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Zhang T, An W, You S, Chen S, Zhang S. G protein-coupled receptors and traditional Chinese medicine: new thinks for the development of traditional Chinese medicine. Chin Med 2024; 19:92. [PMID: 38956679 PMCID: PMC11218379 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-024-00964-4] [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: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
Abstract
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) widely exist in vivo and participate in many physiological processes, thus emerging as important targets for drug development. Approximately 30% of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs target GPCRs. To date, the 'one disease, one target, one molecule' strategy no longer meets the demands of drug development. Meanwhile, small-molecule drugs account for 60% of FDA-approved drugs. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has garnered widespread attention for its unique theoretical system and treatment methods. TCM involves multiple components, targets and pathways. Centered on GPCRs and TCM, this paper discusses the similarities and differences between TCM and GPCRs from the perspectives of syndrome of TCM, the consistency of TCM's multi-component and multi-target approaches and the potential of GPCRs and TCM in the development of novel drugs. A novel strategy, 'simultaneous screening of drugs and targets', was proposed and applied to the study of GPCRs. We combine GPCRs with TCM to facilitate the modernisation of TCM, provide valuable insights into the rational application of TCM and facilitate the research and development of novel drugs. This study offers theoretical support for the modernisation of TCM and introduces novel ideas for development of safe and effective drugs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ting Zhang
- Institute of Herbgenomics, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611100, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611100, China
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- Institute of Herbgenomics, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- Institute of Herbgenomics, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611100, China.
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Wu Q, Shi D, Dong T, Zhang Z, Ou Q, Fang Y, Zhang C. Serum Saturated Fatty Acids including Very Long-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids and Colorectal Cancer Risk among Chinese Population. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15081917. [PMID: 37111137 PMCID: PMC10141165 DOI: 10.3390/nu15081917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The association between circulating saturated fatty acids (SFAs) including very long-chain SFAs (VLCSFAs) and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk has not been clearly established. To investigate the association between serum SFAs and CRC risk in Chinese population, 680 CRC cases and 680 sex and age-matched (5-year interval) controls were recruited in our study. Serum levels of SFAs were detected by gas chromatography. Unconditional logistic regression models were used to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the association between serum SFAs and CRC risk. Results showed that total SFAs were positively associated with the risk of CRC (adjusted OR quartile 4 vs. 1 = 2.64, 95%CI: 1.47-4.74). However, VLCSFAs were inversely associated with CRC risk (adjusted OR quartile 4 vs. 1 = 0.51, 95%CI: 0.36-0.72). Specifically, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, heptadecanoic acid, and arachidic acid were positively associated with CRC risk, while behenic acid and lignoceric acid were inversely associated with CRC risk. This study indicates that higher levels of total serum SFAs and lower levels of serum VLCSFAs were associated with an increased risk of CRC in Chinese population. To reduce the risk of CRC, we recommend reducing the intake of foods containing palmitic acid and heptadecanoic acid such as animal products and dairy products, and moderately increasing the intake of foods containing VLCSFAs such as peanuts and canola oil.
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- Qixin Wu
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Experimental Research, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Centre, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Centre for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Experimental Research, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Centre, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Centre for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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Lipids as Targets for Renal Cell Carcinoma Therapy. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24043272. [PMID: 36834678 PMCID: PMC9963825 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Kidney cancer is among the top ten most common cancers to date. Within the kidney, renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common solid lesion occurring. While various risk factors are suspected, including unhealthy lifestyle, age, and ethnicity, genetic mutations seem to be a key risk factor. In particular, mutations in the von Hippel-Lindau gene (Vhl) have attracted a lot of interest since this gene regulates the hypoxia inducible transcription factors HIF-1α and HIF-2α, which in turn drive the transcription of many genes that are important for renal cancer growth and progression, including genes involved in lipid metabolism and signaling. Recent data suggest that HIF-1/2 are themselves regulated by bioactive lipids which make the connection between lipids and renal cancer obvious. This review will summarize the effects and contributions of the different classes of bioactive lipids, including sphingolipids, glycosphingolipids, eicosanoids, free fatty acids, cannabinoids, and cholesterol to renal carcinoma progression. Novel pharmacological strategies interfering with lipid signaling to treat renal cancer will be highlighted.
