1
|
Hu J, Chen L, Ruan J, Chen X. The role of the annexin A protein family at the maternal-fetal interface. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1314214. [PMID: 38495790 PMCID: PMC10940358 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1314214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
Abstract
Successful pregnancy requires the tolerance of the maternal immune system for the semi-allogeneic embryo, as well as a synchrony between the receptive endometrium and the competent embryo. The annexin family belongs to calcium-regulated phospholipid-binding protein, which functions as a membrane skeleton to stabilize the lipid bilayer and participate in various biological processes in humans. There is an abundance of the annexin family at the maternal-fetal interface, and it exerts a crucial role in embryo implantation and the subsequent development of the placenta. Altered expression of the annexin family and dysfunction of annexin proteins or polymorphisms of the ANXA gene are involved in a range of pregnancy complications. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge of the annexin A protein family at the maternal-fetal interface and its association with female reproductive disorders, suggesting the use of ANXA as the potential therapeutic target in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of pregnancy complications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jingwen Hu
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Institute, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shenzhen Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
| | - Lin Chen
- Fertility Preservation Research Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
| | - Jing Ruan
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Institute, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shenzhen Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
| | - Xiaoyan Chen
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Institute, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shenzhen Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
- Fertility Preservation Research Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Goretzko J, Pauels I, Heitzig N, Thomas K, Kardell M, Naß J, Krogsaeter EK, Schloer S, Spix B, Linard Matos AL, Leser C, Wegner T, Glorius F, Bracher F, Gerke V, Rossaint J, Grimm C, Rescher U. P-selectin-dependent leukocyte adhesion is governed by endolysosomal two-pore channel 2. Cell Rep 2023; 42:113501. [PMID: 38039128 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023] Open
Abstract
Upon proinflammatory challenges, endothelial cell surface presentation of the leukocyte receptor P-selectin, together with the stabilizing co-factor CD63, is needed for leukocyte capture and is mediated via demand-driven exocytosis from the Weibel-Palade bodies that fuse with the plasma membrane. We report that neutrophil recruitment to activated endothelium is significantly reduced in mice deficient for the endolysosomal cation channel TPC2 and in human primary endothelial cells with pharmacological TPC2 block. We observe less CD63 signal in whole-mount stainings of proinflammatory-activated cremaster muscles from TPC2 knockout mice. We find that TPC2 is activated and needed to ensure the transfer of CD63 from endolysosomes via Weibel-Palade bodies to the plasma membrane to retain P-selectin on the cell surface of human primary endothelial cells. Our findings establish TPC2 as a key element to leukocyte interaction with the endothelium and a potential pharmacological target in the control of inflammatory leukocyte recruitment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jonas Goretzko
- Research Group Cellular Biochemistry - Regulatory Mechanisms of Inflammation, Institute of Molecular Virology, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Muenster (formerly Research Group Regulatory Mechanisms of Inflammation, Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Muenster), von-Esmarch-Strasse 56, 48149 Muenster, Germany
| | - Inga Pauels
- Research Group Cellular Biochemistry - Regulatory Mechanisms of Inflammation, Institute of Molecular Virology, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Muenster (formerly Research Group Regulatory Mechanisms of Inflammation, Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Muenster), von-Esmarch-Strasse 56, 48149 Muenster, Germany
| | - Nicole Heitzig
- Research Group Cellular Biochemistry - Regulatory Mechanisms of Inflammation, Institute of Molecular Virology, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Muenster (formerly Research Group Regulatory Mechanisms of Inflammation, Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Muenster), von-Esmarch-Strasse 56, 48149 Muenster, Germany
| | - Katharina Thomas
- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Muenster, Albert Schweitzer Campus 1, A1, 48149 Muenster, Germany
| | - Marina Kardell
- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Muenster, Albert Schweitzer Campus 1, A1, 48149 Muenster, Germany
