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Ma H, Qu J, Liao Y, Liu L, Yan M, Wei Y, Xu W, Luo J, Dai Y, Pang Z, Qu Q. Equilibrative nucleotide transporter ENT3 (SLC29A3): A unique transporter for inherited disorders and cancers. Exp Cell Res 2024; 434:113892. [PMID: 38104646 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2023.113892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
Abstract
As a crucial gene associated with diseases, the SLC29A3 gene encodes the equilibrative nucleoside transporter 3 (ENT3). ENT3 plays an essential regulatory role in transporting intracellular hydrophilic nucleosides, nucleotides, hydrophilic anticancer and antiviral nucleoside drugs, energy metabolism, subcellular localization, protein stability, and signal transduction. The mutation and inactivation of SLC29A3 are intimately linked to the occurrence, development, and prognosis of various human tumors. Moreover, many hereditary human diseases, such as H syndrome, pigmentary hypertrichosis and non-autoimmune insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (PHID) syndrome, Faisalabad histiocytosis (FHC), are related to SLC29A3 mutations. This review explores the mechanisms of SLC29A3 mutations and expression alterations in inherited disorders and cancers. Additionally, we compile studies on the inhibition of ENT3, which may serve as an effective strategy to potentiate the anticancer activity of chemotherapy. Thus, the synopsis of genetics, permeant function and drug therapy of ENT3 provides a new theoretical and empirical foundation for the diagnosis, prognosis of evaluation and treatment of various related diseases.
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- Hongying Ma
- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China; Institute for Rational and Safe Medication Practices, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China; Hunan Key Laboratory of the Research and Development of Novel Pharmaceutical Preparations, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, 410219, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China; Hunan Key Laboratory of the Research and Development of Novel Pharmaceutical Preparations, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, 410219, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China; Institute for Rational and Safe Medication Practices, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China; Institute for Rational and Safe Medication Practices, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China; Institute for Rational and Safe Medication Practices, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China; Hunan Key Laboratory of the Research and Development of Novel Pharmaceutical Preparations, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, 410219, People's Republic of China.
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Zhu Z, Xiong Z, Zou W, Shi Z, Li S, Zhang X, Liu S, Liu Y, Luo X, Ren J, Zhu Z, Dong P. Anti-oomycete ability of scopolamine against Phytophthora infestans, a terrible pathogen of potato late blight. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2023; 103:6416-6428. [PMID: 37209269 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Phytophthora infestans causes late blight, threatening potato production. The tropane alkaloid scopolamine from some industrial plants (Datura, Atropa, etc.) has a broad-spectrum bacteriostatic effect, but its effect on P. infestans is unknown. RESULTS In the present study, scopolamine inhibited the mycelial growth of phytopathogenic oomycete P. infestans, and the half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50 ) was 4.25 g L-1 . The sporangia germination rates were 61.43%, 16.16%, and 3.99% at concentrations of zero (control), 0.5 IC50 , and IC50 , respectively. The sporangia viability of P. infestans was significantly reduced after scopolamine treatment through propidium iodide and fluorescein diacetate staining, speculating that scopolamine destroyed cell membrane integrity. The detached potato tuber experiment demonstrated that scopolamine lessened the pathogenicity of P. infestans in potato tubers. Under stress conditions, scopolamine showed good inhibition of P. infestans, indicating that scopolamine could be used in multiple adverse conditions. The combination effect of scopolamine and the chemical pesticide Infinito on P. infestans was more effective than the use of scopolamine or Infinito alone. Moreover, transcriptome analysis suggested that scopolamine leaded to a downregulation of most P. infestans genes, functioning in cell growth, cell metabolism, and pathogenicity. CONCLUSION To our knowledge, this is the first study to detect scopolamine inhibitory activity against P. infestans. Also, our findings highlight the potential of scopolamine as an eco-friendly option for controlling late blight in the future. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Zhiming Zhu
- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
- Hongshen Honors School, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
- Hongshen Honors School, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
- Hongshen Honors School, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
- Hongshen Honors School, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
- Hongshen Honors School, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
- Hongshen Honors School, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Breeding for Tuber and Root Crops, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Breeding for Tuber and Root Crops, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Breeding for Tuber and Root Crops, Chongqing, China
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Deveci G, Kamil M, Kina U, Temel BA, Aly ASI. Genetic disruption of nucleoside transporter 4 reveals its critical roles in malaria parasite sporozoite functions. Pathog Glob Health 2023; 117:284-292. [PMID: 36003062 PMCID: PMC10081079 DOI: 10.1080/20477724.2022.2112880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022] Open
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All protozoan parasites are lacking the pathway to synthesize purines de novo and therefore they depend on their host cells to provide purines. A number of highly conserved nucleoside transporter (NT) proteins are encoded in malaria parasite genomes, of which NT1 is characterized in Plasmodium falciparum and P. yoelii as a plasma membrane protein that is responsible for salvage of purines from the host, and NT2 is an endoplasmic membrane NT protein. Whereas NT3 is only present in primate malaria parasites, little is known about NT4, which is conserved in all malaria parasite species. Herein, we targeted NT4 gene for deletion in P. berghei. NT4 knockout parasites developed normally as blood stages, ookinetes and formed oocysts with sporozoites compared with wild-type (WT) P. berghei ANKA parasites. However, nt4(-) sporozoites showed significantly decreased egress from oocysts to hemolymph, significant reduction of colonization of the salivary glands, and complete abolishment of infection of the mammalian host by salivary gland and hemolymph sporozoites. Therefore, we identify NT4 as a NT that is important, not for replication and growth, but for sporozoite infectivity functions.
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- Gozde Deveci
- Aly Lab, Beykoz Institute of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Aly Lab, Beykoz Institute of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Aly Lab, Beykoz Institute of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Aly Lab, Beykoz Institute of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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LaCourse KD, Zepeda-Rivera M, Kempchinsky AG, Baryiames A, Minot SS, Johnston CD, Bullman S. The cancer chemotherapeutic 5-fluorouracil is a potent Fusobacterium nucleatum inhibitor and its activity is modified by intratumoral microbiota. Cell Rep 2022; 41:111625. [PMID: 36384132 PMCID: PMC10790632 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn) is a dominant bacterial species in colorectal cancer (CRC) tissue that is associated with cancer progression and poorer patient prognosis. Following a small-molecule inhibitor screen of 1,846 bioactive compounds against a Fn CRC isolate, we find that 15% of inhibitors are antineoplastic agents including fluoropyrimidines. Validation of these findings reveals that 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), a first-line CRC chemotherapeutic, is a potent inhibitor of Fn CRC isolates. We also identify members of the intratumoral microbiota, including Escherichia coli, that are resistant to 5-FU. Further, CRC E. coli isolates can modify 5-FU and relieve 5-FU toxicity toward otherwise-sensitive Fn and human CRC epithelial cells. Lastly, we demonstrate that ex vivo patient CRC tumor microbiota undergo community disruption after 5-FU exposure and have the potential to deplete 5-FU levels, reducing local drug efficacy. Together, these observations argue for further investigation into the role of the CRC intratumoral microbiota in patient response to chemotherapy.
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- Kaitlyn D LaCourse
- Human Biology Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, 1100 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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- Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, 1100 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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- Human Biology Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, 1100 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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- Human Biology Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, 1100 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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- Data Core, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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- Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, 1100 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA.
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- Human Biology Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, 1100 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA.
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Shi SL, Fukuda H, Chujo T, Kouwaki T, Oshiumi H, Tomizawa K, Wei FY. Export of RNA-derived modified nucleosides by equilibrative nucleoside transporters defines the magnitude of autophagy response and Zika virus replication. RNA Biol 2021; 18:478-495. [PMID: 34382915 PMCID: PMC8677048 DOI: 10.1080/15476286.2021.1960689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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RNA contains a wide variety of posttranscriptional modifications covalently attached to its base or sugar group. These modified nucleosides are liberated from RNA molecules as the consequence of RNA catabolism and released into extracellular space, but the molecular mechanism of extracellular transport and its pathophysiological implications have been unclear. In the present study, we discovered that RNA-derived modified nucleosides are exported to extracellular space through equilibrative nucleoside transporters 1 and 2 (ENT1 and ENT2), with ENT1 showing higher preference for modified nucleosides than ENT2. Pharmacological inhibition or genetic deletion of ENT1 and ENT2 significantly attenuated export of modified nucleosides thereby resulting in their accumulation in cytosol. Using mutagenesis strategy, we identified an amino acid residue in ENT1 that is involved in the discrimination of unmodified and modified nucleosides. In ENTs-deficient cells, the elevated levels of intracellular modified nucleosides were closely associated with an induction of autophagy response as evidenced by increased LC3-II level. Importantly, we performed a screening of modified nucleosides capable of inducing autophagy and found that 1-methylguanosine (m1G) was sufficient to induce LC3-II levels. Pathophysiologically, defective export of modified nucleosides drastically induced Zika virus replication in an autophagy-dependent manner. In addition, we also found that pharmacological inhibition of ENTs by dilazep significantly induced Zika virus replication. Collectively, our findings highlight RNA-derived modified nucleosides as important signaling modulators that activate autophagy response and indicate that defective export of these modified nucleoside can have profound consequences for pathophysiology.
