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Porcine cholesterol esterase, a multiform enzyme.

R S Labow, K A Adams, K R Lynn

    Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta
    |November 28, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study purified cholesterol esterase from porcine pancreas, revealing multiple enzyme forms. Further analysis indicated a dimer-monomer relationship for the purified enzyme, suggesting structural complexity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Enzymology

    Background:

    • Cholesterol esterase (sterol-ester acylhydrolase, EC 3.1.1.13) plays a crucial role in cholesterol metabolism.
    • Previous purification methods for this enzyme have been reported.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To purify cholesterol esterase from porcine pancreas.
    • To characterize the purified enzyme's properties, including its forms, molecular weight, and structural relationships.

    Main Methods:

    • Enzyme purification using two distinct methods.
    • Isoelectric focusing to isolate a specific enzyme form (pI 4.3).
    • High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) for molecular weight determination and separation.
    • N-terminal amino acid sequence analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Multiple forms of cholesterol esterase were observed during purification.
    • A specific form with pI 4.3 was isolated and further analyzed.
    • HPLC separated the enzyme into two components (90,000 and 45,000 MW), suggesting a dimer-monomer relationship.
    • N-terminal analysis confirmed shared amino acid sequences between the two components.
    • The enzyme was identified as a glycoprotein and shown to be inhibited by diisopropyl fluorophosphate.

    Conclusions:

    • Porcine pancreas cholesterol esterase exists in multiple forms.
    • The enzyme likely exists as a dimer composed of two identical subunits.
    • The enzyme is a glycoprotein with specific inhibitory characteristics.

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