful scaffold molecules for designing peptide-based therapeutics. The chemical engineering of cyclotides has generated novel peptide ligands of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), today's most exploited drug targets. However key challenges potentially limit the widespread use of cyclotides in molecular grafting applications. Folding of cyclotides containing bioactive epitopes remains a major bottleneck in cyclotide synthesis. Here we present a modular 'plug and play' approach that effectively bypasses problems associated with the oxidative folding of cyclotides. By grafting onto a pre-formed acyclic cyclotide-like scaffold we show that difficult-to-graft sequences can be easily obtained and can target GPCRs with nanomolar affinities and potencies. We further show the suitability of this new method to graft other complex epitopes including structures with additional disulfide bonds that are not readily available via currently employed chemical methods, thus fully unlocking cyclotides to be used in drug design applications.
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- Johannes Koehbach
- Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science, The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
- School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
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- Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna Vienna Austria
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
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- Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science, The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
- Research School of Chemistry, Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science, Australian National University Australia
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- Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna Vienna Austria
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- Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science, The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
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- Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna Vienna Austria
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- Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science, The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
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Dongrui Z, Miyamoto M, Yokoo H, Demizu Y. Innovative peptide architectures: advancements in foldamers and stapled peptides for drug discovery. Expert Opin Drug Discov 2024; 19:699-723. [PMID: 38753534 DOI: 10.1080/17460441.2024.2350568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Peptide foldamers play a critical role in pharmaceutical research and biomedical applications. This review highlights recent (post-2020) advancements in novel foldamers, synthetic techniques, and their applications in pharmaceutical research. AREAS COVERED The authors summarize the structures and applications of peptide foldamers such as α, β, γ-peptides, hydrocarbon-stapled peptides, urea-type foldamers, sulfonic-γ-amino acid foldamers, aromatic foldamers, and peptoids, which tackle the challenges of traditional peptide drugs. Regarding antimicrobial use, foldamers have shown progress in their potential against drug-resistant bacteria. In drug development, peptide foldamers have been used as drug delivery systems (DDS) and protein-protein interaction (PPI) inhibitors. EXPERT OPINION These structures exhibit resistance to enzymatic degradation, are promising for therapeutic delivery, and disrupt crucial PPIs associated with diseases such as cancer with specificity, versatility, and stability, which are useful therapeutic properties. However, the complexity and cost of their synthesis, along with the necessity for thorough safety and efficacy assessments, necessitate extensive research and cross-sector collaboration. Advances in synthesis methods, computational modeling, and targeted delivery systems are essential for fully realizing the therapeutic potential of foldamers and integrating them into mainstream medical treatments.
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- Zhou Dongrui
- Division of Organic Chemistry, National Institute of Health Sciences, Kawasaki, Japan
- Graduate School of Medical Life Science, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Division of Organic Chemistry, National Institute of Health Sciences, Kawasaki, Japan
- Graduate School of Medical Life Science, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Division of Organic Chemistry, National Institute of Health Sciences, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Division of Organic Chemistry, National Institute of Health Sciences, Kawasaki, Japan
- Graduate School of Medical Life Science, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan
- Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Pharmaceutical Science of Okayama University, Kita, Japan
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Downey ML, Peralta-Yahya P. Technologies for the discovery of G protein-coupled receptor-targeting biologics. Curr Opin Biotechnol 2024; 87:103138. [PMID: 38728825 PMCID: PMC11250939 DOI: 10.1016/j.copbio.2024.103138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are important pharmaceutical targets, working as entry points for signaling pathways involved in metabolic, neurological, and cardiovascular diseases. Although small molecules remain the major GPCR drug type, biologic therapeutics, such as peptides and antibodies, are increasingly found among clinical trials and Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs. Here, we review state-of-the-art technologies for the engineering of biologics that target GPCRs, as well as proof-of-principle technologies that are ripe for this application. Looking ahead, inexpensive DNA synthesis will enable the routine generation of computationally predesigned libraries for use in display assays for the rapid discovery of GPCR binders. Advances in synthetic biology are enabling the increased throughput of functional GPCR assays to the point that they can be used to directly identify biologics that modulate GPCR activity. Finally, we give an overview of adjacent technologies that are ripe for application to discover biologics that target human GPCRs.
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- McKenna L Downey
- School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA; School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.
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Kaur D, Arora A, Vigneshwar P, Raghava GPS. Prediction of peptide hormones using an ensemble of machine learning and similarity-based methods. Proteomics 2024:e2400004. [PMID: 38803012 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.202400004] [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: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Peptide hormones serve as genome-encoded signal transduction molecules that play essential roles in multicellular organisms, and their dysregulation can lead to various health problems. In this study, we propose a method for predicting hormonal peptides with high accuracy. The dataset used for training, testing, and evaluating our models consisted of 1174 hormonal and 1174 non-hormonal peptide sequences. Initially, we developed similarity-based methods utilizing BLAST and MERCI software. Although these similarity-based methods provided a high probability of correct prediction, they had limitations, such as no hits or prediction of limited sequences. To overcome these limitations, we further developed machine and deep learning-based models. Our logistic regression-based model achieved a maximum AUROC of 0.93 with an accuracy of 86% on an independent/validation dataset. To harness the power of similarity-based and machine learning-based models, we developed an ensemble method that achieved an AUROC of 0.96 with an accuracy of 89.79% and a Matthews correlation coefficient (MCC) of 0.8 on the validation set. To facilitate researchers in predicting and designing hormone peptides, we developed a web-based server called HOPPred. This server offers a unique feature that allows the identification of hormone-associated motifs within hormone peptides. The server can be accessed at: https://webs.iiitd.edu.in/raghava/hoppred/.
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- Dashleen Kaur
- Department of Computational Biology, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Computational Biology, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Computational Biology, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Computational Biology, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, New Delhi, India
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Emenike B, Shahin S, Raj M. Bioinspired Synthesis of Allysine for Late-Stage Functionalization of Peptides. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202403215. [PMID: 38529755 PMCID: PMC11254099 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403215] [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: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Inspired by the enzyme lysyl oxidase, which selectively converts the side chain of lysine into allysine, an aldehyde-containing post-translational modification, we report herein the first chemical method for the synthesis of allysine by selective oxidation of dimethyl lysine. This approach is highly chemoselective for dimethyl lysine on proteins. We highlight the utility of this biomimetic approach for generating aldehydes in a variety of pharmaceutically active linear and cyclic peptides at a late stage for their diversification with various affinity and fluorescent tags. Notably, we utilized this approach for generating small-molecule aldehydes from the corresponding tertiary amines. We further demonstrated the potential of this approach in generating cellular models for studying allysine-associated diseases.
