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Renato V Iozzo - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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myeloperoxidase derived oxidants selectively disrupt the protein core of the Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan perlecan
Matrix Biology, 2010Co-Authors: Martin D Rees, John M Whitelock, Ernst Malle, Christine Y Chuang, Renato V Iozzo, Anastasia Nilasaroya, Michael J DaviesAbstract:Abstract The potent oxidants hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and hypobromous acid (HOBr) are produced extracellularly by myeloperoxidase, following release of this enzyme from activated leukocytes. The subendothelial extracellular matrix is a key site for deposition of myeloperoxidase and damage by myeloperoxidase-derived oxidants, with this damage implicated in the impairment of vascular cell function during acute inflammatory responses and chronic inflammatory diseases such as atherosclerosis. The Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan perlecan, a key component of the subendothelial extracellular matrix, regulates important cellular processes and is a potential target for HOCl and HOBr. It is shown here that perlecan binds myeloperoxidase via its Heparan Sulfate side chains and that this enhances oxidative damage by myeloperoxidase-derived HOCl and HOBr. This damage involved selective degradation of the perlecan protein core without detectable alteration of its Heparan Sulfate side chains, despite the presence of reactive GlcNH2 residing within this glycosaminoglycan. Modification of the protein core by HOCl and HOBr (measured by loss of immunological recognition of native protein epitopes and the appearance of oxidatively-modified protein epitopes) was associated with an impairment of its ability to support endothelial cell adhesion, with this observed at a pathologically-achievable oxidant dose of 425 nmol oxidant/mg protein. In contrast, the Heparan Sulfate chains of HOCl/HOBr-modified perlecan retained their ability to bind FGF-2 and collagen V and were able to promote FGF-2-dependent cellular proliferation. Collectively, these data highlight the potential role of perlecan oxidation, and consequent deregulation of cell function, in vascular injuries by myeloperoxidase-derived HOCl and HOBr.
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primary structure of the human Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan from basement membrane hspg2 perlecan a chimeric molecule with multiple domains homologous to the low density lipoprotein receptor laminin neural cell adhesion molecules and epidermal growth factor
Journal of Biological Chemistry, 1992Co-Authors: Alan D Murdoch, George R Dodge, Isabelle Cohen, R S Tuan, Renato V IozzoAbstract:Abstract We have determined the complete nucleotide and deduced amino acid sequence of the major protein core of the human Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan HSPG2/perlecan of basement membranes. Eighteen overlapping cDNA clones comprise 14.35 kilobase pairs (kb) of contiguous sequence with an open reading frame of 13.2 kb. The mature protein core, without the signal peptide of 21 amino acids, has a M(r) of 466,564. This large protein is composed of multiple modules homologous to the receptor of low density lipoprotein, laminin, neural cell adhesion molecules, and epidermal growth factor. Domain I, near the amino terminus, appears unique for the Proteoglycan since it shares no significant homology with any other proteins. It contains three Ser-Gly-Asp sequences that could act as attachment sites for Heparan Sulfate glycosaminoglycans. Domain II is highly homologous to the LDL receptor and contains four repeats with perfect conservation of all 6 consecutive cysteines. Next is domain III which shares homology to the short arm of laminin A chain and contains four cysteine-rich regions intercalated among three globular domains. Domain IV, the largest module with greater than 2000 residues, contains 21 repeats of the immunoglobulin type as found in neural cell adhesion molecule. Near the beginning of this domain, there is a stretch of 29 hydrophobic amino acids which could allow the molecule to interact with the plasma membrane. Domain V, similar to the carboxyl-terminal globular G-domain of laminin A and to the related protein merosin, contains three globular regions and four EGF-like repeats. In situ hybridization and immunoenzymatic studies show a close association of this gene product with a variety of cells involved in the assembly of basement membranes, in addition to being localized within the stromal elements of various connective tissues. Our studies show that this Proteoglycan is present in all vascularized tissues and suggest that this unique molecule has evolved from the utilization of modular structures with adhesive and growth regulatory properties.