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- Sheng-Lan Shi
- Department of Molecular Physiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Physiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Physiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Physiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Physiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
- Department of Modomics Biology and Medicine, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University, Miyagi, Japan
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Nucleosides play central roles in all facets of life, from metabolism to cellular signaling. Because of their physiochemical properties, nucleosides are lipid bilayer impermeable and thus rely on dedicated transport systems to cross biological membranes. In humans, two unrelated protein families mediate nucleoside membrane transport: the concentrative and equilibrative nucleoside transporter families. The objective of this review is to provide a broad outlook on the current status of nucleoside transport research. We will discuss the role played by nucleoside transporters in human health and disease, with emphasis placed on recent structural advancements that have revealed detailed molecular principles of these important cellular transport systems and exploitable pharmacological features.
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- Nicholas J. Wright
- Department of Biochemistry, Duke University Medical Center, 303 Research Drive, Durham, North Carolina, 27710, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Duke University Medical Center, 303 Research Drive, Durham, North Carolina, 27710, USA
- Correspondence and requests for materials should be addressed to: S.-Y. Lee., , tel: 919-684-1005, fax: 919-684-8885
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Sweet DH. Organic Cation Transporter Expression and Function in the CNS. Handb Exp Pharmacol 2021; 266:41-80. [PMID: 33963461 DOI: 10.1007/164_2021_463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The blood-brain barrier (BBB) and blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier (BCSFB) represent major control checkpoints protecting the CNS, by exerting selective control over the movement of organic cations and anions into and out of the CNS compartment. In addition, multiple CNS cell types, e.g., astrocytes, ependymal cells, microglia, contribute to processes that maintain the status quo of the CNS milieu. To fulfill their roles, these barriers and cell types express a multitude of transporter proteins from dozens of different transporter families. Fundamental advances over the past few decades in our knowledge of transporter substrates, expression profiles, and consequences of loss of function are beginning to change basic theories regarding the contribution of various cell types and clearance networks to coordinated neuronal signaling, complex organismal behaviors, and overall CNS homeostasis. In particular, transporters belonging to the Solute Carrier (SLC) superfamily are emerging as major contributors, including the SLC22 organic cation/anion/zwitterion family of transporters (includes OCT1-3 and OCTN1-3), the SLC29 facilitative nucleoside family of transporters (includes PMAT), and the SLC47 multidrug and toxin extrusion family of transporters (includes MATE1-2). These transporters are known to interact with neurotransmitters, antidepressant and anxiolytic agents, and drugs of abuse. Clarifying their contributions to the underlying mechanisms regulating CNS permeation and clearance, as well as the health status of astrocyte, microglial and neuronal cell populations, will drive new levels of understanding as to maintenance of the CNS milieu and approaches to new therapeutics and therapeutic strategies in the treatment of CNS disorders. This chapter highlights organic cation transporters belonging to the SLC superfamily known to be expressed in the CNS, providing an overview of their identification, mechanism of action, CNS expression profile, interaction with neurotransmitters and antidepressant/antipsychotic drugs, and results from behavioral studies conducted in loss of function models (knockout/knockdown).
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- Douglas H Sweet
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
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Improvement of the dP-nucleoside-mediated herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase negative-selection system by manipulating dP metabolism genes. J Biosci Bioeng 2020; 130:121-127. [PMID: 32229092 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiosc.2020.03.002] [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: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A variety of positive/negative selection systems have been exploited as genome engineering tools and screening platforms for genetic switches. While numerous positive-selection systems are available, only a handful of negative-selection systems are useful for such applications. We previously reported a powerful negative-selection system using herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase (HsvTK) and the mutagenic nucleoside analog 6-(β-d-2-deoxyribofuranosyl)-3,4-dihydro-8H-pyrimido [4,5-c][1,2] oxazin-7-one (dP). Upon addition of 1000 nM dP, cells expressing HsvTK quickly die, with unprecedented efficacy. However, this selection procedure elevates the spontaneous mutation rate of the host cells by 10-fold due to the mutagenic nature of dP. To decrease the operative concentration of dP required for negative selection, we systematically created the strains of Escherichia coli either by removing or overexpressing genes involved in DNA/RNA metabolism. We found that over-expression of NupC and NupG (nucleoside uptake-related inner membrane transporters), Tsx (outer membrane transporter), NdK (nucleotide kinase) sensitized E. coli cells to dP. Simultaneous overexpression of these three genes (ndk-nupC-tsx) significantly improved the dP-sensitivity of E. coli, lowering the necessary operative concentration of dP for negative selection by 10-fold. This enabled robust and selective elimination of strains harboring chromosomally-encoded hsvtk simply by adding as low as 100 nM dP, which causes only a modest increase in the spontaneous mutation frequency as compared to the cells without hsvtk.
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Rehan S, Shahid S, Salminen TA, Jaakola VP, Paavilainen VO. Current Progress on Equilibrative Nucleoside Transporter Function and Inhibitor Design. SLAS DISCOVERY 2019; 24:953-968. [PMID: 31503511 DOI: 10.1177/2472555219870123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Physiological nucleosides are used for the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and ATP in the cell and serve as universal mammalian signaling molecules that regulate physiological processes such as vasodilation and platelet aggregation by engaging with cell surface receptors. The same pathways that allow uptake of physiological nucleosides mediate the cellular import of synthetic nucleoside analogs used against cancer, HIV, and other viral diseases. Physiological nucleosides and nucleoside drugs are imported by two families of nucleoside transporters: the SLC28 concentrative nucleoside transporters (CNTs) and SLC29 equilibrative nucleoside transporters (ENTs). The four human ENT paralogs are expressed in distinct tissues, localize to different subcellular sites, and transport a variety of different molecules. Here we provide an overview of the known structure-function relationships of the ENT family with a focus on ligand binding and transport in the context of a new hENT1 homology model. We provide a generic residue numbering system for the different ENTs to facilitate the interpretation of mutational data produced using different ENT homologs. The discovery of paralog-selective small-molecule modulators is highly relevant for the design of new therapies and for uncovering the functions of poorly characterized ENT family members. Here, we discuss recent developments in the discovery of new paralog-selective small-molecule ENT inhibitors, including new natural product-inspired compounds. Recent progress in the ability to heterologously produce functional ENTs will allow us to gain insight into the structure and functions of different ENT family members as well as the rational discovery of highly selective inhibitors.
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- Shahid Rehan
- Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Structural Bioinformatics Laboratory, Biochemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland
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- Chemical Biology & Therapeutics, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Novartis Pharma AG, Basel, Switzerland
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- Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Wang R, Liu H, Liu Z, Zou J, Meng J, Wang J. Genome-wide analysis of alternative splicing divergences between Brassica hexaploid and its parents. PLANTA 2019; 250:603-628. [PMID: 31139927 DOI: 10.1007/s00425-019-03198-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/24/2019] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Compared with its parents, Brassica hexaploid underwent significant AS changes, which may provide diversified gene expression regulation patterns and could enhance its adaptability during evolution Polyploidization is considered a significant evolution force that promotes species formation. Alternative splicing (AS) plays a crucial role in multiple biological processes during plant growth and development. To explore the effects of allopolyploidization on the AS patterns of genes, a genome-wide AS analysis was performed by RNA-seq in Brassica hexaploid and its parents. In total, we found 7913 (27540 AS events), 14447 (70179 AS events), and 13205 (60804 AS events) AS genes in Brassica rapa, Brassica carinata, and Brassica hexaploid, respectively. A total of 920 new AS genes were discovered in Brassica hexaploid. There were 56 differently spliced genes between Brassica hexaploid and its parents. In addition, most of the alternative 5' splice sites were located 4 bp upstream of the dominant 5' splice sites, and most of the alternative 3' splice sites were located 3 bp downstream of the dominant 3' splice sites in Brassica hexapliod, which was similar to B. carinata. Furthermore, we cloned and sequenced all amplicons from the RT-PCR products of GRP7/8, namely, Bol045859, Bol016025 and Bol02880. The three genes were found to produce AS transcripts in a new way. The AS patterns of genes were diverse between Brassica hexaploid and its parents, including the loss and gain of AS events. Allopolyploidization changed alternative splicing sites of pre-mRNAs in Brassica hexaploid, which brought about alterations in the sequences of transcripts. Our study provided novel insights into the AS patterns of genes in allopolyploid plants, which may provide a reference for the study of polyploidy adaptability.
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- Ruihua Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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Riachi M, Bas F, Darendeliler F, Hussain K. A novel 3' untranslated region mutation in the SLC29A3 gene associated with pigmentary hypertrichosis and non-autoimmune insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus syndrome. Pediatr Diabetes 2019; 20:474-481. [PMID: 30821020 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2018] [Revised: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 02/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pigmentary hypertrichosis and non-autoimmune insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (PHID) is one of the rare H syndrome diseases mainly characterized by hyperpigmentation, hypertrichosis, sensorineural hearing loss, cardiac complications, developmental delay, and diabetes mellitus (DM). Mutations in the coding regions of the SLC29A3 gene that encodes for an equilibrative nucleoside transporter (ENT3) have been reported to cause the phenotypic spectrum of the H syndrome. Disease-causing mutations in the untranslated regions (UTRs) of the SLC29A3 gene have not been previously described in the literature. The aim of the study is to describe and assess the pathogenicity of a novel 3'UTR mutation in the SLC29A3 gene associated with the PHID phenotype in two Turkish patients. METHODS The mutation was identified by a targeted gene approach. To understand the pathogenicity of this 3'UTR mutation, RNA and protein expression studies were performed by using the quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction method and western blotting, respectively, using fibroblasts cultured from the patients' skin biopsies. RESULTS SLC29A3 and ENT3 expression levels were both decreased in the patients compared to controls matched for passage numbers, RNA, and protein extraction methods. CONCLUSIONS A novel 3'UTR mutation in the SLC29A3 gene is associated with the PHID syndrome, highlighting a potentially new pathological mechanism for this disease. The involvement of the 3'UTR has not been previously established in any of the H syndrome disease cluster or in any complex syndrome of DM.
