WO2001074885A1 - A novel polypeptide-human spase i enzyme 8 and a polynucleotide encoding the same - Google Patents
A novel polypeptide-human spase i enzyme 8 and a polynucleotide encoding the same Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO2001074885A1 WO2001074885A1 PCT/CN2001/000158 CN0100158W WO0174885A1 WO 2001074885 A1 WO2001074885 A1 WO 2001074885A1 CN 0100158 W CN0100158 W CN 0100158W WO 0174885 A1 WO0174885 A1 WO 0174885A1
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- polypeptide
- polynucleotide
- human
- enzyme
- spase
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Ceased
Links
Classifications
-
- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C12—BIOCHEMISTRY; BEER; SPIRITS; WINE; VINEGAR; MICROBIOLOGY; ENZYMOLOGY; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING
- C12N—MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF; PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA
- C12N9/00—Enzymes; Proenzymes; Compositions thereof; Processes for preparing, activating, inhibiting, separating or purifying enzymes
- C12N9/14—Hydrolases (3)
- C12N9/48—Hydrolases (3) acting on peptide bonds (3.4)
- C12N9/50—Proteinases, e.g. Endopeptidases (3.4.21-3.4.25)
- C12N9/64—Proteinases, e.g. Endopeptidases (3.4.21-3.4.25) derived from animal tissue
- C12N9/6421—Proteinases, e.g. Endopeptidases (3.4.21-3.4.25) derived from animal tissue from mammals
- C12N9/6424—Serine endopeptidases (3.4.21)
Definitions
- the present invention belongs to the field of biotechnology. Specifically, the present invention describes a new polypeptide, human spase I enzyme 8, and a polynucleotide sequence encoding the polypeptide. The invention also relates to a preparation method and application of the polynucleotide and polypeptide. Background technique
- SPases Signal peptidases
- Lep lead peptidases
- Signal peptidases that remove signal peptides in eukaryotic cells exist as oligomers, contain at least five subunits, and are localized on the endoplasmic reticulum membrane.
- the two subunits of the mammalian signal peptidase complex (SPC), SPC18 and SPC21, and the SEC11 subunit of yeast have similar structures to the SPases I enzyme of prokaryotes.
- All the signal peptidase data shows that it is a membrane bulk protein.
- Lep EC
- the gene map of the catalytic region shows that the protein contains 5 recognizable domains, which are: 2 transmembrane regions ( Hl, H2), a weaker hydrophobic region (H3) and two polar regions (PI, P2), and both the amino and C-termini face the periplasm.
- Hl, H2 2 transmembrane regions
- H3 weaker hydrophobic region
- PI, P2 two polar regions
- both the amino and C-termini face the periplasm.
- the HI-P1 region is mostly unrelated to signal peptidase activity, and the replacement of H2 with unrelated hydrophobic amino acids has little effect on the activity, proving that its active site is located in the periplasmic domain.
- SPases are highly specific for substrates.
- Three domains of the signal peptide are conserved: the amino-terminal domain (n-region), consisting of 1-5 amino acids, at least one positively charged amino acid; the central hydrophobic region (h-region), consisting of 7- 15 amino acids; more polar C-terminal domain (c-region), composed of 3-7 amino acids, and is the site of action of SPase.
- n-region amino-terminal domain
- h-region central hydrophobic region
- c-region more polar C-terminal domain
- the smallest substrate that can be excised by Lep (EC) is ALA 4 KI, but the more efficient substrate is FSASALA KI containing a hydrophobic region, where 4 represents the cleavage site.
- the surfactant Triton X-100 can accelerate the catalytic activity of lead peptidase, and also found that phospholipids can stimulate the activity of lead peptidase, and it is possible that phospholipids may also play an important role in the catalytic mechanism.
- the sequences of genes encoding SPase in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells are similar.
- the amino acid sequence of Lep (EC) is 93%, 50% and 31 ° / with P. fluorescens and subtilase.
- the mitochondrial Impl is 28% homologous to the subtilase, and the bacterial signal peptidase is 20% to 30% homologous to the SEC11, SPC18 and SPC21 subunits of eukaryotic cells.
- sequence alignment comparison and site-directed mutagenesis to obtain SPase Ser90 is the only conservative Ser, and is related to activity. However, compared with other Ser protease families, it does not have His as a proton donor and acceptor for activation.
- the signal peptidase complex of eukaryotic cells is much more complicated than the guide peptidase in bacteria, but it is closest to the Ser-type peptidase. Sequence alignment studies have shown that the signal peptidase catalytic activity of eukaryotic cells depends on the Ser / His dyad, and not on Ser / Lys like SPase I.
- the human spase I enzyme 8 protein plays an important role in regulating important functions of the body such as cell division and embryonic development, and it is believed that a large number of proteins are involved in these regulatory processes. Therefore, there has been a need in the art to identify more of these processes Human spase I enzyme 8 protein, especially the amino acid sequence of this protein is identified.
- the isolation of the new gene encoding the spase I enzyme 8 protein also provides a basis for research to determine the role of this protein in health and disease states. This protein may form the basis for the development of diagnostic and / or therapeutic drugs for diseases, so it is important to isolate its coding DNA. Disclosure of invention
- Another object of the invention is to provide a polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a recombinant vector containing a polynucleotide encoding a human spase I enzyme 8.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a genetically engineered host cell containing a polynucleotide encoding a human spase I enzyme 8.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing human spase I enzyme 8.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide an antibody against the polypeptide of the present invention-human spase I enzyme 8.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a simulation of human spase I enzyme 8 directed to the polypeptide of the present invention.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for diagnosing and treating diseases associated with abnormalities of human s pa s e I enzyme 8.
- the present invention relates to an isolated polypeptide, which is of human origin, and includes: a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID D. 2, or a conservative variant, biologically active fragment, or derivative thereof.
- the polypeptide is a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2.
- the invention also relates to an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence or a variant thereof selected from the group consisting of:
- sequence of the polynucleotide is one selected from the group consisting of: (a) a sequence having positions 127-354 in SEQ ID NO: 1; and (b) a sequence having positions 1-2786 in SEQ ID NO: 1 Sequence of bits.
- the present invention further relates to a vector, particularly an expression vector, containing the polynucleotide of the present invention; a host cell genetically engineered with the vector, including a transformed, transduced or transfected host cell; Host cell and method of preparing the polypeptide of the present invention by recovering the expression product.
- the invention also relates to an antibody capable of specifically binding to a polypeptide of the invention.
- the invention also relates to a method for screening compounds that mimic, activate, antagonize or inhibit the activity of human s pa s e I enzyme 8 protein, which comprises utilizing the polypeptide of the invention.
- the invention also relates to compounds obtained by this method.
- the invention also relates to a method for detecting a disease or disease susceptibility related to abnormal expression of human spase I enzyme 8 protein in vitro, comprising detecting a mutation in the polypeptide or a polynucleotide sequence encoding the same in a biological sample, or detecting The amount or biological activity of a polypeptide of the invention in a biological sample.
- the invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition
- a pharmaceutical composition comprising a polypeptide of the invention or a mimetic thereof, an activator, an antagonist or an inhibitor, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
- the present invention also relates to the use of the polypeptide and / or polynucleotide of the present invention in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of cancer, developmental disease or immune disease or other diseases caused by abnormal expression of human s s e I enzyme 8.
- Nucleic acid sequence means an oligonucleotide, a nucleotide or a polynucleotide and a fragment or part thereof, and may also be Refers to genomic or synthetic DNA or RNA, which can be single-stranded or double-stranded, representing the sense or antisense strand.