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- Department of Chemistry Emory University, 1515 Dickey Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Lu J, Huang L, Liang H, Wang Z, Kato T, Liu Y, Maruoka K. Asymmetric Phase-Transfer Alkylation of Readily Available Aryl Aldehyde Schiff Bases of Amino Acid Ethyl Esters. Org Lett 2024; 26:4163-4167. [PMID: 38289671 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c04290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Asymmetric phase-transfer alkylation of the N-(arylmethylene)-α-alkylamino acid ethyl esters and N-(arylmethylene)glycine ethyl esters was found to be catalyzed by the (R)- or (S)-Simplified Maruoka Catalyst with high efficiency and excellent enantioselectivity. This approach was successfully applied to the enantioselective formal synthesis of the angiotensin II type 2 receptor (AT2R) antagonists Olodanrigan and LX9211, and the practical aspect is demonstrated by the kilogram-scale synthesis of a key intermediate for the synthesis of LX9211.
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- Jinying Lu
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Laboratory of Organocatalytic Chemistry, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, Sakyo, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Laboratory of Organocatalytic Chemistry, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, Sakyo, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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Goles M, Daza A, Cabas-Mora G, Sarmiento-Varón L, Sepúlveda-Yañez J, Anvari-Kazemabad H, Davari MD, Uribe-Paredes R, Olivera-Nappa Á, Navarrete MA, Medina-Ortiz D. Peptide-based drug discovery through artificial intelligence: towards an autonomous design of therapeutic peptides. Brief Bioinform 2024; 25:bbae275. [PMID: 38856172 PMCID: PMC11163380 DOI: 10.1093/bib/bbae275] [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: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
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With their diverse biological activities, peptides are promising candidates for therapeutic applications, showing antimicrobial, antitumour and hormonal signalling capabilities. Despite their advantages, therapeutic peptides face challenges such as short half-life, limited oral bioavailability and susceptibility to plasma degradation. The rise of computational tools and artificial intelligence (AI) in peptide research has spurred the development of advanced methodologies and databases that are pivotal in the exploration of these complex macromolecules. This perspective delves into integrating AI in peptide development, encompassing classifier methods, predictive systems and the avant-garde design facilitated by deep-generative models like generative adversarial networks and variational autoencoders. There are still challenges, such as the need for processing optimization and careful validation of predictive models. This work outlines traditional strategies for machine learning model construction and training techniques and proposes a comprehensive AI-assisted peptide design and validation pipeline. The evolving landscape of peptide design using AI is emphasized, showcasing the practicality of these methods in expediting the development and discovery of novel peptides within the context of peptide-based drug discovery.
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- Montserrat Goles
- Departamento de Ingeniería en Computación, Universidad de Magallanes, Av. Pdte. Manuel Bulnes 01855, 6210427, Punta Arenas, Chile
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Biotecnología y Materiales, Universidad de Chile, Beauchef 851, 8370456, Santiago, Chile
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- Centre for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, CeBiB, Universidad de Chile, Beauchef 851, 8370456, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería en Computación, Universidad de Magallanes, Av. Pdte. Manuel Bulnes 01855, 6210427, Punta Arenas, Chile
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- Centro Asistencial de Docencia e Investigación, CADI, Universidad de Magallanes, Av. Los Flamencos 01364, 6210005, Punta Arenas, Chile
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Magallanes, Av. Pdte. Manuel Bulnes 01855, 6210427, Punta Arenas, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería en Computación, Universidad de Magallanes, Av. Pdte. Manuel Bulnes 01855, 6210427, Punta Arenas, Chile
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- Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry, Weinberg 3, 06120, Halle, Germany
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- Departamento de Ingeniería en Computación, Universidad de Magallanes, Av. Pdte. Manuel Bulnes 01855, 6210427, Punta Arenas, Chile
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- Centre for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, CeBiB, Universidad de Chile, Beauchef 851, 8370456, Santiago, Chile
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- Centro Asistencial de Docencia e Investigación, CADI, Universidad de Magallanes, Av. Los Flamencos 01364, 6210005, Punta Arenas, Chile
- Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Magallanes, Av. Pdte. Manuel Bulnes 01855, 6210427, Punta Arenas, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería en Computación, Universidad de Magallanes, Av. Pdte. Manuel Bulnes 01855, 6210427, Punta Arenas, Chile
- Centre for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, CeBiB, Universidad de Chile, Beauchef 851, 8370456, Santiago, Chile
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Ma X, Aminov R, Franco OL, de la Fuente-Nunez C, Wang G, Wang J. Editorial: Antimicrobial peptides and their druggability, bio-safety, stability, and resistance. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1425952. [PMID: 38846567 PMCID: PMC11154904 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1425952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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- Xuanxuan Ma
- Innovative Team of Antimicrobial Peptides and Alternatives to Antibiotics, Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- Gene Engineering Laboratory, Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing, China
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- The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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- S-Inova Biotech, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
- Centro de Análises Proteômicas e Bioquímicas Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Genômicas e Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Machine Biology Group, Departments of Psychiatry and Microbiology, Perelman School of Medicine, Institute for Biomedical Informatics, Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Departments of Bioengineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Department of Chemistry, School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Penn Institute for Computational Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, United States
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- Innovative Team of Antimicrobial Peptides and Alternatives to Antibiotics, Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- Gene Engineering Laboratory, Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing, China
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Xie X, Valiente PA, Kim J, Kim PM. HelixDiff, a Score-Based Diffusion Model for Generating All-Atom α-Helical Structures. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2024; 10:1001-1011. [PMID: 38799672 PMCID: PMC11117309 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.3c01488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Here, we present HelixDiff, a score-based diffusion model for generating all-atom helical structures. We developed a hot spot-specific generation algorithm for the conditional design of α-helices targeting critical hotspot residues in bioactive peptides. HelixDiff generates α-helices with near-native geometries for most test scenarios with root-mean-square deviations (RMSDs) less than 1 Å. Significantly, HelixDiff outperformed our prior GAN-based model with regard to sequence recovery and Rosetta scores for unconditional and conditional generations. As a proof of principle, we employed HelixDiff to design an acetylated GLP-1 D-peptide agonist that activated the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) cAMP accumulation without stimulating the glucagon-like peptide-2 receptor (GLP-2R). We predicted that this D-peptide agonist has a similar orientation to GLP-1 and is substantially more stable in MD simulations than our earlier D-GLP-1 retro-inverse design. This D-peptide analogue is highly resistant to protease degradation and induces similar levels of AKT phosphorylation in HEK293 cells expressing GLP-1R compared to the native GLP-1. We then discovered that matching crucial hotspots for the GLP-1 function is more important than the sequence orientation of the generated D-peptides when constructing D-GLP-1 agonists.
