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Li T, Shan Y, Zhou X, Zhao Y, Wu L, Huang X, Yang Y, Xie J, Chong J. Serology and molecular genetic analysis of two unrelated individuals with the same novel CisAB blood type. Transfus Apher Sci 2024; 63:103938. [PMID: 38678984 DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2024.103938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to report two unrelated individuals with the same novel CisAB blood type and confirm this rare blood type using a comprehensive approach that combines serological and molecular biology techniques. METHODS Peripheral blood samples were collected from two patients and their family members. ABO blood typing and antibody detection were performed using conventional tube methods. Molecular biology techniques were employed to amplify and sequence the 6th and 7th exons of the ABO gene, with reference to gene mutation databases provided by NCBI and ISBT. RESULTS The genotypes of the two unrelated individuals were identical and were confirmed as a new genotype through ISBT gene database comparison. Serological testing results showed different antigen reaction patterns, especially in terms of reverse typing. Gene sequencing identified a series of mutation points, and both unrelated individuals and one of their daughters had mutations at 297 A>G, 526 C>G, 657 C>T, 703 G>A, 803 G>C, and 930 G>A. According to the comprehensive results from The Blood Group Antigen Gene Mutation Database provided by NCBI, the genotype was determined as Bw37. However, based on the results from Names for ABO (ISBT 001) blood group alleles v1.1 171023, the sequencing results indicated a novel mutation combination not found in the ISBT database. Considering the serological reactions of all three individuals, the final determination was CisAB. CONCLUSIONS This study confirmed the novel CisAB blood type in two individuals through the comprehensive application of serology and molecular biology techniques. The identified gene mutation points were not recorded in known databases, emphasizing the uniqueness of CisAB blood types. This research provides important insights into the genetic basis of ABO subtypes and the characteristics of CisAB blood types, and the relevant results have been submitted to the ISBT website for further research.
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
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- Hetian District People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang, China
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- Tianjin Blood Center, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Blood Center, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Blood Center, Tianjin, China
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Lei H, Zhang H, Wang Y, Li J, Wang X, Lou C, Cai X. One novel single nucleotide polymorphism c.424A>G on A1.02 allele in ABO glycosyltransferases leads to A weak phenotype. J Formos Med Assoc 2024:S0929-6646(24)00088-3. [PMID: 38331639 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2024.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The dysfunction of the ABO glycosyltransferase (GT) enzyme, which is caused by mutations in the ABO gene, can lead to weak ABO phenotypes. In this study, we have discovered a novel weak ABO subgroup allele and investigated the underlying mechanism to causing its Aweak phenotype. MATERIALS AND METHODS The ABO phenotyping and genotyping were performed by serological studies and direct DNA sequencing of ABO gene. The role of the novel single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) was evaluated by 3D model, predicting protein structure changes, and in vitro expression assay. The total glycosyltransferase transfer capacity in supernatant of transfected cells was examined. RESULTS The results of serological showed the subject was Aweak phenotype. A novel SNP c.424A > G (p. M142V) based on ABO*A1.02 was identified, and the genotype of the subject was AW-var/O.01 according to the gene analysis. In silico analysis showed that the SNP c.424A > G on the A allele may change the local conformation by damaging the hydrogen bonds and reduce the stability of GT. In vitro expression study showed that SNP p.M142V impaired H to A antigen conversion, although it did not affect the generation of A glycosyltransferase (GTA). CONCLUSIONS One novel AW allele was identified and the SNP c.424A > G (p.M142V) can cause the Aweak phenotype through damaging the hydrogen bonds and reducing stability of the GTA.