- amino acid sequence refers to an oligopeptide, peptide, polypeptide or protein sequence and fragments or portions thereof.
- amino acid sequence in the present invention relates to the amino acid sequence of a naturally occurring protein molecule, such "polypeptide” or “protein” does not mean to limit the amino acid sequence to a complete natural amino acid related to the protein molecule .
- a “variant" of a protein or polynucleotide refers to an amino acid sequence having one or more amino acids or nucleotide changes or a polynucleotide sequence encoding it.
- the changes may include deletions, insertions or substitutions of amino acids or nucleotides in the amino acid sequence or nucleotide sequence.
- Variants can have "conservative" changes, in which the amino acid substituted has a structural or chemical property similar to the original amino acid, such as replacing isoleucine with leucine.
- Variants can also have non-conservative changes, such as replacing glycine with tryptophan.
- “Deletion” refers to the deletion of one or more amino acids or nucleotides in an amino acid sequence or nucleotide sequence.
- Insertion refers to an alteration in the amino acid sequence or nucleotide sequence that results in an increase in one or more amino acids or nucleotides compared to a naturally occurring molecule.
- Replacement refers to the replacement of one or more amino acids or nucleotides with different amino acids or nucleotides.
- Bioactivity refers to a protein that has the structure, regulation, or biochemical function of a natural molecule.
- immunologically active refers to the ability of natural, recombinant or synthetic proteins and fragments thereof to induce a specific immune response in appropriate animals or cells and to bind to specific antibodies.
- An "agonist” refers to a molecule that, when combined with human spa se I enzyme 8, causes a change in the protein to regulate the activity of the protein.
- An agonist may include a protein, a nucleic acid, a carbohydrate or any other molecule that can bind to human spa se I enzyme 8.
- Antagonist refers to a molecule that can block or regulate the biological or immunological activity of human spase I enzyme 8 when combined with human spas e enzyme 8.
- Antagonists and inhibitors may include proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates or any other molecule that can bind to human spase I enzyme 8.
- Regular refers to a change in the function of human spase I enzyme 8, including an increase or decrease in protein activity, a change in binding properties, and any other biological, functional, or immune changes in human spas e I enzyme 8.
- Those skilled in the art can purify human spase I enzyme 8 using standard protein purification techniques. Essentially pure Human spase I enzyme 8 can generate a single main band on a non-reducing polyacrylamide gel. The purity of human spase I enzyme 8 polypeptide can be analyzed by amino acid sequence.
- Complementary refers to polynucleotides that naturally bind through base-pairing under conditions of acceptable salt concentration and temperature.
- sequence "C-T-GA” can be combined with the complementary sequence "G-A-CT”.
- the complementarity between two single-stranded molecules may be partial or complete.
- the degree of complementarity between nucleic acid strands has a significant effect on the efficiency and strength of hybridization between nucleic acid strands.
- “Homology” refers to the degree of complementarity and can be partially homologous or completely homologous.
- Partial homology refers to a partially complementary sequence that at least partially inhibits hybridization of a fully complementary sequence to a target nucleic acid. The inhibition of such hybridization can be detected by performing hybridization (Southern imprinting or Northern blotting, etc.) under conditions of reduced stringency. Substantially homologous sequences or hybridization probes can compete and suppress the binding of fully homologous sequences to the target sequence under conditions of reduced stringency. This does not mean that conditions with reduced stringency allow non-specific binding, because conditions with reduced stringency require that the two sequences bind to each other as either specific or selective interactions.
- Percent identity refers to the percentage of sequences that are identical or similar in the comparison of two or more amino acid or nucleic acid sequences.
- the percentage identity can be determined electronically, such as by the MEGALIGN program (Lasergene software package, DNASTAR, Inc., Madison Wis.).
- the MEGALIGN program can compare two or more sequences according to different methods, such as the Cluster method (Higgins, DG and PM Sharp (1988) Gene 73: 237-244). 0
- the Cluster method arranges groups of sequences by checking the distance between all pairs. Into clusters. The clusters are then assigned in pairs or groups.
- sequence A and sequence B The percent identity between two amino acid sequences such as sequence A and sequence B is calculated by the following formula: The number of matching residues between sequence A and sequence X 100 The number of residues in sequence A-the number of spacer residues in sequence A Number of interval residues in a sequence B
- the percent identity between nucleic acid sequences can also be determined by the Cluster method or by methods known in the art, such as Jotun Hein (Hein J., (1990) Methods in emzumology 183: 625-645).
- Similarity refers to the degree of identical or conservative substitutions of amino acid residues at corresponding positions in the alignment of amino acid sequences.
- Amino acids used for conservative substitutions for example, negatively charged amino acids may include aspartic acid and glutamic acid; positively charged amino acids may include lysine and arginine; having an uncharged head group is Similar hydrophilic amino acids may include leucine, isoleucine and valine; glycine and alanine; asparagine and glutamine; serine and threonine; phenylalanine and tyrosine.
- Antisense refers to a nucleotide sequence that is complementary to a particular DNA or RNA sequence.
- Antisense strand refers to a nucleic acid strand that is complementary to a “sense strand.”
- Derivative refers to a chemical modification of HFP or a nucleic acid encoding it. This chemical modification may be the replacement of a hydrogen atom with an alkyl, acyl or amino group. Nucleic acid derivatives can encode polypeptides that retain the main biological properties of natural molecules.
- Antibody refers to a complete antibody molecule and its fragments, such as Fa,? (& 1) ') 2 and? ⁇ Its specific The epitope that sexually binds human spase I enzyme 8.
- a “humanized antibody” refers to an antibody in which the amino acid sequence of a non-antigen binding region is replaced to become more similar to a human antibody, but still retains the original binding activity.
- isolated refers to the removal of a substance from its original environment (for example, its natural environment if it is naturally occurring).
- a naturally-occurring polynucleotide or polypeptide is not isolated when it is present in a living thing, but the same polynucleotide or polypeptide is separated from some or all of the substances that coexist with it in the natural system.
- the polynucleotide may be part of a vector, or the polynucleotide or polypeptide may be part of a composition. Since the carrier or composition is not part of its natural environment, they are still isolated.
- isolated refers to the separation of a substance from its original environment (if it is a natural substance, the original environment is the natural environment).
- polynucleotides and polypeptides in a natural state in a living cell are not isolated and purified, but the same polynucleotides or polypeptides are separated and purified if they are separated from other substances in the natural state .
- isolated human spase I enzyme 8 means that human spase I enzyme 8 is substantially free of other proteins, lipids, sugars, or other substances with which it is naturally associated. Those skilled in the art can purify human spase I enzyme 8 using standard protein purification techniques. Substantially pure polypeptides can produce a single main band on a non-reducing polyacrylamide gel. The purity of the human spase I enzyme 8 polypeptide can be analyzed by amino acid sequence.
- the present invention provides a new polypeptide, human spase I enzyme 8, which is basically composed of the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2.
- the polypeptide of the present invention may be a recombinant polypeptide, a natural polypeptide, or a synthetic polypeptide, and preferably a recombinant polypeptide.
- the polypeptides of the present invention can be naturally purified products or chemically synthesized products, or can be produced from prokaryotic or eukaryotic hosts (eg, bacteria, yeast, higher plants, insects, and mammalian cells) using recombinant techniques. Depending on the host used in the recombinant production protocol, the polypeptide of the invention may be glycosylated, or it may be non-glycosylated. Polypeptides of the invention may also include or exclude starting methionine residues.
- the invention also includes fragments, derivatives and analogs of human spase I enzyme 8.
- fragment refers to a polypeptide that substantially retains the same biological function or activity of the human spase I enzyme 8 of the present invention.
