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Alkafaas SS, Elsalahaty MI, Ismail DF, Radwan MA, Elkafas SS, Loutfy SA, Elshazli RM, Baazaoui N, Ahmed AE, Hafez W, Diab M, Sakran M, El-Saadony MT, El-Tarabily KA, Kamal HK, Hessien M. The emerging roles of sphingosine 1-phosphate and SphK1 in cancer resistance: a promising therapeutic target. Cancer Cell Int 2024; 24:89. [PMID: 38419070 PMCID: PMC10903003 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-024-03221-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
Abstract
Cancer chemoresistance is a problematic dilemma that significantly restrains numerous cancer management protocols. It can promote cancer recurrence, spreading of cancer, and finally, mortality. Accordingly, enhancing the responsiveness of cancer cells towards chemotherapies could be a vital approach to overcoming cancer chemoresistance. Tumour cells express a high level of sphingosine kinase-1 (SphK1), which acts as a protooncogenic factor and is responsible for the synthesis of sphingosine-1 phosphate (S1P). S1P is released through a Human ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter to interact with other phosphosphingolipids components in the interstitial fluid in the tumor microenvironment (TME), provoking communication, progression, invasion, and tumor metastasis. Also, S1P is associated with several impacts, including anti-apoptotic behavior, metastasis, mesenchymal transition (EMT), angiogenesis, and chemotherapy resistance. Recent reports addressed high levels of S1P in several carcinomas, including ovarian, prostate, colorectal, breast, and HCC. Therefore, targeting the S1P/SphK signaling pathway is an emerging therapeutic approach to efficiently attenuate chemoresistance. In this review, we comprehensively discussed S1P functions, metabolism, transport, and signaling. Also, through a bioinformatic framework, we pointed out the alterations of SphK1 gene expression within different cancers with their impact on patient survival, and we demonstrated the protein-protein network of SphK1, elaborating its sparse roles. Furthermore, we made emphasis on different machineries of cancer resistance and the tight link with S1P. We evaluated all publicly available SphK1 inhibitors and their inhibition activity using molecular docking and how SphK1 inhibitors reduce the production of S1P and might reduce chemoresistance, an approach that might be vital in the course of cancer treatment and prognosis.
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- Samar Sami Alkafaas
- Molecular Cell Biology Unit, Division of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt.
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- Biochemistry Division, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt.
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- Biochemistry Division, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Division, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt
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- Production Engineering and Mechanical Design Department, Faculty of Engineering, Menofia University, Menofia, Egypt
- Faculty of Control System and Robotics, ITMO University, Saint-Petersburg, 197101, Russia
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- Virology and Immunology Unit, Cancer Biology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
- Nanotechnology Research Center, British University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Unit, Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Horus University-Egypt, New Damietta, 34517, Egypt
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- Biology Department, College of Sciences and Arts Muhayil Assir, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- NMC Royal Hospital, 16th Street, 35233, Khalifa, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Medical Research Division, Department of Internal Medicine, The National Research Centre, Cairo 11511, Egypt
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- Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Biochemistry Division, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 47512, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Molecular Cell Biology Unit, Division of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt
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Wang R, Pan J, Han J, Gong M, Liu L, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Wang D, Tang Q, Wu N, Wang L, Yan J, Li H, Yuan Y. Melatonin Attenuates Dasatinib-Aggravated Hypoxic Pulmonary Hypertension via Inhibiting Pulmonary Vascular Remodeling. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:790921. [PMID: 35402542 PMCID: PMC8987569 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.790921] [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: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Dasatinib treatment is approved as first-line therapy for chronic myeloid leukemia. However, pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a highly morbid and often fatal side-effect of dasatinib, characterized by progressive pulmonary vascular remodeling. Melatonin exerts strong antioxidant capacity against the progression of cardiovascular system diseases. The present work aimed to investigate the effect of melatonin on dasatinib-aggravated hypoxic PH and explore its possible mechanisms. Dasatinib-aggravated rat experimental model of hypoxic PH was established by utilizing dasatinib under hypoxia. The results indicated that melatonin could attenuate dasatinib-aggravated pulmonary pressure and vascular remodeling in rats under hypoxia. Additionally, melatonin attenuated the activity of XO, the content of MDA, the expression of NOX4, and elevated the activity of CAT, GPx, and SOD, the expression of SOD2, which were caused by dasatinib under hypoxia. In vitro, dasatinib led to decreased LDH activity and production of NO in human pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (HPMECs), moreover increased generation of ROS, and expression of NOX4 both in HPMECs and primary rat pulmonary arterial smooth muscle cells (PASMCs) under hypoxia. Dasatinib up-regulated the expression of cleaved caspase-3 and the ratio of apoptotic cells in HPMECs, and also elevated the percentage of S phase and the expression of Cyclin D1 in primary PASMCs under hypoxia. Melatonin ameliorated dasatinib-aggravated oxidative damage and apoptosis in HPMECs, meanwhile reduced oxidative stress level, proliferation, and repressed the stability of HIF1-α protein in PASMCs under hypoxia. In conclusion, melatonin significantly attenuates dasatinib-aggravated hypoxic PH by inhibiting pulmonary vascular remodeling in rats. The possible mechanisms involved protecting endothelial cells and inhibiting abnormal proliferation of smooth muscle cells. Our findings may suggest that melatonin has potential clinical value as a therapeutic approach to alleviate dasatinib-aggravated hypoxic PH.
