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Bui Thi Phuong H, Doan Ngan H, Le Huy B, Vu Dinh H, Luong Xuan H. The amphipathic design in helical antimicrobial peptides. ChemMedChem 2024; 19:e202300480. [PMID: 38408263 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202300480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Amphipathicity is a critical characteristic of helical antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). The hydrophilic region, primarily composed of cationic residues, plays a pivotal role in the initial binding to negatively charged components on bacterial membranes through electrostatic interactions. Subsequently, the hydrophobic region interacts with hydrophobic components, inducing membrane perturbation, ultimately leading to cell death, or inhibiting intracellular function. Due to the extensive diversity of natural and synthetic AMPs with regard to the design of amphipathicity, it is complicated to study the structure-activity relationships. Therefore, this work aims to categorize the common amphipathic design and investigate their impact on the biological properties of AMPs. Besides, the connection between current structural modification approaches and amphipathic styles was also discussed.
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- Faculty of Medical Technology, PHENIKAA University, Hanoi, 12116, Vietnam
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- Center for High Technology Development, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, 11307, Vietnam
- School of Chemical Engineering -, Hanọi University of Science and Technology, 1 Dai Co Viet, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, 11615, Vietnam
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- School of Chemical Engineering -, Hanọi University of Science and Technology, 1 Dai Co Viet, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, 11615, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, PHENIKAA University, Hanoi, 12116, Vietnam
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Duque HM, Dos Santos C, Brango-Vanegas J, Díaz-Martín RD, Dias SC, Franco OL. Unwrapping the structural and functional features of antimicrobial peptides from wasp venoms. Pharmacol Res 2024; 200:107069. [PMID: 38218356 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2024.107069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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The study of wasp venoms has captured attention due to the presence of a wide variety of active compounds, revealing a diverse array of biological effects. Among these compounds, certain antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) such as mastoparans and chemotactic peptides have emerged as significant players, characterized by their unique amphipathic short linear alpha-helical structure. These peptides exhibit not only antibiotic properties but also a range of other biological activities, which are related to their ability to interact with biological membranes to varying degrees. This review article aims to provide updated insights into the structure/function relationships of AMPs derived from wasp venoms, linking this knowledge to the potential development of innovative treatments against infections.
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- Harry Morales Duque
- Centro de Análises Proteômicas e Bioquímicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Genômicas e Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica de Brasília, PC: (CEP) 70.790-160 Brasília, DF, Brazil.
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- S-Inova Biotech, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco, PC: (CEP) 79117-010 Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Centro de Análises Proteômicas e Bioquímicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Genômicas e Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica de Brasília, PC: (CEP) 70.790-160 Brasília, DF, Brazil; S-Inova Biotech, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco, PC: (CEP) 79117-010 Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Centro de Análises Proteômicas e Bioquímicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Genômicas e Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica de Brasília, PC: (CEP) 70.790-160 Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Centro de Análises Proteômicas e Bioquímicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Genômicas e Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica de Brasília, PC: (CEP) 70.790-160 Brasília, DF, Brazil; Program in Animal Biology, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF70910-900, Brazil
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- Centro de Análises Proteômicas e Bioquímicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Genômicas e Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica de Brasília, PC: (CEP) 70.790-160 Brasília, DF, Brazil; S-Inova Biotech, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco, PC: (CEP) 79117-010 Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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Ghadiri N, Javidan M, Sheikhi S, Taştan Ö, Parodi A, Liao Z, Tayybi Azar M, Ganjalıkhani-Hakemi M. Bioactive peptides: an alternative therapeutic approach for cancer management. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1310443. [PMID: 38327525 PMCID: PMC10847386 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1310443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Cancer is still considered a lethal disease worldwide and the patients' quality of life is affected by major side effects of the treatments including post-surgery complications, chemo-, and radiation therapy. Recently, new therapeutic approaches were considered globally for increasing conventional cancer therapy efficacy and decreasing the adverse effects. Bioactive peptides obtained from plant and animal sources have drawn increased attention because of their potential as complementary therapy. This review presents a contemporary examination of bioactive peptides derived from natural origins with demonstrated anticancer, ant invasion, and immunomodulation properties. For example, peptides derived from common beans, chickpeas, wheat germ, and mung beans exhibited antiproliferative and toxic effects on cancer cells, favoring cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. On the other hand, peptides from marine sources showed the potential for inhibiting tumor growth and metastasis. In this review we will discuss these data highlighting the potential befits of these approaches and the need of further investigations to fully characterize their potential in clinics.
