ISSN:
1075-2617
Keywords:
lung surfactant
;
human-identical SP-C protein
;
solid phase synthesis
;
palmitoylation
;
structural characterization
;
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
An efficient synthesis for human-identical lung surfactant protein SP-C is described with a semi-automated solid phase synthesizer using Fmoc chemistry. Double coupling and acetic anhydride capping procedures were employed for synthetic cycles within the highly hydrophobic C-terminal domain of SP-C. Isolation of the protein was performed by mild cleavage and deprotection conditions and subsequent HPLC purification yielding a highly homogeneous protein as established by sequence determination, electrospray, plasma desorption and MALDI mass spectrometry. A general method has been employed for the preparation of Cys-palmitoylated protein by using temporary Cys(tButhio) protection, in situ deprotection with β-mercaptoethanol and selective palmitoylation of resin-bound SP-C. The mild synthesis and isolation conditions provide SP-C with a high α-helical content, comparable to that of the natural SP-C, as assessed by CD spectra. Furthermore, first biophysical data indicate a surfactant activity comparable to that of the natural protein. © 1998 European Peptide Society and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Additional Material:
5 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
