scholarly journals ST-2191, an Anellated Bismorpholino Derivative of Oxy-Fingolimod, Shows Selective S1P1 Agonist and Functional Antagonist Potency In Vitro and In Vivo

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (17) ◽  
pp. 5134
Author(s):  
Bisera Stepanovska Tanturovska ◽  
Aleksandra Zivkovic ◽  
Faik Imeri ◽  
Thomas Homann ◽  
Burkhard Kleuser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sphingosine Kinase ◽  
Lymphoid Tissues ◽  
Cell Trafficking ◽  
T Cell Trafficking ◽  
Sphingosine Kinase 2 ◽  
S1p Receptors ◽  
Sphingosine 1 Phosphate ◽  
Lymphocyte Number

Sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) is an extensively studied signaling molecule that contributes to cell proliferation, survival, migration and other functions through binding to specific S1P receptors. The cycle of S1P1 internalization upon S1P binding and recycling to the cell surface when local S1P concentrations are low drives T cell trafficking. S1P1 modulators, such as fingolimod, disrupt this recycling by inducing persistent S1P1 internalization and receptor degradation, which results in blocked egress of T cells from the secondary lymphoid tissues. The approval of these compounds for the treatment of multiple sclerosis has placed the development of S1PR modulators in the focus of pharmacological research, mostly for autoimmune indications. Here, we report on a novel anellated bismorpholino derivative of oxy-fingolimod, named ST-2191, which exerts selective S1P1 agonist and functional antagonist potency. ST-2191 is also effective in reducing the lymphocyte number in mice, and this effect is not dependent on phosphorylation by sphingosine kinase 2 for activity. These data show that ST-2191 is a novel S1P1 modulator, but further experiments are needed to analyze the therapeutic impact of ST-2191 in animal models of autoimmune diseases.

Sphingosine 1-Phosphate Produced by Sphingosine Kinase 2 Intrinsically Controls Platelet Aggregation In Vitro and In Vivo

2015 ◽  
Vol 117 (4) ◽  
pp. 376-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Urtz ◽  
Florian Gaertner ◽  
Marie-Luise von Bruehl ◽  
Sue Chandraratne ◽  
Faridun Rahimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Aggregation ◽  
Sphingosine Kinase ◽  
Sphingosine Kinase 2 ◽  
Sphingosine 1 Phosphate

The Rac activator Tiam1 controls efficient T-cell trafficking and route of transendothelial migration

Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 113 (24) ◽  
pp. 6138-6147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Audrey Gérard ◽  
Rob A. van der Kammen ◽  
Hans Janssen ◽  
Saskia I. Ellenbroek ◽  
John G. Collard
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Transendothelial Migration ◽  
Contact Hypersensitivity ◽  
Cell Trafficking ◽  
T Cell Trafficking ◽  
Cell Arrest

Abstract Migration toward chemoattractants is a hallmark of T-cell trafficking and is essential to produce an efficient immune response. Here, we have analyzed the function of the Rac activator Tiam1 in the control of T-cell trafficking and transendothelial migration. We found that Tiam1 is required for chemokine- and S1P-induced Rac activation and subsequent cell migration. As a result, Tiam1-deficient T cells show reduced chemotaxis in vitro, and impaired homing, egress, and contact hypersensitivity in vivo. Analysis of the T-cell transendothelial migration cascade revealed that PKCζ/Tiam1/Rac signaling is dispensable for T-cell arrest but is essential for the stabilization of polarization and efficient crawling of T cells on endothelial cells. T cells that lack Tiam1 predominantly transmigrate through individual endothelial cells (transcellular migration) rather than at endothelial junctions (paracellular migration), suggesting that T cells are able to change their route of transendothelial migration according to their polarization status and crawling capacity.

scholarly journals Inhibition of sphingosine kinase 2 downregulates the expression of c-Myc and Mcl-1 and induces apoptosis in multiple myeloma

Blood ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 124 (12) ◽  
pp. 1915-1925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jagadish Kummetha Venkata ◽  
Ningfei An ◽  
Robert Stuart ◽  
Luciano J. Costa ◽  
Houjian Cai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Cell Survival ◽  
Specific Inhibitor ◽  
Sphingosine Kinase ◽  
Myeloma Cell ◽  
Myeloma Cells ◽  
Sphingosine Kinase 2 ◽  
Key Points