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- Nooshin Ghadiri
- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Scientific Center for Translation Medicine, Sirius University of Science and Technology, Sochi, Russia
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- Department of Hematology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
- Regenerative and Restorative Medicine Research Center (REMER), Research Institute for Health Sciences and Technologies (SABITA), Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Thi Phuong HB, Huy BL, Van KN, Thi ND, Thi TB, Thi Hai YN, Thanh TB, Xuan HL, Thi Thanh BN. Reducing Self-Assembly by Increasing Net Charge: Effect on Biological Activity of Mastoparan C. ACS Med Chem Lett 2024; 15:69-75. [PMID: 38229756 PMCID: PMC10788938 DOI: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.3c00385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024] Open
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The ability of amphipathic peptides to arrange themselves in aqueous solutions, known as self-assembly, has been found to reduce the effectiveness of these peptides in interacting with cell membranes. Therefore, minimizing their tendency to self-assemble could be a potential strategy for enhancing the pharmacological properties of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). To explore this idea, this study prepared a series of natural peptides mastoparan C (MPC) with increased net charge and hydrophilicity via alanine-to-lysine substitution and investigated the impact on the biological activity. The preliminary data suggested the influence of both the overall positive charge and the position of a lysine residue on the self-assembly of MPC and its derivatives. Besides, the analogue MPC-A5K,A8K displayed higher anticancer activity and comparable antimicrobial activity with significantly lower hemolysis than MPC. Hence, reducing self-assembly by expanding the cationic area could be a promising approach for developing potent and selective AMPs.
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- Hai Bui Thi Phuong
- Faculty
of Pharmacy, PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
- Faculty
of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Phenikaa University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
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- Center
for High Technology Development, Vietnam
Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi 11307, Vietnam
- School
of Chemical Engineering - Hanoi University of Science and Technology, 1 Dai Co Viet, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi 11615, Vietnam
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- VNU
University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi 11310., Vietnam
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- VNU
University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi 11310., Vietnam
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- VNU
University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi 11310., Vietnam
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- VNU
University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi 11310., Vietnam
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- VNU
University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi 11310., Vietnam
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy, PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
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- VNU
University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi 11310., Vietnam
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Bui Thi Phuong H, Le Uyen C, Doan Ngan H, Luong Xuan H. Impact of chemical modifications on the antimicrobial and hemolytic activity of helical amphipathic peptide Lasioglossin LL-III. Amino Acids 2023; 55:1531-1544. [PMID: 37737904 DOI: 10.1007/s00726-023-03326-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Insect venom is abundant in potential antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), which can serve as novel alternatives to conventional antibiotics. Among them, Lasioglossin III LL-III) is a promising candidate with a broad spectrum against many fungi strains and both types of bacteria, whereas almost non-toxic to red blood cells. Many chemical approaches have been recently applied to improve its pharmacological properties and provide useful information regarding structure-activity relationships. Hence, this review focused on highlighting the lesson learned from each modification and supporting the future design of potent, selective, and metabolically stable AMPs.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Phenikaa University, Hanoi, 12116, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Medical Technology, Phenikaa University, Hanoi, 12116, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Phenikaa University, Hanoi, 12116, Vietnam.
- Phenikaa Institute for Advanced Study (PIAS), Phenikaa University, Hanoi, 12116, Vietnam.
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Phuong HBT, Tran VA, Ngoc KN, Huu VN, Thu HN, Van MC, Thi HP, Hong MN, Tran HT, Xuan HL. Effect of substituting glutamine with lysine on structural and biological properties of antimicrobial peptide Polybia-MP1. Amino Acids 2023; 55:881-890. [PMID: 37300579 DOI: 10.1007/s00726-023-03276-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The natural antimicrobial peptide Polybia-MP1 is a promising candidate for developing new treatment therapy for infection and cancer. It showed broad-spectrum antimicrobial and anticancer activity with high safety on healthy cells. However, previous sequence modification usually resulted in at least one of two consequences: a notable increase in hemolytic activity or a considerable decrease in activity against Gram-negative bacteria and cancer cells. Herein, a new approach was applied by replacing the amino acid Glutamine at position 12 with Lysine and generating the MP1-Q12K analog. Our preliminary data suggested an enhancement in antibacterial and antifungal activity, whereas the anticancer and hemolytic activity of the two peptides were comparable. Moreover, MP1-Q12K was found to be less self-assembly than Polybia-MP1, which further supports the enhancement of antimicrobial properties. Hence, this study provides new information regarding the structure-activity relationships of Polybia-MP1 and support for the development of potent, selective antimicrobial peptides.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Phenikaa University, Hanoi, 12116, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Phenikaa University, Hanoi, 12116, Vietnam
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Bioresource Research Center, Phenikaa University, Hanoi, 12116, Vietnam
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- Bioresource Research Center, Phenikaa University, Hanoi, 12116, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Phenikaa University, Hanoi, 12116, Vietnam.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Phenikaa University, Hanoi, 12116, Vietnam.
