Lectin affinity chromatography of articular cartilage fibromodulin: Some molecules have keratan sulphate chains exclusively capped by α(2-3)-linked sialic acid

2011 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 453-461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert M. Lauder ◽  
Thomas N. Huckerby ◽  
Ian A. Nieduszynski
Keyword(s):  
Articular Cartilage ◽  
Sialic Acid ◽  
Affinity Chromatography ◽  
Lectin Affinity Chromatography ◽  
Keratan Sulphate ◽  
Lectin Affinity

scholarly journals A Retrospective Analysis of the Cartilage Kunitz Protease Inhibitory Proteins Identifies These as Members of the Inter-α-Trypsin Inhibitor Superfamily with Potential Roles in the Protection of the Articulatory Surface

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Smith ◽  
James Melrose
Keyword(s):  
Articular Cartilage ◽  
Affinity Chromatography ◽  
Trypsin Inhibitor ◽  
Concanavalin A ◽  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
Proteinase Inhibitors ◽  
Serine Proteinase ◽  
Lectin Affinity Chromatography ◽  
Joint Function ◽  
Lectin Affinity

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess if the ovine articular cartilage serine proteinase inhibitors (SPIs) were related to the Kunitz inter-α-trypsin inhibitor (ITI) family. Methods: Ovine articular cartilage was finely diced and extracted in 6 M urea and SPIs isolated by sequential anion exchange, HA affinity and Sephadex G100 gel permeation chromatography. Selected samples were also subjected to chymotrypsin and concanavalin-A affinity chromatography. Eluant fractions from these isolation steps were monitored for protein and trypsin inhibitory activity. Inhibitory fractions were assessed by affinity blotting using biotinylated trypsin to detect SPIs and by Western blotting using antibodies to α1-microglobulin, bikunin, TSG-6 and 2-B-6 (+) CS epitope generated by chondroitinase-ABC digestion. Results: 2-B-6 (+) positive 250, 220,120, 58 and 36 kDa SPIs were detected. The 58 kDa SPI contained α1-microglobulin, bikunin and chondroitin-4-sulfate stub epitope consistent with an identity of α1-microglobulin-bikunin (AMBP) precursor and was also isolated by concanavalin-A lectin affinity chromatography indicating it had N-glycosylation. Kunitz protease inhibitor (KPI) species of 36, 26, 12 and 6 kDa were autolytically generated by prolonged storage of the 120 and 58 kDa SPIs; chymotrypsin affinity chromatography generated the 6 kDa SPI. KPI domain 1 and 2 SPIs were separated by concanavalin lectin affinity chromatography, domain 1 displayed affinity for this lectin indicating it had N-glycosylation. KPI 1 and 2 displayed potent inhibitory activity against trypsin, chymotrypsin, kallikrein, leucocyte elastase and cathepsin G. Localisation of versican, lubricin and hyaluronan (HA) in the surface regions of articular cartilage represented probable binding sites for the ITI serine proteinase inhibitors (SPIs) which may preserve articulatory properties and joint function. Discussion/Conclusions: The Kunitz SPI proteins synthesised by articular chondrocytes are members of the ITI superfamily. By analogy with other tissues in which these proteins occur we deduce that the cartilage Kunitz SPIs may be multifunctional proteins. Binding of the cartilage Kunitz SPIs to HA may protect this polymer from depolymerisation by free radical damage and may also protect other components in the cartilage surface from proteolytic degradation preserving joint function.

scholarly journals A Retrospective Analysis of the Cartilage and Intervertebral Disc Kunitz Protease Inhibitory Proteins Identifies These as Members of The Inter-α-Trypsin Inhibitor Superfamily with potential roles in the protection of the articulatory surface

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Smith ◽  
James Melrose
Keyword(s):  
Articular Cartilage ◽  
Affinity Chromatography ◽  
Trypsin Inhibitor ◽  
Concanavalin A ◽  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
Proteinase Inhibitors ◽  
Cathepsin G ◽  
Prolonged Storage ◽  
Lectin Affinity Chromatography ◽  
Lectin Affinity

