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Structural basis for differential regulation and selective inhibition of human CTP synthase 1

Award Number: R01AI153048
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 04/16/2021
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 03/31/2025

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Structural basis for differential regulation and selective inhibition of human CTP synthase 1 - PROJECT SUMMARY Cellular proliferation increases demand for ribonucleotide pools to provide precursors for increased RNA, DNA, and membrane synthesis. This demand exceeds the capacity of uptake and salvage pathways, and must be met by increased de novo biosynthesis. In particular, lymphocyte proliferation is dependent on increased nucleotide levels, and targeting nucleotide biosynthesis pathways is the basis for a number of highly successful immunosuppressive treatments. CTP Synthase (CTPS) is the key regulatory enzyme in pyrimidine nucleotide biosynthesis. Humans have two CTPS isoforms encoded on separate genes, CTPS1 and CTPS2. While CTPS1 expression is generally increased in proliferative tissues, little else is known about differential roles of the two isoforms or how they are regulated. CTPS1 plays a critical role in the immune response, and loss of function mutations in humans cause severe immunodeficiency. Loss of CTPS1 results in impaired T and B-cell proliferation, but does not have deleterious effects in other human tissues, indicating unique dependence of the immune response on CTPS1 function. Selective inhibition of CTPS1, therefore, is considered a potentially powerful approach to immunosuppressive therapies with limited off-target effects. A number of inhibitors that specifically target CTPS1 have recently been reported, but the mechanisms of inhibition remain unclear. Here, we focus on the structural and functional characterization of CTPS1 and CTPS2 regulation by native allosteric regulators and by selective small molecule inhibitors. This work will provide insight into the control of nucleotide biosynthesis during cellular proliferation, and serve as the basis for design and targeted discovery of novel compounds with potential for immunosuppressive therapies.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $489,410 )
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON	4333 BROOKLYN AVE NE	SEATTLE	WA	98195	KING	USA	Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research	000	4	3/21/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$489,410
														Subtotal = $489,410

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $489,410 )
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON	4333 BROOKLYN AVE NE	SEATTLE	WA	98195	KING	USA	Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research	000	3	3/10/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$489,410
														Subtotal = $489,410

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $489,410 )
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON	4333 BROOKLYN AVE NE	SEATTLE	WA	98195	KING	USA	Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research	000	2	3/30/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$489,410
														Subtotal = $489,410

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $489,410 )
2021	2021	UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON	4333 BROOKLYN AVE NE	SEATTLE	WA	98195	KING	USA	Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research	000	1	4/15/2021	NEW	$489,410
														Subtotal = $489,410

Grand Total All Awards = $1,957,640

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Structural basis for differential regulation and selective inhibition of human CTP synthase 1

Award Number: R01AI153048

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 04/16/2021

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 03/31/2025

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