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- Rui Wang
- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Translational Medicine, Liaoning Medical Center for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Dalian Key Laboratory of Hematology, Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Translational Medicine, Liaoning Medical Center for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Dalian Key Laboratory of Hematology, Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Jinsong Yan,
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- College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Hua Li,
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- *Correspondence: Yuhui Yuan,
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Uhl FE, Vanherle L, Matthes F, Meissner A. Therapeutic CFTR Correction Normalizes Systemic and Lung-Specific S1P Level Alterations Associated with Heart Failure. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:866. [PMID: 35055052 PMCID: PMC8777932 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23020866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Heart failure (HF) is among the main causes of death worldwide. Alterations of sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) signaling have been linked to HF as well as to target organ damage that is often associated with HF. S1P's availability is controlled by the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR), which acts as a critical bottleneck for intracellular S1P degradation. HF induces CFTR downregulation in cells, tissues and organs, including the lung. Whether CFTR alterations during HF also affect systemic and tissue-specific S1P concentrations has not been investigated. Here, we set out to study the relationship between S1P and CFTR expression in the HF lung. Mice with HF, induced by myocardial infarction, were treated with the CFTR corrector compound C18 starting ten weeks post-myocardial infarction for two consecutive weeks. CFTR expression, S1P concentrations, and immune cell frequencies were determined in vehicle- and C18-treated HF mice and sham controls using Western blotting, flow cytometry, mass spectrometry, and qPCR. HF led to decreased pulmonary CFTR expression, which was accompanied by elevated S1P concentrations and a pro-inflammatory state in the lungs. Systemically, HF associated with higher S1P plasma levels compared to sham-operated controls and presented with higher S1P receptor 1-positive immune cells in the spleen. CFTR correction with C18 attenuated the HF-associated alterations in pulmonary CFTR expression and, hence, led to lower pulmonary S1P levels, which was accompanied by reduced lung inflammation. Collectively, these data suggest an important role for the CFTR-S1P axis in HF-mediated systemic and pulmonary inflammation.
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- Franziska E. Uhl
- Department of Experimental Medical Sciences, Lund University, 221 84 Lund, Sweden; (F.E.U.); (L.V.); (F.M.)
- Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, 221 84 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Experimental Medical Sciences, Lund University, 221 84 Lund, Sweden; (F.E.U.); (L.V.); (F.M.)
- Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, 221 84 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Experimental Medical Sciences, Lund University, 221 84 Lund, Sweden; (F.E.U.); (L.V.); (F.M.)
- Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, 221 84 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Experimental Medical Sciences, Lund University, 221 84 Lund, Sweden; (F.E.U.); (L.V.); (F.M.)
- Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, 221 84 Lund, Sweden
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Bu Y, Wu H, Deng R, Wang Y. Therapeutic Potential of SphK1 Inhibitors Based on Abnormal Expression of SphK1 in Inflammatory Immune Related-Diseases. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:733387. [PMID: 34737701 PMCID: PMC8560647 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.733387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Sphingosine kinase 1(SphK1) a key enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of sphingosine (Sph) to sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P), so as to maintain the dynamic balance of sphingolipid-rheostat in cells and participate in cell growth and death, proliferation and migration, vasoconstriction and remodeling, inflammation and metabolism. The normal expression of SphK1 maintains the balance of physiological and pathological states, which is reflected in the regulation of inflammatory factor secretion, immune response in traditional immune cells and non-traditional immune cells, and complex signal transduction. However, abnormal SphK1 expression and activity are found in various inflammatory and immune related-diseases, such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis. In view of the therapeutic potential of regulating SphK1 and its signal, the current research is aimed at SphK1 inhibitors, such as SphK1 selective inhibitors and dual SphK1/2 inhibitor, and other compounds with inhibitory potency. This review explores the regulatory role of over-expressed SphK1 in inflammatory and immune related-diseases, and investigate the latest progress of SphK1 inhibitors and the improvement of disease or pathological state.