- Phenikaa Institute for Advanced Study (PIAS), Phenikaa University, Hanoi, 12116, Vietnam.
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Zhao L, Islam MS, Song P, Zhu L, Dong W. Isolation and Optimization of a Broad-Spectrum Synthetic Antimicrobial Peptide, Ap920-WI, from Arthrobacter sp. H5 for the Biological Control of Plant Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10598. [PMID: 37445776 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241310598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are naturally occurring molecules found in various organisms that can help to defend against invading microorganisms and reduce the likelihood of drug resistance development. This study focused on the isolation of new AMPs from the genome library of a Gram-positive bacterium called Arthrobacter sp. H5. To achieve this, we used the Bacillus subtilis expression system and employed bioinformatics techniques to optimize and modify the peptides, resulting in the development of a new synthetic antimicrobial peptide (SAMP). Ap920 is expected to be a new antimicrobial peptide with a high positive charge (+12.5). Through optimization, a new synthetic antimicrobial peptide, Ap920-WI, containing only 15 amino acids, was created. Thereafter, the antimicrobial and antifungal activities of Ap920-WI were determined using minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the concentration for 50% of maximal effect (EC50). The Ap920-WI peptide was observed to target the outer membrane of fungal hyphae, leading to inhibition of growth in Rhizoctonia Solani, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, and Botrytis cinerea. In plants, Ap920-WI showed significant antifungal activity and inhibited the infestation of S. sclerotiorum on rape leaves. Importantly, Ap920-WI was found to be safe for mammalian cells since it did not show any hemolytic activity against sheep red blood cells. Overall, the study found that the new synthetic antimicrobial peptide Ap920-WI exhibits broad-spectrum activity against microorganisms and may offer a new solution for controlling plant diseases, as well as hold potential for drug development.
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- Li Zhao
- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Science and Technology and the Key Lab of Crop Disease, Monitoring & Safety Control in Hubei Province, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Science and Technology and the Key Lab of Crop Disease, Monitoring & Safety Control in Hubei Province, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Science and Technology and the Key Lab of Crop Disease, Monitoring & Safety Control in Hubei Province, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Science and Technology and the Key Lab of Crop Disease, Monitoring & Safety Control in Hubei Province, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Science and Technology and the Key Lab of Crop Disease, Monitoring & Safety Control in Hubei Province, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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Ren C, Li Y, Cong Z, Li Z, Xie L, Wu S. Bioengineered bacterial outer membrane vesicles encapsulated Polybia–mastoparan I fusion peptide as a promising nanoplatform for bladder cancer immune-modulatory chemotherapy. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1129771. [PMID: 36999028 PMCID: PMC10043419 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1129771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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BackgroundNanosized bacterial outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) secreted by Gram-negative bacteria have emerged as a novel antitumor nanomedicine reagent due to their immunostimulatory properties. The encapsulated bacterial composition in OMVs can be edited via manipulating bioengineering technology on paternal bacteria, allowing us to design an ingenious antitumor platform by loading the Polybia–mastoparan I (MPI) fusion peptide into OMVs.MethodsOMVs containing the MPI fusion peptide were obtained from bioengineered Escherichia coli transformed with recombinant plasmid. The antitumor efficacy of bioengineered OMVs in vitro was verified by performing cell viability and wound-healing and apoptosis assays using MB49 and UMUC3 cells, respectively. Subcutaneous MB49 tumor-bearing mice were involved to investigate the tumor inhibition ability of bioengineered OMVs. Moreover, the activated immune response in tumor and the biosafety were also evaluated in detail.ResultsThe resulting OMVs had the successful encapsulation of MPI fusion peptides and were subjected to physical characterization for morphology, size, and zeta potential. Cell viabilities of bladder cancer cells including MB49 and UMUC3 rather than a non-carcinomatous cell line (bEnd.3) were decreased when incubated with bioengineered OMVs. In addition, bioengineered OMVs restrained migration and induced apoptosis of bladder cancer cells. With intratumor injection of bioengineered OMVs, growths of subcutaneous MB49 tumors were significantly restricted. The inherent immunostimulation of OMVs was demonstrated to trigger maturation of dendritic cells (DCs), recruitment of macrophages, and infiltration of cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs), resulting in the increased secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α, and IFN-γ). Meanwhile, several lines of evidence also indicated that bioengineered OMVs had satisfactory biosafety.ConclusionBioengineered OMVs fabricated in the present study were characterized by strong bladder cancer suppression and great biocompatibility, providing a new avenue for clinical bladder cancer therapy.
