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Identification and characterization of a Streptococcus equi ssp. zooepidemicus immunogenic GroEL protein involved in biofilm formation.

Streptococcus equi ssp. zooepidemicus (S. equi spp. zooepidemicus) is an opportunistic pathogen that causes major economic losses in the swine industry in China and is also a threat for human health. Biofilm formation by this bacterium has been previously reported. In this study, we used an immunoproteomic approach to search for immunogenic proteins expressed by biofilm-grown S. equi spp. zooepidemicus. Seventeen immunoreactive proteins were found, of which nine common immunoreactive proteins were identified in planktonic and biofilm-grown bacteria. The immunogenicity and protective efficacy o

Structure of Aeropyrum pernix fibrillarin in complex with natively bound S-adenosyl-L-methionine at 1.7 Å resolution.

Fibrillarin is the key methyltransferase associated with the C/D class of small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (snRNPs) and participates in the preliminary step of pre-ribosomal rRNA processing. This molecule is found in the fibrillar regions of the eukaryotic nucleolus and is involved in methylation of the 2'-O atom of ribose in rRNA. Human fibrillarin contains an N-terminal GAR domain, a central RNA-binding domain comprising an RNP-2-like superfamily consensus sequence and a catalytic C-terminal helical domain. Here, Aeropyrum pernix fibrillarin is described, which is homologous to the C-termina

Chemical cross-linking of somatostatin receptors in rat adrenal cortex.

Adrenocortical somatostatin receptors have been shown to interact with somatostatin-14 (S-14) and somatostatin-28 (S-28). To determine wheth … sults demonstrate that adrenocortical membrane receptors for somatostatin contain a single receptor protein sub-unit or sub-units of identical size which interact with both S-14 and S-28.

Comprehensive S-acylation profiling of the porcine epididymis and exosomes reveals a role in cargo sorting and long-distance trafficking.

The epididymis orchestrates sperm maturation through microenvironmental regulation and epididymosome-mediated cargo delivery. Despite emerging evidence implicating protein S-acylation in vesicular trafficking, its compartment-specific dynamics and functional implications in epididymal physiology remain poorly characterized. Here, we employed acyl-biotin exchange-based 4D proteomics to decode the S-acylation proteomic of porcine caput/cauda epididymidis and their exosomes. Comparative analysis identified 2780 and 2084 S-acylated proteins in caput and cauda tissues, respectively, with 317 upregu…

Studies on the 52 kDa antigen of Salmonella typhi: physicochemical stability, purification by affinity chromatography and immunochemical specificity.

The 52 kDa specific protein antigen of Salmonella typhi, as identified by monoclonal antibodies (Ekpo et al. 1990) has been studied with res … icating that the protein obtained had been severely degraded. However, Western blot of the purified protein stained with a specific monoclonal antibody and with rabbit polyclonal antibody against S. typhi showed striking similarity, indicating that the protein obtained was close to immunochemical purity. The 52 kDa protein purified by affinity adsorbent was …

A rapid imaging-based screen for induced-proximity degraders identifies a potent degrader of oncoprotein SKP2.

Targeted protein degraders hold potential as therapeutic agents to target conventionally 'undruggable' proteins. Here, we develop a high-throughput screen, DEath FUSion Escaper (DEFUSE), to identify small-molecule protein degraders. By conjugating the protein of interest to a fast-acting triggerable death protein, this approach translates target protein degradation into a cell survival phenotype to illustrate the presence of degraders. Using this method, we discovered a small molecule (SKPer1) that triggers degradation of the oncoprotein SKP2 and specifically kills SKP2-expressing cancer cells…

Inter-domain communication of human cystathionine β-synthase: structural basis of S-adenosyl-L-methionine activation.

Cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) is a key enzyme in sulfur metabolism, and its inherited deficiency causes homocystinuria. Mammalian CBS is modulated by the binding of S-adenosyl-l-methionine (AdoMet) to its regulatory domain, which activates its catalytic domain. To investigate the underlying mechanism, we performed x-ray crystallography, mutagenesis, and mass spectrometry (MS) on human CBS. The 1.7 Å structure of a AdoMet-bound CBS regulatory domain shows one AdoMet molecule per monomer, at the interface between two constituent modules (CBS-1, CBS-2). AdoMet binding is accompanied by a reorien

Mass spectrometry-based identification of S-nitrosocysteine in vivo using organic mercury assisted enrichment.

