菜花烙铁头蛇毒金属蛋白酶的研究

本论文结合生物化学与分子生物学手段对云南产菜花烙铁头蛇毒（几互刃eresrs户厂由刀打）的金属蛋白酶进行了系统深入的研究。从中分离纯化到两个新的蛇毒金属蛋白酶：二型蛇毒金属蛋白酶Jerdonit认和三型蛇毒金属蛋白酶jerdohagin。采用又卫PCR的方法得到了两个cDNA。通过蛋白质胰蛋白酶水解的内肚测序分析，其中一条为编码Jerdo址tin的，cDNA。序列分析发现，另外一条是一个含有RTS短链去整合素cDNA序列，命名为jerdos七atin，并对其进行了表达和活性鉴定。，Jerdonitin是一个表观分子量为为kDa的单链蛋白。它的c砚认全长1578bP，由金属蛋白酶、间隔区和去整合素区组成，说明它是二型蛇毒金属蛋白酶。但是与其它二型蛇毒金属蛋白酶不同的是，Jerdonitin的成熟蛋白由金属蛋白酶和去整合素结构域组成。与其它二型相比，Jerdonitin"多了两个半肤氨酸的（CysZ19andCys238）分别位于间隔区和去整合素区，Cys219可能和后面去整合素区的自由半眺氨酸残基Cys238形成一对二硫键，这对二硫键可能阻止了在后翻译加工过程中去整合素区的释放。通过Jerdonitin和其它二型蛇毒金属蛋白酶氨基酸序列比较和进化分析，结合天然蛋白结构数据，说明Jerdonitin是二型蛇毒金属蛋白酶的一个新亚型。和其它蛇毒金属蛋白酶一样，Jerdon九in是a一纤溶酶，并且它的活性都能被金属鳌合剂EDTA完全抑制，而不受丝氨酸蛋白酶抑制剂PMSF影响。像其独特的结构一样，Jerdonitin不仅具有纤维蛋白原降解的蛇毒金属蛋白酶活性，而且也有抑制ADP诱导的血小板聚集的非酶活性。Jerdohagin是一个表观分子量为96kDa单链蛋白。测定其内肤发现它有金属蛋白酶、去整合素样和富含半耽氨酸区组成，说明jerdohagig是三型蛇毒金属蛋白酶。像其它典型的蛇毒金属蛋白酶一样，jerdohagin的出血活性能完全被EDTA抑制，而不受R涯SF的影响。Jerdohagin是仪纤溶酶专一酶切人纤维蛋白原的。链。用氧化的胰岛素B链作底物，它可以水解仰r16一Leu17肤键。有趣的是，jerdohagin不激活人凝血酶原，但是它酶切人凝血酶原和凝血酶原激活后产生的激活片段F1。Jerdostotin的cDNA全长邹3bp，由信号肚、前肤和去整合素三个区组成，其与。btustotin和vieris七atin有较高的相似性（80％）。jerdostatin的序列是第一个报道的短链去整合素的cD以序列，它的产生机制和aCostatin一a有相似之处。值得注意的是，jerdostatin和obtus七atin八ipris，tatin不同的氨基酸残基（8／9）主要分布在含有整合素识别区的C末端。采用硫氧还蛋·白作为融合蛋白表达jerdostatin：，表达纯化后发现有两个j．erdostatin表达，，命名为：jerdo就。tin一1和'rjerdostotin一2。质谱分析显示它们的八个半肤氨酸都参与形成了四对二硫键，它俩可能是分别含有天然和非天然二硫键结构的多肚。但是jerdostatin一1的活性比rjerdostat还一2高两个数量级。和含有KTS的去整合素一样，重组jerdos七atin的异构体都选择性抑制整合素。lpl结合胶原IV，rjerdost就in一1的抑制活性分别是。b加stotin和viperistotill的1／1时和1／2500。氨基酸残基的组成不同尽管没有影响jerdost就in对整合素alpl的抑制选择性，但是它造成的化学环境不同可能导致抑制活性的差异。

Systems Genetics of Metabolism: The Use of the BXD Murine Reference Panel for Multiscalar Integration of Traits.

