A compound-based proteomic approach discloses 15-ketoatractyligenin methyl ester as a new PPAR gamma partial agonist with anti-proliferative ability

作者：Vasaturo Michele; Fiengo Lorenzo; De Tommasi Nunziatina; Sabatino Lina; Ziccardi Pamela; Colantuoni Vittorio; Bruno Maurizio; Cerchia Carmen; Novellino Ettore; Lupo Angelo^*; Lavecchia Antonio^*; Dal Piaz Fabrizio

来源：Scientific Reports, 2017, 7(1): 41273.

DOI：10.1038/srep41273

Proteomics based approaches are emerging as useful tools to identify the targets of bioactive compounds and elucidate their molecular mechanisms of action. Here, we applied a chemical proteomic strategy to identify the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor. (PPAR gamma) as a molecular target of the pro-apoptotic agent 15-ketoatractyligenin methyl ester (compound 1). We demonstrated that compound 1 interacts with PPAR gamma, forms a covalent bond with the thiol group of C285 and occupies the sub-pocket between helix H3 and the beta-sheet of the ligand-binding domain (LBD) of the receptor by Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR), mass spectrometry-based studies and docking experiments. 1 displayed partial agonism of PPAR gamma in cell-based transactivation assays and was found to inhibit the AKT pathway, as well as its downstream targets. Consistently, a selective PPAR gamma antagonist (GW9662) greatly reduced the anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic effects of 1, providing the molecular basis of its action. Collectively, we identified 1 as a novel PPAR gamma partial agonist and elucidated its mode of action, paving the way for therapeutic strategies aimed at tailoring novel PPAR gamma ligands with reduced undesired harmful side effects.

• 出版日期2017-1-24