Amphibian lutropin from the bullfrog Rana catesbeiana. Complete amino acid sequence of the beta subunit. |
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Authors: | H Hayashi T Hayashi Y Hanaoka |
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Affiliation: | Institute of Endocrinology, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan. |
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Abstract: | The amino acid sequence of lutropin (LH) beta subunit of an amphibian, the bullfrog Rana catesbeiana, has been determined. The primary structure was determined by sequencing the intact protein (residues 1-44) and peptides originated by cyanogen bromide cleavage and lysyl endopeptidase digestion. 12 cysteine residues are conserved in the bullfrog and mammalian LH beta subunit. One sugar-chain-binding site at Asn-8 is also conserved in the bullfrog and in all mammals except humans. This glycoprotein is composed of 112 amino acid residues with a molecular mass of 12675 Da, considering the six cystine bridges and excepting the sugar chain. The bullfrog beta subunit has approximately 50% sequence identity with that of mammals and with the fish gonadotropin beta subunit, and about 40% with bullfrog follicle-stimulating hormone beta subunit. |
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