甲醇酵母Pichia pastoris高水平表达有活性的辣根过氧化物酶

表达有活性的辣根过氧化物酶（ＨＲＰ） 不仅可以深入揭示ＨＲＰ 结构与功能及其生理作用规律, 而且为ＨＲＰ的广泛需要提供新的来源． 为了在甲醇酵母Ｐ． ｐａｓｔｏｒｉｓ 中成功表达, 将编码ＨＲＰＣ成熟肽的ｃＤＮＡ 构建到ｐＰＩＣ９ 上, 再转化到Ｐ． ｐａｓｔｏｒｉｓ 中, 筛选到了分泌表达非糖基化ＨＲＰ 和高糖基化ＨＲＰ（ 分子质量超过１００ ｋｕ） 两种主要产物的重组细胞株． 优化表达条件, 目标产物在摇瓶发酵液中高效表达, 可达４～６ ｇ／Ｌ． 并且直接从发酵液中可获得具有活性的高糖基化ＨＲＰ, 每毫升发酵液中酶活力约有２ Ｕ, 经初步的纯化ＨＲＰ具有最大吸收峰４０３ ｎｍ ．     

辣根过氧化物酶在一种新型有机介质中的催化反应

选择合适的酶反应介质体系,是酶应用于有机合成的一个重要环节。利用适宜分子量的聚乙二醇（ＰＥＧ）可以将辣根过氧化物酶（ＨＲＰ）分散在甲苯中,摸索了ＨＲＰ在聚乙二醇（ＰＥＧ）－甲苯互溶体系反应的适宜条件,即ＰＥＧ／甲苯的比例、含水量、ｐＨ值、底物浓度等对酶活性影响,结果发现ＰＥＧ含量越低,含水量越高,酶的活力越高;酶在此体系中的最适ｐＨ值为７．０,最适过氧化氢浓度为２０ｍｍｏｌ／Ｌ,愈创木酚的浓度为０     

Endocytosis in absorptive cells of cultured human small-intestinal tissue: Horseradish peroxidase,lactoperoxidase, and ferritin as markers

Summary The occurrence of endocytotic mechanisms in human small intestinal absorptive cells was investigated by culturing biopsy specimens in the presence of horseradish peroxidase (HRP), lactoperoxidase (LPO), and ferritin. The results indicate that both HRP and LPO entered the cells by apical endocytosis, after which they were transported via apical vesicles and tubules to the lysosome-like bodies. Ferritin, which showed a distinct affinity for the cell-coat glycoproteins, was not interiorized by the absorptive cells.These findings suggest that although human absorptive cells have an endocytotic mechanism, possibly fluid-phase endocytosis, cell-coat glycoproteins are not taken up by the cells, as indicated by the absence of ferritin in the apical vesicles and tubules, as well as the lysosome-like bodies. These findings provide indirect support for our hypothesis that the lysosome-like bodies have a function in the regulation of cell-coat glycoprotein transport via a crinophagic mechanism (fusion of apical vesicles and tubules with lysosome-like bodies) rather than via an exocytotic-endocytotic mechanism.     

“构象记忆”的辣根过氧化物酶的微水相共价固定化

本研究利用酶在微水溶剂中的"构象记忆"特性,以壳聚糖微球为载体,以辣根过氧化物酶(Horseradish peroxidase,HRP)为研究对象,将HRP于活性构象下冻干"固定"后,在二氧六环:水=99:1(V/V)微水介质中与载体进行共价交联,同时与传统水介质中共价交联固定化的HRP进行比较。结果发现,两种介质中固定化HRP的最适温度都提高到60°C,最适pH均为6.5,而微水相中固定的酶活力损失较低,酶活比传统水相中固定的酶高6倍以上;70°C保温30min后,微水相中固定的酶保留75.42%的活力,而水相中固定的HRP仅存15.4%的活力;微水相中固定的HRP具有更好的操作稳定性和热稳定性,60°C下连续操作5次之后,微水相固定的HRP保留77.69%的酶活,而水相固定的HRP仅存16.67%的酶活;微水相中固定的HRP在苯酚的去除中表现得更具优势;微水相中共价交联制备的CS-HRP-SWCNTs/Au酶修饰电极对H2O2的响应信号比水相中共价固定的酶电极强2.5倍,灵敏度更高。本研究表明利用酶的"构象记忆"在微水介质中进行共价交联是固定化酶的一种可行方法,所制备的固定化酶具有更优良的性质。     

Hymenolepis diminuta: Biochemical properties of peroxidase activity in mitochondria

The biochemical properties of a peroxidase previously localized cytochemically in the mitochondria of Hymenolepis diminuta were determined. The method chosen was the o-dianisidine procedure in which the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide has been followed spectrophotometrically. Peroxidase activity was initially demonstrated in the mitochondrial pellet. Subsequently, mitochondrial pellets were sonicated and the membrane and supernatant fractions were tested for peroxidase activity. Enzyme activity was demonstrated in the membrane fraction. The enzyme displayed a pH optimum of 5.0, was ascorbate sensitive, and was inhibited by excess H₂O₂. Neither peroxidase nor catalase were observed in any other fraction of the tapeworm tissue, confirming previous cytochemical investigations.     