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- Yanhong Bu
- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Hefei, China.,College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula, Hefei, China.,Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Hefei, China.,College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula, Hefei, China.,Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Hefei, China.,College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula, Hefei, China.,Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Hefei, China.,College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula, Hefei, China.,Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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Dhangadamajhi G, Singh S. Malaria link of hypertension: a hidden syndicate of angiotensin II, bradykinin and sphingosine 1-phosphate. Hum Cell 2021; 34:734-744. [PMID: 33683655 DOI: 10.1007/s13577-021-00513-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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In malaria-endemic countries, the burden of hypertension is on the rise. Although malaria and hypertension seem to have no direct link, several studies in recent years support their possible link. Three bioactive molecules such as angiotensin II (Ang II), bradykinin (BK) and sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) are crucial in regulating blood pressure. While the increased level of Ang II and S1P are responsible for inducing hypertension, BK is arthero-protective and anti-hypertensive. Therefore, in the present review, based on available literatures we highlight the present knowledge on the production and bioavailability of these molecules, the mechanism of their regulation of hypertension, and patho-physiological role in malaria. Further, a possible link between malaria and hypertension is hypothesized through various arguments based on experimental evidence. Understanding of their mechanisms of blood pressure regulation during malaria infection may open up avenues for drug therapeutics and management of malaria in co-morbidity with hypertension.
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- Gunanidhi Dhangadamajhi
- Department of Biotechnology, Maharaja Sriramchandra Bhanjadeo University, Takatpur, Baripada, Odisha, 75003, India.
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- Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India
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Ding T, Zhi Y, Xie W, Yao Q, Liu B. Rational design of SphK inhibitors using crystal structures aided by computer. Eur J Med Chem 2021; 213:113164. [PMID: 33454547 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2021.113164] [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: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Sphingosine kinases (SphKs) are lipid kinases that catalyze the phosphorylation of sphingosine (Sph) to sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P). As a bioactive lipid, S1P plays a role outside and inside the cell to regulate biological processes. The overexpression of SphKs is related to a variety of pathophysiological conditions. Targeting the S1P signaling pathway is a potential treatment strategy for many diseases. SphKs are key kinases of the S1P signaling pathway. The SphK family includes two isoforms: SphK1 and SphK2. Determination of the co-crystal structure of SphK1 with various inhibitors has laid a solid foundation for the development of small molecule inhibitors targeting SphKs. This paper reviews the differences and connections between the two isoforms and the structure of SphK1 crystals, especially the structure of its Sph "J-shaped" channel binding site. This review also summarizes the recent development of SphK1 and SphK2 selective inhibitors and the exploration of the unresolved SphK2 structure.
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- Tiandi Ding
- Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, Shandong, PR China
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- Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, Shandong, PR China
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- Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, Shandong, PR China
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- Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, Shandong, PR China.
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- Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, Shandong, PR China.
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Li Z, Qiao W, Wang C, Wang H, Ma M, Han X, Tang J. DPPC-coated lipid nanoparticles as an inhalable carrier for accumulation of resveratrol in the pulmonary vasculature, a new strategy for pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment. Drug Deliv 2020; 27:736-744. [PMID: 32397765 PMCID: PMC7269040 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2020.1760962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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In this study, we investigated the feasibility of dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine-coated lipid nanoparticles (DPPC-LNs) as a carrier for preferential accumulation into lungs of Resveratrol (Res), a potentially promising drug for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Res-loaded DPPC-LNs were prepared following a thin film hydration-ultrasonic dispersion technique using glyceryl monostearate as lipid core. DPPC can reduce the interactions between nanoparticles and pulmonary surfactant. The optimal formulation was prepared and characterized for physicochemical properties, storage stability and in vitro release profiles. The optimal formulation was evaluated for uptake by pulmonary arterial smooth muscle cells (PASMCs) using fluorescence microscopy. The efficacy of Res-loaded DPPC-LNs in reducing hyperplasia was tested in 5-HT induced proliferated PASMCs. The drug absorption profiles upon intratracheal administration were monitored in healthy rats. Optimized spherical DPPC-LNs - with mean size of 123.7 nm, zeta potential of -19.4 mV and entrapment efficiency of 94.40% - exhibited an 80% cumulative drug release over 48 h. Fluorescence microscopic study revealed an time-dependent enhancement of cellular uptake of Rh123-labeled DPPC-LNs by PASMCs. PASMC proliferation induced by 5-HT was significantly inhibited by Res-loaded DPPC-LNs. Optimized DPPC-LNs appeared to be safe when incubated with PASMCs. Besides, plasma and lung tissue data analysis indicated higher value of accumulation after intratracheal administration of Res-loaded DPPC-LNs in comparison with the intravenously dosed Res solution, indicating longer retention of Res in the lungs and their slower entry to the systemic blood circulation. DPPC-LNs could be a viable delivery system for site-specific treatment of PAH.
