Distinct chemotactic and angiogenic activities of peptides derived from Kaposi's sarcoma virus encoded chemokines.

  • Authors:
    • R Benelli
    • A Barbero
    • A Buffa
    • M G Aluigi
    • L Masiello
    • L Morbidelli
    • M Ziche
    • A Albini
    • D Noonan
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  • Published online on: July 1, 2000     https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.17.1.75
  • Pages: 75-156
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Abstract

The vMIPs are chemokine-like proteins expressed by the Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV/HHV8) during the lytic phase of viral infection. vMIP-I activates CCR8, a chemokine receptor expressed by Th2 lymphocytes and cultured monocytes. vMIP-II is an agonist for CCR3, a receptor expressed by eosinophils, and an antagonist for several other chemokine receptors. Both are highly angiogenic in the chick chorio-allantoic membrane. We designed and tested three 26-mer peptides, derived from vMIP-I (pK-I), from vMIP-II (pK-II) and from the control MIP-1alpha (pM), spanning key residues of chemokines. pK-I, pK-II and pM all were able to activate a strong chemotactic response in monocytes, higher than parental vMIP-I and II. This corresponded to induction of calcium fluxes in these cells, typical of chemokines. Interestingly, pK-II and pM were also active on PMN neutrophils. In vivo studies (matrigel sponge and rabbit cornea models) showed that pK-I retains the strong angiogenic potential exerted by vMIP-I, while pK-II and pM induced an inflammatory response, probably mediated by PMN recruitment. Our observations indicate that chemokine-derived peptides can show biological activity at pharmacological concentrations. pK-I, in particular, displays the angiogenic activity of full-length vMIP-I, while all peptides appear to have acquired additional properties, stimulating new cellular targets.

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Benelli R, Barbero A, Buffa A, Aluigi M, Masiello L, Morbidelli L, Ziche M, Albini A and Noonan D: Distinct chemotactic and angiogenic activities of peptides derived from Kaposi's sarcoma virus encoded chemokines.. Int J Oncol 17: 75-156, 2000.
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Benelli, R., Barbero, A., Buffa, A., Aluigi, M., Masiello, L., Morbidelli, L. ... Noonan, D. (2000). Distinct chemotactic and angiogenic activities of peptides derived from Kaposi's sarcoma virus encoded chemokines.. International Journal of Oncology, 17, 75-156. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.17.1.75
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Benelli, R., Barbero, A., Buffa, A., Aluigi, M., Masiello, L., Morbidelli, L., Ziche, M., Albini, A., Noonan, D."Distinct chemotactic and angiogenic activities of peptides derived from Kaposi's sarcoma virus encoded chemokines.". International Journal of Oncology 17.1 (2000): 75-156.
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Benelli, R., Barbero, A., Buffa, A., Aluigi, M., Masiello, L., Morbidelli, L., Ziche, M., Albini, A., Noonan, D."Distinct chemotactic and angiogenic activities of peptides derived from Kaposi's sarcoma virus encoded chemokines.". International Journal of Oncology 17, no. 1 (2000): 75-156. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.17.1.75