Kiwellin, a Novel Protein from Kiwi Fruit. Purification, Biochemical Characterization and Identification as an Allergen*

Kiwellin is a novel protein of 28 kDa isolated from kiwi (Actinidia chinensis) fruit. It is one of the three most abundant proteins present in the edible part of this fruit. Kiwellin has been purified by ion exchange chromatography. Its N-terminal amino acid sequence revealed high identity with that previously reported for a 28 kDa protein described as one of the most important kiwi allergens. This observation prompted us to fully characterize this protein. The complete primary structure, elucidated by direct sequencing, indicated that kiwellin is a cysteine-rich protein. Serological tests and Western Blotting analysis showed that kiwellin is specifically recognized by IgE of patients allergic to kiwi fruit. *The protein sequence data reported in this paper will appear in the Swiss-Prot and TrEMBL knowledgebase under the accessionnumber P84527.     

Sunburn of Apple Fruit: Historical Background,Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

Sunburn is a physiological disorder of apples and other fruit species caused by excess solar radiation. Damage occurs in practically all growing regions of the world, causing severe crop loss every year. Direct factors required for induction of the three currently-known types of sunburn (i.e., sunburn necrosis, sunburn browning, and photooxidative sunburn) include excess radiant heating and/or exposure to excess sunlight. Several other factors (e.g., relative humidity, wind velocity, acclimation of fruit, and cultural management practices), which alone cannot induce sunburn damage, indirectly influence the induction of sunburn by interacting with the direct factors to influence the appearance and severity of the symptoms. Sunburn affects apple fruit at many levels; it causes structural and morphological changes, alters pigment composition, influences adaptive mechanisms, impairs photosynthesis, and consequently decreases fruit quality. Fruits employ multiple physiological and biochemical mechanisms as complex defense systems to minimize damage. Photoprotective pigments, antioxidant enzymes and metabolites, heat-shock proteins, and the xanthophyll cycle help mitigate damage, but are often inadequate under field conditions to fully protect from sunburn. Quality loss significantly affects postharvest behavior, marketing and consumer acceptance of fruit. Internal fruit quality (e.g., firmness, soluble solids concentration, and titratable acidity) is affected by sunburn, and changes in these traits continue during cold storage. Sunburn-related disorders (e.g., sunburn scald in ‘Granny Smith’ and ‘Fuji’ stain) can appear in cold storage. There are several methods with various modes of action (e.g., climate ameliorating techniques, and sunburn suppressants) available to growers to decrease sunburn under field conditions. At the end of this review, the potential impact of a changing climate on sunburn incidence is considered, as both UV-B radiation and temperature are projected to change. Finally, several topics that need further research are discussed.     

番茄果实中焦磷酸:D-果糖-6-磷酸 1-磷酸转移酶的两种酶型的分离纯化及其特性

用快速蛋白液相层析仪(FPLC)Mono Q柱(HR5/5)分离纯化成熟绿番茄果实中PFP的两种分子酶型及其特性。一种酶型为Q_1,是含两个β-亚基(60kD)的二聚体,比活为5μmol min~(-1) mg~(-1);另一种为Q_2,由四个α-亚基(66kD)和四个β-亚基(60kD)组成八聚体,比活为70.5μmol/min~(-1)·mg~(-1)。Q_1的分子量是120kD,Q_2的分子量介于500kD和530kD之间。用纯化的Q_2制备的抗血清专一地与Q_2起沉淀反应。PFP酶液贮存后,其Q_1/Q_2蛋白量比值增加明显,表明部分Q_2转化为Q_1。Q_1具有催化活力表明PFP的活性中心位于β-亚基。α-亚基可能借增强PFP酶对F2,6P_2的亲和力以提高酶的比活而起调节功能,但是Q_1的活力依赖于F2,6P_2的激活,表明β-亚基处也可能存在F_2,_6P_2的调节位点。Q_2含紧密结合的F2,6P_2分子,并表现出对F2,6P2_的不敏感性,基于此种现象,有必要重新认识PFP对F2,6P_2敏感性的内在实质。     

苦楝果多糖的分离纯化及组成分析

利用水提醇沉法提取苦楝果实中的多糖,经DEAE-52柱层析分离,得到MP1、MP2和MP3三个多糖组分,用Sephadex G-100凝胶色谱柱对MP1进行纯化鉴定,结果显示为单一峰。借助气质联用仪,对苦楝粗多糖和组分MP1进行了成分分析。红外光谱分析表明苦楝多糖的单糖残基以吡喃环和呋喃环的形式存在。     

