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Published on: January 31, 2025
Gene cloning, expression and functional characterization of a proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL) from hedgehog
Xian-Wei Cui1, Wen Xiao, Chen-Bo Ji
1Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, Life Sciences College, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210046, China.
Abstract:
Here we describe the identification of the hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus homologue of a proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL) of the TNF family (designated heAPRIL). Hedgehog APRIL contains two cysteine residues (Cys(196) and Cys(211)), a furin protease cleavage site and a conserved putative N-glycosylation site (Asn(124)). Real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) analysis revealed that heAPRIL could be detected in various tissues. MTT assays and flow cytometric analysis revealed that Nus-hesAPRIL and hesAPRIL could promote the survival/proliferation of splenic B cells. Laser scanning confocal microscopy analysis showed GFP-hesAPRIL could successfully bind to the APRIL receptors of lymphocytes.
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