Karl Tryggvason - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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human basement membrane Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan core protein a 467 kd protein containing multiple domains resembling elements of the low density lipoprotein receptor laminin neural cell adhesion molecules and epidermal growth factor
Journal of Cell Biology, 1992Co-Authors: Pekka Kallunki, Karl TryggvasonAbstract:The primary structure of the large human basement membrane Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan (HSPG) core protein was determined from cDNA clones. The cDNA sequence codes for a 467-kD protein with a 21-residue signal peptide. Analysis of the amino acid sequence showed that the protein consists of five domains. The amino-terminal domain I contains three putative Heparan Sulfate attachment sites; domain II has four LDL receptor-like repeats; domain III contains repeats similar to those in the short arms of laminin; domain IV has lg-like repeats resembling those in neural cell adhesion molecules; and domain V contains sequences resembling repeats in the G domain of the laminin A chain and repeats in the EGF. The domain structure of the human basement membrane HSPG core protein suggests that this mosaic protein has evolved through shuffling of at least four different functional elements previously identified in other proteins and through duplication of these elements to form the functional domains. Comparison of the human amino acid sequence with a partial amino acid sequence from the corresponding mouse protein (Noonan, D. M., E. A. Horigan, S. R. Ledbetter, G. Vogeli, M. Sasaki, Y. Yamada, and J. R. Hassell. 1988. J. Biol. Chem. 263:16379-16387) shows a major difference between the species in domain IV, which contains the Ig repeats: seven additional repeats are found in the human protein inserted in the middle of the second repeat in the mouse sequence. This suggests either alternative splicing or a very recent duplication event in evolution. The multidomain structure of the basement membrane HSPG implies a versatile role for this protein. The Heparan Sulfate chains presumably participate in the selective permeability of basement membranes and, additionally, the core protein may be involved in a number of biological functions such as cell binding, LDL-metabolism, basement membrane assembly, calcium binding, and growth- and neurite-promoting activities.
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cloning of human Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan core protein assignment of the gene hspg2 to 1p36 1 p35 and identification of a bamhi restriction fragment length polymorphism
Genomics, 1991Co-Authors: Pekka Kallunki, Roger L Eddy, M G Byers, Marjo Kestila, Thomas B Shows, Karl TryggvasonAbstract:We have isolated a cDNA coding for the core protein of the large basement membrane Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan (HSPG) from a human fibrosarcoma cell (HT1080) library. The library was screened with a mouse cDNA probe and one clone obtained, with a 1.5-kb insert, was isolated and sequenced. The sequence contained an open reading frame coding for 507 amino acid residues with a 84% identity to the corresponding mouse sequence. This amino acid sequence contained several cysteine-rich internal repeats similar to those found in component chains of laminin. The HSPG cDNA clone was used to assign the gene (HSPG2) to the p36.1----p35 region of chromosome 1 using both somatic cell hybrid and in situ hybridization. In the study of the polymorphisms of the locus, a BamHI restriction fragment length polymorphism was identified in the gene. This polymorphism displayed bands of 23 and 12 kb with allele frequencies of 76 and 24%, respectively.
Daniel D. Carson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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border patrol insights into the unique role of perlecan Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan 2 at cell and tissue borders
Matrix Biology, 2014Co-Authors: Mary C Farachcarson, Curtis R Warren, Daniel A Harrington, Daniel D. CarsonAbstract:Abstract The extracellular matrix Proteoglycan (ECM) perlecan, also known as Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan 2 or HSPG2, is one of the largest (> 200 nm) and oldest (> 550 M years) extracellular matrix molecules. In vertebrates, perlecan's five-domain structure contains numerous independently folding modules with sequence similarities to other ECM proteins, all connected like cars into one long, diverse complex train following a unique N-terminal domain I decorated with three long glycosaminoglycan chains, and an additional glycosaminoglycan attachment site in the C-terminal domain V. In lower invertebrates, perlecan is not typically a Proteoglycan, possessing the majority of the core protein modules, but lacking domain I where the attachment sites for glycosaminoglycan chains are located. This suggests that uniting the Heparan Sulfate binding growth factor functions of domain I and the core protein functions of the rest of the molecule in domains II–V occurred later in evolution for a new functional purpose. In this review, we surveyed several decades of pertinent literature to ask a fundamental question: Why did nature design this protein uniquely as an extraordinarily long multifunctional Proteoglycan with a single promoter regulating expression, rather than separating these functions into individual proteins that could be independently regulated? We arrived at the conclusion that the concentration of perlecan at functional borders separating tissues and tissue layers is an ancient key function of the core protein. The addition of the Heparan Sulfate chains in domain I likely occurred as an additional means of binding the core protein to other ECM proteins in territorial matrices and basement membranes, and as a means to reserve growth factors in an on-site depot to assist with rapid repair of those borders when compromised, such as would occur during wounding. We propose a function for perlecan that extends its role from that of an extracellular scaffold, as we previously suggested, to that of a critical agent for establishing and patrolling tissue borders in complex tissues in metazoans. We also propose that understanding these unique functions of the individual portions of the perlecan molecule can provide new insights and tools for engineering of complex multi-layered tissues including providing the necessary cues for establishing neotissue borders.
