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Arachidonic acid binds to apolipoprotein D: implications for the protein's function

J H Morais Cabral1, G L Atkins, L M Sánchez

  • 1Edinburgh Centre for Molecular Recognition, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

FEBS Letters
|June 5, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Apolipoprotein D (ApoD) binds arachidonic acid, suggesting a role in its mobilization for prostaglandin synthesis. This lipocalin also binds progesterone but not cholesterol or other prostanoids.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Lipid Metabolism

Background:

  • Apolipoprotein D (ApoD) is a lipocalin found in human plasma, associated with lecithin-cholesterol acyl transferase.
  • Elevated ApoD levels are observed in the fluid of mammary gland gross cystic disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the binding specificities of ApoD.
  • To explore the potential role of ApoD in arachidonic acid metabolism and prostaglandin synthesis.

Main Methods:

  • Protein fluorescence quenching assays were employed to determine binding affinities.
  • Direct binding observations were also conducted.

Main Results:

  • ApoD demonstrated specific binding to arachidonic acid (Ka = 1.6 x 10^8 M^-1).

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  • ApoD also bound progesterone (Ka = 2.5 x 10^6 M^-1).
  • No significant binding was detected for cholesterol or other examined prostanoid molecules.

    • Conclusions:

    • The specific binding of arachidonic acid by ApoD suggests a role in its transport and availability.
    • This function may be critical for subsequent prostaglandin synthesis pathways.