Abstract
The discovery and extension of G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) transactivation-dependent signalling has enormously broadened the GPCR signalling paradigm. GPCRs can transactivate protein tyrosine kinase receptors (PTKRs) and serine/threonine kinase receptors (S/TKRs), notably the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and transforming growth factor-β type 1 receptor (TGFBR1), respectively. Initial comprehensive mechanistic studies suggest that these two transactivation pathways are distinct. Currently, there is a focus on GPCR inhibitors as drug targets, and they have proven to be efficacious in vascular diseases. With the broadening of GPCR transactivation signalling, it is therefore important from a therapeutic perspective to find a common transactivation pathway of EGFR and TGFBR1 that can be targeted to inhibit complex pathologies activated by the combined action of these receptors. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are highly reactive molecules and they act as second messengers, thus modulating cellular signal transduction pathways. ROS are involved in different mechanisms of GPCR transactivation of EGFR. However, the role of ROS in GPCR transactivation of TGFBR1 has not yet been studied. In this review, we will discuss the involvement of ROS in GPCR transactivation-dependent signalling.
Introduction
G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are amongst the most numerous receptors in biology and they represent the largest single class of targets for therapeutic agents (1, 2). GPCRs are responsible for fundamental physiological processes and they are also involved in numerous pathophysiological states (3). GPCR signalling was first described as what is now referred to as classic or linear cell signalling involving transmembrane receptors, G proteins, effector molecules and response elements (4, 5). Activation of the GPCR by ligands results in the replacement of bound GDP by GTP on the Gα subunit followed by dissociation of GTP-bound Gα from Gβγ subunit and each interact with a variety of effectors including adenylyl cyclase, ion channels and phospholipase C (PLC) leading to increases of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), calcium and protein kinase C (PKC) activity (6, 7, 8).
In addition to this classic/linear signalling, GPCRs can transactivate other cell-surface receptors notably protein tyrosine kinase receptors (PTKRs) including receptors for epidermal growth factor (EGF) (9), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) (10) and fibroblast growth factor (FGF) (11). Transactivation greatly expands the cellular responses that can be generated by GPCRs. The initial cellular signalling process defined as transactivation was identified as lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) acting via its GPCR leading to phosphorylation of the downstream ERK (and an increase in cellular phosphoERK); this response was blocked by the EGF receptor (EGFR) antagonist, AG1478, indicating that it arises from transactivation of the EGFR (9). Since the original observations, this paradigm has recently been expanded to include the transactivation of serine/threonine kinase receptors (S/TKR) notably transforming growth factor (TGF)-β type 1 receptor (TGFBR1). In human vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), treatment with thrombin (12, 13) or endothelin-1 (ET-1) (14, 15) stimulates carboxy terminal phosphorylation of the transcription factor Smad2. This response was blocked by the TGFBR1 antagonist, SB431542, indicating that the response arises from GPCR transactivation of TGFBR1 (13, 14, 16, 17). GPCR transactivation of S/TKR or PTKR modulates gene transcription, cell migration and proliferation, secretion of hormones, cytokines and matrix molecules and changes in cellular phenotype (13, 18, 19).
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are highly chemically reactive species arising from multiple metabolic and enzymatic sources inside all cells (20). ROS play a role in S/TKR- and PTKR-mediated signalling pathways (21, 22, 23) and in the GPCR transactivation of growth factor receptors (24, 25). Therefore, understanding the role of ROS in GPCR transactivation signalling of both S/TKR and PTKR may reveal a common therapeutic target for all GPCR transactivation-dependent signalling.
ROS are known to be involved in GPCR transactivation of PTKR (24, 25, 26) but much less is known of the role of ROS in GPCR transactivation of S/TKR. The current knowledge of the mechanisms of GPCR transactivation of PTKR and S/TKR reveal that these occur by completely different biochemical mechanisms and signalling pathways (13, 16). For example, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are involved in GPCR transactivation of PTKR, but they are not involved in transactivation of S/TKR which is a process reliant upon Rho/ROCK activation (13, 16). These differences increase the opportunities for ROS as a common intermediate for all GPCR transactivation-dependent signalling and these issues are addressed in this review.