| | - Johannes Naß
- Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Muenster, von-Esmarch-Strasse 56, 48149 Muenster, Germany
| | - Einar Kleinhans Krogsaeter
- Walther-Straub-Institute for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Nussbaumstrasse 26, 80336 Munich, Germany
| | - Sebastian Schloer
- Research Group Cellular Biochemistry - Regulatory Mechanisms of Inflammation, Institute of Molecular Virology, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Muenster (formerly Research Group Regulatory Mechanisms of Inflammation, Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Muenster), von-Esmarch-Strasse 56, 48149 Muenster, Germany
| | - Barbara Spix
- Walther-Straub-Institute for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Nussbaumstrasse 26, 80336 Munich, Germany
| | - Anna Lívia Linard Matos
- Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Muenster, von-Esmarch-Strasse 56, 48149 Muenster, Germany
| | - Charlotte Leser
- Department of Pharmacy, Center for Drug Research, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Butenandtstrasse 5-13, 81377 Munich, Germany
| | - Tristan Wegner
- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Muenster, Corrensstrasse 40, 48149 Muenster, Germany
| | - Frank Glorius
- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Muenster, Corrensstrasse 40, 48149 Muenster, Germany
| | - Franz Bracher
- Department of Pharmacy, Center for Drug Research, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Butenandtstrasse 5-13, 81377 Munich, Germany
| | - Volker Gerke
- Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Muenster, von-Esmarch-Strasse 56, 48149 Muenster, Germany
| | - Jan Rossaint
- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Muenster, Albert Schweitzer Campus 1, A1, 48149 Muenster, Germany
| | - Christian Grimm
- Walther-Straub-Institute for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Nussbaumstrasse 26, 80336 Munich, Germany; Immunology, Infection and Pandemic Research IIP, Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, 60596 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
| | - Ursula Rescher
- Research Group Cellular Biochemistry - Regulatory Mechanisms of Inflammation, Institute of Molecular Virology, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Muenster (formerly Research Group Regulatory Mechanisms of Inflammation, Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Muenster), von-Esmarch-Strasse 56, 48149 Muenster, Germany.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Sadrkhanloo M, Entezari M, Orouei S, Ghollasi M, Fathi N, Rezaei S, Hejazi ES, Kakavand A, Saebfar H, Hashemi M, Goharrizi MASB, Salimimoghadam S, Rashidi M, Taheriazam A, Samarghandian S. STAT3-EMT axis in tumors: modulation of cancer metastasis, stemness and therapy response. Pharmacol Res 2022; 182:106311. [PMID: 35716914 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2022.106311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) mechanism is responsible for metastasis of tumor cells and their spread to various organs and tissues of body, providing undesirable prognosis. In addition to migration, EMT increases stemness and mediates therapy resistance. Hence, pathways involved in EMT regulation should be highlighted. STAT3 is an oncogenic pathway that can elevate growth rate and migratory ability of cancer cells and induce drug resistance. The inhibition of STAT3 signaling impairs cancer progression and promotes chemotherapy-mediated cell death. Present review focuses on STAT3 and EMT interaction in modulating cancer migration. First of all, STAT3 is an upstream mediator of EMT and is able to induce EMT-mediated metastasis in brain tumors, thoracic cancers and gastrointestinal cancers. Therefore, STAT3 inhibition significantly suppresses cancer metastasis and improves prognosis of patients. EMT regulators such as ZEB1/2 proteins, TGF-β, Twist, Snail and Slug are affected by STAT3 signaling to stimulate cancer migration and invasion. Different molecular pathways such as miRNAs, lncRNAs and circRNAs modulate STAT3/EMT axis. Furthermore, we discuss how STAT3 and EMT interaction affects therapy response of cancer cells. Finally, we demonstrate targeting STAT3/EMT axis by anti-tumor agents and clinical application of this axis for improving patient prognosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mehrdokht Sadrkhanloo
- Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
| | - Maliheh Entezari
- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
| | - Sima Orouei
- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
| | - Marzieh Ghollasi
- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
| | - Nikoo Fathi
- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
| | - Shamin Rezaei
- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
| | - Elahe Sadat Hejazi
- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
| | - Amirabbas Kakavand
- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
