Phospholipases C

Ferguson, K.M., et al. Structure of the high affinity complex of inositol triphosphate with a phospholipase C pleckstrin homology domain. Celt 83 1037-1046, 1995. 

Phosphatidylcholine Apply phospholipase C solution as a band, dry, apply sample solution to enzyme band, stop reaction with hydrochloric acid vapor. sn-l,2-Digly-cerides are produced. [43]... 

Eicosanoids, so named because they are all derived from 20-carbon fatty acids, are ubiquitous breakdown products of phospholipids. In response to appropriate stimuli, cells activate the breakdown of selected phospholipids (Figure 25.27). Phospholipase Ag (Chapter 8) selectively cleaves fatty acids from the C-2 position of phospholipids. Often these are unsaturated fatty acids, among which is arachidonic acid. Arachidonic acid may also be released from phospholipids by the combined actions of phospholipase C (which yields diacyl-glycerols) and diacylglycerol lipase (which releases fatty acids). 

FIGURE 2.7 Production of second messengers inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate (IP3) and diacylglycerol (DAG) through activation of the enzyme phospholipase C. This enzyme is activated by the a- subunit of Gq-protein and also by Py subunits of Gj-protein. IP3 stimulates the release of Ca2+ from intracellular stores while DAG is a potent activator of protein kinase C. 

Phospholipase C, 24 pK0, 125, 144-145 Polar metabolites, 165 Polymorphisms, 4 Polypharmacology, 190-192 Pooled variance, 228 Populations, 226-228, 232 Positive agonism, 49 Potency... 

PH domains consist of about 120 amino acid residues. They do not interact with other proteins, but associate with specific polyphosphoinositides. Consequently, PH domains appear to be important for localizing target proteins to the plasma membrane. Examples of PH domain-containing proteins include phospholipase C andpl20/RasGAP (Fig. 1). 

Pasteurella multocida toxin (PMT) is the major pathogenic factor responsible for atrophic rhinitis, a disease which is characterized by bone loss in the nose of pigs. PMT is a 145 kDa single-chain exotoxin, which activates Goq protein (but not Gan) and stimulates phospholipase C 3. In addition, G12/i3 proteins and subsequently Rho pathways are activated. 

Diacylglycerol is glycerol esterified to two fatty acids at the sn-1 and sn-2 positions. It is a membrane-embedded product of phospholipase C action and an activator of protein kinase C. It is also an intermediate in the biosynthesis of triacylglycerol, phosphatidyletha-nolamine and phosphatidylcholine. 

The NHR contains also the conserved Calcineurin docking site, PxlxIT, required for the physical interaction of NEAT and Calcineurin. Dephosphorylation of at least 13 serines residues in the NHR induces a conformational change that exposes the nuclear localization sequences (NLS), allowing the nuclear translocation of NEAT. Rephosphorylation of these residues unmasks the nuclear export sequences that direct transport back to the cytoplasm. Engagement of receptors such as the antigen receptors in T and B cells is coupled to phospholipase C activation and subsequent production of inositol triphosphate. Increased levels of inositol triphosphate lead to the initial release of intracellular stores of calcium. This early increase of calcium induces opening of the plasma membrane calcium-released-activated-calcium (CRAC) channels,... 

The OP group of receptois share common effector mechanisms. All receptois couple via pertussis toxin-sensitive Go and Gi proteins leading to (i) inhibition of adenylate cyclase (ii) reduction of Ca2+ currents via diverse Ca2+ channels (hi) activation of inward rectifying K+ channels. In addition, the majority of these receptors cause the activation of phospholipase A2 (PLA2), phospholipase C 3 (PLC 3), phospholipase D2 and of MAP (mitogen-activated protein) kinase (Table 3). 

Phospholipases. Figure 2 Representation ofthe domains in the major isozymes of phospholipase C (adapted from [2]). 

Hormonal factors and other stimuli by activating phospholipase C-(3 or -y isoforms stimulate the breakdown of phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate to inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate and diacylglycerol, a reaction called PI response. 

Ap4A, diadenosine tetraphosphate BBG, Brilliant blue green BzATP, 2 - 3 -0-(4-benzoyl-benzoyl)-ATP cAMP, cyclic AMP CCPA, chlorocyclopentyl adenosine CPA, cyclopentyl adenosine CTP, cytosine triphosphate DPCPX, 8-cyclopentyl-1,3-dipnopylxanthine IP3, inosine triphosphate lpsl, diinosine penta phosphate a,p-meATP, a,p-methylene ATP p.y-meATP, p.y-meihylene ATP 2-MeSADP, 2-methylthio ADP 2-MeSAMP, 2-methylthio AMP 2-MeSATP, 2-methylthio ATP NECA, 5 -W-ethylcarboxamido adenosine PPADS, pyridoxal-phosphate-6-azophenyl-2, 4 -disulfonic acid PLC, phospholipase C RB2, reactive blue 2 TNP-ATP, 2, 3 -0-(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl) ATP. 

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