scholarly journals Stem Rust Spores Elicit Rapid RPG1 Phosphorylation

2010 ◽  
Vol 23 (12) ◽  
pp. 1635-1642 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayaveeramuthu Nirmala ◽  
Tom Drader ◽  
Xianming Chen ◽  
Brian Steffenson ◽  
Andris Kleinhofs

Stem rust threatens cereal production worldwide. Understanding the mechanism by which durable resistance genes, such as Rpg1, function is critical. We show that the RPG1 protein is phosphorylated within 5 min by exposure to spores from avirulent but not virulent races of stem rust. Transgenic mutants encoding an RPG1 protein with an in vitro inactive kinase domain fail to phosphorylate RPG1 in vivo and are susceptible to stem rust, demonstrating that phosphorylation is a prerequisite for disease resistance. Protein kinase inhibitors prevent RPG1 phosphorylation and result in susceptibility to stem rust, providing further evidence for the importance of phosphorylation in disease resistance. We conclude that phosphorylation of the RPG1 protein by the kinase activity of the pK2 domain induced by the interaction with an unknown pathogen spore product is required for resistance to the avirulent stem rust races. The pseudokinase pK1 domain is required for disease resistance but not phosphorylation. The very rapid phosphorylation of RPG1 suggests that an effector is already present in or on the stem rust urediniospores when they are placed on the leaf surface. However, spores must be alive, as determined by their ability to germinate, in order to elicit RPG1 phosphorylation.

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongyu Tao ◽  
Ling Zuo ◽  
Huanli Xu ◽  
Cong Li ◽  
Gan Qiao ◽  
...  

Background: In recent years, many novel alkaloids with anticancer activity have been found in China, and some of them are promising for developing as anticancer agents. Objective: This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the information about alkaloid anticancer agents disclosed in Chinese patents, and discusses their potential to be developed as anticancer drugs used clinically. Methods: Anticancer alkaloids disclosed in Chinese patents in recent 5 years were presented according to their mode of actions. Their study results published on PubMed, and SciDirect databases were presented. Results: More than one hundred anticancer alkaloids were disclosed in Chinese patents and their mode of action referred to arresting cell cycle, inhibiting protein kinases, affecting DNA synthesis and p53 expression, etc. Conclusion: Many newly found alkaloids displayed potent anticancer activity both in vitro and in vivo, and some of the anticancer alkaloids acted as protein kinase inhibitors or CDK inhibitors possess the potential for developing as novel anticancer agents.


NAR Cancer ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amrita Sule ◽  
Jinny Van Doorn ◽  
Ranjini K Sundaram ◽  
Sachita Ganesa ◽  
Juan C Vasquez ◽  
...  

Abstract Mutations in the isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 and -2 (IDH1/2) genes were first identified in glioma and acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and subsequently found in multiple other tumor types. These neomorphic mutations convert the normal product of enzyme, α-ketoglutarate (αKG), to the oncometabolite 2-hydroxyglutarate (2HG). Our group recently demonstrated that 2HG suppresses the high-fidelity homologous recombination (HR) DNA repair pathway, resulting in a state referred to as ‘BRCAness’, which confers exquisite sensitivity to poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors. In this study, we sought to elucidate sensitivity of IDH1/2-mutant cells to DNA damage response (DDR) inhibitors and, whether combination therapies could enhance described synthetic lethal interactions. Here, we report that ATR (ataxia telangiectasia and Rad3-related protein kinase) inhibitors are active against IDH1/2-mutant cells, and that this activity is further potentiated in combination with PARP inhibitors. We demonstrate this interaction across multiple cell line models with engineered and endogenous IDH1/2 mutations, with robust anti-tumor activity in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, we found ATR and PARP inhibitor treatment induces premature mitotic entry, which is significantly elevated in the setting of IDH1/2-mutations. These data highlight the potential efficacy of targeting HR defects in IDH1/2-mutant cancers and support the development of this combination in future clinical trials.


Author(s):  
Eleanor Jing Yi Cheong ◽  
Daniel Zhi Wei Ng ◽  
Sheng Yuan Chin ◽  
Ziteng Wang ◽  
Eric Chun Yong Chan

