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Role of neurokinin-1 receptor in the initiation and maintenance of skin chronic inflammatory diseases. Immunol Res 2011; 50:195-201. [DOI: 10.1007/s12026-011-8219-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Sekiguchi T, Suzuki N, Fujiwara N, Aoyama M, Kawada T, Sugase K, Murata Y, Sasayama Y, Ogasawara M, Satake H. Calcitonin in a protochordate, Ciona intestinalis--the prototype of the vertebrate calcitonin/calcitonin gene-related peptide superfamily. FEBS J 2009; 276:4437-47. [PMID: 19691140 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-4658.2009.07151.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The calcitonin (CT)/CT gene-related peptides (CGRPs) constitute a large peptide family in vertebrates. However, no CT/CGRP superfamily members have so far been identified in invertebrates, and the evolutionary process leading to the diverse vertebrate CT/CGRP superfamily members remains unclear. In this study, we have identified an authentic invertebrate CT, Ci-CT, in the ascidian Ciona intestinalis, which is the phylogenetically closest invertebrate chordate to vertebrates. The amino acid sequence of Ci-CT was shown to display high similarity to those of vertebrate CTs and to share CT consensus motifs, including the N-terminal circular region and C-terminal amidated proline. Furthermore, the Ci-CT gene was found to be the only Ciona CT/CGRP superfamily gene. Ci-CT also exhibited less potent, but significant, activation of the human CT receptor, as compared with salmon CT. Physiological analysis revealed that Ci-CT reduced the osteoclastic activity that is specific to vertebrate CTs. CD analysis demonstrated that Ci-CT weakly forms an alpha-helix structure. These results provide evidence that the CT/CGRP superfamily is essentially conserved in ascidians as well as in vertebrates, and indicate that Ci-CT is a prototype of vertebrate CT/CGRP superfamily members. Moreover, expression analysis demonstrated that Ci-CT is expressed in more organs than vertebrate CTs in the cognate organs, suggesting that an original CT/CGRP superfamily member gene was also expressed in multiple organs, and each CT/CGRP superfamily member acquired its current specific tissue distribution and physiological role concomitantly with diversification of the CT/CGRP superfamily during the evolution of chordates. This is the first report on a CT/CGRP superfamily member in invertebrates.
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Kawada T, Sekiguchi T, Itoh Y, Ogasawara M, Satake H. Characterization of a novel vasopressin/oxytocin superfamily peptide and its receptor from an ascidian, Ciona intestinalis. Peptides 2008; 29:1672-8. [PMID: 18586058 DOI: 10.1016/j.peptides.2008.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2008] [Revised: 05/16/2008] [Accepted: 05/19/2008] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The vasopressin (VP)/oxytocin (OT) superfamily peptides are one of the most widely distributed neuropeptides and/or neurohypophysial hormones, but have ever not been characterized from any deuterostome invertebrates including protochordates, ascidians. In the present study, we show the identification of a novel VP/OT superfamily peptide and its receptor in the ascidian, Ciona intestinalis. Intriguingly, the Ciona VP/OT-related peptide (Ci-VP), unlike other 9-amino acid and C-terminally amidated VP/OT superfamily peptides, consists of 13 amino acids and lacks a C-terminal amidation. Mass spectrometry confirmed the presence of the 13-residue Ci-VP in the neural complex. Furthermore, 10 of 14 cysteines are conserved in the neurophysin domain, compared with other VP/OT counterparts. These results revealed that the VP/OT superfamily is conserved in ascidians, but the Ci-VP gene encodes an unprecedented VP/OT-related peptide and neurophysin protein. Ci-VP was also shown to activate its endogenous receptor, Ci-VP-R, at physiological concentrations, confirming the functionality of Ci-VP as an endogenous ligand. The Ci-VP gene was expressed exclusively in neurons of the brain, whereas the Ci-TK-R mRNA was distributed in various tissues including the neural complex, alimentary tract, gonad, and heart. These expression profiles suggest that Ci-VP, like other VP/OT superfamily peptides, serves as a multifunctional neuropeptides. Altogether, our data revealed both evolutionary conservation and specific divergence of the VP/OT superfamily in protochordates. This is the first molecular characterization of a VP/OT superfamily peptide and its cognate receptor from not only ascidians but also deuterostome invertebrates.