- a fragment, derivative or analog of the polypeptide of the present invention may be: (I) a kind in which one or more amino acid residues are substituted with conservative or non-conservative amino acid residues (preferably conservative amino acid residues), and the substitution
- the amino acid may or may not be encoded by the genetic code; or (II) such a type in which a group on one or more amino acid residues is substituted by other groups to include a substituent; or (III) such One, in which the mature polypeptide is fused to another compound (such as a compound that extends the half-life of the polypeptide, such as polyethylene glycol); or (IV) such a polypeptide sequence in which the additional amino acid sequence is fused to the mature polypeptide ( As the leading Sequences or secreted sequences or sequences used to purify this polypeptide or protease sequences) As set forth herein, such fragments, 00 derivatives and analogs are considered to be within the knowledge of those skilled in the art.
- the present invention provides an isolated nucleic acid (polynucleotide), which basically consists of a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2.
- the polynucleotide sequence of the present invention includes the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1.
- the polynucleotide of the present invention is found from a cDNA library of human fetal brain tissue. It contains a full-length polynucleotide sequence of 2786 bases, and its open reading frame 127-354 encodes 75 amino acids. According to the comparison of gene chip expression profiles, it was found that this polypeptide has a similar expression profile to human spase I enzyme 13 and it can be deduced that the human spase I enzyme 8 has similar functions to human spase I enzyme 13.
- the polynucleotide of the present invention may be in a leg form or an RNA form.
- DNA forms include cDNA, genomic DNA, or synthetic DNA.
- DNA can be single-stranded or double-stranded.
- DNA can be coding or non-coding.
- the coding region sequence encoding a mature polypeptide may be the same as the coding region sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 or a degenerate variant.
- a "degenerate variant" refers to a nucleic acid sequence encoding a protein or polypeptide having SEQ ID NO: 2 in the present invention, but which differs from the coding region sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 1.
- the polynucleotide encoding the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 includes: only the coding sequence of the mature polypeptide; the coding sequence of the mature polypeptide and various additional coding sequences; the coding sequence of the mature polypeptide (and optional additional coding sequences); Coding sequence.
- polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide refers to a polynucleotide comprising the polypeptide and a polynucleotide comprising additional coding and / or non-coding sequences.
- the invention also relates to variants of the polynucleotides described above, which encode polypeptides or fragments, analogs and derivatives of polypeptides having the same amino acid sequence as the invention.
- Variants of this polynucleotide can be naturally occurring allelic variants or non-naturally occurring variants. These nucleotide variants include substitution variants, deletion variants, and insertion variants.
- an allelic variant is an alternative form of a polynucleotide that may be a substitution, deletion, or insertion of one or more nucleotides, but does not substantially change the function of the polypeptide it encodes .
- the invention also relates to a polynucleotide that hybridizes to the sequence described above (having at least 50%, preferably 70% identity between the two sequences).
- the invention particularly relates to polynucleotides that can hybridize to the polynucleotides of the invention under stringent conditions.
- “strict conditions” means: (1) hybridization and elution at lower ionic strength and higher temperature, such as 0.2xSSC, 0.1% SDS, 60 ° C; or (2) added during hybridization Use a denaturant, such as 50% (v / v) formamide, 0.1% calf serum / 0.1% Ficoll, 42 ° C, etc .; or (3) the identity between the two sequences is at least 95% Above, more preferably 97% or more hybridization occurs.
- the polypeptide encoded by the hybridizable polynucleotide has the same biological function and activity as the mature polypeptide shown in SEQ ID NO: 2.
- the invention also relates to nucleic acid fragments that hybridize to the sequences described above.
- nucleic acid fragment contains at least 10 nucleotides in length, preferably at least 20-30 nucleotides, more preferably at least 50-60 nucleotides, and most preferably at least 100 cores. Glycylic acid or more. Nucleic acid fragments can also be used in nucleic acid amplification techniques, such as PCR, to identify and / or isolate polynucleotides encoding human spase I enzyme 8.
- polypeptides and polynucleotides in the present invention are preferably provided in an isolated form and are more preferably purified to homogeneity.
- the specific polynucleotide sequence encoding the human spase I enzyme 8 of the present invention can be obtained by various methods.
- polynucleotides are isolated using hybridization techniques well known in the art. These techniques include, but are not limited to: 1) hybridization of probes to genomic or cDNA libraries to detect homologous polynucleotide sequences, and 2) antibody screening of expression libraries to detect cloned polynucleosides with common structural characteristics Acid fragments.
- the DNA fragment sequence of the present invention can also be obtained by the following methods: 1) isolating the double-stranded DNA sequence from the genomic DNA; 2) chemically synthesizing the DNA sequence to obtain the double-stranded DNA of the polypeptide.
- genomic DNA isolation is the least commonly used. Direct chemical synthesis of DNA sequences is often the method of choice. The more commonly used method is the isolation of cDNA sequences.
- the standard method for isolating the cDNA of interest is to isolate mRNA from donor cells that overexpress the gene and perform reverse transcription to form a plasmid or phage cDNA library.
- the construction of cDNA libraries is also a common method (Sambrook, et al., Molecular Cloning, A Laboratory Manual, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. New York, 1989).
- Commercially available cDNA libraries are also available, such as different cDNA libraries from Clontech. When polymerase reaction technology is used in combination, even very small expression products can be cloned.
- genes of the present invention can be selected from these cDNA libraries by conventional methods. These methods include (but are not limited to): (DDNA-DNA or DNA-RNA hybridization; (2) the presence or absence of marker gene functions; (3) determination of the level of human spase I enzyme 8 transcripts; (4) immunity Technology or measuring biological activity to detect protein products expressed by genes. The above methods can be used alone or in combination.
- the probe used for hybridization is homologous to any part of the polynucleotide of the present invention, and its length is at least 10 nucleotides, preferably at least 30 nucleotides, more preferably At least 50 nucleotides, preferably at least 100 nucleotides.
- the length of the probe is usually within 2000 nucleotides, preferably within 1000 nucleotides.
- the probe used here is generally a DNA sequence chemically synthesized based on the gene sequence information of the present invention.
- the genes or fragments of the present invention can of course be used as probes.
- DNA probes can be labeled with radioisotopes, luciferin, or enzymes (such as alkaline phosphatase).
- immunological techniques such as Western blotting, radioimmunoprecipitation, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) can be used to detect protein products expressed by the human spase I enzyme 8 gene.
- ELISA enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
- a method for amplifying DNA / RNA by PCR is preferably used to obtain the gene of the present invention. Especially difficult to get from the library For full-length cDNA, the RACE method (RACE- rapid amplification of cDNA ends) can be preferably used.
- the primers used for PCR can be appropriately selected according to the polynucleotide sequence information of the present invention disclosed herein, and can be synthesized by conventional methods. .
- the amplified DNA / RNA fragments can be isolated and purified by conventional methods such as by gel electrophoresis.
- polynucleotide sequence of the gene of the present invention or various DNA fragments and the like obtained as described above can be determined by a conventional method such as dideoxy chain termination method (Sanger et al. PNAS, 1977, 74: 5463-5467). Such polynucleotide sequences can also be determined using commercial sequencing kits and the like. In order to obtain the full-length cDNA sequence, the sequencing must be repeated. Sometimes it is necessary to determine the cDNA sequence of multiple clones in order to splice into a full-length cDNA sequence.
- the present invention also relates to a vector comprising a polynucleotide of the present invention, and a host cell produced by genetic engineering using the vector of the present invention or directly using a human spase I enzyme 8 coding sequence, and a method for producing a polypeptide of the present invention by recombinant technology.
