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Actin in mammalian lens.

M A Kibbelaar, A M Selten-Versteegen, I Dunia

    European Journal of Biochemistry
    |April 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Calf lens proteins were purified and identified. A 42,000-Mr protein was found to be non-muscle actin, binding specifically to deoxyribonuclease I (DNAse I).

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Ocular protein research

    Background:

    • The calf lens contains various protein components, some of which are water-soluble.
    • Identifying specific protein interactions is crucial for understanding lens structure and function.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and characterize a specific protein component within the calf lens.
    • To investigate the binding properties of lens proteins with deoxyribonuclease I (DNAse I).

    Main Methods:

    • DNAse I affinity chromatography was used to purify a specific polypeptide from the water-soluble fraction of the calf lens.
    • Extraction of the water-insoluble fraction followed by gel filtration was employed to isolate the target protein.
    • Amino acid analysis, peptide mapping, and electron microscopy were utilized for protein identification.

    Main Results:

    • A 42,000-Mr polypeptide was purified, demonstrating specific binding to DNAse I.
    • This purified protein was identified as non-muscle actin.
    • A 55,000-Mr protein, similar to skeletin and desmin, and alpha-crystallin were found to copurify with the actin.

    Conclusions:

    • Non-muscle actin is present in the calf lens and can be purified using DNAse I affinity chromatography.
    • The study identifies non-muscle actin and other associated proteins in the calf lens, contributing to the understanding of lens composition.

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