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- Tsuyoshi Kawada
- Suntory Institute for Bioorganic Research, Wakayamadai 1-1-1, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-8503, Japan
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Seiler M, Mehrle A, Poustka A, Wiemann S. The 3of5 web application for complex and comprehensive pattern matching in protein sequences. BMC Bioinformatics 2006; 7:144. [PMID: 16542452 PMCID: PMC1523217 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2105-7-144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2005] [Accepted: 03/16/2006] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background The identification of patterns in biological sequences is a key challenge in genome analysis and in proteomics. Frequently such patterns are complex and highly variable, especially in protein sequences. They are frequently described using terms of regular expressions (RegEx) because of the user-friendly terminology. Limitations arise for queries with the increasing complexity of patterns and are accompanied by requirements for enhanced capabilities. This is especially true for patterns containing ambiguous characters and positions and/or length ambiguities. Results We have implemented the 3of5 web application in order to enable complex pattern matching in protein sequences. 3of5 is named after a special use of its main feature, the novel n-of-m pattern type. This feature allows for an extensive specification of variable patterns where the individual elements may vary in their position, order, and content within a defined stretch of sequence. The number of distinct elements can be constrained by operators, and individual characters may be excluded. The n-of-m pattern type can be combined with common regular expression terms and thus also allows for a comprehensive description of complex patterns. 3of5 increases the fidelity of pattern matching and finds ALL possible solutions in protein sequences in cases of length-ambiguous patterns instead of simply reporting the longest or shortest hits. Grouping and combined search for patterns provides a hierarchical arrangement of larger patterns sets. The algorithm is implemented as internet application and freely accessible. The application is available at . Conclusion The 3of5 application offers an extended vocabulary for the definition of search patterns and thus allows the user to comprehensively specify and identify peptide patterns with variable elements. The n-of-m pattern type offers an improved accuracy for pattern matching in combination with the ability to find all solutions, without compromising the user friendliness of regular expression terms.
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- Markus Seiler
- Division of Molecular Genome Analysis, German Cancer Research Center, Im Neuenheimer Feld 580, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Molecular Genome Analysis, German Cancer Research Center, Im Neuenheimer Feld 580, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Molecular Genome Analysis, German Cancer Research Center, Im Neuenheimer Feld 580, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Molecular Genome Analysis, German Cancer Research Center, Im Neuenheimer Feld 580, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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Nelson DA, Bost KL. Quantification of hemokinin-1 peptide production and secretion from mouse B cells. Cell Immunol 2005; 237:115-22. [PMID: 16360135 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellimm.2005.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2005] [Revised: 10/25/2005] [Accepted: 11/03/2005] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hemokinin-1 is a recent addition to the family of mammalian tachykinins and is thought to play an important role in B cell and T cell lymphopoiesis. The mRNA coding for this peptide was expressed in some B lymphocyte cell lines including 70Z/3.12, ABE-8.1/2, and RAW8.1 cells, suggesting the possibility that hemokinin-1 may function in an autocrine or paracrine manner in these cells. Therefore, we quantified secretion of this peptide from the 70Z/3.12 cell line expressing hemokinin-1 mRNA. Despite a sensitive radioimmunoassay, we were surprised to find that hemokinin-1 secretion from confluent cells was below the level of detection of this assay. Furthermore, cell lysates routinely demonstrated a low or undetectable immunoreactive peptide. Collectively these studies show a limited production of hemokinin-1 peptide by transformed B cells.
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- Daniel A Nelson
- Department of Biology, 9201 University City Boulevard, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA.
