Characteristics of cadmium translocation and isotope fractionation in Ricinus communis seedlings: Effects from split/cut-root and limited nutrients

Several years ago Karasaki (1) reported the production of type C virus particles by Novikoff ascites hepatocarcinoma cells. More recently, Weinstein (2) has reported the presence of type C virus particles in cell cultures derived from transplantable and primary hepatocellular carcinomas. To date, the biological function of these virus and their significance in chemically induced hepatocarcinogenesis are unknown. The present studies were initiated to determine a possible role for type C virus particles in chemically induced hepatocarcinogenesis. This communication describes results of studies on the biological and surface properties of type C virus associated with Novikoff hepatocarcinoma cells.Ecotropic and xenotropic murine leukemia virus (MuLV) activity in ascitic fluid of Novikoff tumor-bearing rats was assayed in murine sarcoma virus transformed S+L- mouse cells and S+L- mink cells, respectively. The presence of sarcoma virus activity was assayed in non-virus-producing normal rat kidney (NRK) cells. Ferritin conjugates of concanavalin A (Fer-Con wheat germ agglutinin (Fer-WGA), and Ricinus communis agglutinins I and II (Fer-RCAI and Fer-RCAII) were used to probe the structure and topography of saccharide determinants present on the viral envelope.

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Lectin Binding to Human Breast Tumor Cells

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100090154 ◽

1976 ◽

Vol 34 ◽

pp. 34-35

Author(s):

Robert E. Nordquist ◽

J. Hill Anglin ◽

Michael P. Lerner

Keyword(s):

Carcinoma Cell ◽

Ricinus Communis ◽

Lectin Binding ◽

Low Frequency ◽

Breast Carcinoma Cell Line ◽

Human Breast ◽

Human Breast Tumor ◽

Duct Carcinoma ◽

Specific Antigens ◽

Ricin Agglutinin

A human breast carcinoma cell line (BOT-2) was derived from an infiltrating duct carcinoma (1). These cells were shown to have antigens that selectively bound antibodies from breast cancer patient sera (2). Furthermore, these tumor specific antigens could be removed from the living cells by low frequency sonication and have been partially characterized (3). These proteins have been shown to be around 100,000 MW and contain approximately 6% hexose and hexosamines. However, only the hexosamines appear to be available for lectin binding. This study was designed to use Concanavalin A (Con A) and Ricinus Communis (Ricin) agglutinin for the topagraphical localization of D-mannopyranosyl or glucopyranosyl and D-galactopyranosyl or DN- acetyl glactopyranosyl configurations on BOT-2 cell surfaces.

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Characterization of a glutamine/proton cotransporter from Ricinus communis roots using isolated plasma membrane vesicles

Physiologia Plantarum ◽

10.1034/j.1399-3054.1994.910411.x ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 91 (4) ◽

pp. 623-630

Author(s):

Kim Weston ◽

J. L. Hall ◽

Lorraine E. Williams

Keyword(s):

Plasma Membrane ◽

Ricinus Communis ◽

Membrane Vesicles ◽

Plasma Membrane Vesicles

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Glycoprotein Ib Has a Partial Role in Platelet-von Willebrand Factor Collagen Interaction

Thrombosis and Haemostasis ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1647026 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 60 (02) ◽

pp. 182-187 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Morio Aihara ◽

Ken Tamura ◽

Ryuko Kawarada ◽

Keizou Okawa ◽

Yutaka Yoshida

Keyword(s):

