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Tigyi GJ, Johnson LR, Lee SC, Norman DD, Szabo E, Balogh A, Thompson K, Boler A, McCool WS. Lysophosphatidic acid type 2 receptor agonists in targeted drug development offer broad therapeutic potential. J Lipid Res 2019; 60:464-474. [PMID: 30692142 PMCID: PMC6399510 DOI: 10.1194/jlr.s091744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Revised: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
The growth factor-like lipid mediator, lysophosphatidic acid (LPA), is a potent signaling molecule that influences numerous physiologic and pathologic processes. Manipulation of LPA signaling is of growing pharmacotherapeutic interest, especially because LPA resembles compounds with drug-like features. The action of LPA is mediated through activation of multiple types of molecular targets, including six G protein-coupled receptors that are clear targets for drug development. However, the LPA signaling has been linked to pathological responses that include promotion of fibrosis, atherogenesis, tumorigenesis, and metastasis. Thus, a question arises: Can we harness, in an LPA-like drug, the many beneficial activities of this lipid without eliciting its dreadful actions? We developed octadecyl thiophosphate (OTP; subsequently licensed as Rx100), an LPA mimic with higher stability in vivo than LPA. This article highlights progress made toward developing analogs like OTP and exploring prosurvival and regenerative LPA signaling. We determined that LPA prevents cell death triggered by various cellular stresses, including genotoxic stressors, and rescues cells condemned to apoptosis. LPA2 agonists provide a new treatment option for secretory diarrhea and reduce gastric erosion caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The potential uses of LPA2 agonists like OTP and sulfamoyl benzoic acid-based radioprotectins must be further explored for therapeutic uses.
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- Gabor J Tigyi
- Department of Physiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, Memphis, TN 38163
- RxBio Inc. Memphis, TN 38163
- Research Division Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, TN 38104
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- Department of Physiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, Memphis, TN 38163
- RxBio Inc. Memphis, TN 38163
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- Department of Physiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, Memphis, TN 38163
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- Department of Physiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, Memphis, TN 38163
- Research Division Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, TN 38104
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- Department of Physiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, Memphis, TN 38163
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- Department of Physiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, Memphis, TN 38163
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Asher WB, Hoskins SN, Slasor LA, Morris DH, Cook EM, Bautista DL. Two model system of the alpha1A-adrenoceptor docked with selected ligands. J Chem Inf Model 2007; 47:1906-12. [PMID: 17715910 DOI: 10.1021/ci700026v] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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In this study, we have developed a two model system to mimic the active and inactive states of a G-protein coupled receptor specifically the alpha1A adrenergic receptor. We have docked two agonists, epinephrine (phenylamine type) and oxymetazoline (imidazoline type), as well as two antagonists, prazosin and 5-methylurapidil, into two alpha1A receptor models, active and inactive. The best docking complexes for both agonists had hydrophilic interactions with D106, while neither antagonist did. Prazosin and oxymetazoline had hydrophobic interactions with F308 and F312. We predict from our study that the active state is stabilized by the interaction of F193 with I114, L197, V278, F281, and V282. The active state is further stabilized by the interaction of F312 with L75, V79, and L80. We also predict that the inactive state of the receptor is stabilized by the interaction of F312 with W102, F288, and M292.
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- Wesley B Asher
- Chemistry Department, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, Kentucky 40475, USA
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Fujiwara Y, Osborne DA, Walker MD, Wang DA, Bautista DA, Liliom K, Van Brocklyn JR, Parrill AL, Tigyi G. Identification of the hydrophobic ligand binding pocket of the S1P1 receptor. J Biol Chem 2007; 282:2374-85. [PMID: 17114791 PMCID: PMC3446783 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m609648200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P), a naturally occurring sphingolipid mediator and also a second messenger with growth factor-like actions in almost every cell type, is an endogenous ligand of five G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) in the endothelial differentiation gene family. The lack of GPCR crystal structures sets serious limitations to rational drug design and in silico searches for subtype-selective ligands. Here we report on the experimental validation of a computational model of the ligand binding pocket of the S1P1 GPCR surrounding the aliphatic portion of S1P. The extensive mutagenesis-based validation confirmed 18 residues lining the hydrophobic ligand binding pocket, which, combined with the previously validated three head group-interacting residues, now complete the mapping of the S1P ligand recognition site. We identified six mutants (L3.43G/L3.44G, L3.43E/L3.44E, L5.52A, F5.48G, V6.40L, and F6.44G) that maintained wild type [32P]S1P binding with abolished ligand-dependent activation by S1P. These data suggest a role for these amino acids in the conformational transition of S1P1 to its activated state. Three aromatic mutations (F5.48Y, F6.44G, and W6.48A) result in differential activation, by S1P or SEW2871, indicating that structural differences between the two agonists can partially compensate for differences in the amino acid side chain. The now validated ligand binding pocket provided us with a pharmacophore model, which was used for in silico screening of the NCI, National Institutes of Health, Developmental Therapeutics chemical library, leading to the identification of two novel nonlipid agonists of S1P1.