Key Points SK2 is overexpressed in myeloma cells and contributes to myeloma cell survival and proliferation. SK2-specific inhibitor promotes proteasome degradation of Mcl-1 and c-Myc and inhibits myeloma growth in vitro and in vivo.

scholarly journals SphK2/S1P Promotes Metastasis of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Through the PAK1/LIMK1/Cofilin1 Signaling Pathway

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiwei Shi ◽  
Ding Ma ◽  
Yin Cao ◽  
Lili Hu ◽  
Shuwen Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cell Migration ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Triple Negative Breast Cancer ◽  
Triple Negative ◽  
Sphingosine Kinase ◽  
Sphingosine Kinase 2 ◽  
Tnbc Cell ◽  
Sphingosine 1 Phosphate

BackgroundTriple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) features a poor prognosis, which is partially attributed to its high metastatic rate. However, there is no effective target for systemic TNBC therapy due to the absence of estrogen, progesterone, and human epidermal growth factor 2 receptors (ER, PR, and HER-2, respectively) in cancer. In the present study, we evaluated the role of sphingosine kinase 2 (SphK2) and its catalyst sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) in TNBC metastasis and the effect of the SphK2-specific inhibitor ABC294640 on TNBC metastasis.MethodsThe function of SphK2 and S1P in TNBC cell metastasis was evaluated using transwell migration and wound-healing assays. The molecular mechanism of SphK2/S1P mediating TNBC metastasis was investigated using Western blot, histological examination, and immunohistochemistry assays. The antitumor activity of ABC294640 was examined in an in vivo TNBC lung metastatic model.ResultsSphingosine kinase 2 promoted TNBC cell migration through the generation of S1P. Targeting SphK2 with ABC294640 inhibited TNBC lung metastasis in vivo. p21-activated kinase 1 (PAK1), p-Lin-11/Isl-1/Mec-3 kinase 1 (LIMK1), and Cofilin1 were the downstream signaling molecules of SphK2/S1P. Inhibition of PAK1 suppressed SphK2/S1P-induced TNBC cell migration.ConclusionSphingosine kinase 2/sphingosine-1-phosphate promotes TNBC metastasis through the activation of the PAK1/LIMK1/Cofilin1 signaling pathway. ABC294640 inhibits TNBC metastasis in vivo and could be developed as a novel agent for the clinical treatment of TNBC.

scholarly journals Basal and angiopoietin-1–mediated endothelial permeability is regulated by sphingosine kinase-1

Blood ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 111 (7) ◽  
pp. 3489-3497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaochun Li ◽  
Milena Stankovic ◽  
Claudine S. Bonder ◽  
Christopher N. Hahn ◽  
Michelle Parsons ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Permeability ◽  
Sphingosine Kinase ◽  
Dominant Negative ◽  
Sphingosine Kinase 1 ◽  
Sphingosine 1 Phosphate ◽  
Functional States ◽  
Interfering Rna ◽  
Angiopoietin 1

Abstract Endothelial cells (ECs) regulate the barrier function of blood vessels. Here we show that basal and angiopoietin-1 (Ang-1)–regulated control of EC permeability is mediated by 2 different functional states of sphingosine kinase-1 (SK-1). Mice depleted of SK-1 have increased vascular leakiness, whereas mice transgenic for SK-1 in ECs show attenuation of leakiness. Furthermore, Ang-1 rapidly and transiently stimulates SK-1 activity and phosphorylation, and induces an increase in intracellular sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) concentration. Overexpression of SK-1 resulted in inhibition of permeability similar to that seen for Ang-1, whereas knockdown of SK-1 by small interfering RNA blocked Ang-1-mediated inhibition of permeability. Transfection with SKS225A, a nonphosphorylatable mutant of SK-1, inhibited basal leakiness, and both SKS225A and a dominant-negative SK-1 mutant removed the capacity of Ang-1 to inhibit permeability. These effects were independent of extracellular S1P as knockdown or inhibition of S1P1, S1P2, or S1P3, did not affect the Ang-1 response. Thus, SK-1 levels in ECs powerfully regulate basal permeability in vitro and in vivo. In addition, the Ang-1–induced inhibition of leakiness is mediated through activation of SK-1, defining a new signaling pathway in the Ang-1 regulation of permeability.

