ISSN:
1573-4943
Keywords:
RAP
;
receptor-associated protein
;
transglutaminase
;
glutamine
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The 39-kDa receptor-associated protein (RAP) is an intracellular glycoprotein that interacts with hitherto unknown sites in several members of the low-density-lipoprotein receptor gene family. Upon binding to these receptors, RAP inhibits all ligand interactions with the receptors. In the present study, the transglutaminase-catalyzed incorporation of radioactively labeled putrescine and a dansylated glutamine-containing peptide into human RAP has been studied. The results indicate the presence of both glutamine and lysine residues in RAP, accessible for transglutaminase cross-linking. Moreover, enzymatic digestion followed by sequence analysis of radiolabeled fractions demonstrated that Gln261 acts as the amine acceptor site. This residue is located in the third domain of RAP and is conserved among the RAP interspecies homologues. Insertion of a reporter group into the protein could prove useful to assess ligand/receptor interactions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1020699416873
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