- a polynucleotide sequence encoding a human spase I enzyme 8 can be inserted into a vector to constitute a recombinant vector containing the polynucleotide of the present invention.
- vector refers to bacterial plasmids, phages, yeast plasmids, plant cell viruses, mammalian cell viruses such as adenoviruses, retroviruses, or other vectors well known in the art.
- Vectors suitable for use in the present invention include, but are not limited to: T7 promoter-based expression vectors (Rosenberg, et al.
- any plasmid and vector can be used to construct a recombinant expression vector.
- An important feature of expression vectors is that they usually contain an origin of replication, a promoter, a marker gene, and translational regulatory elements.
- Methods known to those skilled in the art can be used to construct expression vectors containing a DNA sequence encoding human spase I enzyme 8 and appropriate transcription / translation regulatory elements. These methods include in vitro recombinant DNA technology, DNA synthesis technology, and in vivo recombination technology (Sambroook, et al. Molecular Cloning, a Laboratory Manual, cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. New York, 1989).
- the DNA sequence can be operably linked to an appropriate promoter in an expression vector to guide mRNA synthesis. Representative examples of these promoters are: the lac or trp promoter of E.
- the expression vector also includes a ribosome binding site and a transcription terminator for translation initiation. Insertion of enhancer sequences into the vector will enhance its transcription in higher eukaryotic cells. Enhancers are cis-acting factors for DNA expression, usually about 10 to 300 base pairs, which act on promoters to enhance gene transcription. Examples include 100 to 270 base pair SV40 enhancers on the late side of the origin of replication, polyoma enhancers on the late side of the origin of replication, and adenopathy Toxic enhancer and so on.
- the expression vector preferably contains one or more selectable marker genes to provide phenotypic traits for selection of transformed host cells, such as dihydrofolate reductase, neomycin resistance, and green for eukaryotic cell culture.
- selectable marker genes to provide phenotypic traits for selection of transformed host cells, such as dihydrofolate reductase, neomycin resistance, and green for eukaryotic cell culture.
- GFP fluorescent protein
- tetracycline or ampicillin resistance for E. coli.
- a polynucleotide encoding human s pa s e I enzyme 8 or a recombinant vector containing the polynucleotide can be transformed or transduced into a host cell to constitute a genetically engineered host cell containing the polynucleotide or the recombinant vector.
- the term "host cell” refers to a prokaryotic cell, such as a bacterial cell; or a lower eukaryotic cell, such as a yeast cell; or a higher eukaryotic cell, such as a mammalian cell. Representative examples are: E.
- coli Streptomyces
- bacterial cells such as Salmonella typhimurium
- fungal cells such as yeast
- plant cells such as fly S2 or Sf 9
- animal cells such as CH0, COS or Bowes melanoma cells.
- Transformation of a host cell with a DNA sequence according to the present invention or a recombinant vector containing the DM sequence can be performed using conventional techniques well known to those skilled in the art.
- the host is a prokaryote such as E. coli
- competent cells capable of absorbing DNA can be harvested after the exponential growth phase and treated with CaCl, the steps used are well known in the art. The alternative is to use MgC l 2 .
- transformation can also be performed by electroporation.
- the host is a eukaryotic organism, the following DNA transfection methods can be used: calcium phosphate co-precipitation method, or conventional mechanical methods such as microinjection, electroporation, and liposome packaging.
- the polynucleotide sequence of the present invention can be used to express or produce recombinant human spase I enzyme 8 (Scence, 1984; 224: 1431). Generally there are the following steps:
- the medium used in the culture may be selected from various conventional mediums. Culture is performed under conditions suitable for host cell growth. After the host cells have grown to an appropriate cell density, the selected promoter is induced by a suitable method (such as temperature conversion or chemical induction), and the cells are cultured for a period of time.
- a suitable method such as temperature conversion or chemical induction
- the recombinant polypeptide may be coated in a cell, expressed on a cell membrane, or secreted outside the cell.
- recombinant proteins can be isolated and purified by various separation methods using their physical, chemical, and other properties. These methods are well known to those skilled in the art. These methods include, but are not limited to: conventional renaturation treatment, protein precipitant treatment (salting out method), centrifugation, osmotic disruption, ultrasonic treatment, ultracentrifugation, molecular sieve chromatography (gel filtration), adsorption chromatography, ion Exchange chromatography, high Performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and various other liquid chromatography techniques and combinations of these methods.
- conventional renaturation treatment protein precipitant treatment (salting out method), centrifugation, osmotic disruption, ultrasonic treatment, ultracentrifugation, molecular sieve chromatography (gel filtration), adsorption chromatography, ion Exchange chromatography, high Performance liquid chromat
- FIG. 1 is a comparison diagram of gene chip expression profiles of human spase I enzyme 8 and human spase I enzyme 13 of the present invention.
- the upper figure is a graph of the expression profile of human spase I enzyme 8, and the lower sequence is the graph of the expression profile of human spase I enzyme 13.
- Figure 2 is a polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis image (SDS-PAGE) of human spase I enzyme 8.
- lOkDa is the molecular weight of the protein.
- the arrow indicates the isolated protein band.
- RNA Human fetal brain total RNA was extracted by one-step method with guanidine isothiocyanate / phenol / chloroform.
- Poly (A) mRNA was isolated from total RNA using the Quik mRNA Isolation Kit (Qiegene). 2ug poly (A) mRNA is reverse transcribed to form cDNA.
- the Smart cDNA cloning kit purchased from Clontech was used to insert the cDNA fragment into the multiple cloning site of pBSK (+) vector (Clontech) to transform DH5 ⁇ . The bacteria formed a cDNA library.
- Dye terminate cycle react ion sequencing kit Perkin-Elmer
- ABI 377 automatic sequencer Perkin-Elmer
- the inserted cDNA fragments contained in this clone were determined in both directions by synthesizing a series of primers.
- the 0307c01 clone contains a full-length cDNA of 2786bp (as shown in Seq IDN0: 1), and has a 228bp open reading frame (0RF) from 127bp to 354bp, encoding a new protein (such as Seq ID N0: 2).
- This clone pBS-0307c01 and named the encoded protein human spase I enzyme 8.
- Example 2 Cloning of a gene encoding human spase I enzyme 8 by RT-PCR
- CDNA was synthesized using fetal brain total RNA as a template and oligo-dT as a primer. After purification of Qiagene's kit, PCR amplification was performed with the following primers:
- Primerl 5 '-TTGTGTGTGCAGGGGTGTGTGCGT -3' (SEQ ID NO: 3)
- Primer2 5'- GATGGAGTCTTGTGCTGTCACCCA -3, (SEQ ID NO: 4)
- Primerl is a forward sequence starting at lbp at the 5 ′ end of SEQ ID NO: 1;
- Primer2 is the 3 'end reverse sequence in SEQ ID NO: 1.
- Amplification conditions 50 ⁇ l of Kol, KCl, 10 mmol / L Tris-Cl, (pH 8.5), 1.5 ⁇ l / L MgCl 2 , 200 ⁇ mol / L dNTP, lOpmol primer, 1U Taq DNA polymerase (Clontech).
- the reaction was performed on a PE9600 DNA thermal cycler (Perkin-Elmer) for 25 cycles under the following conditions: 94 ° C 30sec; 55 ° C 30sec; 72 ° C 2min 0 ⁇ -actin was also set as a positive control during RT-PCR And template blank is negative control.
- the amplified product was purified using a QIAGEN kit, and ligated to a pCR vector (Invitrogen product) using a TA cloning kit.
- the DNA sequence analysis results showed that the DNA sequence of the PCR product was exactly the same as that of 1-2786bp shown in SEQ ID NO: 1.