| | - Hamidreza Saebfar
- European University Association, League of European Research Universities, University of Milan, Italy
| | - Mehrdad Hashemi
- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
| | | | - Shokooh Salimimoghadam
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Mohsen Rashidi
- Department Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran; The Health of Plant and Livestock Products Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
| | - Afshin Taheriazam
- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
| | - Saeed Samarghandian
- Healthy Ageing Research Centre, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Zhao Z, Lu L, Li W. TAGLN2 promotes the proliferation, invasion, migration and epithelial-mesenchymal transition of colorectal cancer cells by activating STAT3 signaling through ANXA2. Oncol Lett 2021; 22:737. [PMID: 34466149 PMCID: PMC8387864 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2021.12998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-associated mortality worldwide and currently ranks third in the USA in terms of prevalence. Transgelin-2 (TAGLN2) was previously reported to serve as a tumor promoter in various types of cancer. The present study aimed to investigate the role of TAGLN2 in the progression of CRC and to determine the potential underlying mechanism. The expression level of TAGLN2 in CRC cells (HCT116, SNU-C1, LoVo and SW480) were first detected by reverse transcription quantitative PCR and western blotting. Following TAGLN2 knockdown through transfection with short hairpin (sh)RNAs against TAGLN2, CRC cell proliferation was determined using Cell Counting Kit-8 and 5′-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine assays. Cell migration and invasion were evaluated using wound healing and Transwell assays, respectively. The expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)2, MMP9 and proteins associated with epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), including N-cadherin (N-cad), vimentin, zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 2 (ZEB2) and E-cadherin (E-cad), were also evaluated by western blotting. Furthermore, following TAGLN2 overexpression and the use of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) inhibitors to treat CRC cells, all the aforementioned biological parameters were evaluated. The potential relationship between annexin 2 (ANXA2) and STAT3 was confirmed by western blotting analysis. The expression level of TAGLN2 was found to be particularly high in CRC cells. Following TAGLN2 knockdown, CRC cell proliferation, migration, invasion and EMT were significantly inhibited. TAGLN2 knockdown also suppressed STAT3 phosphorylation in CRC cells. In addition, the promoting effects of TAGLN2 overexpression on the progression of CRC were reversed by STAT3 inhibitor. Furthermore, ANXA2 was positively associated with STAT3. Taken together, these findings demonstrated that TAGLN2 could promote the proliferation, invasion, migration and EMT of CRC cells by activating STAT3 and regulating ANXA2 expression. This may reveal the underlying mechanism by which TAGLN2 might regulate the progression of CRC and provide potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of CRC.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhicheng Zhao
- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, P.R. China
| | - Li Lu
- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, P.R. China
| | - Weidong Li
- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Annexin A2 in Inflammation and Host Defense. Cells 2020; 9:cells9061499. [PMID: 32575495 PMCID: PMC7348701 DOI: 10.3390/cells9061499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Annexin A2 (AnxA2) is a multifunctional calcium2+ (Ca2+) and phospholipid-binding protein that is expressed in a wide spectrum of cells, including those participating in the inflammatory response. In acute inflammation, the interaction of AnxA2 with actin and adherens junction VE-cadherins underlies its role in regulating vascular integrity. In addition, its contribution to endosomal membrane repair impacts several aspects of inflammatory regulation, including lysosome repair, which regulates inflammasome activation, and autophagosome biogenesis, which is essential for macroautophagy. On the other hand, AnxA2 may be co-opted to promote adhesion, entry, and propagation of bacteria or viruses into host cells. In the later stages of acute inflammation, AnxA2 contributes to the initiation of angiogenesis, which promotes tissue repair, but, when dysregulated, may also accompany chronic inflammation. AnxA2 is overexpressed in malignancies, such as breast cancer and glioblastoma, and likely contributes to cancer progression in the context of an inflammatory microenvironment. We conclude that annexin AnxA2 normally fulfills a spectrum of anti-inflammatory functions in the setting of both acute and chronic inflammation but may contribute to disease states in settings of disordered homeostasis.