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There is an expanding repertoire of mammalian tachykinins produced by a variety of tachykinin genes, gene splicing events and peptide processing. Novel tachykinin-binding molecules/receptors are proposed, but only, three tachykinin receptors are identified with certainty. The question remains - do more tachykinin receptors exist or is there just the need to reappraise our understanding of the known receptors? The tachykinin NK1 receptor, the preferred receptor for both substance P and the peripheral SP-like endokinins, exists in several tissue-specific conformations and isoforms and may provide some clues. This review addresses recent advances in this exciting field and raises challenging new concepts.
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- Nigel M Page
- School of Animal and Microbial Sciences, The University of Reading, Reading, RG6 6AJ, UK.
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Nelson DA, Marriott I, Bost KL. Expression of hemokinin 1 mRNA by murine dendritic cells. J Neuroimmunol 2004; 155:94-102. [PMID: 15342200 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2004.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2004] [Revised: 05/27/2004] [Accepted: 06/11/2004] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hemokinin 1 is encoded by preprotachykinin C (PPT-C) mRNA, and has been proposed as a regulator of B and T cell lymphopoiesis. Here we demonstrate the expression of mouse PPT-C mRNA by CD11b+ macrophages, CD11c+ dendritic cells and in the microglial cell line EOC 13.31. Expression was detected in freshly isolated CD11b+CD11c+ bone marrow cells, as well as in M-CSF expanded bone marrow-derived macrophages and GM-CSF expanded bone marrow-derived dendritic cells. There was preferential expression of PPT-C mRNA in dendritic cell subpopulations that were CD11b+, but not B220+ or GR-1+. These studies are the first to demonstrate PPT-C mRNA expression by cells of the myeloid lineage.
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- Daniel A Nelson
- Department of Biology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA
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Patacchini R, Lecci A, Holzer P, Maggi CA. Newly discovered tachykinins raise new questions about their peripheral roles and the tachykinin nomenclature. Trends Pharmacol Sci 2004; 25:1-3. [PMID: 14723970 DOI: 10.1016/j.tips.2003.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The tachykinin family has recently been extended by the discovery of a third tachykinin gene encoding previously unknown mammalian tachykinins (hemokinin 1, endokinin A and endokinin B) that have a widespread peripheral distribution and a tachykinin NK(1) receptor selectivity. This and the identification of other tachykinin-like peptides such as C14TKL-1 and virokinin raise many questions about the roles played by tachykinins in peripheral tissues and render terms such as 'neurokinins' and 'SP receptor' inappropriate.
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- Riccardo Patacchini
- Pharmacology Department, Menarini Ricerche, Via Rismondo 12/A, 50131, Florence, Italy.
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Pennefather JN, Lecci A, Candenas ML, Patak E, Pinto FM, Maggi CA. Tachykinins and tachykinin receptors: a growing family. Life Sci 2004; 74:1445-63. [PMID: 14729395 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2003.09.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 337] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The peptides of the tachykinin family are widely distributed within the mammalian peripheral and central nervous systems and play a well-recognized role as excitatory neurotransmitters. Currently, the concept that tachykinins act exclusively as neuropeptides is being challenged, since the best known members of the family, substance P, neurokinin A and neurokinin B, are also present in non-neuronal cells and in non-innervated tissues. Moreover, the recently cloned mammalian tachykinins hemokinin-1 and endokinins are primarily expressed in non-neuronal cells, suggesting a widespread distribution and important role for these peptides as intercellular signaling molecules. The biological actions of tachykinins are mediated through three types of receptors denoted NK(1), NK(2) and NK(3) that belong to the family of G protein-coupled receptors. The identification of additional tachykinins has reopened the debate of whether more tachykinin receptors exist. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge of tachykinins and their receptors.
