Expression of the immunoglobulin superfamily cell adhesion molecule F3 by oligodendrocyte-lineage cells

We have analysed the expression of glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored proteins by oligodendrocyte-lineage cells. Biosynthetic labeling of mouse oligodendroglial primary cultures and an oligodendroglial precursor cell line demonstrated that these cells synthesise a variety of different GPI-anchored proteins. GPI-anchored proteins were isolated as a bulk preparation from the precursor cell line, and the individual proteins separated by 2D gel electrophoresis and analysed by microsequencing after tryptic digestion of the separated components. One of the most prominent GPI-anchored proteins synthesised by the cell line was identified as the cell adhesion molecule F3, previously thought to be exclusively expressed by neurons. Western blotting and immunoprecipitation with several polyclonal sera confirmed the expression of F3 by oligodendrocyte-lineage cells and demonstrated the presence of F3 in myelin. Double staining with a panel of oligodendrocyte-specific antibodies and anti-F3 antibodies of cerebellar cultures, as well as oligodendrocytes isolated by panning, showed a colocalization of F3 with oligodendrocyte markers. Oligodendrocyte F3 is shown to be susceptible to phosphatidylinositol-phospholipase C (PI-PLC) cleavage, similar to neuronal F3. Northern blots demonstrated that the oligodendroglial F3 mRNA is the same size as the neuronal message; however, no F3 mRNA could be detected in cortical astrocytes and an astrocytic cell line. Thus, in addition to the expression by neurons, the cell-type specificity of F3 expression must be extended to oligodendroglial cells, underscoring the importance of this Ig superfamily member in the nervous system.

Oligodendrocytes direct glycosyl phosphatidylinositol-anchored proteins to the myelin sheath in glycosphingolipid-rich complexes

The myelin sheath synthesized by oligodendrocytes insulates central nervous system axons and is a specialized subdomain of the plasma membrane, containing a restricted pattern of proteins and lipids. Myelin is enriched in glycosphingolipids and cholesterol, a lipid environment favored by glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored proteins, which associate with these lipids in detergent-insoluble complexes in many cell types. Since proteins regulating oligodendroglia-neuron interaction are largely unknown and GPI-anchored proteins are often involved in cell-cell interactions, we examined oligodendrocytes and myelin for their expression of these proteins. Oligodendrocyte precursors and maturing oligodendrocytes express a similar pattern of GPI-anchored proteins, which unlike the majority of oligodendrocyte plasma membrane proteins, accumulate in myelin. To elucidate mechanisms underlying the expression of GPI-anchored proteins in myelin, we analyzed detergent-insoluble complexes from cells and myelin using TX-100 extraction and sucrose density gradients. In precursor cells, the GPI-anchored proteins are not incorporated in detergent-insoluble complexes. In contrast, GPI-anchored proteins from maturing oligodendrocytes and from myelin were isolated as complexes associated with glycosphingolipids and cholesterol. These results show a specific association of GPI-anchored proteins with glycosphingolipids and cholesterol during oligodendrocyte maturation and suggest sorting of these macromolecular complexes to myelin.

Structures and Photochemistry of Inclusion Compounds of 9,10-Dihydro-9,10-ethenoanthracene-11,12-bis(diphenylphosphine Oxide)

Inclusion complexes of 9,10-dihydro-9,10-etheno-anthracene-11,12-bis(diphenylphosphine oxide) (1) as host are synthesized using a variety of guest solvent molecules and the photochemistry of the host molecule is studied in solution and in the crystalline complexes. The crystal structures of four complexes are determined and correlated with their photochemical reactivity. In each case only one dibenzosemibullvalene photoproduct is obtained in the photolysis. Since three of the complexes studied crystallize in the chiral space group P212121, irradiation of single crystals produces a chiral photoproduct in >90% enantiomeric excess. Determination of the absolute configurations of reactants and products allows elucidation of the key structural features that control the enantiospecific solid-state photorearrangements.