- Example 3 Northern blot analysis of human spase I enzyme 8 gene expression:
- RNA extraction in one step involves acid guanidinium thiocyanate phenol-chloroform extraction. That is, the tissue is homogenized with 4M guanidinium isothiocyanate-25mM sodium citrate, 0.2M sodium acetate (pH4.0), and 1 volume of phenol and 1/5 volume of chloroform-isoamyl alcohol (49: 1 ), Mix and centrifuge. Aspirate the aqueous layer, add isopropanol (0.8 vol) and centrifuge the mixture to obtain RNA precipitate. The resulting RNA pellet was washed with 70% ethanol, dried and dissolved in water.
- RNA was prepared by a random primer method using cc- 32 P dATP.
- the DNA probe used was the PCR amplified human spase I enzyme 8 coding region sequence (127bp to 354bp) shown in FIG.
- a 32P-labeled probe (about 2 x 10 6 cpm / ml) was hybridized with a nitrocellulose membrane to which RNA was transferred at 42 ° C overnight in a solution containing 50% formamide-25mM KH 2 P0 4 (pH7.4) -5 x SSC-5 x Denhardt's solution and 200 g / ml salmon sperm DNA. After hybridization, the filter was washed in 1 x SSC-0.1% SDS at 55 ° C for 30 min. Then, Phosphor Imager was used for analysis and quantification.
- Example 4 In vitro expression, isolation and purification of recombinant human spase I enzyme 8
- Primer3 5,-CATGCTAGCATGCCTGCACATCTGTGTGTACAG- 3 '(Seq ID No:)
- Primer4 5'- CATGGATCCTTATAAAAGGAAAGAGCTGGGAGT- 3' (Seq ID No: 6)
- the 5 'ends of these two primers contain Ndel and BamHI restriction sites, respectively.
- 5 'end of target gene And 3 'coding sequences, the Nde I and BamH I restriction sites correspond to the selective endonuclease sites on the expression vector plasmid pET-28 b (+) (Novagen product, Cat. No. 69865.3). .
- PCR was performed using the pBS-0307c01 plasmid containing the full-length target gene as a template.
- the PCR reaction conditions were as follows: a total volume of 50 ⁇ 1 containing 10 pg of pBS-0307c01 plasmid, primer Primer 3 and Primer 4 points, and ij was lOpmol, Advantage polymerase Mix (Clontech) 1 ⁇ 1.
- Cycle parameters 94. C 20s, 60 ° C 30s, 68 ° C 2 min, a total of 25 cycles.
- Ndel and BamHI were used to double digest the amplified product and plasmid pET-28 (+), respectively, and large fragments were recovered and ligated with T4 ligase.
- the ligated product was transformed into Escherichia coli DH50C by the calcium chloride method. After being cultured overnight on LB plates containing kanamycin (final concentration 30 g / ml), positive clones were selected by colony PCR and sequenced. A positive clone (pET-03Q7c01) with the correct sequence was selected, and the recombinant plasmid was transformed into E. coli BL21 (DE3) plySs (product of Novagen) using the calcium chloride method. In LB liquid medium containing kanamycin (final concentration 30 g / ml), the host strain BL21 (pET-0307c01) was at 37. C.
- a titer plate coated with a 15 g / ml bovine serum albumin peptide complex was used as an ELISA to determine antibody titers in rabbit serum.
- Total IgG was isolated from antibody-positive rabbit sera using protein A-Sepharose.
- the peptide was bound to a cyanogen bromide-activated Sepharose4B column, and anti-peptide antibodies were separated from the total IgG by affinity chromatography.
- the immunoprecipitation method demonstrated that the purified antibody specifically binds to human spase I enzyme 8.
- Example 6 Application of the polynucleotide fragment of the present invention as a hybridization probe
- Suitable oligonucleotide fragments selected from the polynucleotides of the present invention are used as hybridization probes in a variety of ways.
- the probes can be used to hybridize to genomic or cDNA libraries of normal tissue or pathological tissue from different sources to Identifying whether it contains the polynucleotide sequence of the present invention and detecting a homologous polynucleotide sequence, further
- the probe is used to detect whether the expression of the polynucleotide sequence of the present invention or a homologous polynucleotide sequence thereof in cells of normal tissue or pathological tissue is abnormal.
- the purpose of this embodiment is to select a suitable oligonucleotide fragment from the polynucleotide SEQ ID NO: 1 of the present invention as a hybridization probe, and to identify whether some tissues contain the polynucleoside of the present invention by a filter hybridization method.
- Filter hybridization methods include dot blotting, Sou thern imprinting, Nor thern blotting, and copying methods. They are all used to fix the polynucleotide sample to be tested on the filter and then hybridize using basically the same steps.
- the sample-immobilized filter is first pre-hybridized with a probe-free hybridization buffer to saturate the non-specific binding site of the sample on the filter with the carrier and the synthesized polymer.
- the pre-hybridization solution is then replaced with a hybridization buffer containing labeled probes and incubated to hybridize the probes to the target nucleic acid.
- the unhybridized probes are removed by a series of membrane washing steps.
- This embodiment uses higher-intensity washing conditions (such as lower salt concentration and higher temperature) to reduce the hybridization background and retain only strong specific signals.
- the probes used in this embodiment include two types: the first type of probes are oligonucleotide fragments that are completely the same as or complementary to the polynucleotide SEQ ID NO: 1 of the present invention;
- the polynucleotide SEQ ID NO: 1 is the same or complementary oligonucleotide fragment.
- the dot blot method is used to fix the sample on the filter membrane. Under the high-intensity washing conditions, the first type of probe and the sample have the strongest hybridization specificity and are retained.
- oligonucleotide fragments for use as hybridization probes from the polynucleotide SEQ ID NO: 1 of the present invention should follow the following principles and several aspects to be considered:
- the preferred range of probe size is 18-50 nucleotides
- GC content is 30% -70%, if it exceeds, non-specific hybridization increases
- Those that meet the above conditions can be used as primary selection probes, and then further computer sequence analysis, including the primary selection probe and its source sequence region (ie, SEQ ID NO: 1) and other known genomic sequences and their complements The regions are compared for homology. If the homology with the non-target molecular region is greater than 85% or there are more than 15 consecutive bases, the primary probe should not be used;
- Probe 1 which belongs to the first type of probe, is completely homologous or complementary to the gene fragment of SEQ ID NO: 1 (41Nt):
- Probe 2 which belongs to the second type of probe, is equivalent to the replacement mutant sequence of the gene fragment of SEQ ID NO: 1 or its complementary fragment (41 N t): 5 -TGCCTGCACATCTGTGTGTGTAGAGGGGGGTGTACAGGTGTGT-3 '(SEQ ID NO: 9)
- probe 2 is equivalent to the replacement mutant sequence of the gene fragment of SEQ ID NO: 1 or its complementary fragment (41 N t): 5 -TGCCTGCACATCTGTGTGTGTAGAGGGGGGTGTACAGGTGTGT-3 '(SEQ ID NO: 9)
- DNA PROBES G ⁇ ⁇ Kel ler; MM Manak; Stockton Press, 1989 (USA) and more commonly used molecular cloning laboratory manuals, such as the Guide to Molecular Cloning Experiments (Second Edition 1998) [US] Sambrook et al., Science Press.
- PBS phosphate buffered saline
- step 8-13 are only used when contamination must be removed, otherwise step 14 can be performed directly.
- NC membranes nitrocellulose membranes
- the 32 P-Probe (the second peak is free ⁇ - 32 P-dATP) is prepared after the collection solutions of the first peak are combined.