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- Jocelyn N Pennefather
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology and Pharmacology, Victorian College of Pharmacy, Monash University, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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Zhang Y, Yin Y, Chen Y, Gao G, Yu P, Luo J, Jiang Y. PCAS--a precomputed proteome annotation database resource. BMC Genomics 2003; 4:42. [PMID: 14594458 PMCID: PMC293463 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2164-4-42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2003] [Accepted: 11/01/2003] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many model proteomes or "complete" sets of proteins of given organisms are now publicly available. Much effort has been invested in computational annotation of those "draft" proteomes. Motif or domain based algorithms play a pivotal role in functional classification of proteins. Employing most available computational algorithms, mainly motif or domain recognition algorithms, we set up to develop an online proteome annotation system with integrated proteome annotation data to complement existing resources. RESULTS We report here the development of PCAS (ProteinCentric Annotation System) as an online resource of pre-computed proteome annotation data. We applied most available motif or domain databases and their analysis methods, including hmmpfam search of HMMs in Pfam, SMART and TIGRFAM, RPS-PSIBLAST search of PSSMs in CDD, pfscan of PROSITE patterns and profiles, as well as PSI-BLAST search of SUPERFAMILY PSSMs. In addition, signal peptide and TM are predicted using SignalP and TMHMM respectively. We mapped SUPERFAMILY and COGs to InterPro, so the motif or domain databases are integrated through InterPro. PCAS displays table summaries of pre-computed data and a graphical presentation of motifs or domains relative to the protein. As of now, PCAS contains human IPI, mouse IPI, and rat IPI, A. thaliana, C. elegans, D. melanogaster, S. cerevisiae, and S. pombe proteome.PCAS is available at http://pak.cbi.pku.edu.cn/proteome/gca.php CONCLUSION PCAS gives better annotation coverage for model proteomes by employing a wider collection of available algorithms. Besides presenting the most confident annotation data, PCAS also allows customized query so users can inspect statistically less significant boundary information as well. Therefore, besides providing general annotation information, PCAS could be used as a discovery platform. We plan to update PCAS twice a year. We will upgrade PCAS when new proteome annotation algorithms identified.
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- Yong Zhang
- College of Life Sciences, National Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Protein Engineering, Center of Bioinformatics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Life Sciences, National Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Protein Engineering, Center of Bioinformatics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Life Sciences, National Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Protein Engineering, Center of Bioinformatics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Life Sciences, National Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Protein Engineering, Center of Bioinformatics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Life Sciences, National Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Protein Engineering, Center of Bioinformatics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Life Sciences, National Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Protein Engineering, Center of Bioinformatics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Life Sciences, National Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Protein Engineering, Center of Bioinformatics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Jiang Y, Luo L, Gustafson EL, Yadav D, Laverty M, Murgolo N, Vassileva G, Zeng M, Laz TM, Behan J, Qiu P, Wang L, Wang S, Bayne M, Greene J, Monsma F, Zhang FL. Identification and characterization of a novel RF-amide peptide ligand for orphan G-protein-coupled receptor SP9155. J Biol Chem 2003; 278:27652-7. [PMID: 12714592 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m302945200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Orphan G-protein-coupled receptors are a large class of receptors whose cognate ligands are unknown. SP9155 (also referred to as AQ27 and GPR103) is an orphan G-protein-coupled receptor originally cloned from a human brain cDNA library. SP9155 was found to be predominantly expressed in brain, heart, kidney, retina, and testis. Phylogenetic analysis shows that SP9155 shares high homology with Orexin, NPFF, and cholecystokinin (CCK) receptors, but identification of the endogenous ligand for SP9155 has not been reported. In this study, we have used a novel method to predict peptides from genome data bases. From these predicted peptides, a novel RF-amide peptide, P52 was shown to selectively activate SP9155-transfected cells. We subsequently cloned the precursor gene of the P52 ligand and characterized the activity of other possible peptides encoded by the precursor. This revealed an extended peptide, P518, which exhibited high affinity for SP9155 (EC50 = 7 nm). mRNA expression analysis revealed that the peptide P518 precursor gene is predominantly expressed in various brain regions, coronary arteries, thyroid and parathyroid glands, large intestine, colon, bladder, testes, and prostate. These results indicate the existence of a novel RF-amide neuroendocrine peptide system, and suggest that SP9155 is likely the relevant G-protein-coupled receptor for this peptide.
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- Ying Jiang
- Department of Discovery Technology, Schering-Plough Research Institute, Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033, USA
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