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  • 1
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    Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology 264 (1969), S. 172-186 
    ISSN: 1432-1912
    Keywords: Bovine Serum ; Kininogen ; Peptides ; Enzymes ; Structure Evaluation ; Rinderserum ; Kininogen ; Peptide ; Enzyme ; Struktur-aufklärung
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung 1. Rinderserum ergab beim Umsatz mit Pepsin niedermolekulare, kininliefernde Spaltstücke. Das durch Fällung, Verteilung, Gelfiltration und Jonenaustausch-Chromatographie vorgereinigte Hydrolysat ließ sich durch Papierchromatographie in 2 Fraktionen trennen, auf die sich die kininliefernde Gruppierung im Verhältnis 5∶1 verteilte. 2. Beide kininliefernde Fraktionen waren resistent gegen Carboxypeptidase B, was gegen eine C-terminale Position der Kininsequenz spricht. Sie waren aktivierbar durch Trypsin, Pankreaskallikrein und auch Carboxypeptidase A. Trypsin in höherer Konzentration entwickelte aus der Hauptfraktion (L) Bradykinin, während mit Pankreaskallikrein, Carboxypeptidase A und kleinen Trypsinmengen Met-Lys-Bradykinin entstand. Die „direkte“ Aktivität der Fraktionen am Meerschweinchenileum lag bei maximal 1–2% der „indirekten“. 3. Aus der chromatographisch langsameren Hauptfraktion (L) wurde hoch-spannungselektrophoretisch ein einheitliches Minimalsubstrat für Kininogenasen isoliert. In seiner Aminosäurenanalyse entsprach es dem aus gereinigtem Rinderserum-Kininogen isolierten Hauptpeptid PKFL; auch beim Edman-Abbau ergaben sich keine Unterschiede. 4. Die früher für gereinigtes Kininogen beschriebenen Sequenzen sind also auch für Gesamtserum repräsentativ. Hinweise auf andersartige Peptide, insbesondere auf solche mit der Kininsequenz in C-terminaler Position, ergaben sich nicht.
    Notes: Summary 1. Peptic treatment of bovine serum produced kinin yielding substances of low molecular weight. The hydrolyzate was purified by precipitation, partition, gel filtration and ion exchange chromatography. Subsequent paper chromatography revealed two fractions with a 5∶1 distribution of the kinin-yielding property. 2. Both kinin-yielding fractions were resistant to carboxypeptidase B, a finding which argues against a C-terminal position of the kinin sequence. They could be activated by trypsin, pancreatic kallikrein, and carboxypeptidase A. Higher concentrations of trypsin released bradykinin from the main fraction (L), whereas pancreatic kallikrein, carboxypeptidase A and low amounts of trypsin produced met-lysbradykinin. The “direct” activity of the fractions as measured on the guinea pig ileum was no more than 1–2% of the “indirect” activity. 3. A homogeneous minimal substrate was isolated from the chromatographically slower fraction L by high voltage electrophoresis. With respect to amino acid analysis and Edman degradation, it could not be distinguished from the peptide PKFL isolated from purified bovine kininogen. 4. Therefore, the sequences described previously in purified kininogen are also representative for whole serum. Evidence for different peptides, especially with the kinin sequence in C-terminal position, was not found.
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  • 2
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    Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology 303 (1978), S. 133-138 
    ISSN: 1432-1912
    Keywords: Tetanus ; Botulism ; Acetylcholine ; Nerve tissue ; Cell cultures
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary Primary nerve cell cultures derived from embryonic rat central nervous system form [3H]ACh from exogenous [3H]Ch, and release it upon potassium depolarization. Pretreatment of the cultures with botulinum-A toxin or tetanus toxin diminishes the cellular accumulation of [3H]ACh. Poisoning the cultures during the period of [3H]Ch uptake fails to lower [3H]ACh formation. Dependent on dosage, both toxins suppress the release of [3H]ACh upon potassium depolarization. Heat-denaturated toxins as well as tetanus toxin preincubated with tetanus antitoxin were without effect.
