scholarly journals The isolation and characterization of bovine C4a, an activation fragment of the fourth component of complement

1979 ◽  
Vol 183 (3) ◽  
pp. 573-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
N A Booth ◽  
R D Campbell ◽  
M A Smith ◽  
J E Fothergill
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Amino Acid Sequence ◽  
Amino Acid Composition ◽  
Acid Composition ◽  
Complement C4 ◽  
Alpha Chain ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Fourth Component

The fourth component of bovine complement, C4, was cleaved specifically by subcomponent C1s to produce two fragments, C4a and C4b. The smaller, C4a, was isolated in pure form and is a peptide of 9500 mol.wt. containing approx. 84 amino acids and no detectable carbohydrate. C4a has an amino acid composition that is comparable with the anaphylatoxins C3a and C5a, containing six cysteine residues/mol and a high proportion of basic residues. The amino acid sequence of the first thirteen residues shows four identities with the porcine C3a sequence. There is almost complete identity between the C4a sequence and that of the alpha-chain of human C4, indicating that this region is highly conserved. This evidence also clearly establishes that C4a is cleaved from the N-terminal of the alpha-chain of C4.

scholarly journals Determination of Amino Acid Composition of Ganirelix Acetate in an Injectable Formulation by Pre-column Derivatization with 6-Aminoquinolyl-N-hydroxysuccinimidyl Carbamate

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (8) ◽  
pp. 687-694
Author(s):  
Kumarswamy Ummiti ◽  
J V Shanmukha Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Amino Acid Sequence ◽  
Amino Acid Composition ◽  
Acid Composition ◽  
Flash Chromatography ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Acid Mixture ◽  
Injectable Formulation

Abstract Ganirelix is a synthetic decapeptide linked with nine different amino acids. To understand the peptide amino acid sequence or primary structure, the first step is to determine the amino acid composition of the peptide which can be a determining factor for the peptide immunogenicity. Edman degradation is not a suitable analytical technique to identify amino acid sequence present in Ganirelix due to the absence of uncharged N-terminal amino group. To address this challenge, a pre-column derivatization method was developed with 6-aminoquinolyl-N-hydroxysuccinimidyl carbamate reagent. In the present work, the Ganirelix active pharmaceutical ingredient present in the injectable formulation was isolated by fraction collection and further purified by flash chromatography. The amino acid composition of Ganirelix is assayed by carrying out acid hydrolysis with 6 mol L−1 hydrochloric acid solution containing 1% phenol at 100°C for 24 h and derivatization with 6-aminoquinolyl-N-hydroxysuccinimidyl carbamate reagent solution, followed by determination of individual amino acids by reverse-phase chromatography using a C18 column. High resolution was achieved for the nine amino acid mixture. The amino acid composition results of temperature-stressed Ganirelix generic product and reference listed drug are in good agreement with the theoretical molar ratio of label information.

Amino acid sequence of penicillopepsin. I. Isolation and characterization of the chymotryptic peptides

1976 ◽  
Vol 54 (10) ◽  
pp. 872-884 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Kurosky ◽  
Theo Hofmann
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Amino Acid Sequence ◽  
Amino Acid Sequences ◽  
Acid Protease ◽  
Terminal Region ◽  
Isolation And Characterization

The amino acid sequences of 48 peptides obtained from a chymotryptic digest of the mould acid protease, penicillopepsin (EC 3.4.23.7), have been determined. These peptides established the sequences of 26 unique fragments of up to 28 residues in length. The 28-residue fragment was identified as the N-terminal region. The C-terminal region is represented by a 13-residue fragment. The amino acids contained in these fragments account for some 85% of the residues of the enzyme.

Human pituitary thyrotropin. Isolation and characterization of the hormone and its subunits

1977 ◽  
Vol 55 (7) ◽  
pp. 747-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. R. Sairam ◽  
Choh Hao Li
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Amino Acid Composition ◽  
Acid Composition ◽  
Disc Electrophoresis ◽  
Carbohydrate Content ◽  
Human Pituitary ◽  
Terminal Residue ◽  
Isolation And Characterization

Procedures have been described for the isolation of highly purified thyrotropin from frozen or acetone-preserved glands or from side fractions of somatotropin isolation and for the separation of its α and β subunits. The products have been characterized by terminal residue analyses, amino acid composition, carbohydrate content, disc electrophoresis, ultracentrifugation, and biological activity.

scholarly journals Isolation and preliminary biochemical characterization of the gonococcal H.8 antigen.