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- Zerong Li
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P.R. China
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Blankenbach KV, Claas RF, Aster NJ, Spohner AK, Trautmann S, Ferreirós N, Black JL, Tesmer JJG, Offermanns S, Wieland T, Meyer zu Heringdorf D. Dissecting G q/11-Mediated Plasma Membrane Translocation of Sphingosine Kinase-1. Cells 2020; 9:cells9102201. [PMID: 33003441 PMCID: PMC7599897 DOI: 10.3390/cells9102201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Diverse extracellular signals induce plasma membrane translocation of sphingosine kinase-1 (SphK1), thereby enabling inside-out signaling of sphingosine-1-phosphate. We have shown before that Gq-coupled receptors and constitutively active Gαq/11 specifically induced a rapid and long-lasting SphK1 translocation, independently of canonical Gq/phospholipase C (PLC) signaling. Here, we further characterized Gq/11 regulation of SphK1. SphK1 translocation by the M3 receptor in HEK-293 cells was delayed by expression of catalytically inactive G-protein-coupled receptor kinase-2, p63Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (p63RhoGEF), and catalytically inactive PLCβ3, but accelerated by wild-type PLCβ3 and the PLCδ PH domain. Both wild-type SphK1 and catalytically inactive SphK1-G82D reduced M3 receptor-stimulated inositol phosphate production, suggesting competition at Gαq. Embryonic fibroblasts from Gαq/11 double-deficient mice were used to show that amino acids W263 and T257 of Gαq, which interact directly with PLCβ3 and p63RhoGEF, were important for bradykinin B2 receptor-induced SphK1 translocation. Finally, an AIXXPL motif was identified in vertebrate SphK1 (positions 100–105 in human SphK1a), which resembles the Gαq binding motif, ALXXPI, in PLCβ and p63RhoGEF. After M3 receptor stimulation, SphK1-A100E-I101E and SphK1-P104A-L105A translocated in only 25% and 56% of cells, respectively, and translocation efficiency was significantly reduced. The data suggest that both the AIXXPL motif and currently unknown consequences of PLCβ/PLCδ(PH) expression are important for regulation of SphK1 by Gq/11.
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- Kira Vanessa Blankenbach
- Institut für Allgemeine Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Universitätsklinikum, Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (K.V.B.); (R.F.C.); (N.J.A.); (A.K.S.)
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- Institut für Allgemeine Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Universitätsklinikum, Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (K.V.B.); (R.F.C.); (N.J.A.); (A.K.S.)
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- Institut für Allgemeine Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Universitätsklinikum, Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (K.V.B.); (R.F.C.); (N.J.A.); (A.K.S.)
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- Institut für Allgemeine Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Universitätsklinikum, Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (K.V.B.); (R.F.C.); (N.J.A.); (A.K.S.)
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- Institut für Klinische Pharmakologie, Universitätsklinikum, Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (S.T.); (N.F.)
