Project description:Ruthenium(II)-arene complexes are promising drug candidates for therapy of solid tumors. We have previously shown that ruthenium(II)-arene complex [Ru(η6-p-cymene)(L7)Cl] (RuT7) exerts cytotoxic effects in a panel of cancer cell lines (J. Organomet. Chem. 2014, 749, 343–349). In this study we analyzed in vitro cellular response and performed whole-transcriptome microarray gene expression analysis in HeLa cells in order to understand the cellular and molecular mechanism of response to RuT7 complex. Results on biological action of ruthenium complex obtained on cellular level were reflected on molecular level as well. Analysis of functional categories and signaling and biochemical pathways that are associated with HeLa cells' response to ruthenium complex revealed that RuT7 complex leads HeLa cells through intrinsic (mitochondrial) apoptotic pathway, via indirect DNA damage made by action of reactive oxygen species and through direct DNA binding of RuT7. Performed molecular toxicity analysis has shown that RuT7 has fewer associated toxicity profiles than cisplatin. Altogether these results provide the basis for development of RuT7 in animal and pre-clinical studies as a potential drug candidate.
Project description:Ruthenium(II)-arene complexes are promising drug candidates for therapy of solid tumors. We have previously shown that ruthenium(II)-arene complex [Ru(η6-p-cymene)(L7)Cl] (RuT7) exerts cytotoxic effects in a panel of cancer cell lines (J. Organomet. Chem. 2014, 749, 343–349). In this study we analyzed in vitro cellular response and performed whole-transcriptome microarray gene expression analysis in HeLa cells in order to understand the cellular and molecular mechanism of response to RuT7 complex. Results on biological action of ruthenium complex obtained on cellular level were reflected on molecular level as well. Analysis of functional categories and signaling and biochemical pathways that are associated with HeLa cells' response to ruthenium complex revealed that RuT7 complex leads HeLa cells through intrinsic (mitochondrial) apoptotic pathway, via indirect DNA damage made by action of reactive oxygen species and through direct DNA binding of RuT7. Performed molecular toxicity analysis has shown that RuT7 has fewer associated toxicity profiles than cisplatin. Altogether these results provide the basis for development of RuT7 in animal and pre-clinical studies as a potential drug candidate. We hybridized each condition (control, RuT7 and CDDP) at each time point (12 h and 24 h) in triplicate, for a total of 18 samples.
Project description:Kallenberger2014 - CD95L induced apoptosis initiated by caspase-8, CD95 HeLa cells (cis/trans variant)
The paper describes a new approach that combines single cell and population data in the same model. The model consists of a large number of single cell models, which are fitted to single cell data. Simultaneously, ensemble averages are fitted to population data. It is assumed that the kinetics in each cell can be described with the same kinetic parameters. Therefore, cell-to-cell variability is explained by variable initial protein concentrations.
There are four variants of the model (with [CD95L]=500ng/ml = 16.6nM), i) cistrans (in CD95-HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050000
], ii) cistrans (in wild-type HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050001
], iii) cistrans-cistrans (in CD95-HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050002
], and iv) cistrans-cistrans (in wild-type HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050003
].
These model contain the equations for one "average cell" with median initial concentrations for CD95, FADD, p55, BID, PrNES_mCherry and PrER_mGFP. By integrating the model, it should be possible to obtain trajectories for PrER_mGFP, PrNES_mCherry, p43 and p18 similar as in Figure 4A (CD95-HeLa cells) and Figure 4B (wild-type HeLa cells).