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- Yuko Fujiwara
- Department of Physiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee 38163
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- Department of Physiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee 38163
- Department of Chemistry, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 38152
- Computational Research on Materials Institute, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 38152
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- Department of Physiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee 38163
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- Department of Physiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee 38163
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 38152
- Computational Research on Materials Institute, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 38152
- Department of Chemistry, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky 404075
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- Department of Physiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee 38163
- Institute of Enzymology, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee 38163
- Department of Chemistry, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 38152
- Computational Research on Materials Institute, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 38152
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 38152
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Godwin SA, Cox JR, Wright SN. Modeling of benzocaine analog interactions with the D4S6 segment of NaV4.1 voltage-gated sodium channels. Biophys Chem 2006; 113:1-7. [PMID: 15617805 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpc.2004.07.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2004] [Accepted: 07/08/2004] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Local anesthetics (LAs) are compounds that inhibit the propagation of action potentials in excitable tissues by blocking voltage-gated Na+ channels. Mutagenesis studies have demonstrated that several amino acid residues are important sites of LA interaction with the channel, but these studies provide little information regarding the molecular forces that govern drug-binding interactions, including the binding orientation of drugs. We used computational methods to construct a simple model of benzocaine analog binding with the D4S6 segment of rat skeletal muscle (NaV4.1) sodium channels. The model revealed that four hydrophobic residues form a binding cavity for neutral LAs, and docking studies indicated that increasing hydrophobicity among the benzocaine analogs allowed a better fit within the binding cavity. The similarities between our simple model and published experimental data suggested that modeling of LA interactions with sodium channels, along with experimental approaches, could further enhance our understanding of LA interactions with sodium channels.
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- Shea A Godwin
- Department of Biological Sciences, Murray State University, 334 Blackburn Science Building, Murray, KY 42071-3346, USA
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Bautista DL, Morris DH, Stein L, Asher W, Hammitt T. A two model receptor system of the alpha1D adrenergic receptor to describe interactions with epinephrine and BMY7378. J Chem Inf Model 2006; 46:334-44. [PMID: 16426068 DOI: 10.1021/ci050116k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In this study, we have developed a two receptor model system to describe the R and R states of G-protein coupled receptors, specifically the alpha(1D) adrenergic receptor. The two models interact with agonist (epinephrine) and antagonist (BMY7378) differently. The active model has increased interactions with epinephrine. The inactive model has increased interactions with BMY7378. We also explored the protonation state of the ligands. When the most basic amine was protonated, we found increased hydrogen bonding and increased aromatic interactions. Protonated epinephrine hydrogen bonds with Asp176 and has aromatic residues Trp172, Trp235, Trp361, and Phe388 within 3 Angstroms. Protonated BMY7378 hydrogen bonds with Trp172 and Lys236 and has aromatic residues Trp172, Trp254, Phe364, Phe384, and Phe388 within 3 Angstroms. We conclude that the two model system is required to represent the two states of the receptor and that protonation of the ligand is also critical.
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- Debra L Bautista
- Chemistry Department, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, 40475, USA.
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Jo E, Sanna MG, Gonzalez-Cabrera PJ, Thangada S, Tigyi G, Osborne DA, Hla T, Parrill AL, Rosen H. S1P1-selective in vivo-active agonists from high-throughput screening: off-the-shelf chemical probes of receptor interactions, signaling, and fate. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 12:703-15. [PMID: 15975516 DOI: 10.1016/j.chembiol.2005.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 209] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2004] [Revised: 03/16/2005] [Accepted: 04/26/2005] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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The essential role of the sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor S1P(1) in regulating lymphocyte trafficking was demonstrated with the S1P(1)-selective nanomolar agonist, SEW2871. Despite its lack of charged headgroup, the tetraaromatic compound SEW2871 binds and activates S1P(1) through a combination of hydrophobic and ion-dipole interactions. Both S1P and SEW2871 activated ERK, Akt, and Rac signaling pathways and induced S1P(1) internalization and recycling, unlike FTY720-phosphate, which induces receptor degradation. Agonism with receptor recycling is sufficient for alteration of lymphocyte trafficking by S1P and SEW2871. S1P(1) modeling and mutagenesis studies revealed that residues binding the S1P headgroup are required for kinase activation by both S1P and SEW2871. Therefore, SEW2871 recapitulates the action of S1P in all the signaling pathways examined and overlaps in interactions with key headgroup binding receptor residues, presumably replacing salt-bridge interactions with ion-dipole interactions.
