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Effect of HGF-like basic hexapeptides on angiogenesis.

K Fazekas1, A Janovics, B Döme

  • 1Department of Tumor Progression, National Institute of Oncology, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary.

Microvascular Research
|October 27, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Small basic peptides derived from hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) show significant anti-angiogenic properties. These peptides, particularly HGF-derived ones, represent a novel class of angiogenesis modulators with potential therapeutic applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) interact with peptides via noncovalent binding to basic amino acid sequences.
  • Heparin-binding angiogenic cytokines, like hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), contain these GAG-binding sequences.
  • This suggests that small peptides derived from these cytokines may possess biological activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential biological activity of small basic peptide regions from HGF.
  • To determine if these peptides can modulate angiogenesis and endothelial cell proliferation.

Main Methods:

  • In vivo antiangiogenic activity assessed using the chorioallantoic membrane assay.
  • In vitro antiproliferative activity tested on normal human brain microvessel endothelial cells and Kaposi sarcoma cells.

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  • Sequence specificity evaluated using basic HIV-TAT peptides and scrambled hexapeptides.

    • Main Results:

    • Two HGF beta-chain peptide regions (RYRNKH512-516, HHRGK645-649) demonstrated significant in vivo antiangiogenic activity.
    • These peptides showed some in vitro antiproliferative effects on normal endothelial cells, but not on Kaposi sarcoma cells.
    • Sequence specificity was observed, with KRKRKR showing activity, but not other basic peptides or scrambled sequences.
    • The HGF-derived peptide HHRGK modulated tumor-induced angiogenesis by affecting the morphogenic phase.

    Conclusions:

    • Small basic peptides, particularly those derived from HGF, represent a new class of angiogenesis modulators.
    • These peptides interfere with specific phases of angiogenesis, suggesting therapeutic potential.
    • The findings highlight the importance of specific peptide sequences in biological activity.