This model is described in the article:
Intra- and Interdimeric Caspase-8 Self-Cleavage Controls Strength and Timing of CD95-Induced Apoptosis
Stefan M. Kallenberger, Joël Beaudouin, Juliane Claus, Carmen Fischer, Peter K. Sorger, Stefan Legewie, and Roland Eils
11 March 2014: Vol. 7, Issue 316, p. ra23
Abstract:
Apoptosis in response to the ligand CD95L (also known as Fas ligand) is initiated by caspase-8, which is activated by dimerization and self-cleavage at death-inducing signaling complexes (DISCs). Previous work indicated that the degree of substrate cleavage by caspase-8 determines whether a cell dies or survives in response to a death stimulus. To determine how a death ligand stimulus is effectively translated into caspase-8 activity, we assessed this activity over time in single cells with compartmentalized probes that are cleaved by caspase-8 and used multiscale modeling to simultaneously describe single-cell and population data with an ensemble of single-cell models. We derived and experimentally validated a minimal model in which cleavage of caspase-8 in the enzymatic domain occurs in an interdimeric manner through interaction between DISCs, whereas prodomain cleavage sites are cleaved in an intradimeric manner within DISCs. Modeling indicated that sustained membrane-bound caspase-8 activity is followed by transient cytosolic activity, which can be interpreted as a molecular timer mechanism reflected by a limited lifetime of active caspase-8. The activation of caspase-8 by combined intra- and interdimeric cleavage ensures weak signaling at low concentrations of CD95L and strongly accelerated activation at higher ligand concentrations, thereby contributing to precise control of apoptosis.
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Project description:Kallenberger2014 - CD95L induced apoptosis initiated by caspase-8, wild-type HeLa cells (cis/trans variant)
The paper describes a new approach that combines single cell and population data in the same model. The model consists of a large number of single cell models, which are fitted to single cell data. Simultaneously, ensemble averages are fitted to population data. It is assumed that the kinetics in each cell can be described with the same kinetic parameters. Therefore, cell-to-cell variability is explained by variable initial protein concentrations.
There are four variants of the model (with [CD95L]=500ng/ml = 16.6nM), i) cistrans (in CD95-HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050000
], ii) cistrans (in wild-type HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050001
], iii) cistrans-cistrans (in CD95-HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050002
], and iv) cistrans-cistrans (in wild-type HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050003
].
These model contain the equations for one "average cell" with median initial concentrations for CD95, FADD, p55, BID, PrNES_mCherry and PrER_mGFP. By integrating the model, it should be possible to obtain trajectories for PrER_mGFP, PrNES_mCherry, p43 and p18 similar as in Figure 4A (CD95-HeLa cells) and Figure 4B (wild-type HeLa cells).
This model is described in the article:
Intra- and Interdimeric Caspase-8 Self-Cleavage Controls Strength and Timing of CD95-Induced Apoptosis
Stefan M. Kallenberger, Joël Beaudouin, Juliane Claus, Carmen Fischer, Peter K. Sorger, Stefan Legewie, and Roland Eils
11 March 2014: Vol. 7, Issue 316, p. ra23
Abstract:
Apoptosis in response to the ligand CD95L (also known as Fas ligand) is initiated by caspase-8, which is activated by dimerization and self-cleavage at death-inducing signaling complexes (DISCs). Previous work indicated that the degree of substrate cleavage by caspase-8 determines whether a cell dies or survives in response to a death stimulus. To determine how a death ligand stimulus is effectively translated into caspase-8 activity, we assessed this activity over time in single cells with compartmentalized probes that are cleaved by caspase-8 and used multiscale modeling to simultaneously describe single-cell and population data with an ensemble of single-cell models. We derived and experimentally validated a minimal model in which cleavage of caspase-8 in the enzymatic domain occurs in an interdimeric manner through interaction between DISCs, whereas prodomain cleavage sites are cleaved in an intradimeric manner within DISCs. Modeling indicated that sustained membrane-bound caspase-8 activity is followed by transient cytosolic activity, which can be interpreted as a molecular timer mechanism reflected by a limited lifetime of active caspase-8. The activation of caspase-8 by combined intra- and interdimeric cleavage ensures weak signaling at low concentrations of CD95L and strongly accelerated activation at higher ligand concentrations, thereby contributing to precise control of apoptosis.
This model is hosted on BioModels Database
and identified
by: BIOMD0000000524
.
To cite BioModels Database, please use: BioModels Database: An enhanced, curated and annotated resource
for published quantitative kinetic models
.