Collapse
|
6
|
Aareskjold E, Grindheim AK, Hollås H, Goris M, Lillehaug JR, Vedeler A. Two tales of Annexin A2 knock-down: One of compensatory effects by antisense RNA and another of a highly active hairpin ribozyme. Biochem Pharmacol 2019; 166:253-263. [PMID: 31158338 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2019.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
Besides altering its own expression during cell transformation, Annexin A2 is upregulated during the progression of many cancer types and also plays key roles during viral infection and multiplication. Consequently, there has been great interest in Annexin A2 as a potential drug target. The successful design of efficient in vivo delivery systems constitutes an obstacle in full exploitation of antisense and RNA-cleaving technologies for the knock-down of specific targets. Efficiency is dependent on the method of delivery and accessibility of the target. Here, hairpin ribozymes and an antisense RNA against rat annexin A2 mRNA were tested for their efficiencies in a T7-driven coupled transcription/translation system. The most efficient ribozyme and antisense RNA were subsequently inserted into a retroviral vector under the control of a tRNA promoter, in a cassette inserted between retroviral Long Terminal Repeats for stable insertion into host DNA. The Phoenix package system based on defective retroviruses was used for virus-mediated gene transfer into PC12 cells. Cells infected with the ribozyme-containing particles died shortly after infection. However, the same ribozyme showed a very high catalytic effect in vitro in cell lysates, explained by its loose hinge helix 2 region. This principle can be transferred to other ribozymes, such as those designed to cleave the guide RNA in the CRISPR/Cas9 technology, as well as to target specific viral RNAs. Interestingly, efficient down-regulation of the expression of Annexin A2 by the antisense RNA resulted in up-regulation of Annexin A7 as a compensatory effect after several cell passages. Indeed, compensatory effects have previously been observed during gene knock-out, but not during knock-down of protein expression. This highlights the problems in interpreting the phenotypic effects of knocking down the expression of a protein. In addition, these data are highly relevant when considering the effects of the CRISPR/Cas9 approach.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elin Aareskjold
- Department of Biomedicine, University of Bergen, Jonas Lies vei 91, N-5009 Bergen, Norway
| | - Ann Kari Grindheim
- Department of Biomedicine, University of Bergen, Jonas Lies vei 91, N-5009 Bergen, Norway
| | - Hanne Hollås
- Department of Biomedicine, University of Bergen, Jonas Lies vei 91, N-5009 Bergen, Norway
| | - Marianne Goris
- Department of Biomedicine, University of Bergen, Jonas Lies vei 91, N-5009 Bergen, Norway
| | - Johan R Lillehaug
- Department of Molecular Biology, University of Bergen, Thormøhlensgate 55, N-5008 Bergen, Norway
| | - Anni Vedeler
- Department of Biomedicine, University of Bergen, Jonas Lies vei 91, N-5009 Bergen, Norway.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Lenzi C, Stevens J, Osborn D, Hannah MJ, Bierings R, Carter T. Synaptotagmin 5 regulates Ca 2+-dependent Weibel-Palade body exocytosis in human endothelial cells. J Cell Sci 2019; 132:jcs.221952. [PMID: 30659119 DOI: 10.1242/jcs.221952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 01/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Elevations of intracellular free Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) are a potent trigger for Weibel-Palade body (WPB) exocytosis and secretion of von Willebrand factor (VWF) from endothelial cells; however, the identity of WPB-associated Ca2+-sensors involved in transducing acute increases in [Ca2+]i into granule exocytosis remains unknown. Here, we show that synaptotagmin 5 (SYT5) is expressed in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and is recruited to WPBs to regulate Ca2+-driven WPB exocytosis. Western blot analysis of HUVECs identified SYT5 protein, and exogenously expressed SYT5-mEGFP localised almost exclusively to WPBs. shRNA-mediated knockdown of endogenous SYT5 (shSYT5) reduced the rate and extent of histamine-evoked WPB exocytosis and reduced secretion of the WPB cargo VWF-propeptide (VWFpp). The shSYT5-mediated reduction in histamine-evoked WPB exocytosis was prevented by expression of shRNA-resistant SYT5-mCherry. Overexpression of SYT5-EGFP increased the rate and extent of histamine-evoked WPB exocytosis, and increased secretion of VWFpp. Expression of a Ca2+-binding defective SYT5 mutant (SYT5-Asp197Ser-EGFP) mimicked depletion of endogenous SYT5. We identify SYT5 as a WPB-associated Ca2+ sensor regulating Ca2+-dependent secretion of stored mediators from vascular endothelial cells.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Camille Lenzi