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- Xuezhi Xie
- Donnelly
Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E1, Canada
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of Computer Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E1, Canada
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- Donnelly
Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E1, Canada
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- Donnelly
Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E1, Canada
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- Donnelly
Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E1, Canada
- Department
of Computer Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E1, Canada
- Department
of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E1, Canada
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Zhong H, Zhang X, Wu Y, Li L, Zhang Z, Chi X, Cui X, Ji C. The dairy-derived peptide Miltin exerts anti-obesity effects by increasing adipocyte thermogenesis. Food Funct 2024; 15:5300-5314. [PMID: 38669145 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo05704f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Growing research has highlighted that the consumption of dairy products improves the metabolic health in obese individuals by functioning as regulatory modulators. However, the molecular basis of this effect remains largely unknown. Herein, we report a dairy-derived peptide, which we named Miltin, that activates the thermogenesis of brown adipocytes and increases white adipocyte browning. Previously, Miltin was merely identified for its antioxidant capacity, although it is commonly present in different dairy products. In this study, we revealed the effect of Miltin in modulating adipose thermogenesis and further explored its potential in treating obesity through in vivo and in vitro strategies. The administration of Miltin in mice fed with a high-fat diet resulted in enhanced thermogenesis, improved glucose homeostasis, and reduced body mass and lipid accumulation, indicating the anti-obesity effect of Miltin. Genomic analysis revealed that Miltin modulates thermogenesis by inducing the activation of the MAPK signaling pathway by preferentially interacting with GADD45γ to promote its stability. Together, our findings indicate that Miltin's role in initiating the thermogenesis of adipocytes makes it a potential anti-obesity therapy for future development.
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- Hong Zhong
- Nanjing Maternal and Child Health Institute, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Women and Children's Healthcare Hospital, 123 Tianfei Alley, Mochou Road, Nanjing, China.
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- Nanjing Maternal and Child Health Institute, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Women and Children's Healthcare Hospital, 123 Tianfei Alley, Mochou Road, Nanjing, China.
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- Nanjing Maternal and Child Health Institute, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Women and Children's Healthcare Hospital, 123 Tianfei Alley, Mochou Road, Nanjing, China.
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- Nanjing Maternal and Child Health Institute, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Women and Children's Healthcare Hospital, 123 Tianfei Alley, Mochou Road, Nanjing, China.
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- Nanjing Maternal and Child Health Institute, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Women and Children's Healthcare Hospital, 123 Tianfei Alley, Mochou Road, Nanjing, China.
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- Nanjing Maternal and Child Health Institute, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Women and Children's Healthcare Hospital, 123 Tianfei Alley, Mochou Road, Nanjing, China.
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- Nanjing Maternal and Child Health Institute, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Women and Children's Healthcare Hospital, 123 Tianfei Alley, Mochou Road, Nanjing, China.
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- Nanjing Maternal and Child Health Institute, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Women and Children's Healthcare Hospital, 123 Tianfei Alley, Mochou Road, Nanjing, China.
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Ilieş BD, Yildiz I, Abbas M. Peptide-conjugated Nanoparticle Platforms for Targeted Delivery, Imaging, and Biosensing Applications. Chembiochem 2024; 25:e202300867. [PMID: 38551557 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202300867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/24/2024]
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Peptides have become an indispensable tool in engineering of multifunctional nanostructure platforms for biomedical applications such as targeted drug and gene delivery, imaging and biosensing. They can be covalently incorporated into a variety of nanoparticles (NPs) including polymers, metallic nanoparticles, and others. Using different bioconjugation techniques, multifunctional peptide-modified NPs can be formulated to produce therapeutical and diagnostic platforms offering high specificity, lower toxicity, biocompatibility, and stimuli responsive behavior. Targeting peptides can direct the nanoparticles into specific tissues for targeted drug and gene delivery and imaging applications due to their specificity towards certain receptors. Furthermore, due to their stimuli-responsive features, they can offer controlled release of therapeutics into desired sites of disease. In addition, peptide-based biosensors and imaging agents can provide non-invasive detection and monitoring of diseases including cancer, infectious diseases, and neurological disorders. In this review, we covered the design and formulation of recent peptide-based NP platforms, as well as their utilization in in vitro and in vivo applications such as targeted drug and gene delivery, targeting, sensing, and imaging applications. In the end, we provided the future outlook to design new peptide conjugated nanomaterials for biomedical applications.
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- Bogdan Dragoş Ilieş
- Department of Chemistry, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box, 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Functional Biomaterials Group, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box, 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Chemistry, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box, 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Functional Biomaterials Group, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box, 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Chemistry, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box, 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Functional Biomaterials Group, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box, 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Niu Y, Li Z, Chen Z, Huang W, Tan J, Tian F, Yang T, Fan Y, Wei J, Mu J. Efficient screening of pharmacological broad-spectrum anti-cancer peptides utilizing advanced bidirectional Encoder representation from Transformers strategy. Heliyon 2024; 10:e30373. [PMID: 38765108 PMCID: PMC11101728 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
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In the vanguard of oncological advancement, this investigation delineates the integration of deep learning paradigms to refine the screening process for Anticancer Peptides (ACPs), epitomizing a new frontier in broad-spectrum oncolytic therapeutics renowned for their targeted antitumor efficacy and specificity. Conventional methodologies for ACP identification are marred by prohibitive time and financial exigencies, representing a formidable impediment to the evolution of precision oncology. In response, our research heralds the development of a groundbreaking screening apparatus that marries Natural Language Processing (NLP) with the Pseudo Amino Acid Composition (PseAAC) technique, thereby inaugurating a comprehensive ACP compendium for the extraction of quintessential primary and secondary structural attributes. This innovative methodological approach is augmented by an optimized BERT model, meticulously calibrated for ACP detection, which conspicuously surpasses existing BERT variants and traditional machine learning algorithms in both accuracy and selectivity. Subjected to rigorous validation via five-fold cross-validation and external assessment, our model exhibited exemplary performance, boasting an average Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 0.9726 and an F1 score of 0.9385, with external validation further affirming its prowess (AUC of 0.9848 and F1 of 0.9371). These findings vividly underscore the method's unparalleled efficacy and prospective utility in the precise identification and prognostication of ACPs, significantly ameliorating the financial and temporal burdens traditionally associated with ACP research and development. Ergo, this pioneering screening paradigm promises to catalyze the discovery and clinical application of ACPs, constituting a seminal stride towards the realization of more efficacious and economically viable precision oncology interventions.