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    Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology 312 (1980), S. 255-263 
    ISSN: 1432-1912
    Keywords: Acetylcholine ; Tetanus toxin ; Botulinum toxin ; Myenteric plexus ; Transmitter release
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary The effects of tetanus and botulinum A toxin were studied on the electrically stimulated myenteric plexus-ileum strip of the guinea pig. The concentrations used were in the range of 104–106 mouse LD50/ml. 1. Tetanus and botulinu, A toxin slowly decrease the amplitude of the contractile response to field stimulation in a dose-dependent manner without influencing the sensitivity to acetylcholine of the smooth muscle. 2. Development of paralysis is preceded by a latent period. Washing and antitoxin slow the paralytic process only when applied during the latent period. 3. The time course of development of paralysis depends on the activity of the strip. It can be slowed by rest, high [Mg2+], or low [Ca2+], and accelerated by raising the stimulation frequency. 4. Substances like 4-aminopyridine, sea anemone toxin II and scorpion toxin which prolong the membrane depolarization restore temporarily the contraction of partially paralysed muscle strips. 5. Poisoned preparations do not differ from controls in their total acetylcholine contents, whereas formation as well as release of [3H]-acetylcholine are decreased by either toxin. It is concluded that a) tetanus toxin and botulinum A toxin are qualitatively indistinguishable with respect to their actions on the postganglionic cholinergic neurons in the ileum, botulinum A toxin being 5 times more potent than tetanus toxin, b) the effects of the toxins at postganglionic cholinergic neurons in the ileum and at motor nerve endings are qualitatively similar, botulinum A toxin being about 500 times more potent than tetanus toxin at the latter preparation (see Habermann et al., 1980b, c) both toxins influence the turnover of acetylcholine but not its tissue concentration.
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    Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology 261 (1968), S. 252-270 
    ISSN: 1432-1912
    Keywords: Peptides ; Bee Venom ; Mast Cells ; Histamine ; Vascular Permeability ; Peptide ; Bienengift ; Mastzellen ; Histamin ; Gefäßpermeabilität
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Bienengift enthält neben dem universell zellschädigenden Melittin und der über Lysolecithinbildung wirksamen Phospholipase A ein drittes mastzelldegranulierendes (MCD-)Peptid. Seine Isolierung gelingt durch Kombination von Gelfiltration an Sephadex G 50 mit Ionenaustauschchromatographie an Carboxymethylcellulose und an Amberlite IRC-50. MCD-Peptid ist stark basisch (Isoelektrischer Punkt um pH 12). Sein minimales Molekulargewicht errechnet sich aus der Aminosäurenanalyse zu 2593. Das Peptid besteht aus 22 Aminosäuren, darunter 4 Halbcystinen. Es liegt in zwei verschiedenen Ladungszuständen vor, die sich bei Papierchromatographie, Papierelektrophorese und Aminosäurenanalyse einheitlich verhalten. MCD-Peptid ist an isolierten Rattenmastzellen (Histaminfreisetzung) und am Mesenterialhäutchen der Ratte (Mastzelldegranulation) etwa wirkungsgleich mit dem synthetischen Histaminliberator Compound 48/80. Melittin wirkt ca. 100- bzw. 10 mal schwächer und zeichnet sich überdies durch eine sehr flache Dosis-Wirkungsbeziehung bei der Histaminfreisetzung aus. Der Rattenblutdruck wird durch MCD-Peptid und Compound 48/80 in quantitativ und qualitativ vergleichbarer Weise gesenkt. Zwischen beiden Substanzen besteht kreuzweise Tachyphylaxie. Die Permeabilität der Hautgefäße der Ratte für zirkulierendes Evans-Blau steigt bei intracutaner Applikation von MCD-Peptid und Compound 48/80. Beide Substanzen sind hier stärker wirksam als Melittin. Die Hautgefäße des Kaninchens sprechen jedoch auf MCD-Peptid schwächer an als auf Melittin und Compound 48/80. Die Ratte reagiert auf i.v. Injektion von 0,5–10 mg/kg MCD-Peptid mit massiver Hyperämie der Acren. Eine kurzdauernde Spastik der Extremitäten weist auf einen zusätzlichen Angriff am motorischen System hin.