甘薯叶片蔗糖酶的分离纯化及其部分性质

纯化酶经聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳显示单一蛋白带,ＳＤＳ－ＰＡＧＥ显示一条蛋自带,其亚基分子量为３９．８ｋＤ。用ＳｅｐｈａｃｒｙｌＳ－２００凝胶过滤测得全酶的分子量为７９．４ｋＤ,该酶由两个相同亚基组成。其表观Ｋｍ为１２ｍｍｏｌ／Ｌ,Ｖｍａｘ为９９．５ｍｇ还原糖ｍｇ－１ｐｒｏｔｅｉｎｈ－１。     

Dormancy Release,Germination, and Electrolyte Leakage from Apple Embryos during Stratification in the Presence of Sucrose

The dynamics of dormancy release during the stratification of apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) seeds was quantitatively described by three characteristics of seeds germination: the percentage of seeds that germinated by the tenth day, mean germination time, and the sum of seeds germinated in each of ten days (Timson's parameter), which allowed the assessment of the viability, the rate of dormancy release, and seed heterogeneity. We showed that apple seeds were characterized by a combined (physical and physiological) type of dormancy, with the seed coat and the embryo envelope being involved in the maintenance of physical dormancy. The addition of sucrose to the stratification medium accelerated the release of seed dormancy and improved all characteristics that determine seed germinability. Electrolyte leakage from embryos hardly changed during stratification, which agrees with the fact that all seeds remained viable throughout the entire period of dormancy. We assume that the release of seed dormancy is not a single-stage process.     

苹果和葡萄果实发育过程中蛋白激酶特性的比较研究

在苹果 (MalusdomesticaL .Borkh .cv .RedStarking)和葡萄 (VitisviniferaL .×V .lubruscaL .cv .Kyoho)的不同发育阶段均检测到蛋白激酶活性 ,它们可被Ca2 强烈激活 ,表明依赖钙的蛋白激酶是苹果和葡萄果实中一类非常重要的蛋白激酶。钙调素 (CaM)对苹果和葡萄果实蛋白激酶没有激活作用 ,同时CaM拮抗剂calmidazolium、W7及三氟乙酸 (TFA)均可不同程度地抑制其活性 ,表明依赖钙的蛋白激酶中可能有含类似钙调素结构域的蛋白激酶(CDPK)的存在。在苹果和葡萄果实发育中 ,依赖钙的蛋白激酶无论在其活性变化还是特性上都存在着显著差异 :苹果果实发育的不同阶段依赖钙的蛋白激酶活性无明显变化 ,而葡萄果实在发育的第Ⅱ期蛋白激酶活性大大高于第Ⅰ、Ⅲ期 ;苹果果实依赖钙的蛋白激酶可被Mn2 强烈激活并对热敏感 ,而葡萄果实依赖钙的蛋白激酶却不受Mn2 及热处理的影响 ;此外 ,葡萄果实蛋白激酶活性不受磷脂酰丝氨酸 (PS)的影响 ,而苹果果实蛋白激酶可被PS激活 ,表明苹果果实中还可能有钙和磷脂激活的蛋白激酶即PKC的存在。苹果和葡萄果实发育中蛋白激酶种类、特性及其活性变化的不同 ,暗示了这两种果实发育调控的差异 ,也意味着苹果和葡萄果实发育调控可能与蛋白激酶密切相关。     

枸杞果实铁型超氧物歧化酶的纯化及性质

枸杞果实Ｆｅ－ＳＯＤ粗提液经硫酸铵盐析、离子交换柱层析及凝胶过滤,纯化到电泳单班点均一程度。纯化的Ｆｅ－ＳＯＤ分子量为４４．６ｋＤ,亚基分子量为２２．０ｋＤ。金属元素分析表明,每分子酸含１个Ｆｅ原子。该酶在紫外区最大吸收值为２７８ｕｍ。Ｈ２Ｏ２明显抑制该酶活性,ＫＣＮ对酶活性无影响。该酶氨基酸组成与高等植物和蓝绿藻的Ｆｅ－ＳＯＤ相似,但它具有较高甘氨酸,酸性氨基酸与碱性氨基酸比值高于高等植物而与低等植物及原核生物相近。     

SUA41蛋白表达和纯化及其多克隆抗体制备

旨在制备特异性SUA41多克隆抗体,为深入研究其在植物生长发育中的功能提供有力的分子生物学和生物化学的工具。PCR扩增拟南芥SUA41基因中编码280个氨基酸(401-680位氨基酸)的特异片段,经过GATEWAY的DNA重组技术构建了原核表达载体pDEST17-SUA41,用热休克法转化到E.coliBL21(DE3)star感受态细胞,以异丙基β-D-硫代半乳糖苷(IPTG)诱导表达出6×His-SUA41融合蛋白,用8 mol/L尿素缓冲液溶解包涵体并且经过水逐级去除尿素获得提纯的融合蛋白,并利用Western blotting鉴定确认。融合蛋白经Ni金属螯合柱亲和层析得以纯化,用SDS-PAGE进一步纯化。纯化的融合蛋白经过SDS-PAGE后切胶回收,免疫小白兔,制备多抗血清,然后用Western blotting进行检测,鉴定血清特异性和效价。结果显示,融合蛋白6×His-SUA41免疫兔,产生特异性的SUA41兔抗血清,可以检测到细菌和拟南芥组织中SUA41蛋白。用水提纯变性剂尿素溶解的包涵体蛋白具有可行性。制备的特异性SUA41兔抗血清效价高,能够有效地识别大肠杆菌表达的和拟南芥的SUA41蛋白。在有合适的对照情况下,该兔抗血清可以用于分析植物中SUA41蛋白的功能。     