The aim of this study was to assess if the ovine articular cartilage serine proteinase inhibitors (SPIs) were related to the Kunitz inter-α-trypsin inhibitor (ITI) family. Ovine articular cartilage was finely diced and extracted in 6M urea and SPIs isolated by sequential anion exchange, HA affinity and Sephadex G100 gel permeation chromatography. Selected samples were also subjected to chymotrypsin and concanavalin-A affinity chromatography. Eluant fractions from these isolation steps were monitored for protein and trypsin inhibitory activity and pooled fractions assessed by affinity blotting using biotinylated trypsin to detect active SPIs and by Western blotting using antibodies to α1-microglobulin, bikunin, TSG-6 and 2-B-6 (+) CS stub epitope generated by chondroitinase-ABC digestion. This identified 2-B-6 (+) positive 220-250,120, 58 and 36 kDa SPIs. The 58 kDa SPI contained α1-microglobulin, bikunin and chondroitin-4-sulphate stub epitope consistent with its identity as the α1-microglobulin-bikunin (AMBP) precursor and was also isolated by concanavalin-A lectin affinity chromatography indicating it had N-glycosylation. Kunitz protease inhibitor (KPI) species of 36, 26, 12 and 6 kDa could be autolytically generated by prolonged storage of the aforementioned 120 and 58 kDa SPIs; chymotrypsin affinity chromatography also generated the 6kDa SPI. KPI domain 1 and 2 SPIs were separated by concanavalin lectin affinity chromatography, domain 1 displayed affinity for this lectin indicating it had N-glycosylation. KPI 1 and 2 both displayed potent inhibitory activity towards trypsin, chymotrypsin, kallikrein, leucocyte elastase and cathepsin G. Localisation of versican, lubricin and HA in the surface regions of articular cartilage represented probable binding sites for the ITI SPs with likely importance in the preservation of joint function.

Activation energy and lectin affinity chromatography of gamma-glutamyltransferase as a marker for enzyme heterogeneity

1989 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joris R. Delanghe ◽  
Marc L. De Buyzere ◽  
Ivan K. de Scheerder ◽  
Uwe Faust ◽  
Roger J. Wieme
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Affinity Chromatography ◽  
Lectin Affinity Chromatography ◽  
Gamma Glutamyltransferase ◽  
Lectin Affinity ◽  
Enzyme Heterogeneity

Transferrin glycosylation in hypoxia

1991 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erwin Regoeczi ◽  
J. Michael Kay ◽  
Paul A. Chindemi ◽  
Ouahida Zaimi ◽  
Kaye L. Suyama
Keyword(s):  
Affinity Chromatography ◽  
Sea Level ◽  
Anion Exchange ◽  
Immunoglobulin G ◽  
Lectin Affinity Chromatography ◽  
Lectin Affinity ◽  
Hypobaric Chamber

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of reduced O2 tension on the glycosylation of transferrin. Rats were placed in a hypobaric chamber (380 mmHg) that corresponded to an altitude of 5486 m above sea level for 21 days. The animals responded with marked increases in hematocrit (from 44 to 76%) and cardiac weight, and with reductions in the concentration of plasma transferrin averaging 15%. Analyses of their plasma transferrin by serial anion-exchange and lectin affinity chromatography revealed no changes in the extent of glycan branching. However, there was a moderate rise in the proportion of fucosylated transferrin molecules (fucosylation index) and a slight decrease in the transferrin fraction bearing a tetrasialylated biantennary glycan. The fucosylation index correlated positively with plasma transferrin concentrations in the test animals, but not in the controls. In contradistinction to the situation with transferrin, hypoxic rats exhibited a reduced fucosylation index of immunoglobulin G.Key words: fucosylation index, hypoxia, immunoglobulin G, lectin affinity chromatography, transferrin.

Antibodies Against Platelet Membrane Glycoproteins: Effect On Ristocetin-Induced Platelet Aggregation

1981 ◽  
Author(s):  
E F Ali-Briggs ◽  
C S P Jenkins ◽  
K J Clemetson
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Aggregation ◽  
Affinity Chromatography ◽  
Platelet Membrane ◽  
Receptor Activity ◽  
Free Medium ◽  
Membrane Glycoproteins ◽  
Lectin Affinity Chromatography ◽  
Lectin Affinity ◽  
Fab Fragments ◽  
Induced Aggregation

Some membrane glycoproteins (GPs) have been isolated by lectin-affinity chromatography and antibodies towards them have been raised. Platelets that have lost glycocalicin no longer respond to ristocetin-human VIII:WF, bovine VIIIR:WF, or to anti-glycocalicin or anti-GPs la and lb antibodies but are still agglutinated by anti-GPs lib and Ilia antibodies. Anti-GPs la and lb and anti-glycocalicin antibodies, IgG and Fab' fragments inhibited ristocetin- human VIIIR:WF- and bovine VIIIR:WF-induced aggregation of fixed, washed platelets and of platelets in plasma while anti-GPs Hb and Ilia antibodies were without effect.Crossed immunoelectrophorectic studies showed that glycocalicin was present on whole platelets in only trace amounts; anti-glycocalicin antibodies, however, recognized a slower migrating component. Platelets incubated in an EDTA-free medium no longer respond to ristocetin-human VIIIRrWF. Membranes isolated from such platelets contained glycocalicin which cross-reacted with a remnant of the slower migrating component. Anti-GPs la and lb antibodies gave more complex patterns but it was possible to identify the slower moving component recognized by the anti-glycocalicin antibodies.These results show that glycocalicin is not normally found as such on whole platelets but is present as a precursor which is most likely GP lb. On degradation of this precursor, glycocalicin is released from the membrane and VIIIRrWF-receptor activity is lost.

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