ROS – source and role in cell biology
ROS serve as second messengers to modulate signal transduction and gene expression (27). ROS can be produced by a variety of systems, including nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase (Nox), xanthine oxidase, uncoupled endothelial nitric oxide (eNOS) and assorted enzymes in the mitochondrial respiratory chain (28, 29, 30). Common examples of ROS include superoxide anion (·O2 −), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), hydroxyl radical (·OH), nitric oxide (·NO) and peroxynitrite (OONO−) (31, 32).
In mammals, the Nox family is composed of seven isoforms including Nox1-5 and dual oxidase (Duox) 1 and 2 (33). The main function of Nox is to produce ROS (34). Of the seven Nox isoforms only 4 (Nox1, Nox2, Nox4 and Nox5) catalytic homologues are expressed in VSMCs (35, 36). Nox1 and Nox4 are the main sources of ROS in VSMCs (37, 38). Nox consists of several subunits (membrane-bound and cytosolic) and their enzymatic activity requires recruitment of cytosolic subunits to the membrane-bound subunits forming a functional enzyme complex which utilises NADPH as an electron donor leading to the formation of superoxide from molecular oxygen (39). In VSMCs, the activity of Nox1 requires the binding of the activator subunit (Noxo1) and the organiser p47phox to the membrane-bound p22phox (39). Nox2 can be activated by association of the cytosolic subunits (p47phox, p67phox and a small GTPase, Rac-1) with the membrane-bound components (40). Nox4 activity can be regulated by binding of poldip2 with the p22phox subunit (41). Nox5 is activated by intracellular calcium binding (35, 42). Overexpression or increased expression of one subunit is usually accompanied by an increase in expression of others, resulting in an overall increase in Nox-mediated ROS production (31). Unlike Nox4 that mainly generates hydrogen peroxide, Nox1 and Nox2 generate superoxide (37).
The superoxide anion is produced by a one electron reduction of molecular oxygen via Nox. This unpaired electron renders superoxide anions biochemically unstable and short-lived (43). Therefore, superoxide rapidly converts to hydrogen peroxide either spontaneously or catalysed by the cytoplasmic superoxide dismutase (SOD) (44). However, the excess in the level of superoxide anion reacts with nitric oxide leading to peroxynitrite formation (45). Hydrogen peroxide, the main biological ROS (46) is produced by dismutation of superoxide and xanthine oxidase enzyme (47). ROS research has focused on hydrogen peroxide because it is highly reactive, more stable than superoxide anion and can easily diffuse across cell membranes (48). In the presence of ferrous ions (Fe2+), hydrogen peroxide can be converted to hydroxyl radical (49). A second possible fate of hydrogen peroxide occurs when myeloperoxidase (MPO) enzyme converts hydrogen peroxide to hypochlorous acid. As a protective mechanism, cells throughout the body use catalase to convert hydrogen peroxide to water (50).
ROS at high concentrations can induce damage to proteins, lipids and nucleic acids (51). However, at low levels, ROS are known to play a critical role in cellular signalling such as regulation of ion channels, protein phosphorylation and transcription factors (50). ROS can be homeostatically maintained at low physiological levels by antioxidant compounds which include enzymes such as SOD, glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase and peroxiredoxin and non-enzymatic compounds such as glutathione (GSH) and ascorbic acid (52). The antioxidant compounds are responsible for attenuating the harmful effects of ROS overproduction and ameliorating oxidative stress (53). However, preventing ROS overproduction has been proposed as a superior approach in the treatment of vascular diseases (34).
The role of ROS and Nox in the classic GPCR signalling
GPCR agonists, angiotensin II (AngII) (54), LPA (55), ET-1 (56) and thrombin (57) all induce ROS generation in VSMCs. As a secondary messenger, ROS can directly elicit various downstream signalling cascades, including the Ras/mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) pathways thus regulating multiple cellular processes such as differentiation, proliferation, migration and cell survival (58). In rat neonatal cardiomyocytes, hydrogen peroxide directly activates Gαi and Gαo (without GPCR involvement) causing the liberation of βγ-subunit that leads to PI3K activation, which in turn stimulates Akt and ERK (59). The in vitro study of cardiomyocytes from neonatal rats showed that ROS activates both ERK and p38 MAPK (60). Hydrogen peroxide dose dependently stimulates the phosphorylation of ERK via Src family tyrosine kinases and the Ras-dependent pathway. Inhibition of MAPK phosphorylation plays a central role in preventing the apoptosis of these cells following oxidative stress (60).
