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Reaction of selenium with immunoglobulin molecules.

R M Burton, P J Higgins, K P McConnell

    Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta
    |August 23, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Radioactive selenite effectively labels immunoglobulins and other proteins, retaining antigenic properties. This selenium labeling method, akin to sulfitolysis, shows potential for protein structure studies and radioimmunoassays.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Protein Chemistry
    • Radiochemistry

    Background:

    • Immunoglobulins (IgG) are crucial for immune responses.
    • Protein labeling is essential for various biological and diagnostic applications.
    • Selenium (Se) isotopes offer unique properties for radiolabeling.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the reaction of radioactive selenite with human and goat immunoglobulins.
    • To assess the retention of antigenic properties after selenium labeling.
    • To explore the mechanism and potential applications of selenite-based protein labeling.

    Main Methods:

    • Reaction of radioactive selenite (75Se) with purified immunoglobulins at different pH.
    • Immunoelectrophoresis and autoradiography to confirm antigenic properties.
    • Pepsin digestion of labeled IgG to analyze 75Se distribution.
    • Labeling of other proteins like alpha-1-acid glycoprotein, ribonuclease, and lysozyme.

    Main Results:

    • Selenite successfully labeled immunoglobulins, retaining their antigenic properties.
    • 75Se was found in both Fab'2 and Fc fragments of pepsin-digested IgG.
    • Incorporation of up to 1.4 g atoms Se per mol IgG was achieved.
    • Protein denaturation agents enhanced 75Se incorporation, suggesting disulfide bond involvement.

    Conclusions:

    • Selenite labeling of proteins is feasible and preserves key biological functions.
    • The labeling mechanism appears to involve disulfide bond cleavage, similar to sulfitolysis.
    • 75Se-labeled proteins hold promise for advanced protein structure investigations and radioimmunoassays.

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