C - Chemistry – Metallurgy – 12 – N
Patent
C - Chemistry, Metallurgy
12
N
C12N 9/64 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2260376
In this paper, we describe RT-PCR strategies that allowed us to identify and clone new members of the NEP-like family. Degenerate oligonucleotide primers corresponding to consensus sequences located on either side of the HEXXH consensus sequence for zincins were designed and used in RT-PCR with mouse and human testis cDNAs. DNA fragments with lengths expected from the sequence of this class of enzymes were obtained. These DNA fragments were cloned and sequenced. Using this PCR strategy and the PCR fragments as probes to screen cDNA libraries, three new zincin-like peptidases were identified in addition of known members of the family. The cDNA sequences allowed to derive specific probes for Northern and in situ hybridization, and probe human chromosomes to localize the gene and establish potential links to genetic diseases. Furthermore, these cDNA sequences were used to produce recombinant fusion proteins in Escherichia coli in order to raise specific antibodies. Finally, the cDNA sequences were cloned in mammalian expression vectors and transfected in various mammalian cell lines to produce active recombinant enzymes suitable for testing specific inhibitors.
Boileau Guy
Desgroseillers Luc
Goudreau Gage Dubuc
Universite de Montreal
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