Structures and Photochemistry of Inclusion Compounds of 9,10-Dihydro-9,10-ethenoanthracene-11,12-bis(diphenylmethanol)

Crystal structures have been determined for inclusion complexes of the host molecule 9,10-dihydro-9,10-ethenoanthracene-11,12-bis(diphenylmethanol), with acetone, ethanol and toluene as guest solvent molecules. The host molecule exhibits an intramolecular O--H...O hydrogen bond in each of the complexes, with intermolecular hydrogen bonds to the acetone and ethanol guests. Different photoproducts are obtained from solution and solid-state photolyses; the solid-state reaction involves a relatively small amount of molecular rearrangement, for which a mechanism is proposed.

Expression of the immunoglobulin superfamily cell adhesion molecule F3 by oligodendrocyte-lineage cells

We have analysed the expression of glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored proteins by oligodendrocyte-lineage cells. Biosynthetic labeling of mouse oligodendroglial primary cultures and an oligodendroglial precursor cell line demonstrated that these cells synthesise a variety of different GPI-anchored proteins. GPI-anchored proteins were isolated as a bulk preparation from the precursor cell line, and the individual proteins separated by 2D gel electrophoresis and analysed by microsequencing after tryptic digestion of the separated components. One of the most prominent GPI-anchored proteins synthesised by the cell line was identified as the cell adhesion molecule F3, previously thought to be exclusively expressed by neurons. Western blotting and immunoprecipitation with several polyclonal sera confirmed the expression of F3 by oligodendrocyte-lineage cells and demonstrated the presence of F3 in myelin. Double staining with a panel of oligodendrocyte-specific antibodies and anti-F3 antibodies of cerebellar cultures, as well as oligodendrocytes isolated by panning, showed a colocalization of F3 with oligodendrocyte markers. Oligodendrocyte F3 is shown to be susceptible to phosphatidylinositol-phospholipase C (PI-PLC) cleavage, similar to neuronal F3. Northern blots demonstrated that the oligodendroglial F3 mRNA is the same size as the neuronal message; however, no F3 mRNA could be detected in cortical astrocytes and an astrocytic cell line. Thus, in addition to the expression by neurons, the cell-type specificity of F3 expression must be extended to oligodendroglial cells, underscoring the importance of this Ig superfamily member in the nervous system.

Structures and photochemistry of dibenzobarrelene monoamides

The photochemistry of 9,10-ethenoanthracene-11-monoamides has been studied and correlated with the crystal structures determined for two derivatives; photoproduct structures have been established from a crystal structure analysis of one of the products and from NMR correlations. Crystal data are: (1)-Et, N, N-diethyl-9,10-dihydro-9,10-ethenoanthracene-11-carboxamide, C21H21NO, Pbca; (1)-Pr, 9,10-dihydro-N,N-di(isopropyl)-9,10-ethenoanthracene-11-carboxamide, C23H25NO, P21/c; (2 L)-Bz, 9,10-dihydro-9,10-ethenoanthracene-11-spiro-3′-(1-benzyl-4-phenylazetidine)-2′-one, C31H25NO (+ solvent), P21/a (Z = 8). The two dibenzobarrelene molecules have geometries and dimensions similar to those of related materials; the amide group in each molecule is only partially conjugated with the C 11=C 12 double bond. Mechanisms are derived for the formation of three types of photoproduct: (i) the well known di-π-methane reaction [(2M)-type photoproduct]; (ii) a hydrogen abstraction process (2H); (iii) β-lactam formation (2 L).

Heat shock proteins and experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE): I. Immunization with a peptide of the myelin protein 2',3' cyclic nucleotide 3' phosphodiesterase that is cross-reactive with a heat shock protein alters the course of EAE

