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Penaeidins, a family of antimicrobial peptides from penaeid shrimp (Crustacea, Decapoda) 总被引:13,自引:0,他引:13
Destoumieux D Munoz M Bulet P Bachère E 《Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS》2000,57(8-9):1260-1271
The production of antimicrobial peptides represents a first-line host defense mechanism of innate immunity that is widespread
in nature. Only recently such effectors were isolated in crustacean species, whereas numerous antimicrobial peptides have
been characterized from other arthropods, both insects and chelicerates. This review presents findings on a family of antimicrobial
peptides, named penaeidins, isolated from the shrimp Penaeus vannamei. Their structure and antimicrobial properties as well as their immune function will be discussed through analyses of penaeidin
gene expression and peptide distribution upon microbial challenge.
Received 21 January 2000; received after revision 10 March 2000; accepted 10 March 2000 相似文献
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The role of mammalian antimicrobial peptides and proteins in awakening of innate host defenses and adaptive immunity 总被引:33,自引:1,他引:32
Since we live in a dirty environment, we have developed many host defenses to contend with microorganisms. The epithelial lining of our skin, gastrointestinal tract and bronchial tree produces a number of antibacterial peptides, and our phagocytic neutrophils rapidly ingest and enzymatically degrade invading organisms, as well as produce peptides and enzymes with antimicrobial activities. Some of these antimicrobial moieties also appear to alert host cells involved in both innate host defense and adaptive immune responses. The epithelial cells are a source of constitutively produced beta defensin (HBD1) and proinflammatory cytokine-inducible beta defensins (HBD2 and -3) and cathelicidin (LL37). The neutrophils-derived antimicrobial peptides are released on demand from their cytoplasmic granules. They include the enzymes cathepsin G and chymase, azurocidin, a defensins and cathelicidin. In contrast, C5a and C3b are produced by activation of the serum complement cascade. The antimicrobial moieties direct the migration and activate target cells by interacting with selected G-protein-coupled seven-transmembrane receptors (GPCRs) on cell surfaces. The beta defensins interact with the CCR6 chemokine GPCRs, whereas cathelicidins interact with the low-affinity FPRL-1 receptors. The neutrophil-derived cathepsin G acts on the high-affinity FMLP receptor (GPCR) known as FPR, while the receptors for chymase and azurocidin have not been identified as yet. The serum-derived C5a uses a GPCR known as C5aR to mediate its chemotactic and cell-activating effects. Consequently, all these ligand-receptor interactions in addition to mediating chemotaxis also activate receptor-expressing cells to produce other mediators of inflammation. 相似文献
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Antimicrobial and cytolytic peptides of venomous arthropods 总被引:1,自引:1,他引:0
Kuhn-Nentwig L 《Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS》2003,60(12):2651-2668
As a response to invading microorganisms, the innate immune system of arthropods has evolved a complex arrangement of constitutive and inducible antimicrobial peptides that immediately destroy a large variety of pathogens. At the same time, venomous arthropods have developed an additional offensive system in their venom glands to subdue their prey items. In this complex venom system, several enzymes, low-molecular-mass compounds, neurotoxins, antimicrobial and cytolytic peptides interact together, resulting in extremely rapid immobilization and/or killing of prey or aggressors. This review provides an overview of antimicrobial peptides identified in the hemolymph of venomous arthropods, and especially of cytolytic peptides in their venom. For these peptides a dual role is proposed: acting as antimicrobials as well as increasing the potency of the venom by influencing excitable cells.Received 17 March 2003; received after revision 11 June 2003; accepted 17 June 2003 相似文献
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Nicole L. van der Weerden Mark R. Bleackley Marilyn A. Anderson 《Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS》2013,70(19):3545-3570
Antimicrobial peptides are a vital component of the innate immune system of all eukaryotic organisms and many of these peptides have potent antifungal activity. They have potential application in the control of fungal pathogens that are a serious threat to both human health and food security. Development of antifungal peptides as therapeutics requires an understanding of their mechanism of action on fungal cells. To date, most research on antimicrobial peptides has focused on their activity against bacteria. Several antimicrobial peptides specifically target fungal cells and are not active against bacteria. Others with broader specificity often have different mechanisms of action against bacteria and fungi. This review focuses on the mechanism of action of naturally occurring antifungal peptides from a diverse range of sources including plants, mammals, amphibians, insects, crabs, spiders, and fungi. While antimicrobial peptides were originally proposed to act via membrane permeabilization, the mechanism of antifungal activity for these peptides is generally more complex and often involves entry of the peptide into the cell. 相似文献
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Temporins, anti-infective peptides with expanding properties 总被引:2,自引:1,他引:1
Mangoni ML 《Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS》2006,63(9):1060-1069
Antimicrobial peptides are effector molecules of the innate immune response of all pluricellular organisms, providing them
with first-line defence against pathogens. Amphibian skin secretions represent one of the richest natural sources for such
peptide antibiotics, and temporins, a large family of antimicrobial peptides from frog skin, are among the smallest ones found
in nature to date. Their functional role and modes of action have been described, along with their interesting and unique
properties. These properties make temporins good molecules for an in-depth understanding of host defence peptides in general.