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- Hang Lei
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Blood Transfusion Department, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Blood Transfusion Department, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Blood Transfusion Department, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Blood Transfusion Department, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Blood Transfusion Department, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Blood Transfusion Department, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Mother-newborn ABO group discrepancy caused by a rare BW.17 variant. Transfus Apher Sci 2022:103621. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2022.103621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Gassner C, Olsson ML, Lane WJ, Hyland CA. Novel or not? Reference alleles, genes, and genomes to unmask the true nature of the ABO*AW.10 allele associated with weak A phenotype. Transfusion 2022; 62:721-724. [PMID: 35383952 DOI: 10.1111/trf.16835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Christoph Gassner
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein, Triesen, Liechtenstein
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- Division of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Office for Medical Services, Region Skåne, Sweden
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- Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Elardo E, Elbadri N, Sanchez C, Powell V, Smaris M, Li Y, Jacobson J, Hilbert T, Hamilton T, Wu DW. B subgroup detection in a small hospital transfusion service. Immunohematology 2021; 37:89-94. [PMID: 34170644 DOI: 10.21307/immunohematology-2021-014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The ABO blood group system includes phenotypes, or subgroups, that differ in the amount of A and B antigens present on the red blood cells (RBCs). These subgroups also differ in the A, B, or H substances present in secretions (for individuals who have the secretor phenotype). B subgroups are very rare and are less frequently reported than A subgroups. Usually, B subgroups are discovered during serologic testing when there is a discrepancy between RBC and serum grouping results. Subgroups of B are usually identified by a reference laboratory using molecular and adsorption-elution methods. This report details a case of a young, healthy, pregnant woman with a B subgroup detected by a small transfusion service using adsorption-elution methods. Serology and genotyping of the ABO gene was performed at a reference laboratory where the serology was consistent with a B subgroup, but no changes were identified in ABO gene sequencing. It is important to correctly identify B subgroups in donors and recipients to help resolve ABO discrepancies and potentially prevent ABO incompatibility in blood transfusion, thus minimizing transfusion reactions. The ABO blood group system includes phenotypes, or subgroups, that differ in the amount of A and B antigens present on the red blood cells (RBCs). These subgroups also differ in the A, B, or H substances present in secretions (for individuals who have the secretor phenotype). B subgroups are very rare and are less frequently reported than A subgroups. Usually, B subgroups are discovered during serologic testing when there is a discrepancy between RBC and serum grouping results. Subgroups of B are usually identified by a reference laboratory using molecular and adsorption-elution methods. This report details a case of a young, healthy, pregnant woman with a B subgroup detected by a small transfusion service using adsorption-elution methods. Serology and genotyping of the ABO gene was performed at a reference laboratory where the serology was consistent with a B subgroup, but no changes were identified in ABO gene sequencing. It is important to correctly identify B subgroups in donors and recipients to help resolve ABO discrepancies and potentially prevent ABO incompatibility in blood transfusion, thus minimizing transfusion reactions.
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- E Elardo
- Department of Pathology and Laboratories , NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, 150 55th Street, Brooklyn , NY 11220
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratories , NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, Brooklyn , NY
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratories , NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, Brooklyn , NY
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- Transfusion Services, Department of Pathology and Laboratories , NYU Langone Hospital-Tisch, New York , NY
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratories , NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, Brooklyn , NY
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- Clinical Laboratories, Perlmutter Cancer Center , Lake Success, Huntington, Rego Park, and NYU Langone Health, New York , NY