Long-term treatment with vasoactive hormone AngII simulates Nox activity which leads to superoxide anion production and VSMC hypertrophy by AngII, which was attenuated by diphenyleneiodonium (DPI) (54). AngII stimulates ROS generation in human VSMCs via the intracellular phospholipase D (PLD) signalling pathway. Partial inhibition of AngII-mediated hydrogen peroxide production by two selective PKC inhibitors (calphostin C and chelerythrine chloride) suggests that other pathways are involved in AngII-mediated ROS production (61). In addition, PLC-β-mediated PKC activation has been implicated in Phorbol 12,13-dibutyrate (PDBu)-induced Nox-dependent ROS production to promote VSMC contraction (62). Selective PKC inhibitors GF109203X, staurosporine, chelerythrine and calphostin C inhibit PDBu-mediated ROS production to the same degree as DPI in bovine coronary arteries (62). Treatment with the PKC inhibitors and DPI inhibited PDBu induced coronary artery contractions. Other possible explanations of ROS generation involve the AngII activation of PLC, PLD and phospholipase A2 (PLA2) (63), amongst them, PLA2 releases arachidonic acid which in turn activates production of ROS in VSMCs (64). PLC activated by PIP2 triggers the IP3-Ca+2 pathway, and DAG activates PKC, both participating in the activation of Nox complex (54). PLD also causes production of PA and increases DAG production, which also activates PKC and Nox (61). Alternatively, PIP3 produced by PKC-activating RhoGEF, activates Rac-1 and Nox1-generated ROS (65).
Thrombin induces c-Src activation through the GPCR, protease-activated receptor-1 (PAR-1) to induce interleukin 8 expression in epithelial cells (66). The activation of c-Src phosphorylates p47phox, allowing the glycoprotein to change conformation from its auto-inhibitory resting state and translocate to the membrane. Once at the membrane, p47phox can interact with membrane-bound and cytosolic subunits of Nox and organise the assembly of the active enzyme (67, 68, 69). The fundamental role of ROS in classic GPCR signalling provides encouraging evidence to study the role of ROS in GPCR transactivation of other cell-surface receptors notably PTKRs and S/TKRs.
The role of Nox/ROS in GPCR transactivation of EGFR
Activation of EGFR triggers various signalling cascades which regulates/multiple cell functions such as cell growth and development, proliferation, cytoskeleton reorganisation and motility (70, 71). EGF induces ROS (hydrogen peroxide) generation in A431 human epidermoid carcinoma cells (72). A transient increase of intracellular ROS by EGF was inhibited when EGFR phosphorylation was inhibited by catalase (72). In rat VSMCs, PI3K produces PIP3 which converts Rac-1 to its GTP-bound active form. Activated Rac-1 translocates and binds to the cytosolic Nox subunit p47phox that is attached to membrane-anchored subunits, resulting in Nox activation (73). EGF stimulates ROS production via PI3K/Src-dependent pathways to promote invasion in pancreatic cancer cells (21).
In human epithelial cells, prevention of EGF-induced ROS formation by N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) inhibits the phosphorylation of Akt, ERK1/2 and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) (74). Consistent with these results, in renal epithelial cells, EGFR-mediated ROS production leads to phosphorylation of ERK1/2 (75). However, in primary human fibroblasts, both ROS and ERK1/2 regulate each other’s activity in a vicious cycle (76). The mechanism by which ROS regulates MAPK remains unclear; however, several studies (77, 78, 79) propose that ROS-mediated MAPK activation occurs indirectly via inhibition of MAPK phosphatase via reversible oxidation of catalytic-site cysteine to produce sulfenic acid.
The ligand-dependent triple membrane passing HB-EGF-dependent signalling mechanism represents one of the best known mechanisms of GPCR transactivation of PTKR. This process involves stimulation of GPCR and activation of a MMP or A Disintegrin and A Metalloprotease (ADAM) resulting in cleavage and release of a membrane-anchored pro-heparin-binding-EGF (pro-HB-EGF). Subsequently, the free HB-EGF binds and activates EGFR in an autocrine and paracrine manner (80, 81). We have previously observed in human VSMCs, thrombin via its receptor PAR-1 stimulated the phosphorylation of ERK (16), and EGFR (13) was inhibited by broad-spectrum MMP inhibitor, GM6001, thus demonstrating the involvement of the triple membrane passing mechanism in PAR-1 transactivation of PTKR.