- Gene chips or DNA microarrays are many new technologies. National laboratories and large pharmaceutical companies are developing new technologies. It refers to the orderly and high-density arrangement of large numbers of target gene fragments on glass , Silicon and other carriers, and then use fluorescence detection and computer software to compare and analyze the data, in order to achieve the purpose of rapid, efficient, high-throughput analysis of biological information.
- the polynucleotide of the present invention can be used as target DNA for gene chip technology for high-throughput research on the function of new genes; search for and screen new tissue-specific genes, especially diseases related genes such as tumors; diagnosis of diseases such as heredity disease.
- the specific method steps have been reported in the literature. For example, see DeRisi, J ⁇ , Lyer, V.
- a total of 4,000 polynucleotide sequences of various full-length cDNAs are used as target DNA, including the polynucleotide of the present invention. They were amplified by PCR respectively. After purification, the amplified product was adjusted to a concentration of about 500 ng / ul, and spotted on a glass medium using a Cartesian 7500 spotter (purchased from Cartesian, USA). The distance is 280 m. The spotted slides were hydrated, dried, and cross-linked in a purple diplomatic coupling instrument. After elution, the DNA was fixed on a glass slide to prepare a chip. The specific method steps have been reported in the literature in various ways. The post-spot processing steps of this embodiment are:
- Probes from the above two types of tissues were hybridized with the chip in a UniHyb TM Hybridization Solution (purchased from TeleChem) for 16 hours, washed with a washing solution (1 x SSC, 0.2% SDS) at room temperature, and then scanned with ScanArray 3000.
- the scanner purchased from General Scanning Company, USA
- the scanned image was analyzed and processed with Imagene software (Biodiscovery Company, USA) to calculate the Cy3 / Cy5 ratio of each point.
- the above specific tissues are thymus, testis, muscle, spleen, lung, skin, thyroid, liver, PMA + Ecv304 cell line, PMA-Ecv304 cell line, and non-starved L0 2 cell line , Arsenic stimulated L02 cell line and prostate tissue for 1 hour.
- polypeptide of the present invention and the antagonists, agonists and inhibitors of the polypeptide can be directly used in the treatment of diseases, for example, it can treat malignant tumors, adrenal deficiency, skin diseases, various inflammations, HIV infections and immune diseases.
- SPases Signal peptidases
- Lep lead peptidases
- Signal peptidases that remove signal peptides in eukaryotic cells exist as oligomers, contain at least five subunits, and are localized on the endoplasmic reticulum membrane.
- the two subunits of the mammalian signal peptidase complex (SPC), SPC18 and SPC21, and the SEC11 subunit of yeast have similar structures to the SPases I enzymes of prokaryotic cells, and they are membrane bulk proteins.
- the surfactant Triton X-100 can accelerate the catalytic activity of lead peptidase, and also found that phospholipids can stimulate the activity of lead peptidase, and it is possible that phospholipids may also play an important role in the catalytic mechanism.
- the polypeptide of the present invention contains a specific conserved sequence necessary for the SPase I active motif. It can be seen that the abnormal expression of the specific signal peptidase I motif will cause the function of the polypeptide containing the motif of the present invention to be abnormal, resulting in the abnormal digestion of the signal peptide, which will cause the signal transmission of cells to be erroneous and may cause Related diseases such as tumors, embryonic developmental disorders, growth and development disorders, inflammation, etc.
- the abnormal expression of the human spase I enzyme 8 of the present invention will produce various diseases, especially various tumors, embryonic developmental disorders, growth disorders, and inflammation.
- diseases include, but are not limited to, embryonic developmental disorders : Congenital abortion, cleft palate, limb atrophy, limb differentiation disorder, hyaline membrane disease, atelectasis, polycystic kidney, double ureter, cryptorchidism, congenital inguinal hernia, double uterus, vaginal atresia, hypospadias, amphoteric deformity , Atrial septal defect, Ventricular septal defect, Pulmonary stenosis, Arterial duct occlusion, Neural tube defect, Congenital hydrocephalus, Iris defect, Congenital cataract, Congenital glaucoma or cataract, Congenital deafness
- Tumors of various tissues gastric cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, breast cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, thyroid tumor, uterine fibroids, neuroblastoma, astrocytoma, ependymoma, glioblastoma, Colon cancer, melanoma, adrenal cancer, bladder cancer, bone cancer, osteosarcoma, myeloma, bone marrow cancer, brain cancer, uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, gallbladder cancer, colon cancer, thymic tumor, nasal cavity and sinus tumor, nose Pharyngeal cancer, Laryn
- Abnormal expression of the human spase I enzyme 8 of the present invention will also cause certain hereditary, hematological and immune system diseases.
- the invention also provides methods for screening compounds to identify agents that increase (agonist) or block (antagonist) human spase I enzyme 8.
- Agonists enhance human spase I enzyme 8 to stimulate biological functions such as cell proliferation, while antagonists prevent and treat disorders related to excessive cell proliferation, such as various cancers.
- mammalian cells or membrane preparations expressing human spase I enzyme 8 can be cultured together with labeled human spase I enzyme 8 in the presence of drugs. The ability of the drug to increase or block this interaction is then determined.
- Antagonists of human spase I enzyme 8 include antibodies, compounds, receptor deletions, and analogs that have been screened. Antagonists of human spase I enzyme 8 can bind to human spase I enzyme 8 and eliminate its function, or inhibit the production of the polypeptide, or bind to the active site of the polypeptide so that the polypeptide cannot perform biological functions.
- human spase I enzyme 8 When screening compounds as antagonists, human spase I enzyme 8 can be added to a bioanalytical assay to determine whether the compound is an antagonist by measuring the effect of the compound on the interaction between human spase I enzyme 8 and its receptor. Receptor deletions and analogs that act as antagonists can be screened in the same manner as described above for screening compounds. Polypeptide molecules capable of binding to human spase I enzyme 8 can be obtained by screening a random peptide library composed of various possible combinations of amino acids bound to a solid phase. When screening, human spase I enzyme 8 molecules should generally be labeled.
- the present invention provides a method for producing an antibody using a polypeptide, a fragment, a derivative, an analog thereof, or a cell thereof as an antigen.
- These antibodies can be polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies.
- the invention also provides antibodies against human spase I enzyme 8 epitopes. These antibodies include (but are not limited to): polyclonal antibodies, monoclonal antibodies, chimeric antibodies, single chain antibodies, Fab fragments, and fragments produced by Fab expression libraries.
- Polyclonal antibodies can be produced by injecting human spase I enzyme 8 directly into immunized animals (such as rabbits, mice, rats, etc.).
- a variety of adjuvants can be used to enhance the immune response, including but not limited to Freund's adjuvant. .
- Techniques for preparing monoclonal antibodies to human spase I enzyme 8 include, but are not limited to, hybridoma technology ⁇ (Kohler and Milstein. Nature, 1975, 256: 495-497), triple tumor technology, human beta-cell hybridoma technology, EBV- Hybridoma technology, etc. Chimeric antibodies combining human constant regions and non-human variable regions can be produced using existing techniques (Morrison et al, PNAS, 1985, 81: 6851). 0 Existing techniques for producing single-chain antibodies (US Pat No. .4946778) can also be used to produce single chain antibodies against human spase I enzyme 8.
- Antibodies to human spase I enzyme 8 can be used in immunohistochemistry to detect human spase I enzyme 8 in biopsy specimens.
- Monoclonal antibodies that bind to human spase I enzyme 8 can also be labeled with radioisotopes and injected into the body to track their location and distribution. This radiolabeled antibody can be used as a non-invasive diagnostic method to locate tumor cells and determine whether there is metastasis.