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratories , Bellevue Hospital, New York , NY
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- Transfusion Services, Department of Pathology and Laboratories , NYU Langone Hospital-Tisch, New York , NY
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- Transfusion Services, Department of Pathology and Laboratories , NYU Langone Hospital-Tisch, New York , NY
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratories , NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, Brooklyn , NY
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Ying Y, Hong X, Xu X, Zhang J, He J, Zhu F, Xie X. Mechanism evaluation for an amino acid substitution p.Y246C of B-glycosyltransferase enzyme with Bweak phenotype. Vox Sang 2020; 116:464-470. [PMID: 33326610 DOI: 10.1111/vox.13041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The amino acid substitutions caused by ABO gene variants are usually predicted to impact the glycosyltransferase function. Here, the effect of an amino acid substitution in the vicinity of the catalytic active region of the B-glycosyltransferase was explored in vitro and in silico study, which is important for further recognizing the ABO subgroup. METHODS The ABO serological tests were performed by the routine methods. The ABO genotype was analyzed by polymerase chain reaction and sequenced bidirectionally. The haplotype of the variant allele was separated using single-strand amplification and sequencing with allele-specific primers. Stably expression cell lines with variant were constructed for study in vitro. 3D structure of the B-glycosyltransferase (GTB) variant was simulated by PyMOL software. The free energy change (ΔΔG) was calculated by FoldX. RESULTS A variant c.737A > G was identified in a Chinese individual with Bweak phenotype, which led to an amino acid substitution p.Y246C in the vicinity of the catalytic active region of GTB enzyme. The stably expression cell lines with variant and wild type were successfully established and showed that the variant caused a decrease in protein levels and/or enzyme activity. The 3D structural of the GTB modelling found the amino acid substitution p.Y246C caused the hydrogen bond of the protein changes. Meanwhile, the free energy change (ΔΔG) value predicted the destabilizing effect on the variant GTB. DISCUSSION The p.Y246C variant in the vicinity of the enzyme active centre reduced the antigen expression because of greatly destabilizing effect on the GTB variant.
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- Yanling Ying
- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Blood Center of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Blood Safety Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Blood Center of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Blood Safety Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Blood Center of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Blood Safety Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Blood Center of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Blood Safety Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Blood Center of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Blood Safety Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Blood Center of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Blood Safety Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Two novel mutations p. L319V and p. L91P in ABO glycosyltransferases lead to A el and B el phenotypes. BLOOD TRANSFUSION = TRASFUSIONE DEL SANGUE 2020; 18:471-477. [PMID: 32281923 DOI: 10.2450/2020.008-20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mutations of the ABO gene may cause the dysfunction of ABO glycosyltransferase (GT) that can result in weak ABO phenotypes. Here, we identified two novel weak ABO subgroup alleles and explored their mechanisms that caused Ael and Bel phenotypes. MATERIALS AND METHODS The ABO phenotyping and genotyping were performed by serological studies and direct DNA sequencing of the ABO gene. The role of the novel mutations were evaluated by a three-dimensional model, predicting protein structure changes, and in vitro expression assay. The total glycosyltransferase transfer capacity in supernatant of transfected cells was examined. RESULTS We identified a mutation c. 955C>G (p. L319V) of A allele in an Ael subject and a mutation c. 272T>C (p. L91P) of B allele in a Bel subject. In silico analysis showed that the mutation p. L319V of the A allele and p. L91P of the B allele may change the local conformation of GT and impair the catalysis of H to A or B antigen conversion. In vitro expression study showed that mutation p. L319V impaired H to A antigen conversion, although it did not affect the expression of glycosyltransferase A. CONCLUSIONS Two novel "el"-type ABO subgroup alleles were identified. Both of the two novel mutations can change the local conformation of GTs and reduce protein stability. GTA mutation p. L319V can impair the conversion from H to A antigen and causes the Ael phenotype.
