整合蛋白介导的信号传导研究进展

整合蛋白是一类分布广泛的细胞粘附分子。细胞表面的整合蛋白与相应的配体结合后,可将胞外信号传入胞内。此种信号传导途径涉及到多种蛋白激酶、ＳＨ２－ＳＨ３衔接蛋白、小分子量ＧＴＰ酶以及磷脂酶等,其中聚焦粘附激酶的结构及其功能研究进展迅速。     

Talin与整合蛋白的激活

整合蛋白的激活是通过细胞内信号来调控的,通过对整合蛋白胞质结构域的作用,诱导整合蛋白胞外结构域构象产生变化,从而导致整合蛋白对配体亲和力的增加。近来的研究结果表明talin与整合蛋白β尾部的结合是整合蛋白激活通路中最重要的环节。     

整合蛋白介导的信号转导研究进展

整合蛋白介导的信号转导研究进展傅剑,查锡良（上海医科大学生物化学教研室,上海２０００３２）关键词整合蛋白,信号转导,粘着斑激酶整合蛋白（Ｉｎｔｅｇｒｉｎ）是介导细胞和细胞外基质粘附的主要细胞表面受体家族,某些整合蛋白还介导细胞—细胞粘附作用。各种整合...     

TGF-β1短时处理降低肝癌细胞与Fn的粘附及FAK的磷酸化

为了研究TGF-β1对α5β1整合蛋白所介导的信号转导通路是否有快速的信号调节作用,本文用TGF-β1短时(10min)处理SMMC7721细胞,发现当经TGFβ1预处理的细胞与Fn粘附时,细胞与Fn的粘附力下降,由Fn与整合蛋白的结合而诱导发生的FAK的酪氨酸磷酸化随着TGF-β1浓度的增加而降低。而TGF-β1短时处理并未改变整合蛋白α5、β1亚基的表达。此外,贴壁生长于培养皿的细胞的FAK磷酸化程度在TGF-β1短时处理后也下降,甚至检测不出。提示TGF-β1可能通过某种信号通路快速调节了整合蛋白与配体的亲和力以及下游信号分子FAK的磷酸化。从而影响了细胞内骨架蛋白结构的完整性,使细胞发生去极性化,有利于细胞在迁移早期的松脱。     

转化生长因子-β对整合蛋白表达与活性的调节

转化生长因子 β(ＴＧＦ β)是一类多功能肽类生长因子 ,具有特异的受体及信号转导系统 ,在控制细胞生长、分化、凋亡等方面均起重要作用。已经发现ＴＧＦ β通过细胞内信号转导分子Ｓｍａｄｓ调控各种基因的表达 ,从而在控制细胞外基质蛋白及细胞表面整合蛋白的合成中起重要作用[1] 。整合蛋白是一类存在于细胞表面的跨膜粘附分子 ,主要介导细胞与细胞外基质 (ＥＣＭ)及细胞与细胞之间的粘附作用。整合蛋白由α和 β两种亚基以异源二聚体的形式组成二十余种不同的受体 ,现已证实在伤口愈合、炎症反应、血栓形成、肿瘤发生以及迁移等许多过…     

胰岛素受体底物蛋白家族的结构与功能研究进展

胰岛素受体底物蛋白家族(insulin receptor substrate,IRS)具有衔接蛋白功能,可通过结合于跨膜受体而协调胞外信号向胞内的传递,进而激活PI3K/Akt和MAPK这两条经典的信号通路,从而调节细胞生长、增殖、代谢和存活等生物学过程。研究显示,IRS蛋白的表达水平或功能异常常与肿瘤、糖尿病和心血管疾病的发生发展密切相关。本文就IRS蛋白结构、在信号传导过程中的调控作用及其对肿瘤、糖尿病和心血管疾病发生发展的影响进行综述。     

pp125^FAK及其在整合蛋白信号传递中的作用

ｐｐ１２５＾ＦＡＫ为最近发现的一种非受体类胞浆酪酸蛋白激酶，具有其独特的结构功能特征，在整合蛋白介导的细胞外基质分子向胞内传递信号中扮演关键必角色，本文对ｐｐ１２５＾ＦＡＫ的分子结构，功能特征及其在整合蛋白信号传递中的作用进行综述。     

胞内接头蛋白TRAFs家族

肿瘤坏死因子（tumor necrosis factor,TNF）受体相关因子（receptor-associated factor,TRAF）家族是一类胞内接头蛋白,能介导TNF受体和Toll-like／IL-1受体超家族成员与多种下游信号通路包括NF—κB（nuclear factor κB）和JNK（Jun N-terminal kinase）的信号传导。TRAF蛋白家族参与调控细胞增殖、分化乃至凋亡等生理过程。由于其在信号通路中的关键作用,TRAFS蛋白的失调与多种疾病的发生相关。本文结合最新的研究进展对TRAFs蛋白家族在信号传导通路中的地位进行介绍,并探讨了TRAFs及其相关蛋白在临床上可能的应用前景。     

