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An interaction between lysozyme and mucus glycoproteins. Implications for density-gradient separations.

J M Creeth, J L Bridge, J R Horton

    The Biochemical Journal
    |September 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Mucus glycoproteins bind to lysozyme, with strongest interactions observed for blood-group Lea specificity. This interaction is mainly electrostatic, influencing separation techniques for these biological molecules.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Glycobiology
    • Protein-protein interactions

    Background:

    • Mucus glycoproteins are complex carbohydrates with diverse biological roles.
    • Lysozyme is an enzyme found in various secretions, known for its antimicrobial properties.
    • Interactions between glycoproteins and proteins can affect physiological processes and analytical methods.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the formation of soluble complexes between mucus glycoproteins and lysozyme.
    • To determine the specificity and driving forces behind these interactions.
    • To establish effective methods for separating glycoproteins from lysozyme in biological samples.

    Main Methods:

    • Ultracentrifugal difference method to quantify complex formation.
    • Analysis of glycoproteins with common blood-group specificities (e.g., Lea).

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  • Density-gradient centrifugation for separation studies.

    • Main Results:

    • Soluble complexes form between mucus glycoproteins and lysozyme at neutral pH.
    • Interaction strength correlates with blood-group Lea specificity and sialic acid content.
    • Interaction is primarily coulombic, decreasing with increased ionic strength.
    • Anomalously high buoyant densities of lysozyme in certain cesium salts were observed, impacting separation efficiency.

    Conclusions:

    • Mucus glycoproteins, particularly those with Lea specificity, interact significantly with lysozyme.
    • The interaction is predominantly electrostatic, offering insights into molecular recognition.
    • Density-gradient centrifugation provides an effective method for separating glycoproteins from lysozyme in complex biological mixtures.