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Characterization of human tissue carnosinase.

J F Lenney, S C Peppers, C M Kucera-Orallo

    The Biochemical Journal
    |June 15, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Human tissue carnosinase, a cysteine peptidase, was found in all tissues and differs from serum carnosinase. Optimized assays revealed a 10-fold increase in its activity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Enzymology
    • Human Physiology

    Background:

    • Human tissue carnosinase (EC 3.4.13.3) is an enzyme with poorly characterized properties.
    • Existing literature suggests differences between tissue and serum carnosinase, but detailed characterization is lacking.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To characterize human tissue carnosinase, including its enzymatic properties, tissue distribution, and specificity.
    • To compare human tissue carnosinase with other known carnosinases and related enzymes.

    Main Methods:

    • Enzyme activity assays optimized for pH and substrate concentration.
    • Purification techniques including high-resolution anion-exchange chromatography.
    • Enzyme characterization including determination of molecular mass, isoelectric point, and kinetic parameters (Km).

    Main Results:

    • Human tissue carnosinase exhibits optimal activity at pH 9.5 and is a cysteine peptidase, activated by dithiothreitol and inhibited by p-hydroxymercuribenzoate.
    • Optimized assay conditions yielded a 10-fold increase in enzyme activity per gram of tissue compared to previous reports.
    • The enzyme is ubiquitously present in human tissues, distinct from serum carnosinase, and displays broader specificity than hog kidney carnosinase.
    • Tissue carnosinase is strongly inhibited by bestatin but does not hydrolyze tripeptides, indicating dipeptidase activity.
    • Characterization revealed a molecular mass of 90,000, an isoelectric point of 5.6, and a Km of 10 mM for carnosine.
    • Two forms of kidney and brain carnosinase were resolved via chromatography, though only one was detected electrophoretically.

    Conclusions:

    • Human tissue carnosinase is a distinct cysteine dipeptidase with broad tissue distribution and unique properties.
    • The optimized assay conditions significantly enhance the detection and study of this enzyme.
    • Further research may elucidate the specific physiological roles of the different carnosinase forms in human tissues.

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