Primary structure and functional properties of cobra (Naja naja naja) venom Kunitz-type trypsin inhibitor.

A trypsin inhibitor from the venom of the cobra Naja naja naja has been isolated by a single step of reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography. The protein strongly inhibits trypsin (Ki = 3.5 pM). The primary structure was determined by peptide analysis of the [14C]carboxymethylated inhibitor. The 57-residue polypeptide chain belongs to the family of Kunitz-type inhibitors, and exhibits 42% residue identity with bovine pancreatic trypsin inhibitor. The structure shows only 70% identity with the corresponding peptide from the Capa cobra (Naja nevia), establishing that the inhibitor molecule exhibits extensive variations. Functionally, a basic residue at position P3' correlates with strong inhibition.     

Amino acid sequence of a less-cytotoxic basic polypeptide (LCBP) isolated from the venom of the Indian cobra (Naja naja)

A less-cytotoxic polypeptide, designated as LCBP, was isolated from the venom of Naja naja by gel filtration on Sephadex G-50 followed by CM-cellulose chromatography. The cytotoxicity toward Yoshida sarcoma cells and lethal toxicity toward mice of LCBP were both one order of magnitude lower than that of cytotoxins and that of toxin A, respectively. LCBP is a single polypeptide consisting of 61 amino acid residues with four intramolecular disulfide linkages, and the amino acid sequence is the same as that of cardiotoxin-like basic polypeptide (CLBP) isolated from the venom of Naja naja atra. This is the first time that the same polypeptides were isolated from different cobra venoms.     

Amino acid sequences of cytotoxin-like basic proteins derived from cobra venoms

Amino acid sequences of cytotoxin-like basic proteins (CLBPs), purified from the venoms of Formosan cobra (Naja naja atra) and Indian cobra (Naja naja), were reinvestigated. The determined sequences differed from those reported previously by Takechi et al. [(1985) Biochem. Int. 11, 795-802; (1987) Biochem. Int. 14, 145-152]. The sequence of CLBPs at residues 25-30 was found to be hydrophilic as compared with those of cytotoxins. The difference in the hydrophobicity of this region might be responsible for the difference in their cytotoxic activities.     

Isolation and characterization of a lethal phospholipase A2 (NN-IVb1-PLA2) from the Indian cobra (Naja naja naja) venom.

Indian cobra (Naja naja naja) venom is reported to contain multiple forms of phospholipase A2. Only a couple of them have been isolated and characterized. A lethal phospholipase A2 (NN-IVb1-PLA2) from Naja naja naja venom has been purified in three steps involving CM-Sephadex C-25, Sephadex G-50 and rechromatography on CM-Sephadex C-25 columns. It is a basic protein with pl value between 7-7.5 and has molecular weight between 11,000-11,500. The LD50 of NN-IVb1-PLA2 is 1.2 mg/K g body weight. It induces neurotoxic symptoms in the experimental mice and is devoid of myotoxic, anticoagulant, edema inducing and direct hemolytic activities.     

眼镜蛇的人工驯养繁殖技术研究

目的研究眼镜蛇的驯养繁殖技术。为更有效地保护和利用我国宝贵的眼镜蛇类资源。方法在室外模拟野生眼镜蛇的生境．在室内以散养、箱养相结合．配备科研人员及各种先进设施;在驯养过程中观察眼镜蛇的生物学特性。总结驯养管理技术、经验及疾病防治。结果解决了眼镜蛇人工驯养繁殖的技术难题．如眼镜蛇自动采食、无冬眠、蛇病的防治、异地杂交提高眼镜蛇的质量及产量等。结论本研究结果达到了预期的目的,为大规模展开人工驯养繁殖眼镜蛇提供了可靠的理论依据。     

The complete amino acid sequence of a cardiotoxin from the venom of Naja naja (Cambodian Cobra).

The complete amino acid sequence of a small, basic protein with cardiotoxic activity is described. This toxin, designated Naja naja F8, was isolated from the venom of Naja naja, of Cambodian origin, by gel filtration on Sephadex G-75 followed by gradient ion exchange chromatography on Bio-Rex 70. The cardiotoxin F8, molecular weight 6727 from amino acid composition, consists of 60 amino acids in a single peptide chain cross-linked by four disulfide bridges and is devoid of histidine, tryptophan, and glutamic acid. The chymotryptic and tryptic peptides from the performic acid oxidized toxin were separated by gel filtration on Sephadex G-25 and zone electrophoresis in columns of cellulose powder. The sequence was established by Edman degradation, using the direct phenylthiohydantoin method, and with the aid of carboxypetidase A, and is similar to the consequences reported for other cardiotoxins, cytotoxins, and/or lytic factors from cobra venoms, all of which show considerable homology with the functionally distinct neurotoxins.     