Furthermore, they are attractive templates for the future design of new therapeutics against infectious diseases with new
modes of action, urgently needed due to the increasing resistance of microorganisms to the available drugs.
Received 8 November 2005; received after revision 19 December 2005; accepted 18 January 2006 相似文献
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Intestinal epithelial barrier and mucosal immunity 总被引:12,自引:0,他引:12
Müller CA Autenrieth IB Peschel A 《Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS》2005,62(12):1297-1307
The innate immune system plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the intestine and protecting the host against a vast number of potential microbial pathogens from resident and transient gut microflora. Mucosal epithelial cells and Paneth cells produce a variety of antimicrobial peptides (defensins, cathelicidins, crytdinrelated sequence peptides, bactericidal/permeabilityincreasing protein, chemokine CCL20) and bacteriolytic enzymes (lysozyme, group IIA phospholipase A2) that protect mucosal surfaces and crypts containing intestinal stem cells against invading microbes. Many of the intestinal antimicrobial molecules have additional roles of attracting leukocytes, alarming the adaptive immune system or neutralizing proinflammatory bacterial molecules. Dysfunction of components of the innate immune system has recently been implicated in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, illustrating the pivotal role of innate immunity in maintaining the delicate balance between immune tolerance and immune response in the gut. 相似文献
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Mangoni ML 《Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS》2011,68(13):2157-2159
Primitive innate defense mechanisms in the form of gene-encoded antimicrobial peptides are now considered as potential candidates
for the development of new therapeutics. They are well known for their function as the first protective barrier of all organisms
against microbial infections. In addition, emerging studies reveal that they assist in modulating the host immune system.
The biological properties of these host-defense peptides, their role in human health, their cell selectivity and related molecular
mechanisms are discussed in this multi-author review along with the strategies to transform them or their peptidomimetics
into clinically usable drugs. 相似文献
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With the rapid rise in the emergence of bacterial strains resistant to multiple classes of antimicrobial agents, there is
an urgent need to develop novel antimicrobial therapies to combat these pathogens. Cationic host defence peptides (HDPs) and
synthetic derivatives termed innate defence regulators (IDRs) represent a promising alternative approach in the treatment
of microbial-related diseases. Cationic HDPs (also termed antimicrobial peptides) have emerged from their origins as nature’s
antibiotics and are widely distributed in organisms from insects to plants to mammals and non-mammalian vertebrates. Although
their original and primary function was proposed to be direct antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi, parasites and/or
viruses, cationic HDPs are becoming increasingly recognized as multifunctional mediators, with both antimicrobial activity
and diverse immunomodulatory properties. Here we provide an overview of the antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activities
of cationic HDPs, and discuss their potential application as beneficial therapeutics in overcoming infectious diseases. 相似文献
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Plasticins belong to the dermaseptin superfamily of gene-encoded, membrane-active host defense peptides produced by the skin
of hylid frogs. The plasticins, which are rich in Gly and Leu residues arranged in regular 5-mer motifs GXXXG (where X is
any amino acid residue), have very similar amino acid sequences, hydrophobicities, and amphipathicities but differ markedly
in their net charge, conformational plasticity, and activity spectra. The intrinsic flexibility and structural malleability
of plasticins modulate their ability to bind to and disrupt the membranes of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and/or to reach
intracellular targets, therefore triggering functional versatility. This family of closely related but functionally divergent
peptides constitutes a good model to address the relationships between structural polymorphism, membrane-interacting properties,
and the biological activity of antimicrobial, cell-penetrating, and viral fusion peptides. Plasticins could thus serve as
templates to design potent multifunctional drugs that could act simultaneously against bacterial pathogens and viruses.