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- Melissa Riachi
- Genetics and Genomic Medicine, UCL GOS Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology Unit, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology Unit, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Genetics and Genomic Medicine, UCL GOS Institute of Child Health, London, UK.,Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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Xue Y, Ma C, Hanna I, Pan G. Intestinal Transporter-Associated Drug Absorption and Toxicity. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2019; 1141:361-405. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-7647-4_8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Pastor-Anglada M, Pérez-Torras S. Emerging Roles of Nucleoside Transporters. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:606. [PMID: 29928232 PMCID: PMC5997781 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Since human Nucleoside Transporters (hNTs) were identified by their activity as transport systems, extensive work has been done to fully characterize them at the molecular and physiological level. Many efforts have been addressed to the identification of their selectivity for natural substrates and nucleoside analogs used to treat several diseases. hNTs belong to two different gene families, SLC28 and SLC29, encoding human Concentrative Nucleoside Transporters (hCNTs) and human Equilibrative Nucleoside Transporters (hENTs), respectively. hCNTs and hENTs are integral membrane proteins, albeit structurally unrelated. Both families share common features as substrate selectivity and often tissue localization. This apparent biological redundancy may anticipate some different roles for hCNTs and hENTs in cell physiology. Thus, hENTs may have a major role in maintaining nucleoside homeostasis, whereas hCNTs could contribute to nucleoside sensing and signal transduction. In this sense, the ascription of hCNT1 to a transceptor reinforces this hypothesis. Moreover, some evidences could suggest a putative role of hCNT2 and hCNT3 as transceptors. The interacting proteins identified for hCNT2 suggest a link to energy metabolism. Moreover, the ability of hCNT2 and hCNT3 to transport adenosine links both proteins to purinergic signaling. On the other hand, the broad selectivity transporters hENTs have a crucial role in salvage pathways and purinergic signaling by means of nucleoside pools regulation. In particular, the two new hENT2 isoforms recently described together with hENT2 seem to be key elements controlling nucleoside and nucleotide pools for DNA synthesis. This review focuses on all these NTs functions beyond their mere translocation ability.
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- Marçal Pastor-Anglada
- Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology Section, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biomedicine, Institute of Biomedicine (IBUB), University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology Section, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biomedicine, Institute of Biomedicine (IBUB), University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Feldman AW, Fischer EC, Ledbetter MP, Liao JY, Chaput JC, Romesberg FE. A Tool for the Import of Natural and Unnatural Nucleoside Triphosphates into Bacteria. J Am Chem Soc 2018; 140:1447-1454. [PMID: 29338214 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.7b11404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Nucleoside triphosphates play a central role in biology, but efforts to study these roles have proven difficult because the levels of triphosphates are tightly regulated in a cell and because individual triphosphates can be difficult to label or modify. In addition, many synthetic biology efforts are focused on the development of unnatural nucleoside triphosphates that perform specific functions in the cellular environment. In general, both of these efforts would be facilitated by a general means to directly introduce desired triphosphates into cells. Previously, we demonstrated that recombinant expression of a nucleoside triphosphate transporter from Phaeodactylum tricornutum (PtNTT2) in Escherichia coli functions to import triphosphates that are added to the media. Here, to explore the generality and utility of this approach, we report a structure-activity relationship study of PtNTT2. Using a conventional competitive uptake inhibition assay, we characterize the effects of nucleobase, sugar, and triphosphate modification, and then develop an LC-MS/MS assay to directly measure the effects of the modifications on import. Lastly, we use the transporter to import radiolabeled or 2'-fluoro-modified triphosphates and quantify their incorporation into DNA and RNA. The results demonstrate the general utility of the PtNTT2-mediated import of natural or modified nucleoside triphosphates for different molecular or synthetic biology applications.
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- Aaron W Feldman
- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute , 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute , 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute , 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California , Irvine, California 92697, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California , Irvine, California 92697, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute , 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037, United States
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Wang J. The plasma membrane monoamine transporter (PMAT): Structure, function, and role in organic cation disposition. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2016; 100:489-499. [PMID: 27506881 DOI: 10.1002/cpt.442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2016] [Accepted: 07/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Plasma membrane monoamine transporter (PMAT) is a new polyspecific organic cation transporter that transports a variety of biogenic amines and xenobiotic cations. Highly expressed in the brain, PMAT represents a major uptake2 transporter for monoamine neurotransmitters. At the blood-cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) barrier, PMAT is the principal organic cation transporter for removing neurotoxins and drugs from the CSF. Here I summarize our latest understanding of PMAT and its roles in monoamine uptake and xenobiotic disposition.
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- J Wang
- Department of Pharmaceutics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
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Aoki JI, Coelho AC, Muxel SM, Zampieri RA, Sanchez EMR, Nerland AH, Floeter-Winter LM, Cotrim PC. Characterization of a Novel Endoplasmic Reticulum Protein Involved in Tubercidin Resistance in Leishmania major. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2016; 10:e0004972. [PMID: 27606425 PMCID: PMC5015992 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0004972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2016] [Accepted: 08/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Tubercidin (TUB) is a toxic adenosine analog with potential antiparasitic activity against Leishmania, with mechanism of action and resistance that are not completely understood. For understanding the mechanisms of action and identifying the potential metabolic pathways affected by this drug, we employed in this study an overexpression/selection approach using TUB for the identification of potential targets, as well as, drug resistance genes in L. major. Although, TUB is toxic to the mammalian host, these findings can provide evidences for a rational drug design based on purine pathway against leishmaniasis. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS After transfection of a cosmid genomic library into L. major Friedlin (LmjF) parasites and application of the overexpression/selection method, we identified two cosmids (cosTUB1 and cosTU2) containing two different loci capable of conferring significant levels of TUB resistance. In the cosTUB1 contained a gene encoding NUPM1-like protein, which has been previously described as associated with TUB resistance in L. amazonensis. In the cosTUB2 we identified and characterized a gene encoding a 63 kDa protein that we denoted as tubercidin-resistance protein (TRP). Functional analysis revealed that the transfectants were less susceptible to TUB than LmjF parasites or those transfected with the control vector. In addition, the trp mRNA and protein levels in cosTUB2 transfectants were higher than LmjF. TRP immunolocalization revealed that it was co-localized to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), a cellular compartment with many functions. In silico predictions indicated that TRP contains only a hypothetical transmembrane domain. Thus, it is likely that TRP is a lumen protein involved in multidrug efflux transport that may be involved in the purine metabolic pathway. CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE This study demonstrated for the first time that TRP is associated with TUB resistance in Leishmania. The next challenge is to determine how TRP mediates TUB resistance and whether purine metabolism is affected by this protein in the parasite. Finally, these findings may be helpful for the development of alternative anti-leishmanial drugs that target purine pathway.
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- Juliana Ide Aoki
- Departamento de Fisiologia, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Parasitologia, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Departamento de Biologia Animal, Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Departamento de Fisiologia, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Fisiologia, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto de Medicina Tropical, Departamento de Moléstias Infecciosas e Parasitárias, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Proctor WR, Ming X, Bourdet D, Han T(K, Everett RS, Thakker DR. Why Does the Intestine Lack Basolateral Efflux Transporters for Cationic Compounds? A Provocative Hypothesis. J Pharm Sci 2016; 105:484-496. [DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2015.11.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2015] [Revised: 11/18/2015] [Accepted: 11/20/2015] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Aseervatham J, Tran L, Machaca K, Boudker O. The Role of Flexible Loops in Folding, Trafficking and Activity of Equilibrative Nucleoside Transporters. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0136779. [PMID: 26406980 PMCID: PMC4583308 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0136779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2015] [Accepted: 08/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Equilibrative nucleoside transporters (ENTs) are integral membrane proteins, which reside in plasma membranes of all eukaryotic cells and mediate thermodynamically downhill transport of nucleosides. This process is essential for nucleoside recycling, and also plays a key role in terminating adenosine-mediated cellular signaling. Furthermore, ENTs mediate the uptake of many drugs, including anticancer and antiviral nucleoside analogues. The structure and mechanism, by which ENTs catalyze trans-membrane transport of their substrates, remain unknown. To identify the core of the transporter needed for stability, activity, and for its correct trafficking to the plasma membrane, we have expressed human ENT deletion mutants in Xenopus laevis oocytes and determined their localization, transport properties and susceptibility to inhibition. We found that the carboxyl terminal trans-membrane segments are essential for correct protein folding and trafficking. In contrast, the soluble extracellular and intracellular loops appear to be dispensable, and must be involved in the fine-tuning of transport regulation.
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- Jaya Aseervatham
- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Qatar foundation, Education City, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, United States of America
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Qatar foundation, Education City, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, United States of America
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ABSTRACT
Many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria can become naturally competent to take up extracellular DNA from the environment via a dedicated uptake apparatus. The genetic material that is acquired can (i) be used for nutrients, (ii) aid in genome repair, and (iii) promote horizontal gene transfer when incorporated onto the genome by homologous recombination, the process of “transformation.” Recent studies have identified multiple environmental cues sufficient to induce natural transformation in
Vibrio cholerae
and several other
Vibrio
species. In
V. cholerae
, nutrient limitation activates the cAMP receptor protein regulator, quorum-sensing signals promote synthesis of HapR-controlled QstR, chitin stimulates production of TfoX, and low extracellular nucleosides allow CytR to serve as an additional positive regulator. The network of signaling systems that trigger expression of each of these required regulators is well described, but the mechanisms by which each in turn controls competence apparatus genes is poorly understood. Recent work has defined a minimal set of genes that encode apparatus components and begun to characterize the architecture of the machinery by fluorescence microscopy. While studies with a small set of
V. cholerae
reference isolates have identified regulatory and competence genes required for DNA uptake, future studies may identify additional genes and regulatory connections, as well as revealing how common natural competence is among diverse
V. cholerae
isolates and other
Vibrio
species.
