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Title: Molecular cloning, tissue distribution and enzymatic characterization of cathepsin X from olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus). Author: Ahn SJ, Kim NY, Jeon SJ, Sung JH, Je JE, Seo JS, Kim MS, Kim JK, Chung JK, Lee HH. Journal: Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol; 2008 Oct; 151(2):203-12. PubMed ID: 18674630. Abstract: In this study, we have cloned a cDNA encoding for cathepsin X (PoCtX) from the olive flounder, Paralichthys olivaceus. The presence of an HIP motif, which is conserved in the unique cathepsin X family, PoCtX, clearly shows its relation to the cathepsin X group, apart from the cathepsin L or B subfamily. The results of RT-PCR and real-time PCR analyses revealed ubiquitous PoCtX expression in normal and LPS-stimulated tissues. The cDNA encoding for the proenzyme of PoCtX (proPoCtX) was expressed in Escherichia coli as a 57 kDa fusion protein with glutathione S-transferase. Its activity was quantified via the cleavage of the synthetic fluorogenic peptide substrate Z-Phe-Arg-AMC, and the optimal pH for the protease activity was 5. The recombinant proPoCtX was inhibited by antipain and leupeptin. The PoCtX protein from P. olivaceus muscle extracts was purified 9.48-fold via a one-step purification process using a DEAE-Sephagel high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) column. Western blotting and ELISA were conducted in order to evaluate the reaction ability and detection-specificity of the anti-proPoCtX polyclonal antibody to native PoCtX and recombinant proPoCtX proteins. Our findings indicate that the P. olivaceus cathepsin X is highly conserved within the cathepsin X subfamily in terms of its amino acid sequence, tissue expression, and biochemical activity.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]