Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulators: A new class of immunosuppressants

Adam C. Yopp, Levi G. Ledgerwood, Jordi C. Ochando, Jonathan S. Bromberg

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Abstract

In this review, we summarize how FTY720 came from the lab bench to the bedside by examining its structural similarities to natural occuring sphingosine analogues, the mechanism of action, and clinical applicability to not only transplantation but also autoimmune, oncological, and neurobiological fields. FTY720, a sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) analogue, promotes the survival of human and animal allografts by sequestering T lymphocytes within peripheral lymphoid tissue. The mechanism of sequestration is three-fold:(1) T lymphocytes are driven into peripheral lymph nodes in a chemokine dependent manner by FTY720;(2) FTY720 downregulates sphingosine 1-phosphate receptors (S1PRs) on the T lymphocyte surface, rendering it unable to migrate along a S1P gradient; and (3) FTY720 closes stromal gates on the abluminal side of the lymphatic endothelium. Future areas of investigation include developing S1P analogues that have specific agonist binding to S1PRs avoiding side effects seen in non-specific binding.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)788-795
Number of pages8
JournalClinical Transplantation
Volume20
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2006

Keywords

  • FTY720
  • Immunosuppression transplantation
  • T lymphocyteo

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Transplantation

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