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Karmokar PF, Moniri NH. Oncogenic signaling of the free-fatty acid receptors FFA1 and FFA4 in human breast carcinoma cells. Biochem Pharmacol 2022; 206:115328. [PMID: 36309079 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2022.115328] [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: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Globally, breast cancer is the most frequent type of cancer in women, and most breast cancer-associated deaths are due to metastasis and recurrence of the disease. Dietary habits, specifically dietary fat intake is a crucial risk factor involved in breast cancer development and progression. Decades of research has revealed that free-fatty acids (FFA) modulate carcinogenic processes through fatty acid metabolism and lipid peroxidation. The ground-breaking discovery of free-fatty acid receptors, which are members of the G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily, has led to the realization that FFA can also act via these receptors to modulate carcinogenic effects. The long-chain free-fatty acid receptors FFA1 (previously termed GPR40) and FFA4 (previously termed GPR120) are activated by mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids including ω-3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. Initial enthusiasm towards the study of these receptors focused on their insulin secretagogue and sensitization effects, and the downstream associated metabolic regulation. However, recent studies have demonstrated that abnormal expression and/or aberrant FFA1/FFA4 signaling are evident in human breast carcinomas, suggesting that FFA receptors could be a promising target in the treatment of breast cancer. The current review discusses the diverse roles of FFA1 and FFA4 in the regulation of cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and chemotherapy resistance in human breast carcinoma cells and tissue.
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- Priyanka F Karmokar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Mercer University Health Sciences Center, Mercer University, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Mercer University Health Sciences Center, Mercer University, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA; Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Mercer University Health Sciences Center, Mercer University, Macon, GA 31207, USA.
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How Arrestins and GRKs Regulate the Function of Long Chain Fatty Acid Receptors. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232012237. [PMID: 36293091 PMCID: PMC9602559 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232012237] [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: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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FFA1 and FFA4, two G protein-coupled receptors that are activated by long chain fatty acids, play crucial roles in mediating many biological functions in the body. As a result, these fatty acid receptors have gained considerable attention due to their potential to be targeted for the treatment of type-2 diabetes. However, the relative contribution of canonical G protein-mediated signalling versus the effects of agonist-induced phosphorylation and interactions with β-arrestins have yet to be fully defined. Recently, several reports have highlighted the ability of β-arrestins and GRKs to interact with and modulate different functions of both FFA1 and FFA4, suggesting that it is indeed important to consider these interactions when studying the roles of FFA1 and FFA4 in both normal physiology and in different disease settings. Here, we discuss what is currently known and show the importance of understanding fully how β-arrestins and GRKs regulate the function of long chain fatty acid receptors.