- Molecular and Clinical Sciences Research Institute, St George's, University of London, London SW18 ORE, UK
| | | | - Daniel Osborn
- Molecular and Clinical Sciences Research Institute, St George's, University of London, London SW18 ORE, UK
| | - Matthew J Hannah
- Microbiology Services Colindale, Public Health England, London, NW9 5EQ, UK
| | - Ruben Bierings
- Plasma Proteins, Sanquin Research and Landsteiner Laboratory, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, 1006 AD Amsterdam, PO Box 9190, The Netherlands
| | - Tom Carter
- Molecular and Clinical Sciences Research Institute, St George's, University of London, London SW18 ORE, UK
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Annexin A2 overexpression associates with colorectal cancer invasiveness and TGF-ß induced epithelial mesenchymal transition via Src/ANXA2/STAT3. Sci Rep 2018; 8:11285. [PMID: 30050103 PMCID: PMC6062537 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-29703-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Annexin A2 (ANXA2) is upregulated in several malignancies, including colorectal cancer (CRC). However, there is little knowledge on the molecular mechanisms involved to its upregulation. The aim of this study was to identify the mechanism through which ANXA2 overexpression leads to CRC progression and evaluate its potential prognostic value. We used human CRC samples to analyse the correlation between ANXA2 levels and tumour staging. ANXA2 expression was increased in CRC tissues compared to normal colon tissues. In addition, we observe increased ANXA2 levels in stage IV tumours and metastasis, when compared to stage I-III. Whereas E-cadherin, an epithelial marker, decreased in stage II-IV and increased in metastasis. We’ve also shown that TGF-β, a classic EMT inductor, caused upregulation of ANXA2, and internalization of both E-cadherin and ANXA2 in CRC cells. ANXA2 silencing hindered TGF-β-induced invasiveness, and inhibitors of the Src/ANXA2/STAT3 pathway reversed the EMT. In silico analysis confirmed overexpression of ANXA2 and association to the consensus moleculars subtypes (CMS) with the worst prognosis. Therefore, ANXA2 overexpression play a pivotal role in CRC invasiveness through Src/ANXA2/STAT3 pathway activation. The association of ANXA2 to distinct CMSs suggests the possible use of ANXA2 as a prognostic marker or directed target therapy.
Collapse
|
9
|
Holthenrich A, Gerke V. Regulation of von-Willebrand Factor Secretion from Endothelial Cells by the Annexin A2-S100A10 Complex. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19061752. [PMID: 29899263 PMCID: PMC6032327 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19061752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2018] [Revised: 06/08/2018] [Accepted: 06/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Endothelial cells serve as gatekeepers of vascular hemostasis and local inflammatory reactions. They can rapidly respond to changes in the environment, caused, for example, by blood vessel injury, tissue damage or infection, by secreting in a strictly regulated manner factors regulating these processes. These factors include adhesion receptors for circulating leukocytes and platelets, P-selectin and von-Willebrand factor (VWF) that are stored in specialized secretory granules of endothelial cells, the Weibel-Palade bodies (WPB). Acute exposure of these adhesion molecules converts the endothelial cell surface from an anti-adhesive state enabling unrestricted flow of circulating blood cells to an adhesive one capable of capturing leukocytes (through P-selectin) and platelets (through VWF). While these are important (patho)physiological responses, compromised or dysregulated WPB secretion can cause pathologies such as excessive bleeding or vascular occlusion. Several factors are involved in regulating the exocytosis of WPB and thus represent potential targets for therapeutic interventions in these pathologies. Among them, the annexin A2 (AnxA2)-S100A10 complex has been shown to participate in the tethering/docking of secretion-competent WPB at the plasma membrane, and interference with AnxA2/S100A10 expression or complex formation significantly reduces acute WPB exocytosis and VWF release. Thus, developing specific means to efficiently block AnxA2-S100A10 complex formation in endothelial cells could lead to novel avenues towards interfering with acute vascular thrombosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anna Holthenrich
- Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Centre for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Münster, Von-Esmarch-Strasse 56, 48149 Münster, Germany.
| | - Volker Gerke
- Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Centre for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Münster, Von-Esmarch-Strasse 56, 48149 Münster, Germany.
