Ferritin‐based disruptor nanoparticles: A novel strategy to enhance LDL cholesterol clearance via multivalent inhibition of PCSK9–LDL receptor interaction
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| author | Alessio Incocciati Chiara Cappelletti Silvia Masciarelli Francesca Liccardo Roberta Piacentini Alessandra Giorgi Lucia Bertuccini Barbara De Berardis Francesco Fazi Alberto Boffi Alessandra Bonamore Alberto Macone |
| author_facet | Alessio Incocciati Chiara Cappelletti Silvia Masciarelli Francesca Liccardo Roberta Piacentini Alessandra Giorgi Lucia Bertuccini Barbara De Berardis Francesco Fazi Alberto Boffi Alessandra Bonamore Alberto Macone Alessio Incocciati Chiara Cappelletti Silvia Masciarelli Francesca Liccardo Roberta Piacentini Alessandra Giorgi Lucia Bertuccini Barbara De Berardis Francesco Fazi Alberto Boffi Alessandra Bonamore Alberto Macone |
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| contents | Ferritin‐based disruptor nanoparticles: A novel strategy to enhance LDL cholesterol clearance via multivalent inhibition of PCSK9–LDL receptor interaction Alessio Incocciati Chiara Cappelletti Silvia Masciarelli Francesca Liccardo Roberta Piacentini Alessandra Giorgi Lucia Bertuccini Barbara De Berardis Francesco Fazi Alberto Boffi Alessandra Bonamore Alberto Macone Protein Science AbstractHypercholesterolemia, characterized by elevated low‐density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) plays a crucial role in cholesterol metabolism by regulating LDL receptor degradation, making it a therapeutic target for mitigating hypercholesterolemia‐associated risks. In this context, we aimed to engineer human H ferritin as a scaffold to present 24 copies of a PCSK9‐targeting domain. The rationale behind this protein nanoparticle design was to disrupt the PCSK9–LDL receptor interaction, thereby attenuating the PCSK9‐mediated impairment of LDL cholesterol clearance. The N‐terminal sequence of human H ferritin was engineered to incorporate a 13‐amino acid linear peptide (Pep2‐8), which was previously identified as the smallest PCSK9 inhibitor. Exploiting the quaternary structure of ferritin, engineered nanoparticles were designed to display 24 copies of the targeting peptide on their surface, enabling a multivalent binding effect. Extensive biochemical characterization confirmed precise control over nanoparticle size and morphology, alongside robust PCSK9‐binding affinity (KD in the high picomolar range). Subsequent efficacy assessments employing the HepG2 liver cell line demonstrated the ability of engineered ferritin's ability to disrupt PCSK9–LDL receptor interaction, thereby promoting LDL receptor recycling on cell surfaces and consequently enhancing LDL uptake. Our findings highlight the potential of ferritin‐based platforms as versatile tools for targeting PCSK9 in the management of hypercholesterolemia. This study not only contributes to the advancement of ferritin‐based therapeutics but also offers valuable insights into novel strategies for treating cardiovascular diseases. 10.1002/pro.5111 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |
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| spellingShingle | Ferritin‐based disruptor nanoparticles: A novel strategy to enhance LDL cholesterol clearance via multivalent inhibition of PCSK9–LDL receptor interaction Alessio Incocciati Chiara Cappelletti Silvia Masciarelli Francesca Liccardo Roberta Piacentini Alessandra Giorgi Lucia Bertuccini Barbara De Berardis Francesco Fazi Alberto Boffi Alessandra Bonamore Alberto Macone Protein Science Ferritin‐based disruptor nanoparticles: A novel strategy to enhance LDL cholesterol clearance via multivalent inhibition of PCSK9–LDL receptor interaction Alessio Incocciati Chiara Cappelletti Silvia Masciarelli Francesca Liccardo Roberta Piacentini Alessandra Giorgi Lucia Bertuccini Barbara De Berardis Francesco Fazi Alberto Boffi Alessandra Bonamore Alberto Macone Protein Science AbstractHypercholesterolemia, characterized by elevated low‐density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) plays a crucial role in cholesterol metabolism by regulating LDL receptor degradation, making it a therapeutic target for mitigating hypercholesterolemia‐associated risks. In this context, we aimed to engineer human H ferritin as a scaffold to present 24 copies of a PCSK9‐targeting domain. The rationale behind this protein nanoparticle design was to disrupt the PCSK9–LDL receptor interaction, thereby attenuating the PCSK9‐mediated impairment of LDL cholesterol clearance. The N‐terminal sequence of human H ferritin was engineered to incorporate a 13‐amino acid linear peptide (Pep2‐8), which was previously identified as the smallest PCSK9 inhibitor. Exploiting the quaternary structure of ferritin, engineered nanoparticles were designed to display 24 copies of the targeting peptide on their surface, enabling a multivalent binding effect. Extensive biochemical characterization confirmed precise control over nanoparticle size and morphology, alongside robust PCSK9‐binding affinity (KD in the high picomolar range). Subsequent efficacy assessments employing the HepG2 liver cell line demonstrated the ability of engineered ferritin's ability to disrupt PCSK9–LDL receptor interaction, thereby promoting LDL receptor recycling on cell surfaces and consequently enhancing LDL uptake. Our findings highlight the potential of ferritin‐based platforms as versatile tools for targeting PCSK9 in the management of hypercholesterolemia. This study not only contributes to the advancement of ferritin‐based therapeutics but also offers valuable insights into novel strategies for treating cardiovascular diseases. 10.1002/pro.5111 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |
| title | Ferritin‐based disruptor nanoparticles: A novel strategy to enhance LDL cholesterol clearance via multivalent inhibition of PCSK9–LDL receptor interaction |
| topic | Protein Science |
| url | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pro.5111 |