1986 ◽  
Vol 164 (6) ◽  
pp. 2038-2048 ◽  
Author(s):  
W Strittmatter ◽  
P J Hitchcock
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Amino Acid Composition ◽  
Acid Composition ◽  
Preliminary Analysis ◽  
Chemical Nature ◽  
Biochemical Characterization ◽  
Sulfur Containing ◽  
Lipid Components

We have presented a method for the extraction and isolation of the gonococcal H.8 antigen. There was no evidence of contamination by other gonococcal proteins, phospholipids, or LPS. The purified H.8 antigen was subjected to preliminary analysis and appeared to be a proteolipid consisting of both protein and lipid components. The amino acid composition was unusual; the peptide portion of the antigen was an alanine and proline-rich molecule that lacked aromatic and sulfur-containing amino acids. The overall amino acid composition is hydrophobic. A lipid constituent was also identified; it was made up of at least two lipid components, which were unique to the H.8 molecule. The chemical nature of the association of the protein and lipid is presently unknown, but it is clearly a tenacious one.

Amino acid sequence differences in the alpha chains of pea seed isolectins: C-terminal processing

1987 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 338-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Michael Rini ◽  
Theo Hofmann ◽  
Jeremy P. Carver
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Nucleotide Sequence ◽  
Amino Acid Sequence ◽  
Amino Acid Composition ◽  
Acid Composition ◽  
Cdna Clone ◽  
Edman Degradation ◽  
Pea Seeds ◽  
Pea Seed

The complete amino acid sequence of the alpha chains of both isolectins found in pea seeds has been determined using automated Edman degradation. We show that the alpha chains of these two proteins differ only at their C-termini: isolectin B is two amino acids longer than isolectin A. Furthermore, the alpha chains of both isolectins are shorter than would be predicted from the nucleotide sequence of a cDNA clone for pea lectin. We suggest, therefore, that these proteins arise from differential C-terminal processing. Amino acid composition data and C-terminal analysis show that the beta chains have also been processed at their C-termini, but in this case identical chains for both isolectins are produced.

Amino acid sequence of penicillopepsin. II. Isolation and characterization of thermolytic peptides

1976 ◽  
Vol 54 (10) ◽  
pp. 885-894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leticia Rao ◽  
Theo Hofmann
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Amino Acid Sequence ◽  
Active Site ◽  
Amino Acid Sequences ◽  
Porcine Pepsin ◽  
Isolation And Characterization

The determination of the amino acid sequences of 70 peptides obtained from a thermoiytic digest of penicillopepsin (EC 3.4.23.7) is described. Fifty-six unique sequences ranging from 2 to 13 amino acids were compiled. Among these was a heptapeptide whose sequence is nearly identical with that of the epoxide-reactive active site peptide of porcine pepsin (EC 3.4.23.1). Considering unrecognized overlaps, a minimum of 272 and a maximum of 293 unique amino acids have been obtained. They account for about 90% of the amino acids of the enzyme.

Isolation and characterization of a peptide derived from the active site of chicken pepsin

1980 ◽  
Vol 45 (7) ◽  
pp. 2131-2134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Keilová ◽  
Vladimír Kostka ◽  
Miroslav Baudyš
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Methyl Ester ◽  
Amino Acid Composition ◽  
Aspartic Acid ◽  
Acid Composition ◽  
Active Site ◽  
Its Sequence ◽  
Aspartic Acid Residue ◽  
Isolation And Characterization

A peptide was isolated from chicken pepsin which contains the aspartic acid residue reacting with diazoacetyl-D,L-norleucine methyl ester in the presence of Cu2+ -ions. The peptide is N-terminated with isoleucine and contains (besides isoleucine) valine, aspartic acid, two threonines, serine, and leucine. In concurrent experiments a peptide of the same composition was isolated from the thermolysin digest of chicken pepsin and its sequence determined as Ile-Val-Asp-Thr-Gly-Thr-Ser-Leu. Since both peptides have entirely identical amino acid composition and other characteristics, the sequenced peptide corresponds to the peptide isolated from the active site of the enzyme.

scholarly journals ISOLASI DAN KARAKTERISASI KOLAGEN DARI KULIT IKAN PATIN (Pangasius sp.)