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- Yupeng Niu
- College of Information Engineering, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
- Artificial intelligence laboratory, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
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- College of Information Engineering, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
- Artificial intelligence laboratory, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
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- College of Law, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
- Artificial intelligence laboratory, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
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- College of Information Engineering, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
- Artificial intelligence laboratory, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
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- College of Information Engineering, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
- Artificial intelligence laboratory, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
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- College of Information Engineering, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
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- College of Information Engineering, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
- Artificial intelligence laboratory, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
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- College of Information Engineering, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
- Artificial intelligence laboratory, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
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- College of Information Engineering, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
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- College of Information Engineering, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
- Artificial intelligence laboratory, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625000, China
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Deigin V, Linkova N, Vinogradova J, Vinogradov D, Polyakova V, Medvedev D, Krasichkov A, Volpina O. The First Reciprocal Activities of Chiral Peptide Pharmaceuticals: Thymogen and Thymodepressin, as Examples. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5042. [PMID: 38732260 PMCID: PMC11084461 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25095042] [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: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Peptides show high promise in the targeting and intracellular delivery of next-generation biotherapeutics. The main limitation is peptides' susceptibility to proteolysis in biological systems. Numerous strategies have been developed to overcome this challenge by chemically enhancing the resistance to proteolysis. In nature, amino acids, except glycine, are found in L- and D-enantiomers. The change from one form to the other will change the primary structure of polypeptides and proteins and may affect their function and biological activity. Given the inherent chiral nature of biological systems and their high enantiomeric selectivity, there is rising interest in manipulating the chirality of polypeptides to enhance their biomolecular interactions. In this review, we discuss the first examples of up-and-down homeostasis regulation by two enantiomeric drugs: immunostimulant Thymogen (L-Glu-L-Trp) and immunosuppressor Thymodepressin (D-Glu(D-Trp)). This study shows the perspective of exploring chirality to remove the chiral wall between L- and D-biomolecules. The selected clinical result will be discussed.
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- Vladislav Deigin
- Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Miklukho-Maklaya St., 16/10, Moscow 117997, Russia; (V.D.); (O.V.)
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- St. Petersburg Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology, Ligovskii Prospect, 2-4, St. Petersburg 191036, Russia;
- St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology, 3 Dynamo Ave., St. Petersburg 197110, Russia
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- The Department of Hospital Therapy No. 2, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8 Trubetskaya Str., Building 2, Moscow 119991, Russia; (J.V.); (D.V.)
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- The Department of Hospital Therapy No. 2, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8 Trubetskaya Str., Building 2, Moscow 119991, Russia; (J.V.); (D.V.)
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- St. Petersburg Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology, Ligovskii Prospect, 2-4, St. Petersburg 191036, Russia;
- St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology, 3 Dynamo Ave., St. Petersburg 197110, Russia
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- St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology, 3 Dynamo Ave., St. Petersburg 197110, Russia
- The Department of Social Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy of the St. Petersburg Medical and Social Institute, Kondratievsky St., 72A, St. Petersburg 195271, Russia
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- Department of Radio Engineering Systems, Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University ‘LETI’, St. Petersburg 197376, Russia
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- Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Miklukho-Maklaya St., 16/10, Moscow 117997, Russia; (V.D.); (O.V.)
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Li Y, Wu M, Fu Y, Xue J, Yuan F, Qu T, Rissanou AN, Wang Y, Li X, Hu H. Therapeutic stapled peptides: Efficacy and molecular targets. Pharmacol Res 2024; 203:107137. [PMID: 38522761 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2024.107137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Peptide stapling, by employing a stable, preformed alpha-helical conformation, results in the production of peptides with improved membrane permeability and enhanced proteolytic stability, compared to the original peptides, and provides an effective solution to accelerate the rapid development of peptide drugs. Various reviews present peptide stapling chemistries, anchoring residues and one- or two-component cyclization, however, therapeutic stapled peptides have not been systematically summarized, especially focusing on various disease-related targets. This review highlights the latest advances in therapeutic peptide drug development facilitated by the application of stapling technology, including different stapling techniques, synthetic accessibility, applicability to biological targets, potential for solving biological problems, as well as the current status of development. Stapled peptides as therapeutic drug candidates have been classified and analysed mainly by receptor- and ligand-based stapled peptide design against various diseases, including cancer, infectious diseases, inflammation, and diabetes. This review is expected to provide a comprehensive reference for the rational design of stapled peptides for different diseases and targets to facilitate the development of therapeutic peptides with enhanced pharmacokinetic and biological properties.
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- Yulei Li
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250117, China.
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250117, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250117, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250117, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250117, China
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- Theoretical & Physical Chemistry Institute, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 48 Vassileos Constantinou Avenue, Athens 11635, Greece
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- Department of Hepatic Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, 131 Dong'an Road, Shanghai 200032, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, 325 Guohe Road, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China.
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Cavaco M, Pérez-Peinado C, Valle J, Silva RDM, Gano L, Correia JDG, Andreu D, Castanho MARB, Neves V. The use of a selective, nontoxic dual-acting peptide for breast cancer patients with brain metastasis. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 174:116573. [PMID: 38613996 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024] Open
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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive subtype characterized by the absence of commonly targeted receptors. Unspecific chemotherapy is currently the main therapeutic option, with poor results. Another major challenge is the frequent appearance of brain metastasis (BM) associated with a significant decrease in patient overall survival. The treatment of BM is even more challenging due to the presence of the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Here, we present a dual-acting peptide (PepH3-vCPP2319) designed to tackle TNBC/BM, in which a TNBC-specific anticancer peptide (ACP) motif (vCPP2319) is joined to a BBB peptide shuttle (BBBpS) motif (PepH3). PepH3-vCPP2319 demonstrated selectivity and efficiency in eliminating TNBC both in monolayers (IC50≈5.0 µM) and in spheroids (IC50≈25.0 µM), with no stringent toxicity toward noncancerous cell lines and red blood cells (RBCs). PepH3-vCPP2319 was also able to cross the BBB in vitro and penetrate the brain in vivo, and was stable in serum with a half-life above 120 min. Tumor cell-peptide interaction is fast, with quick peptide internalization via clathrin-mediated endocytosis without membrane disruption. Upon internalization, the peptide is detected in the nucleus and the cytoplasm, indicating a multi-targeted mechanism of action that ultimately induces irreversible cell damage and apoptosis. In conclusion, we have designed a dual-acting peptide capable of brain penetration and TNBC cell elimination, thus expanding the drug arsenal to fight this BC subtype and its BM.
