Isolation and Immunological Properties of Adenosine Kinase

ABSTRACT

Bovine liver adenosine kinase is a 43 kDa protein that catalyzes the transfer of phosphate from GTP or ATP to adenosine. Its immunological properties were compared to other GTP-binding proteins of ～ 40 kDa, in particular those involved in signal transduction, such as G_s and G_i, the stimulatory and inhibitory regulatory proteins of adenylyl cyclase, G_t, from the visual excitation system, and G_o, a similar protein of unknown function. Antibodies elicited in rabbits against adenosine kinase did not significantly cross-react with other guanyl nucleotide-binding proteins. Antibodies against the other GTP-binding proteins did not react with adenosine kinase. Thus these GTP-binding proteins do not exhibit immunological cross-reactivity.     

The Isolation of Collagenase and Its Enzymological and Physico-chemical Properties

A collagenolytic enzyme specific for native collagen and gelatin was isolated from Pseudomonas marinoglutinosa by DEAE-cellulose column chromatography, Sephadex G–150 gel filtration and by disc electrophoresis on polyacrylamide gel.

The molecular weight of the enzyme was approximately 74,000 and its isoelectric point was found to be around 4.5. The optimum pH and temperature for Z–GPLGP hydrolysis were around 7.6 and 38°C, respectively. The enzyme was rather stable up to 50°C and in the range between pH 5.0 and 10.0, and was stabilized by Ca²⁺ to some extent. Some chelating agents and metal ions such as Hg²⁺, Pb²⁺, Zn²⁺, Ni²⁺ and Fe²⁺ inactivated the enzyme, but diisopropyl phosphofluoridate, sulfhydryl agents and some trypsin inhibitors did not affect the activity.

The EDTA-inactivated enzyme was restored its activity by added Ca-salt to almost completely and very slightly by Co-, Mn- and Sr-salt.

Metal analysis showed the enzyme contained 1 g atom of zinc and 4 g atoms of calcium per mole.     

一株甲胺磷分解菌的分离及其特性研究

通过富集驯化和选择性培养,从福建三农集团污水处理池的活性污泥中筛选到一株能以甲胺磷为惟一碳源和氮源的细菌DM-1。研究了该菌形态与部分生理生化特性。DM-1菌在无机盐基础培养基中对甲胺磷的最高耐受浓度为1500mg／L,DM-1菌最适生长条件：起始pH值8．0,培养温度28℃,接种量3．0％,摇床转速150r／min,培养时间72h。最佳碳、氮源分别为D-甘露醇和蛋白胨。     

一种强启动子的分离与功能

以棉花曲叶病毒（ＣＬＣｕＶ）侵染的番茄叶片组织总ＤＮＡ为模板,通过ＰＣＲ反应扩增ＣＬＣｕＶ双向启动子片段并插入克隆载体。序列分析和同源性比较表明,克隆的启动子长４３６ｂｐ,与目前发现的４类ＣＬＣｕＶ分离物的启动子序列的同源性最高为９９．３２％。将启动子片段分别以不同方向与ｇｕｓ报告基因和ｎｏｓ终止子融合,构建了瞬时表达载体。通过基因枪法将质粒载体导入烟草（Ｎｉｃｏｔｉａｎａ ｔａｂａｃｕｍ Ｌ．）     

一种强启动子的分离与功能

A bidirectional promoter of cotton leaf curl virus (CLCuV) was obtained from the total of DNA CLCuV infected tomato leaves by polymerase chain reaction, and the amplified DNA fragment was cloned into the vector. DNA sequences analysis and homology comparison with the promotor of four kinds of isolates recently found indicated that the cloned promoter fragment composed of 436 bp was 99.32% homolog was up to in nucleotides with that of the isolates. Transient expression vectors were constructed by fusing the promoter fragment with gus reporter gene and nopaline terminator in different orientation. These constructs were delivered into the tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) and cotton ( Gossypium hirsutum L.) leaf cells for transient expression by particle bombardment. The results indicated that complementary sense promoter was a strong promoter with high activity in leaf mesophyll and vascular tissues, but virion sense promoter was weaker. The experiments suggested that isolated bidirectional promoter, as a novel strong promoter, could be used for dicots and especially cotton genetic transformation.     

