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- Title
Identity of Human Extra Parotid Glycoprotein (EP-GP) with Secretory Actin Binding Protein (SABP) and Its Biological Properties.
- Authors
Schenkels, Léon C. P. M.; Schaller, Johann; Walgreen-Weterings, Els; Schadee-Eestermans, Inge L.; Veerman, Enno C. I.; Nieuw Amerongen, Arie V.
- Abstract
In this paper the identity of the salivary protein EP-GP (extra-parotid glycoprotein) is reported, also apparent in other human secretions. Immunochemical and biochemical analysis demonstrated that EP-GP is similar to the secretory actin-binding protein (SABP), also known as gross cystic disease fluid protein-15 (GCDFP-15) and prolactin-inducible protein (PIP). The molecular mass and charge microheterogeneity of EP-GP, also observed for SABP, was shown to be predominantly caused by the carbohydrate moiety. In addition, evidence was given that EP-GP is not related to the lipocalin Von Ebner's gland protein (human; VEGh). The biological significance of EP-GP and its homologues is not clear. EP-GP bound to actin and fibrinogen as described for SABP and GCDFP-15. However, the affinity for these proteins does not appear to have any direct physiological role in the mucosal secretions. On the other hand, EP-GP binds to several bacteria. By electron microscopy the ultrastructural localization is demonstrated of EP-GP to the cell wall of both Streptococcus salivarius HB and its cell appendage- lacking mutant Streptococcus salivarius HB-C12. Concerning this finding we hypothesize on the possible functional aspects of this enigmatic protein EP-GP.
- Publication
Biological Chemistry, 1994, Vol 375, Issue 9, p609
- ISSN
1431-6730
- Publication type
Article