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Lu-Ying Tang Li-Juan Chen Mei-Ling Qi Yi Su Feng-Xi Su Ying Lin Kun-Peng Wang Wei-Hua Jia Zhi-Xiong Zhuang Ze-Fang Ren 《Gene》2013
Objectives
The association between passive smoking and breast cancer risk differs in pre- and post-menopausal women. We aimed to explore the modification effects of PARP1 rs1136410 and ESR1 rs2234693 on the association between passive smoking and breast cancer risk among pre- and post-menopausal women.Design and methods
A case–control study of 839 breast cancer cases and 863 controls was conducted. The gene–environment interactions were tested after adjusting for potential breast cancer risk factors with unconditional logistic regression models.Results
We found that the effect of passive smoking was modified by the genotypes in both pre- and post-menopausal women, but in opposite directions. The combination of the TC/CC genotypes of ESR1 rs2234693 and passive smoking significantly increased the risk of breast cancer [OR (95%CI): 2.06 (1.39–3.05)] in pre-menopausal women. A significant association was observed between TT genotype and passive smoking [OR (95%CI): 2.40 (1.27–4.53)] in postmenopausal women. For PARP1 rs1136410, similar differential associations were observed, but the interactions were not significant.Conclusions
These results imply that the risk of breast cancer from passive smoking may be influenced by genetic factors, and that the association may differ depending on menopausal status. 相似文献2.
Kiyoshi Yamaguchi Kohsuke Takeda Hisae Kadowaki Ikumi Ueda Yoshio Namba Yasuyoshi Ouchi Hideki Nishitoh Hidenori Ichijo 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2013
Background
Diabetes mellitus is characterized by high blood glucose levels. Pancreatic ß cell death contributes to type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Akita mice, which harbor a human permanent neonatal diabetes-linked mutation (Cys96Tyr) in the insulin gene, are well established as an animal model of diabetes caused by pancreatic ß cell exhaustion. Mutant Insulin 2 protein (Ins2C96Y) induces endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and pancreatic ß cell death in Akita mice, although the molecular mechanism of InsC96Y-induced cell death remains unclear.Methods
We investigate the mechanisms of Ins2C96Y-induced pancreatic ß cell death in vitro and in vivo, using p38 inhibitor (SB203580), MIN6 cell (pancreatic ß cell line), Akita mice and apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1) knockout mice.Results
The expression of InsC96Y activated the ASK1–p38 pathway. Deletion of ASK1 mitigated InsC96Y-induced pancreatic ß cell death and delayed the onset of diabetes in Akita mice. Moreover, p38 inhibitor suppressed InsC96Y-induced MIN6 cell death.Conclusions
These findings suggest that ER stress-induced ASK1–p38 activation, which is triggered by the accumulation of InsC96Y, plays an important role in the pathogenesis of diabetes.General significance
Pancreatic ß cell death caused by insulin overload appears to be involved in the pathogenesis of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Inhibition of the ASK1–p38 pathway may be an effective therapy for various types of diabetes. 相似文献3.
Background
Epidemiological studies have evaluated the association between Secretoglobin 1A member 1 (SCGB1A1) + 38A/G polymorphism and asthma, but the results remain inconclusive. The aim of this study was to perform a meta-analysis to investigate a more authentic association between SCGB1A1 + 38A/G polymorphism and asthma.Methods
Published literature from PubMed, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Embase databases were searched for eligible publications. Pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using random or fixed-effect model according the between-study heterogeneity.Results
A total of 19 case-control studies in 18 articles were included in the meta-analysis, including 3191 cases and 5182 controls. We found that SCGB1A1 + 38A/G polymorphism was associated with a significantly increased risk of asthma risk when all studies were pooled in a dominant model (OR = 1.29; 95% CI 1.08–1.54; P = 0.005). The cumulative meta-analysis and sensitivity analysis further strengthened the stability of the result. Furthermore, publication bias was not detected.Conclusions
This study suggested that SCGB1A1 + 38A/G polymorphism was a risk factor for asthma. Further large and well-designed studies are needed to confirm this association. 相似文献4.