Salicylic Acid Enhances Biocontrol Efficacy of the Antagonist Cryptococcus laurentii in Apple Fruit

Biological control and induced resistance are two of the promising approaches to the control of postharvest diseases. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of salicylic acid (SA) alone or in combination with an antagonistic yeast, Cryptococcus laurentii, in controlling the blue mold disease caused by Penicillium expansum on apple fruit wounds. SA alone significantly inhibited the spore germination of P. expansum in vitro when its concentration was increased to 1000 μg ml⁻¹, but it was not effective in controlling the disease in vivo. Simultaneous application of SA and C. laurentii to the wounds on the apple fruit surface showed that SA could improve the efficacy of C. laurentii against P. expansum in a concentration-dependent manner, being most effective at 10 μg ml⁻¹ but less effective at a higher or lower concentrations. Besides reducing the blue mold incidence in the local wound sites, the combination of C. laurentii with SA at 10 μg ml⁻¹ also had a synergistic effect on the induction of fruit resistance to the disease, which might be associated with a rapid increase in peroxidase, phenylalanineamonialyase and lipoxygenase activities. In addition, SA at 100 μg ml⁻¹ or above showed an adverse effect on the growth of C. laurentii in vitro and in vivo, whereas it had no effect when its concentration was decreased to 10 μg ml⁻¹ or lower. This suggested that SA could enhance the biological activity of C. laurentii in apple fruit by inducing resistance to pathogens based on the antagonistic activity of C. laurentii.     

Purification and Characterization of an Acid Phosphatase from Mycoplasma fermentans

An acid phosphatase associated with the cell membranes of Mycoplasma fermentans was released from the membranes with Triton X-100, then purified by ion-exchange chromatography on DEAE-Sephacel and CM-Sepharose, followed by affinity chromatography on Con A-Sepharose. Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of the purified enzyme revealed a single band with a molecular mass of 31.2 kilodaltons. The enzyme activity toward p-nitrophenyl phosphate was enhanced remarkably by Cu²⁺, Co²⁺ and Mg²⁺, but the activity was not inhibited by EDTA. The enzyme dephosphorylated O-phospho-l -tyrosine as well as p-nitrophenyl phosphate, but not O-phospho-l -threonine, O-phospho-l -serine, glucose-1-phosphate, phosphoryl choline and adenosine triphosphate. The level of the O-phospho-l -tyrosine phosphatase activity was the highest in Mycoplasma faucium and the second highest in Mycoplasma fermentans of all tested human mycoplasmas.     

大孔吸附树脂纯化海红果黄酮工艺的研究

通过采用大孔吸附树脂对海红果黄酮粗提液的静态吸附和解吸试验,从10种大孔吸附树脂中筛选出海红果黄酮纯化的最优树脂,考察了该树脂对诲红果黄酮的静态、动态吸附与解吸性能并对吸附与洗脱的最佳条件进行了研究.结果表明:NKA-9树脂对海红果黄酮有很好的吸附和解吸性能,其最优的动态吸附工艺条件为:上样液pH值为4.0,浓度5.15 mg/mL,上样量为4 BV,流速控制在2 BV/h.最优的解吸工艺条件为:洗脱剂为80％乙醇溶液,洗脱液用量为3 BV,洗脱流速控制在1 BV/h.在此优化条件下,海红果黄酮的吸附率、解析率、收率、纯度的平均值分别达到为(79.39±0.13)％,(84.14±0.11)％,(68.20±0.15)％和(28.81 ±0.06)％ (n=5).     

Purification and characterization of two soluble acid invertase isozymes from Japanese pear fruit

Two isozymes (AIV I and AIV II) of soluble acid invertase (EC 3.2.1.26) were purified from Japanese pear fruit through procedures including (NH(4))(2)SO(4) precipitating, DEAE-Sephacel column chromatography, Concanavalin A (ConA)-Sepharose affinity chromatography, hydroxyapatite column chromatography and Mono Q HR 5/5 column chromatography. The specific activities of purified AIV I and AIV II were 2670 and 2340 (nkat/mg protein), respectively. AIV I was a monomeric enzyme of 80 kDa, while AIV II may be also a monomeric enzyme, which is easy to be cleaved to 52 kDa and 34 kDa polypeptide during preparation by SDS-PAGE. The Km values for sucrose of AIV I and AIV II were 3.33 and 4.58 mM, respectively, and optimum pH of both enzyme activities was pH 4.5.     

