N-Glycolyl-MDP

NOD2 Agonist - N-glycolylated muramyldipeptide

NOD2 activation with N-Glycolyl-MDP

N-Glycolyl-MDP is a synthetic N-glycolylated form of muramyl dipeptide (MDP). MDP is the minimal bioactive peptidoglycan (PGN) motif present in almost all bacteria. MDP was first identified as an active component in Freund’s complete adjuvant [3]. It is recognized by the cytosolic receptor NOD2 [1, 2].

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Mode of action:

Most bacteria produce N-acetylated MDP in contrast to Mycobacteria which produce N-glycolylated MDP. In Mycobacterial PGN the N-acetyl group at the carbon 2 of the muramic acid is preferentially hydroxylated to an N-glycolyl group through action of the enzyme N-acetyl muramic acid hydroxylase (NamH). The cell wall of mycobacteria is known to be extremely immunogenic. This potent activity is attributed to their N-glycolylated MDP. NOD2 activation with N-Glycolyl-MDP causes pro-inflammatory cytokine release through the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and NF-κB activation, thus contributing to host defense [1, 2].

Key features:

• Potent NOD2 agonist
• Synthetic N-glycolylated MDP
• Each lot is functionally tested

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References:

1. Coulombe F. et al., 2009. Increased NOD2-mediated recognition of N-glycolyl muramyl dipeptide. J Exp Med. 206(8):1709-16.
2. Hansen J.M. et al., 2014. N-glycolylated peptidoglycan contributes to the immunogenicity but not pathogenicity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. C Infect Dis. 209(7):1045‑54.
3. Ogawa C. et al., 2011. Muramyl dipeptide and its derivatives: peptide adjuvant in immunological disorders and cancer therapy. Curr Bioact Compd. 7(3):180-97.
4. Raymond J.B. et al., 2005. Identification of the namH gene, encoding the hydroxylase responsible for the N-glycolylation of the mycobacterial peptidoglycan. J Biol Chem. 280(1):326-33.

Figures

N-Glycolyl-MDP is a potent activator of human (h)NOD2. HEK-Blue™ hNOD2 cells were incubated in HEK-Blue™ Detection medium and stimulated with increasing concentrations of N-Glycolyl-MDP. After 24h incubation, the levels of NF-κB-induced SEAP were determined by reading the optical density (OD) at 630 nm (mean ± SEM).

Specifications

Specificity: NOD2 agonist

Working Concentration: 100 ng  - 10 µg/ml

Solubility: 5 mg/ml in water

Formula: C19H32N4O12

Molecular weight: 508.48 g/mol

Quality Control:

• Activation of NOD2 has been confirmed using HEK-Blue™ NOD2 cells.
• The absence of NOD1 activity has been confirmed using HEK‑Blue™ NOD1 cells.
• The absence of bacterial contamination (e.g. lipoproteins and endotoxins) has been confirmed using HEK-Blue™ TLR2 and HEK‑Blue™ TLR4 cells.

Contents

• 5 mg N-glycolyl-MDP
• 1.5 ml sterile endotoxin-free water

N-glycolyl-MDP is shipped at room temperature.

Upon receipt, store at -20°C.

Details

NOD1 and NOD2

The cytosolic NOD-Like Receptors (NLRs, also known as NODs or NALP) are Nucleotide-binding Oligomerization Domain containing receptors. To date, 22 NLRs have been identified in humans and constitute a major class of intracellular pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) [1].

The founding NLR-family members NOD1 (CARD4) and NOD2 (CARD15) recognize distinct motifs of peptidoglycan (PGN), an essential constituent of the bacterial cell wall. NOD1 senses the D-γ-glutamyl-meso-DAP dipeptide (iE-DAP), which is found in PGN of all Gram-negative and certain Gram-positive bacteria [1, 2] whereas NOD2 recognizes the muramyl dipeptide (MDP) structure found in almost all bacteria. Thus NOD2 acts as a general sensor of PGN and NOD1 is involved in the recognition of a specific subset of bacteria. Both iE-DAP and MDP must be delivered intracellularly either by bacteria that invade the cell or through other cellular uptake mechanisms. Ligand-bound NOD1 and NOD2 oligomerize and signal via the serine/threonine RIP2 kinase through CARD-CARD homophilic interactions [3]. Once activated, RIP2 mediates ubiquitination of NEMO/IKKγ leading to the activation of NF-κB and the production of inflammatory cytokines. Furthermore, poly-ubiquitinated RIP2 recruits TAK1, which leads to IKK complex activation and the activation of MAPKs [4].

Genetic mutations in NOD2 are associated with Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease [5].  In addition, numerous studies have recently revealed that NOD1 and NOD2 have a close relationship with a variety of cancers via controlling proliferation, altering immunosurveillance, and interacting with tissue bacteria, including intestinal commensal intestinal microflora. Moreover, additional research into the mechanisms of NOD1 and NOD2 in cancers would shed light on the innate immunity-cancer relationship and provide intriguing targets for immunotherapy [6].

References:

1. Chamaillard M. et al., 2003. An essential role for NOD1 in host recognition of bacterial peptidoglycan containing diaminopimelic acid. Nat. Immunol. 4: 702-707.
2. Girardin S. et al., 2003. Nod1 detects a unique muropeptide from Gram-negative bacterial peptidoglycan. Science 300: 1584-1587.
3. Kobayash, K. et al., 2002. RICK/Rip2/CARDIAK mediates signalling for receptors of the innate and adaptive immune systems. Nature 416: 194-199.
4. Kobayashi K. et al., 2005. Nod2-dependent regulation of innate and adaptive immunity in the intestinal tract. Science 307: 731-734.
5. Ogura Y. et al., 2001. A frameshift mutation in NOD2 associated with susceptibility to Crohn’s disease. Nature 411: 603-606.
6. Wang D., 2022. NOD1 and NOD2 Are Potential Therapeutic Targets for Cancer Immunotherapy. Comput Intell Neurosci.;2022:2271788.

Structure of N-Glycolyl-MDP: