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A Lys49 Phospholipase A2, Isolated from Bothrops asper Snake Venom, Induces Lipid Droplet Formation in Macrophages Which Depends on Distinct Signaling Pathways and the C-Terminal Region
Joint Authors
Moreira, Vanessa
Nascimento, Neide Galvão do
Teixeira, Catarina
Cristina Giannotti, Karina
Leiguez, Elbio
Lomonte, Bruno
Gutiérrez, José Maria
Melo, Robson Lopes
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
MT-II, a Lys49PLA2 homologue devoid of catalytic activity from B.
asper venom, stimulates inflammatory events in macrophages.
We investigated the ability of MT-II to induce formation of lipid droplets (LDs), key elements of inflammatory responses, in isolated macrophages and participation of protein kinases and intracellular PLA2s in this effect.
Influence of MT-II on PLIN2 recruitment and expression was assessed, and the effects of some synthetic peptides on LD formation were further evaluated.
At noncytotoxic concentrations, MT-II directly activated macrophages to form LDs.
This effect was reproduced by a synthetic peptide corresponding to the C-terminal sequence 115–129 of MT-II, evidencing the critical role of C-terminus for MT-II-induced effect.
Moreover, MT-II induced expression and recruitment of PLIN2.
Pharmacological interventions with specific inhibitors showed that PKC, PI3K, ERK1/2, and iPLA2, but not P38MAPK or cPLA2, signaling pathways are involved in LD formation induced by MT-II.
This sPLA2 homologue also induced synthesis of PGE2 that colocalized to LDs.
In conclusion, MT-II is able to induce formation of LDs committed to PGE2 formation in a process dependent on C-terminal loop engagement and regulated by distinct protein kinases and iPLA2.
LDs may constitute an important inflammatory mechanism triggered by MT-II in macrophages.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cristina Giannotti, Karina& Leiguez, Elbio& Moreira, Vanessa& Nascimento, Neide Galvão do& Lomonte, Bruno& Gutiérrez, José Maria…[et al.]. 2012. A Lys49 Phospholipase A2, Isolated from Bothrops asper Snake Venom, Induces Lipid Droplet Formation in Macrophages Which Depends on Distinct Signaling Pathways and the C-Terminal Region. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030942
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cristina Giannotti, Karina…[et al.]. A Lys49 Phospholipase A2, Isolated from Bothrops asper Snake Venom, Induces Lipid Droplet Formation in Macrophages Which Depends on Distinct Signaling Pathways and the C-Terminal Region. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030942
American Medical Association (AMA)
Cristina Giannotti, Karina& Leiguez, Elbio& Moreira, Vanessa& Nascimento, Neide Galvão do& Lomonte, Bruno& Gutiérrez, José Maria…[et al.]. A Lys49 Phospholipase A2, Isolated from Bothrops asper Snake Venom, Induces Lipid Droplet Formation in Macrophages Which Depends on Distinct Signaling Pathways and the C-Terminal Region. BioMed Research International. 2012. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030942
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1030942