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Li F, Liang J, Wang W, Zhou X, Deng Z, Wang Z. Two nucleoside receptors from Streptomyces coelicolor: expression of the genes and characterization of the recombinant proteins. Protein Expr Purif 2015; 109:40-6. [PMID: 25680770 DOI: 10.1016/j.pep.2015.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2014] [Revised: 01/06/2015] [Accepted: 02/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Streptomyces coelicolor is a soil-dwelling bacterium that undergoes an intricate, saprophytic lifecycle. The bacterium takes up exogenous nucleosides for nucleic acid synthesis or use as carbon and energy sources. However, nucleosides must pass through the membrane with the help of transporters. In the present work, the SCO4884 and SCO4885 genes were cloned into pCOLADuet-1 and overexpressed in Escherichia coli BL21. Each protein was monomeric. Using isothermal titration calorimetry, we determined that SCO4884 and SCO4885 are likely nucleoside receptors with affinity for adenosine and pyrimidine nucleosides. On the basis of bioinformatics analysis and the transporter classification system, we speculate that SCO4884-SCO4888 is an ABC-like transporter responsible for the uptake of adenosine and pyrimidine nucleosides.
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- Fuhou Li
- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, School of Life Science & Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200030, People's Republic of China; School of Marine Science and Technology, Jiangsu Marine Resources Development Research Institute, Huaihai Institute of Technology, Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province 222005, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, School of Life Science & Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200030, People's Republic of China
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Jiangsu Marine Resources Development Research Institute, Huaihai Institute of Technology, Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province 222005, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, School of Life Science & Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200030, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, School of Life Science & Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200030, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, School of Life Science & Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200030, People's Republic of China.
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Playa H, Lewis TA, Ting A, Suh BC, Muñoz B, Matuza R, Passer BJ, Schreiber SL, Buolamwini JK. Dilazep analogues for the study of equilibrative nucleoside transporters 1 and 2 (ENT1 and ENT2). Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2014; 24:5801-5804. [PMID: 25454272 PMCID: PMC5695681 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2014.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2014] [Revised: 10/03/2014] [Accepted: 10/08/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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As ENT inhibitors including dilazep have shown efficacy improving oHSV1 targeted oncolytic cancer therapy, a series of dilazep analogues was synthesized and biologically evaluated to examine both ENT1 and ENT2 inhibition. The central diamine core, alkyl chains, ester linkage and substituents on the phenyl ring were all varied. Compounds were screened against ENT1 and ENT2 using a radio-ligand cell-based assay. Dilazep and analogues with minor structural changes are potent and selective ENT1 inhibitors. No selective ENT2 inhibitors were found, although some analogues were more potent against ENT2 than the parent dilazep.
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- Hilaire Playa
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Ste 327 Johnson, 847, Monroe, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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- Center for the Science of Therapeutics, The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, 415 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
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- Center for the Science of Therapeutics, The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, 415 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
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- Center for the Science of Therapeutics, The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, 415 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
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- Center for the Science of Therapeutics, The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, 415 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
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- Neurosurgery Department, Massachusetts General Hospital, 185 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Neurosurgery Department, Massachusetts General Hospital, 185 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Center for the Science of Therapeutics, The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, 415 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Ste 327 Johnson, 847, Monroe, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.
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Dean P, Major P, Nakjang S, Hirt RP, Embley TM. Transport proteins of parasitic protists and their role in nutrient salvage. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2014; 5:153. [PMID: 24808897 PMCID: PMC4010794 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2014.00153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2014] [Accepted: 04/01/2014] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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The loss of key biosynthetic pathways is a common feature of important parasitic protists, making them heavily dependent on scavenging nutrients from their hosts. This is often mediated by specialized transporter proteins that ensure the nutritional requirements of the parasite are met. Over the past decade, the completion of several parasite genome projects has facilitated the identification of parasite transporter proteins. This has been complemented by functional characterization of individual transporters along with investigations into their importance for parasite survival. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge on transporters from parasitic protists and highlight commonalities and differences in the transporter repertoires of different parasitic species, with particular focus on characterized transporters that act at the host-pathogen interface.
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- Paul Dean
- *Correspondence: Paul Dean and T. Martin Embley, The Medical School, Institute for Cell and Molecular Biosciences, Newcastle University, Catherine Cookson Building, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, UK e-mail: ;
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- *Correspondence: Paul Dean and T. Martin Embley, The Medical School, Institute for Cell and Molecular Biosciences, Newcastle University, Catherine Cookson Building, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, UK e-mail: ;
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BACKGROUND Nucleoside/nucleobase transporters have been investigated since the 1960s. In particular, equilibrative nucleoside transporters were thought to be valuable drug targets, since they are involved in various kinds of viral and parasitic diseases as well as cancers. DISCUSSION In the postgenomic era multiple transporters, including different subtypes, have been cloned and characterized on the molecular level. In this article we summarize recent advances regarding structure, function and localization of nucleoside/nucleobase transporters as well as the pharmacological profile of selected drugs. CONCLUSION Knowledge of the different kinetic properties and structural features of nucleoside transporters can either be used for the rational design of therapeutics directly targeting the transporter itself or for the delivery of drugs using the transporter as a port of entry into the target cell. Equilibrative nucleoside transporters are of considerable pharmacological interest as drug targets for the development of drugs tailored to each patient's need for the treatment of cardiac disease, cancer and viral infections.
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Kalinina OV, Wichmann O, Apic G, Russell RB. Combinations of protein-chemical complex structures reveal new targets for established drugs. PLoS Comput Biol 2011; 7:e1002043. [PMID: 21573205 PMCID: PMC3088657 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1002043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2010] [Accepted: 03/23/2011] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Biological networks are powerful tools for predicting undocumented relationships between molecules. The underlying principle is that existing interactions between molecules can be used to predict new interactions. Here we use this principle to suggest new protein-chemical interactions via the network derived from three-dimensional structures. For pairs of proteins sharing a common ligand, we use protein and chemical superimpositions combined with fast structural compatibility screens to predict whether additional compounds bound by one protein would bind the other. The method reproduces 84% of complexes in a benchmark, and we make many predictions that would not be possible using conventional modeling techniques. Within 19,578 novel predicted interactions are 7,793 involving 718 drugs, including filaminast, coumarin, alitretonin and erlotinib. The growth rate of confident predictions is twice that of experimental complexes, meaning that a complete structural drug-protein repertoire will be available at least ten years earlier than by X-ray and NMR techniques alone. Predicting drug-target interactions is a hot topic, and many efforts have been undertaken to do this, many using large interaction networks. We take a novel approach using protein-chemical interactions derived from 3D structures. The basic premise is that two proteins sharing a common bound chemical will likely share others. We use protein and chemical superimpositions and physical tests of chemical-protein compatibility to identify the most likely candidates among the nearly one million potential interactions. We show for a benchmark that known protein-chemical structures are reconstructed with good accuracy and sometimes via very different proteins and chemicals. We make thousands of confident predictions, including structures for known protein-drug interactions lacking a structure (e.g. topoisomerase-2/radicicol) and many new interactions. The number of confident predictions grows faster than the number of known structures, suggesting that this approach will play a key role in completing the protein-chemical interaction repertoire.
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- Olga V Kalinina
- Cell Networks, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Möhlmann T, Bernard C, Hach S, Ekkehard Neuhaus H. Nucleoside transport and associated metabolism. PLANT BIOLOGY (STUTTGART, GERMANY) 2010; 12 Suppl 1:26-34. [PMID: 20712618 DOI: 10.1111/j.1438-8677.2010.00351.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Nucleosides are intermediates of nucleotide metabolism. Nucleotide de novo synthesis generates the nucleoside monophosphates AMP and UMP, which are further processed to all purine and pyrimidine nucleotides involved in multiple cellular reactions, including the synthesis of nucleic acids. Catabolism of these substances results in the formation of nucleosides, which are further degraded by nucleoside hydrolase to nucleobases. Both nucleosides and nucleobases can be exchanged between cells and tissues through multiple isoforms of corresponding transport proteins. After uptake into a cell, nucleosides and nucleobases can undergo salvage reactions or catabolism. Whereas energy is preserved by salvage pathway reactions, catabolism liberates ammonia, which is then incorporated into amino acids. Keeping the balance between nitrogen consumption during nucleotide de novo synthesis and ammonia liberation by nucleotide catabolism is essential for correct plant development. Senescence and seed germination represent situations in plant development where marked fluctuations in nucleotide pools occur. Furthermore, extracellular nucleotide metabolism has become an immensely interesting research topic. In addition, selected aspects of nucleoside transport in yeast, protists and humans are discussed.
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- T Möhlmann
- Abteilung Pflanzenphysiologie, Fachbereich Biologie, Technische Universität Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern, Germany.