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- Marco Cavaco
- Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-028, Lisboa, Portugal; Proteomics and Protein Chemistry Unit, Department of Medicine and Life Sciences, Pompeu Fabra University, Dr. Aiguader 88, Barcelona Biomedical Research Park, Barcelona 08003, Spain
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- Proteomics and Protein Chemistry Unit, Department of Medicine and Life Sciences, Pompeu Fabra University, Dr. Aiguader 88, Barcelona Biomedical Research Park, Barcelona 08003, Spain
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- Proteomics and Protein Chemistry Unit, Department of Medicine and Life Sciences, Pompeu Fabra University, Dr. Aiguader 88, Barcelona Biomedical Research Park, Barcelona 08003, Spain
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- Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, CTN, Estrada Nacional 10 (km 139,7), LRS, Bobadela 2695-066, Portugal
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- Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, CTN, Estrada Nacional 10 (km 139,7), LRS, Bobadela 2695-066, Portugal; Departamento de Engenharia e Ciências Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, CTN, Estrada Nacional 10 (km 139,7), LRS, Bobadela 2695-066, Portugal
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- Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, CTN, Estrada Nacional 10 (km 139,7), LRS, Bobadela 2695-066, Portugal; Departamento de Engenharia e Ciências Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, CTN, Estrada Nacional 10 (km 139,7), LRS, Bobadela 2695-066, Portugal
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- Proteomics and Protein Chemistry Unit, Department of Medicine and Life Sciences, Pompeu Fabra University, Dr. Aiguader 88, Barcelona Biomedical Research Park, Barcelona 08003, Spain.
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- Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-028, Lisboa, Portugal.
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- Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-028, Lisboa, Portugal.
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Gaffar S, Tayara H, Chong KT. Stack-AAgP: Computational prediction and interpretation of anti-angiogenic peptides using a meta-learning framework. Comput Biol Med 2024; 174:108438. [PMID: 38613893 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Angiogenesis plays a vital role in the pathogenesis of several human diseases, particularly in the case of solid tumors. In the realm of cancer treatment, recent investigations into peptides with anti-angiogenic properties have yielded encouraging outcomes, thereby creating a hopeful therapeutic avenue for the treatment of cancer. Therefore, correctly identifying the anti-angiogenic peptides is extremely important in comprehending their biophysical and biochemical traits, laying the groundwork for uncovering novel drugs to combat cancer. METHODS In this work, we present a novel ensemble-learning-based model, Stack-AAgP, specifically designed for the accurate identification and interpretation of anti-angiogenic peptides (AAPs). Initially, a feature representation approach is employed, generating 24 baseline models through six machine learning algorithms (random forest [RF], extra tree classifier [ETC], extreme gradient boosting [XGB], light gradient boosting machine [LGBM], CatBoost, and SVM) and four feature encodings (pseudo-amino acid composition [PAAC], amphiphilic pseudo-amino acid composition [APAAC], composition of k-spaced amino acid pairs [CKSAAP], and quasi-sequence-order [QSOrder]). Subsequently, the output (predicted probabilities) from 24 baseline models was inputted into the same six machine-learning classifiers to generate their respective meta-classifiers. Finally, the meta-classifiers were stacked together using the ensemble-learning framework to construct the final predictive model. RESULTS Findings from the independent test demonstrate that Stack-AAgP outperforms the state-of-the-art methods by a considerable margin. Systematic experiments were conducted to assess the influence of hyperparameters on the proposed model. Our model, Stack-AAgP, was evaluated on the independent NT15 dataset, revealing superiority over existing predictors with an accuracy improvement ranging from 5% to 7.5% and an increase in Matthews Correlation Coefficient (MCC) from 7.2% to 12.2%.
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- Saima Gaffar
- Department of Electronics and Information Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, South Korea
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- School of International Engineering and Science, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, South Korea.
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- Department of Electronics and Information Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, South Korea; Advances Electronics and Information Research Centre, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, South Korea.
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Xiang K, Li Y, Cong H, Yu B, Shen Y. Peptide-based non-viral gene delivery: A comprehensive review of the advances and challenges. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 266:131194. [PMID: 38554914 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Gene therapy is the most effective treatment option for diseases, but its effectiveness is affected by the choice and design of gene carriers. The genes themselves have to pass through multiple barriers in order to enter the cell and therefore require additional vectors to carry them inside the cell. In gene therapy, peptides have unique properties and potential as gene carriers, which can effectively deliver genes into specific cells or tissues, protect genes from degradation, improve gene transfection efficiency, and enhance gene targeting and biological responsiveness. This paper reviews the research progress of peptides and their derivatives in the field of gene delivery recently, describes the obstacles encountered by foreign materials to enter the interior of the cell, and introduces the following classes of functional peptides that can carry materials into the interior of the cell, and assist in transmembrane translocation of carriers, thus breaking through endosomal traps to enable successful entry of genetic materials into the nucleus of the cell. The paper also discusses the combined application of peptide vectors with other vectors to enhance its transfection ability, explores current challenges encountered by peptide vectors, and looks forward to future developments in the field.
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- Kai Xiang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Center for Bio nanoengineering, and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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Wayment AX, Johnson NC, Moreno MR, Stewart C, Felix BM, Lambert I, Traynor SA, Nielson PM, Lofgreen GQ, Smith SL, Newton MP, Tretbar JW, Nygaard JM, Harrell KG, Kinghorn MJ, Michaelis DJ. Squaric esters as peptide stapling reagents. Tetrahedron Lett 2024; 140:155010. [PMID: 38736688 PMCID: PMC11087058 DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2024.155010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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We report that squaric esters can serve as bifunctional reagents for selective peptide stapling reactions. Formation of the squaric amide staple occurs under mild conditions with amine-containing side chains. We show that short resin-bound peptides are readily stapled on solid phase and that stapling can occur at various relative positions along the peptide and with various amine tether lengths (e.g. Lysine, ornithine, etc). The squaric amide staples are stable to strong acid conditions used to cleave the stapled peptide from the resin and the stapled peptides show an increase in helicity as analyzed through circular dichroism.