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- Institut für Klinische Pharmakologie, Universitätsklinikum, Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (S.T.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA;
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- Departments of Biological Sciences and of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Purdue University West Lafayette, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054, USA;
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- Abteilung für Pharmakologie, Max-Planck-Institut für Herz- und Lungenforschung, 61231 Bad Nauheim, Germany;
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- Experimentelle Pharmakologie Mannheim, European Center for Angioscience, Universität Heidelberg, 68167 Mannheim, Germany;
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- Institut für Allgemeine Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Universitätsklinikum, Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (K.V.B.); (R.F.C.); (N.J.A.); (A.K.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-69-6301-3906
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Khoei SG, Sadeghi H, Samadi P, Najafi R, Saidijam M. Relationship between Sphk1/S1P and microRNAs in human cancers. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2020; 68:279-287. [PMID: 32275078 DOI: 10.1002/bab.1922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Sphingosine kinases type 1 (SphK1) is a key enzyme in the phosphorylation of sphingosine to sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P). Different abnormalities in SphK1 functions may correspond with poor prognosis in various cancers. Additionally, upregulated SphK1/S1P could promote cancer cell proliferation, angiogenesis, mobility, invasion, and metastasis. MicroRNAs as conserved small noncoding RNAs play major roles in cancer initiation, progression, metastasis, etc. Their posttranscriptionally mechanisms could affect the development of cancer growth or tumorigenesis suppression. The growing number of studies has described that various microRNAs can be regulated by SphK1, and its expression level can also be regulated by microRNAs. In this review, the relationship of SphK1 and microRNA functions and their interaction in human malignancies have been discussed. Based on them novel treatment strategies can be introduced.
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- Saeideh Gholamzadeh Khoei
- Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.,Student Research Committee, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology and Virology, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.,Student Research Committee, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Investigating the binding mechanism of sphingosine kinase 1/2 inhibitors: Insights into subtype selectivity by homology modeling, molecular dynamics simulation and free energy calculation studies. J Mol Struct 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2020.127900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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YAO L, YANG YX, CAO H, REN HH, NIU Z, SHI L. Osthole attenuates pulmonary arterial hypertension by the regulation of sphingosine 1-phosphate in rats. Chin J Nat Med 2020; 18:308-320. [DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(20)30038-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Blankenbach KV, Bruno G, Wondra E, Spohner AK, Aster NJ, Vienken H, Trautmann S, Ferreirós N, Wieland T, Bruni P, Meyer Zu Heringdorf D. The WD40 repeat protein, WDR36, orchestrates sphingosine kinase-1 recruitment and phospholipase C-β activation by G q-coupled receptors. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Biol Lipids 2020; 1865:158704. [PMID: 32244061 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2020.158704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2019] [Revised: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Sphingosine kinases (SphK) catalyse the formation of sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) and play important roles in the cardiovascular, nervous and immune systems. We have shown before that Gq-coupled receptors induce a rapid and long-lasting translocation of SphK1 to the plasma membrane and cross-activation of S1P receptors. Here, we further addressed Gq regulation of SphK1 by analysing the influence of the WD40 repeat protein, WDR36. WDR36 has been described as a scaffold tethering Gαq to phospholipase C (PLC)-β and the thromboxane A2 receptor-β (TPβ receptor). Overexpression of WDR36 in HEK-293 cells enhanced TPβ receptor-induced inositol phosphate production, as reported (Cartier et al. 2011), but significantly attenuated inositol phosphate production induced by muscarinic M3 and bradykinin B2 receptors. In agreement with its effect on PLCβ, WDR36 augmented TPβ receptor-induced [Ca2+]i increases. Surprisingly, WDR36 also augmented M3 receptor-induced [Ca2+]i increases, which was due to increased Ca2+ mobilization while the Ca2+ content of thapsigargin-sensitive stores remained unaltered. Interestingly, overexpression of WDR36 significantly delayed SphK1 translocation by Gq-coupled M3, B2 and H1 receptors in HEK-293 cells, while TPβ receptor-induced SphK1 translocation was generally slow and not altered by WDR36 in these cells. Finally, in C2C12 myoblasts, overexpression of WDR36 delayed SphK1 translocation induced by B2 receptors. It is concluded that WDR36 reduces signalling of Gq-coupled receptors other than TPβ towards PLC and SphK1, most likely by scavenging Gαq and PLCβ. Our results support a role of WDR36 in orchestration of Gq signalling complexes, and might help to functionally unravel its genetic association with asthma and allergy.
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- Kira Vanessa Blankenbach
- Institut für Allgemeine Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Universitätsklinikum, Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Sperimentali e Cliniche, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Viale Morgagni 50, 50134 Firenze, Italy.
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- Institut für Allgemeine Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Universitätsklinikum, Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Institut für Allgemeine Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Universitätsklinikum, Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Institut für Allgemeine Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Universitätsklinikum, Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Institut für Allgemeine Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Universitätsklinikum, Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Institut für Klinische Pharmakologie, Universitätsklinikum, Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Institut für Klinische Pharmakologie, Universitätsklinikum, Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Experimentelle Pharmakologie, Medizinische Fakultät Mannheim der Universität Heidelberg, Ludolf Krehl-Str. 13-17, D-68167 Mannheim, Germany.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Sperimentali e Cliniche, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Viale Morgagni 50, 50134 Firenze, Italy.
