ISSN:
1573-4943
Keywords:
ApoB-100
;
lipoproteins
;
kinase
;
domain
;
phosphorylation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Protein-tyrosine kinases of signal transduction pathways occur and function intracellularly. In contrast, the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particle circulates in plasma, where its function is to solubilize and transport lipid. Recently, several reports showed that LDL may have a role in signal transduction. We have identified a region in the apoB-100 primary structure which shows similarity to Src-homology-1 (SH1) domains, the kinase region of protein-tyrosine kinases. Results obtained in protein kinase assays of highly purified LDL showed that only the apoB-100 was phosphorylated, suggesting that apoB-100 has the capacity to undergo autophosphorylation like known protein-tyrosine kinases. Phosphorylation was not observed for any other apolipoprotein in LDL or for any component of high-density lipoprotein and lipoprotein [a]. Our results suggest that apoB-100 may be a novel and functional member of thesrc protein kinase family.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01886889
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