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- Chunyu Ren
- Medical College, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui, China
- Institute of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Shenzhen Following Precision Medical Research Institute, Luohu Hospital Group, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Institute of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Shenzhen Following Precision Medical Research Institute, Luohu Hospital Group, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- *Correspondence: Yangyang Li, ; Song Wu,
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- Institute of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Shenzhen Following Precision Medical Research Institute, Luohu Hospital Group, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Medical College, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui, China
- Institute of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Institute of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Shenzhen Following Precision Medical Research Institute, Luohu Hospital Group, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Medical College, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui, China
- Institute of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Shenzhen Following Precision Medical Research Institute, Luohu Hospital Group, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- South China Hospital, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- *Correspondence: Yangyang Li, ; Song Wu,
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Antitumor Activity and Mechanism of Action of the Antimicrobial Peptide AMP-17 on Human Leukemia K562 Cells. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27228109. [PMID: 36432210 PMCID: PMC9697079 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27228109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Cancer is one of the most common malignant diseases in the world. Hence, there is an urgent need to search for novel drugs with antitumor activity against cancer cells. AMP-17, a natural antimicrobial peptide derived from Musca domestica, has antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, and fungi. However, its antitumor activity and potential mechanism of action in cancer cells remain unclear. In this study, we focused on evaluating the in vitro antitumor activity and mechanism of AMP-17 on leukemic K562 cells. The results showed that AMP-17 exhibited anti-proliferative activity on K562 cells with an IC50 value of 58.91 ± 3.57 μg/mL. The membrane integrity of K562 was disrupted and membrane permeability was increased after AMP-17 action. Further observation using SEM and TEM images showed that the cell structure of AMP-17-treated cells was disrupted, with depressions and pore-like breaks on the cell surface, and vacuolated vesicles in the cytoplasm. Furthermore, further mechanistic studies indicated that AMP-17 induced excessive production of reactive oxygen species and calcium ions release in K562 cells, which led to disturbance of mitochondrial membrane potential and blocked ATP synthesis, followed by activation of Caspase-3 to induce apoptosis. In conclusion, these results suggest that the antitumor activity of AMP-17 may be achieved by disrupting cell structure and inducing apoptosis. Therefore, AMP-17 is expected to be a novel potential agent candidate for leukemia treatment.
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Bioactive Peptides and Proteins from Wasp Venoms. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12040527. [PMID: 35454116 PMCID: PMC9025469 DOI: 10.3390/biom12040527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Wasps, members of the order Hymenoptera, use their venom for predation and defense. Accordingly, their venoms contain various constituents acting on the circulatory, immune and nervous systems. Wasp venom possesses many allergens, enzymes, bioactive peptides, amino acids, biogenic amines, and volatile matters. In particular, some peptides show potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and anticoagulant activity. Additionally, proteinous components from wasp venoms can cause tissue damage or allergic reactions in organisms. These bioactive peptides and proteins involved in wasp predation and defense may be potential sources of lead pharmaceutically active molecules. In this review, we focus on the advances in bioactive peptides and protein from the venom of wasps and their biological effects, as well as the allergic reactions and immunotherapy induced by the wasp venom.
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Luong HX, Bui HTP, Tung TT. Application of the All-Hydrocarbon Stapling Technique in the Design of Membrane-Active Peptides. J Med Chem 2022; 65:3026-3045. [PMID: 35112864 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.1c01744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The threats of drug resistance and new emerging pathogens have led to an urgent need to develop alternative treatment therapies. Recently, considerable research efforts have focused on membrane-active peptides (MAPs), a category of peptides in drug discovery with antimicrobial, anticancer, and cell penetration activities that have demonstrated their potential to be multifunctional agents. Nonetheless, natural MAPs have encountered various disadvantages, which mainly include poor bioavailability, the lack of a secondary structure in short peptides, and high production costs for long peptide sequences. Hence, an "all-hydrocarbon stapling system" has been applied to these peptides and proven to effectively stabilize the helical conformations, improving proteolytic resistance and increasing both the potency and the cell permeability. In this review, we summarized and categorized the advances made using this powerful technique in the development of stapled MAPs. Furthermore, outstanding issues and suggestions for future design within each subcategory were thoroughly discussed.