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Zhang L, Zhao X, Chu H, Zhao H, Lai X, Li J, Lv T. Serum Free Fatty Acids and G-Coupled Protein Receptors Are Associated With the Prognosis of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer. Front Oncol 2022; 12:777367. [PMID: 35785152 PMCID: PMC9248204 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.777367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Purpose Fatty acid metabolism plays key role in cancer development, and free fatty acid receptors (FFARs) are involved in many cancers. However, the correlation between serum free fatty acids (FFAs)/FFARs levels and ovarian cancer (OC) prognosis remains largely unclear. Methods A retrospective review of 534 primary OC patients and 1049 women with benign ovarian tumors was performed. Serum FFA levels data were extracted from the electronic medical record system. Repeated FFA results of 101 OC patients treated with standard chemotherapy were collected. The effects of FFAs on cells migration were evaluated in OC cell lines by Transwell assay. Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA) was used to compare FFAR mRNA expression levels in cancer and noncancer tissues. Kaplan-Meier (KM) plotter was employed to analyze their prognostic values. SPSS 23.0 and Graphpad prism 7.0 software was used for analysis and graph construction. Results FFA levels in the serum of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) women were higher than in women with benign ovarian tumors independent of pathology, tumor stage,and grade. FFA levels decreased gradually after chemotherapy. FFAs enhanced the migration of OVCAR3 cells. FFAR1 mRNA expression was lower in OC cells than in control cells. FFAR3 was related to a better prognosis, and FFAR4 was related to poor prognosis in TP-53wild-type and mutated type OC, while FFAR1 and FFAR2 were related to a better prognosis in TP53 wild-type OC but FFAR2 was related to a poor prognosis in TP53-mutant OC. Conclusion The FFA levels are increased in OC and decreased with chemotherapy. High expression of FFARs was related to the prognosis of OC. The prognostic value of different FFARs differs depending on whether it is a TP53 wild or TP53 mutant ovarian cancer.Targeting FFARs may be an attractive treatment strategy for EOC.
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- Lili Zhang
- Department of Nutrition, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Medical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Gynaecology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nutrition, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Medical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- *Correspondence: Teng Lv,
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The Regulatory Role of Neuropeptide Gene Glucagon in Colorectal Cancer: A Comprehensive Bioinformatic Analysis. DISEASE MARKERS 2022; 2022:4262600. [PMID: 35340411 PMCID: PMC8956438 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4262600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background Colorectal cancer is highly prevalent and causes high global mortality, and glucagon axis has been implicated in colon cancer. The present study is aimed at investigating the regulating mechanisms of glucagon involvement in colorectal cancer. Methods Publicly available data from the TCGA database was utilized to explore the expression pattern and regulating role of glucagon (GCG) in colorectal cancer (COADREAD) including colon adenocarcinomas (COAD) and rectum adenocarcinomas (READ). Statistical analyses were performed using the R software packages and public web servers. The expression pattern and prognostic significance of GCG gene in pan-cancer and TCGA-COADREAD data were investigated by performing unpaired and paired sample analyses. The association of GCG expression with clinical characteristics was investigated using logistic regression analysis. Univariate cox regression analysis was performed to test the prognostic value of GCG expression for overall survival in COADREAD patients. GCG-significantly correlated genes were obtained. Biological functions and signaling pathways were identified by performing functional enrichment analysis and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA). Additionally, the potential involvement of GCG in tumor immunity was researched by investigating the correlation between GCG expression and 24 tumor infiltrating immune cells. Results GCG was found to be significantly downregulated in COADREAD tumor samples compared with healthy control samples. GCG gene was shown to be associated with the prognostic outcomes of COADREAD, whereby its upregulation predicted improved survival outcomes. Functional enrichment analysis showed that the top 100 positively and top 100 negatively GCG-correlated genes were mainly enriched in three signaling pathways including ribosome, nitrogen metabolism, and proximal tubule bicarbonate reclamation. The GSEA showed that GCG-significantly correlated genes were mainly enriched in cell cycle-related pathways (reactome cell cycle, reactome cell cycle mitotic, reactome cell cycle checkpoints, reactome M phase, Reactome G2 M DNA damage checkpoint, and Reactome G2 M checkpoints), neuropeptide ligand receptor interaction, RHO GTPases signaling, WNT signaling, RUNX1 signaling, NOTCH signaling, ESR signaling, HCMV infection, and oxidative stress-related signaling. GCG was positively correlated with Th17 cells, pDC, macrophages, TFH cells, iDC, Tem, B cells, dendritic cells, neutrophils, mast cells, and eosinophils and was negatively associated with NK cells. Conclusions GCG dysregulation with high prognostic value in COADREAD was noted. Several tumor progression-related pathways and tumor immune-modulatory cells were linked to GCG expression in COADREAD. Therefore, GCG may be regarded as a potential therapeutic target for treating colorectal cancer.
