Global proteomics insights for a novel small compound targeting the non-integrin Laminin Receptor in a macrophage cell model

Introduction: Monocytes and macrophages are the first barrier of the innate immune system, which interact with agents causing osteoarthritis or other conditions, leading to the release of proinflammatory mediators that exacerbate inflammation.Methods: The aim of this study was to investigate the pro...

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Main Authors: Abigail Haffner, Manoel Figueiredo Neto, C. Samuel Umbaugh, Tiago J. P. Sobreira, Timothy B. Lescun, Herman O. Sintim, Marxa L. Figueiredo
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fddsv.2023.1326736/full
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author Abigail Haffner
Manoel Figueiredo Neto
C. Samuel Umbaugh
Tiago J. P. Sobreira
Timothy B. Lescun
Herman O. Sintim
Marxa L. Figueiredo
author_facet Abigail Haffner
Manoel Figueiredo Neto
C. Samuel Umbaugh
Tiago J. P. Sobreira
Timothy B. Lescun
Herman O. Sintim
Marxa L. Figueiredo
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description Introduction: Monocytes and macrophages are the first barrier of the innate immune system, which interact with agents causing osteoarthritis or other conditions, leading to the release of proinflammatory mediators that exacerbate inflammation.Methods: The aim of this study was to investigate the proteomic changes in THP-1 monocytes differentiated to macrophages, pre- or -post small compound treatments and in the presence or absence of a proinflammatory stimulus, Lipopolysaccharide (LPS). This study aimed to discover and isolate small compounds that mimic the interaction between Pigment derived growth factor (PEDF) and its 37/67 kDa Laminin receptor (LR) with potential anti-inflammatory activity.Results: Our results suggested that novel compounds targeting the LR-PEDF interface can be useful for modulating anti-inflammatory effects. Several compounds were selected based on in silico docking at the PEDF/LR interface and examined for their ability to reduce IL-1β expression in a macrophage cell model. Compound C3 showed the highest efficacy in reducing IL-1β expression in the presence of LPS proinflammatory stimulus. Proteomics analysis revealed that C3 treatment altered the global proteomic profile of THP-1 activated macrophages, affecting pathways such as MYC targets, oxidative phosphorylation, and mTORC1 signaling.Discussion: The analysis also highlighted the involvement of key regulators, including RPSA and MYC, and their interactions with other proteins such as ribosome proteins and cell cycle regulators. Furthermore, the downregulated proteome analysis revealed shared and unique pathways affected by the treatments, including processes related to actin cytoskeleton, translation, and the inflammatory response. Protein-protein interaction networks suggested the potential involvement of transcription factors like MYC and the interconnectedness of signaling pathways in mediating such as the effects of the treatments. Overall, these findings provide valuable insights into the potential anti-inflammatory activity and underlying mechanisms of compound C3, emphasizing its relevance for further investigation in the context of inflammatory conditions.
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spelling doaj.art-92a83a254fdb4439b42799109c5033e22023-12-18T15:33:10ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Drug Discovery2674-03382023-12-01310.3389/fddsv.2023.13267361326736Global proteomics insights for a novel small compound targeting the non-integrin Laminin Receptor in a macrophage cell modelAbigail Haffner0Manoel Figueiredo Neto1C. Samuel Umbaugh2Tiago J. P. Sobreira3Timothy B. Lescun4Herman O. Sintim5Marxa L. Figueiredo6Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United StatesDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United StatesDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United StatesBindley Bioscience Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United StatesDepartment of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United StatesDepartment of Chemistry, Institute for Drug Discovery, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United StatesDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United StatesIntroduction: Monocytes and macrophages are the first barrier of the innate immune system, which interact with agents causing osteoarthritis or other conditions, leading to the release of proinflammatory mediators that exacerbate inflammation.Methods: The aim of this study was to investigate the proteomic changes in THP-1 monocytes differentiated to macrophages, pre- or -post small compound treatments and in the presence or absence of a proinflammatory stimulus, Lipopolysaccharide (LPS). This study aimed to discover and isolate small compounds that mimic the interaction between Pigment derived growth factor (PEDF) and its 37/67 kDa Laminin receptor (LR) with potential anti-inflammatory activity.Results: Our results suggested that novel compounds targeting the LR-PEDF interface can be useful for modulating anti-inflammatory effects. Several compounds were selected based on in silico docking at the PEDF/LR interface and examined for their ability to reduce IL-1β expression in a macrophage cell model. Compound C3 showed the highest efficacy in reducing IL-1β expression in the presence of LPS proinflammatory stimulus. Proteomics analysis revealed that C3 treatment altered the global proteomic profile of THP-1 activated macrophages, affecting pathways such as MYC targets, oxidative phosphorylation, and mTORC1 signaling.Discussion: The analysis also highlighted the involvement of key regulators, including RPSA and MYC, and their interactions with other proteins such as ribosome proteins and cell cycle regulators. Furthermore, the downregulated proteome analysis revealed shared and unique pathways affected by the treatments, including processes related to actin cytoskeleton, translation, and the inflammatory response. Protein-protein interaction networks suggested the potential involvement of transcription factors like MYC and the interconnectedness of signaling pathways in mediating such as the effects of the treatments. Overall, these findings provide valuable insights into the potential anti-inflammatory activity and underlying mechanisms of compound C3, emphasizing its relevance for further investigation in the context of inflammatory conditions.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fddsv.2023.1326736/fullsmall moleculesPEDFnon-integrin laminin receptorRPSAdrug discoveryanti-inflammatory
spellingShingle Abigail Haffner
Manoel Figueiredo Neto
C. Samuel Umbaugh
Tiago J. P. Sobreira
Timothy B. Lescun
Herman O. Sintim
Marxa L. Figueiredo
Global proteomics insights for a novel small compound targeting the non-integrin Laminin Receptor in a macrophage cell model
Frontiers in Drug Discovery
small molecules
PEDF
non-integrin laminin receptor
RPSA
drug discovery
anti-inflammatory
title Global proteomics insights for a novel small compound targeting the non-integrin Laminin Receptor in a macrophage cell model
title_full Global proteomics insights for a novel small compound targeting the non-integrin Laminin Receptor in a macrophage cell model
title_fullStr Global proteomics insights for a novel small compound targeting the non-integrin Laminin Receptor in a macrophage cell model
title_full_unstemmed Global proteomics insights for a novel small compound targeting the non-integrin Laminin Receptor in a macrophage cell model
title_short Global proteomics insights for a novel small compound targeting the non-integrin Laminin Receptor in a macrophage cell model
title_sort global proteomics insights for a novel small compound targeting the non integrin laminin receptor in a macrophage cell model
topic small molecules
PEDF
non-integrin laminin receptor
RPSA
drug discovery
anti-inflammatory
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fddsv.2023.1326736/full
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