Received 26 September 2007; received after revision 22 October 2007; accepted 29 October 2007 相似文献
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S. Kjellev 《Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS》2009,66(8):1350-1369
The trefoil factor family (TFF) comprises a group of small peptides which are highly expressed in tissues containing mucus-producing
cells – especially in the mucosa lining the gastrointestinal tract. The peptides seem crucial for epithelial restitution and
may work via other pathways than the conventional factors involved in restitution. In vitro studies have shown that the TFFs promote restitution using multiple mechanisms. The peptides also have other functionalities
including interactions with the immune system. Moreover, therapeutic effects of the TFFs have been shown in several animal
models of gastrointestinal damage. Still it is not clear which of their in vitro properties are involved in the in vivo mode of action. This review describes the TFF family with emphasis on their biological properties and involvement in mucosal
protection and repair.
Received 10 October 2008; received after revision 07 November 2008; accepted 10 November 2008 相似文献
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Epithelial antimicrobial peptides: innate local host response elements 总被引:23,自引:0,他引:23
Schröder JM 《Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS》1999,56(1-2):32-46
Multicellular organisms have to survive in an environment laden with numerous microorganisms, which represent a potential hazard to life. Different strategies have been developed to ward off infections by preventing microorganisms from entering surfaces and by preventing the attack of microorganisms that have already entered the epithelia. Therefore, it is not surprising that epithelia are equipped with various antimicrobial substances that act rapidly to kill a broad range of microorganisms. This review summarizes our present knowledge about epithelial peptide antibiotics produced in plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates including humans. There is now strong evidence that in addition to constitutively secreted peptide antibiotics, others are induced upon contact with microorganisms or by proinflammatory cytokines. beta-Defensins represent one family of vertebrate antimicrobial peptides, members of which are inducible and have recently been identified in humans. The defensin-characteristic local expression pattern may indicate that specialized surfaces express a characteristic surface antimicrobial peptide pattern that might define the characteristic microflora as well as the density of microorganisms present on the surface. 相似文献
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Conlon JM 《Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS》2011,68(13):2303-2315
Cationic peptides that adopt an amphipathic α-helical conformation in a membrane-mimetic environment are synthesized in the
skins of many frog species. These peptides often display cytolytic activities against bacteria and fungi consistent with the
idea that they play a role in the host’s system of defense against pathogenic microorganisms, but their importance in the
survival strategy of the animal is not clearly understood. Despite the common misconception that antimicrobial peptides are
synthesized in the skins of all anurans, the species distribution is sporadic, suggesting that their production may confer
some evolutionary advantage to the organism but is not necessary for survival. The low potency of many frog skin antimicrobial
peptides is consistent with the hypothesis that cutaneous symbiotic bacteria may provide the major system of defense against
pathogenic microorganisms in the environment with antimicrobial peptides assuming a supplementary role in some species. 相似文献
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The eye and its associated tissues including the lacrimal system and lids have evolved several defence mechanisms to prevent
microbial invasion. Included among this armory are several host-defence peptides. These multifunctional molecules are being
studied not only for their endogenous antimicrobial properties but also for their potential therapeutic effects. Here the
current knowledge of host-defence peptide expression in the eye will be summarised. The role of these peptides in eye disease
will be discussed with the primary focus being on infectious keratitis, inflammatory conditions including dry eye and wound
healing. Finally the potential of using host-defence peptides and their mimetics/derivatives for the treatment and prevention
of eye diseases is addressed. 相似文献
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Aerts AM François IE Cammue BP Thevissen K 《Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS》2008,65(13):2069-2079
Defensins are small (~5 kDa), basic, cysteine-rich antimicrobial peptides that fulfill an important role in the innate immunity of their host by combating pathogenic invading micro-organisms. Defensins can inhibit the growth or virulence of microorganisms directly or can do so indirectly by enhancing the host's immune system. Because of their wide distribution in nature, defensins are believed to be ancient molecules with a common ancestor that arose more than a billion years ago. This review summarizes current knowledge concerning the mode of antifungal action of plant, insect and human defensins. 相似文献