Amino acid sequence and circular dichroism of Indian cobra (Naja naja naja) venom acidic phospholipase A2

The full amino acid sequence of the acidic phospholipase A2 from Indian cobra (Naja naja naja) venom was determined and its tertiary structure examined by circular dichroism (CD). The sequence was aligned with other sequences of secreted phospholipase A2 from snakes of the genus Naja, using the progressive alignment method of Feng and Doolittle (J. Mol. Evol. (1987) 25, 351-360). The primary sequence of Naja naja naja phospholipases A2 shows up to 85% identity with the other acidic Naja phospholipase A2. CD studies indicate a 40-50% alpha-helical content in a tertiary structure which resists denaturation at high temperature, with or without chaotropic salts.     

眼镜蛇毒对大鼠弓状核nNOS表达的影响

目的探讨眼镜蛇毒对大鼠弓状核神经元型一氧化氮合酶(neuronal nitric oxide synthase,nNOS)表达的影响。方法采用免疫组织化学方法分别显示眼镜蛇毒组、生理盐水组和正常对照组弓状核的nNOS表达。结果与生理盐水组和正常对照组相比,眼镜蛇毒组弓状核nNOS阳性神经元数量明显减少,细胞平均灰度值明显升高(P0.05)。结论眼镜蛇毒能够使大鼠弓状核nNOS表达降低。     

Amino acid sequence of nerve growth factor purified from the venom of the Formosan cobra Naja naja atra

Nerve growth factor (NGF) was isolated from the venom of the Formosan cobra (Naja naja atra). The amino acid sequence was determined by a combination of conventional methods. The total number of amino acid residues was 116, giving a molecular mass of 13,057 Da. The sequence was identical with that deduced from the nucleotide sequence of an NGF cDNA from the venom gland of Naja naja siamensis, reported by Selby et al. [J. Neurosci. Res., 18, 293-298 (1987)].     

眼镜蛇毒中降压因子的提取及其降血压作用的研究

目的：从广西眼镜蛇蛇毒中分离纯化血管紧张素转换酶抑制剂(Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor,ACEI),命名为降压因子（Hypotensive Factor,HF）,并测定其生物活性。方法：采用Sephacryl S-100凝胶过滤,CM Sepharose F.F.离子交换层析分离纯化HF,高效液相鉴定纯度,SDS-聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳（SDS-PAGE）测定其分子量,紫外分光光度法测定HF对血管紧张素转换酶（ACE）的抑制活性。用离体兔子十二指肠平滑肌测定HF增强缓激肽(Bradykinin,BK)的效应。结果：纯化的广西眼镜蛇蛇毒HF经SDS-PAGE检测显示单一条带,测得其相对分子量约为8.2kD,由十二种氨基酸组成,蛋白回收率为5.70%。HF对ACE有明显的抑制作用,其抑制作用与剂量呈正相关。IC50为1.02?g/ml。HF能增强BK对离体兔子十二指肠平滑肌的收缩效应。结论：本方法成功地从广西眼镜蛇蛇毒中纯化出降血压成分。该成分与血管紧张素转换酶抑制剂作用相似,对血管紧张素转换酶有明显的抑制作用。     

眼镜蛇毒对成年大鼠下托Nestin表达的影响

目的 探讨眼镜蛇毒对成年大鼠下托巢蛋白（Nestin）阳性神经细胞表达的影响.方法 采用免疫组织化学方法,观察并比较Nestin阳性细胞在眼镜蛇毒组、生理盐水组、正常对照组大鼠下托的表达.结果 眼镜蛇毒组大鼠下托Nestin阳性神经细胞比生理盐水组、正常对照组表达明显增强（P〈0.01）.结论眼镜蛇毒对大鼠下托Nestin表达有上调作用.     

眼镜蛇毒对大鼠脑桥网状核c-fos表达的影响

目的 探讨眼镜蛇毒对大鼠脑桥网状核c-fos阳性神经元表达的影响.方法 采用免疫组织化学方法,观察并比较c-fos阳性神经元在眼镜蛇毒组、生理盐水组、正常对照组大鼠脑桥网状核的表达.结果 眼镜蛇毒组大鼠脑桥网状核c-fos阳性神经元比生理盐水组、正常对照组表达明显增强(P<0.05).结论眼镜蛇毒对大鼠脑桥网状核c-f...     

眼镜蛇毒对大鼠延髓c-fos表达的影响

目的 探讨眼镜蛇毒对大鼠延髓c-fos表达的影响.方法 采用免疫组织化学方法,观察并比较c-fos阳性细胞在眼镜蛇毒组、生理盐水组、正常对照组大鼠延髓中的表达.结果 眼镜蛇毒组大鼠延髓外侧网状核c-fos阳性细胞明显多于生理盐水组和正常对照组(P＜0.01).结论 眼镜蛇毒对大鼠延髓c-fos表达有上调作用.     

