Download MendeleyInhibition of talin-induced integrin activation by a double-hit stapled peptide.
Gao, T., Cho, E.A., Zhang, P., Wu, J.(2023) Structure 31: 948
- PubMed: 37369205
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.str.2023.05.016
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:
7V1A - PubMed Abstract:
Integrins are ubiquitously expressed cell-adhesion proteins. Activation of integrins is triggered by talin through an inside-out signaling pathway, which can be driven by RAP1-interacting adaptor molecule (RIAM) through its interaction with talin at two distinct sites. A helical talin-binding segment (TBS) in RIAM interacts with both sites in talin, leading to integrin activation. The bispecificity inspires a "double-hit" strategy for inhibiting talin-induced integrin activation. We designed an experimental peptidomimetic inhibitor, S-TBS, derived from TBS and containing a molecular staple, which leads to stronger binding to talin and inhibition of talin:integrin interaction. The crystallographic study validates that S-TBS binds to the talin rod through the same interface as TBS. Moreover, the helical S-TBS exhibits excellent cell permeability and effectively suppresses integrin activation in cells in a talin-dependent manner. Our results shed light on a new class of integrin inhibitors and a novel approach to design multi-specific peptidomimetic inhibitors.
Organizational Affiliation:
Molecular Therapeutics Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA.
