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Phosphorylation of keratin polypeptides.

K Ikai, J S McGuire

    Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta
    |November 8, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study investigated keratin phosphorylation in calf snout epidermis, finding that keratin polypeptides are the primary targets. Cyclic AMP levels did not affect this phosphorylation in intact epidermis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Dermatology
    • Cell Biology

    Background:

    • Keratin phosphorylation is a key post-translational modification in epidermal differentiation.
    • Understanding the regulation of keratin phosphorylation is crucial for comprehending epidermal structure and function.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the phosphorylation patterns of keratin polypeptides in calf snout epidermis.
    • To explore the role of cyclic AMP (cAMP) and cAMP-dependent protein kinase in regulating keratin phosphorylation.

    Main Methods:

    • Incubation of calf snout epidermal slices with 32Pi to identify phosphorylated proteins.
    • In vitro phosphorylation assays using [gamma-32P]ATP with epidermal homogenates and extracted keratin.
    • Analysis of protein phosphorylation using SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.
    • Investigating the effects of cAMP, dibutyryl cAMP, and protein kinase inhibitors on phosphorylation.

    Main Results:

    • Keratin polypeptides (MW 49,000–69,000) were the predominant phosphorylated proteins in epidermal slices and homogenates.
    • Keratin phosphorylation in intact epidermis was not significantly altered by agents affecting intracellular cAMP levels.
    • In vitro, extracted keratin polypeptides were phosphorylated by cAMP-dependent protein kinase, with cAMP stimulating the reaction.

    Conclusions:

    • Keratin polypeptides are major substrates for phosphorylation in calf snout epidermis.
    • While cAMP-dependent protein kinase can phosphorylate keratin in vitro, intracellular cAMP levels may not be the primary regulator of keratin phosphorylation in vivo in this model.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the specific kinases and regulatory mechanisms involved in epidermal keratin phosphorylation.

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