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- Euijung Jo
- Department of Immunology, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, ICND 118, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Rosen H. Chemical approaches to the lysophospholipid receptors. Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat 2005; 77:179-84. [PMID: 16099402 DOI: 10.1016/j.prostaglandins.2004.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2004] [Accepted: 09/14/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Both ligand-based and GPCR privileged scaffold chemical tools have recently emerged to provide new insights into the function and physiology of the GPCR lysophospholipid receptors both in vitro and in vivo. Both rational, design-based approaches as well as hybrid approaches where high throughput screening has been coupled to an understanding of critical molecular interactions have been productive in advancing understanding of physiology and potential therapeutics in this field. It is now feasible to identify reasonably potent and selective small molecules that provide chemical proof-of-concept in vivo directly from high throughput screening. These developments, coupled with the availability of receptor knock-out mice, presage rapid progress in the field.
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- Hugh Rosen
- Department of Immunology, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.
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Rosen H, Goetzl EJ. Sphingosine 1-phosphate and its receptors: an autocrine and paracrine network. Nat Rev Immunol 2005; 5:560-70. [PMID: 15999095 DOI: 10.1038/nri1650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 565] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) is a biologically active lysophospholipid that transmits signals through a family of G-protein-coupled receptors to control cellular differentiation and survival, as well as the vital functions of several types of immune cell. In this Review article, we discuss recent results that indicate that S1P and its receptors are required for the emigration of thymocytes from the thymus, the trafficking of lymphocytes in secondary lymphoid organs and the migration of B cells into splenic follicles. In an autocrine manner, through interactions with different G-protein-coupled receptors, S1P also enhances optimal mast-cell migration and release of pro-inflammatory mediators in allergic reactions. S1P-S1P-receptor regulatory systems might therefore be novel targets for the therapy of diverse immunological diseases.
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- Hugh Rosen
- Department of Immunology, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Parrill AL, Sardar VM, Yuan H. Sphingosine 1-phosphate and lysophosphatidic acid receptors: agonist and antagonist binding and progress toward development of receptor-specific ligands. Semin Cell Dev Biol 2005; 15:467-76. [PMID: 15271292 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcdb.2004.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Sphingosine 1-phosphate and lysophosphatidic acid are two phospholipid growth factors whose importance in physiology and pathophysiology is becoming more and more apparent. Structure-activity relationships for agonism and antagonism at the thirteen known cell-surface and one intracellular receptor are described. Particular emphasis is placed on ligands having different selectivity than the parent molecules. Structural insights regarding agonist and antagonist recognition by the receptors from both computational modeling studies and crystallography are also discussed.
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- Abby L Parrill
- Department of Chemistry and Computational Research on Materials Institute, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152, USA.
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- Gabor Tigyi
- Department of Physiology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.
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Sardar VM, Bautista DL, Fischer DJ, Yokoyama K, Nusser N, Virag T, Wang DA, Baker DL, Tigyi G, Parrill AL. Molecular basis for lysophosphatidic acid receptor antagonist selectivity. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA 2002; 1582:309-17. [PMID: 12069842 DOI: 10.1016/s1388-1981(02)00185-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Recent characterization of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) receptors has made possible studies elucidating the structure-activity relationships (SAR) for agonist activity at individual receptors. Additionally, the availability of these receptors has allowed the identification of antagonists of LPA-induced effects. Two receptor-subtype selective LPA receptor antagonists, one selective for the LPA1/EDG2 receptor (a benzyl-4-oxybenzyl N-acyl ethanolamide phosphate, NAEPA, derivative) and the other selective for the LPA3/EDG7 receptor (diacylglycerol pyrophosphate, DGPP, 8:0), have recently been reported. The receptor SAR for both agonists and antagonists are reviewed, and the molecular basis for the difference between agonism and antagonism as well as for receptor-subtype antagonist selectivity identified by molecular modeling is described. The implications of the newly available receptor-subtype selective antagonists are also discussed.
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- Vineet M Sardar
- Department of Chemistry and Computational Research on Materials Institute, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152-6060, USA
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Parrill AL, Wang D, Bautista DL, Van Brocklyn JR, Lorincz Z, Fischer DJ, Baker DL, Liliom K, Spiegel S, Tigyi G. Identification of Edg1 receptor residues that recognize sphingosine 1-phosphate. J Biol Chem 2000; 275:39379-84. [PMID: 10982820 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m007680200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Originating from its DNA sequence, a computational model of the Edg1 receptor has been developed that predicts critical interactions with its ligand, sphingosine 1-phosphate. The basic amino acids Arg(120) and Arg(292) ion pair with the phosphate, whereas the acidic Glu(121) residue ion pairs with the ammonium moiety of sphingosine 1-phosphate. The requirement of these interactions for specific ligand recognition has been confirmed through examination of site-directed mutants by radioligand binding, ligand-induced [(35)S]GTPgammaS binding, and receptor internalization assays. These ion-pairing interactions explain the ligand specificity of the Edg1 receptor and provide insight into ligand specificity differences within the Edg receptor family. This computational map of the ligand binding pocket provides information necessary for understanding the molecular pharmacology of this receptor, thus underlining the potential of the computational method in predicting ligand-receptor interactions.
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- A L Parrill
- Department of Chemistry and Computational Research on Materials Institute, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 38152-6060, USA
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