Human prostaglandin (PG) E synthase (EC
5.3.99.3
) is a member of a recently recognized protein superfamily consisting of membrane associated proteins involved in eicosanoid and glutathione metabolism (the MAPEG family). Previous designations of the protein are PIG12 and MGST1-L1. PGE synthase was expressed in
Escherichia coli
, and both cytosolic and membrane fractions were prepared. Western blot analysis specifically detected a 15- to 16-kDa protein in the membrane fraction. Both fractions were incubated with prostaglandin H
2
in the presence or absence of reduced glutathione. The membrane but not the cytosolic fraction was found to possess high glutathione-dependent PGE synthase activity (0.25 μmol/min/mg). The human tissue distribution was analyzed by Northern blot analysis. High expression of PGE synthase mRNA was detected in A549 and HeLa cancer cell lines. Intermediate level of expression was demonstrated in placenta, prostate, testis, mammary gland, and bladder whereas low mRNA expression was observed in several other tissues. A549 cells have been used as a model system to study cyclooxygenase-2 induction by IL-1β. If A549 cells were grown in the presence of IL-1β, a significant induction of the PGE synthase was observed by Western blot analysis. Also, Western blot analysis specifically detected a 16-kDa protein in sheep seminal vesicles. In summary, we have identified a human membrane bound PGE synthase. The enzyme activity is glutathione-dependent, and the protein expression is induced by the proinflammatory cytokine IL-1β. PGE synthase is a potential novel target for drug development.
人类前列腺素(PG)E合成酶(EC 5.3.99.3)是一种膜相关蛋白超家族的成员,该超家族包括参与环氧化物和谷胱甘肽代谢的膜相关蛋白(MAPEG家族)。该蛋白的先前名称为PIG12和MGST1-L1。PGE合成酶在大肠杆菌中表达,并制备了细胞质和膜分离物。Western blot分析特异性地检测到膜分离物中的15-至16-kDa蛋白质。在还原型谷胱甘肽的存在下,两个分离物均与前列腺素H2一起孵育或不孵育。发现膜分离物而不是细胞质分离物具有高谷胱甘肽依赖性PGE合成酶活性(0.25μmol/min/mg)。通过Northern blot分析分析了人类组织分布。在A549和HeLa癌细胞系中检测到高水平的PGE合成酶mRNA表达。在胎盘、前列腺、睾丸、乳腺和膀胱中表现出中等水平的表达,而在其他几种组织中观察到低水平的mRNA表达。 A549细胞已被用作研究IL-1β诱导环氧合酶-2的模型系统。如果A549细胞在IL-1β的存在下生长,则通过Western blot分析观察到PGE合成酶的显着诱导。此外,Western blot分析特异性地检测到羊精囊中的16-kDa蛋白质。总之,我们已经确定了一种人类膜结合的PGE合成酶。酶活性依赖于谷胱甘肽,并且蛋白质表达受到促炎细胞因子IL-1β的诱导。 PGE合成酶是药物开发的潜在新靶点。