Platelet Aggregation ◽

Von Willebrand Factor ◽

Ricinus Communis ◽

Protein S ◽

Platelet Membrane ◽

Membrane Glycoprotein ◽

Normal Plasma ◽

Ricinus Communis Agglutinin ◽

Von Willebrand ◽

Willebrand Factor

SummaryThe adhesion of human fixed washed platelets (FWP) to collagen was decreased after treatment with Serratia marcescens protease (SP), which removed 95% of the glycocalicin from platelet membrane glycoprotein (GP) lb. However, the diminished adhesion of SP treated FWP to collagen could still be increased in the presence of purified von Willebrand factor (vWF). This ability of vWF to increase FWP adhesion to collagen is defined as collagen cofactor (CCo). The adhesion of FWP to collagen was not affected by a monoclonal antibody (MAb) to GP Ilb/IIIa (10E5), that inhibits ADP and collagen induced platelet aggregation. On the other hand, it was decreased by 50% by a MAb to GP lb (6D1), that inhibits ristocetin induced platelet aggregation. Adhesion of FWP in buffer to collagen was completely inhibited by Ricinus communis agglutinin I or concanavalin A, while Lens culinalis agglutinin and wheat germ agglutinin showed 50% inhibition. The FWP adhesion to collagen in the presence of vWF (normal plasma) was unaffected by MAbs to GP Ilb/IIIa (10E5, P2, HPL1) but was decreased to 32-38% by MAbs to GP lb (6D1, AN51, HPL11). A MAb to vWF (CLB-RAg 35), that inhibits ristocetin induced binding of vWF to platelets, decreased the CCo of normal plasma by 70%. The MAb, CLB-RAg 201, that inhibits the binding of vWF to collagen, completely inhibited the CCo of normal plasma. In conclusion, our data suggest that (1) GP lb has a partial role in FWP adhesion to collagen; (2) the binding of vWF to collagen is required for the expression of CCo; (3) CCo is partly mediated through GP lb; but (4) other platelet membrane protein(s) besides GP lb or GP Ilb/IIIa must also be involved in FWP-vWF-collagen interactions.

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Further Studies on Aggregation of Platelet-Type von Willebrand’s Disease Platelets by Human von Willebrand Factor

Thrombosis and Haemostasis ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1661559 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 55 (03) ◽

pp. 338-341 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

H Takahashi ◽

W Tatewaki ◽

M Hanano ◽

R Nagayama ◽

A Shibata

Keyword(s):

Von Willebrand Factor ◽

Ricinus Communis ◽

Divalent Cations ◽

Peanut Agglutinin ◽

Von Willebrand's Disease ◽

Von Willebrand’S Disease ◽

Ricinus Communis Agglutinin ◽

Von Willebrand ◽

Induced Aggregation ◽

Willebrand Factor

SummaryPlatelet-type von Willebrand’s disease (vWD) is a bleeding disorder characterized by a heightened interaction between platelets and von Willebrand factor (vWF) as the result of an intrinsic platelet abnormality (probably in GPIb). Platelet aggregability was nearly normal in response to thrombin, wheat germ agglutinin and Ricinus communis agglutinin in this disorder. Unmodified platelets showed no aggregation upon the addition of peanut agglutinin. Partially purified human vWF induced little aggregation of washed patient platelets, but the aggregation was greatly enhanced in the presence of plasma devoid of vWF. Monoclonal antibodies directed against GPIb and GPIIb/IIIa as well as EDTA completely inhibited vWF-induced aggregation. These results indicate that human vWF induces aggregation of platelet-type vWD platelets in the presence of divalent cations and some plasma cofactor(s), and that both GPIb and GPIIb/IIIa are involved in this aggregation.

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Characterization of the glycoconjugates of boar testis and epididymis

Reproduction ◽

10.1530/reprod/120.2.325 ◽

2000 ◽

pp. 325-335 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

A Calvo ◽

LM Pastor ◽

S Bonet ◽

E Pinart ◽

M Ventura

Keyword(s):

Ricinus Communis ◽

Lectin Histochemistry ◽

Apical Part ◽

Seminiferous Tubules ◽

In Situ Characterization ◽

Intense Staining ◽

Terminal Galactose ◽

Boar Spermatozoa

Lectin histochemistry was used to perform in situ characterization of the glycoconjugates present in boar testis and epididymis. Thirteen horseradish peroxidase- or digoxigenin-labelled lectins were used in samples obtained from healthy fertile boars. The acrosomes of the spermatids were stained intensely by lectins with affinity for galactose and N-acetyl-galactosamine residues, these being soybean, peanut and Ricinus communis agglutinins. Sertoli cells were stained selectively by Maackia ammurensis agglutinin. The lamina propria of seminiferous tubules showed the most intense staining with fucose-binding lectins. The Golgi area and the apical part of the principal cells of the epididymis were stained intensely with many lectins and their distribution was similar in the three zones of the epididymis. On the basis of lectin affinity, both testis and epididymis appear to have N- and O-linked glycoconjugates. Spermatozoa from different epididymal regions showed different expression of terminal galactose and N-acetyl-galactosamine. Sialic acid (specifically alpha2,3 neuraminic-5 acid) was probably incorporated into spermatozoa along the extratesticular ducts. These findings indicate that the development and maturation of boar spermatozoa are accompanied by changes in glycoconjugates. As some lectins stain cellular or extracellular compartments specifically, these lectins could be useful markers in histopathological evaluation of diseases of boar testis and epididymis.

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