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Khorshidfar M, Chegini A, Pourfathollah AA, Oodi A, Amirizadeh N. Establishing Blood Group Genotyping to Resolve ABO Discrepancies in Iran. Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus 2019; 35:538-543. [PMID: 31388270 DOI: 10.1007/s12288-018-1044-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
Abstract
ABO discrepancies are recognized when the reactions obtained in the forward type do not "match" the reactions obtained in the reverse type. Discrepant results are often caused by a variant ABO gene. Molecular analysis is required to confirm the type of subgroups and discrepancy. In this study ABO genotyping was performed on a series of blood donors and patients to determine their definite blood groups. We examined 100 samples with ABO discrepancies from blood donors and patients referred to Tehran Blood Transfusion Center between October 2015 and August 2016. ABO genotyping was performed on all samples with allele specific PCR for differentiation of A, B and O alleles. Exon 6 and 7 of ABO gene were sequenced to confirm the results. The genotyping of donor/patients samples with discrepant results of ABO blood typing consisted of 61 cases of A2 and A2B, 3 cases of B 302 and 4 cases of Aw06. Genotyping of 6 samples that had extra antibody in their serum (AB blood group) confirmed the cell type reaction results. 6 samples that had shown a very weak reaction with anti-AB (similar to O blood group) and had no anti-A in their serum were genotyped as O 1 O 2. Blood group genotyping laboratory provides an efficient service for evaluation of ABO discrepancies and resolve the problems encountered in serology reactions.
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- M Khorshidfar
- Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Hemmat Exp. Way, Next to the Milad Tower, 14665-1157, Tehran, Iran
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- Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Hemmat Exp. Way, Next to the Milad Tower, 14665-1157, Tehran, Iran
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- Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Hemmat Exp. Way, Next to the Milad Tower, 14665-1157, Tehran, Iran
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- Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Hemmat Exp. Way, Next to the Milad Tower, 14665-1157, Tehran, Iran
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- Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Hemmat Exp. Way, Next to the Milad Tower, 14665-1157, Tehran, Iran
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Cai X, Li F, Lei H, Qu S, Qian C, Xiang D, Wei DQ, Wu W, Xu Q, Wang X. p.R180C mutation of glycosyltransferase B leads to B subgroup, an in vitro and in silico study. Vox Sang 2018; 113:476-484. [PMID: 29726014 DOI: 10.1111/vox.12655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2018] [Revised: 03/26/2018] [Accepted: 03/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Dysfunctional glycosyltransferase A or B may lead to incomplete glycosylation of H antigen and atypical ABO blood group with weak A or B phenotypes, posing challenges for blood typing for transfusion. MATERIALS AND METHODS Serological studies and ABO gene analysis were performed. Flow cytometry was performed on HeLa cells transfected glycosyltransferase B expressing plasmids. Agglutination of transfected cells and total glycosyltransferase B transfer capacity were examined. Molecular dynamics simulations were used to explore possible dynamic conformational changes around the binding pocket. RESULTS We identified a mutation c.538C>T (p. R180C) of B allele in a Chinese donor and his father with ABw phenotype. In vitro expression study showed that mutation p.R180C, although not affecting expression of glycosyltransferase B, impaired H to B antigen conversion. The in silico analyses found that the residue Arg180 on the internal loop next to the entry of the binding pocket may have its long side chain salt-bridged with the highly flexible C-terminal carboxyl and contribute to the catalysis of H to B antigen conversion. CONCLUSION The p.R180C mutation impairs the conversion from H to B antigen and leads to weak B phenotype. Dynamic interaction between Arg180 and C-terminal of glycosyltransferase B may stabilize its binding with UDP-galactose and facilitate H/B antigen conversion.
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- X Cai
- Ruijin Hospital, Medical School of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Ruijin Hospital, Medical School of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Blood Group Reference Laboratory, Shanghai Blood Center, Shanghai, China
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- Blood Group Reference Laboratory, Shanghai Blood Center, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Ruijin Hospital, Medical School of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Ruijin Hospital, Medical School of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Kong Y, Tian X, Liu Z, Tian L. Identification of a novel missense mutation in A allele in a Chinese individual. Transfusion 2017; 57:3065-3066. [PMID: 29119567 DOI: 10.1111/trf.14389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2017] [Revised: 08/29/2017] [Accepted: 09/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Yujie Kong
- Department of Blood Immunology, Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Blood Immunology, Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Blood Immunology, Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Blood Immunology, Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Lee HS, Choi KM, Won EJ, Thi Phan MT, Lee SY, Shin DJ, Chun S, Park G, Kim SK, Lee KB, Lee HJ, Cho D. Protein stability changes of the novel p.Arg180Cys mutant A glycosyltransferase resulted in a weak A phenotype. Vox Sang 2016; 111:441-444. [PMID: 27538125 DOI: 10.1111/vox.12440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2016] [Revised: 06/30/2016] [Accepted: 06/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A novel A subgroup allele (c.538C>T p.Arg180Cys) showing weak A phenotype was found in a 30-year-old Korean woman with ABO discrepancy. Using 3D structural analysis, protein stability prediction and flow cytometric analysis of ABO antigen expression on HeLa cells transfected with plasmids containing the p.Arg180Cys mutant, we found that the Arg180 residue in the loop region of the A glycosyltransferases (GTA) structure plays significant role in stabilizing its closed conformation, which is required for substrate binding and catalysis study.
