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A novel apoA-I mimetic peptide suppresses atherosclerosis by promoting physiological HDL function in apoE-/- mice.


ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Apolipoprotein A-I (apoA-I) mimetic peptides (AAMPs) are short peptides that can mimic the physiological effects of apoA-I, including the suppression of atherosclerosis by reversely transporting peripheral cholesterol to the liver. As the hydrophobicity of apoA-I is considered important for its lipid transport, novel AAMPs were designed and synthesized in this study by gradually increasing the hydrophobicity of the parent peptide, and their anti-atherosclerotic effects were tested.

Experimental approach

Seventeen new AAMPs (P1-P17) with incrementally increased hydrophobicity were designed and synthesized by replacing the amino acids 221-240 of apoA-I (VLESFKVSFLSALEEYTKKL). Their effects on cholesterol efflux were evaluated. Their cytotoxicity and haemolytic activity were also measured. The in vitro mechanism of the action of the new peptides was explored. Adult apolipoprotein E-/- mice were used to evaluate the anti-atherosclerotic activity of the best candidate, and the mechanistic basis of its anti-atherosclerotic effects was explored.

Key results

Seventeen new AAMPs (P1-P17) were synthesized, and their cholesterol efflux activity and cytotoxicity were closely related to their hydrophobicity. P12 (FLEKLKELLEHLKELLTKLL) was the best candidate and most strongly promoted cholesterol efflux among the non-toxic peptides (P1-P12). With its phospholipid affinity, P12 facilitated cholesterol transport through the ATP-binding cassette transporter A1. In vivo, P12 exhibited prominent anti-atherosclerotic activity via coupling with HDL.

Conclusion and implications

P12 featured adequate hydrophobicity, which ensured its efficient binding with cytomembrane phospholipids, cholesterol and HDL, and provided a basis for its ability to reversely transport cholesterol and treat atherosclerosis.

SUBMITTER: Gou S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7520440 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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