Molecular weight and amino acid composition of fowl delta-globulin

Br Poult Sci. 1975 May;16(3):241-54. doi: 10.1080/00071667508416184.

Abstract

1. The molecular weight of delta-globulin was estimated chromatographically to be about 10,700 daltons. 2. Ultracentrifuge experiments at 2-7 times 10-5 g gave values of s20, w = (1-49+0-16c) times 10- minus 13 s for the sedimentation coefficient and D20, w = (1-12+0-19c) times 10- minus 6 cm-2 s- minus 1 for the diffusion coefficient, c being the protain concentration (g/100 ml). 3. According to the Svedberg equation, these imply a molecular weight of 12,470 daltons, assuming v = 0-74 ml/g. 4. Using refractometer measurements of protein concentration it was found that E-1% 1cm (278 nm) = 5-57 at pH 7-8. 5. From the ultraviolet absorption spectrum of the protein in 0-1 N NaOH it was concluded that the molecule probably contains four tyrosine residues and no tryptophan. 6. On this basis a revised amino acid composition is given.

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids / analysis*
  • Animals
  • Chickens / blood*
  • Chromatography, Gel
  • Immunodiffusion
  • Molecular Weight
  • Rabbits / immunology
  • Serum Globulins / analysis*
  • Serum Globulins / isolation & purification
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet
  • Ultracentrifugation

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Serum Globulins