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Wilson-O'Brien AL, Patron N, Rogers S. Evolutionary ancestry and novel functions of the mammalian glucose transporter (GLUT) family. BMC Evol Biol 2010; 10:152. [PMID: 20487568 PMCID: PMC2890515 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2148-10-152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2009] [Accepted: 05/21/2010] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Background In general, sugar porters function by proton-coupled symport or facilitative transport modes. Symporters, coupled to electrochemical energy, transport nutrients against a substrate gradient. Facilitative carriers transport sugars along a concentration gradient, thus transport is dependent upon extracellular nutrient levels. Across bacteria, fungi, unicellular non-vertebrates and plants, proton-coupled hexose symport is a crucial process supplying energy under conditions of nutrient flux. In mammals it has been assumed that evolution of whole body regulatory mechanisms would eliminate this need. To determine whether any isoforms bearing this function might be conserved in mammals, we investigated the relationship between the transporters of animals and the proton-coupled hexose symporters found in other species. Results We took a comparative genomic approach and have performed the first comprehensive and statistically supported phylogenetic analysis of all mammalian glucose transporter (GLUT) isoforms. Our data reveals the mammalian GLUT proteins segregate into five distinct classes. This evolutionary ancestry gives insight to structure, function and transport mechanisms within the groups. Combined with biological assays, we present novel evidence that, in response to changing nutrient availability and environmental pH, proton-coupled, active glucose symport function is maintained in mammalian cells. Conclusions The analyses show the ancestry, evolutionary conservation and biological importance of the GLUT classes. These findings significantly extend our understanding of the evolution of mammalian glucose transport systems. They also reveal that mammals may have conserved an adaptive response to nutrient demand that would have important physiological implications to cell survival and growth.
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- Amy L Wilson-O'Brien
- Department of Medicine, St, Vincent's, The University of Melbourne, Fitzroy, Victoria 3065, Australia
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Haenisch B, Bönisch H. Interaction of the human plasma membrane monoamine transporter (hPMAT) with antidepressants and antipsychotics. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2009; 381:33-9. [PMID: 20012264 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-009-0479-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2009] [Accepted: 11/18/2009] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Monoamine neurotransmission is efficiently terminated through synaptic reuptake of released neurotransmitters by high-affinity Na(+)- and Cl(-)-dependent neuronal monoamine transporters of the SLC6A family located in the plasma membrane of presynaptic nerve terminals. Recently, a low-affinity, high-capacity Na(+)- and Cl(-)-independent plasma membrane monoamine transporter (PMAT) belonging to the SLC29 solute carrier family has been cloned. PMAT was shown to transport monoamine neurotransmitters as well as organic cations such as 1-phenyl-4-methyl-pyridinium (MPP(+)). Thus, the PMAT which is highly expressed in the human brain may be involved in the modulation of central monoaminergic neurotransmission and it may be a target for drugs used to treat depression and schizophrenia, i.e., dysregulations of the monoamine homeostasis in the central nervous system (CNS). Therefore, we examined in transfected cells the influence on [(3)H]-MPP(+) transport by the human PMAT (hPMAT) of nine monoamine transport inhibiting antidepressants (ADs) belonging to pharmacologically diverse classes (imipramine, desipramine, amitriptyline, bupropion, fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, reboxetine, and venlafaxine), of the atypical ADs tianeptine and trimipramine and of five antipsychotics (levomepromazine, haloperidol, clozapine, olanzapine, and risperidone). All examined drugs inhibited the hPMAT; however, half-maximum inhibition (IC(50)) was observed at concentrations which were much higher than reported clinical plasma concentrations of these drugs. Thus, inhibition of the hPMAT by these CNS drugs may not (or only marginally) contribute to their therapeutic effects.
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- Britta Haenisch
- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Bonn, Reuterstrasse 2b, 53113, Bonn, Germany
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Disrupted plasma membrane localization and loss of function reveal regions of human equilibrative nucleoside transporter 1 involved in structural integrity and activity. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-BIOMEMBRANES 2009; 1788:2326-34. [PMID: 19699178 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamem.2009.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2009] [Revised: 07/16/2009] [Accepted: 08/12/2009] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Human Equilibrative Nucleoside Transporter 1 (hENT1) is an integral membrane protein that transports nucleosides and analog drugs across cellular membranes. Very little is known about intracellular processing and localization of hENT1. Here we show that disruption of a highly conserved triplet (PWN) near the N-terminus, or the last eight C-terminal residues (two hydrophobic triplets separated by a positive arginine) result in loss of plasma membrane localization and/or transport function. To understand the role of specific residues within these regions, we studied the localization patterns of N- or C-terminal deletion and/or substitution mutants of GFP-hENT1 using confocal microscopy. Quantification of GFP-hENT1 (mutant and wildtype) protein at the plasma membrane was conducted using nitrobenzylthioinosine (NBTI) binding. Functionality of the GFP-hENT1 mutants was determined by heterologous expression in Xenopus laevis oocytes followed by measurement of uridine uptake. Mutation of the proline within the PWN motif disrupts plasma membrane localization. C-terminal mutations (primarily within the hydrophobic triplets) lead to hENT1 retention within the cell (e.g. in the ER). Some mutants still localize to the plasma membrane but show reduced transport activity. These data suggest that these two regions contribute to the structural integrity and thus correct processing and function of hENT1.
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Appleford PJ, Griffiths M, Yao SYM, Ng AML, Chomey EG, Isaac RE, Coates D, Hope IA, Cass CE, Young JD, Baldwin SA. Functional redundancy of two nucleoside transporters of the ENT family (CeENT1, CeENT2) required for development ofCaenorhabditis elegans. Mol Membr Biol 2009; 21:247-59. [PMID: 15371014 DOI: 10.1080/09687680410001712550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The genome of Caenorhabditis elegans encodes multiple homologues of the two major families of mammalian equilibrative and concentrative nucleoside transporters. As part of a programme aimed at understanding the biological rationale underlying the multiplicity of eukaryote nucleoside transporters, we have now demonstrated that the nematode genes ZK809.4 (ent-1) and K09A9.3 (ent-2) encode equilibrative transporters, which we designate CeENT1 and CeENT2 respectively. These transporters resemble their human counterparts hENT1 and hENT2 in exhibiting similar broad permeant specificities for nucleosides, while differing in their permeant selectivities for nucleobases. They are insensitive to the classic inhibitors of mammalian nucleoside transport, nitrobenzylthioinosine, dilazep and draflazine, but are inhibited by the vasoactive drug dipyridamole. Use of green fluorescent protein reporter constructs indicated that the transporters are present in a limited number of locations in the adult, including intestine and pharynx. Their potential roles in these tissues were explored by using RNA interference to disrupt gene expression. Although disruption of ent-1 or ent-2 expression alone had no effect, simultaneous disruption of both genes yielded pronounced developmental defects involving the intestine and vulva.
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- Peter J Appleford
- School of Biochemistry & Microbiology, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
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Cliffe ST, Kramer JM, Hussain K, Robben JH, de Jong EK, de Brouwer AP, Nibbeling E, Kamsteeg EJ, Wong M, Prendiville J, James C, Padidela R, Becknell C, van Bokhoven H, Deen PMT, Hennekam RCM, Lindeman R, Schenck A, Roscioli T, Buckley MF. SLC29A3 gene is mutated in pigmented hypertrichosis with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus syndrome and interacts with the insulin signaling pathway. Hum Mol Genet 2009; 18:2257-65. [PMID: 19336477 DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddp161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Pigmented hypertrichotic dermatosis with insulin-dependent diabetes (PHID) syndrome is a recently described autosomal recessive disorder associated with predominantly antibody negative, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. In order to identify the genetic basis of PHID and study its relationship with glucose metabolism, we performed homozygosity mapping in five unrelated families followed by candidate gene sequencing. Five loss-of-function mutations were identified in the SLC29A3 gene which encodes a member of a highly conserved protein family that transports nucleosides, nucleobases and nucleoside analogue drugs, hENT3. We show that PHID is allelic with a related syndrome without diabetes mellitus, H syndrome. The interaction of SLC29A3 with insulin signaling pathways was then studied using an established model in Drosophila melanogaster. Ubiquitous knockdown of the Drosophila ortholog of hENT3, dENT1 is lethal under stringent conditions; whereas milder knockdown induced scutellar bristle phenotypes similar to those previously reported in the knockdown of the Drosophila ortholog of the Islet gene. A cellular growth assay showed a reduction of cell size/number which could be rescued or enhanced by manipulation of the Drosophila insulin receptor and its downstream signaling effectors, dPI3K and dAkt. In summary, inactivating mutations in SLC29A3 cause a syndromic form of insulin-dependent diabetes in humans and in Drosophila profoundly affect cell size/number through interactions with the insulin signaling pathway. These data suggest that further investigation of the role of SLC29A3 in glucose metabolism is a priority for diabetes research.
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- Simon T Cliffe
- Department of Haematology and Genetics, South Eastern Area Laboratory Services, Sydney, NSW 2031, Australia
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Jarchow S, Lück C, Görg A, Skerra A. Identification of potential substrate proteins for the periplasmic Escherichia coli chaperone Skp. Proteomics 2009; 8:4987-94. [PMID: 19003857 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.200800288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The "seventeen kilodalton protein" (Skp) is a predominant periplasmic chaperone of Escherichia coli, which is involved in the biogenesis of abundant outer membrane proteins (OMPs) such as OmpA, PhoE, and LamB. In this study the substrate profile of Skp was investigated in a proteomics approach. Skp was overexpressed in a deficient E. coli strain as a fusion protein with the Strep-tag and captured, together with any host proteins associated with it, from the periplasmic cell extract under mild conditions via one-step Strep-Tactin affinity chromatography. Copurified substrate proteins were then identified by high resolution 2-DE with immobilized pH-gradients, followed by MALDI-TOF MS. Apart from the known Skp substrates, including OmpA and LamB, more than 30 other interacting proteins were detected, especially from the outer membrane, among these FadL and BtuB, and from the periplasm such as MalE and OppA. Thus, Skp does not only serve as a specialized chaperone for a small set of OMPs, but it seems to exhibit a broader substrate spectrum, including soluble periplasmic proteins. These findings should prompt further investigation into the physiological role of Skp and may promote its use for the bacterial production of biochemically active heterologous proteins whose folding requires secretion into the oxidizing milieu of the periplasm.
