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  • Addition of lysophospholipids with large head groups to cells inhibits Shiga toxin binding.

Addition of lysophospholipids with large head groups to cells inhibits Shiga toxin binding.

Scientific reports (2016-07-28)
Ieva Ailte, Anne Berit Dyve Lingelem, Simona Kavaliauskiene, Jonas Bergan, Audun Sverre Kvalvaag, Anne-Grethe Myrann, Tore Skotland, Kirsten Sandvig
ABSTRACT

Shiga toxin (Stx), an AB5 toxin, binds specifically to the neutral glycosphingolipid Gb3 at the cell surface before being transported into cells. We here demonstrate that addition of conical lysophospholipids (LPLs) with large head groups inhibit Stx binding to cells whereas LPLs with small head groups do not. Lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI 18:0), the most efficient LPL with the largest head group, was selected for in-depth investigations to study how the binding of Stx is regulated. We show that the inhibition of Stx binding by LPI is reversible and possibly regulated by cholesterol since addition of methyl-β-cyclodextrin (mβCD) reversed the ability of LPI to inhibit binding. LPI-induced inhibition of Stx binding is independent of signalling and membrane turnover as it occurs in fixed cells as well as after depletion of cellular ATP. Furthermore, data obtained with fluorescent membrane dyes suggest that LPI treatment has a direct effect on plasma membrane lipid packing with shift towards a liquid disordered phase in the outer leaflet, while lysophosphoethanolamine (LPE), which has a small head group, does not. In conclusion, our data show that cellular treatment with conical LPLs with large head groups changes intrinsic properties of the plasma membrane and modulates Stx binding to Gb3.

MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description

Avanti
18:0 Lyso PC, 1-stearoyl-2-hydroxy-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, chloroform
Avanti
18:0 Lyso PA, Avanti Research - A Croda Brand
Avanti
18:0 Lyso PC, Avanti Research - A Croda Brand
Avanti
Egg Lyso PE, Avanti Research - A Croda Brand
Avanti
16:0 Lyso PI, 1-palmitoyl-2-hydroxy-sn-glycero-3-phosphoinositol (ammonium salt), powder
Avanti
18:1 Lyso PC, 1-oleoyl-2-hydroxy-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, chloroform
Avanti
18:1 Lyso PC, Avanti Research - A Croda Brand
Avanti
18:0 Lyso PI, 1-stearoyl-2-hydroxy-sn-glycero-3-phosphoinositol (ammonium salt), powder
Avanti
Brain Lyso PE, Avanti Research - A Croda Brand 850095P, powder
Avanti
Liver Lyso PI, Avanti Research - A Croda Brand 850091P, powder