Protein S-nitrosylation is considered as one of the molecular mechanisms by which nitric oxide regulates signaling events and protein function. The present review presents an updated method which allows for the site-specific detection of S-nitrosylated proteins in vivo. The method is based on enrichment of S-nitrosylated proteins or peptides using organomercury compounds followed by LC-MS/MS detection. Technical aspects for determining the reaction and binding efficiency of the mercury resin that assists enrichment of S-nitrosylated proteins are presented and discussed. In addition, emphasis i…

Genetic analysis of patients with deep vein thrombosis during pregnancy and postpartum.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious pregnancy-related complication. Recent studies indicate that the genetic background for DVT differs with ethnicity. In our study, we enrolled 18 consecutive Japanese patients who had developed DVT during pregnancy and postpartum. We performed a genetic analysis of three candidate genes for DVT, protein S, protein C and antithrombin, in these patients. We found that four patients had missense mutations in the protein S gene, including the K196E mutation in two patients, the L446P mutation in one patient, and the D79Y and T630I mutations in one patient, as…

Thrombophilia found in patients with moyamoya disease.

Sixteen patients with Moyamoya disease and four with quasi-Moyamoya disease were investigated in order to elucidate the presence of thrombophilia. The assay system for diagnosing thrombophilia consisted of assessing both the activity and antigen levels of antithrombin III, protein C, protein S, fibrinogen and plasminogen as well as detecting lupus anticoagulants. The analysis revealed that one third (four definite cases and three quasi-cases) of the examined patients demonstrated either congenital or acquired thrombotic tendency. Protein C deficiency was found in two definite cases and in two …

[Protease-dependent cell entry mechanism of coronaviruses].

Previous studies have demonstrated that the SARS-CoV S protein requires proteolytic cleavage by elastase, cathepsin or TMPRSS2 for S-mediated cell-cell or virus-cell membrane fusion. Activation of viral glycoprotein (GP) by protease also has been reported for influenza virus. The most distinctive difference between influenza virus and SARS-CoV is the stage during virus replication in which viral glycoproteins are cleaved by proteases. In influenza virus, the protease makes a simple cut in the GP during maturation. In contrast, SARS-CoV S protein is cleaved by the protease following receptor-in

Incidence of thrombophilia and venous thrombosis in transsexuals under cross-sex hormone therapy.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in transsexual patients and the value of screening for thrombophilia in this population. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: Academic research institution. PATIENT(S): Two hundred fifty-one transsexuals (162 male-to-female [MtF] and 89 female-to-male [FtM] transsexuals). INTERVENTION(S): Screening for activated protein C (aPC) resistance, antithrombin III, free protein S antigen, and protein C deficiency. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Incidence of thrombophilic defects and VTE during cross-sex hormone therapy. RESUL…

Release of guanosine triphosphate binding protein alpha subunits from mouse myocardial membranes: basic properties and their alterations in acute murine Chagas disease.

OBJECTIVE: The aim was to investigate the arrangement of heterotrimeric alpha beta gamma G proteins in myocardial membranes using GTP gamma S dependent release characteristics of their alpha subunits in acute murine Chagas disease. METHODS: The properties of GTP gamma S dependent alpha subunit release were monitored immunochemically as well as by cholera toxin and pertussis toxin catalysed [32P]ADP ribosylation. RESULTS: GTP gamma S, as opposed to other nucleotides, caused optimal and virtually instantaneous release of soluble 40 kDa [32P]ADP ribosylated protein in pertussis toxin treated me

Quantification of cysteinyl S-nitrosylation by fluorescence in unbiased proteomic studies.

Cysteinyl S-nitrosylation has emerged as an important post-translational modification affecting protein function in health and disease. Great emphasis has been placed on global, unbiased quantification of S-nitrosylated proteins because of physiologic and oxidative stimuli. However, current strategies have been hampered by sample loss and altered protein electrophoretic mobility. Here, we describe a novel quantitative approach that uses accurate, sensitive fluorescence modification of cysteine S-nitrosylation that leaves electrophoretic mobility unaffected (SNOFlo) and introduce unique concept

S-ациляция и нейроинфламмация: терапевтический потенциал zDHC и модуляции децилазы.

