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Polycation binding to glomerular basement membrane. Effect of biochemical modification.

J A Bertolatus, L G Hunsicker

    Laboratory Investigation; a Journal of Technical Methods and Pathology
    |February 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Polycation hexadimethrine (HDM) binds to anionic sites in the glomerular basement membrane (GBM). Carboxyl groups, not heparan sulfate, are key for HDM binding, suggesting their role in maintaining kidney permselectivity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Biochemistry
    • Molecular Biology

    Background:

    • Polycation hexadimethrine (HDM) induces proteinuria by binding to anionic sites in the glomerular basement membrane (GBM).
    • Understanding HDM binding mechanisms is crucial for analyzing GBM components and kidney permselectivity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an in vitro assay for 3H-HDM binding to isolated dog GBM.
    • To identify the specific GBM components responsible for HDM binding.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed an in vitro assay using 3H-HDM and isolated dog GBM.
    • Investigated binding characteristics including saturation, reversibility, and inhibition by salt concentration and pH.
    • Utilized enzymatic treatments (heparinase, neuraminidase, etc.) and chemical modifications (carboxyl substitution) to alter GBM components.

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  • Analyzed binding of cationized ferritin (CatF) and glycosaminoglycan content via electrophoresis.

    • Main Results:

    • HDM binding was saturable, reversible, and pH-dependent, indicating carboxyl group involvement.
    • Heparan sulfate removal had no effect, while carboxyl substitution completely abolished HDM binding.
    • Enzymatic treatments reduced binding by 20-38%, but carboxyl modification was most effective.
    • Carboxyl groups were quantitatively more important than heparan sulfate for HDM binding in vitro.

    Conclusions:

    • Carboxyl groups are the primary binding sites for HDM on the GBM in vitro.
    • These findings suggest that carboxyl groups play a significant role in maintaining normal kidney permselectivity.
    • Further research into carboxyl group function could inform strategies for preventing HDM-induced proteinuria.