Antiangiogenic activity of aeroplysinin-1, a brominated compound isolated from a marine sponge

FASEB J. 2002 Feb;16(2):261-3. doi: 10.1096/fj.01-0427fje. Epub 2001 Dec 28.

Abstract

(+)-aeroplysinin-1, an antibacterial brominated compound produced by certain sponges, was selected during a blind high-throughput screening for new potential antiangiogenic compounds obtained from marine organisms. In a variety of experimental systems, representing the sequential events of the angiogenic process, aeroplysinin-1 treatment of endothelial cells resulted in strong inhibitory effects. Aeroplysinin-1 inhibited the growth of endothelial cells in culture and induced endothelial cell apoptosis. Capillary tube formation on Matrigel was completely abrogated by addition of aeroplysinin-1 at the low micromolar range. Aeroplysinin-1 also exhibited a clear inhibitory effect on the migration capabilities of endothelial cells. Zymographic assays showed that aeroplysinin-1 treatment produced a decrease in the concentration of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and urokinase in conditioned medium from endothelial cells. Finally, aeroplysinin-1 exhibited a dose-dependent inhibitory effect on the in vivo chorioallantoic membrane assay, showing potent apoptosis-inducing activity in the developing endothelium. The in vivo inhibition of angiogenesis by aeroplysinin-1 was confirmed by the Matrigel plug assay. Together, our data indicate that aeroplysinin-1 is a compound that interferes with key events in angiogenesis, making it a promising drug for further evaluation in the treatment of angiogenesis-related pathologies.

MeSH terms

  • Acetonitriles / pharmacology*
  • Allantois / blood supply
  • Allantois / cytology
  • Allantois / drug effects
  • Animals
  • Apoptosis / drug effects
  • Cell Division / drug effects
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Movement / drug effects
  • Chick Embryo
  • Chorion / blood supply
  • Chorion / cytology
  • Chorion / drug effects
  • Cyclohexenes
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Endothelium, Vascular / cytology
  • Endothelium, Vascular / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 / drug effects
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 / metabolism
  • Neovascularization, Physiologic / drug effects*
  • Porifera / chemistry*

Substances

  • Acetonitriles
  • Cyclohexenes
  • aeroplysinin I
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 2