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Peterson SM, Turner JE, Harrington A, Davis-Knowlton J, Lindner V, Gridley T, Vary CPH, Liaw L. Notch2 and Proteomic Signatures in Mouse Neointimal Lesion Formation. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2018; 38:1576-1593. [PMID: 29853569 PMCID: PMC6023756 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.118.311092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2017] [Accepted: 05/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Objective— Vascular remodeling is associated with complex molecular changes, including increased Notch2, which promotes quiescence in human smooth muscle cells. We used unbiased protein profiling to understand molecular signatures related to neointimal lesion formation in the presence or absence of Notch2 and to test the hypothesis that loss of Notch2 would increase neointimal lesion formation because of a hyperproliferative injury response. Approach and Results— Murine carotid arteries isolated at 6 or 14 days after ligation injury were analyzed by mass spectrometry using a data-independent acquisition strategy in comparison to uninjured or sham injured arteries. We used a tamoxifen-inducible, cell-specific Cre recombinase strain to delete the Notch2 gene in smooth muscle cells. Vessel morphometric analysis and immunohistochemical staining were used to characterize lesion formation, assess vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, and validate proteomic findings. Loss of Notch2 in smooth muscle cells leads to protein profile changes in the vessel wall during remodeling but does not alter overall lesion morphology or cell proliferation. Loss of smooth muscle Notch2 also decreases the expression of enhancer of rudimentary homolog, plectin, and annexin A2 in vascular remodeling. Conclusions— We identified unique protein signatures that represent temporal changes in the vessel wall during neointimal lesion formation in the presence and absence of Notch2. Overall lesion formation was not affected with loss of smooth muscle Notch2, suggesting compensatory pathways. We also validated the regulation of known injury- or Notch-related targets identified in other vascular contexts, providing additional insight into conserved pathways involved in vascular remodeling.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sarah M Peterson
- From the Maine Medical Center Research Institute, Scarborough (S.M.P., J.E.T., A.H., J.D.-K., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.).,University of Maine Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Orono (S.M.P., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.)
| | - Jacqueline E Turner
- From the Maine Medical Center Research Institute, Scarborough (S.M.P., J.E.T., A.H., J.D.-K., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.)
| | - Anne Harrington
- From the Maine Medical Center Research Institute, Scarborough (S.M.P., J.E.T., A.H., J.D.-K., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.)
| | - Jessica Davis-Knowlton
- From the Maine Medical Center Research Institute, Scarborough (S.M.P., J.E.T., A.H., J.D.-K., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.).,Tufts Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, Boston, MA (J.D.-K., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.)
| | - Volkhard Lindner
- From the Maine Medical Center Research Institute, Scarborough (S.M.P., J.E.T., A.H., J.D.-K., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.).,University of Maine Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Orono (S.M.P., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.).,Tufts Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, Boston, MA (J.D.-K., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.)
| | - Thomas Gridley
- From the Maine Medical Center Research Institute, Scarborough (S.M.P., J.E.T., A.H., J.D.-K., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.).,University of Maine Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Orono (S.M.P., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.).,Tufts Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, Boston, MA (J.D.-K., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.)
| | - Calvin P H Vary
- From the Maine Medical Center Research Institute, Scarborough (S.M.P., J.E.T., A.H., J.D.-K., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.).,University of Maine Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Orono (S.M.P., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.).,Tufts Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, Boston, MA (J.D.-K., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.)
| | - Lucy Liaw
- From the Maine Medical Center Research Institute, Scarborough (S.M.P., J.E.T., A.H., J.D.-K., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.) .,University of Maine Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Orono (S.M.P., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.).,Tufts Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, Boston, MA (J.D.-K., V.L., T.G., C.P.H.V., L.L.)
