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14. EP4 receptor agonist CAY10598 upregulates ROS-dependent Hsp90 cleavage in colorectal cancer cells.

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Chae, In Gyung, Jung, Joohee, Kim, Do-Hee, Choi, Joon-Seok, and Chun, Kyung-Soo

Subjects
G protein coupled receptors, ONCOGENIC proteins, MOLECULAR chaperones, REACTIVE oxygen species, COLON cancer
Abstract

Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) interacts with four specific G protein-coupled receptors, namely EP1, EP2, EP3, and EP4, playing a pivotal role in determining the fate of cells. Our previous findings highlighted that stimulating the EP4 receptor with its agonist, CAY10598, triggers apoptosis in colon cancer HCT116 cells via the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). This process also reduces the phosphorylation of the oncogenic protein JAK2 and leads to its degradation in these cells. In this study, our goal was to explore the pathways through which CAY10598 leads to JAK2 degradation. We focused on Hsp90, a heat shock protein family member known for its role as a molecular chaperone maintaining the stability of several key proteins including EGFR, MET, Akt, and JAK2. Our results show that CAY10598 decreases the levels of client proteins of Hsp90 in HCT116 cells, an effect reversible by pretreatment with the ROS scavenger N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) or the proteasome inhibitor MG132, indicating that the degradation is likely driven by ROS. Furthermore, we observed that CAY10598 cleaves both α and β isoforms of Hsp90, the process inhibited by NAC. Inhibition of EP4 with the antagonist GW627368x not only prevented the degradation of Hsp90 client proteins but also the cleavage of Hsp90 itself in CAY10598-treated HCT116 cells. Additionally, CAY10598 suppressed the growth of HCT116 cells implanted in mice. Our findings reveal that CAY10598 induces apoptosis in cancer cells by a novel mechanism involving the ROS-dependent cleavage of Hsp90, thereby inhibiting the function of crucial Hsp90 client proteins. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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20. Stapled Peptides: An Innovative and Ultimate Future Drug Offering a Highly Powerful and Potent Therapeutic Alternative.

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Kim, Do-Hee and Kang, Sung-Min

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*ANTIMICROBIAL peptides, *PEPTIDES, *BIOMIMETIC chemicals, *MEMBRANE permeability (Biology), *CELL permeability
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Peptide-based therapeutics have traditionally faced challenges, including instability in the bloodstream and limited cell membrane permeability. However, recent advancements in α-helix stapled peptide modification techniques have rekindled interest in their efficacy. Notably, these developments ensure a highly effective method for improving peptide stability and enhancing cell membrane penetration. Particularly in the realm of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), the application of stapled peptide techniques has significantly increased peptide stability and has been successfully applied to many peptides. Furthermore, constraining the secondary structure of peptides has also been proven to enhance their biological activity. In this review, the entire process through which hydrocarbon-stapled antimicrobial peptides attain improved drug-like properties is examined. First, the essential secondary structural elements required for their activity as drugs are validated, specific residues are identified using alanine scanning, and stapling techniques are strategically incorporated at precise locations. Additionally, the mechanisms by which these structure-based stapled peptides function as AMPs are explored, providing a comprehensive and engaging discussion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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21. Structural Perspectives on Metal Dependent Roles of Ferric Uptake Regulator (Fur).

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Kang, Sung-Min, Kang, Hoon-Seok, Chung, Woo-Hyun, Kang, Kyu-Tae, and Kim, Do-Hee

Subjects
DNA-binding proteins, DRUG discovery, IRON in the body, CARRIER proteins, NUCLEOTIDE sequence
Abstract

Iron is crucial for the metabolism and growth of most prokaryotic cells. The ferric uptake regulator (Fur) protein plays a central role in regulating iron homeostasis and metabolic processes in bacteria. It ensures the proper utilization of iron and the maintenance of cellular functions in response to environmental cues. Fur proteins are composed of an N-terminal DNA-binding domain (DBD) and a C-terminal dimerization domain (DD), typically existing as dimers in solution. Fur proteins have conserved metal-binding sites named S1, S2, and S3. Among them, site S2 serves as a regulatory site, and metal binding at S2 results in conformational changes. Additionally, as a transcriptional regulator, Fur specifically binds to a consensus DNA sequence called the Fur box. To elucidate the structural and functional properties of Fur proteins, various structures of metal- or DNA-bound Fur proteins or apo-Fur proteins have been determined. In this review, we focus on the structural properties of Fur proteins according to their ligand-bound state and the drug development strategies targeting Fur proteins. This information provides valuable insights for drug discovery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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