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- Huy Xuan Luong
- Faculty of Pharmacy, PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam.,PHENIKAA Institute for Advanced Study (PIAS), PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam.,PHENIKAA Institute for Advanced Study (PIAS), PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
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Luong HX, Ngan HD, Thi Phuong HB, Quoc TN, Tung TT. Multiple roles of ribosomal antimicrobial peptides in tackling global antimicrobial resistance. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2022; 9:211583. [PMID: 35116161 PMCID: PMC8790363 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.211583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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In the last century, conventional antibiotics have played a significant role in global healthcare. Antibiotics support the body in controlling bacterial infection and simultaneously increase the tendency of drug resistance. Consequently, there is a severe concern regarding the regression of the antibiotic era. Despite the use of antibiotics, host defence systems are vital in fighting infectious diseases. In fact, the expression of ribosomal antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) has been crucial in the evolution of innate host defences and has been irreplaceable to date. Therefore, this valuable source is considered to have great potential in tackling the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis. Furthermore, the possibility of bacterial resistance to AMPs has been intensively investigated. Here, we summarize all aspects related to the multiple applications of ribosomal AMPs and their derivatives in combating AMR.
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- Huy Xuan Luong
- Faculty of Pharmacy, PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
- PHENIKAA Institute for Advanced Study (PIAS), PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
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- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
- PHENIKAA Institute for Advanced Study (PIAS), PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
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Natural Peptides Inducing Cancer Cell Death: Mechanisms and Properties of Specific Candidates for Cancer Therapeutics. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26247453. [PMID: 34946535 PMCID: PMC8708364 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26247453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Nowadays, cancer has become the second highest leading cause of death, and it is expected to continue to affect the population in forthcoming years. Additionally, treatment options will become less accessible to the public as cases continue to grow and disease mechanisms expand. Hence, specific candidates with confirmed anticancer effects are required to develop new drugs. Among the novel therapeutic options, proteins are considered a relevant source, given that they have bioactive peptides encrypted within their sequences. These bioactive peptides, which are molecules consisting of 2–50 amino acids, have specific activities when administered, producing anticancer effects. Current databases report the effects of peptides. However, uncertainty is found when their molecular mechanisms are investigated. Furthermore, analyses addressing their interaction networks or their directly implicated mechanisms are needed to elucidate their effects on cancer cells entirely. Therefore, relevant peptides considered as candidates for cancer therapeutics with specific sequences and known anticancer mechanisms were accurately reviewed. Likewise, those features which turn certain peptides into candidates and the mechanisms by which peptides mediate tumor cell death were highlighted. This information will make robust the knowledge of these candidate peptides with recognized mechanisms and enhance their non-toxic capacity in relation to healthy cells and further avoid cell resistance.
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Trinidad-Calderón PA, Varela-Chinchilla CD, García-Lara S. Natural Peptides Inducing Cancer Cell Death: Mechanisms and Properties of Specific Candidates for Cancer Therapeutics. Molecules 2021. [DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26247453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Nowadays, cancer has become the second highest leading cause of death, and it is expected to continue to affect the population in forthcoming years. Additionally, treatment options will become less accessible to the public as cases continue to grow and disease mechanisms expand. Hence, specific candidates with confirmed anticancer effects are required to develop new drugs. Among the novel therapeutic options, proteins are considered a relevant source, given that they have bioactive peptides encrypted within their sequences. These bioactive peptides, which are molecules consisting of 2–50 amino acids, have specific activities when administered, producing anticancer effects. Current databases report the effects of peptides. However, uncertainty is found when their molecular mechanisms are investigated. Furthermore, analyses addressing their interaction networks or their directly implicated mechanisms are needed to elucidate their effects on cancer cells entirely. Therefore, relevant peptides considered as candidates for cancer therapeutics with specific sequences and known anticancer mechanisms were accurately reviewed. Likewise, those features which turn certain peptides into candidates and the mechanisms by which peptides mediate tumor cell death were highlighted. This information will make robust the knowledge of these candidate peptides with recognized mechanisms and enhance their non-toxic capacity in relation to healthy cells and further avoid cell resistance.
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