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Different forms of human cystatin C.

T Popović1, J Brzin, A Ritonja

  • 1Odsek za biokemijo, Institut J. Stefan, Univerza E. Kardelja, Ljubljana, Jugoslavija.

Biological Chemistry Hoppe-Seyler
|July 1, 1990
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Two forms of human cystatin C, differing in isoelectric points, were isolated from urine. Their inhibitory activity against cathepsins remained similar, supporting cystatin-proteinase interaction mechanisms.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Urology

Background:

  • Human cystatin C exists in different isoelectric forms.
  • These forms are found in urine of patients with nephrological disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize two isoelectric forms of human cystatin C.
  • To investigate the structural differences and functional activity of these forms.

Main Methods:

  • Isolation of cystatin C forms from urine.
  • Alkaline phosphatase treatment.
  • Hydrophobic chromatography and N-terminal sequencing.
  • Measurement of inhibitory activity against cathepsins B, H, and L.

Main Results:

  • Two isoelectric forms of cystatin C (pI 9.2 and 7.8) were isolated.

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  • The pI 9.2 form is full-length cystatin C (N-terminal SSPG-).
  • The pI 7.8 form contains octapeptide-truncated variants (N-terminal LVGG- and VGGP-).
  • Phosphorylation is not the cause of the pI difference.
  • Full-length and truncated cystatin C show similar inhibitory activity against cathepsins B, H, and L.

    • Conclusions:

    • Structural differences in cystatin C forms do not significantly alter their inhibitory activity.
    • Findings support the proposed mechanism of cysteine proteinase-cystatin interaction.