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¹Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia. katie.treasure@monash.edu.

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Summary

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Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) has enzyme activity that can be measured using a simple assay. This method helps screen for small molecules that can inhibit MIF, potentially treating inflammatory diseases.

Keywords:

Cytokines Macrophage migration inhibitory factor Small-molecule inhibitors Tautomerase

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Enzymology

Background:

Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine involved in various inflammatory conditions.
MIF possesses catalytic activity, including the tautomerization of L-dopachrome, suggesting potential roles in biological functions.
The endogenous substrate for MIF's tautomerase activity is not fully characterized.

Purpose of the Study:

To detail a cell-free, spectrophotometric assay for assessing MIF's keto-enol tautomerase activity.
To investigate the inhibitory potential of small-molecule compounds against MIF's tautomerase activity.

Main Methods:

Development of a simple, cell-free spectrophotometric assay.
Utilizing the assay to screen small-molecule compounds for inhibitory effects on MIF tautomerase activity.

Main Results:

The assay provides a straightforward method for measuring MIF's keto-enol tautomerase activity.
The assay can be used to identify compounds that inhibit MIF activity.

Conclusions:

Assessing MIF's tautomerase activity is a viable strategy for identifying potential MIF inhibitors.
This assay serves as a valuable tool for drug discovery targeting inflammatory conditions mediated by MIF.