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- Institut für Allgemeine Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Universitätsklinikum, Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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Wande Y, Jie L, Aikai Z, Yaguo Z, Linlin Z, Yue G, Hang Z. Berberine alleviates pulmonary hypertension through Trx1 and β-catenin signaling pathways in pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells. Exp Cell Res 2020; 390:111910. [PMID: 32147507 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2020.111910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2019] [Revised: 02/08/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is closely associated with profound vascular remodeling, especially pulmonary arterial medial hypertrophy and muscularization, due to aberrant proliferation of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs). Berberine, a drug commonly used to treat inflammation, may be a novel therapeutic option for PAH by improving pulmonary artery remodeling. The present study investigated whether berberine affected Trx1/β-catenin expression and/or activity and whether it could reduce the development of pulmonary hypertension in an experimental rat model and proliferation in human PASMCs (HPASMCs). The results showed that increased proliferation in hypoxia-induced healthy PASMCs or PAH PASMCs was associated with a significant increase in Trx1 and β-catenin expression. Treatment with the Trx1-specific inhibitor PX-12 significantly reduced pulmonary arterial pressure and vascular remodeling, as well as improved in vivo cardiac function and right ventricular hypertrophy, in Su/Hox-induced PAH rats. Berberine reversed right ventricular systolic pressure and right ventricular hypertrophy and decreased pulmonary vascular remodeling in the rats. Furthermore, berberine had an antiproliferative effect on hypoxia-induced HPASMC proliferation in a manner likely mediated by inhibiting Trx1 and its target gene β-catenin expression. Our work will help elucidate novel strategies for PAH treatment involving the traditional Chinese medicine berberine, and Trx1/β-catenin may be a promising therapeutic target.
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- Yu Wande
- Division of Cardiology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- 3rd College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Weiss A, Boehm M, Egemnazarov B, Grimminger F, Savai Pullamsetti S, Kwapiszewska G, Schermuly RT. Kinases as potential targets for treatment of pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular dysfunction. Br J Pharmacol 2020; 178:31-53. [PMID: 31709514 DOI: 10.1111/bph.14919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a progressive pulmonary vasculopathy that causes chronic right ventricular pressure overload and often leads to right ventricular failure. Various kinase inhibitors have been studied in the setting of PH and either improved or worsened the disease, highlighting the importance of understanding the specific role of the respective kinases in a spatiotemporal cellular context. In this review, we will summarize the knowledge on the role of kinases in PH and focus on druggable targets for which certain criteria are met: (a) deregulation of the kinase in PH; (b) small-molecule inhibitors are available (e.g. from the oncology field); (c) preclinical studies have shown their efficacy in PH models; and (d) when available, therapeutic exploitation in human PH has been initiated. Along this line, clinical considerations such as personalized medicine approaches to predict therapy response and adverse side events such as cardiotoxicity together with their clinical management are discussed. LINKED ARTICLES: This article is part of a themed issue on Risk factors, comorbidities, and comedications in cardioprotection. To view the other articles in this section visit http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bph.v178.1/issuetoc.
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- Astrid Weiss
- Department of Internal Medicine, Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany.,German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany.,German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany.,German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Giessen, Germany
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Lung Vascular Research, Graz, Austria.,Otto Loewi Center, Physiology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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Józefczuk E, Nosalski R, Saju B, Crespo E, Szczepaniak P, Guzik TJ, Siedlinski M. Cardiovascular Effects of Pharmacological Targeting of Sphingosine Kinase 1. Hypertension 2020; 75:383-392. [PMID: 31838904 PMCID: PMC7055939 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.119.13450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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High blood pressure is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Ang II (angiotensin II), a key pro-hypertensive hormone, mediates target organ consequences such as endothelial dysfunction and cardiac hypertrophy. S1P (sphingosine-1-phosphate), produced by Sphk1 (sphingosine kinase 1), plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of hypertension and downstream organ damage, as it controls vascular tone and regulates cardiac remodeling. Accordingly, we aimed to examine if pharmacological inhibition of Sphk1 using selective inhibitor PF543 can represent a useful vasoprotective and cardioprotective anti-hypertensive strategy in vivo. PF543 was administered intraperitoneally throughout a 14-day Ang II-infusion in C57BL6/J male mice. Pharmacological inhibition of Sphk1 improved endothelial function of arteries of hypertensive mice that could be mediated via decrease in eNOS (endothelial nitric oxide synthase) phosphorylation at T495. This effect was independent of blood pressure. Importantly, PF543 also reduced cardiac hypertrophy (heart to body weight ratio, 5.6±0.2 versus 6.4±0.1 versus 5.9±0.2 mg/g; P<0.05 for Sham, Ang II+placebo, and Ang II+PF543-treated mice, respectively). Mass spectrometry revealed that PF543 elevated cardiac sphingosine, that is, Sphk1 substrate, content in vivo. Mechanistically, RNA-Seq indicated a decreased expression of cardiac genes involved in actin/integrin organization, S1pr1 signaling, and tissue remodeling. Indeed, downregulation of Rock1 (Rho-associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase 1), Stat3 (signal transducer and activator of transcription 3), PKC (protein kinase C), and ERK1/2 (extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1/2) level/phosphorylation by PF543 was observed. In summary, pharmacological inhibition of Sphk1 partially protects against Ang II-induced cardiac hypertrophy and endothelial dysfunction. Therefore, it may represent a promising target for harnessing residual cardiovascular risk in hypertension.
