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- Title
Atypical properties displayed by annexin A9, a novel member of the annexin family of Ca<sup>2+</sup> and lipid binding proteins
- Authors
Goebeler, Verena; Ruhe, Daniela; Gerke, Volker; Rescher, Ursula
- Abstract
Annexin A9 is a novel member of the annexin family of Ca2+ and phospholipid binding proteins which has so far only been identified in EST data bases and whose deduced protein sequence shows mutations in residues considered crucial for Ca2+ coordination in other annexins. To elucidate whether the annexin A9 protein is expressed as such and to characterize its biochemical properties we probed cell extracts with specific anti-annexin A9 antibodies and developed a recombinant expression system. We show that the protein is found in HepG2 hepatoma cell lysates and that a green fluorescent protein-tagged form is abundantly expressed in the cytosol of HeLa cells. Recombinant expression in bacteria yields a soluble protein that can be enriched by conventional chromatographic procedures. The protein is capable of binding phosphatidylserine containing liposomes albeit only at Ca2+ concentrations exceeding 2 mM. Moreover and in contrast to other annexins this binding appears to be irreversible as the liposome-bound annexin A9 cannot be released by Ca2+ chelation. These results indicate that annexin A9 is a unique member of the annexin family whose intracellular activity is not subject to Ca2+ regulation.
- Subjects
BIOLOGICAL membranes; ANNEXINS
- Publication
FEBS Letters, 2003, Vol 546, Issue 2/3, p359
- ISSN
0014-5793
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1016/S0014-5793(03)00634-3