Нейроинфламмация является отличительной чертой многих нейродегенеративных заболеваний, включая болезнь Альцгеймера, болезнь Паркинсона и Хантингтона, множественный склероз и инфантильный нейроидальный липофусциноз. Важным регулятором этих процессов является динамическое белковое С-асилирование, обратимое липидное послепереходное изменение. С-ациляция стимулируется zDHC palmitoil aciltransfases, а удаление ацильных групп - ацилпротеиновыми тиоэстеразами. С-асилация контролирует локализацию, стабильность и функцию около 48% всех белков в нервной системе, включая синаптические скафольды, ионные к

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Neuroinflammation is a hallmark of many neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's disease, multiple sclerosis, and infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis. Dynamic protein S-acylation, a reversible lipid post-translational modification, is an important regulator in these processes. S-acylation is catalysed by the zDHHC …

Collectin-11, a complement pattern recognition molecule, mediates pulmonary SARS-CoV-2 neutralization and protection.

BACKGROUND: Collectin-11 (CL-11) is a complement-activating pattern recognition molecule with structural and functional similarities to mannose-binding lectin (MBL), produced in different tissues, including lung epithelium. Given its tissue localization and role in innate immunity, we investigated its potential to recognize and neutralize severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and to activate complement. METHODS: We produced recombinant CL-11, MBL, as well as wild-type, variant, and glycan-mutated SARS-CoV-2 Spike (S) proteins. We evaluated CL-11 binding to the S protein

Identification and immunoreactivity of proteins released from Streptococcus agalactiae.

The aim of the present study was to identify released proteins of Streptococcus agalactiae and to investigate their immunoreactivity with human sera to determine whether such proteins might be viable as carrier proteins in conjugate vaccines. Infections with S. agalactiae are the leading cause of sepsis and meningitis in neonates. Vaccination of women of childbearing age would be a desirable alternative to intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis, but factors that mediate S. agalactiae invasive disease and virulence are poorly defined. Capsule-based vaccines have shown only low immunogenicity to dat

Proteomic and Bioinformatic Investigations of Heat-Treated Anisakis simplex Third-Stage Larvae.

Anisakis simplex third-stage larvae are the main source of hidden allergens in marine fish products. Some Anisakis allergens are thermostable and, even highly processed, could cause hypersensitivity reactions. However, Anisakis proteome has not been studied under autoclaving conditions of 121 °C for 60 min, which is an important process in the food industry. The aim of the study was the identification and characterization of allergens, potential allergens, and other proteins of heat-treated A. simplex larvae. Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was used to identify 470 pr

Decoding nitric oxide signals: The S-denitrosation machinery in plants.

S-nitrosation of protein cysteines has been recognised as a crucial mechanism mediating the biological activity of nitric oxide (NO). Here, we review the current knowledge on the enzymatic machinery mediating protein S-denitrosation in plants, a key process that modulates S-nitrosothiol levels within NO redox signalling pathways. Three major enzymatic systems are characterised: the NADPH-dependent thioredoxin system, S-nitrosoglutathione reductase (GSNOR), and aldo-keto reductases (AKRs). Protein S-nitrosothiols are reduced via dithiol-disulfide exchange mechanisms catalysed by thioredoxins, w…

Tau promotes oxidative stress-associated cycling neurons in S phase as a pro-survival mechanism: Possible implication for Alzheimer's disease.

Multiple lines of evidence have linked oxidative stress, tau pathology and neuronal cell cycle re-activation to Alzheimer's disease (AD). While a prevailing idea is that oxidative stress-induced neuronal cell cycle reactivation acts as an upstream trigger for pathological tau phosphorylation, others have identified tau as an inducer of cell cycle abnormalities in both mitotic and postmitotic conditions. In addition, nuclear hypophosphorylated tau has been identified as a key player in the DNA damage response to oxidative stress. Whether and to what extent these observations are causally linked