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Hakobyan D, Gerke V, Heuer A. Modeling of annexin A2-Membrane interactions by molecular dynamics simulations. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0185440. [PMID: 28937994 PMCID: PMC5609761 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0185440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2017] [Accepted: 09/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
Abstract
The annexins are a family of Ca2+-regulated phospholipid binding proteins that are involved in membrane domain organization and membrane trafficking. Although they are widely studied and crystal structures are available for several soluble annexins their mode of membrane association has never been studied at the molecular level. Here we obtained molecular information on the annexin-membrane interaction that could serve as paradigm for the peripheral membrane association of cytosolic proteins by Molecular Dynamics simulations. We analyzed systems containing the monomeric annexin A2 (AnxA2), a membrane with negatively charged phosphatidylserine (POPS) lipids as well as Ca2+ ions. On the atomic level we identify the AnxA2 orientations and the respective residues which display the strongest interaction with Ca2+ ions and the membrane. The simulation results fully agree with earlier experimental findings concerning the positioning of bound Ca2+ ions. Furthermore, we identify for the first time a significant interaction between lysine residues of the protein and POPS lipids that occurs independently of Ca2+ suggesting that AnxA2-membrane interactions can also occur in a low Ca2+ environment. Finally, by varying Ca2+ concentrations and lipid composition in our simulations we observe a calcium-induced negative curvature of the membrane as well as an AnxA2-induced lipid ordering.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Davit Hakobyan
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany.,Center for Multiscale Theory and Computation (CMTC), University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
| | - Volker Gerke
- Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Center of Molecular Biology of Inflammation (ZMBE), University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
| | - Andreas Heuer
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany.,Center for Multiscale Theory and Computation (CMTC), University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Biesemann A, Gorontzi A, Barr F, Gerke V. Rab35 protein regulates evoked exocytosis of endothelial Weibel-Palade bodies. J Biol Chem 2017; 292:11631-11640. [PMID: 28566286 PMCID: PMC5512060 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m116.773333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2016] [Revised: 05/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Weibel–Palade bodies (WPB) are secretory organelles of endothelial cells that undergo evoked exocytosis following intracellular Ca2+ or cAMP elevation, thereby supplying the vasculature with factors controlling hemostasis. Several cytosolic and membrane-associated proteins, including the Rab family members Rab3, Rab15, and Rab27a, have been implicated in regulating the acute exocytosis of WPB. Here, we carried out a genome-wide screen to identify Rab pathways affecting WPB exocytosis. Overexpression of a specific subset of Rab GTPase–activating proteins (RabGAPs) inhibited histamine-evoked, Ca2+-dependent WPB exocytosis, presumably by inactivating the target Rab GTPases. Among these RabGAPs, we concentrated on TBC1D10A and showed that the inhibitory effect depends on its GAP activity. We confirmed that Rab35 was a target Rab of TBC1D10A in human endothelial cells; Rab35 interacted with TBC1D10A, and expression of the GAP-insensitive Rab35(Q67A) mutant rescued the inhibitory effect of TBC1D10A overexpression on WPB exocytosis. Furthermore, knockdown of Rab35 and expression of a dominant-negative Rab35 mutant both inhibited histamine-evoked secretion of the WPB cargos von Willebrand factor and P-selectin. Pulldown and co-immunoprecipitation experiments identified the ArfGAP with coiled-coil, Ank repeat, and pleckstrin homology domain–containing protein ACAP2 as an Rab35 effector in endothelial cells, and depletion as well as overexpression approaches revealed that ACAP2 acts as a negative regulator of WPB exocytosis. Interestingly, a known ACAP2 target, the small GTPase Arf6, supported histamine-evoked WPB exocytosis, as shown by knockdown and overexpression of a dominant-negative Arf6 mutant. Our data identify Rab35 as a novel regulator of WPB exocytosis, most likely acting through the downstream effectors ACAP2 and Arf6.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anja Biesemann
- Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Münster, D-48149 Münster, Germany
| | - Alexandra Gorontzi
- Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Münster, D-48149 Münster, Germany
| | - Francis Barr
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3QU, United Kingdom
| | - Volker Gerke
- Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, University of Münster, D-48149 Münster, Germany.