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Bartoszek A, Fichna J, Tarasiuk A, Binienda A, Fabisiak A, Krajewska JB, Mosińska P, Niewinna K, Salaga M. Free Fatty Acid Receptors as New Potential Targets in Colorectal Cancer. Curr Drug Targets 2021; 21:1397-1404. [PMID: 31721710 DOI: 10.2174/1389450120666191112141901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2019] [Revised: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide. In developed countries, its mortality remains high, yet the prevalence has established owing to effective screening programs; however due to the westernization of lifestyle, the incidences in many other countries have increased. Although the treatment of CRC has improved in the last few years, the side effects of these approaches cannot be neglected. Recently, members of the family of free fatty acid receptors (FFARs) have become attractive pharmacological targets in many diseases, including asthma; studies also point to their role in carcinogenesis. Here, we discuss current knowledge and future directions in FFAR research related to CRC. Contradictory results of FFARs modulation may derive from the pleiotropic effects of FFAR ligands, receptor distribution and different signal transduction. Hence, we indicate directions of further studies to fully use the potential of FFARs in CRC.
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- Adrian Bartoszek
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland,Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland
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Salaga M, Bartoszek A, Binienda A, Krajewska JB, Fabisiak A, Mosińska P, Dziedziczak K, Niewinna K, Talar M, Tarasiuk A, Kordek R, Fichna J. Activation of Free Fatty Acid Receptor 4 Affects Intestinal Inflammation and Improves Colon Permeability in Mice. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13082716. [PMID: 34444876 PMCID: PMC8399282 DOI: 10.3390/nu13082716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Diet is considered an important trigger in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), as feeding habits can affect intestinal permeability and clearance of bacterial antigens, consequently influencing the immune system. Free fatty acid receptors (FFARs), expressed on the intestinal epithelial cells, belong to the family of luminal-facing receptors that are responsive to nutrients. The objective of this study was to characterize the anti-inflammatory activity and the effect on intestinal barrier function of synthetic FFAR agonists in mouse models of colitis. Therapeutic activity of GW9508 (FFAR1 agonist), 4-CMTB (FFAR2 agonist), AR420626 (FFAR3 agonist), and GSK137647 (FFAR4 agonist) was investigated in two models of semi-chronic colitis: induced by trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid (TNBS), mimicking Crohn's disease, as well as induced by dextran sulfate sodium (DSS), which recapitulates ulcerative colitis in humans. Moreover, we assessed the influence of FFARs agonists on epithelial ion transport and measured the ion flow stimulated by forskolin and veratridine. Administration of FFAR4 agonist GSK137647 attenuated both TNBS-induced and DSS-induced colitis in mice, as indicated by macroscopic parameters and myeloperoxidase activity. The action of FFAR4 agonist GSK137647 was significantly blocked by pretreatment with selective FFAR4 antagonist AH7614. Moreover, FFAR1 and FFAR4 agonists reversed the increase in the colon permeability caused by inflammation. FFAR4 restored the tight junction genes expression in mouse colon. This is the first evaluation of the anti-inflammatory activity of selective FFAR agonists, showing that pharmacological intervention targeting FFAR4, which is a sensor of medium and long chain fatty acids, attenuates intestinal inflammation.
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- Maciej Salaga
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (M.S.); (A.B.); (A.B.); (J.B.K.); (A.F.); (P.M.); (K.D.); (K.N.); (M.T.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (M.S.); (A.B.); (A.B.); (J.B.K.); (A.F.); (P.M.); (K.D.); (K.N.); (M.T.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (M.S.); (A.B.); (A.B.); (J.B.K.); (A.F.); (P.M.); (K.D.); (K.N.); (M.T.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (M.S.); (A.B.); (A.B.); (J.B.K.); (A.F.); (P.M.); (K.D.); (K.N.); (M.T.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (M.S.); (A.B.); (A.B.); (J.B.K.); (A.F.); (P.M.); (K.D.); (K.N.); (M.T.); (A.T.)
- Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Medical University of Lodz, 92-215 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (M.S.); (A.B.); (A.B.); (J.B.K.); (A.F.); (P.M.); (K.D.); (K.N.); (M.T.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (M.S.); (A.B.); (A.B.); (J.B.K.); (A.F.); (P.M.); (K.D.); (K.N.); (M.T.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (M.S.); (A.B.); (A.B.); (J.B.K.); (A.F.); (P.M.); (K.D.); (K.N.); (M.T.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (M.S.); (A.B.); (A.B.); (J.B.K.); (A.F.); (P.M.); (K.D.); (K.N.); (M.T.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (M.S.); (A.B.); (A.B.); (J.B.K.); (A.F.); (P.M.); (K.D.); (K.N.); (M.T.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, 92-215 Lodz, Poland;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (M.S.); (A.B.); (A.B.); (J.B.K.); (A.F.); (P.M.); (K.D.); (K.N.); (M.T.); (A.T.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-42-272-57-07; Fax: +48-42-272-56-94
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Carullo G, Mazzotta S, Vega-Holm M, Iglesias-Guerra F, Vega-Pérez JM, Aiello F, Brizzi A. GPR120/FFAR4 Pharmacology: Focus on Agonists in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Drug Discovery. J Med Chem 2021; 64:4312-4332. [PMID: 33843223 PMCID: PMC8154576 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.0c01002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
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The G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs)
activated by free fatty
acids (FFAs) have emerged as new and exciting drug targets, due to
their plausible translation from pharmacology to medicines. This perspective
aims to report recent research about GPR120/FFAR4 and its involvement
in several diseases, including cancer, inflammatory conditions, and
central nervous system disorders. The focus is to highlight the importance
of GPR120 in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). GPR120 agonists, useful
in T2DM drug discovery, have been widely explored from a structure–activity
relationship point of view. Since the identification of the first
reported synthetic agonist TUG-891, the research has paved the way
for the development of TUG-based molecules as well as new and different
chemical entities. These molecules might represent the starting point
for the future discovery of GPR120 agonists as antidiabetic drugs.
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- Gabriele Carullo
- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy, DoE 2018-2022, University of Siena, Via Aldo Moro 2, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, Via Luigi Mangiagalli 25, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, Profesor García González 2, 41012 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, Profesor García González 2, 41012 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, Profesor García González 2, 41012 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, DoE 2018-2022, University of Calabria, Edificio Polifunzionale, 87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy, DoE 2018-2022, University of Siena, Via Aldo Moro 2, 53100 Siena, Italy
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Son SE, Kim NJ, Im DS. Development of Free Fatty Acid Receptor 4 (FFA4/GPR120) Agonists in Health Science. Biomol Ther (Seoul) 2021; 29:22-30. [PMID: 33372166 PMCID: PMC7771848 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2020.213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Till the 21st century, fatty acids were considered as merely building blocks for triglycerides, phospholipids, or cholesteryl esters. However, the discovery of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) for free fatty acids at the beginning of the 21st century challenged that idea and paved way for a new field of research, merged into the field of receptor pharmacology for intercellular lipid mediators. Among the GPCRs for free fatty acids, free fatty acid receptor 4 (FFA4, also known as GPR120) recognizes long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids such as DHA and EPA. It is significant in drug discovery because it regulates obesity-induced metaflammation and GLP-1 secretion. Our study reviews information on newly developed FFA4 agonists and their application in pathophysiologic studies and drug discovery. It also offers a potency comparison of the FFA4 agonists in an AP-TGF-α shedding assay.