Metabolic homeostasis is achieved by complex molecular and cellular networks that differ significantly among individuals and are difficult to model with genetically engineered lines of mice optimized to study single gene function. Here, we systematically acquired metabolic phenotypes by using the EUMODIC EMPReSS protocols across a large panel of isogenic but diverse strains of mice (BXD type) to study the genetic control of metabolism. We generated and analyzed 140 classical phenotypes and deposited these in an open-access web service for systems genetics (www.genenetwork.org). Heritability, influence of sex, and genetic modifiers of traits were examined singly and jointly by using quantitative-trait locus (QTL) and expression QTL-mapping methods. Traits and networks were linked to loci encompassing both known variants and novel candidate genes, including alkaline phosphatase (ALPL), here linked to hypophosphatasia. The assembled and curated phenotypes provide key resources and exemplars that can be used to dissect complex metabolic traits and disorders.

Structure, genomic DNA typing, and kinetic characterization of the D allozyme of placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP/ALPP)

The D allozyme of placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP) displays enzymatic properties at variance with those of the common PLAP allozymes. We have deduced the amino acid sequence of the PLAP D allele by PCR cloning of its gene, ALPP Two coding substitutions were found in comparison With the cDNA of the common PLAP F allele, i.e., 692C>G and 1352A>G, which translate into a P209R and E429G substitution. A single nucleotide primer extension (SNuPE) assay was developed using PCR primers that enable the amplification of a 1.9 kb PLAP fragment. Extension primers were then used on this PCR fragment to detect the 692C>G and 1352A>G substitution. The SNuPE assay on these two nucleotide substitutions enabled us to distinguish the PLAP F and D alleles from the PLAP S/I alleles. Functional studies on the D allozyme were made possible by constructing and expressing a PLAP D cDNA, i.e., [Arg209, Gly429] PLAP, into wildtype Chinese hamster ovary cells. We determined the k(cat) and K-m, of the PLAP S, F. and D allozymes using the non,physiological substrate p-nitrophenylphosphate at an optimal pH (9.8) as well as two physiological substrates, i.e., pyridoxal-5'-phosphate and inorganic pyrophosphate at physiological pH (7.5). We found that the biochemical properties of the D allozyme of PLAP are significantly different from those of the common PLAP allozymes. These biochemical findings suggest that a suboptimal enzymatic function by the PLAP D allozyme may be the basis for the apparent negative selective pressure of the PLAP D allele. The development of the SNuPE assay will enable us to test the hypothesis that the PLAP D allele is subjected to intrauterine selection by examining genomic DNA from statistically informative population samples. Hum Mutat 19:258-267, 2002. (C) 2002 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

In vitro analysis with human bone marrow stem cells on Ti-15Mo alloy for dental and orthopedic implants application

Aim: Nowadays, research on orthopedic and dental implants is focused on titanium alloys for their mechanical properties and corrosion resistance in the human body environment. Another important aspect to be investigated is their surface topography, which is very important to osseointegration. With laser beam irradiation for roughening the implants surface an easier control of the microtopography is achieved, and surface contamination is avoided. The aim of this study was to assess human bone marrow stem cells response to a newly developed titanium alloy, Ti-15Mo, with surface topography modified by laser beam irradiation. Materials and methods: A total of 10 Ti machined disks (control), 10 Ti-15Mo machined disks and 10 Ti-15Mo disks treated by laser beam-irradiation were prepared. To study how Ti-15Mo surface topografy can induce osteoblast differentiation in mesenchymal stem cells, the expression levels of bone related genes and mesenchymal stem cells marker were analyzed, using real time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction. Results: In Test 1 (comparison between Ti-15Mo machined disks and Ti-machined disks) quantitative real-time RT-PCR showed a significant induction of ALPL, FOSL1 and SPP1, which increase 20% or more. In Test 2 (comparison between Ti-15Mo laser treated disks and Ti-machined disks) all investigated genes were up-regulated. By comparing Test 1 and Test 2 it was detected that COL1A1, COL3A1, FOSL1 and ENG sensibly increased their expression whereas RUNX2, ALPL and SPP1 expression remained substantially unchanged. Conclusion: The present study demonstrated that laser treated Ti-15Mo alloys are promising materials for implants application.