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Heitzig N, Brinkmann BF, Koerdt SN, Rosso G, Shahin V, Rescher U. Annexin A8 promotes VEGF-A driven endothelial cell sprouting. Cell Adh Migr 2017; 11:275-287. [PMID: 28060564 DOI: 10.1080/19336918.2016.1264559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
Abstract
The physiological and pathological process of angiogenesis relies on orchestrated endothelial cell (EC) adhesion, migration and formation of new vessels. Here we report that human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) deficient in Annexin A8 (AnxA8), a member of the annexin family of Ca2+- and membrane binding proteins, are strongly deficient in their ability to sprout in response to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-A, and are strongly impaired in their ability to migrate and adhere to β1 integrin-binding extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins. We find that these cells are defective in the formation of complexes containing the tetraspanin CD63, the main VEGF-A receptor VEGFR2, and the β1 integrin subunit, on the cell surface. We observe that upon VEGF-A activation of AnxA8-depleted HUVECs, VEGFR2 internalization is reduced, phosphorylation of VEGFR2 is increased, and the spatial distribution of Tyr577-phosphorylated focal adhesion kinase (pFAK577) is altered. We conclude that AnxA8 affects CD63/VEGFR2/β1 integrin complex formation, leading to hyperactivation of the VEGF-A signal transduction pathway, and severely disturbed VEGF-A-driven angiogenic sprouting.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nicole Heitzig
- a Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, and Interdisciplinary Clinical Research Center , University of Münster , Münster , Germany
| | - Benjamin F Brinkmann
- a Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, and Interdisciplinary Clinical Research Center , University of Münster , Münster , Germany
| | - Sophia N Koerdt
- a Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, and Interdisciplinary Clinical Research Center , University of Münster , Münster , Germany
| | - Gonzalo Rosso
- b Institute of Physiology II , University of Münster , Münster , Germany
| | - Victor Shahin
- b Institute of Physiology II , University of Münster , Münster , Germany
| | - Ursula Rescher
- a Institute of Medical Biochemistry, Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation, and Interdisciplinary Clinical Research Center , University of Münster , Münster , Germany
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Enrich C, Rentero C, Meneses-Salas E, Tebar F, Grewal T. Annexins: Ca 2+ Effectors Determining Membrane Trafficking in the Late Endocytic Compartment. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2017; 981:351-385. [PMID: 29594868 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-55858-5_14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
Despite the discovery of annexins 40 years ago, we are just beginning to understand some of the functions of these still enigmatic proteins. Defined and characterized by their ability to bind anionic membrane lipids in a Ca2+-dependent manner, each annexin has to be considered a multifunctional protein, with a multitude of cellular locations and diverse activities. Underlying causes for this considerable functional diversity include their capability to associate with multiple cytosolic and membrane proteins. In recent years, the increasingly recognized establishment of membrane contact sites between subcellular compartments opens a new scenario for annexins as instrumental players to link Ca2+ signalling with the integration of membrane trafficking in many facets of cell physiology. In this chapter, we review and discuss current knowledge on the contribution of annexins in the biogenesis and functioning of the late endocytic compartment, affecting endo- and exocytic pathways in a variety of physiological consequences ranging from membrane repair, lysosomal exocytosis, to cell migration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Carlos Enrich
- Departament de Biomedicina, Unitat de Biologia Cel·lular, Centre de Recerca Biomèdica (CELLEX), Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain. .,Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
| | - Carles Rentero
- Departament de Biomedicina, Unitat de Biologia Cel·lular, Centre de Recerca Biomèdica (CELLEX), Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain.,Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Elsa Meneses-Salas
- Departament de Biomedicina, Unitat de Biologia Cel·lular, Centre de Recerca Biomèdica (CELLEX), Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain.,Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Francesc Tebar
- Departament de Biomedicina, Unitat de Biologia Cel·lular, Centre de Recerca Biomèdica (CELLEX), Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain.,Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Thomas Grewal
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
| |
Collapse
|