To the extent possible under law, all copyright and related or
neighbouring rights to this encoded model have been dedicated to the public
domain worldwide. Please refer to CC0 Public Domain
Dedication
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Project description:Kallenberger2014 - CD95L induced apoptosis initiated by caspase-8, CD95 HeLa cells (cis/trans-cis/trans variant)
The paper describes a new approach that combines single cell and population data in the same model. The model consists of a large number of single cell models, which are fitted to single cell data. Simultaneously, ensemble averages are fitted to population data. It is assumed that the kinetics in each cell can be described with the same kinetic parameters. Therefore, cell-to-cell variability is explained by variable initial protein concentrations.
There are four variants of the model (with [CD95L]=500ng/ml = 16.6nM), i) cistrans (in CD95-HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050000
], ii) cistrans (in wild-type HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050001
], iii) cistrans-cistrans (in CD95-HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050002
], and iv) cistrans-cistrans (in wild-type HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050003
].
These model contain the equations for one "average cell" with median initial concentrations for CD95, FADD, p55, BID, PrNES_mCherry and PrER_mGFP. By integrating the model, it should be possible to obtain trajectories for PrER_mGFP, PrNES_mCherry, p43 and p18 similar as in Figure 4A (CD95-HeLa cells) and Figure 4B (wild-type HeLa cells).
This model is described in the article:
Intra- and Interdimeric Caspase-8 Self-Cleavage Controls Strength and Timing of CD95-Induced Apoptosis
Stefan M. Kallenberger, Joël Beaudouin, Juliane Claus, Carmen Fischer, Peter K. Sorger, Stefan Legewie, and Roland Eils
11 March 2014: Vol. 7, Issue 316, p. ra23
Abstract:
Apoptosis in response to the ligand CD95L (also known as Fas ligand) is initiated by caspase-8, which is activated by dimerization and self-cleavage at death-inducing signaling complexes (DISCs). Previous work indicated that the degree of substrate cleavage by caspase-8 determines whether a cell dies or survives in response to a death stimulus. To determine how a death ligand stimulus is effectively translated into caspase-8 activity, we assessed this activity over time in single cells with compartmentalized probes that are cleaved by caspase-8 and used multiscale modeling to simultaneously describe single-cell and population data with an ensemble of single-cell models. We derived and experimentally validated a minimal model in which cleavage of caspase-8 in the enzymatic domain occurs in an interdimeric manner through interaction between DISCs, whereas prodomain cleavage sites are cleaved in an intradimeric manner within DISCs. Modeling indicated that sustained membrane-bound caspase-8 activity is followed by transient cytosolic activity, which can be interpreted as a molecular timer mechanism reflected by a limited lifetime of active caspase-8. The activation of caspase-8 by combined intra- and interdimeric cleavage ensures weak signaling at low concentrations of CD95L and strongly accelerated activation at higher ligand concentrations, thereby contributing to precise control of apoptosis.
This model is hosted on BioModels Database
and identified
by: BIOMD0000000525
.
To cite BioModels Database, please use: BioModels Database: An enhanced, curated and annotated resource
for published quantitative kinetic models
.
To the extent possible under law, all copyright and related or
neighbouring rights to this encoded model have been dedicated to the public
domain worldwide. Please refer to CC0 Public Domain
Dedication
for more information.
Project description:Kallenberger2014 - CD95L induced apoptosis initiated by caspase-8, wild-type HeLa cells (cis/trans-cis/trans variant)
The paper describes a new approach that combines single cell and population data in the same model. The model consists of a large number of single cell models, which are fitted to single cell data. Simultaneously, ensemble averages are fitted to population data. It is assumed that the kinetics in each cell can be described with the same kinetic parameters. Therefore, cell-to-cell variability is explained by variable initial protein concentrations.
There are four variants of the model (with [CD95L]=500ng/ml = 16.6nM), i) cistrans (in CD95-HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050000
], ii) cistrans (in wild-type HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050001
], iii) cistrans-cistrans (in CD95-HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050002
], and iv) cistrans-cistrans (in wild-type HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050003
].