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- Adam X. Wayment
- Department of Chemsitry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemsitry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemsitry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemsitry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemsitry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemsitry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemsitry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemsitry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemsitry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemsitry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemsitry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemsitry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemsitry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemsitry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemsitry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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Chintamaneni PK, Pindiprolu SKSS, Swain SS, Karri VVSR, Nesamony J, Chelliah S, Bhaskaran M. Conquering chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer: Exploring novel drug therapies and delivery approaches amidst desmoplasia and hypoxia. Cancer Lett 2024; 588:216782. [PMID: 38453046 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2024.216782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Pancreatic cancer poses a significant challenge within the field of oncology due to its aggressive behaviour, limited treatment choices, and unfavourable outlook. With a mere 10% survival rate at the 5-year mark, finding effective interventions becomes even more pressing. The intricate relationship between desmoplasia and hypoxia in the tumor microenvironment further complicates matters by promoting resistance to chemotherapy and impeding treatment efficacy. The dense extracellular matrix and cancer-associated fibroblasts characteristic of desmoplasia create a physical and biochemical barrier that impedes drug penetration and fosters an immunosuppressive milieu. Concurrently, hypoxia nurtures aggressive tumor behaviour and resistance to conventional therapies. a comprehensive exploration of emerging medications and innovative drug delivery approaches. Notably, advancements in nanoparticle-based delivery systems, local drug delivery implants, and oxygen-carrying strategies are highlighted for their potential to enhance drug accessibility and therapeutic outcomes. The integration of these strategies with traditional chemotherapies and targeted agents reveals the potential for synergistic effects that amplify treatment responses. These emerging interventions can mitigate desmoplasia and hypoxia-induced barriers, leading to improved drug delivery, treatment efficacy, and patient outcomes in pancreatic cancer. This review article delves into the dynamic landscape of emerging anticancer medications and innovative drug delivery strategies poised to overcome the challenges imposed by desmoplasia and hypoxia in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
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- Pavan Kumar Chintamaneni
- Department of Pharmaceutics, GITAM School of Pharmacy, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Rudraram, 502329 Telangana, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India
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- College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Toledo HSC, 3000 Arlington Avenue, Toledo, OH, 43614, USA
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- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX-77004, USA
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- College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Toledo HSC, 3000 Arlington Avenue, Toledo, OH, 43614, USA.
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García-Gros J, Cajal Y, Marqués AM, Rabanal F. Synthesis of the Antimicrobial Peptide Murepavadin Using Novel Coupling Agents. Biomolecules 2024; 14:526. [PMID: 38785933 PMCID: PMC11117477 DOI: 10.3390/biom14050526] [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: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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The problem of antimicrobial resistance is becoming a daunting challenge for human society and healthcare systems around the world. Hence, there is a constant need to develop new antibiotics to fight resistant bacteria, among other important social and economic measures. In this regard, murepavadin is a cyclic antibacterial peptide in development. The synthesis of murepavadin was undertaken in order to optimize the preparative protocol and scale-up, in particular, the use of new activation reagents. In our hands, classical approaches using carbodiimide/hydroxybenzotriazole rendered low yields. The use of novel carbodiimide and reagents based on OxymaPure® and Oxy-B is discussed together with the proper use of chromatographic conditions for the adequate characterization of peptide crudes. Higher yields and purities were obtained. Finally, the antimicrobial activity of different synthetic batches was tested in three Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains, including highly resistant ones. All murepavadin batches yielded the same highly active MIC values and proved that the chiral integrity of the molecule was preserved throughout the whole synthetic procedure.
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- Júlia García-Gros
- Section of Organic Chemistry, Department of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain;
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IN2UB), Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona, 08007 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Section of Organic Chemistry, Department of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain;
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Pecchini P, Fochi M, Bartoccini F, Piersanti G, Bernardi L. Enantioselective organocatalytic strategies to access noncanonical α-amino acids. Chem Sci 2024; 15:5832-5868. [PMID: 38665517 PMCID: PMC11041364 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc01081g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Organocatalytic asymmetric synthesis has evolved over the years and continues to attract the interest of many researchers worldwide. Enantiopure noncanonical amino acids (ncAAs) are valuable building blocks in organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and chemical biology. They are employed in the elaboration of peptides and proteins with enhanced activities and/or improved properties compared to their natural counterparts, as chiral catalysts, in chiral ligand design, and as chiral building blocks for asymmetric syntheses of complex molecules, including natural products. The linkage of ncAA synthesis and enantioselective organocatalysis, the subject of this perspective, tries to imitate the natural biosynthetic process. Herein, we present contemporary and earlier developments in the field of organocatalytic activation of simple feedstock materials, providing potential ncAAs with diverse side chains, unique three-dimensional structures, and a high degree of functionality. These asymmetric organocatalytic strategies, useful for forging a wide range of C-C, C-H, and C-N bonds and/or combinations thereof, vary from classical name reactions, such as Ugi, Strecker, and Mannich reactions, to the most advanced concepts such as deracemisation, transamination, and carbene N-H insertion. Concurrently, we present some interesting mechanistic studies/models, providing information on the chirality transfer process. Finally, this perspective highlights, through the diversity of the amino acids (AAs) not selected by nature for protein incorporation, the most generic modes of activation, induction, and reactivity commonly used, such as chiral enamine, hydrogen bonding, Brønsted acids/bases, and phase-transfer organocatalysis, reflecting their increasingly important role in organic and applied chemistry.
