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RNA Interference-based Investigation of the Function of Heat Shock Protein 27 during Corneal Epithelial Wound Healing

RNA Interference-based Investigation of the Function of Heat Shock Protein 27 during Corneal Epithelial Wound Healing

Published on: September 27, 2016

Chicken corneocyte cross-linked proteome.

Robert H Rice¹, Brett R Winters, Blythe P Durbin-Johnson

¹Department of Environmental Toxicology, University of California Davis, Davis, California 95616, USA. rhrice@ucdavis.edu

Journal of Proteome Research

|December 22, 2012

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This study comprehensively analyzed chicken epidermal proteins, revealing diverse protein roles in feather, scale, beak, and claw structures. Isopeptide cross-linking is crucial for avian epithelial strength and stability.

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RNA Interference-based Investigation of the Function of Heat Shock Protein 27 during Corneal Epithelial Wound Healing

RNA Interference-based Investigation of the Function of Heat Shock Protein 27 during Corneal Epithelial Wound Healing

Published on: September 27, 2016

Area of Science:

Proteomics
Avian Biology
Biochemistry

Background:

Chicken epidermal appendages like feathers, scales, beaks, and claws are vital for survival and display.
Understanding the proteomic composition of these structures is key to their development and function.
Previous analyses have not comprehensively detailed the protein content of these diverse avian keratinized structures.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a comprehensive shotgun proteomic analysis of chicken epidermal scale, feather, beak, and claw.
To identify and characterize the protein profiles of these distinct avian keratinized structures.
To investigate the role of protein fractions and cross-linking in structural integrity.

Main Methods:

Shotgun proteomic analysis of chicken scale, feather, beak, and claw samples.
Fractionation of samples into soluble and particulate components via sodium dodecyl sulfate extraction.
Identification of proteins using mass spectrometry.

Main Results:

Identified 205 proteins, including 17 keratins (α and β types), 51 involved in protein synthesis, and others like histones and heat shock proteins.
Observed significant overlap in protein profiles between beak and claw, while feather and scale showed distinct profiles.
Found that a substantial portion of proteins (34-57%) were located in the particulate fraction, indicating enrichment in structures like isopeptide cross-links.

Conclusions:

This study provides the first comprehensive proteomic analysis of these avian keratinized structures.
Proteins are efficiently utilized to provide mechanical and chemical stability to avian epidermal appendages.
Isopeptide cross-linking plays a critical role in the cornification process of avian epithelia.