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- Svenja Jarchow
- Fachgebiet Proteomik, Technische Universität München, Freising-Weihenstephan, Germany
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Young JD, Yao SYM, Sun L, Cass CE, Baldwin SA. Human equilibrative nucleoside transporter (ENT) family of nucleoside and nucleobase transporter proteins. Xenobiotica 2008; 38:995-1021. [PMID: 18668437 DOI: 10.1080/00498250801927427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 156] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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1. The human (h) SLC29 family of integral membrane proteins is represented by four members, designated equilibrative nucleoside transporters (ENTs) because of the properties of the first-characterized family member, hENT1. They belong to the widely distributed eukaryotic ENT family of equilibrative and concentrative nucleoside/nucleobase transporter proteins. 2. A predicted topology of eleven transmembrane helices has been experimentally confirmed for hENT1. The best-characterized members of the family, hENT1 and hENT2, possess similar broad permeant selectivities for purine and pyrimidine nucleosides, but hENT2 also efficiently transports nucleobases. hENT3 has a similar broad permeant selectivity for nucleosides and nucleobases and appears to function in intracellular membranes, including lysosomes. 3. hENT4 is uniquely selective for adenosine, and also transports a variety of organic cations. hENT3 and hENT4 are pH sensitive, and optimally active under acidic conditions. ENTs, including those in parasitic protozoa, function in nucleoside and nucleobase uptake for salvage pathways of nucleotide synthesis and, in humans, are also responsible for the cellular uptake of nucleoside analogues used in the treatment of cancers and viral diseases. 4. By regulating the concentration of adenosine available to cell surface receptors, mammalian ENTs additionally influence physiological processes ranging from cardiovascular activity to neurotransmission.
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- J D Young
- Membrane Protein Research Group, Department of Physiology and Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Mutation of Trp29 of human equilibrative nucleoside transporter 1 alters affinity for coronary vasodilator drugs and nucleoside selectivity. Biochem J 2008; 414:291-300. [PMID: 18462193 DOI: 10.1042/bj20080074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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hENT1 (human equilibrative nucleoside transporter 1) is inhibited by nanomolar concentrations of various structurally distinct coronary vasodilator drugs, including dipyridamole, dilazep, draflazine, soluflazine and NBMPR (nitrobenzylmercaptopurine ribonucleoside). When a library of randomly mutated hENT1 cDNAs was screened using a yeast-based functional complementation assay for resistance to dilazep, a clone containing the W29G mutation was identified. Multiple sequence alignments revealed that this residue was highly conserved. Mutations at Trp29 were generated and tested for adenosine transport activity and inhibitor sensitivity. Trp29 mutations significantly reduced the apparent V(max) and/or increased the apparent K(m) values for adenosine transport. Trp29 mutations increased the IC50 values for hENT1 inhibition by dipyridamole, dilazep, NBMPR, soluflazine and draflazine. NBMPR and soluflazine displayed remarkably similar trends, with large aromatic substitutions at residue 29 resulting in the lowest IC50 values, suggesting that both drugs could interact via ring-stacking interactions with Trp29. The W29T mutant displayed a selective loss of pyrimidine nucleoside transport activity, which contrasts with the previously identified L442I mutant that displayed a selective loss of purine nucleoside transport. W29T, L442I and the double mutant W29T/L442I were characterized kinetically for nucleoside transport activity. A helical wheel projection of TM (transmembrane segment) 1 suggests that Trp29 is positioned close to Met33, implicated previously in nucleoside and inhibitor recognition, and that both residues line the permeant translocation pathway. The data also suggest that Trp29 forms part of, or lies close to, the binding sites for dipyridamole, dilazep, NBMPR, soluflazine and draflazine.
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Chishu T, Sai Y, Nishimura T, Sato K, Kose N, Nakashima E. Potential of various drugs to inhibit nucleoside uptake in rat syncytiotrophoblast cell line, TR-TBT 18d-1. Placenta 2008; 29:461-7. [PMID: 18329095 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2008.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2007] [Revised: 01/17/2008] [Accepted: 01/22/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The placenta requires nucleosides as nutrients for fetal growth, so it is important to examine potential interactions between placental transports of nucleosides and drugs to ensure the safety of pharmacotherapy during pregnancy. The purposes of this study are to clarify the uptake mechanisms of nucleosides from the maternal side of the syncytiotrophoblast and to investigate the inhibitory effect of various drugs on nucleoside uptake, using the rat syncytiotrophoblast cell line TR-TBT 18d-1, which shows syncytial-like morphology and functional expression of several transporters. Initial uptake of [(3)H]uridine or [(3)H]adenosine from the apical side of TR-TBT 18d-1 was markedly reduced by an excess of the respective unlabelled compound, and was slightly reduced by replacement of Na(+) with N-methyl-d-glucamine, indicating that both uptakes were Na(+)-independent. [(3)H]Uridine and [(3)H]adenosine uptakes in the absence of Na(+) were significantly and concentration-dependently inhibited by both 0.1 microM and 100 microM nitrobenzylthioinosine, suggesting the involvement of equilibrative nucleoside transporters (ENTs, SLC29). Kinetic analysis of adenosine uptake yielded a K(m) value of approximately 17 microM. These results are consistent with the reported uptake characteristics of uridine and adenosine by ENT1 and ENT2. The uptakes were significantly reduced by high concentrations of several nucleoside drugs, including cytarabine, vidarabine, zidovudine, mizoribine, caffeine and amitriptyline, but the effects were small within the therapeutic concentration ranges. In summary, our results suggest that ENTs are involved in apical uptake of uridine and adenosine in the syncytiotrophoblast. However, therapeutic concentrations of the drugs tested in this study might have little influence on maternal-to-fetal nucleoside transfer.
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- T Chishu
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Kyoritsu University of Pharmacy, 1-5-30 Shiba-koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8512, Japan
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Papageorgiou I, De Koning HP, Soteriadou K, Diallinas G. Kinetic and mutational analysis of the Trypanosoma brucei NBT1 nucleobase transporter expressed in Saccharomyces cerevisiae reveals structural similarities between ENT and MFS transporters. Int J Parasitol 2007; 38:641-53. [PMID: 18036529 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2007.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2007] [Revised: 10/04/2007] [Accepted: 10/08/2007] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Parasitic protozoa are unable to synthesise purines de novo and thus depend on the uptake of nucleosides and nucleobases across their plasma membrane through specific transporters. A number of nucleoside and nucleobase transporters from Trypanosoma brucei brucei and Leishmania major have recently been characterised and shown to belong to the equilibrative nucleoside transporter (ENT) family. A number of studies have demonstrated the functional importance of particular transmembrane segments (TMS) in nucleoside-specific ENT proteins. TbNBT1, one of only three bona fide nucleobase-selective members of the ENT family, has previously been shown to be a high-affinity transporter for purine nucleobases and guanosine. In this study, we use the Saccharomyces cerevisiae expression system to build a biochemical model of how TbNBT1 recognises nucleobases. We next performed random in vitro and site-directed mutagenesis to identify residues critical for TbNBT1 function. The identification of residues likely to contribute to permeant binding, when combined with a structural model of TbNBT1 obtained by homology threading, yield a tentative three-dimensional model of the transporter binding site that is consistent with the binding model emerging from the biochemical data. The model strongly suggests the involvement of TMS5, TMS7 and TMS8 in TbNBT1 function. This situation is very similar to that concerning transporters of the major facilitator superfamily (MFS), one of which was used as a template for the threading. This point raises the possibility that ENT and MFS carriers, despite being considered evolutionarily distinct, might in fact share similar topologies and substrate translocations pathways.
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- I Papageorgiou
- Department of Botany, University of Athens, Panepistimioupolis, Athens 15781, Greece
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Zhang J, Visser F, King KM, Baldwin SA, Young JD, Cass CE. The role of nucleoside transporters in cancer chemotherapy with nucleoside drugs. Cancer Metastasis Rev 2007; 26:85-110. [PMID: 17345146 DOI: 10.1007/s10555-007-9044-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 178] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Nucleoside analogs are important components of treatment regimens for various malignancies. Nucleoside-specific membrane transporters mediate plasma membrane permeation of physiologic nucleosides and most nucleoside analogs, for which the initial event is cellular conversion of nucleosides to active agents. Understanding of the roles of nucleoside transporters in nucleoside drug toxicity and resistance will provide opportunities for potentiating anticancer efficacy and avoiding resistance. Because transportability is a possible determinant of toxicity and resistance of many nucleoside analogs, nucleoside transporter abundance might be a prognostic marker to assess drug resistance. Elucidation of the structural determinants of nucleoside analogs for interaction with transporter proteins as well as the structural features of transporter proteins required for permeant interaction and translocation will lead to "transportability guidelines" for the rational design and therapeutic application of nucleoside analogs as anticancer drugs. It should eventually be possible to develop clinical assays that predict sensitivity and/or resistance to nucleoside anti-cancer drugs and thus to identify those patient populations that will most likely benefit from optimal nucleoside analog treatments. This review discusses recent results from structure/function studies of human nucleoside transporters, the role of nucleoside transport processes in the cytotoxicity and resistance of several anticancer nucleoside analogs and strategies to improve the nucleoside transporter-related anticancer effects of nucleoside analogs.