眼镜蛇毒对大鼠丘脑网状核c-fos表达的影响

目的探讨眼镜蛇毒对大鼠丘脑网状核c-fos阳性神经元表达的影响。方法采用免疫组织化学方法观察并比较c-fos阳性神经元在眼镜蛇毒组、生理盐水组、正常对照组大鼠丘脑网状核的表达。结果眼镜蛇毒组大鼠丘脑网状核c-fos阳性神经元比生理盐水组、正常对照组表达明显增强(P0.01)。结论眼镜蛇毒对大鼠丘脑网状核c-fos表达有上调作用。     

Amino acid sequence of a cardiotoxin-like basic polypeptide (CLBP) with low cytotoxic activity isolated from the venom of the Formosan cobra (Naja naja atra)

A cardiotoxin-like basic polypeptide, designated as CLBP, was isolated from the venom of Naja naja atra by gel filtration on Sephadex G-50 followed by CM-cellulose chromatography. The cytotoxicity toward Yoshida sarcoma cells and lethal toxicity toward mice of CLBP were both one-order lower than those of cardiotoxins and cobrotoxin, respectively. CLBP is a single polypeptide consisting of 61 amino acid residues with four intramolecular disulfide linkages. The amino acid sequence of CLBP shows a high degree of homology with those of cardiotoxins from the same venom, but differs in the 19 to 23 positions.     

眼镜蛇毒对大鼠脊髓c-fos表达的影响

目的探讨眼镜蛇毒对大鼠脊髓c-fos表达的影响。方法采用免疫组织化学方法,观察并比较c-fos阳性细胞在眼镜蛇毒组、生理盐水组、正常对照组大鼠脊髓中的表达。结果眼镜蛇毒组大鼠脊髓内c-fos阳性细胞明显多于生理盐水组和正常对照组。结论眼镜蛇毒对大鼠脊髓c-fos表达有上调作用。     

Biochemical composition, lethality and pathophysiology of venom from two cobras-- Naja naja and N. kaouthia

The cobras Naja naja and N. kaouthia are abundant in eastern and north-eastern India, accounting for maximum snakebite deaths. Here we report on variation in the composition of Naja kaouthia and N. naja venom from eastern India on corresponding differences in the severity of pathogenesis. These two venoms differ in chromatographic elution profile through Sephadex G-50 and enzyme activity, protein and carbohydrate contents associated with each fraction. The presence of greater amounts of basic phospholipase A2, L-amino acid oxidase and low molecular weight membrane active polypeptides in the N. naja venom makes it more toxic than N. kaouthia venom. A commercial polyvalent antivenom raised against N. naja venom inactivates lethality and variety of toxic effects of homologous venom more effectively than N. kaouthia venom.     

眼镜蛇咬伤生化特点分析

目的探讨眼镜蛇咬伤病例的生化特点,提高眼镜蛇咬伤的诊治水平。方法总结111例眼镜蛇咬伤的临床资料,对实验室检查的各生化指标进行统计分析。结果轻型102例,重型7例,危重型2例。血常规中白细胞升高,血小板计数正常,心肌酶学各指标升高,APTT,PT,BUN,Cr正常。RBC、Hb,PLT,FIB,PT、APTT,CK、CKMB、LDH在轻型组和重危型组中比较有显著变化。结论我国南方眼镜蛇咬伤以细胞毒表现最为突出,肾损害轻微、少见,凝血功能障碍不明显。心肌酶学变化显著,可作为诊断和观察病情的敏感指标。缩短就诊时间,及早处理,是改善预后的重要因素。     

Amino acid sequence of cytotoxin IIa isolated from the venom of the Indian cobra (Naja naja)

A cytotoxic basic polypeptide, designated as cytotoxin IIa, was purified to homogeneous state from the venom of the Indian cobra (Naja naja) by a combination of gel filtration on Sephadex G-50, CM-cellulose chromatography, and fast protein liquid chromatography. Cytotoxin IIa is a single polypeptide consisting of 60 amino acid residues with four intramolecular disulfide linkages. The toxin showed high cytotoxicity toward Yoshida sarcoma and ascites hepatoma cells as did cytotoxins I and II isolated from the same venom. Analysis of the amino acid sequence revealed that cytotoxin I, IIa, and II are highly homologous in their primary structures and that cytotoxin IIa differs from cytotoxin I only in having Phe 25 and Val 52 in place of Tyr 25 and Glu 52 residues.     

Antigenic relatedness between phospholipases A2 from Naja naja venom and from mammalian cells

Polyclonal antiserum was prepared against phospholipase A2 from Naja naja and used to prepare a purified antibody. It cross-reacted with the antigen, and with intracellular mammalian PLA2. This antibody was immunoreactive and inhibited the PLA2 activity of Naja naja and of guinea pig alveolar macrophages or rat lymphocytes. By immunoblotting, this antiserum revealed one band of PLA2 from Naja naja (14 kDa) and 3 bands for guinea pig alveolar macrophages and rat lymphocytes (30, 45 kDa and a minor band of 14 kDa). These results show an antigenic relatedness between an extracellular PLA2 and membrane-bound PLA2 from two different mammalian species and cell types.