    Notes: Summary Bee venom contains three agents which can produce mast cell degranulation. Melittin is a universally acting surfactant; phospholipase A releases the mastocytolytic lysolecithin. A third mast cell degranulating (MCD) peptide has been isolated by gel filtration on Sephadex G 50, followed by chromatography on carboxymethylcellulose, and, finally, on Amberlite IRC-50. MCD-peptide is strongly basic (isoelectric point near pH 12). From the amino acid analysis, a minimum molecular weight of 2593 has been calculated. MCD-peptide consists of 22 amino acids, among them 4 halfcystine residues. It can be obtained in two fractions differing by charge, which appear homogeneous, however, on paper chromatography, paper electrophoresis, and amino acid analysis. When tested on isolated mast cells or on mesentery tissue of rats, MCD-peptide is equiactive with compound 48/80. On the other hand, melittin is 100 times less potent than compound 48/80 on the former tissue and 10 times less potent on the latter; moreover, the dose-response-relation of histamine release is flatter with melittin. MCD-peptide and compound 48/80 depress the blood pressure of rats in a quantitatively and qualitatively similar manner. Crossed tachyphylaxis has been demonstrated. Both substances increase the capillary permeability of rat skin upon intracutaneous injection. Melittin is less active on rat skin vessels. The skin capillaries of rabbits are, however, more sensitive to melittin and compound 48/80 than to MCD-peptide. MCD-peptide (0.5–10 mg/kg i.v.) produces in rats an extreme cyanosis of the acra. A short lasting spasm of the extremities points to an additional effect on the motor system of rats.
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  • 5
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    Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology 270 (1971), S. 1-9 
    ISSN: 1432-1912
    Keywords: Melittin ; Peptides ; Venoms ; Hemolysis
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary The hexacosapeptide melittin I, which is the main toxin of bee venom, has been synthesized by Lübke and Schröder. In addition, the following derivatives have been prepared which are probably also present in bee venom: melittin II (which differs by one serine), and N1-formylated melittin I and II. In pharmacological tests, the four synthetic peptides were qualitatively indistinguishable from natural melittin as prepared from bee venom. Theyhemolyzed rabbit erythrocytes with a flat dose-response curve. Melittin I exerted 92% of the activity of the natural substance, the three other peptides 90, 61 and 52% respectively.-Theirsurface activity was between 86 and 96% of that of the natural material.-In contrast to our previous reports, no differences were found in onset, degree and duration of the shortlastinghypotensive action in rabbits.-Toxicity (LD 50, mice) was about 4 mg/kg for natural melittin and for the synthetic melittins I and II. The toxicity of formylated melittins was not very different.-The five compounds caused a slow and prolongedcontraction of the guinea-pig ileum which led to tachyphylaxis. Peptide mapping confirmed the identity between the main compound of natural melittin and synthetic melittin I. The peptide pattern of synthetic melittin II is different and is further modified by the presence of the N-formyl group. Our findings leave no doubt as to the identity between the bulk of natural melittin and melittin I. They corroborate the presence in natural melittin of small amounts of N1-formylated melittin I. The pharmacological similarities to synthetic melittin II and N1-formylated melittin II (which have not yet been identified in the venom) argue for a broader structural basis of the melittins as a group.
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    Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology 301 (1977), S. 135-138 
    ISSN: 1432-1912
    Keywords: Tetanus ; Toxin ; Axonal transport ; Autoradiography
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary Rats were injected i.v. with 125I-tetanus toxin. In autoradiographs of the spinal cord radioactivity was found over the pericarya and in the surroundings of the motoneurones whereas grain density was less over their nuclear region. In addition, pericarya in the lateral horn of the thoracic region and also the bipolar cells of the spinal ganglia contained radioactivity. The central part and the dorsal horns of spinal cord, and the white substance did not show any appreciable radioactivity. Within the medulla oblongata, clusters of large cells representing motor nuclei, as well as some fibre tracts close to them, contained 125I. Forebrain and cerebellum remained free. According to its histoautoradiographic appearance, generalized tetanus can be described best as a combination of multiple local tetani.
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    Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology 276 (1973), S. 321-326 
    ISSN: 1432-1912
    Keywords: Tetanus ; Antibodies ; Radioimmunological Measurement
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary A radioimmunological assay procedure allows the measurement of small amounts of tetanus antibodies; it should also be applicable to antibodies against other soluble antigens. It is based on the competition between dissolved and solid phase antibodies for labelled antigen. In the range of experimental error, the same antibody titers are found with the radioimmunological and with the mouse protection test. The detection limit is in the range of 0.001 IU/ml. The reaction conditions allow the determination of antibodies in multiple samples.