产纤维素酶菌株的分离、鉴定及其酶学性质研究

利用刚果红变色圈法从土壤中分离得到1株产纤维素酶活较高的细菌YL07.通过分析其生理生化性质和16S rDNA序列的同源性,将菌株YL07鉴定为解淀粉芽胞杆菌(Bacillus amyloliquefaciens).同时.对菌株YL07所产纤维素酶的酶学性质进行了研究.结果表明:酶反应的最适pH值为6～7,在PH 6.0～9.0的范围内较稳定,酶反应的最适温度为40℃,30℃以下酶的热稳定性较好.K 、Ca2 对CMCage有激活作用,Fe2 、Na 、K 、Ca2 、Mg2 对滤纸酶活(FPase)有激活作用.     

Isolation and Immunological Characterization of a Glycoprotein from Adrenal Chromaffin Granules

A glycoprotein (s-GP III) was isolated from the soluble lysate of chromaffin granules by chromatography with immunoaffinity and lectin columns. An identical protein (m-GP III) was shown to be present in the granule membranes. The apparent molecular weight of these glycoproteins as determined by the electrophoresis system of Laemmli (1970) was 43,000 under reducing conditions. In the absence of mercaptoethanol they aggregated to dimers. Antisera were raised against both the soluble and the membrane-bound forms of this glycoprotein. With these antisera GP III was further characterized: Immunoreplicas were obtained after two-dimensional electrophoresis of soluble and membrane-bound proteins of chromaffin granules. GP III was identified as a protein with a rather broad pI (4.6-5.3), indicating microheterogeneity. As shown by subcellular fractionation, m-GP III is specifically confined to chromaffin granules. GP III can therefore be used as a marker for the membranes of these organelles. The soluble form is secreted from adrenal medulla during stimulation with carbamylcholine chloride. An immunologically identical antigen was detected in adeno- and neurohypophysis. The physiological function of GP III is still unknown. It does not demonstrate any of the enzymatic activities so far known to occur in chromaffin granules.     

一株产高温蛋白酶嗜热菌A-2的筛选鉴定及酶学特性分析

本研究为从云南腾冲热泉中分离纯化得到一株产高温蛋白酶的菌株并对其进行驯化培养,用以探究该菌株的生长条件及酶学特性,通过选择培养基筛选能够分解脱脂奶粉产蛋白酶的菌株,应用常规方法液体培养菌体,探究温度、pH、碳源、氮源对菌株生长情况的影响,并采用福林酚法测蛋白酶活性。并提取蛋白酶液对酶的最适pH、温度以及热稳定性、pH稳定性进行研究。结果发现通过含脱脂奶粉的固体培养基筛选得到一株产蛋白酶菌株A-2,经过生理生化试验和16S rDNA鉴定知该菌种属于Aneurinibacillus属。酵母粉、葡萄糖、55℃、pH值7.5分别为菌株生长的最适氮源、碳源、温度和pH。此外该菌株所产的蛋白酶最适温度为60℃,在pH值7~9具有较好的酶活性。因此,该菌株为嗜热芽孢杆菌,所产的碱性蛋白酶具有较高的耐受温度和pH稳定性,为进一步开发利用提供参考的价值。     

酯酶产生菌的分离与酶学性质研究

从餐馆附近下水道收集到的土壤中分离获得6株酯酶产生菌,其中S2菌株活性最高,从其形态特征、生理生化试验以及16S rRNA序列分析等方面,初步鉴定S2菌株为假单胞属(Pseudomonas sp.)。对该菌株的部分酶学性质进行了研究,发现该菌株所产的酯酶最适反应温度为40℃,最适反应pH为8.0;且该酯酶在温度为60℃以下和pH 7.0～10.0具有良好的稳定性。     