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pipih Suptijah ◽  
Dini Indriani ◽  
Supriyono Eko Wardoyo
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Amino Acid Composition ◽  
Acid Composition ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Helical Structure ◽  
Color Analysis ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Naoh Solution

Isolation and Characterization of Collagen from the Skin of Catfish (Pangasius sp.)           Skin of catfish is one of aquatic by-products which could be used as an alternative source of collagen. This research is aimed to isolate and characterize collagen from skin of catfish. Methods of  isolation of collagen included three stages, the first was deproteinization using NaOH solution with concentration of 0.05 M; 0.10 M; 0.15 M; 0.20 M for 12 hours, the second was soaking in CH3COOH solution with concentration of 0.05 M; 0.10 M; 0.15 M; and 0.20 M for 2 hours, and the third was extraction in water at a temperature of 40 0C for 2 hours; characterization of collagen was included chemical and physical properties. The results showed that the best extraction method ofcollagen from skin of catfish was soaking the skin in 0.05 M NaOH solution for 12 hours and soaking the skin in 0.05 M acetic acid for 2 hours. Extraction yields of collagen was 12.15%. Chemical characteristics included proximate and amino acid composition. Proximate value of collagen consisted of moisture was 6.55%, ash 1.80%,  protein 64.74% and fat 8.85%.  The major amino acid composition of collagen were glycine, proline, alanine, arginine and glutamate. Physical characteristics of collagen resulted from FTIR analysis showed amide A, amide B, amide I, amide II and amide III, triple helical structure of the amide I and amide III indicates that the compound produced was collagen; color analysis was 66.39%; thermal analysis showed a melting temperature peak was 154.47 0C and pH value was 5.34.Keywords : Catfish, isolation, characterization, collagen, skin ABSTRAK          Kulit ikan patin merupakan salah satu limbah hasil perairan yang dapat digunakan sebagai sumber alternatif kolagen. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengisolasi dan karakterisasi kolagen yang diperoleh dari kulit ikan patin. Isolasi kolagen yang dilakukan meliputi tiga tahap, yaitu tahap pertama adalah proses deproteinisasi menggunakan larutan NaOH dengan konsentrasi, yaitu 0,05 M; 0,10 M; 0,15 M; 0,20 M dan lama waktu perendaman selama 12 jam; tahap kedua, yaitu perendaman dalam larutan CH3COOH dengan empat konsentrasi CH3COOH yaitu 0,05 M; 0,10 M; 0,15 M; dan 0,20 M dan lama waktu perendaman selama 2 jam; dan tahap ketiga, yaitu ekstraksi dengan air pada suhu 40 0C selama 2 jam; serta karakterisasi kolagen yang dilakukan, meliputi sifat kimia dan fisik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode ekstraksi kolagen dari kulit ikan patin  terbaik diperoleh melalui proses perendaman kulit dalam larutan NaOH 0,05 M selama 12 jam dan  perendaman kulit dalam asam asetat 0,05 M selama 2 jam.  Rendemen serbuk kolagen yang dihasilkan sebesar 12,15 %. Karakteristik kimia meliputi proksimat dan komposisi asam amino. Nilai proksimat kolagen terdiri dari kadar air 6,55 %,  abu 1,80 %, protein 64,74 % dan lemak 8,85 %. Komposisi asam amino yang dominan pada kolagen adalah glisina, prolina, alanina, arginina dan glutamat. Karakteristik fisik kolagen yang dihasilkan adalah analisis FTIR menunjukkan adanya gugus amida A, amida B, amida I, amida II dan amida III, struktur triple heliks pada amida I dan amida III mengindikasikan bahwa senyawa yang dihasilkan adalah kolagen; analisis warna  yaitu 66,39 %; analisis termal yang menunjukkan suhu puncak pelelehan adalah 154,47 0C dan nilai pH kolagen yaitu 5,34. Kata kunci : Ikan patin, isolasi, karakterisasi, kolagen, kulit 

The characterization of the 12 S "globulin" from rapeseed and its glycoprotein component

1970 ◽  
Vol 48 (10) ◽  
pp. 1096-1103 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. A. Goding ◽  
R. S. Bhatty ◽  
A. J. Finlayson
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Amino Acid Composition ◽  
Acid Composition ◽  
Sedimentation Coefficient ◽  
Carbohydrate Content ◽  
Amino Terminal ◽  
Terminal Amino

A 12 S globulin was isolated from each of the two species of rapeseed (B. napus L. and B. campestris L.) and they have been shown to be similar in terms of amino acid composition, amino terminal amino acids, number of subfractions, and carbohydrate content. One of the major proteins, a glycoprotein, present in each of the 12 S aggregates, was isolated and purified. Its amino acid composition, carbohydrate content, N-terminal amino acids, and sedimentation coefficient are reported herein.

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