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Peptide CIGB-552 has a synergistic effect on CFTR-F508del combined with Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor
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  • Benjamin Simonneau,
  • Stéphanie Simon,
  • Benedicte Duriez,
  • Fanny Degrugillier,
  • Bruno Costes,
  • Frédéric Becq,
  • Maribel Guerra Vallespi,
  • Pascale Fanen,
  • Abdel Aissat
Benjamin Simonneau
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Stéphanie Simon
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Benedicte Duriez
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Fanny Degrugillier
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Bruno Costes
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Frédéric Becq
Université de Poitiers
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Maribel Guerra Vallespi
Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
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Pascale Fanen
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Abdel Aissat
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Abstract

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disease in which mutations in the CFTR gene lead to a reduced life expectancy in carriers, partly due to the rapid loss of respiratory functions. CFTR-F508del is the most frequent mutation, leading to a mislocalized and non-functional CFTR protein. The tri-therapy Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor is now given to patients carrying CFTR-F508del mutation, but some biological defaults of this mutation are still not addressed. Among CFTR interactors, we have previously identified COMMD1 as a potential therapeutic target, which overexpression favors the plasma membrane expression of CFTR. In 2013, a cell-penetrating peptide named CIGB-552 was discovered as a COMMD1 protein stabilizer. We evaluate the therapeutic potential of CIGB-552 in cystic fibrosis context. FITC Tagged version of CIGB-552 was used to evaluate its uptake on cell models cultured submerged or in air-liquid interface. HS-eYFP assay was performed for measuring CFTR quenching ratio. Short-circuit current was recorded to evaluate specific chloride flux through CFTR channel. Western blot was used to evaluate CFTR maturation and COMMD1 expression. We demonstrate that CIGB-552 is non-toxic and preferentially enters CFTR-F508del expressing cells without modifying COMMD1 expression or localization in our cystic fibrosis cell models. CIGB-552 is not a potentiator nor a corrector but acts synergistically with Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor in improving chloride efflux and increasing transepithelial potential difference of CFTR-F508del cells. The mechanism implied by CIGB-552 with the COMMD1 protein in this positive effect are still undeciphered. CIGB-552 synergy with the tri-therapy to modulate CFTR-F508del function is still a promising strategy to improve cystic fibrosis treatment.
Submitted to British Journal of Pharmacology
27 Mar 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
15 Sep 20241st Revision Received
23 Sep 2024Submission Checks Completed
23 Sep 2024Assigned to Editor
23 Sep 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
24 Sep 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
14 Nov 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Minor