Simple Isolation of Antimycin A1 and Some of Its Toxicological Properties

An unidentified actinomycete, RTI 246, was found to produce antimycin A₁ in high yield on a high protein cereal medium. The antibiotic compound was extracted from the cells and isolated in pure form by crystallization. It was identified by ultraviolet, infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectroscopy and by alkaline hydrolysis to antimycic acid and a neutral lactone. The intravenous LD₅₀ was 1.0 mg/kg in white mice, whereas the intraperitoneal LD₅₀ was 1.50 ± 0.19 mg/kg. Animals receiving an intraperitoneal injection displayed an incoordination of the hind limbs and impaired reflexes before showing signs of respiratory distress. These findings indicated that antimycin A₁ possesses a neurotoxic property separate from its well-documented property as a respiratory poison.     

Stabilization of the Dimeric Birch Pollen Allergen Bet v 1 Impacts Its Immunological Properties

Many allergens share several biophysical characteristics, including the capability to undergo oligomerization. The dimerization mechanism in Bet v 1 and its allergenic properties are so far poorly understood. Here, we report crystal structures of dimeric Bet v 1, revealing a noncanonical incorporation of cysteine at position 5 instead of genetically encoded tyrosine. Cysteine polysulfide bridging stabilized different dimeric assemblies, depending on the polysulfide linker length. These dimers represent quaternary arrangements that are frequently observed in related proteins, reflecting their prevalence in unmodified Bet v 1. These conclusions were corroborated by characteristic immunologic properties of monomeric and dimeric allergen variants. Hereby, residue 5 could be identified as an allergenic hot spot in Bet v 1. The presented results refine fundamental principles in protein chemistry and emphasize the importance of protein modifications in understanding the molecular basis of allergenicity.     

枸杞子糖蛋白的分离纯化、物化性质及糖肽键特征

从宁夏枸杞子提取得到的粗多糖,经ＤＥＡＥ－Ｃｅｌｌｕｌｏｓｅ和ＳｅｐｈａｄｅｘＧ－１００柱层析,得到均一的枸杞子糖蛋白ＬｂＧＰ。分子量由ＳＤＳ－ＰＡＧＥ测定为８８ｋｄ,糖含量为７０％,糖组成为Ａｒａ：Ｇａｌ：Ｇｌｃ＝２．５：１．０：１．０（摩尔比）,并含有其他１８种天然氨基酸。初步分析表明ＬｂＧＰ是Ｏ－连接的糖蛋白。     

18. Isolation of a Cytoplasmic Polyhedrosis Virus by Physical and Immunological Techniques

ABSTRACT

Procedures are described for the separation and purification of cytoplasmic polyhedrosis viruses obtained from multiply infected Heliothis armigera larvae. Separation was achieved by differential centrifugation and density gradient zone electrophoresis followed by complexing with nuclear polyhedrosis virus specific antibody. The yield of cytoplasmic polyhedrosis virus was increased by passage in larvae reared on synthetic media.     

一株对小菜蛾高毒力的苏云金杆菌的选育及研究

利用醋酸钠 抗生素法从土壤中分离出 1株对小菜蛾 (Plutellaxylostella)高毒力的苏云金杆菌Bt 990 5。该菌对小菜蛾 4 8h的平均死亡率为 98.5 %。高于标准菌株HD 1(81.2 % )。同时 ,对该菌的形态、培养特征 ,生化特性和杀虫晶体蛋白的分子量的测定以及cry基因类型的鉴定进行了研究。     

Frameshift Suppression in SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE. V. Isolation and Genetic Properties of Nongroup-Specific Suppressors

Two classes of frameshift suppressors distributed at 22 different loci were identified in previous studies in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. These suppressors exhibited allele-specific suppression of +1 G:C insertion mutations in either glycine or proline codons, designated as group II and group III frameshift mutations, respectively. Genes corresponding to representative suppressors of each group have been shown to encode altered glycine or proline tRNAs containing four base anticodons.—This communication reports the existence of a third class of frameshift suppressor that exhibits a wider range in specificity of suppression. The suppressors map at three loci, suf12, suf13, and suf14, which are located on chromosomes IV, XV, and XIV, respectively. The phenotypes of these suppressors suggest that suppression may be mediated by genes other than those encoding the primary structure of glycine or proline tRNAs.     