Ezrin蛋白信号转导通路及其对肿瘤侵袭转移的最新进展

肿瘤转移是一个多阶段、多途径、涉及多基因及其信号通路变化的一系列复杂过程。了解肿瘤转移相关基因的信号传导通路以及对肿瘤转移的作用机制,为寻找抑制肿瘤转移的关键靶点具有重要的意义。Ezrin高表达与肿瘤转移密切相关,它可通过改变肿瘤细胞极性及细胞运动、调节肿瘤细胞间黏附及细胞与细胞外基质黏附、参与肿瘤细胞内信号转导而影响恶性肿瘤转移。Ezrin过度表达可以破坏正常细胞内信号传递网络的平衡,其中主要涉及的为细胞信号转导相关分子(Rho)及受体酪氨酸蛋白激酶等信号传导途径。Ezrin借助于细胞内错综复杂的信号转导网络调控细胞的形态构成、黏附、吞噬、运动、血管形成等一系列的生物学过程,最终实现肿瘤细胞的侵袭和转移。本文就Ezrin蛋白的信号转导通路及其对肿瘤转移作用的研究进展做一综述。     

mTOR信号通路与调节

哺乳动物雷帕霉素靶蛋白mTOR是一种非典型丝氨酸／苏氨酸蛋白激酶,可整合细胞外信号,磷酸化下游靶蛋白核糖体p70S6激酶,如S6K1及4E—BP1,影响转录与翻译,从而参与调控细胞生长、增殖等过程。近年来研究发现,调控mTOR通路可以干预某些疾病的病理过程。mTOR研究的新发现,可望为今后相关疾病的治疗提供新的靶点。     

Evaluation of Integrin Molecules Involved in Substrate Adhesion

Integrins were cross-linked to their extracellular matrix ligands using non-penetrating chemical cross-linkers. This procedure did not disturb the distribution of integrin in the adhesion structure and adhesion plaque integrin staining remained even when the cultures were extracted with ionic detergents. 80-90% of the pi integrin in the cross-linked culture was extracted with RIPA buffer and the remaining 10-20% was recovered following reversal of the cross-linking. This separated two distinct integrin pools, one which can be cross-linked to substrate bound extracellular matrix and one which is not. The specificity of this procedure for cross-linking of integrins involved in substrate adhesion was demonstrated using NIH 3T3 cells which express both α5β1 and α5β1 integrins. α6 was cross-linked only in cells plated on laminin whereas α5 was cross-linked when fibronectin was present. Using antisera directed to the cytoplasmic domains of either α5 or β1 integrin, it was demonstrated that these domains can be blocked in the intact cell but the blocking can be removed using ionic detergent extraction after chemical cross-linking. The extracellular matrix associated with the substrate surface but not that associated with the media exposed surface is both cross-linked and retained on the plastic dish following cross-linking.     

整联蛋白与其配体结合的分子机制研究进展

整联蛋白是细胞表面的主要膜受体,具有介导细胞与细胞基质间的黏附及病毒吸附细胞等功能。αⅠ结构域型整联蛋白和非αⅠ结构域型整联蛋白与配体结合的方式各异。对整联蛋白-配体复合物分子结构的研究表明,整联蛋白利用其配体结合位点的αMIDAS（依赖金属离子的吸附位点）、βMIDAS与各种类型配体结合。     

Specific integrin subunits in bovine oocytes, including novel sequences for alpha 6 and beta 3 subunits

Integrins facilitate attachment of cells to the extra-cellular matrix, often binding the arginine-glycine-aspartic acid tri-peptide motif, thus facilitating cell migration, mediating cell-cell adhesion, linking the extracellular matrix (ECM) with cytoskeletal elements, and acting as signaling molecules. Adhesion activates signaling mechanisms that regulate integrin function, cytoskeletal assembly, cell behavior, and protein synthesis. Immunofluorescence was used to determine the presence of integrin alpha and beta subunits on the surface of bovine oocytes using a panel of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) specific for alphaL, alphaM, alphaX, alphaV, alpha2, alpha4, alpha6, beta1, beta2, and beta3 antigens, with multiple antibodies for each subunit. Confocal microscopy indicated the presence of alphaV, alpha6, alpha4, alpha2, ss1, and ss3 integrin subunits on the plasma membrane of bovine oocytes. The presence of these subunits was verified by RT-PCR analysis using primers designed based on known gene sequences of bovine integrin subunits, or by using sequence information using bovine expressed sequence tags (EST) compared with known human and murine integrin subunit gene sequence information. Previously unpublished sequence information for bovine alpha6 and beta3 integrins was determined. The presence of these integrin subunits on the bovine oocyte vitelline membrane supports the hypothesis that sperm-oocyte interactions in the bovine are mediated by integrins.     

Marching at the front and dragging behind: differential alphaVbeta3-integrin turnover regulates focal adhesion behavior.