GPCR transactivation of EGFR can also occur via Nox/ROS-dependent mechanisms (Fig. 1) (26). The involvement of ROS in GPCR transactivation of EGFR has been extensively studied using the GPCR agonists such as AngII, LPA and thrombin (82, 83, 84, 85). AngII-induced phosphorylation of EGFR and ERK1/2 in cardiac fibroblasts was attenuated by ROS scavenger NAC in a dose-dependent manner (25). AngII stimulated hypertrophy of VSMCs is mediated by Nox-derived ROS production (86). Pharmacological inhibitors, to PLC, PI3K, c-Src, Rac, were involved in AngII-induced Nox activation. This was followed with the finding that c-Src is required for the assembly of Nox and PKC activated by PLC is required for phosphorylation of a serine residue in p47phox (87) and is responsible for the first phase of ROS generation (86). As the upstream mediator of ROS generation, these proteins are deeply involved in ROS-mediated EGFR transactivation, especially c-Src (88) which phosphorylates EGFR on Y845 site (89). AngII induced EGFR Tyr1068 and Tyr1173 phosphorylation in a c-Src- and Ca+2-dependent manner in VSMCs, overexpression of kinase-inactive c-Src or chelation of intracellular Ca+2-attenuated EGFR transactivation (90).
Schematic representation of known and speculated roles of NADPH oxidase (Nox) and ROS in G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) transactivation of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). GPCR transactivation of EGFR occurs via an increase in intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) which in turn (1) activate matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) that cleaves heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor (pro-HB-EGF) and release the EGF ligand leading to EGFR activation and subsequently phosphorylation of downstream intermediate extracellular signal-regulated kinase1/2 (ERK1/2). GPCR stimulation of ROS activates the EGFR (2) via Src-dependent pathway and (3) through inhibition of protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs).
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In cardiomyocytes, silencing of Nox4 inhibited ADAM17 expression in AngII transactivation of EGFR (19). AngII stimulates an increase in ADAM17 expression which induces the release of mature HB-EGF to activate EGFR and stimulate cardiac hypertrophy. Furthermore, AngII increased intracellular levels of ROS in rat VSMCs (91) via Nox1 (38). More recently, in rat aortic VSMCs, AngII through angiotensin type 1 receptor (AT1R) activated ADP-ribosylation factor 6 (ARF6), a small GTPase, followed by activation of Rac1 leading to the upregulation of Nox1 and its product ROS ultimately resulting in enhanced cell proliferation. Using a pharmacological and molecular approach, AngII can signal via AT1R/ARF6/Rac1/Nox1/ROS/EGFR axis (92). AngII signals via β-arrestin to regulate ARF6 activation and subsequent receptor endocytosis and ultimate cell migration of rat aortic VSMCs (93). These observations suggest the involvement of β-arrestin and ARF6 in AT1R-initiated ROS-dependent EGFR transactivation. In addition, caveolin-1 (Cav1) is essential for AT1R-mediated Rac1 activation, which is associated with AngII-mediated ROS-dependent EGFR transactivation and as a consequence VSMC hypertrophy (94). The data reviewed above indicate a role of ROS in GPCR transactivation of the EGFR (Fig. 1); however, the precise mechanism by which ROS exerts its effects has not been fully elucidated.
The role of Nox/ROS in GPCR transactivation of TGFBR1
TGF-β is a pleiotropic growth factor and serves as a key molecule in the regulation of a broad diversity of cellular functions including cell proliferation, differentiation, migration and extracellular matrix synthesis (95). TGF-β family ligands exert their signal transduction by binding to cell-surface receptors, with predominantly intrinsic serine/threonine kinase activity. TGF-β via its cognate receptor transduces signals via Smad-dependent and Smad-independent pathways (96, 97, 98, 99). Here we discuss how ROS interferes with Smad-dependent and -independent signalling pathways to regulate downstream gene expression. Many studies have documented that TGF-β generates ROS production in a wide variety of cell types including human airway smooth muscle cells (100), human lung fibroblasts (101), rat hepatocytes (102), pancreatic cancer cells (103) and VSMCs (22).