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In the last decade intensive research has been conducted to determine the role of innate immunity host defense peptides (also termed antimicrobial peptides) in the killing of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Many antimicrobial peptides damage the cellular membrane as part of their killing mechanism. However, it is not clear what makes cancer cells more susceptible to some of these peptides, and what the molecular mechanisms underlying these activities are. Two general mechanisms were suggested: (i) plasma membrane disruption via micellization or pore formation, and (ii) induction of apoptosis via mitochondrial membrane disruption. To be clinically used, these peptides need to combine high and specific anticancer activity with stability in serum. Although so far very limited, new studies have paved the way for promising anticancer host defense peptides with a new mode of action and with a broad spectrum of anticancer activity. 相似文献
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Tollin M Bergsson G Kai-Larsen Y Lengqvist J Sjövall J Griffiths W Skúladóttir GV Haraldsson A Jörnvall H Gudmundsson GH Agerberth B 《Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS》2005,62(19-20):2390-2399
Vernix caseosa is a white cream-like substance that covers the skin of the foetus and the newborn baby. Recently, we discovered antimicrobial peptides/proteins such as LL-37 in vernix, suggesting host defence functions of vernix. In a proteomic approach, we have continued to characterize proteins in vernix and have identified 20 proteins, plus additional variant forms. The novel proteins identified, considered to be involved in host defence, are cystatin A, UGRP-1, and calgranulin A, B and C. These proteins add protective functions to vernix such as antifungal activity, opsonizing capacity, protease inhibition and parasite inactivation. The composition of the lipids in vernix has also been characterized and among these compounds the free fatty acids were found to exhibit antimicrobial activity. Interestingly, the vernix lipids enhance the antimicrobial activity of LL-37 in vitro, indicating interactions between lipids and antimicrobial peptides in vernix. In conclusion, vernix is a balanced cream of compounds involved in host defence, protecting the foetus and newborn against infection. 相似文献
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Proline-rich antimicrobial peptides are a group of cationic host defense peptides of vertebrates and invertebrates characterized
by a high content of proline residues, often associated with arginine residues in repeated motifs. Those isolated from some
mammalian and insect species, although not evolutionarily related, use a similar mechanism to selectively kill Gram-negative
bacteria, with a low toxicity to animals. Unlike other types of antimicrobial peptides, their mode of action does not involve
the lysis of bacterial membranes but entails penetration into susceptible cells, where they then act intracellularly. Some
aspects of the transport system and cytoplasmic targets have been elucidated. These features make them attractive both as
anti-infective lead compounds and as a new class of potential cell-penetrating peptides capable of internalising membrane-impermeant
drugs into both bacterial and eukaryotic cells 相似文献
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Bocchinfuso G Bobone S Mazzuca C Palleschi A Stella L 《Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS》2011,68(13):2281-2301
Since their initial discovery, 30 years ago, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been intensely investigated as a possible
solution to the increasing problem of drug-resistant bacteria. The interaction of antimicrobial peptides with the cellular
membrane of bacteria is the key step of their mechanism of action. Fluorescence spectroscopy can provide several structural
details on peptide–membrane systems, such as partition free energy, aggregation state, peptide position and orientation in
the bilayer, and the effects of the peptides on the membrane order. However, these “low-resolution” structural data are hardly
sufficient to define the structural requirements for the pore formation process. Molecular dynamics simulations, on the other
hand, provide atomic-level information on the structure and dynamics of the peptide–membrane system, but they need to be validated
experimentally. In this review we summarize the information that can be obtained by both approaches, highlighting their versatility
and complementarity, suggesting that their synergistic application could lead to a new level of insight into the mechanism
of membrane destabilization by AMPs. 相似文献
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Thomas M. A. Shafee Fung T. Lay Thanh Kha Phan Marilyn A. Anderson Mark D. Hulett 《Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS》2017,74(4):663-682
Defensins are a well-characterised group of small, disulphide-rich, cationic peptides that are produced by essentially all eukaryotes and are highly diverse in their sequences and structures. Most display broad range antimicrobial activity at low micromolar concentrations, whereas others have other diverse roles, including cell signalling (e.g. immune cell recruitment, self/non-self-recognition), ion channel perturbation, toxic functions, and enzyme inhibition. The defensins consist of two superfamilies, each derived from an independent evolutionary origin, which have subsequently undergone extensive divergent evolution in their sequence, structure and function. Referred to as the cis- and trans-defensin superfamilies, they are classified based on their secondary structure orientation, cysteine motifs and disulphide bond connectivities, tertiary structure similarities and precursor gene sequence. The utility of displaying loops on a stable, compact, disulphide-rich core has been exploited by evolution on multiple occasions. The defensin superfamilies represent a case where the ensuing convergent evolution of sequence, structure and function has been particularly extreme. Here, we discuss the extent, causes and significance of these convergent features, drawing examples from across the eukaryotes. 相似文献