Dongning Wang Slava Zaitsev Garry Taylor Alessandra d'Azzo Erik Bonten 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2009
Background
Neuraminidase-1 (NEU1) catabolizes the hydrolysis of sialic acids from sialo-glycoconjugates. NEU1 depends on its interaction with the protective protein/cathepsin A (PPCA) for lysosomal compartmentalization and catalytic activation. Murine NEU1 contains 4 N-glycosylation sites, 3 of which are conserved in the human enzyme. The expression of NEU1 gives rise to differentially glycosylated proteins.Methods
We generated single-point mutations in mouse NEU1 at each of the 4 N-glycosylation sites. Mutant enzymes were expressed in NEU1-deficient cells in the presence and absence of PPCA.Results
All 4 N-glycosylation variants were targeted to the lysosomal/endosomal compartment. All N-glycans, with the exception of the most C-terminal glycan, were important for maintaining stability or catalytic activity. The loss of catalytic activity caused by the deletion of the second N-glycan was rescued by increasing PPCA expression. Similar results were obtained with a human NEU1 N-glycosylation mutant identified in a sialidosis patient. The N-terminal N-glycan of NEU1 is indispensable for its function, whereas the C-terminal N-glycan appears to be non-essential. The omission of the second N-glycan can be compensated for by upregulating the expression of PPCA.General significance
These findings could be relevant for the design of target therapies for patients carrying specific NEU1 mutations. 相似文献5.
Ji-Hye Yoon Soo-A Kim Seong-Min Kwon Jong-Hwan Park Hee-Sae Park Yong-Chul Kim Jung-Hoon Yoon Sang-Gun Ahn 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2010
Background
5′-Nitro-indirubinoxime (5′-NIO) is a new derivative of indirubin that exhibits anti-cancer activity in a variety of human cancer cells. However, its mechanism has not been fully clarified.Methods
Human salivary gland adenocarcinoma (SGT) cells were used in this study. Western blot and RT-PCR analyses were performed to determine cellular Notch levels. The cell cycle stage and level of apoptosis were analyzed using flow cytometry analysis.Results
5′-NIO significantly inhibited the mRNA levels of Notch-1 and Notch-3 and their ligands (Delta1, 2, 3, and Jagged-2) in SGT cells. Immunocytochemistry analysis showed that 5′-NIO specifically decreased the level of Notch-1 in the nucleus. In addition, 5′-NIO induced G1 cell cycle arrest by reducing levels of CDK4 and CDK6 in SGT cells. Using flow cytometry and immunoblotting analysis, we found that 5′-NIO induces apoptosis following the secretion of cytochrome c and the activation of caspase-3 and caspase-7. Intracellular Notch-1 overexpression led to a decrease in G1 phase arrest and an inhibition of 5′-NIO-induced apoptosis.Conclusion
These observations suggest that 5′-NIO induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis by down-regulating Notch-1 signaling.General significance
This study identifies a new mechanism of 5′-NIO-mediated anti-tumor properties. Thus, 5′-NIO could be used as a candidate for salivary gland adenocarcinoma therapeutics. 相似文献6.
Besma Lakhal Sonia Ben-Hadj-Khalifa Nouha Bouali Pascal Philipert Françoise Audran Rim Braham Elghezal Hatem Charles Sultan Ali Saad 《Gene》2012
Background
WNT4 and SF1 genes play an important role in ovarian development. They constitute coherent candidate genes associated with premature ovarian failure (POF) pathogenesis.Methods
We sequenced the coding region of WNT4 and SF1 in 55 Tunisian women with POF and 100 healthy controls.Results
We identified a synonymous variation in WNT4 (c.99G>A, p.Ser33Ser) and a substitution (c.G437C) in SF1 gene inducing G146 to Ala (GGG–GCG) missense mutation. WNT4 (c.99G>A, p.Ser33Ser) was not associated with POF pathology. However, a positive association of SF1 Gly146Ala polymorphism was noted. Gly146Ala minor allele frequency was significantly higher (p = 0.029) in POF patients versus controls and Ala allele containing genotypes (p = 0.005) were positively associated with POF pathology. The carriage of 146Ala allele was also associated with a significant reduction in estradiol plasma levels.Conclusions
SF1 Gly146Ala polymorphism seems to be associated with POF pathology in the Tunisian population likely by reducing estradiol levels. 相似文献7.