Redox thermodynamics of lactoperoxidase and eosinophil peroxidase

Eosinophil peroxidase (EPO) and lactoperoxidase (LPO) are important constituents of the innate immune system of mammals. These heme enzymes belong to the peroxidase-cyclooxygenase superfamily and catalyze the oxidation of thiocyanate, bromide and nitrite to hypothiocyanate, hypobromous acid and nitrogen dioxide that are toxic for invading pathogens. In order to gain a better understanding of the observed differences in substrate specificity and oxidation capacity in relation to heme and protein structure, a comprehensive spectro-electrochemical investigation was performed. The reduction potential (E°′) of the Fe(III)/Fe(II) couple of EPO and LPO was determined to be −126 mV and −176 mV, respectively (25 °C, pH 7.0). Variable temperature experiments show that EPO and LPO feature different reduction thermodynamics. In particular, reduction of ferric EPO is enthalpically and entropically disfavored, whereas in LPO the entropic term, which selectively stabilizes the oxidized form, prevails on the enthalpic term that favors reduction of Fe(III). The data are discussed with respect to the architecture of the heme cavity and the substrate channel. Comparison with published data for myeloperoxidase demonstrates the effect of heme to protein linkages and heme distortion on the redox chemistry of mammalian peroxidases and in consequence on the enzymatic properties of these physiologically important oxidoreductases.     

Silicon-mediated alleviation of Mn toxicity in Cucumis sativus in relation to activities of superoxide dismutase and ascorbate peroxidase

The effects of exogenous silicon (Si) on plant growth, activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), guaiacol peroxidase (GPX), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), dehydroascorbate reductase (DHAR), glutathione reductase (GR) and catalase, and concentrations of ascorbate and glutathione were investigated in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) plants treated with excess manganese (Mn) (600 microM). Compared with the treatment of normal Mn (10 microM), excess Mn significantly increased H2O2 concentration and lipid peroxidation indicated by accumulation of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances. The leaves showed apparent symptoms of Mn toxicity and the plant growth was significantly inhibited by excess Mn. The addition of Si significantly decreased lipid peroxidation caused by excess Mn, inhibited the appearance of Mn toxicity symptoms, and improved plant growth. This alleviation of Mn toxicity by Si was related to a significant increase in the activities of SOD, APX, DHAR and GR and the concentrations of ascorbate and glutathione.     

PEG修饰的辣根过氧化物酶及其在非水介质中的性质

酶的化学修饰可以明显提高酶在有机相中的活力。通过氧化过氧化物酶（ＨＲＰ）的糖链后引入氨基再连接甲氧基聚乙醇（ＰＥＧ）５０００和在酶的肽链上连接ＰＥＧ５０００,发现ＨＲＰ多肽链上修饰后的酶在水相中的活力几乎没有变化,但通过氧化糖链连接ＰＥＧ的酶在水相中的活力下降近２倍。在甲苯及二氧六环含量较高的体系中,修和均呈上升趋势。特别在甲苯体系中两种修饰酶活力都比未经修饰的酶提高了近２倍。稳定性研究表明,不论     

Isolation and Structure of Cotylenin E

²-Casein was modified by trypsin, chymosin or phosphoprotein phosphatase. Each modified ²-casein was fortified to the test-milk which was pretreated at 10°C by immobilized thermolysin to curdle non-enzymatically at 35°C. Fortification with chymosin-modified ²-casein, devoid of the hydrophobic moiety near the C-terminus, increased the curd tension as did native ²-casein. The test-milk fortified with trypsin-modified ²-casein, which has been deleted some part of the hydrophilic region near the N-terminus, had similar curd tension to unfortified test-milk. The test-milk fortified with dephosphorylated ²-casein, formed a softer curd than that with native ²-casein. Trypsin-modified ²-casein or dephosphorylated ²-casein retained its associative ability, but chymosin-modified ²-casein revealed negligible ability to associate.

These results led to the conclusion that the phosphoryl group on the hydrophilic moiety of ²-casein contributes to the increase in curd tension, while the hydrophobic moiety is responsible for the association of ²-casein.     