In our recent work, we have shown that although canonical TGF-β-mediated Smad2 carboxy terminal phosphorylation is ROS independent, the phosphorylation of the Smad2 linker region by TGF-β occurrs via ROS-dependent pathway in human VSMCs (22). Pharmacological inhibition of ROS/Nox with NAC, DPI and apocynin has no effect on carboxy terminal phosphorylation of Smad2 (data not published). However, DPI and apocynin prevent TGF-β-induced phosphorylation of Smad2 linker region (22). Transfection of human pulmonary artery SMCs with dominant negative Smad2 and Smad3 blocked Nox4 gene expression and ROS production caused by TGF-β, suggesting that TGF-β triggers Nox4-derived ROS generation via the Smad2/3 pathway (104). Attenuation of ROS formation by Nox4 siRNA inhibits TGF-β-mediated Smad3 phosphorylation in cardiac fibroblasts, indicating that Nox4 is upstream of TGF-β/Smad3 pathway (105).
MAPKs are downstream components of TGF-β signalling (106, 107). In human VSMCs, TGF-β mediated ROS production leads to the activation of MAPK, ERK and p38 (22). Antioxidants, NAC and catalase, suppress ROS production by TGF-β and inhibit the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 and p38 in rat renal epithelial cells, resulting in the prevention of TGF-β-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition (23). TGF-β generated ROS is responsible for prevention of HSC-T6 cell proliferation by reducing MAPK stimulation. Dihydrolipoic acid, a potent antioxidant, inhibits TGF-β-stimulated ERK1/2 and JNK phosphorylation (108). ROS can also oxidise and in turn inactivate specific MAPK phosphatases (MAP-1 and MAP-3) causing indirect activation of MAPK (78). Activation of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells with TGF-β upregulates Nox4 gene expression and ROS production. The PI3K inhibitor, LY294402 supressed the gene expression of Nox4 indicating the PI3K/Akt pathway is essential in TGF-β-mediated Nox4-dependent cell proliferation (109).
The phenomenon of GPCR transactivation signalling was expanded approximately a decade ago to include activation of S/TKR notably the TGFBR1. GPCR transactivation of the TGFBR1 occurs via completely different mechanisms as compared to EGFR transactivation. GPCR transactivation of the TGFBR1 involves cytoskeletal rearrangement which activates ROCK signalling leading to the activation of integrin dependent signalling. Activated integrin binds to the large latent TGF-β complex (LLC) causing conformational changes in LLC, which exposes the TGF-β ligand (16) (Fig. 2). The role of ROS in GPCR transactivation of the TGFBR1 has not yet been explored; however, ROS regulates ROCK and integrins.
Schematic representation of the mechanism of G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) transactivation of transforming growth factor-β type 1 receptor (TGFBR1). GPCR transactivation of TGFBR1 occurs via cytoskeletal rearrangement which activates Rho-associated protein kinase (RhoA/ROCK) signalling and cell-surface integrin. Activated integrin binds to and activates the large latent TGF-β complex (LLC), leading to the subsequent phosphorylation of the downstream intermediate Smad2 in the carboxy terminal.
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Recently, we have found that the endogenous pharmacological stimulation of ROS in human VSMCs activates ROCK, and ROCK inhibitor, Y27632, inhibits ROS-dependent phosphorylation of Smad2 carboxy terminal (data not published). In rat SMC arteries, ET-1 increased calcium sensitisation via ROS-dependent Rho/ROCK signalling pathway. (110). However, in human oesophageal adenocarcinoma cells, ROCK2 is upstream of Nox5-derived ROS (111). These findings suggest that ROCK signalling is a redox-sensitive pathway and GPCR generation of ROS could play a major role in GPCR transactivation of TGFBR1 via ROCK signalling.
ROS is also known to activate different integrins including integrin α2, integrin α6 and integrin β3, where hydrogen peroxide upregulates the gene expression of integrins in epithelial cells (112). ROS are involved in integrin activation and integrins are involved in transactivation of TGFBR1; however, the role of ROS in GPCR transactivation of TGFBR1 has not been investigated. Hence, although ROS involvement in GPCR-mediated transactivation of PTKRs such as EGFR is well known, the role of ROS in TGFBR1 transactivation by GPCR will be a completely novel area of investigation.