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- H-S Lee
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.,Department of Biological Engineering, Graduate School of Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, South Korea.,Center for Creative Biomedical Scientists, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Medical System Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Companion & Laboratory Animal Science, Kongju National University, Yesan, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Chosun University College of Medicine, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Companion & Laboratory Animal Science, Kongju National University, Yesan, South Korea
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- Advanced Analysis Center and Green City Technology Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Structural Biology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Storry JR, Condon J, Hult AK, Harrison A, Jørgensen R, Olsson ML. An age-dependent ABO discrepancy between mother and baby reveals a novelAweakallele. Transfusion 2014; 55:422-6. [DOI: 10.1111/trf.12840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2014] [Revised: 07/22/2014] [Accepted: 07/23/2014] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- Jill R. Storry
- Division of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine; Department of Laboratory Medicine; Lund University; Lund Sweden
- Clinical Immunology and Transfusion Medicine; Laboratory Medicine; Office of Medical Services; Lund Sweden
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- Australian Red Cross Blood Service; Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Division of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine; Department of Laboratory Medicine; Lund University; Lund Sweden
- Clinical Immunology and Transfusion Medicine; Laboratory Medicine; Office of Medical Services; Lund Sweden
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- Division of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine; Department of Laboratory Medicine; Lund University; Lund Sweden
- Clinical Immunology and Transfusion Medicine; Laboratory Medicine; Office of Medical Services; Lund Sweden
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Pham TTK, Stinson B, Thiyagarajan N, Lizotte-Waniewski M, Brew K, Acharya KR. Structures of complexes of a metal-independent glycosyltransferase GT6 from Bacteroides ovatus with UDP-N-acetylgalactosamine (UDP-GalNAc) and its hydrolysis products. J Biol Chem 2014; 289:8041-50. [PMID: 24459149 PMCID: PMC3961637 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m113.545384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2013] [Revised: 01/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Mammalian members of glycosyltransferase family 6 (GT6) of the CAZy database have a GT-A fold containing a conserved Asp-X-Asp (DXD) sequence that binds an essential metal cofactor. Bacteroides ovatus GT6a represents a GT6 clade found in more than 30 Gram-negative bacteria that is similar in sequence to the catalytic domains of mammalian GT6, but has an Asn(95)-Ala-Asn(97) (NXN) sequence substituted for the DXD motif and metal-independent catalytic activity. Co-crystals of a low activity mutant of BoGT6a (E192Q) with UDP-GalNAc contained protein complexes with intact UDP-GalNAc and two forms with hydrolysis products (UDP plus GalNAc) representing an initial closed complex and later open form primed for product release. Two cationic residues near the C terminus of BoGT6a, Lys(231) and Arg(243), interact with the diphosphate moiety of UDP-GalNAc, but only Lys(231) interacts with the UDP product and may function in leaving group stabilization. The amide group of Asn(95), the first Asn of the NXN motif, interacts with the ribose moiety of the substrate. This metal-independent GT6 resembles its metal-dependent homologs in undergoing conformational changes on binding UDP-GalNAc that arise from structuring the C terminus to cover this substrate. It appears that in the GT6 family, the metal cofactor functions specifically in binding the UDP moiety in the donor substrate and transition state, actions that can be efficiently performed by components of the polypeptide chain.