Generation and evaluation of anti-mouse IgG IgY as secondary antibody

Abstract

In order to evaluate the possibility of using IgY as the secondary antibody in immunoassay, specific IgY (1: 128,000) was generated by immunizing hens with mouse serum IgG purified by protein A column. IgY was extracted from egg yolk by polyethylene glycol 6000 (PEG-6000), and further purified using protein M affinity chromatography column. The purified IgY was conjugated with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and fluorescein?isothiocyanate (FITC), in that order. The reactivity of conjugated antibodies was evaluated by ELISA, Western blot and Immunofluorescence, demonstrating that the obtained IgY was able to conjugate with enzymes, react with mouse primary IgG antibody, and subsequently amplify the antigen-antibody signals in different immune reaction conditions, in a comparable secondary effect to conventional goat anti-mouse IgG antibody. The obtained conjugated antibodies showed high stability in broad pH ranges (4–10; >70%) and high thermostability at 37?°C for 84?h (>85%). Despite the need to further consider and evaluate the industrial standardization and production process, our data provided the primary evidence that conjugated IgY antibodies can be used as a secondary antibody for broad immunological analysis.     

Kinetic studies on oxidation of aromatic donor molecules by horseradish peroxidase and lactoperoxidase

Based on kinetic evidence, it has been shown for the first time that the mode of binding of aromatic donor molecules is similar in horseradish peroxidase and lactoperoxidase; also that the nature of the heme plays an important role in the reaction with hydrogen peroxide, and has no effect on the reaction of the intermediate compound II with aromatic substrates.     

甲醇酵母Pichia pastoris高水平表达有活性的辣根过氧化物酶

表达有活性的辣根过氧化物酶(HRP)不仅可以深入揭示HRP结构与功能及其生理作用规律,而且为HRP的广泛需要提供新的来源.为了在甲醇酵母P.pastoris中成功表达,将编码HRP-C成熟肽的cDNA构建到pPIC9上,再转化到P.pastoris中,筛选到了分泌表达非糖基化HRP和高糖基化HRP(分子质量超过100 ku)两种主要产物的重组细胞株.优化表达条件,目标产物在摇瓶发酵液中高效表达,可达4～6 g/L.并且直接从发酵液中可获得具有活性的高糖基化HRP,每毫升发酵液中酶活力约有2 U,经初步的纯化HRP具有最大吸收峰403 nm.     

Beta-adrenergic stimulation evokes a rapid, Ca2+-dependent stimulation of endocytosis, hexose and amino acid transport associated with increased Ca2+ fluxes in mouse kidney cortex

The beta-adrenergic agonist 1-isoproterenol evokes an acute (less than 5 min) stimulation of endocytosis, hexose transport and amino acid transport, measured by the temperature-sensitive uptake of HRP, 3H-DG and 14C-AIB, in mouse kidney cortex slices. This stimulation is concentration dependent and is maximal at 10(-8)-10(-7) M isoproterenol. Peroxidase cytochemistry showed that the hormonal increase in HRP uptake is confined to proximal tubules. The rapid membrane response is abolished in a calcium-free medium and by the beta-adrenergic antagonist propranolol, indicating Ca2+- and beta-adrenoreceptor-dependence. Isoproterenol (1 microM) rapidly (less than 30 sec) stimulates the influx and efflux of 45Ca in cortex slices. Isoproterenol also decreased mitochondrial 45Ca and increased soluble 45Ca. These results indicate that beta-adrenergic stimulation of membrane transport functions involves an increased influx of extracellular calcium and a mobilization of intracellular (mitochondrial) calcium. An increase in cytosolic Ca2+ concentration appears to be the regulatory signal for these membrane transport processes.     

Cooxidation of benzidine by horseradish peroxidase and subsequent formation of possible thioether conjugates of benzidine

The human bladder carcinogen BENZIDINE was found to be converted by horseradish peroxidase and H₂O₂ to an intermediate which reacts with thiol-containing nucleophiles to give rise to a pattern of products which are identical to those produced by reaction of the two electron oxidation product of benzidine, 4,4′-biphenoquinonediimine, under identical conditions at physiological pH. The properties of the major reaction product are dependent on the identity of the thiol employed and are consistent with those expected for a ring-(S)-thioether conjugate of benzidine. These results may be indicative of a previously unrecognized minor pathway of benzidine metabolism.     

Reaction of ferrous lactoperoxidase with hydrogen peroxide and dioxygen: an anaerobic stopped-flow study