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    Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology 281 (1974), S. 47-56 
    ISSN: 1432-1912
    Keywords: Botulinum A ; Tetanus ; Neurotoxin ; Hemagglutinin ; Iodine Labeling
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary 1. Labeling of crystalline botulinum A toxin has been done with 125I by aid of the chloramine T method. The neurotoxic component is well preserved, whereas the hemagglutinin undergoes physicochemical alterations. Neither with labeled nor with unlabeled toxin, hemagglutinating power parallels the main protein peak. 2. Neurotoxin, homogeneous in gel filtration, is bound to synaptosomes from rat brain. Cold toxin competes with labeled toxin, and antitoxin or neuraminidase partially remove the bound neurotoxin. 3. Upon intramuscular injection, some radioactivity is recovered in the respective parts of the spinal cord. Antitoxin prevents the ascent. The similarities between tetanus and botulinum A neurotoxins are stressed.
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    Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology 293 (1976), S. 1-9 
    ISSN: 1432-1912
    Keywords: Tetanus ; Botulism ; Tetanus toxoid ; Affinity chromatography ; Synaptosomes
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary 125I-labelled tetanus toxin and 125I-labelled botulinum A neurotoxin are known to be specifically bound to brain synaptosomes. In order to discriminate between active toxin and inactive admixtures present in the starting material or arising during isodination, synaptosome columns were prepared using bromacetylcellulose and/or kieselgur (Celite®) as carriers. Both types of columns adsorb the toxins from low ionic strength medium and release them if the pH and ionic strength are raised. Botulinum toxin was eluted with lower ionic strength than tetanus toxin, and could be freed from nontoxic admixtures. Analysis by affinity chromatography disclosed partially toxoided tetanus toxin in both labelled and unlabelled toxin samples. High concentrations of formaldehyde (0.5%) destroyed both toxicity and affinity to the synaptosomes of tetanus toxin. Low concentrations of formaldehyde (0.05%) yielded a derivative of low toxicity which was still, however less firmly, bound to synaptosomes. Tetanus and botulinum toxin differ by their acceptors. Whereas unlabelled botulinum toxin is unable to compete with labelled tetanus toxin, unlabelled tetanus toxin slightly competes with botulinum toxin. Both labelled toxins display anomalous binding behaviour in that they cannot be displaced completely even with a large excess of unlabelled toxin.
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    Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology 299 (1977), S. 187-196 
    ISSN: 1432-1912
    Keywords: Tetanus ; Iodine labeling ; Spinal cord ; Metabolism ; Pharmacokinetics
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary Local tetanus was elicited in rats and cats by intramuscular injection of 125I-tetanus toxin. After different times spinal radioactivity was extracted with either non-ionic (Lubrol PX) or ionic (sodium dodecyl sulfate, SDS) detergents and compared with native or 125I-toxin by gel filtration, SDS-gel electrophoresis, immunological procedures, and toxicity tests. In double-isotope experiments, 131I-toxin was added to the extracts as standard. In rats, the bulk of extracted material was indistinguishable from native toxin. However, there was a slight shift of the extracted material towards smaller molecular weights in gel filtration with Lubrol. In gel filtration with SDS, the toxin peak was followed by some tailing of 125I radioactivity. Accordingly a small part of extracted radioactivity moves faster than the standard in SDS disc gel electrophoresis. These findings taken together indicate some degradation in vivo. Adsorption to solid-phase antibodies indicated that more than 80% of the radioactivity extracted from rats was still immunoreactive. It yielded a zone confluent with extrinsic toxin in immunodiffusion. The spinal cord Lubrol extract from rats was still toxic in the expected range. Due to the very small amounts of toxin present, no precise toxicity data could be given. In cats, there was also some evidence for radioactive split products in both SDS gel filtration and disc gel electrophoresis. The patterns closely resembled those obtained with extracts from rat spinal cord. SDS extracts from rat and cat spinal cords, poisoned with 125I tetanus toxin in vivo, were also subjected to SDS disc gel electrophoresis followign reduction with dithioerythritol (DTE). They yielded large and small chains of the same size as did native toxin. In vitro, extensive degradation with brain homogenate from rats took place at pH 3.65, but not at pH 7.5. This indicates that lysosomal degradation is not a major metabolic pathway of tetanus toxin in vivo, although it is possible in principle. It is concluded that a) unlike other toxins, tetanus toxin is not necessarily degraded during its cellular uptake, b) the bulk of radioactive material is indistinguishable, following its neuronal ascent, from native or labeled toxin, c) a part of the radioactivity is recovered as split products.
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