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- So-Eun Son
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, and Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, and Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, and Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Carullo G, Mazzotta S, Koch A, Hartmann KM, Friedrich O, Gilbert DF, Vega-Holm M, Schneider-Stock R, Aiello F. New Oleoyl Hybrids of Natural Antioxidants: Synthesis and In Vitro Evaluation as Inducers of Apoptosis in Colorectal Cancer Cells. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9111077. [PMID: 33153029 PMCID: PMC7692320 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9111077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Nowadays, the beneficial role of a healthy lifestyle, particularly emphasizing the quality of foods and cancer management, is accepted worldwide. Polyphenols and oleic acid play a key role in this context, but are still scarcely used as anti-cancer agents due to their bio-accessibility limits. Therefore, we aimed to synthesize a set of new oleoyl-hybrids of quercetin, morin, pinocembrin, and catechin to overcome the low bioavailability of polyphenols, throughout a bio-catalytic approach using pancreatic porcine lipase as a catalyst. The in vitro assays, using a wide panel of human cancer cell lines showed, mainly for two novel regioisomer oleoyl-hybrids of quercetin, a remarkable increase in apoptotic cell populations. We suggested that the DNA damage shown as ɣH2AX signals might be the major cause of apoptotic cell death. Finally, we demonstrated convincing data about two novel polyphenol-based hybrids displaying a highly selective anti-cancer cytotoxicity and being superior compared to their reference/parental compounds.
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- Gabriele Carullo
- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, Department of Excellence 2018-2022, University of Siena, Via Aldo Moro 2, 53100 Siena, Italy;
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, Department of Excellence 2018-2022, University of Calabria, Edificio Polifunzionale, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, Department of Excellence 2018-2022, University of Calabria, Edificio Polifunzionale, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan Via Luigi Mangiagalli 25, 20133 Milano, Italy;
- Department of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, Profesor García González 2, 41071 Seville, Spain;
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- Institiute of Pathology, University Hospital, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg Universitätsstr. 22, 91054 Erlangen, Germany;
- Experimental Tumorpathology, University Hospital, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg Universitätsstr. 22, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biotechnology Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Paul-Gordan-Str. 3, 91052 Erlangen, Germany; (K.M.H.); (O.F.); (D.F.G.)
- Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies (SAOT), Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Paul-Gordan-Str. 6, 91052 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biotechnology Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Paul-Gordan-Str. 3, 91052 Erlangen, Germany; (K.M.H.); (O.F.); (D.F.G.)
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- Institute of Medical Biotechnology Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Paul-Gordan-Str. 3, 91052 Erlangen, Germany; (K.M.H.); (O.F.); (D.F.G.)
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- Department of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, Profesor García González 2, 41071 Seville, Spain;
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- Institiute of Pathology, University Hospital, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg Universitätsstr. 22, 91054 Erlangen, Germany;
- Experimental Tumorpathology, University Hospital, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg Universitätsstr. 22, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- Correspondence: (R.S.-S.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, Department of Excellence 2018-2022, University of Calabria, Edificio Polifunzionale, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy
- Correspondence: (R.S.-S.); (F.A.)
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Tsuchiya Y, Hayashi M, Nagamatsu K, Ono T, Kamakura M, Iwata T, Nakashima T. The key royal jelly component 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid protects against bone loss by inhibiting NF-κB signaling downstream of FFAR4. J Biol Chem 2020; 295:12224-12232. [PMID: 32647011 PMCID: PMC7443481 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.ra120.013821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The supplementation of royal jelly (RJ) is known to provide a variety of health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity effects. RJ treatment also reportedly protects against bone loss, but no single factor in RJ has yet been identified as an anti-osteoporosis agent. Here we fractionated RJ and identified 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10H2DA) as a key component involved in inhibiting osteoclastogenesis based on mass spectrometric analysis. We further demonstrated free fatty acid receptor 4 (FFAR4) as directly interacting with 10H2DA; binding of 10H2DA to FFAR4 on osteoclasts inhibited receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) ligand (RANKL)-induced activation of NF-κB signaling, thereby attenuating the induction of nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT) c1, a key transcription factor for osteoclastogenesis. Oral administration of 10H2DA attenuated bone resorption in ovariectomized mice. These results suggest a potential therapeutic approach of targeting osteoclast differentiation by the supplementation of RJ, and specifically 10H2DA, in cases of pathological bone loss such as occur in postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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- Yosuke Tsuchiya
- Department of Cell Signaling, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cell Signaling, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan; Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Precursory Research for Innovative Medical Care (PRIME), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cell Signaling, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan; Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Core Research for Evolutional Science and Technology (AMED-CREST), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering, Toyama Prefectural University, Toyama, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cell Signaling, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan; Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Core Research for Evolutional Science and Technology (AMED-CREST), Tokyo, Japan.