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expression of the Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan perlecan during mouse embryogenesis and perlecan chondrogenic activity in vitro
Journal of Cell Biology, 1999Co-Authors: Margaret French, Scott E. Smith, Daniel D. Carson, K Akanbi, Tiffany Sanford, Jacqueline T Hecht, Mary C FarachcarsonAbstract:Expression of the basement membrane Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan (HSPG), perlecan (Pln), mRNA, and protein has been examined during murine development. Both Pln mRNA and protein are highly expressed in cartilaginous regions of developing mouse embryos, but not in areas of membranous bone formation. Initially detected at low levels in precartilaginous areas of d 12.5 embryos, Pln protein accumulates in these regions through d 15.5 at which time high levels are detected in the cartilage primordia. Laminin and collagen type IV, other basal lamina proteins commonly found colocalized with Pln, are absent from the cartilage primordia. Accumulation of Pln mRNA, detected by in situ hybridization, was increased in d 14.5 embryos. Cartilage primordia expression decreased to levels similar to that of the surrounding tissue at d 15.5. Pln accumulation in developing cartilage is preceded by that of collagen type II. To gain insight into Pln function in chondrogenesis, an assay was developed to assess the potential inductive activity of Pln using multipotential 10T1/2 murine embryonic fibroblast cells. Culture on Pln, but not on a variety of other matrices, stimulated extensive formation of dense nodules reminiscent of embryonic cartilaginous condensations. These nodules stained intensely with Alcian blue and collagen type II antibodies. mRNA encoding chondrocyte markers including collagen type II, aggrecan, and Pln was elevated in 10T1/2 cells cultured on Pln. Human chondrocytes that otherwise rapidly dedifferentiate during in vitro culture also formed nodules and expressed high levels of chondrocytic marker proteins when cultured on Pln. Collectively, these studies demonstrate that Pln is not only a marker of chondrogenesis, but also strongly potentiates chondrogenic differentiation in vitro.
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Expression of Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan (perlecan) in the mouse blastocyst is regulated during normal and delayed implantation.
Developmental Biology, 1997Co-Authors: Scott E. Smith, Margaret French, Joanne Julian, Bibhash C. Paria, Sudhansu K. Dey, Daniel D. CarsonAbstract:Abstract Previous studies have shown that expression of the Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan, perlecan, on the external trophectodermal cell surfaces of mouse blastocysts increases during acquisition of attachment competence. However, it is not clear if this change in perlecan protein expression also is reflected at the level of perlecan mRNA expression. In the present investigation, the spatial and temporal patterns of perlecan mRNA expression in the mouse embryo during the periimplantation period were examined byin situhybridization and reverse transcriptase–polymerase chain reaction. In addition, a delayed implantation model was used to determine the expression of perlecan mRNA and protein in dormant and estrogen-activated hatched blastocysts. The results demonstrate that perlecan mRNA expression is low in morulae, but increases in Day 4 blastocysts, attaining maximal expression in Day 4.5 attachment-competent blastocysts. In contrast, perlecan mRNA is detected in both the dormant and estrogen-activated delayed blastocysts; however, within 12 hr of blastocyst activation by estrogen, both perlecan protein and Heparan Sulfate chain expression markedly increase. Taken together, these results suggest that during normal development perlecan mRNA expression increases with the acquisition of attachment competence. Moreover, perlecan protein expression also is attenuated during delayed implantation and appears to increase in response to nidatory estrogen, perhaps via the increased translation of preexisting perlecan mRNA.
Gregory J Cole - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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collagen xviii is a basement membrane Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan
Journal of Biological Chemistry, 1998Co-Authors: Willi Halfter, Sucai Dong, Barbara Schurer, Gregory J ColeAbstract:The present study shows that collagen XVIII is, next to perlecan and agrin, the third basal lamina Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan (HSPG) and the first collagen/Proteoglycan with Heparan Sulfate side chains. By using monoclonal antibodies to an unidentified HSPG in chick, 14 cDNA clones were isolated from a chick yolk sac library. All clones had a common nucleotide sequence that was homologous to the mRNA sequences of mouse and human collagen XVIII. The deduced amino acid sequence of the chick fragment shows an 83% overall homology with the human and mouse collagen XVIII. Similar to the human and mouse homologue, the chick collagen XVIII mRNA has a size of 4.5 kilobase pairs. In Western blots, collagen XVIII appeared as a smear with a molecular mass of 300 kDa. After treatment with heparitinase, the protein was reduced in molecular mass by 120 kDa to a protein core of 180 kDa. Collagen XVIII has typical features of a collagen, such as its existence, under non-denaturing conditions, as a non-covalently linked oligomer, and a sensitivity of the core protein to collagenase digestion. It also has characteristics of an HSPG, such as long heparitinase-sensitive carbohydrate chains and a highly negative net charge. Collagen XVIII is abundant in basal laminae of the retina, epidermis, pia, cardiac and striated muscle, kidney, blood vessels, and lung. In situ hybridization showed that the main expression of collagen XVIII HSPG in the chick embryo is in the kidney and the peripheral nervous system. As a substrate, collagen XVIII moderately promoted the adhesion of Schwann cells but had no such activity on peripheral nervous system neurons and axons.