These model contain the equations for one "average cell" with median initial concentrations for CD95, FADD, p55, BID, PrNES_mCherry and PrER_mGFP. By integrating the model, it should be possible to obtain trajectories for PrER_mGFP, PrNES_mCherry, p43 and p18 similar as in Figure 4A (CD95-HeLa cells) and Figure 4B (wild-type HeLa cells).
This model is described in the article:
Intra- and Interdimeric Caspase-8 Self-Cleavage Controls Strength and Timing of CD95-Induced Apoptosis
Stefan M. Kallenberger, Joël Beaudouin, Juliane Claus, Carmen Fischer, Peter K. Sorger, Stefan Legewie, and Roland Eils
11 March 2014: Vol. 7, Issue 316, p. ra23
Abstract:
Apoptosis in response to the ligand CD95L (also known as Fas ligand) is initiated by caspase-8, which is activated by dimerization and self-cleavage at death-inducing signaling complexes (DISCs). Previous work indicated that the degree of substrate cleavage by caspase-8 determines whether a cell dies or survives in response to a death stimulus. To determine how a death ligand stimulus is effectively translated into caspase-8 activity, we assessed this activity over time in single cells with compartmentalized probes that are cleaved by caspase-8 and used multiscale modeling to simultaneously describe single-cell and population data with an ensemble of single-cell models. We derived and experimentally validated a minimal model in which cleavage of caspase-8 in the enzymatic domain occurs in an interdimeric manner through interaction between DISCs, whereas prodomain cleavage sites are cleaved in an intradimeric manner within DISCs. Modeling indicated that sustained membrane-bound caspase-8 activity is followed by transient cytosolic activity, which can be interpreted as a molecular timer mechanism reflected by a limited lifetime of active caspase-8. The activation of caspase-8 by combined intra- and interdimeric cleavage ensures weak signaling at low concentrations of CD95L and strongly accelerated activation at higher ligand concentrations, thereby contributing to precise control of apoptosis.
This model is hosted on BioModels Database
and identified
by: BIOMD0000000526
.
To cite BioModels Database, please use: BioModels Database: An enhanced, curated and annotated resource
for published quantitative kinetic models
.
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neighbouring rights to this encoded model have been dedicated to the public
domain worldwide. Please refer to CC0 Public Domain
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for more information.
Project description:The candidate metallodrug [(3-ethyl-4-oxo-(pyrazolyl)-dihydronaphthalene)(cymene)ruthenium(II)] (1a) was recently shown to exhibit exceptional nanomolar activity in the chemo-resistant SW480 cancer cell line. This study was performed to elucidate the determining parameters of the mode of action of this N,O,O-tridentate organoruthenium compound in vitro and in vivo. For this purpose, four metal(arenes) based on 3-ethyl naphthoquinone (3Et-NQ, a) and 3-morpholine naphthoquinone (3Morph-NQ, b) with ruthenium (1) and osmium (2) were synthesized and characterized. The four compounds were stable in aqueous solution and exhibited ligand- and metal-dependent reactivity towards biological nucleophiles with a selectivity for amino acids over nucleotides at biologically relevant concentrations. Drug effects were elucidated by proteome profiling at subcellular resolution, i.e. by assessing cytoplasmic and nuclear fractions of SW480 cells separately. The ruthenium- and osmium(arene) derivatives containing the 3Et-NQ ligand revealed down-regulated TP53 as a central hub in the perturbation network, connected to down-regulated proliferative MAPK3 signalling. Complex 1a was most active in the SW480 cell line suggesting selectivity for mutant TP53. The 3Et-NQ complexes, particularly 1a, led to tumour inhibition in a CT26 colon carcinoma mouse model, while the 3Morph-NQ complexes were inactive. Tissue proteomic analysis of livers of 1a-treated mice displayed similar stress responses as observed in vitro. Finally, tumour tissues revealed a pronounced down-regulation of Egfr, which is linked to TP53 signalling and confirmed its MoA in vivo.
