[HTML][HTML] Regulation of mTOR Signaling by Semaphorin 3F-Neuropilin 2 Interactions In Vitro and In Vivo

H Nakayama, S Bruneau, N Kochupurakkal, S Coma… - Scientific reports, 2015 - nature.com
H Nakayama, S Bruneau, N Kochupurakkal, S Coma, DM Briscoe, M Klagsbrun
Scientific reports, 2015nature.com
Abstract Semaphorin 3F (SEMA3F) provides neuronal guidance cues via its ability to bind
neuropilin 2 (NRP2) and Plexin A family molecules. Recent studies indicate that SEMA3F
has biological effects in other cell types, however its mechanism (s) of function is poorly
understood. Here, we analyze SEMA3F-NRP2 signaling responses in human endothelial, T
cell and tumor cells using phosphokinase arrays, immunoprecipitation and Western blot
analyses. Consistently, SEMA3F inhibits PI-3K and Akt activity and responses are …
Abstract
Semaphorin 3F (SEMA3F) provides neuronal guidance cues via its ability to bind neuropilin 2 (NRP2) and Plexin A family molecules. Recent studies indicate that SEMA3F has biological effects in other cell types, however its mechanism(s) of function is poorly understood. Here, we analyze SEMA3F-NRP2 signaling responses in human endothelial, T cell and tumor cells using phosphokinase arrays, immunoprecipitation and Western blot analyses. Consistently, SEMA3F inhibits PI-3K and Akt activity and responses are associated with the disruption of mTOR/rictor assembly and mTOR-dependent activation of the RhoA GTPase. We also find that the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor, as well as mTOR-inducible cellular activation responses and cytoskeleton stability are inhibited by SEMA3F-NRP2 interactions in vitro. In vivo, local and systemic overproduction of SEMA3F reduces tumor growth in NRP2-expressing xenografts. Taken together, SEMA3F regulates mTOR signaling in diverse human cell types, suggesting that it has broad therapeutic implications.
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