Jure Pohleven Nataša Obermajer Jerica Sabotič Sabina Anžlovar Kristina Sepčić Janko Kos Bogdan Kralj Borut Štrukelj Jože Brzin 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2009
Background
Lectins are a diverse group of carbohydrate-binding proteins exhibiting numerous biological activities and functions.Methods
Two-step serial carbohydrate affinity chromatography was used to isolate a lectin from the edible mushroom clouded agaric (Clitocybe nebularis). It was characterized biochemically, its gene and cDNA cloned and the deduced amino acid sequence analyzed. Its activity was tested by hemagglutination assay and carbohydrate-binding specificity determined by glycan microarray analysis. Its effect on proliferation of several human cell lines was determined by MTS assay.Results
A homodimeric lectin with 15.9-kDa subunits agglutinates human group A, followed by B, O, and bovine erythrocytes. Hemagglutination was inhibited by glycoprotein asialofetuin and lactose. Glycan microarray analysis revealed that the lectin recognizes human blood group A determinant GalNAcα1–3(Fucα1–2)Galβ-containing carbohydrates, and GalNAcβ1–4GlcNAc (N,N'-diacetyllactosediamine). The lectin exerts antiproliferative activity specific to human leukemic T cells.Conclusions
The protein belongs to the ricin B-like lectin superfamily, and has been designated as C. nebularis lectin (CNL). Its antiproliferative effect appears to be elicited by binding to carbohydrate receptors on human leukemic T cells.General significance
CNL is one of the few mushroom ricin B-like lectins that have been identified and the only one so far shown to possess immunomodulatory properties. 相似文献8.
Hideaki Tagashira Yasuharu Shinoda Norifumi Shioda Kohji Fukunaga 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2014
Background
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease caused by motor neuron degeneration. Recently, a novel SIGMAR1 gene variant (p.E102Q) was discovered in some familial ALS patients.Methods
We address mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration caused by the mutation using Neuro2A cells overexpressing σ1RE102Q, a protein of a SIGMAR1 gene variant (p.E102Q) and evaluate potential amelioration by ATP production via methyl pyruvate (MP) treatment.Results
σ1RE102Q overexpression promoted dissociation of the protein from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane and cytoplasmic aggregation, which in turn impaired mitochondrial ATP production and proteasome activity. Under ER stress conditions, overexpression of wild-type σ1R suppressed ER stress-induced mitochondrial injury, whereas σ1RE102Q overexpression aggravated mitochondrial damage and induced autophagic cell death. Moreover, σ1RE102Q-overexpressing cells showed aberrant extra-nuclear localization of the TAR DNA-binding protein (TDP-43), a condition exacerbated by ER stress. Treatment of cells with the mitochondrial Ca2 + transporter inhibitor Ru360 mimicked the effects of σ1RE102Q overexpression, indicating that aberrant σ1R-mediated mitochondrial Ca2 + transport likely underlies TDP-43 extra-nuclear localization, segregation in inclusion bodies, and ubiquitination. Finally, enhanced ATP production promoted by methyl pyruvate (MP) treatment rescued proteasome impairment and TDP-43 extra-nuclear localization caused by σ1RE102Q overexpression.Conclusions
Our observations suggest that neurodegeneration seen in some forms of ALS are due in part to aberrant mitochondrial ATP production and proteasome activity as well as TDP-43 mislocalization resulting from the SIGMAR1 mutation.General significance
ATP supplementation by MP represents a potential therapeutic strategy to treat ALS caused by SIGMAR1 mutation. 相似文献9.
