Inhibition of cancer-cell migration by tetraspanin CD9-binding peptide

Chem Commun (Camb). 2021 May 18;57(40):4906-4909. doi: 10.1039/d1cc01295a.

Abstract

A CD9-binding peptide (RSHRLRLH), screened from EWI-2, was characterized, and its effect on cellular migration and invasion was evaluated. As CD9 protein is overexpressed in cancer cells and plays an important role in cellular migration, the CD9-binding peptide preferentially inhibited the migration of cancer cells. Unlike conventional antiproliferative drugs, this CD9-binding peptide is promising as a novel precision antimigratory agent for cancer therapeutics.

MeSH terms

  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Movement / drug effects
  • Cell Survival / drug effects
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Humans
  • Peptides / chemistry
  • Peptides / pharmacology*
  • Tetraspanin 29 / chemistry*
  • Tetraspanin 29 / genetics

Substances

  • CD9 protein, human
  • Peptides
  • Tetraspanin 29