Diferenciação de osteoblastos cultivados sobre superfícies de titânio modificados por irradiação com laser Yb: YAG pulsado de alta potencia

Pós-graduação em Reabilitação Oral - FOAR

Avaliação de compósitos á base de celulose bacteriana-hidroxiapatita com peptídeo osteogênico para reparação óssea

Pós-graduação em Odontologia - FOAR

Bacterial cellulose-hydroxyapatite composites with osteogenic growth peptide (OGP) or pentapeptide OGP on bone regeneration in critical-size calvarial defect model

This study aimed to evaluate the potential of bacterial cellulose-hydroxyapatite (BC-HA) composites associated with osteogenic growth peptide (OGP) or pentapeptide OGP(10–14) in bone regeneration in critical-size calvarial defects in mice. In this study, the BC-HA, BC-HA-OGP, and BC-HA-OGP(10–14) membranes were analyzed at 3, 7, 15, 30, 60, and 90 days. In each period, the specimens were evaluated by micro-computed tomography (µCT), descriptive histology, gene expression of bone biomarkers by qPCR and VEGFR-2 (vascular endothelial growth factor) quantification by ELISA. Three days post-operative, Runx2, Tnfrsf11b and Bglap bone biomarkers were upregulated mainly by BC-HA OGP and BC-HA OGP(10–14) membranes, suggesting an acceleration of the osteoblast differentiation/activity with the use of these biomaterials. At 60 and 90 days, a high percentage of bone formation was observed by µCT for BC-HA and BC-HA OGP(10–14) membranes. High expression of some bone biomarkers, such as Alpl, Spp1, and Tnfrsf11b, was also observed for the same membranes on days 60 and 90. In conclusion, the BC-HA membrane promoted a better bone formation in critical-size mice calvarial defects. Nevertheless, incorporation of the peptides at the concentration of 10−9 mol L−1 did not improve bone regeneration potential in the long-term.

Enzyme replacement prevents enamel defects in hypophosphatasia mice

Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is the inborn error of metabolism characterized by deficiency of alkaline phosphatase activity, leading to rickets or osteomalacia and to dental defects. HPP occurs from loss-of-function mutations within the gene that encodes the tissue-nonspecific isozyme of alkaline phosphatase (TNAP). TNAP knockout (Alpl-/-, aka Akp2-/-) mice closely phenocopy infantile HPP, including the rickets, vitamin B6-responsive seizures, improper dentin mineralization, and lack of acellular cementum. Here, we report that lack of TNAP in Alpl-/- mice also causes severe enamel defects, which are preventable by enzyme replacement with mineral-targeted TNAP (ENB-0040). Immunohistochemistry was used to map the spatiotemporal expression of TNAP in the tissues of the developing enamel organ of healthy mouse molars and incisors. We found strong, stage-specific expression of TNAP in ameloblasts. In the Alpl-/- mice, histological, mu CT, and scanning electron microscopy analysis showed reduced mineralization and disrupted organization of the rods and inter-rod structures in enamel of both the molars and incisors. All of these abnormalities were prevented in mice receiving from birth daily subcutaneous injections of mineral-targeting, human TNAP at 8.2?mg/kg/day for up to 44 days. These data reveal an important role for TNAP in enamel mineralization and demonstrate the efficacy of mineral-targeted TNAP to prevent enamel defects in HPP. (C) 2012 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.

Growth, survival, gene expression, microbiota and tryptic activity during feeding of Scophthalmus maximus first feeding larvae with beta-glucan (MacroGard)

Reflecting the natural biology of mass spawning fish aquaculture production of fish larvae is often hampered by high and unpredictable mortality rates. The present study aimed to enhance larval performance and immunity via the oral administration of an immunomodulator, beta-glucan (MacroGard®) in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus). Rotifers (Brachionus plicatilis) were incubated with or without yeast beta-1,3/1,6-glucan in form of MacroGard® at a concentration of 0.5 g/L. Rotifers were fed to first feeding turbot larvae once a day. From day 13 dph onwards all tanks were additionally fed untreated Artemia sp. nauplii (1 nauplius ml/L). Daily mortality was monitored and larvae were sampled at 11 and 24 dph for expression of 30 genes, trypsin activity and size measurements. Along with the feeding of beta-glucan daily mortality was significantly reduced by ca. 15% and an alteration of the larval microbiota was observed. At 11 dph gene expression of trypsin and chymotrypsin was elevated in the MacroGard® fed fish, which resulted in heightened tryptic enzyme activity. No effect on genes encoding antioxidative proteins was observed, whilst the immune response was clearly modulated by beta-glucan. At 11 dph complement component c3 was elevated whilst cytokines, antimicrobial peptides, toll like receptor 3 and heat shock protein 70 were not affected. At the later time point (24 dph) an anti-inflammatory effect in form of a down-regulation of hsp 70, tnf-alpha and il-1beta was observed. We conclude that the administration of beta-glucan induced an immunomodulatory response and could be used as an effective measure to increase survival in rearing of turbot.