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Phosphoproteomics for studying signaling pathways evoked by hormones of the renin-angiotensin system: a source of untapped potential

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Title:Phosphoproteomics for studying signaling pathways evoked by hormones of the renin-angiotensin system: a source of untapped potential
Creators Name:Souza-Silva, I.M., Carregari, V.C., Steckelings, U.M. and Verano-Braga, T.
Abstract:The Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS) is a complex neuroendocrine system consisting of a single precursor protein, angiotensinogen (AGT), which is processed into various peptide hormones, including the angiotensins [Ang I, Ang II, Ang III, Ang IV, Ang-(1-9), Ang-(1-7), Ang-(1-5), etc] and Alamandine-related peptides [Ang A, Alamandine, Ala-(1-5)], through intricate enzymatic pathways. Functionally, the RAS is divided into two axes with opposing effects: the classical axis, primarily consisting of Ang II acting through the AT(1) receptor (AT(1)R), and in contrast the protective axis, which includes the receptors Mas, AT(2)R and MrgD and their respective ligands. A key area of RAS research is to gain a better understanding how signaling cascades elicited by these receptors lead to either "classical" or "protective" effects, as imbalances between the two axes can contribute to disease. On the other hand, therapeutic benefits can be achieved by selectively activating protective receptors and their associated signaling pathways. Traditionally, robust "hypothesis-driven" methods like Western blotting have built a solid knowledge foundation on RAS signaling. In this review, we introduce untargeted mass spectrometry-based phosphoproteomics, a "hypothesis-generating approach", to explore RAS signaling pathways. This technology enables the unbiased discovery of phosphorylation events, offering insights into previously unknown signaling mechanisms. We review the existing studies which used phosphoproteomics to study RAS signaling and discuss potential future applications of phosphoproteomics in RAS research including advantages and limitations. Ultimately, phosphoproteomics represents a so far underused tool for deepening our understanding of RAS signaling and unveiling novel therapeutic targets.
Keywords:Cellular Signaling, Phosphoproteome, Phosphoproteomics, Renin-Angiotensin System, Animals
Source:Acta Physiologica
ISSN:1748-1708
Publisher:Wiley
Volume:241
Number:2
Page Range:e14280
Date:February 2025
Official Publication:https://doi.org/10.1111/apha.14280
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