Immunological Properties of Micrococcus lysodeikticus Membranes

Membranes of Micrococcus lysodeikticus possess antigens which are distinct from other cellular components such as cytoplasm, ribosomes, and cell walls. Only a few (two to three) components are found when dissociated membranes are examined by immunodiffusion and immunoelectrophoresis techniques. Membranes treated with 0.3% sodium dodecyl sulfate, 0.3% Triton X-100, trypsin, phospholipase A or C, or by sonic oscillation at pH 9.0, all showed the same pattern (three major bands) when examined against membrane antisera by immunoelectrophoresis. Immunological analysis of fractions isolated by sucrose gradient centrifugation or by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis suggests that individual components cross-react. Antibodies to adenosine triphosphatase (EC 3.6.1.3) and fast-moving component are not removed by absorption with protoplasts. Removal of antibody to one of the membrane antigens by protoplast absorption indicated a surface location. Glutaraldehyde fixation of protoplasts resulted in the loss of membrane antigens detectable by immunodiffusion.     

Isolation and Immunochemical Study of a Soluble Cerebellar Lectin Delineating Its Structure and Function

A procedure of sequential extractions of cerebellar tissue was set up, which allowed specific solubilization of endogenous lectins by mannose. Two cerebellar soluble lectins, CSL1 (Mr = 33,000) and CSL2 (Mr = 31,500), were isolated. They appeared to consist of structurally and immunologically related polypeptides chains. By immunoaffinity, another minor component (Mr = 45,000) was isolated. Immunological studies suggested that the minor component is the precursor of the two other, i.e., CSL1 and CSL2, subunits. CSL1 (mainly lysosomal) possesses an additional peptide compared with CSL2 (mainly cytoplasmic and extracellular), which seems to be implicated in the signal for secretion and release.     

水稻谷氨酰胺合成酶同工酶免疫学性质比较研究

用纯化的水后（Ｏｒｙｚａ ｓａｔｉｖａ Ｌ．）根部存在的两种谷氨酰胺合成酶（ＧＳ）同工酶ＧＳｒａ和ＣＳｒｂ分别免疫兔子,得到相应的抗体。免疫扩散和免疫印迹实验表明,ＣＳｒａ、ＧＳｒｂ的抗体对ＧＳ及其同工酶是的。免疫沉淀试验表明,ＧＳｒａ、ＧＳｒｂ不仅识别它的相应的抗原,而且也能很好地识别彼此的抗原。这两种抗体也能较好地识别水稻叶片胞液型的ＧＳＴ,但对水稻叶片和菠菜（Ｓｐｉｎａｃｉａ ｏｌｅｒａｃｅ     

一株产透明质酸酶的菌株鉴定及酶学性质研究

透明质酸酶可用于药物渗透剂、动物皮革松散及低分子量的透明质酸制备.实验室前期筛选了一株具有较高透明质酸降解能力的菌株,本研究对其进行了 16S rRNA基因和生理生化反应鉴定,鉴定为弗氏柠檬酸杆菌,但弗氏柠檬酸杆菌来源的透明质酸酶的功能还未见报道.因而,以透明质酸为底物研究其酶学性质,结果表明:该酶最适pH值为5.5,在pH值4.0～8.0下处理1 h可以保持60％以上酶活力;最适温度为50℃,在50℃和60℃下处理1h后剩余60％以上的酶活力.该酶和人源透明质酸酶最适pH相似,但其耐热性更高.因此,本研究挖掘到了新颖的透明质酸酶的资源,并为其开发利用提供了参考价值.