Conclusion
ROS are involved in physiological and pathophysiological actions of VSMCs, including proliferation, secretion of inflammatory cytokines, extracellular matrix production, contraction and differentiation (65). Oxidative stress is the one of the major contributors to the pathophysiology of many diseases, including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as atherosclerosis (113). Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterised by lipids and fibrous element accumulation over many years, in medium to large blood vessels (114). Atherosclerosis represents the major underlying aetiology of most CVDs including coronary artery disease, stroke, cerebrovascular disease and peripheral artery disease (Lusis et al. 2004). There are three major mechanisms by which ROS are proposed to induce CVDs, oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), inhibition of nitric oxide vasodilation and intracellular signalling activation via ion channels, protein phosphorylation and transcription factors (27, 115). VSMCs are involved in all stages of atherosclerotic plaque development. With the early development of atherosclerosis, VSMCs lose contractility increase proliferation and increase proteoglycan expression (116, 117) and in advanced stages of disease dedifferentiated VSMCs proliferate and migrate contributing to the fibrous cap and stabilising the plaque.
Several clinical studies of antioxidants have been unsuccessful in improving cardiovascular events in moderate-to-high-risk patients (118, 119). For instance, the Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation (HOPE) study demonstrated that up to 6 years of daily intake of vitamin E had no beneficial effects on cardiovascular outcomes in high-risk patients (120). One of potential reasons of antioxidant limitations is the difficulties of targeting precise intracellular signalling pathways which leading to the oxidative stress (121). Thus, there is a need to further investigate which signalling pathways disrupted by high levels of ROS leading to the development of atherosclerosis might represent preferred targets for preventing the pathophysiological actions of ROS.
The GPCR signalling paradigm has been expanded to include GPCR transactivation of PTKRs and S/TKRs notably EGFR and TGFBR1, respectively. While GPCR transactivation of EGFR requires MMP stimulation, the activation of TGFBR1 occurs through cytoskeletal rearrangement which activates ROCK signalling and cell-surface integrins (13, 16, 122). We previously found that the GPCR agonist thrombin transactivates the EGFR and TGFBR1 to stimulate the expression of enzymes involved in the hyperelongation of glycosaminoglycan chains on the proteoglycan, biglycan (123, 124) which is associated with increased lipid retention in the vessel wall initiating atherosclerosis (125, 126). We have described that GPCR transactivation of either receptor is occurring via completely different mechanisms and the identification of a common mechanism can attenuate all GPCR-mediated GAG chain elongation (127, 128). However, established data for GPCR transactivation of PTKRs and newly emerging data for mechanisms of S/TKRs indicates that ROS may be involved in both transactivation mechanisms and as such ROS would represent the first common mechanism and hence the first potential target to prevent all transactivation signalling.
The relevance of this work relates to the role of ROS in accelerating atherosclerosis and promoting CVDs and the potential of targeting ROS-related mechanisms to prevent CVD. Clinical trials of a broad range of antioxidants have been unsuccessful in demonstrating a benefit occurring as a reduction in CVD events in the treated cohort. This has been the topic of considerable controversy for many years with multiple credible and substantive proposals offered to provide explanations for the failed efficacy of antioxidant strategies (129). These explanations relate to the chemistry and pharmacokinetics of antioxidants and generally the complexity of the regulation of the redox state of cell and its impact on cellular functioning.
We are proposing that a deeper understanding of the impact of redox state and also the role of ROS in cellular signalling of the processes associated with the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis is required such that a more specific target may be identified. ROS and specifically their downstream signalling pathways may be identified as a superior therapeutic target compared to the somewhat blunt use of high-dose antioxidants. This concept is presented in the context of GPCR transactivation of cell-surface kinase receptors as a recently expanded paradigm of GPCR signalling whose therapeutic potential is not yet to be fully understood.
Declaration of interest
The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest that could be perceived as prejudicing the impartiality of this review. Professor P Little is a Senior Editor of Vascular Biology. Dr D Kamato is an Early Career Researcher on the Editorial Board of Vascular Biology. Professor Little and Dr Kamato were not involved in the review or editorial process for this paper, on which they are listed as authors.
Funding
R M was supported by the University of Mosul, Iraq. Support was received from the University of Queensland through a personal support package to P J L and by the University of Queensland Early Career Grant (D K) (grant no. 1832825). D K is supported by NHMRC-Peter Doherty (1160925) and National Heart Foundation (102129) Fellowships.
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