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Minami K, Ueda N, Ishimoto K, Tsujiuchi T. Regulation of cell survival through free fatty acid receptor 1 (FFA1) and FFA4 induced by endothelial cells in osteosarcoma cells. J Recept Signal Transduct Res 2020; 40:181-186. [PMID: 32026734 DOI: 10.1080/10799893.2020.1725047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Free fatty acid receptor 1 (FFA1) and FFA4 belong to a family of free fatty acid (FFA) receptors. FFA1- and FFA4-mediated signaling regulates a variety of malignant properties in cancer cells. It is known that stromal cells in the tumor microenvironment promote tumor progression. In the present study, to assess the roles of FFA1 and FFA4 in cellular functions modulated by endothelial cells, highly migratory MG63-CR7(F2) cells were generated from osteosarcoma MG-63 cells, using endothelial F2 cell supernatants. Expression levels of FFAR1 and FFAR4 genes in MG63-CR7(F2) cells were significantly higher than those of MG-63 cells. In cell survival assay, cells were treated with cisplatin (CDDP) every 24 h for 2 days. The cell survival rate of MG-63 cells was significantly elevated by an FFA1 agonist TUG-770 as well as an FFA4 agonist TUG-891. Moreover, the cell survival rate of MG63-CR7(F2) cells was higher than that of MG-63 cells in the presence of TUG-770 or TUG-891, correlating with FFAR1 and FFAR4 expression levels. To validate the effects of FFA1 and FFA4 on cell survival to CDDP, FFA1 and FFA4 knockdown cell were generated from MG-63 cells. The cell survival rate of MG-63 cells was markedly inhibited by FFA1 or FFA4 knockdown. These results suggest that FFA1 and FFA4 may play an important role in the modulation of cellular functions by endothelial cells in osteosarcoma cells.
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- Kanako Minami
- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Osaka, Japan
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Bartoszek A, Moo EV, Binienda A, Fabisiak A, Krajewska JB, Mosińska P, Niewinna K, Tarasiuk A, Martemyanov K, Salaga M, Fichna J. Free Fatty Acid Receptors as new potential therapeutic target in inflammatory bowel diseases. Pharmacol Res 2019; 152:104604. [PMID: 31846762 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2019.104604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2019] [Revised: 11/19/2019] [Accepted: 12/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Family of Free Fatty Acid Receptors (FFARs), specific G protein-coupled receptors comprises of four members: FFAR1-4, where each responds to different chain length of fatty acids (FAs). Over the years, FFARs have become attractive pharmacological targets in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases and asthma; recent studies also point to their role in inflammation. It is now well-established that activation of FFAR1 and FFAR4 by long and medium chain FAs may lead to reduction of inflammatory state; FFAR2 and FFAR3 are activated by short chain FAs, but only FFAR2 was shown to alleviate inflammation, mostly by neutrophil inhibition. All FFARs have thus been proposed as targets in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Here we discuss current knowledge and future directions in FFAR research related to IBD.