Lactoperoxidase (LPO) is found in mucosal surfaces and exocrine secretions including milk, tears, and saliva and has physiological significance in antimicrobial defense which involves (pseudo-)halide oxidation. LPO compound III (a ferrous-dioxygen complex) is known to be formed rapidly by an excess of hydrogen peroxide and could participate in the observed catalase-like activity of LPO. The present anaerobic stopped-flow kinetic analysis was performed in order to elucidate the catalytic mechanism of LPO and the kinetics of compound III formation by probing the reactivity of ferrous LPO with hydrogen peroxide and molecular oxygen. It is shown that ferrous LPO heterolytically cleaves hydrogen peroxide forming water and oxyferryl LPO (compound II). The two-electron oxidation reaction follows second-order kinetics with the apparent bimolecular rate constant being (7.2+/-0.3) x 10(4) M(-1) s(-1) at pH 7.0 and 25 degrees C. The H2O2-mediated conversion of compound II to compound III follows also second-order kinetics (220 M(-1) s(-1) at pH 7.0 and 25 degrees C). Alternatively, compound III is also formed by dioxygen binding to ferrous LPO at an apparent bimolecular rate constant of (1.8+/-0.2) x 10(5) M(-1) s(-1). Dioxygen binding is reversible and at pH 7.0 the dissociation constant (K(D)) of the oxyferrous form is 6 microM. The rate constant of dioxygen dissociation from compound III is higher than conversion of compound III to ferric LPO, which is not affected by the oxygen concentration and follows a biphasic kinetics. A reaction cycle including the redox intermediates compound II, compound III, and ferrous LPO is proposed, which explains the observed (pseudo-)catalase activity of LPO in the absence of one-electron donors. The relevance of these findings in LPO catalysis is discussed.     

Crystal structure of lactoperoxidase at 2.4 A resolution

Lactoperoxidase (LPO) is a member of the mammalian peroxidase superfamily. It catalyzes the oxidation of thiocyanate and halides. Freshly isolated and purified samples of caprine LPO were saturated with ammonium iodide and crystallized using 20% polyethylene glycol 3350 in a hanging drop vapor diffusion setup. The structure has been determined using X-ray crystallographic method and refined to R_cryst and R_free factors of 0.196 and 0.203, respectively. The structure determination revealed an unexpected phosphorylation of Ser198 in LPO, which is also confirmed by anti-phosphoserine antibody binding studies. The structure is also notable for observing densities for glycan chains at all the four potential glycosylation sites. Caprine LPO consists of a single polypeptide chain of 595 amino acid residues and folds into an oval-shaped structure. The structure contains 20 well-defined α-helices of varying lengths including a helix, H_2a, unique to LPO, and two short antiparallel β-strands. The structure confirms that the heme group is covalently linked to the protein through two ester linkages involving carboxylic groups of Glu258 and Asp108 and modified methyl groups of pyrrole rings A and C, respectively. The heme moiety is slightly distorted from planarity, but pyrrole ring B is distorted considerably. However, an iron atom is displaced only by 0.1 Å from the plane of the heme group toward the proximal site. The substrate diffusing channel in LPO is cylindrical in shape with a diameter of approximately 6 Å. Two histidine residues and six buried water molecules are connected through a hydrogen-bonded chain from the distal heme cavity to the surface of protein molecule and seemingly form the basis of proton relay for catalytic action. Ten iodide ions have been observed in the structure. Out of these, only one iodide ion is located in the distal heme cavity and is hydrogen bonded to the water molecule W1. W1 is also hydrogen bonded to the heme iron as well as to distal His109. The structure contains a calcium ion that is coordinated to seven oxygen atoms and forms a typical pentagonal bipyramidal coordination geometry.     

在甲醇酵母Pichia pastoris胞内表达有活性的辣根过氧化物酶

为了开辟在甲醇酵母 Pichia pastoris中表达 HRP的新途径 ,将编码成熟 HRP同功酶 C基因克隆到表达载体 p PIK3.5K中 .p PIK3.5KHRP转化 GS1 1 5后 ,用 PCR筛选阳性 P.pastoris重组株 ,并用甲醇进行诱导 . Western印迹杂交分析表明目标蛋白 (约为 38k D)能被天然 HRP的多克隆抗体所识别 ,因此活性辣根过氧化物酶已在 P.pastoris胞内表达 .筛选菌株中显示了明显的过氧化物酶活性 ,同时诱导过程中血红素和 Ca Cl2 的加入对过氧化物酶的活力影响不大     

A theoretical three-dimensional model for lactoperoxidase and eosinophil peroxidase,built on the scaffold of the myeloperoxidase X-ray structure

 Lactoperoxidase (LPO), eosinophil peroxidase (EPO) and myeloperoxidase (MPO) belong to the class of haloperoxidases, a group of mammalian enzymes able to catalyze the peroxidative oxidation of halides and pseudohalides, such as thiocyanate. They all play a key role in the development of antibacterial activity. The homology in their functional role is emphasized by the striking similarity of their primary structures. A theoretical model for the three-dimensional structure of LPO and EPO has been developed on the basis of the X-ray structure of MPO, a high degree of similarity having been found in their sequences. Evidence supporting the hypothesis of an ester linkage between heme and apoprotein in LPO and EPO, originally proposed by Hultquist and Morrison is discussed. Received: 2 May 1996 / Accepted: 25 July 1996