Carville G. Bevans Christoph Krettler Christoph Reinhart Hélène Tran Katja Koßmann Matthias Watzka Johannes Oldenburg 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2013
Background
Warfarin directly inhibits vitamin K 2,3-epoxide reductase (VKOR) enzymes. Since the early 1970s, warfarin inhibition of vitamin K 2,3-epoxide reductase complex subunit 1 (VKORC1), an essential enzyme for proper function of blood coagulation in higher vertebrates, has been studied using an in vitro dithiothreitol (DTT) driven enzymatic assay. However, various studies based on this assay have reported warfarin dose–response data, usually summarized as half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50), that vary over orders of magnitude and reflect the broad range of conditions used to obtain VKOR assay data.Methods
We standardized the implementation of the DTT-driven VKOR activity assay to measure enzymatic Michaelis constants (Km) and warfarin IC50 for human VKORC1. A data transformation is defined, based on the previously confirmed bi bi ping-pong mechanism for VKORC1, that relates assay condition-dependent IC50 to condition-independent Ki.Results
Determination of the warfarin Ki specifically depends on measuring both substrate concentrations, both Michaelis constants for the VKORC1 enzyme, and pH in the assay.Conclusion
The Ki is not equal to the IC50 value directly measured using the DTT-driven VKOR assay.General significance
In contrast to warfarin IC50 values determined in previous studies, warfarin inhibition expressed as Ki can now be compared between studies, even when the specific DTT-driven VKOR assay conditions differ. This implies that warfarin inhibition reported for wild-type and variant VKORC1 enzymes from previous reports should be reassessed and new determinations of Ki are required to accurately report and compare in vitro warfarin inhibition results. 相似文献10.
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Julia Knöckel Rositsa Jordanova Ingrid B. Müller Carsten Wrenger Matthew R. Groves 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2009
Background
Vitamin B6 synthesis requires a functional Pdx1 assembly that is dodecameric in vivo. We have previously shown that mutation of a catalytic lysine in the plasmodial Pdx1 protein results in a protein that is both inactive and hexameric in vitro.Methods
Static and dynamic light scattering, circular dichroism, co-purification and enzyme assays are used to investigate the role of a glycine conserved in all Pdx1 family members.Results
Static light scattering indicates that a glycine to alanine mutant is present as a hexamer in vitro. Subsequent circular dichroism experiments demonstrate that a significant change in secondary structure content is induced by this mutation. However, this mutant is still competent to bind and support Pdx2 activity.Conclusions
As the mutated glycine occupies an unrestricted region of the Ramachandran plot the additional stereo-chemical restrictions imposed on alanine residues strongly support our hypothesis that significant structural rearrangement of Pdx1 is required during the transition from hexamer to dodecamer.General significance
The presented results demonstrate that reduction in the mobility of this region in Pdx1 proteins is required for formation of the in vivo dodecamer, negatively affecting the activity of Pdx1, opening the possibility of allosteric Pdx1 inhibitors. 相似文献12.
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Takahiko Matsushita Wataru Takada Kota Igarashi Kentaro Naruchi Risho Miyoshi Fayna Garcia-Martin Maho Amano Hiroshi Hinou Shin-Ichiro Nishimura 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2014
Background
Human serum MUC1 peptide fragments bearing aberrant O-glycans are secreted from columnar epithelial cell surfaces and known as clinically important serum biomarkers for the epithelial carcinoma when a specific monoclonal antibody can probe disease-relevant epitopes. Despite the growing importance of MUC1 glycopeptides as biomarkers, the precise epitopes of most anti-MUC1 monoclonal antibodies remains unclear.Methods
A novel protocol for the fabrication of versatile microarray displaying peptide/glycopeptide library was investigated for the construction of highly sensitive and accurate epitope mapping assay of various anti-MUC1 antibodies.Results
Selective imine-coupling between aminooxy-functionalized methacrylic copolymer with phosphorylcholine unit and synthetic MUC1 glycopeptides-capped by a ketone linker at N-terminus provided a facile and seamless protocol for the preparation of glycopeptides microarray platform. It was demonstrated that anti-KL-6 monoclonal antibody shows an extremely specific and strong binding affinity toward MUC1 fragments carrying sialyl T antigen (Neu5Acα2,3Galβ1,3GalNAcα1→) at Pro-Asp-Thr-Arg motif when compared with other seven anti-MUC1 monoclonal antibodies such as VU-3D1, VU-12E1, VU-11E2, Ma552, VU-3C6, SM3, and DF3. The present microarray also uncovered the occurrence of IgG autoantibodies in healthy human sera that bind specifically with sialyl T antigen attached at five potential O-glycosylation sites of MUC1 tandem repeats.Conclusion
We established a straightforward strategy toward the standardized microarray platform allowing highly sensitive and accurate epitope mapping analysis by reducing the background noise due to nonspecific protein adsorption.General significance
The present approach would greatly accelerate the discovery research of new class autoantibodies as well as the development of therapeutic mAbs reacting specifically with disease-relevant epitopes. 相似文献14.