- Antibodies can also be used to design immunotoxins that target a particular part of the body.
- human spase I M 8 high affinity monoclonal antibodies can covalently bind to bacterial or phytotoxins (such as diphtheria toxin, ricin, ormosine, etc.).
- a common method is to attack the amino group of the antibody with a thiol crosslinker such as SPDP, and toxin is bound to the antibody through the exchange of disulfide bonds.
- This hybrid antibody can be used to kill human spase I enzyme 8 positive cells.
- the antibodies of the present invention can be used to treat or prevent diseases related to human spase I enzyme 8. Administration of appropriate doses of antibodies can stimulate or block the production or activity of human spase I enzyme 8.
- the invention also relates to a diagnostic test method for quantitative and localized detection of human spase I enzyme 8 levels. These tests are well known in the art and include FISH assays and radioimmunoassays. The level of human spase I enzyme 8 detected in the test can be used to explain the importance of human spase I enzyme 8 in various diseases and to diagnose diseases in which human spase I enzyme 8 functions.
- polypeptide of the present invention can also be used for peptide mapping analysis.
- the polypeptide can be specifically cleaved by physical, chemical or enzymatic analysis, and subjected to one-dimensional or two-dimensional or three-dimensional gel electrophoresis analysis, and more preferably mass spectrometry analysis.
- Polynucleotides encoding human spase I enzyme 8 can also be used for a variety of therapeutic purposes. Gene therapy technology can be used to treat abnormal cell proliferation, development, or metabolism caused by the non-expression or abnormal / inactive expression of human spase I enzyme 8.
- Recombinant gene therapy vectors (such as viral vectors) can be designed to express mutated human spase l enzyme 8 to inhibit endogenous human spase I enzyme 8 activity.
- a variant human spase I enzyme 8 may be a shortened human spase I enzyme 8 that lacks a signaling domain. Although it can bind to downstream substrates, it lacks signaling activity.
- the recombinant gene therapy vector can be used for treating diseases caused by abnormal expression or activity of human spase I enzyme 8.
- Virus-derived expression vectors such as retrovirus, adeno Viruses, adenovirus-associated viruses, herpes simplex virus, parvoviruses and the like can be used to transfer a polynucleotide encoding human spase I enzyme 8 into a cell.
- Methods for constructing recombinant viral vectors carrying a polynucleotide encoding human spase I enzyme 8 can be found in the existing literature (Sambrook, et al.).
- a recombinant polynucleotide encoding human spase I enzyme 8 can be packaged into liposomes and transferred into cells.
- Methods for introducing a polynucleotide into a tissue or cell include: directly injecting the polynucleotide into a tissue in vivo; or introducing the polynucleotide into a cell in vitro through a vector (such as a virus, phage, or plasmid), and then transplanting the cell Into the body and so on.
- a vector such as a virus, phage, or plasmid
- Oligonucleotides including antisense RNA and DNA
- ribozymes that inhibit human spase I enzyme 8 mRNA are also within the scope of the present invention.
- a ribozyme is an enzyme-like RNA molecule that specifically decomposes specific RNA. Its mechanism is that the ribozyme molecule specifically hybridizes with a complementary target RNA for endonucleation.
- Antisense RNA, DNA, and ribozymes can be obtained using any existing RNA or DNA synthesis techniques, such as solid-phase phosphate amide chemical synthesis to synthesize oligonucleotides.
- Antisense RNA molecules can be obtained by in vitro or in vivo transcription of a DNA sequence encoding the RNA.
- This DNA sequence has been integrated downstream of the vector's RNA polymerase promoter.
- it can be modified in a variety of ways, such as increasing the sequence length on both sides, and the phosphorothioate or peptide bond instead of the phosphodiester bond is used for the ribonucleoside linkage.
- a polynucleotide encoding human spase I enzyme 8 can be used for the diagnosis of diseases related to human spase I enzyme 8.
- a polynucleotide encoding human spase I enzyme 8 can be used to detect the expression of human spase I enzyme 8 or the abnormal expression of human spase I enzyme 8 in a disease state.
- the DNA sequence encoding human spase I enzyme 8 can be used to hybridize biopsy specimens to determine the expression of human spase I enzyme 8.
- Hybridization techniques include Southern blotting, Northern blotting, in situ hybridization, and so on. These techniques and methods are publicly known and mature, and related kits are commercially available.
- Part or all of the polynucleotides of the present invention can be used as probes to be fixed on a microarray (Microarray) or a DNA chip (also referred to as a "gene chip") for analyzing differential expression analysis and gene diagnosis of genes in tissues.
- Human spase I enzyme 8 specific primers can be used to perform RNA-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in vitro amplification to detect human spase I enzyme 8 transcription products.
- Detection of mutations in the human spase I enzyme 8 gene can also be used to diagnose human spase I enzyme 8-related diseases.
- Human spase I enzyme 8 mutations include point mutations, translocations, deletions, recombinations, and any other abnormalities compared to normal wild-type human spase I enzyme 8 DNA sequences. Mutations can be detected using existing techniques such as Southern imprinting, DNA sequence analysis, PCR and in situ hybridization. In addition, mutations may affect the expression of proteins, so Northern blotting and Western blotting can be used to indirectly determine whether a gene is mutated.
- sequences of the invention are also valuable for chromosome identification.
- the sequence specifically targets a specific position on a human chromosome and can hybridize to it.
- specific sites for each gene on the chromosome need to be identified.
- Only few chromosome markers based on actual sequence data (repeat polymorphisms) are available For marking chromosome positions.
- an important first step is to locate these DNA sequences on a chromosome.
- a PCR primer (preferably 15-35bp) is prepared from the cDNA, and the sequence can be located on the chromosome. These primers were then used for PCR screening of somatic hybrid cells containing individual human chromosomes. Only those heterozygous cells containing the human gene corresponding to the primer will produce amplified fragments.
- PCR localization of somatic hybrid cells is a quick way to localize DNA to specific chromosomes.
- oligonucleotide primers of the present invention in a similar manner, a set of fragments from a specific chromosome or a large number of genomic clones can be used to achieve sublocalization.
- Other similar strategies that can be used for chromosomal localization include in situ hybridization, chromosome pre-screening with labeled flow sorting, and hybrid pre-selection to construct chromosome-specific cDM libraries.
- Fluorescent in situ hybridization of cDNA clones with metaphase chromosomes allows precise chromosomal localization in one step.
- FISH Fluorescent in situ hybridization
- the physical location of the sequence on the chromosome can be correlated with the genetic map data. These data can be found in, for example, V. Mckusick, Mendel ian Inheritance in Man (available online with Johns Hopkins University Welch Medical Library). Linkage analysis can then be used to determine the relationship between genes and diseases that have been mapped to chromosomal regions.
- the difference in cDNA or genomic sequence between the affected and unaffected individuals needs to be determined. If a mutation is observed in some or all diseased individuals and the mutation is not observed in any normal individuals, the mutation may be the cause of the disease. Comparing affected and unaffected individuals usually involves first looking for structural changes in chromosomes, such as deletions or translocations that are visible at the chromosomal level or detectable with cDNA sequence-based PCR. According to the resolution capabilities of current physical mapping and gene mapping technology, the cDNA accurately mapped to the chromosomal region associated with the disease can be one of 50 to 500 potentially pathogenic genes (assuming 1 megabase mapping resolution) Capacity and each 20kb corresponds to a gene).
- the polypeptides, polynucleotides and mimetics, agonists, antagonists and inhibitors of the present invention can be used in combination with a suitable pharmaceutical carrier.
- suitable pharmaceutical carrier can be water, glucose, ethanol, salts, buffers, glycerol, and combinations thereof.
- the composition comprises a safe and effective amount of the polypeptide or antagonist, and carriers and excipients which do not affect the effect of the drug. These compositions can be used as drugs for the treatment of diseases.
- the present invention also provides a kit or kit containing one or more containers containing one or more ingredients of the pharmaceutical composition of the present invention.
- a kit or kit containing one or more containers containing one or more ingredients of the pharmaceutical composition of the present invention.
- these containers there may be instructional instructions given by government agencies that manufacture, use, or sell pharmaceuticals or biological products, which reminders authorize them to be administered to humans by government agencies that manufacture, use, or sell them.
- the polypeptides of the invention can be combined with other Of therapeutic compounds.
- the pharmaceutical composition can be administered in a convenient manner, such as by a topical, intravenous, intraperitoneal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intranasal or intradermal route of administration.
- Human spase I enzyme 8 is administered in an amount effective to treat and / or prevent a specific indication.
- the amount and range of human spase I enzyme 8 administered to a patient will depend on many factors, such as the mode of administration, the health conditions of the person to be treated, and the judgment of the diagnostician.
Landscapes
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Zoology (AREA)
- Wood Science & Technology (AREA)
- Organic Chemistry (AREA)
- Bioinformatics & Cheminformatics (AREA)
- Biomedical Technology (AREA)
- Genetics & Genomics (AREA)
- Biotechnology (AREA)
- Microbiology (AREA)
- Medicinal Chemistry (AREA)
- Biochemistry (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Molecular Biology (AREA)
- Enzymes And Modification Thereof (AREA)
- Micro-Organisms Or Cultivation Processes Thereof (AREA)
Description
Claims
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU42221/01A AU4222101A (en) | 2000-03-07 | 2001-02-26 | A novel polypeptide-human spase i enzyme 8 and a polynucleotide encoding the same |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN00111938.9 | 2000-03-07 | ||
| CN 00111938 CN1312384A (zh) | 2000-03-07 | 2000-03-07 | 一种新的多肽——人spase I酶8和编码这种多肽的多核苷酸 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| WO2001074885A1 true WO2001074885A1 (en) | 2001-10-11 |
Family
ID=4581834
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT/CN2001/000158 Ceased WO2001074885A1 (en) | 2000-03-07 | 2001-02-26 | A novel polypeptide-human spase i enzyme 8 and a polynucleotide encoding the same |
Country Status (3)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| CN (1) | CN1312384A (zh) |
| AU (1) | AU4222101A (zh) |
| WO (1) | WO2001074885A1 (zh) |
-
2000
- 2000-03-07 CN CN 00111938 patent/CN1312384A/zh active Pending
-
2001
- 2001-02-26 WO PCT/CN2001/000158 patent/WO2001074885A1/zh not_active Ceased
- 2001-02-26 AU AU42221/01A patent/AU4222101A/en not_active Abandoned
Non-Patent Citations (2)
| Title |
|---|
| J. BIOCHEM., vol. 96, no. 4, 1984, pages 1125 - 1131 * |
| J. CELL. BIOL., vol. 87, no. 2, 1980, pages 516 - 520 * |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| CN1312384A (zh) | 2001-09-12 |
| AU4222101A (en) | 2001-10-15 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| WO2001074885A1 (en) | A novel polypeptide-human spase i enzyme 8 and a polynucleotide encoding the same | |
| WO2001075085A1 (en) | A new polypeptide - human atp-dependent serine protease 11.3 and the polynucleotide encoding it | |
| WO2001055417A1 (fr) | Nouveau polypeptide, proteine a f-box 65, et polynucleotide codant pour ce polypeptide | |
| WO2001046409A1 (fr) | Nouveau polypeptide, proteine ribosomale s7 9, et polynucleotide codant pour ce polypeptide | |
| WO2001081389A1 (fr) | Nouveau polypeptide, proteine humaine 9 contenant un fragment de sequence particulier d'une proteine ribosomale l19, et polynucleotide codant pour ce polypeptide | |
| WO2001048173A1 (en) | A NEW POLYPEPTIDE- HUMAN AMINOACYL-tRNA SYNTHETASE 10 AND THE POLYNUCLEOTIDE ENCODING IT | |
| WO2001075125A1 (en) | Novel polypeptide, a human atp dependent serine proteinase 31 and polynucleotide encoding it | |
| WO2001094371A1 (fr) | Nouveau polypeptide, proteine ribosomale humaine s4-10, et polynucleotide codant ce polypeptide | |
| WO2001066581A1 (fr) | Nouveau polypeptide, proteine ribosomale humaine s4-19, et polynucleotide codant pour ce polypeptide | |
| WO2001064735A1 (fr) | Nouveau polypeptide, chaperonine moleculaire humaine cpn 60 8, et polynucleotide codant pour ce polypeptide | |
| WO2001075003A2 (en) | A NOVEL POLYPEPTIDE, A HUMAN UTERUS PROTEIN ASSOCIATED WITH A cpn 60 26 MOLECULE AND THE POLYNUCLEOTIDE ENCODING THE POLYPEPTIDE | |
| WO2001047984A1 (fr) | Nouveau polypeptide, proteine 10 de la famille des amidases, et polynucleotide codant pour ce polypeptide | |
| WO2002026795A1 (fr) | Nouveau polypeptide, dihydrooratase humaine 15.29, et polynucleotide codant ce polypeptide | |
| WO2001075079A1 (en) | A new polypeptide - human dihydroorotase 13 and the polynucleotide encoding it | |
| WO2001074996A2 (en) | A novel polypeptide - human c. elegans 52 and a polynucleotidese quence encoding the same | |
| WO2001085776A1 (fr) | Polypeptide humain dihydro-orotase 12 et polynucleotide codant pour ce polypeptide | |
| WO2001073054A1 (fr) | Nouveau polypeptide, dihydroorotase humaine 11, et polynucleotide codant pour ce polypeptide | |
| WO2001081396A1 (fr) | Nouveau polypeptide, proteine ribosomale s7 humaine 14, et polynucleotide codant pour ce polypeptide | |
| WO2001075017A2 (fr) | Nouveau polypeptide, dihydroorotase humaine 17, et polynucleotide codant pour ce polypeptide | |
| WO2001066585A1 (fr) | Nouveau polypeptide, proteine humaine 10 regulant la protease, et polynucleotide codant pour ce polypeptide | |
| WO2001048010A1 (fr) | NOUVEAU POLYPEPTIDE, PROTEINE RIBOSOMALE s19e 10, ET POLYNUCLEOTIDE CODANT POUR CE POLYPEPTIDE | |
| WO2001047994A1 (fr) | Nouveau polypeptide, proteine 10 utilisant pep, et polynucleotide codant pour ce polypeptide | |
| WO2001075044A2 (en) | A novel polypeptide- human ribosomal protein s18-18 and the polynucleotide encoding said polypeptide | |
| WO2001075024A2 (fr) | Nouveau polypeptide, facteur humain 13 associe a nf-e2, et polynucleotide codant pour ce polypeptide | |
| WO2001064893A1 (en) | A novel polypeptide, a human reverse transcriptase 13 and the polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | Designated states |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): AE AG AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY BZ CA CH CR CU CZ DE DK DM DZ EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MA MD MG MK MN MW MX MZ NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT TZ UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW |
|
| AL | Designated countries for regional patents |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): GH GM KE LS MW MZ SD SL SZ TZ UG ZW AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE TR BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG |
|
| 121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application | ||
| REG | Reference to national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: 8642 |
|
| 122 | Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase | ||
| NENP | Non-entry into the national phase |
Ref country code: JP |