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- Pietro Pecchini
- Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari", Center for Chemical Catalysis C3 & INSTM RU Bologna V. Gobetti 85 40129 Bologna Italy
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari", Center for Chemical Catalysis C3 & INSTM RU Bologna V. Gobetti 85 40129 Bologna Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo Piazza Rinascimento 6 61029 Urbino PU Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo Piazza Rinascimento 6 61029 Urbino PU Italy
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari", Center for Chemical Catalysis C3 & INSTM RU Bologna V. Gobetti 85 40129 Bologna Italy
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Atma Y, Murray BS, Sadeghpour A, Goycoolea FM. Encapsulation of short-chain bioactive peptides (BAPs) for gastrointestinal delivery: a review. Food Funct 2024; 15:3959-3979. [PMID: 38568171 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo04195f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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The majority of known peptides with high bioactivity (BAPs) such as antihypertensive, antidiabetic, antioxidant, hypocholesterolemic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial actions, are short-chain sequences of less than ten amino acids. These short-chain BAPs of varying natural and synthetic origin must be bioaccessible to be capable of being adsorbed systemically upon oral administration to show their full range of bioactivity. However, in general, in vitro and in vivo studies have shown that gastrointestinal digestion reduces BAPs bioactivity unless they are protected from degradation by encapsulation. This review gives a critical analysis of short-chain BAP encapsulation and performance with regard to the oral delivery route. In particular, it focuses on short-chain BAPs with antihypertensive and antidiabetic activity and encapsulation methods via nanoparticles and microparticles. Also addressed are the different wall materials used to form these particles and their associated payloads and release kinetics, along with the current challenges and a perspective of the future applications of these systems.
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- Yoni Atma
- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom.
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Universitas Trilogi, Jakarta, 12760, Indonesia
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom.
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom.
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom.
- Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Faculty of Biology, University of Murcia, Campus de Espinardo, 30100, Murcia, Spain
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Xie M, Wang J, Wu S, Yan S, He Y. Microgels for bioprinting: recent advancements and challenges. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:1950-1964. [PMID: 38258987 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01733h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Microgels have become a popular and powerful structural unit in the bioprinting field due to their advanced properties, ranging from the tiny size and well-connected hydrogel (nutrient) network to special rheological properties. Different microgels can be fabricated by a variety of fabrication methods including bulk crushing, auxiliary dripping, multiphase emulsion, and lithography technology. Traditionally, microgels can encapsulate specific cells and are used for in vitro disease models and in vivo organ regeneration. Furthermore, microgels can serve as a drug carrier to realize controlled release of drug molecules. Apart from being used as an independent application unit, recently, these microgels are widely applied as a specific bioink component in 3D bioprinting for in situ tissue repair or building special 3D structures. In this review, we introduce different methods used to generate microgels and the microgel-based bioink for bioprinting. Besides, the further tendency of microgel development in future is introduced and predicted to provide guidance for related researchers in exploring more effective ways to fabricate microgels and more potential bioprinting application cases as multifunctional bioink components.
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- Mingjun Xie
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310014.
- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Mold, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.
- Key Laboratory of 3D Printing Process and Equipment of Zhejiang Province, College of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310014.
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310014.
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310014.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Mold, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.
- Key Laboratory of 3D Printing Process and Equipment of Zhejiang Province, College of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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Chamani R, Saberi O, Fathinejad F. An arresten-derived anti-angiogenic peptide triggers apoptotic cell death in endothelial cells. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:513. [PMID: 38622345 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09448-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND In recent years, anti-angiogenic peptides have received considerable attention as candidates for cancer treatment. Arresten is an angiogenesis inhibitor that cleaves from the α1 chain of type IV collagen and stimulates apoptosis in endothelial cells. We have recently indicated that a peptide corresponding to the amino acid 78 to 86 of arresten, so-called Ars, prevented the migration and tube formation of HUVECs and the colon carcinoma growth in mice significantly. The current study aimed to determine whether induction of apoptotic cell death in endothelial cells is one of the biochemical mechanisms of this anti-angiogenic peptide. METHODS AND RESULTS This hypothesis was assessed using the MTT assay, cell cycle analysis, Annexin V-FITC/PI staining, BCL2, CASP8, CASP9, p53, and CDKN2A gene expression studies as well as evaluating apoptosis in tumor tissues by TUNEL assay. Results demonstrated that 40 µM of Ars significantly stimulated 46.2% of early and late apoptosis in HUVECs compared to 13.6% in the untreated cells and did not significantly alter the cell cycle distribution. Moreover, BCL2 and CASP8 were down-regulated, while CASP9 and p53 were up-regulated in endothelial cells. CDKN2A gene expression, the regulator of G1 cell cycle arrest, was not significantly altered. CONCLUSIONS It might be suggested that Ars induced apoptosis in endothelial cells through the mitochondrial pathway and had no effect on the cell cycle. Besides, Ars induced apoptosis significantly in vivo. However, further studies are required to confirm the detailed molecular mechanism of Ars, this peptide has the potential to be optimized for clinical translations.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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Gorantla A, Hall JTVE, Troidle A, Janjic JM. Biomaterials for Protein Delivery: Opportunities and Challenges to Clinical Translation. MICROMACHINES 2024; 15:533. [PMID: 38675344 PMCID: PMC11052476 DOI: 10.3390/mi15040533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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The development of biomaterials for protein delivery is an emerging field that spans materials science, bioengineering, and medicine. In this review, we highlight the immense potential of protein-delivering biomaterials as therapeutic options and discuss the multifaceted challenges inherent to the field. We address current advancements and approaches in protein delivery that leverage stimuli-responsive materials, harness advanced fabrication techniques like 3D printing, and integrate nanotechnologies for greater targeting and improved stability, efficacy, and tolerability profiles. We also discuss the demand for highly complex delivery systems to maintain structural integrity and functionality of the protein payload. Finally, we discuss barriers to clinical translation, such as biocompatibility, immunogenicity, achieving reliable controlled release, efficient and targeted delivery, stability issues, scalability of production, and navigating the regulatory landscape for such materials. Overall, this review summarizes insights from a survey of the current literature and sheds light on the interplay between innovation and the practical implementation of biomaterials for protein delivery.