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- Ewelina Józefczuk
- From the Department of Internal and Agricultural Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland (E.J., R.N., P.S., T.J.G., M.S.)
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- From the Department of Internal and Agricultural Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland (E.J., R.N., P.S., T.J.G., M.S.)
- Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Glasglow, United Kingdom (R.N., B.S., E.C., T.J.G.)
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- Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Glasglow, United Kingdom (R.N., B.S., E.C., T.J.G.)
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- Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Glasglow, United Kingdom (R.N., B.S., E.C., T.J.G.)
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- From the Department of Internal and Agricultural Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland (E.J., R.N., P.S., T.J.G., M.S.)
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- From the Department of Internal and Agricultural Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland (E.J., R.N., P.S., T.J.G., M.S.)
- Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Glasglow, United Kingdom (R.N., B.S., E.C., T.J.G.)
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- From the Department of Internal and Agricultural Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland (E.J., R.N., P.S., T.J.G., M.S.)
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Kelch-like protein 5-mediated ubiquitination of lysine 183 promotes proteasomal degradation of sphingosine kinase 1. Biochem J 2019; 476:3211-3226. [DOI: 10.1042/bcj20190245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2019] [Revised: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Sphingosine kinase 1 (SK1) is a signalling enzyme that catalyses the phosphorylation of sphingosine to generate the bioactive lipid sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P). A number of SK1 inhibitors and chemotherapeutics can induce the degradation of SK1, with the loss of this pro-survival enzyme shown to significantly contribute to the anti-cancer properties of these agents. Here we define the mechanistic basis for this degradation of SK1 in response to SK1 inhibitors, chemotherapeutics, and in natural protein turnover. Using an inducible SK1 expression system that enables the degradation of pre-formed SK1 to be assessed independent of transcriptional or translational effects, we found that SK1 was degraded primarily by the proteasome since several proteasome inhibitors blocked SK1 degradation, while lysosome, cathepsin B or pan caspase inhibitors had no effect. Importantly, we demonstrate that this proteasomal degradation of SK1 was enabled by its ubiquitination at Lys183 that appears facilitated by SK1 inhibitor-induced conformational changes in the structure of SK1 around this residue. Furthermore, using yeast two-hybrid screening, we identified Kelch-like protein 5 (KLHL5) as an important protein adaptor linking SK1 to the cullin 3 (Cul3) ubiquitin ligase complex. Notably, knockdown of KLHL5 or Cul3, use of a cullin inhibitor or a dominant-negative Cul3 all attenuated SK1 degradation. Collectively this data demonstrates the KLHL5/Cul3-based E3 ubiquitin ligase complex is important for regulation of SK1 protein stability via Lys183 ubiquitination, in response to SK1 inhibitors, chemotherapy and for normal SK1 protein turnover.
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Targeting sphingosine kinase 1 for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Future Med Chem 2019; 11:2939-2953. [DOI: 10.4155/fmc-2019-0130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), characterized by high morbidity and mortality, is a serious hazard to human life. Until now, the long-term survival of the PAH patients is still suboptimal. Recently, sphingosine kinase 1 (SPHK1) has drawn more and more attention due to its essential role in the pulmonary vasoconstriction, remodeling of pulmonary blood vessels and right cardiac lesions in PAH patients, and this enzyme is regarded as a new target for the treatment of PAH. Here, we discussed the multifarious functions of SPHK1 in PAH physiology and pathogenesis. Moreover, the structural features of SPHK1 and binding modes with different inhibitors were summarized. Finally, recent advances in the medicinal chemistry research of SPHK1 inhibitors are presented.
