Screening system for D-Asp-containing proteins using D-aspartyl endopeptidase and two-dimensional gel electrophoresis

Amino Acids. 2009 Jan;36(1):125-9. doi: 10.1007/s00726-008-0040-y. Epub 2008 Feb 13.

Abstract

D-Asp-containing proteins have been implicated in many aging-related diseases. To clarify the role of D-Asp-containing proteins in such diseases, we developed a screening system for these proteins using a D-aspartyl endopeptidase that specifically cleaves the proteins at the C-terminus. The digested proteins were detected by means of two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and identified using nano-liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry. We were able to detect myelin basic protein, a known D-Asp-containing protein, in the brain tissues of mice; this indicates that our system is effective for screening D-Asp-containing proteins.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Aspartic Acid / analysis
  • Aspartic Acid Endopeptidases / metabolism*
  • Electrophoresis, Gel, Two-Dimensional / methods*
  • Male
  • Mice

Substances

  • Aspartic Acid
  • Aspartic Acid Endopeptidases