Background and Purpose Rivaroxaban is emerging as a viable anticoagulant for the pharmacological management of cancer associated venous thromboembolism (CA-VTE). Being eliminated via CYP3A4/2J2-mediated metabolism and organic anion transporter 3 (OAT3)/P-glycoprotein-mediated renal secretion, rivaroxaban is susceptible to drug-drug interactions (DDIs) with protein kinase inhibitors (PKIs), erlotinib and nilotinib. Physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modelling was applied to interrogate the DDIs for dose adjustment of rivaroxaban in CA-VTE. Experimental Approach The inhibitory potencies of erlotinib and nilotinib on CYP3A4/2J2-mediated metabolism of rivaroxaban were characterized. Using prototypical OAT3 inhibitor ketoconazole, in vitro OAT3 inhibition assays were optimized to ascertain the in vivo relevance of derived inhibitory constants (K). DDIs between rivaroxaban and erlotinib or nilotinib were investigated using iteratively verified PBPK model. Key Results Mechanism-based inactivation (MBI) of CYP3A4-mediated rivaroxaban metabolism by both PKIs and MBI of CYP2J2 by erlotinib were established. The importance of substrate specificity and nonspecific binding to derive OAT3-inhibitory K values of ketoconazole and nilotinib for the accurate prediction of DDIs was illustrated. When simulated rivaroxaban exposure variations with concomitant erlotinib and nilotinib therapy were evaluated using published dose-exposure equivalence metrics and bleeding risk analyses, dose reductions from 20 mg to 15 mg and 10 mg in normal and mild renal dysfunction, respectively, were warranted. Conclusion and Implications We established the PBPK-DDI platform to prospectively interrogate and manage clinically relevant interactions between rivaroxaban and PKIs in patients with underlying renal impairment. Rational dose adjustments were proposed, attesting to the capacity of PBPK modelling in facilitating precision medicine.


2010 ◽  
Vol 222 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Ngô ◽  
Carole Nicco ◽  
Mahaut Leconte ◽  
Christiane Chéreau ◽  
Sylviane Arkwright ◽  
...  

2000 ◽  
Vol 113 (21) ◽  
pp. 3725-3736 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Danninger ◽  
M. Gimona

The calponin family of F-actin-, tropomyosin- and calmodulin-binding proteins currently comprises three genetic variants. Their functional roles implicated from in vitro studies include the regulation of actomyosin interactions in smooth muscle cells (h1 calponin), cytoskeletal organisation in non-muscle cells (h2 calponin) and the control of neurite outgrowth (acidic calponin). We have now investigated the effects of calponin (CaP) isoforms and their C-terminal deletion mutants on the actin cytoskeleton by time lapse video microscopy of GFP fusion proteins in living smooth muscle cells and fibroblasts. It is shown that h1 CaP associates with the actin stress fibers in the more central part of the cell, whereas h2 CaP localizes to the ends of stress fibres and in the motile lamellipodial protrusions of spreading cells. Cells expressing h2 CaP spread more efficiently than those expressing h1 CaP and expression of GFP h1 CaP resulted in reduced cell motility in wound healing experiments. Notably, expression of GFP h1 CaP, but not GFP h2 CaP, conferred increased resistance of the actin cytoskeleton to the actin polymerization antagonists cytochalasin B and latrunculin B, as well as to the protein kinase inhibitors H7-dihydrochloride and rho-kinase inhibitor Y-27632. These data point towards a dual role of CaP in the stabilization and regulation of the actin cytoskeleton in vivo. Deletion studies further identify an autoregulatory role for the unique C-terminal tail sequences in the respective CaP isoforms.


Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 1947-1947
Author(s):  
Elias Jabbour ◽  
Hagop Kantarjian ◽  
Dan Jones ◽  
Susan O’Brien ◽  
Stefan Faderl ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: 2ndgeneration TKI have shown preclinical activity against imatinib resistant BCR-ABL mutations with the exception of T315I. Relative sensitivities of different mutations to various TKI differ. The clinical response of BCR-ABL with particular mutations has been modeled by classifying each mutation based on the in vitro IC50 for each drug against kinase activity for BCR-ABL with that mutation into high, intermediate, and low sensitivity groups. Study Aims: We investigated how patients (pts) with tumors with particular intermediate sensitivity BCR-ABL KD mutations against one TKI responded before and after shift to an alternative TKI that would be predicted to have more potency. Methods: Mutation sensitivity was defined by the IC50 for each specific drug(O’Hare, Can Res2005;65:4500; Bradeen, Blood2006;108:2332). Mutations with intermediate sensitivity to dasatinib (D) and nilotinib (N) were defined as those with an IC50 of 2–20 nM and 200–450 nM. Results: We identified 30 pts who developed intermediate sensitivity mutations to N or D, with median age of 54 years (36–96) followed for 24 months (mo) (6–38) from the start of therapy with 2nd generation TKI. 24 pts had such mutations at the start of 2nd line therapy, with N (n=15: 4 CP,6 AP,5 BP), or D (n=9: 6 CP,3 AP). 7/15 (47%) responded to N (best responses: 1 CMR, 1 MMR, 1 CCyR,1 MiCyR, 3 CHR) for a median of 18 mo (3–33). 3 have ongoing responses: 2 with F317L have CMR and PCyR at 17 and 29 mo, and 1 (F359C) a CCyR at 33 mo. 8/11 (89%) responded to D (3 CCyR, 4 CHR, 1 PHR) for a median of 16 mo (4–29); 2 (both Y253H) have an ongoing CCyR at 24 and 29 mo (Table 1).14 received 3rd line TKI [2 N (2 CP), 9 D (2 CP, 4 AP, 3 BP), 3 bosutinib (3 CP), 1 INNO-406 (1 CP)], and 3 pts 4th line TKI [1 N (1 CP), 2 INNO-406 (1 AP, 1 CP)]. 7/9 pts responded to D as 3rd line for a median of 11 mo (3–22) with 1 ongoing CCyR at 22 mo (F359V). 1/2 pts with F317L who failed D responded to N (ongoing CCyR at 3 mo) (Table 2). Three pts in CP (2 F317L, 1 V299L) received bosutinib as 3rd line: 2 (both F317L) had a transient CHR (6 and 9 mo). INNO-406 was used as 3rd line in 1 in CP (Y253H) and 4th line in 2 [CP (F317L), AP (V299L)] with no response. Conclusion: Clinical efficacy of 2nd generation TKI correlates with in vitro sensitivity of KD-mutations. In pts failing a TKI in whom a mutation with intermediate in vitro sensitivity to this agent is detected, change to an agent with better in vitro potency against such mutation may improve the response. Table 1. Dasatinib Nilotinib Best response (%) Best response (%) Cytogenetic Cytogenetic Mutation CHR Any CCyR CHR Any CCyR Intermediate sensitivity to N Y253F/H 1/3 (33) 2/3 (66) 2/3 (66) 0 1/3 (33) 0 E255G/K/V 1/1 (100) 0 0 2/6 (33) 0 0 F359C/V 1/2 (50) 0 0 0 1/2 (50) 1/2 (50) Intermediate sensitivity to D F317L 2/3 (66) 0 0 1/4 (25) 2/4 (50) 2/4 (50) Table 2. Nilotinib followed by Dasatinib Dasatinib followed by Nilotinib Best response (%) Best response (%) Cytogenetic Cytogenetic Mutation CHR Any CCyR CHR Any CCyR NA=Not applicable Intermediate sensitivity to N Y253F/H 1/3 (33) 1/3 (33) 0 NA NA NA E255G/K/V 0 2/3 (66) 1/3 (33) NA NA NA F359C/V 2/3 (66) 1/3 (33) 1/3 (33) NA NA NA Intermediate sensitivity to D F317L NA NA NA 0 0 1/2 (50)


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Huyan Meng ◽  
Guowei Wu ◽  
Xinsuo Zhao ◽  
Anhui Wang ◽  
Dekang Li ◽  
...  

AbstractRIPK1, a death domain-containing kinase, has been recognized as an important therapeutic target for inhibiting apoptosis, necroptosis, and inflammation under pathological conditions. RIPK1 kinase inhibitors have been advanced into clinical studies for the treatment of various human diseases. One of the current bottlenecks in developing RIPK1 inhibitors is to discover new approaches to inhibit this kinase as only limited chemotypes have been developed. Here we describe Necrostatin-34 (Nec-34), a small molecule that inhibits RIPK1 kinase with a mechanism distinct from known RIPK1 inhibitors such as Nec-1s. Mechanistic studies suggest that Nec-34 stabilizes RIPK1 kinase in an inactive conformation by occupying a distinct binding pocket in the kinase domain. Furthermore, we show that Nec-34 series of compounds can synergize with Nec-1s to inhibit RIPK1 in vitro and in vivo. Thus, Nec-34 defines a new strategy to target RIPK1 kinase and provides a potential option of combinatorial therapy for RIPK1-mediated diseases.


2008 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Schleiss ◽  
Jan Eickhoff ◽  
Sabrina Auerochs ◽  
Martina Leis ◽  
Silke Abele ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Shangfei Wei ◽  
Tianming Zhao ◽  
Jie Wang ◽  
Xin Zhai

: Allostery is an efficient and particular regulatory mechanism to regulate protein functions. Different from conserved orthosteric sites, allosteric sites have distinctive functional mechanism to form the complex regulatory network. In drug discovery, kinase inhibitors targeting the allosteric pockets have received extensive attention for the advantages of high selectivity and low toxicity. The approval of trametinib as the first allosteric inhibitor validated that allosteric inhibitors could be used as effective therapeutic drugs for treatment of diseases. To date, a wide range of allosteric inhibitors have been identified. In this perspective, we outline different binding modes and potential advantages of allosteric inhibitors. In the meantime, the research processes of typical and novel allosteric inhibitors are described briefly in terms of structureactivity relationships, ligand-protein interactions and in vitro and in vivo activity. Additionally, challenges as well as opportunities are presented.


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