Purification and Properties of NAD-Dependent Sorbitol Dehydrogenase from Apple Fruit

This is the first report of the purification of NAD-dependentsorbitol dehydrogenase (NAD-SDH) from a plant source. The enzymewas extracted from apple (Malus domestica cv. Ourin) fruit andpurified until it appeared as a single polypeptide chain ona gel after SDS-PAGE. From the apparent molecular mass of 62kDa obtained by SDS-PAGE and that of 120 kDa by gel filtration,the enzyme appeared to be a homodimer. Maximum rates of oxidationof sorbitol and reduction of fructose were observed at pH 9.6and pH 6.0, respectively. The K_m for oxidation of sorbitol was40.3 mM and that for reduction of fructose was 215 mM. The maximumrate of oxidation of sorbitol was about 10 times higher thanthat of the reduction of fructose. The results of the kineticanalysis strongly suggest that in vivo the enzyme would favorthe conversion of sorbitol to fructose over the reverse reaction.None of the divalent cations tested had any effect on the oxidationof sorbitol by NAD-SDH. The reaction catalyzed by NAD-SDH wasnot specific to sorbitol and other substrates could also beoxidized. Among the tested substrates, ethyl alcohol had a particularlyhigh affinity for the enzyme. (Received February 2, 1994; Accepted May 31, 1994)     

Actinidic Acid,a New Triterpene Phytoalexin from Unripe Kiwi Fruit

Seven phytoalexins (1-7), including a new compound, were isolated from the peel of unripe kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa cv. Golden King) that had been wounded and inoculated with Colletotrichum musae. The new phytoalexin (1) was identified as 2α,3β,23-trihydroxy-12,20(30)-ursadien-28-oic acid, and named actinidic acid. Phytoalexins 2-6 are known triterpenes but have not previously been described as phytoalexins. Phytoalexin 7 is the same triterpene as the phytoalexin of nectarine fruit.     

Purification and characterization of extracellular invertase from the hypocotyls of mung bean (Phaseolus radiatus L.)

The extracellular invertase (β-D-fructofuranoside fructohydrolase, EC 3.2.1.26) was isolated and characterized from the hypocotyls of mung bean (Phaseolus radiatus L.). The enzyme was purified to apparent homogeneity by ammonium sulfate fractionation and sequential chromatography over diethylaminoethyl (DEAE)-cellulose anion exchange, Concanavalin (Con) A-Sepharose 4B affinity and Sephadex G-200. The overall purification was about 77-fold with a recovery of about 11%. The finally purified enzyme exhibited a specific activity of about 113 μmol of glucose produced mg^-1 protein min^-1 at pH 5.0 and appeared to be a single protein by nondenaturing polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE) and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)-PAGE. The enzyme had the native molecular mass of 134 kD and subunit molecular weight of 67 kD as estimated by Sephadex G-200 chromatography and SDS-PAGE, respectively, suggesting that the enzyme was composed of homodimeric proteins. On the other hand, the enzyme appeared to be a glycoprotein containing mannosyl residues on the basis of its ability to interact specifically with the immobilized Con A and the separability of invertase-Con A complex by methyl-α-D-mannopyranoside. The enzyme had a K_m for sucrose of 3.4 mM and its pH optimum of 4.0. The enzyme showed highest enzyme activity with sucrose as substrate. Raffinose and cellobiose were hydrolyzed at a low rate, maltose and lactose were not cleaved by the enzyme. These results indicate the extracellular invertase is a β-fructofuranosidase.     

竹叶青蛇毒L-氨基酸氧化酶的纯化、诱导细胞凋亡和抗菌作用

经过分子筛层析和离子交换层析,我们从竹叶青(Trimeresurus stejnegeri)蛇毒中纯化得到了竹叶青蛇毒L-氨基酸氧化酶(TSV-LAO)。实验表明,TSV-LAO是一种糖蛋白,其分子由非共价连接的两个相同的亚基组成,SDS-聚丙烯酰氨凝胶电泳一个亚基的表观分子量为58 kDa。TSV-LAO酶比活力为1100 U/mg,其分子脱掉糖基化成分后不影响酶活力。TSV-LAO在浓度为1.0μg/mL以上时可以诱导C8166细胞凋亡。TSV-LAO对实验病原微生物具有选择性抗生作用并具有明显的量效关系,对白色念珠菌(ATCC2002)、金黄色葡萄球菌(ATCC2592)和短小芽孢杆菌(CMCCB11207)的最小抑菌浓度分别是0.3,0.4和1.0μg/mL,即使在最高实验浓度10μg/mL,TSV-LAO对其它实验菌株也未显示抑菌作用。