The vomeronasal receptor V2R2 does not require escort molecules for expression in heterologous systems.
Authors:Silvotti L, Giannini G, Tirindelli R,
Journal:Chem Senses
PubMed ID:15647459
'In rodents, many behavioural responses are triggered by pheromones. These molecules are believed to bind and activate two families of G-protein coupled receptors, namely V1Rs and V2Rs, which are specifically expressed in the chemosensory neurons of the vomeronasal organ. V2Rs are homologous with Group 3 of G-protein-coupled receptors, which includes ... More
Identification of Novel SH3 Domain Ligands for the Src Family Kinase Hck. WISKOTT-ALDRICH SYNDROME PROTEIN (WASP), WASP-INTERACTING PROTEIN (WIP), AND ELMO1.
Authors: Scott Margaret Porter; Zappacosta Francesca; Kim Eun Young; Annan Roland S; Miller W Todd;
Journal:J Biol Chem
PubMed ID:12029088
'The importance of the SH3 domain of Hck in kinase regulation, substrate phosphorylation, and ligand binding has been established. However, few in vivo ligands are known for the SH3 domain of Hck. In this study, we used mass spectrometry to identify approximately 25 potential binding partners for the SH3 domain ... More
Allocation of helper T-cell epitope immunodominance according to three-dimensional structure in the human immunodeficiency virus type I envelope glycoprotein gp120.
Authors: Dai G; Steede N K; Landry S J;
Journal:J Biol Chem
PubMed ID:11551929
'The specificity and intensity of CD4(+) helper T-cell responses determine the effectiveness of immune effector functions. Promiscuously immunodominant helper T-cell epitopes in the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) envelope glycoprotein gp120 could be important in the development of broadly protective immunity, but the underlying mechanisms of immunodominance and promiscuity remain poorly ... More
Expression, purification, and characterization of an activated cytokine-suppressive anti-inflammatory drug-binding protein 2 (CSBP2) kinase from baculovirus-infected insect cells.
Authors: Cai X Y; Shanahan M; Miller K; Gommoll C; Lundell D; Zavodny P; Dalie B;
Journal:Protein Expr Purif
PubMed ID:9226723
'An activated form of the human cytokine-suppressive anti-inflammatory drug-binding protein 2 (CSBP2) kinase was expressed in Spodoptera frugiperda (SF9) cells from a baculovirus vector. To maximize expression and to facilitate purification of the recombinant protein, CSBP2 kinase was expressed as a carboxy-terminal fusion protein to glutathione S-transferase (GST). Under optimal ... More
Kinesin Superfamily Motor Protein KIF17 and mLin-10 in NMDA Receptor-Containing Vesicle Transport
'Experiments with vesicles containing N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)receptor 2B (NR2B subunit) show that they are transported alongmicrotubules by KIF17, a neuron-specific molecular motor in neuronaldendrites. Selective transport is accomplished by direct interaction of theKIF17 tail with a PDZ domain of mLin-10 (Mint1/X11), which is aconstituent of a large protein complex including mLin-2 ... More