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- Adrian Bartoszek
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Neuroscience, The Scripps Research Institute, Jupiter, FL, USA; Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland; Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Neuroscience, The Scripps Research Institute, Jupiter, FL, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
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Ishimoto K, Minami K, Otagaki S, Tsujiuchi T. Rapid establishment of highly migratory cells from cancer cells for investigating cellular functions. J Recept Signal Transduct Res 2019; 39:194-198. [PMID: 31478788 DOI: 10.1080/10799893.2019.1638399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Cell migration is closely involved in cancer cell invasion into surrounding tissue and metastasis to the distant organs. It is crucial for understanding the molecular mechanisms that regulate cell migration in cancer cells. The aim of this study is to establish a rapid induction method of highly migratory cells from cancer cells. Osteosarcoma MG-63 and colon cancer DLD1 cells were seeded at 1 × 105 cells in 6-well plates. After 10 min, unattached cells were washed off three times with PBS. The cells which remained attached on the bottom of plates were cultured in DMEM containing 10% FBS. When the cells reached approximately 80% confluence, cells were harvested using trypsin/EDTA. The harvested cells were seeded in other 6-well plates and incubated for 10 min. The unattached cells were washed off and attached cells were further cultured. By repeating this procedure 11-12 times for 2 months, highly migratory MG63-A12 and DLD-A11 cells were obtained from MG-63 and DLD1 cells, respectively. In cell motility assay, the cell motile activities of MG63-A12 and DLD-A11 cells was 10.3 and 13.7 times higher than those of the parental cells, respectively. This procedure is useful to generate highly migratory cells for investigating cellular functions during tumor progression in cancer cells.
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- Kaichi Ishimoto
- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University , Osaka , Japan
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- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University , Osaka , Japan
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- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University , Osaka , Japan
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- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University , Osaka , Japan
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Xu F, Zhou H, Liu X, Zhang X, Wang Z, Hou T, Wang J, Qu L, Zhang P, Piao H, Liang X. Label-free cell phenotypic study of FFA4 and FFA1 and discovery of novel agonists of FFA4 from natural products. RSC Adv 2019; 9:15073-15083. [PMID: 35516320 PMCID: PMC9064241 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra02142f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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In this article, pharmacological studies of the free fatty acid receptor (FFA) 4 and FFA1 were conducted in transfected CHO cells (FFA4&FFA1) and HT29 cells with application of a label-free dynamic mass redistribution (DMR) assay. Commercially available compounds including α-linolenic acid (ALA), GW9508, TUG891, GSK137647A, TAK875, MEDICA16, AH7614 and GW1100, were used to validate the assay; real-time tracing of ligand-induced cell responses elucidated pharmacological properties of ligand–receptor interactions. A pool of 140 natural compounds was screened using the CHO-FFA4 cells. Three new FFA4 agonists with novel skeletons were discovered and they were dihydrotanshinone, emodin and acetylshikonin (EC50 values were 32.88, 38.18 and 10.17 μM, respectively). Ligand selectivity was compared between FFA4 and FFA1; dihydrotanshinone and emodin displayed FFA4 selectivity, while acetylshikonin shared FFA1 and FFA4 agonist activities with EC50 values comparable to the endogenous ligand ALA. The three novel FFA4 agonists provide a promising chemical starting point for identification and optimization of drugs used for treating metabolic and inflammatory diseases. Besides, this work will help to explain the mechanism of actions of natural products. Pharmacological studies of the FFA4 and FFA1 and discovery of three novel agonists was conducted using a label-free DMR assay.![]()
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Fukushima K, Otagaki S, Takahashi K, Minami K, Ishimoto K, Fukushima N, Honoki K, Tsujiuchi T. Promotion of cell-invasive activity through the induction of LPA receptor-1 in pancreatic cancer cells. J Recept Signal Transduct Res 2018; 38:367-371. [DOI: 10.1080/10799893.2018.1531889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Kaori Fukushima
- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Neurobiology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
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Fukushima K, Takahashi K, Kusaka M, Ishimoto K, Minami K, Otagaki S, Fukushima N, Honoki K, Tsujiuchi T. Induction of GPR40 positively regulates cell motile and growth activities in breast cancer MCF-7 cells. J Recept Signal Transduct Res 2018; 38:311-315. [DOI: 10.1080/10799893.2018.1494742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Kaori Fukushima
- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Neurobiology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Oncology, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
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