Interactions of caeruloplasmin with other proteins participating in inflammation

Biochem Soc Trans. 2010 Aug;38(4):947-51. doi: 10.1042/BST0380947.

Abstract

The first detailed report of a specific interaction of CP (caeruloplasmin) with another protein described its complex with LF (lactoferrin) in 2000. Since then, several protein-protein interactions involving CP have been reported, mostly concerning iron-containing proteins. The CP-LF complex was studied thoroughly, and evidence of reciprocal effects of CP and LF was obtained. Another specific interaction investigated in detail occurs between CP and MPO (myeloperoxidase). CP-LF, CP-MPO and CP-LF-MPO complexes were found in sera of patients with inflammation. Modelling in vitro allowed understanding of which structural peculiarities of CP and partners allow the modification of their functions in a complex. The present paper reviews the latest data on complexes of CP with LF and MPO, and advances some suggestions about their role in health and disease.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Ceruloplasmin / chemistry
  • Ceruloplasmin / metabolism*
  • Ceruloplasmin / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / etiology*
  • Inflammation / metabolism
  • Inflammation Mediators / chemistry
  • Inflammation Mediators / metabolism
  • Inflammation Mediators / physiology
  • Peroxidase / chemistry
  • Peroxidase / metabolism
  • Peroxidase / physiology
  • Protein Binding / physiology
  • Proteins / metabolism*
  • Proteins / physiology

Substances

  • Inflammation Mediators
  • Proteins
  • Peroxidase
  • Ceruloplasmin