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Peptides derived from cadherin juxtamembrane region inhibit platelet function
Kalyan Golla1, Ilias Stavropoulos2,3, Denis C Shields2,3
1Molecular and Cellular Therapeutics, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
Royal Society Open Science
|November 27, 2018
Summary
Researchers identified short peptide sequences from E-cadherin juxtamembrane domains (JMD) that inhibit platelet aggregation and ATP secretion. These findings suggest potential anti-thrombotic agents derived from cadherin JMD for cardiovascular disease treatment.
Area of Science:
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Signaling
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Juxtamembrane domains (JMD) of transmembrane proteins contain critical peptide sequences involved in cell signaling.
- Synthetic JMD peptides from cadherin cell adhesion proteins have demonstrated modulation of platelet function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop functional bioactive agents from bioinformatically identified critical peptide sequences.
- To investigate the effects of E- and N-cadherin JMD peptides on platelet aggregation and ATP secretion.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of overlapping 12-15 amino acid peptides from E- and N-cadherin JMD.
- Assessment of peptide effects on platelet aggregation and ATP secretion.
- Identification of critical bioactive sequences through sequential deletion and alanine scanning.
Main Results:
- Peptides from the membrane-proximal region of E-cadherin JMD inhibited platelet function.
- The K756EPLLP763 motif was identified as a critical bioactive sequence.
- Di-leucine (LL) and lysine (K) residues were crucial for peptide activity; scrambled peptides showed no effect.
Conclusions:
- E-cadherin JMD-derived peptides show potential as lead compounds for anti-thrombotic agents.
- This study enhances understanding of cadherin roles in platelet function and thrombosis.
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