We describe sequence similarity and immunologic cross-reactivity between a peptide of the mycobacterial hsp, HSP65, and the myelin protein 2',3' cyclic nucleotide 3' phosphodiesterase (CNP). We demonstrate that immunization with the homologous cross-reactive CNP peptide (hsp-CNP peptide) has significant biological consequences. Rats immunized with hsp-CNP peptide in either complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA) or incomplete Freund's adjuvant (IFA) produce large amounts of peptide-specific antibody. Isotypes of antibodies in animals immunized with peptide in CFA are IgG1 and IgG2a. Isotypes of antibodies in rats immunized with peptide in IFA are predominantly IgG1, with low titers of IgG2a. T cell proliferative responses to HSP65 are present in rats immunized with peptide in CFA. T cell responses to HSP65 initially are absent in rats immunized with peptide in IFA but develop over time. T cell proliferative responses to hsp-CNP peptide were not detected. None of the groups of rats developed clinical or histologic evidence of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). To induce EAE, rats preimmunized with hsp-CNP peptide were challenged with guinea pig spinal cord (GPSC) emulsified in CFA. Rats preimmunized with peptide in CFA developed severe EAE. Rats preimmunized with hsp-CNP peptide in IFA were protected from EAE, with both a lower incidence and severity of disease. Injecting the murine monoclonal antibody recognizing the shared HSP65 and CNP epitope did not protect against EAE. Our data suggest that a Th2 pattern of immune response to a CNP peptide that itself is non-encephalitogenic protects against EAE. Immune responses to either hsp or myelin proteins cross-reactive with hsp may play an important role in the development of EAE.

Structures and photochemistry of 1,5-disubstituted dibenzobarrelenes

The effect of 1,5-disubstitution on the photochemistry of 9,10-ethenoanthracene-11,12-diesters has been studied and correlated with the crystal structures determined for several derivatives; photoproduct structures have been established from a crystal structure analysis of one of the products and from NMR correlations. The crystals studied are: (1)-Cl, dimethyl 1,5-dichloro-9,10-dihydro-9,10-ethenoanthracene-11,12-dicarboxylate, C20H14Cl2O4, P21/n; (1)-CN, 1,5-dicyano derivative, C22H14N2O4, P21/n; (1)-CN.0.5p-xylene, C22H14N2O4.0.5C8H10, P21/c; (1)-CN.xxylene, C22H14N2O4.xC8H10, P21/n; (1)-OMe, 1,5-dimethoxy derivative, C22H20O6, P{\bar 1}; (2b)-Cl, C20H14C12O4, dimethyl 1,5-dichloro-4b,8b,8c,8d-tetrahydrodibenzo[a, f]cyclopropa[c,d]pentalene-8c,8d-dicarboxylate, Pna21. The dibenzobarrelene molecules all have geometries and dimensions similar to those of related materials. In particular, the orientations of the two ester groups in each molecule differ, one being in general almost fully conjugated with the C(11)=C(12) double bond and the other almost non-conjugated. Relationships are sought between the ratios of the two regioisomeric photoproducts and molecular and crystal structures; both electronic and steric effects are considered, but no one effect seems to dominate.

Morphology and biomechanics of the microfibrillar network of sea cucumber dermis

The principal component of the body wall of the sea cucumber Cucumaria frondosa is a dermis consisting of collagen fibrils, microfibrils, proteoglycans and other soluble and insoluble components. A major structural constituent of the dermis is a network of 10­14 nm diameter microfibrils, which surrounds and penetrates bundles of collagen fibrils. This network has been extracted and purified using guanidine and bacterial collagenase. Tensile testing of the microfibrillar network in artificial sea water demonstrates that it is reversibly extensible up to approximately 300 % of its initial length. It behaves like a viscoelastic solid, having a long-range elastic component as well as a time-dependent viscous component. Reduction and alkylation of the cysteine residues in the network do not change its breaking strain or strength, but greatly increase the compliance of the network until, near the breaking strain, the tensile resistance rapidly increases. These data suggest that the strength of the network is due to non-reducible crosslinks, while its elasticity is dependent upon disulfide bonds. In deionized water, the network becomes swollen and, although it remains elastic, is much more compliant than when tested in artificial sea water. Examination of whole tissues and purified networks with the electron microscope reveals structures similar to vertebrate fibrillin-containing microfibrils. Considering that the dermis of C. frondosa is a mechanically mutable tissue in which elongation is accompanied by the sliding of collagen fibrils past one another, the microfibrillar network may act to maintain the orientation of fibrillar components during movement and may also provide a long-range restoring force.