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- Jing Zhang
- Membrane Protein Research Group, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Visser F, Sun L, Damaraju V, Tackaberry T, Peng Y, Robins MJ, Baldwin SA, Young JD, Cass CE. Residues 334 and 338 in transmembrane segment 8 of human equilibrative nucleoside transporter 1 are important determinants of inhibitor sensitivity, protein folding, and catalytic turnover. J Biol Chem 2007; 282:14148-57. [PMID: 17379602 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m701735200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Equilibrative nucleoside transporters (ENTs) are important for the metabolic salvage of nucleosides and the cellular uptake of antineoplastic and antiviral nucleoside analogs. Human equilibrative nucleoside transporter 1 (hENT1) is inhibited by nanomolar concentrations of structurally diverse compounds, including dipyridamole, dilazep, nitrobenzylmercaptopurine ribonucleoside (NBMPR), draflazine, and soluflazine. Random mutagenesis and screening by functional complementation for inhibitor-resistant mutants in yeast revealed mutations at Phe-334 and Asn-338. Both residues are predicted to lie in transmembrane segment 8 (TM 8), which contains residues that are highly conserved in the ENT family. F334Y displayed increased V(max) values that were attributed to increased rates of catalytic turnover, and N338Q and N338C displayed altered membrane distributions that appeared to be because of protein folding defects. Mutations of Phe-334 or Asn-338 impaired interactions with dilazep and dipyridamole, whereas mutations of Asn-338 impaired interactions with draflazine and soluflazine. A helical wheel projection of TM 8 predicted that Phe-334 and Asn-338 lie in close proximity to other highly conserved and/or hydrophilic residues, suggesting that they form part of a structurally important region that influences interactions with inhibitors, protein folding, and rates of conformational change during the transport cycle.
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- Frank Visser
- Membrane Protein Research Group, Departments of Oncology and Physiology, University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada
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Mydland LT, Frøyland JRK, Skrede A. Composition of individual nucleobases in diets containing different products from bacterial biomass grown on natural gas, and digestibility in mink (Mustela vison). J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2007; 92:1-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2007.00674.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Traub M, Flörchinger M, Piecuch J, Kunz HH, Weise-Steinmetz A, Deitmer JW, Ekkehard Neuhaus H, Möhlmann T. The fluorouridine insensitive 1 (fur1) mutant is defective in equilibrative nucleoside transporter 3 (ENT3), and thus represents an important pyrimidine nucleoside uptake system in Arabidopsis thaliana. THE PLANT JOURNAL : FOR CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2007; 49:855-64. [PMID: 17253988 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-313x.2006.02998.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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The fluorouridine insensitive 1 (fur1) locus in Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh. has previously been identified in a screen for growth resistance towards the toxic compound fluorouridine. Mutation of this locus by ethylmethane sulfonate (EMS) allows mutants to grow on this uridine analogue. We identified that the A. thaliana equilibrative nucleoside transporter (AtENT3) was encoded by the fur1 locus. T-DNA insertional mutant plants for AtENT3 resemble the fur1 mutant phenotype: i.e. they grow on fluorouridine, and seedlings as well as leaf discs exhibit a markedly reduced uptake capacity for uridine and cytidine, but a less pronounced reduced uptake for adenosine and guanosine. These results indicate that AtENT3 is an important pyrimidine nucleoside transporter in Arabidopsis. In addition, we identified the mutation in fur1 as a single base-pair exchange, guanine --> adenine, leading to an amino acid exchange G --> R at position 281. Furthermore, we showed that this mutation is indeed responsible for the observed alterations in nucleoside transport in the fur1-1 line, because the introduction of this mutation in AtENT3 promoted fluorouridine resistance in yeast cells expressing this mutated protein. The biochemical characterization of AtENT3 expressed in Xenopus oocytes identified a proton-coupled concentrative mode of nucleoside transport, although this carrier possesses structural features characteristic for equilibrative nucleoside carriers.
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- Michaela Traub
- Abteilung Pflanzenphysiologie, Fachbereich Biologie, Technische Universitat Kaiserslautern, PO Box 3049, D-67653 Kaiserslautern, Germany
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Machado J, Abdulla P, Hanna WJB, Hilliker AJ, Coe IR. Genomic analysis of nucleoside transporters in Diptera and functional characterization ofDmENT2, a Drosophila equilibrative nucleoside transporter. Physiol Genomics 2007; 28:337-47. [PMID: 17090699 DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00087.2006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The recent completion of genome sequencing projects in a number of eukaryotes allows comparative analysis of orthologs, which can aid in identifying evolutionary constraints on protein structure and function. Nucleoside transporters (NTs) are present in a diverse array of organisms and previous studies have suggested that there is low protein sequence similarity but conserved structure in invertebrate and vertebrate NT orthologs. In addition, most taxa possess multiple NT isoforms but their respective roles in the physiology of the organism are not clear. To investigate the evolution of the structure and function of NTs, we have extended our previous studies by identifying NT orthologs in the Dipteran Anopheles gambiae and comparing these proteins to human and Drosophila melanogaster (Dm) NTs. In addition, we have functionally characterized DmENT2, one of three putative D. melanogaster ENTs that we have previously described. DmENT2 has broad substrate specificity, is insensitive to standard nucleoside transport inhibitors and is expressed in the digestive tract of late stage embryos based on in situ hybridization. DmENT1 and DmENT2 are expressed in most stages during development with the exception of early embryogenesis suggesting specific physiological roles for each isoform. These data represent the first complete genomic analysis of Dipteran NTs and the first report of the functional characterization of any Dipteran NT.
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- Jerry Machado
- Department of Biology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Garattini S. Pharmacokinetics in cancer chemotherapy. Eur J Cancer 2006; 43:271-82. [PMID: 17174548 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2006.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2006] [Accepted: 10/30/2006] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Silvio Garattini
- Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, Via Eritrea 62, 20157 Milano, Italy.
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Zhou M, Xia L, Engel K, Wang J. Molecular determinants of substrate selectivity of a novel organic cation transporter (PMAT) in the SLC29 family. J Biol Chem 2006; 282:3188-95. [PMID: 17121826 PMCID: PMC2672960 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m609421200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Plasma membrane monoamine transporter (PMAT or ENT4) is a newly cloned transporter assigned to the equilibrative nucleoside transporter (ENT) family (SLC29). Unlike ENT1-3, PMAT mainly functions as a polyspecific organic cation transporter. In this study, we investigated the molecular mechanisms underlying the unique substrate selectivity of PMAT. By constructing chimeras between human PMAT and ENT1, we showed that a chimera consisting of transmembrane domains (TM) 1-6 of PMAT and TM7-11 of hENT1 behaved like PMAT, transporting 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP+, an organic cation) but not uridine (a nucleoside), suggesting that TM1-6 contains critical domains responsible for substrate recognition. To identify residues important for the cation selectivity of PMAT, 10 negatively charged residues were chosen and substituted with alanine. Five of the alanine mutants retained PMAT activity, and four were non-functional due to impaired targeting to the plasma membrane. However, alanine substitution at Glu(206) in TM5 abolished PMAT activity without affecting cell surface expression. Eliminating the charge at Glu(206) (E206Q) resulted in loss of organic cation transport activity, whereas conserving the negative charge (E206D) restored transporter function. Interestingly, mutant E206Q, which possesses the equivalent residue in ENT1, gained uridine transport activity. Thr(220), another residue in TM5, also showed an effect on PMAT activity. Helical wheel analysis of TM5 revealed a distinct amphipathic pattern with Glu(206) and Thr(220) clustered in the center of the hydrophilic face. In summary, our results suggest that Glu(206) functions as a critical charge sensor for cationic substrates and TM5 forms part of the substrate permeation pathway in PMAT.
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- To whom correspondence should be addressed: H272J, Health Sciences Bldg., Seattle, WA 98195-7610. Tel.: 206-221-6561; Fax: 206-543-3204; E-mail:
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MacGregor BJ, Boschker HTS, Amann R. Comparison of rRNA and polar-lipid-derived fatty acid biomarkers for assessment of 13C-substrate incorporation by microorganisms in marine sediments. Appl Environ Microbiol 2006; 72:5246-53. [PMID: 16885272 PMCID: PMC1538766 DOI: 10.1128/aem.00423-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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We determined whether a recently developed method to isolate specific small-subunit (SSU) rRNAs can be used in 13C-labeling studies to directly link community structure and function in natural ecosystems. Replicate North Sea sediment cores were incubated at the in situ temperature following addition of 13C-labeled acetate, propionate, amino acids, or glucose. Eukaryotic and bacterial SSU rRNAs were separated from total RNA by means of biotin-labeled oligonucleotide probes and streptavidin-coated paramagnetic beads, and the 13C content of the isolated rRNA was determined by elemental analysis-isotope ratio mass spectrometry. The SSU rRNA yield with the bead-capture protocol was improved by using helper probes. Incorporation of label into bacterial SSU rRNA was detectable after 2 h of incubation. The labeling was always much greater in bacterial SSU rRNA than in eukaryotic SSU rRNA, suggesting that bacteria were the main consumers of the 13C-labeled compounds. Similar results were obtained with the 13C-labeled polar-lipid-derived fatty acid (PLFA) approach, except that more label was detected in bacterial PLFA than in bacterial SSU rRNA. This may be attributable to the generally slow growth of sediment microbial populations, which results in low ribosome synthesis rates and relatively few ribosomes per cell. We discuss possible ways to improve the probe-capture protocol and the sensitivity of the 13C analysis of the captured SSU rRNA.