Aldo Olivieri Keith F. Tipton Jeff O'Sullivan 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2012
Background
Primary-amine oxidase (PrAO) catalyzes the oxidative deamination of endogenous and exogenous primary amines and also functions, in some tissues, as an inflammation-inducible endothelial factor, known as vascular adhesion protein-1. VAP-1 mediates the slow rolling and adhesion of lymphocytes to endothelial cells in a number of inflammatory conditions, including inflammation of the synovium.Methods
Glucosamine binding to the enzyme was assessed spectrofluorometrically and the kinetics of inhibition of PrAO were determined spectrophotometrically through the use of direct or coupled assays, in the presence of different substrates.Results
Glucosamine is not a substrate for PrAO, but acts as a time-dependent inhibitor of PrAO activity, displaying mixed inhibition kinetics. The observed inhibition and binding were augmented in the presence of H2O2.Conclusions
Significant in vitro effects on PrAO require glucosamine in the millimolar concentration range and it is not clear at this stage whether a low but persistent level of PrAO inhibition might contribute to the anti-arthritic response.General significance
This work was aimed at characterizing the interactions of PrAO/VAP-1 with glucosamine, a widely used “over-the-counter” supplement for the treatment of osteoarthritis. 相似文献15.
Min Huan Wu Li-Mien Chen His-Hsien Hsu James A. Lin Yueh-Min Lin Fuu-Jen Tsai Chang-Hai Tsai Chih-Yang Huang Chih-Hsin Tang 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2013
Background
Chondrosarcoma is a type of highly malignant tumor with a potent capacity of local invasion and distant metastasis. The effect of endothelin-1 (ET-1) on migration activity in human chondrosarcoma cells is not clearly understood. Here, we found that ET-1 increased the migration and expression of cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 in human chondrosarcoma cells.Methods
ET-1-mediated COX-2 expression was assessed by qPCR and Western blot analysis. The mechanisms of action of ET-1 in different signaling pathways were studied using Western blotting. Knockdown of proteins was achieved by transfection with siRNA. Chromatin immunoprecipitation assays were used to study in vivo binding of c-Jun to the COX-2 promoter.Results
Human chondrosarcoma tissues had significant expression levels of ET-1 and COX-2, which were higher than that in normal cartilage. Exogenous ET-1 increased cell migration and the expression of COX-2. In addition, COX-2 protein levels and cell migration ability were abolished by ET receptor antagonists. Activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and activator protein-1 (AP-1) pathways after ET-1 treatment was demonstrated, and ET-1-induced COX-2 expression and cell migration activity were inhibited by the specific inhibitor and mutant of MAPK and AP-1 cascades. ET-1 increased the binding of c-Jun to the AP-1 element on the COX-2 promoter. Furthermore, knockdown of ET-1 decreased cell metastasis in vitro and in vivo.Conclusions
Our results indicated that ET-1 enhances the cell migration of chondrosarcoma by increasing COX-2 expression through the ET receptors, MAPK, and AP-1 signal transduction pathway.General significance
We link high ET-1 and COX-2 expression to chondrosarcoma. 相似文献16.
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Paola Marcolongo Rosella Fulceri Alessandra Gamberucci Ibolya Czegle Gabor Banhegyi Angelo Benedetti 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2013
Background
The endoplasmic reticulum enzyme glucose-6-phosphatase catalyzes the hydrolysis of glucose-6-phosphate to glucose and inorganic phosphate. The enzyme is a part of a multicomponent system that includes several integral membrane proteins; the catalytic subunit (G6PC) and transporters for glucose-6-phosphate, inorganic phosphate and glucose. The G6PC gene family presently includes three members, termed as G6PC, G6PC2, and G6PC3. Although the three isoforms show a moderate amino acid sequence homology, their membrane topology and catalytic site are very similar. The isoforms are expressed differently in various tissues. Mutations in all three genes have been reported to be associated with human diseases.Scope of review
The present review outlines the biochemical features of the G6PC gene family products, the regulation of their expression, their role in the human pathology and the possibilities for pharmacological interventions.Major conclusions
G6PCs emerge as integrators of extra- and intracellular glucose homeostasis. Beside the well known key role in blood glucose homeostasis, the members of the G6PC family seem to play a role as sensors of intracellular glucose and of intraluminal glucose/glucose-6-phosphate in the endoplasmic reticulum.General significance
Since mutations in the three G6PC genes can be linked to human pathophysiological conditions, the better understanding of their functioning in connection with genetic alterations, altered expression and tissue distribution has an eminent importance. 相似文献18.