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- Tram T. K. Pham
- From the Department of Biology and Biochemistry, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY, United Kingdom and
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- the Department of Biomedical Science, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida 33431
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- From the Department of Biology and Biochemistry, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY, United Kingdom and
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- the Department of Biomedical Science, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida 33431
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- the Department of Biomedical Science, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida 33431
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- From the Department of Biology and Biochemistry, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY, United Kingdom and
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Lee SY, Ihm C, Shin DJ, Lee HJ, Yazer MH, Kim SY, Shin MG, Shin JH, Suh SP, Ryang DW, Cho D. The p.R168Q mutation is associated with the Bwphenotype and a predicted decrease in the stability of the resulting ABO glycosyltransferase. Transfusion 2013; 54:1298-304. [DOI: 10.1111/trf.12461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2013] [Revised: 08/23/2013] [Accepted: 09/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Seung Yeob Lee
- Department of Laboratory Medicine; Chonnam National University Medical School; Gwangju South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine; Eulji University College of Medicine; Daejeon South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine; Chonnam National University Medical School; Gwangju South Korea
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- Department of Structural Biology; St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis Tennessee
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- Department of Pathology; University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
- Institute for Transfusion Medicine; Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
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- Department of Pediatrics, Eulji University Hospital; Eulji University College of Medicine; Daejeon South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine; Chonnam National University Medical School; Gwangju South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine; Chonnam National University Medical School; Gwangju South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine; Chonnam National University Medical School; Gwangju South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine; Chonnam National University Medical School; Gwangju South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine; Chonnam National University Medical School; Gwangju South Korea
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Cai X, Jin S, Liu X, Fan L, Lu Q, Wang J, Shen W, Gong S, Qiu L, Xiang D. Molecular genetic analysis of ABO blood group variations reveals 29 novel ABO subgroup alleles. Transfusion 2013; 53:2910-6. [PMID: 23521133 DOI: 10.1111/trf.12168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2012] [Revised: 01/02/2013] [Accepted: 01/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Identifying genetic variants of the ABO gene may reveal new biologic mechanisms underlying variant phenotypes of the ABO blood group. We report the molecular genetic analysis of 322 apparently unrelated ABO subgroup individuals in an estimated 2.1 million donors. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS We performed phenotype investigations by serology studies, analyzed the DNA sequence of the ABO gene by direct sequencing or sequencing after cloning, and evaluated promoter activity by reporter assays. RESULTS In 62 rare ABO alleles, we identified 29 novel ABO subgroup alleles in 43 apparently unrelated subgroup individuals and their four available pedigrees. Of these alleles, one was a deletion-mutation allele, four were hybrid alleles, and 24 were point-mutation alleles. Most of the point mutations were detected in Exons 6 to 7, while several others were also detected in Exons 1 to 5 or splicing regions. One ABO promoter mutation, -35 to -18 del, was found and verified to reduce promoter activity, as determined by dual luciferase assays. Two mutations, 7G>T and 52C>T, carrying the premature terminal codons E3X and R18X in the 5'-region, were found to be associated with the very weak ABO subgroups "Ael" and "Bel." CONCLUSION Twenty-nine ABO subgroup alleles were newly linked to different kinds of ABO variations. We provide the first evidence that promoter abnormality is involved in the formation of weak ABO phenotypes. We also described the first naturally occurring ABO alleles with premature terminal codons in the 5'-region that led to Ael and Bel phenotypes.