Sphingosine kinase type 2 is essential for lymphopenia induced by the immunomodulatory drug FTY720

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 107 (4) ◽  
pp. 1454-1458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Zemann ◽  
Bernd Kinzel ◽  
Matthias Müller ◽  
Roland Reuschel ◽  
Diana Mechtcheriakova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sphingosine Kinase ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Sphingosine Kinase 2 ◽  
Sphingosine 1 Phosphate ◽  
Potent Agonist ◽  
Immunomodulatory Drug ◽  
Secondary Lymphoid Organs ◽  
Deficient Mice

FTY720, a potent immunomodulatory drug in phase 2/3 clinical trials, induces rapid and reversible sequestration of lymphocytes into secondary lymphoid organs, thereby preventing their migration to sites of inflammation. As prerequisite for its function, phosphorylation of FTY720 to yield a potent agonist of the sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor S1P1 is required in vivo, catalyzed by an as-yet-unknown kinase. Here, we report on the generation of sphingosine kinase 2 (SPHK2) knockout mice and demonstrate that this enzyme is essential for FTY720 phosphate formation in vivo. Consequently, administration of FTY720 does not induce lymphopenia in SPHK2-deficient mice. After direct dosage of FTY720 phosphate, lymphopenia is only transient in this strain, indicating that SPHK2 is constantly required to maintain FTY720 phosphate levels in vivo.

scholarly journals Gut microbiota modulate T cell trafficking into human colorectal cancer

Gut ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (11) ◽  
pp. 1984-1994 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleonora Cremonesi ◽  
Valeria Governa ◽  
Jesus Francisco Glaus Garzon ◽  
Valentina Mele ◽  
Francesca Amicarella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
T Cells ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Gut Microbiota ◽  
Cell Trafficking ◽  
Human Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Chemokine Production ◽  
T Cell Trafficking

ObjectiveTumour-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) favour survival in human colorectal cancer (CRC). Chemotactic factors underlying their recruitment remain undefined. We investigated chemokines attracting T cells into human CRCs, their cellular sources and microenvironmental triggers.DesignExpression of genes encoding immune cell markers, chemokines and bacterial 16S ribosomal RNA (16SrRNA) was assessed by quantitative reverse transcription-PCR in fresh CRC samples and corresponding tumour-free tissues. Chemokine receptor expression on TILs was evaluated by flow cytometry on cell suspensions from digested tissues. Chemokine production by CRC cells was evaluated in vitro and in vivo, on generation of intraperitoneal or intracecal tumour xenografts in immune-deficient mice. T cell trafficking was assessed on adoptive transfer of human TILs into tumour-bearing mice. Gut flora composition was analysed by 16SrRNA sequencing.ResultsCRC infiltration by distinct T cell subsets was associated with defined chemokine gene signatures, including CCL5, CXCL9 and CXCL10 for cytotoxic T lymphocytes and T-helper (Th)1 cells; CCL17, CCL22 and CXCL12 for Th1 and regulatory T cells; CXCL13 for follicular Th cells; and CCL20 and CCL17 for interleukin (IL)-17-producing Th cells. These chemokines were expressed by tumour cells on exposure to gut bacteria in vitro and in vivo. Their expression was significantly higher in intracecal than in intraperitoneal xenografts and was dramatically reduced by antibiotic treatment of tumour-bearing mice. In clinical samples, abundance of defined bacteria correlated with high chemokine expression, enhanced T cell infiltration and improved survival.ConclusionsGut microbiota stimulate chemokine production by CRC cells, thus favouring recruitment of beneficial T cells into tumour tissues.

scholarly journals In vitro and in vivo roles of sphingosine kinase 2 during dengue virus infection

2019 ◽  
Vol 100 (4) ◽  
pp. 629-641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wisam H. Al-Shujairi ◽  
Jennifer N. Clarke ◽  
Lorena T. Davies ◽  
Melissa R. Pitman ◽  
Julie K. Calvert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virus Infection ◽  
Dengue Virus ◽  
Sphingosine Kinase ◽  
Dengue Virus Infection ◽  
Sphingosine Kinase 2
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