Project description:The candidate metallodrug [(3-ethyl-4-oxo-(pyrazolyl)-dihydronaphthalene)(cymene)ruthenium(II)] (1a) was recently shown to exhibit exceptional nanomolar activity in the chemo-resistant SW480 cancer cell line. This study was performed to elucidate the determining parameters of the mode of action of this N,O,O-tridentate organoruthenium compound in vitro and in vivo. For this purpose, four metal(arenes) based on 3-ethyl naphthoquinone (3Et-NQ, a) and 3-morpholine naphthoquinone (3Morph-NQ, b) with ruthenium (1) and osmium (2) were synthesized and characterized. The four compounds were stable in aqueous solution and exhibited ligand- and metal-dependent reactivity towards biological nucleophiles with a selectivity for amino acids over nucleotides at biologically relevant concentrations. Drug effects were elucidated by proteome profiling at subcellular resolution, i.e. by assessing cytoplasmic and nuclear fractions of SW480 cells separately. The ruthenium- and osmium(arene) derivatives containing the 3Et-NQ ligand revealed down-regulated TP53 as a central hub in the perturbation network, connected to down-regulated proliferative MAPK3 signalling. Complex 1a was most active in the SW480 cell line suggesting selectivity for mutant TP53. The 3Et-NQ complexes, particularly 1a, led to tumour inhibition in a CT26 colon carcinoma mouse model, while the 3Morph-NQ complexes were inactive. Tissue proteomic analysis of livers of 1a-treated mice displayed similar stress responses as observed in vitro. Finally, tumour tissues revealed a pronounced down-regulation of Egfr, which is linked to TP53 signalling and confirmed its MoA in vivo.
Project description:The candidate metallodrug [(3-ethyl-4-oxo-(pyrazolyl)-dihydronaphthalene)(cymene)ruthenium(II)] (1a) was recently shown to exhibit exceptional nanomolar activity in the chemo-resistant SW480 cancer cell line. This study was performed to elucidate the determining parameters of the mode of action of this N,O,O-tridentate organoruthenium compound in vitro and in vivo. For this purpose, four metal(arenes) based on 3-ethyl naphthoquinone (3Et-NQ, a) and 3-morpholine naphthoquinone (3Morph-NQ, b) with ruthenium (1) and osmium (2) were synthesized and characterized. The four compounds were stable in aqueous solution and exhibited ligand- and metal-dependent reactivity towards biological nucleophiles with a selectivity for amino acids over nucleotides at biologically relevant concentrations. Drug effects were elucidated by proteome profiling at subcellular resolution, i.e. by assessing cytoplasmic and nuclear fractions of SW480 cells separately. The ruthenium- and osmium(arene) derivatives containing the 3Et-NQ ligand revealed down-regulated TP53 as a central hub in the perturbation network, connected to down-regulated proliferative MAPK3 signalling. Complex 1a was most active in the SW480 cell line suggesting selectivity for mutant TP53. The 3Et-NQ complexes, particularly 1a, led to tumour inhibition in a CT26 colon carcinoma mouse model, while the 3Morph-NQ complexes were inactive. Tissue proteomic analysis of livers of 1a-treated mice displayed similar stress responses as observed in vitro. Finally, tumour tissues revealed a pronounced down-regulation of Egfr, which is linked to TP53 signalling and confirmed its MoA in vivo.
Project description:The local microenvironment plays a critical role in determining cellular phenotype. While responses to many individual ligands have been well characterized, the integration of multiple extracellular signals into a cohesive molecular and phenotypic response remains largely unexplored. Here, we systematically investigate the combinatorial effects of Oncostatin M, Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1, and Epidermal Growth Factor on MCF10A mammary epithelial cells. Live-cell imaging revealed that ligand combinations produce emergent phenotypic responses distinct from single-ligand treatments, suggesting induction of new molecular programs. RNA sequencing showed synergistic upregulation of genes involved in migration and chemotaxis, including CXCL3 and CXCL5. Partial least squares regression identified transcriptional signatures associated with cellular phenotypes quantified from image data, which we validated in independent datasets. Finally, functional analysis revealed that synergistic upregulation of CXCR2 signaling, mediated by CREB activation, contributes to increased cell motility. This study provides a framework for understanding how complex ligand interactions shape phenotypic and molecular landscapes.