Abstract
(1) Background: Sodium taurocholate cotransporting polypeptide (NTCP) functions as a key receptor for the hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Analyzing HBV and NTCP interaction is an important issue not only for basic research but also for the development of anti-HBV therapeutics. We developed here a novel model system to analyze the interaction of NTCP with liposomes instead of HBV. (2) Methods: Liposomal binding and endocytosis through NTCP in HEK293T cells were achieved by serial treatments of HEL293T cells transiently expressing NTCP-green fluorescence protein (GFP) fusion protein with a synthetic biotinylated pre-S1 peptide (Myr47-Bio) and streptavidin (SA) complex (i.e., Myr47-Bio+SA) followed by biotinylated liposomes. By this procedure, binding of [biotinylated liposomes]-[Myr47-Bio+SA]-[NTCP-GFP] was formed. (3) Results: Using this model system, we found that liposomal binding to NTCP on the cell surface via Myr47-Bio+SA was far more efficient than that to scavenger receptor class B type 1 (SR-B1). Furthermore, liposomes bound to cell surface NTCP via Myr47-Bio+SA were endocytosed into cells after cells were cultured at 37 °C. However, this endocytosis was suppressed by 4 °C or cytochalasin B treatment. (4) Conclusions: This model system will be useful for not only analyzing HBV entry mechanisms but also screening substances to prevent HBV infection.
Funder
Japan society for the promotion of science (KAKENHI, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research
Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
Dynamic Alliance for Open Innovation Bridging Human, Environment and Materials, of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan
Subject
Pharmacology (medical),Infectious Diseases,Drug Discovery,Pharmacology,Immunology
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