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agrin is a Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan
Journal of Biological Chemistry, 1995Co-Authors: Guoshan Tsen, Willi Halfter, Stephan Kroger, Gregory J ColeAbstract:In the present study we have identified the extracellular matrix protein agrin as a major Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan (HSPG) in embryonic chick brain. Using monoclonal antibodies and a polyclonal antiserum to the core protein of a previously identified HSPG from embryonic chick brain, our expression screened a random-primed E9 chick brain cDNA library. Twelve cDNAs were isolated that were shown to be identical to the chick extracellular matrix protein agrin. Western blot analysis and immunocytochemistry confirmed that agrin is a HSPG that is identical with the HSPG from embryonic chick brain. A polyclonal antiserum to recombinant agrin protein recognized agrin as a diffuse band of over 400 kDa in extracts from brain and vitreous humor. The agrin immunoreactivity on the blot was shifted to a defined band of approximately 250 kDa after treatment of the samples with heparitinase or nitrous acid, and this banding pattern was indistinguishable from immunoreactivity obtained with antibodies to the brain HSPG. We also show that agrin binds tightly to anion exchange beads, indicating that the molecule is highly negatively charged, which is a hallmark of all Proteoglycans. Furthermore, the agrin antiserum recognizes the affinity purified HSPG from chick brain and vitreous humor. Immunocytochemistry demonstrated that agrin is expressed in developing brain, and is especially abundant in developing axonal tracts, in a distribution identical to the staining of the brain HSPG with monoclonal antibodies. We also show that the anti-HSPG antibodies stain the synaptic site of the neuromuscular junction, in agreement with agrin expression. Thus, our studies demonstrate that chick agrin is a HSPG that is prominent in the embryonic chick brain. Since previous studies from our laboratories have shown that this Proteoglycan interacts with neural cell adhesion molecule, our studies raise the interesting possibility that neural cell adhesion molecule and agrin are interactive partners that may regulate a variety of cell adhesion processes during neural development, including synaptogenesis.
John R Hassell - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the complete sequence of perlecan a basement membrane Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan reveals extensive similarity with laminin a chain low density lipoprotein receptor and the neural cell adhesion molecule
Journal of Biological Chemistry, 1991Co-Authors: Douglas M Noonan, Anna Fulle, Piera Valente, Silla Cai, Elizabeth A Horigan, Makoto Sasaki, Yoshihiko Yamada, John R HassellAbstract:A Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan is a component of all basement membranes. This molecule consists of three Heparan Sulfate side chains linked to a large core protein of approximately 400 kDa. We have isolated seven overlapping murine cDNA clones that encode the entire mRNA sequence of 12.685 kilobases of this molecule. This sequence has a single open reading frame of 3,707 amino acids that encodes for a protein of 396 kDa. Identical or near identical matchups with nine peptide sequences derived from the core protein of the molecule isolated from the Engelbreth-Holm-Swarm tumor were found with the deduced sequence. Sequence analysis and data base comparison of the deduced sequence show the protein to consist of five different domains, most of which contain internal repeats. Domain I contains a start methionine followed by a typical signal transfer sequence and a unique segment of 172 amino acids that contains the three probable sites of Heparan Sulfate attachment, SGD. Domain II contains four cysteine- and acidic amino acid-rich repeats that are very similar to those found in the LDL receptor and proteins such as GP330. Domain III consists of cysteine-rich and globular regions, both of which show similarity to those in the short arm of the laminin A chain. Domain IV contains 14 repeats of the immunoglobulin superfamily that are most highly similar to the immunoglobulin-like repeats in the neural cell adhesion molecule. Domain V contains three repeats with similarity to the laminin A chain G domain that are separated by epidermal growth factor-like regions not found in the laminin A chain. As the primary structural data agree with the appearance of the molecule in the electron microscope as a series of globules separated by rods, or "beads on a string," we have adopted the name perlecan for this molecule. The variety of domains in perlecan suggest multiple interactions with other molecules.