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- Xiaohong Cai
- Blood Group Reference Laboratory, Shanghai Institute of Blood Transfusion, Shanghai Blood Center; Blood Transfusion Department, Ruijin Hospital, Medical School of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China; Blood Group Laboratory, Tanggu Blood Center, Tianjin, China
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Thuresson B, Hosseini-Maaf B, Hult AK, Hustinx H, Alan Chester M, Olsson ML. A novel Bweak hybrid allele lacks three enhancer repeats but generates normal ABO transcript levels. Vox Sang 2011; 102:55-64. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2011.01497.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Hult AK, Olsson ML. Many genetically defined ABO subgroups exhibit characteristic flow cytometric patterns. Transfusion 2010; 50:308-23. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2009.02398.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Salerno TA. Development of a laboratory project to determine human ABO genotypes-Limitations lead to further student explorations. BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY EDUCATION : A BIMONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2009; 37:361-368. [PMID: 21567772 DOI: 10.1002/bmb.20322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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A multiplex allele-specific PCR analysis was developed to identify six "common" genotypes: AA, AO, BB, BO, OO, and AB. This project included a pre-laboratory exercise that provided active learning experiences and developed critical thinking skills. This laboratory resulted in many successful analyses, which were verified by student knowledge of their phenotypes. However, the design was found to be deficient for the analysis of variants. The limitations in the original allied-health multiplex design were verified through a student designed problem-based laboratory project in an advanced level biochemistry class. Variants were further analyzed in an undergraduate research project using SSCP analyses. The topic of ABO genotyping provides several opportunities for student-centered explorations.
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- Theresa A Salerno
- Department of Chemistry and Geology, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota 56001.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW In the modern transfusion service, analysis of the ABO allele underlying a donor or recipient's A or B subtype phenotype is becoming a mainstream adjunct to the serological investigation. Although an analysis of the ABO gene can be helpful in establishing the nature of the subtype phenotype, numerous confounding factors exist that can lead to a discrepancy between the genotype and the observed phenotype. RECENT FINDINGS Although the most common group O alleles share a common crippling polymorphism, a growing number of alleles feature other polymorphisms that render their protein nonfunctional yet are similar enough to the consensus A allele that an errant phenotype would be predicted from the genotype, if the genotyping method was not specifically designed for their detection. Some of these O alleles might actually encode a protein with weak and variable A antigen synthetic ability. SUMMARY ABO genotyping can be a powerful asset in the transfusion service, but a thorough knowledge of the confounding factors that can lead to genotype/phenotype discrepancies is required.
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Denomme GA, Flegel WA. Applying molecular immunohematology discoveries to standards of practice in blood banks: now is the time. Transfusion 2008; 48:2461-75. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2008.01855.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Lairson LL, Henrissat B, Davies GJ, Withers SG. Glycosyltransferases: structures, functions, and mechanisms. Annu Rev Biochem 2008; 77:521-55. [PMID: 18518825 DOI: 10.1146/annurev.biochem.76.061005.092322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1374] [Impact Index Per Article: 85.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Glycosyltransferases catalyze glycosidic bond formation using sugar donors containing a nucleoside phosphate or a lipid phosphate leaving group. Only two structural folds, GT-A and GT-B, have been identified for the nucleotide sugar-dependent enzymes, but other folds are now appearing for the soluble domains of lipid phosphosugar-dependent glycosyl transferases. Structural and kinetic studies have provided new insights. Inverting glycosyltransferases utilize a direct displacement S(N)2-like mechanism involving an enzymatic base catalyst. Leaving group departure in GT-A fold enzymes is typically facilitated via a coordinated divalent cation, whereas GT-B fold enzymes instead use positively charged side chains and/or hydroxyls and helix dipoles. The mechanism of retaining glycosyltransferases is less clear. The expected two-step double-displacement mechanism is rendered less likely by the lack of conserved architecture in the region where a catalytic nucleophile would be expected. A mechanism involving a short-lived oxocarbenium ion intermediate now seems the most likely, with the leaving phosphate serving as the base.
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- L L Lairson
- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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