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Partial characterization of two cathepsin D family aspartic peptidases of clonorchis sinensis

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Authors

Kang, Jung-Mi; Yoo, Won-Gi; Le, Huong Giang; Thai, Th. Lam; Hong, Sung-Jong; Sohn, Woon-Mok; Na, Byoung-Kuk

Issue Date
2019-12
Publisher
대한기생충학ㆍ열대의학회
Citation
The Korean Journal of Parasitology, Vol.57 No.6, pp.671-680
Abstract
Cathepsin D (CatD, EC 3.4.23.5) is a member belonging to the subfamily of aspartic endopeptidases, which are classified into the MEROPS clan AA, family A1. Helminth parasites express a large set of different peptidases that play pivotal roles in parasite biology and pathophysiology. However, CatD is less well known than the other classes of peptidases in terms of biochemical properties and biological functions. In this study, we identified 2 novel CatDs (CsCatD1 and CsCatD2) of Clonorchis sinensis and partially characterized their properties. Both CsCatDs represent typical enzymes sharing amino acid residues and motifs that are tightly conserved in the CatD superfamily of proteins. Both CsCatDs showed similar patterns of expression in different developmental stages of C. sinensis, but CsCatD2 was also expressed in metacercariae. CsCatD2 was mainly expressed in the intestines and eggs of C. sinensis. Sera obtained from rats experimentally infected with C. sinensis reacted with recombinant CsCatD2 beginning 2 weeks after infection and the antibody titers were gradually increased by maturation of the parasite. Structural analysis of CsCatD2 revealed a bilobed enzyme structure consisting of 2 antiparallel beta-sheet domains packed against each other forming a homodimeric structure. These results suggested a plausible biological role of CsCatD2 in the nutrition and reproduction of parasite and its potential utility as a serodiagnostic antigen in clonorchiasis.
ISSN
0023-4001
URI
https://hdl.handle.net/10371/200514
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3347/kjp.2019.57.6.671
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