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- Amogh Gorantla
- Department of Engineering, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 27109, USA;
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- School of Pharmacy, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA;
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Marinova P, Tamahkyarova K. Synthesis and Biological Activities of Some Metal Complexes of Peptides: A Review. BIOTECH 2024; 13:9. [PMID: 38651489 PMCID: PMC11036290 DOI: 10.3390/biotech13020009] [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: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Peptides, both natural and synthetic, are well suited for a wide range of purposes and offer versatile applications in different fields such as biocatalysts, injectable hydrogels, tumor treatment, and drug delivery. The research of the better part of the cited papers was conducted using various database platforms such as MetalPDB. The rising prominence of therapeutic peptides encompasses anticancer, antiviral, antimicrobial, and anti-neurodegenerative properties. The metals Na, K, Mg, Ca, Fe, Mn, Co, Cu, Zn, and Mo are ten of the twenty elements that are considered essential for life. Crucial for understanding the biological role of metals is the exploration of metal-bound proteins and peptides. Aside from essential metals, there are other non-essential metals that also interact biologically, exhibiting either therapeutic or toxic effects. Irregularities in metal binding contribute to diseases like Alzheimer's, neurodegenerative disorders, Wilson's, and Menkes disease. Certain metal complexes have potential applications as radiopharmaceuticals. The examination of these complexes was achieved by preforming UV-Vis, IR, EPR, NMR spectroscopy, and X-ray analysis. This summary, although unable to cover all of the studies in the field, offers a review of the ongoing experimentation and is a basis for new ideas, as well as strategies to explore and gain knowledge from the extensive realm of peptide-chelated metals and biotechnologies.
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- Petja Marinova
- Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry with Methodology of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Plovdiv, “Tzar Assen” Str. 24, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria;
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Hernández-Benítez RI, Viveros-Ceballos JL, Ordoñez M, Labastida-Galván V. Stereocontrolled Synthesis of Phosphoproline Analogues Containing a trans-Fused Octahydroindole Bicyclic System. J Org Chem 2024; 89:4916-4922. [PMID: 38516706 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.4c00124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Herein we report for the first time the diastereoselective synthesis of (2R,3aR,7aS)- and (2S,3aS,7aR)-octahydroindole-2-phosphonic acid (OicP trans-fused stereoisomers) from diethyl (R)- and (S)-phosphopyroglutamate derivative. The key steps of this procedure are the ruthenium tetroxide oxidation of enantiomerically pure diethyl (R)- and (S)-phosphoprolinate obtained through Katritzky's benzotriazole-oxazolidine methodology, a highly diastereoselective successive double 4,5-diallylation of diethyl (R)- and (S)-phosphopyroglutamate with allyl bromide and allyltrimethylsilane with a trans-addition mode, and a ring-closing metathesis with Grubbs' first-generation ruthenium catalyst.
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- R Israel Hernández-Benítez
- Centro de Investigaciones Químicas-IICBA, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos. Av. Universidad 1001, 62209 Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones Químicas-IICBA, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos. Av. Universidad 1001, 62209 Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones Químicas-IICBA, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos. Av. Universidad 1001, 62209 Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones Químicas-IICBA, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos. Av. Universidad 1001, 62209 Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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Todorovic M, Blanc A, Wang Z, Lozada J, Froelich J, Zeisler J, Zhang C, Merkens H, Benard F, Perrin DM. 5-Hydroxypyrroloindoline Affords Tryptathionine and 2,2'-bis-Indole Peptide Staples: Application to Melanotan-II. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202304270. [PMID: 38285527 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202304270] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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With peptides increasingly favored as drugs, natural product motifs, namely the tryptathionine staple, found in amatoxins and phallotoxins, and the 2,2'-bis-indole found in staurosporine represent unexplored staples for unnatural peptide macrocycles. We disclose the efficient condensation of a 5-hydroxypyrroloindoline with either a cysteine-thiol or a tryptophan-indole to form a tryptathionine or 2-2'-bis-indole staple. Judicious use of protecting groups provides for chemoselective stapling using α-MSH, which provides a basis for investigating both chemoselectivity and affinity. Both classes of stapled peptides show nanomolar Ki's, with one showing a sub-nanomolar Ki value.
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- Mihajlo Todorovic
- Chemistry Department, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, V6T 1Z1, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Chemistry Department, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, V6T 1Z1, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Chemistry Department, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, V6T 1Z1, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Chemistry Department, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, V6T 1Z1, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Chemistry Department, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, V6T 1Z1, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Molecular Oncology, BC Cancer Agency, 675 West 10th Avenue, V5Z 1 L3, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Molecular Oncology, BC Cancer Agency, 675 West 10th Avenue, V5Z 1 L3, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Molecular Oncology, BC Cancer Agency, 675 West 10th Avenue, V5Z 1 L3, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Molecular Oncology, BC Cancer Agency, 675 West 10th Avenue, V5Z 1 L3, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Chemistry Department, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, V6T 1Z1, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Chowdhury P, Ojha AK, Bhowmik S, Halder K, Sabnam K, Santra S, Chaudhury K, Dasgupta S. Cell Penetrability of a γ-Crystallin Peptide Fragment from the Discarded Cataractous Eye Emulsion. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:14840-14848. [PMID: 38585046 PMCID: PMC10993246 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c07665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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The efficiency of the intracellular transport of medication and target specificity is frequently hampered by biological obstacles. The potential for therapeutic use of peptide fragments from naturally occurring proteins is promising, as peptides exhibit high selectivity due to several possibilities of interaction with their target. Certain peptide sequences, often referred to as cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs), are those that can penetrate cell membranes. Our goal is to find these sequences in the discarded postcataractery surgery emulsion known as the cataractous eye protein isolate (CEPI). One peptide fragment from this discarded protein has been identified to be a potential CPP based on the similarities with other well-known CPPs. Cell membrane penetrability and cytotoxicity of the peptide have been investigated. Fibroblast cells were incubated with the fluorescently labeled peptide and were observed under fluorescence as well as under confocal microscopy. It was found that the peptide possesses a cell-penetrating ability.
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- Prasun Chowdhury
- Department
of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology
Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- School
of Medical Science and Technology, Indian
Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology
Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology
Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology
Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology
Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- School
of Medical Science and Technology, Indian
Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology
Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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Sheikhi M, Nemayandeh N, Shirangi M. Peptide Acylation in Aliphatic Polyesters: a Review of Mechanisms and Inhibition Strategies. Pharm Res 2024; 41:765-778. [PMID: 38504074 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-024-03682-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
Abstract
Biodegradable polyesters are widely employed in the development of controlled release systems for peptide drugs. However, one of the challenges in developing a polyester-based delivery system for peptides is the acylation reaction between peptides and polymers. Peptide acylation is an important factor that affects formulation stability and can occur during storage, in vitro release, and after drug administration. This review focuses on the mechanisms and parameters that influence the rate of peptide acylation within polyesters. Furthermore, it discusses reported strategies to minimize the acylation reaction.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mojgan Sheikhi
- Department of Drug and Food Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Science Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Drug and Food Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Science Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Drug and Food Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Science Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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