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Intapad S. Sphingosine-1-phosphate signaling in blood pressure regulation. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 2019; 317:F638-F640. [PMID: 31390266 DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00572.2018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Sphingolipids were originally believed to play a role only as a backbone of mammalian cell membranes. However, sphingolipid metabolites, especially sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P), are now recognized as new bioactive signaling molecules that are critically involved in numerous cellular functions of multiple systems including the immune system, central nervous system, and cardiovascular system. S1P research has accelerated in the last decade as new therapeutic drugs have emerged that target the S1P signaling axis to treat diseases of the immune and central nervous systems. There is limited knowledge of the specific effects on cardiovascular disease. This review discusses the current state of knowledge regarding the role of S1P on the regulation of blood pressure, vascular tone, and renal functions.
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- Suttira Intapad
- Department of Pharmacology Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana
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Luo Y, Teng X, Zhang L, Chen J, Liu Z, Chen X, Zhao S, Yang S, Feng J, Yan X. CD146-HIF-1α hypoxic reprogramming drives vascular remodeling and pulmonary arterial hypertension. Nat Commun 2019; 10:3551. [PMID: 31391533 PMCID: PMC6686016 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-11500-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a vascular remodeling disease of cardiopulmonary units. No cure is currently available due to an incomplete understanding of vascular remodeling. Here we identify CD146-hypoxia-inducible transcription factor 1 alpha (HIF-1α) cross-regulation as a key determinant in vascular remodeling and PAH pathogenesis. CD146 is markedly upregulated in pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs/SMCs) and in proportion to disease severity. CD146 expression and HIF-1α transcriptional program reinforce each other to physiologically enable PASMCs to adopt a more synthetic phenotype. Disruption of CD146-HIF-1α cross-talk by genetic ablation of Cd146 in SMCs mitigates pulmonary vascular remodeling in chronic hypoxic mice. Strikingly, targeting of this axis with anti-CD146 antibodies alleviates established pulmonary hypertension (PH) and enhances cardiac function in two rodent models. This study provides mechanistic insights into hypoxic reprogramming that permits vascular remodeling, and thus provides proof of concept for anti-remodeling therapy for PAH through direct modulation of CD146-HIF-1α cross-regulation. Vascular remodelling contributes to the development of pulmonary hypertension (PH). Here Luo and colleagues find that increases in CD146 levels drive vascular remodelling in PH through a cross-talk with hypoxia inducible factor (HIF) signalling, and show that inhibition of CD146 can attenuate disease progression.
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- Yongting Luo
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road 2, 100193, Beijing, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No. 167 North Lishi Road, 100037, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, No. 1 Shuaifuyuan, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceutical, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 15 Datun Road, 100101, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceutical, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 15 Datun Road, 100101, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceutical, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 15 Datun Road, 100101, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceutical, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 15 Datun Road, 100101, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory Animal Research Center, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 15 Datun Road, 100101, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceutical, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 15 Datun Road, 100101, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceutical, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 15 Datun Road, 100101, Beijing, China.
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Strassheim D, Karoor V, Stenmark K, Verin A, Gerasimovskaya E. A current view of G protein-coupled receptor - mediated signaling in pulmonary hypertension: finding opportunities for therapeutic intervention. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 2. [PMID: 31380505 PMCID: PMC6677404 DOI: 10.20517/2574-1209.2018.44] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Pathological vascular remodeling is observed in various cardiovascular diseases including pulmonary hypertension (PH), a disease of unknown etiology that has been characterized by pulmonary artery vasoconstriction, right ventricular hypertrophy, vascular inflammation, and abnormal angiogenesis in pulmonary circulation. G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the largest family in the genome and widely expressed in cardiovascular system. They regulate all aspects of PH pathophysiology and represent therapeutic targets. We overview GPCRs function in vasoconstriction, vasodilation, vascular inflammation-driven remodeling and describe signaling cross talk between GPCR, inflammatory cytokines, and growth factors. Overall, the goal of this review is to emphasize the importance of GPCRs as critical signal transducers and targets for drug development in PH.
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- Derek Strassheim
- Departments of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Departments of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.,Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research laboratories, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research laboratories, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Vascular Biology Center, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
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- Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research laboratories, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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