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Barnes K, Dobrzynski H, Foppolo S, Beal PR, Ismat F, Scullion ER, Sun L, Tellez J, Ritzel MWL, Claycomb WC, Cass CE, Young JD, Billeter-Clark R, Boyett MR, Baldwin SA. Distribution and functional characterization of equilibrative nucleoside transporter-4, a novel cardiac adenosine transporter activated at acidic pH. Circ Res 2006; 99:510-9. [PMID: 16873718 DOI: 10.1161/01.res.0000238359.18495.42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 141] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Adenosine plays multiple roles in the efficient functioning of the heart by regulating coronary blood flow, cardiac pacemaking, and contractility. Previous studies have implicated the equilibrative nucleoside transporter family member equilibrative nucleoside transporter-1 (ENT1) in the regulation of cardiac adenosine levels. We report here that a second member of this family, ENT4, is also abundant in the heart, in particular in the plasma membranes of ventricular myocytes and vascular endothelial cells but, unlike ENT1, is virtually absent from the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes. Originally described as a monoamine/organic cation transporter, we found that both human and mouse ENT4 exhibited a novel, pH-dependent adenosine transport activity optimal at acidic pH (apparent K(m) values 0.78 and 0.13 mmol/L, respectively, at pH 5.5) and absent at pH 7.4. In contrast, serotonin transport by ENT4 was relatively insensitive to pH. ENT4-mediated nucleoside transport was adenosine selective, sodium independent and only weakly inhibited by the classical inhibitors of equilibrative nucleoside transport, dipyridamole, dilazep, and nitrobenzylthioinosine. We hypothesize that ENT4, in addition to playing roles in cardiac serotonin transport, contributes to the regulation of extracellular adenosine concentrations, in particular under the acidotic conditions associated with ischemia.
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- Kay Barnes
- Institute of Membrane and Systems Biology, University of Leeds, UK.
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Chen KL, Xu MX, Li GY, Liang H, Xia ZL, Liu X, Zhang JS, Zhang AM, Wang DW. Identification of AtENT3 as the main transporter for uridine uptake in Arabidopsis roots. Cell Res 2006; 16:377-88. [PMID: 16617333 DOI: 10.1038/sj.cr.7310049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Previous studies have shown that Arabidopsis equilibrative nucleoside transporters (AtENTs) possess transport activities when produced in yeast cells and are differentially expressed in Arabidopsis organs. Herein, we report further analysis on the nucleoside transport activities and transcriptional patterns of AtENT members. The recombinant proteins of AtENTs 3, 6, and 7, but not those of AtENTs 1, 2, 4, and 8, were found to transport thymidine with high affinity. Contrary to previous suggestion that AtENT1 may not transport uridine, this work showed that recombinant AtENT1 was a pH-dependent and high-affinity transporter of uridine. When grown on MS plates, the AtENT3 knockout plants were more tolerant to the cytotoxic uridine analog 5-fluorouridine than wild-type plants and the knockout plants of AtENT1 or AtENT6. Consistent with this observation, the AtENT3 knockout line exhibited a significantly decreased ability to take up [(3)H]uridine via the roots when compared with wild-type plants and the plants with mutated AtENT1 or AtENT6. This indicates that AtENT3, but not AtENTs 1 and 6, is the main transporter for uridine uptake in Arabidopsis roots. The transcription of AtENTs 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 was regulated in a complex manner during leaf development and senescence. In contrast, the six AtENT members were coordinately induced during seed germination. This work provides new information on the transport properties of recombinant AtENT proteins and new clues for future studies of the in vivo transport activities and physiological functions of the different ENT proteins in Arabidopsis plants.
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- Kun Ling Chen
- School of Life Sciences, Northwest Agricultural and Forestry University, Yangling 712100, China
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Zhang J, Tackaberry T, Ritzel MWL, Raborn T, Barron G, Baldwin SA, Young JD, Cass CE. Cysteine-accessibility analysis of transmembrane domains 11-13 of human concentrative nucleoside transporter 3. Biochem J 2006; 394:389-98. [PMID: 16271041 PMCID: PMC1408669 DOI: 10.1042/bj20051476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2005] [Revised: 10/31/2005] [Accepted: 11/07/2005] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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hCNT3 (human concentrative nucleoside transporter 3) is a nucleoside-sodium symporter that transports a broad range of naturally occurring purine and pyrimidine nucleosides as well as anticancer nucleoside drugs. To understand its uridine binding and translocation mechanisms, a cysteine-less version of hCNT3 was constructed and used for cysteine-accessibility and permeant-protection assays. Cysteine-less hCNT3, with 14 endogenous cysteine residues changed to serine, displayed wild-type properties in a yeast expression system, indicating that endogenous cysteine residues are not essential for hCNT3-mediated nucleoside transport. A series of cysteine-substitution mutants spanning predicted TMs (transmembrane domains) 11-13 was constructed and tested for accessibility to thiol-specific reagents. Mutants M496C, G498C, F563C, A594C, G598C and A606C had no detectable transport activity, indicating that a cysteine substitution at each of these positions was not tolerated. Two functional mutants in putative TM 11 (L480C and S487C) and four in putative TM 12 (N565C, T557C, G567C and I571C) were partially inhibited by MTS (methanethiosulphonate) reagent and high concentrations of uridine protected against inhibition, indicating that TMs 11 and 12 may form part of the nucleoside translocation pathway. The lack of accessibility of MTS reagents to TM 13 mutants suggests that TM 13 is not exposed to the nucleoside translocation pathway. Furthermore, G567C, N565C and I571C mutants were only sensitive to MTSEA (MTS-ethylammonium), a membranepermeant thiol reagent, indicating that these residues may be accessible from the cytoplasmic side of the membrane, providing evidence in support of the predicted orientation of TM 12 in the current putative topology model of hCNT3.
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- Jing Zhang
- Membrane Protein Research Group, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AL, Canada T6G 2H7
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Nucleoside. Br J Pharmacol 2006. [DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0706490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Bucarey SA, Villagra NA, Fuentes JA, Mora GC. The cotranscribed Salmonella enterica sv. Typhi tsx and impX genes encode opposing nucleoside-specific import and export proteins. Genetics 2006; 173:25-34. [PMID: 16489221 PMCID: PMC1461456 DOI: 10.1534/genetics.105.054700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The Salmonella enterica tsx gene encodes a nucleoside-specific outer membrane channel. The Tsx porin is essential for the prototrophic growth of S. enterica sv. Typhi in the absence of nucleosides. RT-PCR analysis shows that the tsx gene is cotranscribed with an open reading frame unique to S. enterica, impX (STY0450), which encodes an inner membrane protein 108 amino acids in length, which is predicted to have only two transmembrane alpha-helices. Fusions of the lacZ gene to both tsx and impX reveal that the transcription of both genes is induced in the presence of adenosine. A null mutation in the S. Typhi impX gene suppresses the induced auxotrophy for adenosine or thymidine resulting from a tsx mutation and confers sensitivity to high concentrations of adenosine or thymidine. The ImpX protein, when tagged with a 3xFLAG epitope, is functional and associates with the inner membrane; impX mutants are defective in the export of 3H-radiolabeled thymidine. Taken together, these and other results suggest that the S. Typhi Tsx porin and ImpX inner membrane protein facilitate competing mechanisms of thymidine influx and efflux, respectively, to maintain the steady-state levels of internal nucleoside pools.
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- Sergio A Bucarey
- Programa Doctorado de Genética Molecular y Microbiología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Bucarey SA, Villagra NA, Martinic MP, Trombert AN, Santiviago CA, Maulén NP, Youderian P, Mora GC. The Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi tsx gene, encoding a nucleoside-specific porin, is essential for prototrophic growth in the absence of nucleosides. Infect Immun 2005; 73:6210-9. [PMID: 16177292 PMCID: PMC1230887 DOI: 10.1128/iai.73.10.6210-6219.2005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi tsx gene encodes a porin that facilitates the import of nucleosides. When serovar Typhi is grown under anaerobic conditions, Tsx is among the outer membrane proteins whose expression increases dramatically. This increase in expression is due, at least in part, to increased transcription and is dependent on Fnr but not on ArcA. A mutant derivative of serovar Typhi strain STH2370 with a deletion of the tsx gene is an auxotroph that requires either adenosine or thymidine for growth on minimal medium. In contrast, an otherwise isogenic nupG nupC double mutant, defective in the inner membrane nucleoside permeases, is a prototroph. Because anaerobic growth enhances the virulence of serovar Typhi in vitro, we assessed the role that the tsx gene plays in pathogenicity and found that the serovar Typhi STH2370 Deltatsx mutant is defective in survival within human macrophage-like U937 cells. To understand why the Deltatsx mutant is an auxotroph, we selected for insertions of minitransposon T-POP in the Deltatsx genetic background that restored prototrophy. One T-POP insertion that suppressed the Deltatsx mutation in the presence of the inducer tetracycline was located upstream of the pyrD gene. The results of reverse transcription-PCR analysis showed that addition of the inducer decreased the rate of pyrD transcription. These results suggest that the Tsx porin and the balance of products of the tsx and pyrD genes play critical roles in membrane assembly and integrity and thus in the virulence of serovar Typhi.
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- Sergio A Bucarey
- Departamento de Genética Molecular y Microbiología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
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