[Prokaryotic expressed trichosanthin and other two proteins have anti-fungal activity in vitro]

Wei Sheng Wu Xue Bao. 1999 Jun;39(3):234-40.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

DNAs encoding Trichosanthin, tobacco class I Chitinase and tobacco class I beta-1, 3-Glucanase were expressed in E. coli, respectively. The expression products were assayed for their anti-fungal activity. All of three kinds of proteins show anti-fungal activity. When two of them combined, this activity was enhanced greatly. When three of them combined, the stronger anti-fungal activity was observed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Chitinases / biosynthesis
  • Chitinases / pharmacology*
  • Drug Synergism
  • Escherichia coli / genetics
  • Fungi / drug effects*
  • Glucan 1,3-beta-Glucosidase / biosynthesis
  • Glucan 1,3-beta-Glucosidase / pharmacology*
  • Nicotiana / enzymology
  • Recombinant Proteins / metabolism
  • Recombinant Proteins / pharmacology
  • Trichosanthin / biosynthesis
  • Trichosanthin / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Recombinant Proteins
  • Trichosanthin
  • Chitinases
  • Glucan 1,3-beta-Glucosidase