Integrins are cell-substrate adhesion molecules that provide the essential link between the actin cytoskeleton and the extracellular matrix during cell migration. We have analyzed alphaVbeta3-integrin dynamics in migrating cells using a green fluorescent protein-tagged beta3-integrin chain. At the cell front, adhesion sites containing alphaVbeta3-integrin remain stationary, whereas at the rear of the cell they slide inward. The integrin fluorescence intensity within these different focal adhesions, and hence the relative integrin density, is directly related to their mobility. Integrin density is as much as threefold higher in sliding compared with stationary focal adhesions. High intracellular tension under the control of RhoA induced the formation of high-density contacts. Low-density adhesion sites were induced by Rac1 and low intracellular tension. Photobleaching experiments demonstrated a slow turnover of beta3-integrins in low-density contacts, which may account for their stationary nature. In contrast, the fast beta3-integrin turnover observed in high-density contacts suggests that their apparent sliding may be caused by a polarized renewal of focal contacts. Therefore, differential acto-myosin-dependent integrin turnover and focal adhesion densities may explain the mechanical and behavioral differences between cell adhesion sites formed at the front, and those that move in the retracting rear of migrating cells.     

整合素的活化调控

整合素家族是介导细胞与细胞外基质作用的最主要分子,不仅可以识别细胞外环境将信号传到细胞内,还可以通过来自细胞内的信号调节整合素和配体的亲和力,这个过程也就是整合素的活化。本文主要阐述了整合素的活化在生理过程中的重要作用、整合素活性调节的结构基础以及细胞内的信号通路和结合蛋白对整合素活性的影响。     

The expression patterns of integrin subunits on human breast tissues obtained during pregnancy

Integrins have been shown to exert regulatory influences on mammary differentiation and morphogenesis in rodent experimental systems. We have, therefore, examined the expression patterns of integrin subunits on human breast tissues obtained at the 12th, 15th and 18th weeks of pregnancy. Myoepithelial cells were positive for all the integrin subunits examined. alpha2, alpha6 and beta4 showed increased and more defined labelling during pregnancy, indicating that myoepithelial cells and extracellular matrix strengthen their support for the expanding alveoli during pregnancy. Sub-populations of stromal cells were positive for alpha1, alpha3, alpha6, beta1 and beta4. On luminal epithelial cells, alpha1, alpha2, alpha3, alpha6 and beta1 were detectable. alpha2 showed a focal decrease, but the expression patterns of other integrins in luminal cells did not change during pregnancy. Therefore, the expression patterns of most integrins existing prior to pregnancy seem sufficient in this cell type to support the morphological and functional development during early pregnancy.     

The ILK/PINCH/parvin complex: the kinase is dead,long live the pseudokinase!

Dynamic interactions of cells with their environment regulate multiple aspects of tissue morphogenesis and function. Integrins are the major class of cell surface receptors that recognize and bind extracellular matrix proteins, resulting in the engagement and organization of the cytoskeleton as well as activation of signalling pathways to regulate cell behaviour and morphogenetic processes. The ternary complex of integrin‐linked kinase (ILK), PINCH, and parvin (IPP complex), which was identified more than a decade ago, interacts with the cytoplasmic tail of β integrins and couples them to the actin cytoskeleton. In addition, ILK has been shown to act as a serine/threonine kinase and to directly activate several signalling pathways downstream of integrins. However, the kinase activity of ILK and the precise functions of the IPP complex have remained elusive and controversial. This review focuses on the recent advances made towards understanding the specialized roles this complex and its individual components have acquired during evolution.     

Structural insights into the extra cellular segment of integrinβ5 and molecular interaction studies

Abstract

Primary tumor cells often spread to other organs by metastasis. Despite of it, primary tumor cells break their surrounding extra cellular matrix (ECM) proteins and reach the destination organ by the process of intravasation and extravasation. Metastasized tumor cells induce the process of angiogenesis, this highly regulated process involves several ECM proteins. However, integrins are primarily involved in the blood vessel growth and repair. Therefore, integrins are promising angiogenesis targets. Integrins are receptors on cell surface, involved in signal transduction and attachments in extra cellular matrix (ECM). IntegrinαVβ3 and αVβ5 are implicated in tumor angiogenesis, metastasis, inflammation and bone resorption. The crystal structure of integrinαvβ5 is not available in protein structural databases, therefore; molecular model of integrinβ5 structure was prepared and stereo chemical model quality was checked. Integrin β5 active sites were identified based on insilico analysis tools. Further, molecular level interactions between integrinβ5 and ECM proteins were predicted. In the present study ECM proteins such as focal adhesion kinase 1 (FAK1), annexin A5 and P21 activated kinase 4 (PAK4) were considered for protein-protein docking, to understand inter molecular interactions. The predicted model is conceived to be stereo chemically good and can be used for molecular interaction studies of angiogenic inhibitors.     

Integrins in development: moving on,responding to,and sticking to the extracellular matrix

Integrins are cell surface receptors of the extracellular matrix present in all animals. Genetic analysis in worms, flies, and vertebrates has revealed integrin involvement in key developmental processes, and we focus here on examples of integrin functions that are comparable across these model organisms. Integrins contribute to cell movement by providing traction to migrating cells, through assembly of extracellular matrices that can serve as tracks for migration, and by transmitting guidance signals that direct cells or cell processes to their targets. Integrins also participate in signaling events that govern tissue differentiation and organogenesis. Finally, adhesion by integrin-mediated junctions allows tissues to withstand mechanical load and is essential for tissue integrity.