Stian Sjøli Ann Iren Solli Øyvind Akselsen Yang Jiang Eli Berg Trond Vidar Hansen Ingebrigt Sylte Jan-Olof Winberg 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2014
Background
Dysregulation of apoptotic cell death is observed in a large number of pathological conditions. As caspases are central enzymes in the regulation of apoptosis, a large number of procaspase-activating compounds (PAC-1 derivatives) and inhibitors (isatin derivatives) have been developed. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have been shown to have a dual role in apoptosis. Hence compounds that either activate or inhibit caspases should ideally not affect MMPs. As many PAC-1 derivatives contain a zinc chelating ortho-hydroxy N-acyl hydrazone moiety and isatin derivatives has two carbonyl groups on the indole core, it was of interest to determine to which extent these compounds can inhibit MMPs.Methods
Eight PAC-1 and five isatin derivatives were docked into MMP-9 and MMP-14. The same compounds were synthesized, characterized, purified and tested as inhibitors of MMP-9 and MMP-14, using fluorescence quenched peptide and biological substrates. Some of the compounds were also tested for fluorescence quenching.Results
Molecular docking suggested that the different compounds can bind to the MMP active sites. However, kinetic studies showed that neither of these compounds was a strong MMP inhibitor. IC50 values over 100 μM were obtained after the enzyme activities were corrected for quenching. These IC50 values are far above the concentrations needed to activate or inhibit the caspases.Conclusion
The use of PAC-1 and isatin derivatives against caspases should have little or no effect on the activity of MMPs.General significance
Activators and inhibitors of caspases are important potential therapeutic agents for several diseases such as cancer, diabetes and neurodegenerative disorders. 相似文献19.
Tomomi Izumikawa Kazumasa Saigoh Jun Shimizu Shoji Tsuji Susumu Kusunoki Hiroshi Kitagawa 《Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/General Subjects》2013
Background
Previously, we identified two missense mutations in the chondroitin N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase-1 gene in patients with neuropathy. These mutations are associated with a profound decrease in chondroitin N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase-1 enzyme activity. Here, we describe a patient with neuropathy who is heterozygous for a chondroitin synthase-1 mutation. Chondroitin synthase-1 has two glycosyltransferase activities: it acts as a GlcUA and a GalNAc transferase and is responsible for adding repeated disaccharide units to growing chondroitin sulfate chains.Methods
Recombinant wild-type chondroitin synthase-1 enzyme and the F362S mutant were expressed. These enzymes and cells expressing them were then characterized.Results
The mutant chondroitin synthase-1 protein retained approximately 50% of each glycosyltransferase activity relative to the wild-type chondroitin synthase-1 protein. Furthermore, unlike chondroitin polymerase comprised of wild-type chondroitin synthase-1 protein, the non-reducing terminal 4-O-sulfation of GalNAc residues synthesized by chondroitin N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase-1 did not facilitate the elongation of chondroitin sulfate chains when chondroitin polymerase that consists of the mutant chondroitin synthase-1 protein was used as the enzyme source.Conclusions
The chondroitin synthase-1 F362S mutation in a patient with neuropathy resulted in a decrease in chondroitin polymerization activity and the mutant protein was defective in regulating the number of chondroitin sulfate chains via chondroitin N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase-1. Thus, the progression of peripheral neuropathies may result from defects in these regulatory systems.General significance
The elongation of chondroitin sulfate chains may be tightly regulated by the cooperative expression of chondroitin synthase-1 and chondroitin N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase-1 in peripheral neurons and peripheral neuropathies may result from synthesis of abnormally truncated chondroitin sulfate chains. 相似文献20.
Jacklyn N. Hellwege Nicholette D. Palmer Julie T. Ziegler Carl D. Langefeld Carlos Lorenzo Jill M. Norris Toshinari Takamura Donald W. Bowden 《Gene》2014