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Interaction between cortisol and microbial proteases.

W N Kuo1, U Ganesan, M N Jean

  • 1Division of Science and Mathematics, Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida.

Cytobios
|January 1, 1989
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Microbial proteases, including baker's yeast and bacterial enzymes, bind to cortisol. Bacterial protease type IX showed the highest cortisol-binding capacity, while type XXVI showed the lowest.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Cortisol, a key steroid hormone, plays a crucial role in various physiological processes.
  • Interactions between hormones and microbial molecules are increasingly recognized for their physiological and pathological implications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the binding interactions between cortisol and molecules derived from microbial sources.
  • To characterize the cortisol-binding capabilities of different microbial proteases.

Main Methods:

  • Bio-Gel HTP affinity chromatography was employed to isolate cortisol-binding molecules.
  • Fluorescence spectrophotometry was used to quantify the binding of cortisol.
  • Ultraviolet (UV) spectrophotometry was utilized to analyze spectral changes upon cortisol interaction.
  • Enzyme inhibition assays were performed using casein as a substrate.

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Main Results:

  • Microbial molecules, particularly from baker's yeast and various microbial proteases, demonstrated varying degrees of cortisol-binding.
  • Bacterial protease type IX exhibited the highest cortisol-binding capacity, whereas type XXVI showed the lowest.
  • Distinct alterations in UV spectra were observed for type IX and type XXVI proteases upon interaction with cortisol.
  • Type IX protease activity was inhibited by cortisol, CTP, trypsin inhibitor, and leupeptin at low calcium ion concentrations, while thyroxine had no significant effect.

Conclusions:

  • Microbial proteases possess the ability to bind cortisol, suggesting potential roles in hormone metabolism or signaling.
  • The differential binding affinities and spectral changes indicate specific interactions between cortisol and microbial proteases.
  • Bacterial protease type IX is a significant cortisol-binding agent and its activity can be modulated by cortisol and other inhibitors.