[Molecular interaction between PrP protein and the signal protein 14-3-3 beta]

Bing Du Xue Bao. 2009 May;25(3):208-12.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The molecular interaction between PrP and 14-3-3 beta and the possible interactional domain between two proteins were studied by co-immunoprecipitation, pull down and FRET assays. The results showed that PrP protein could interact with 14-3-3 beta in vitro and in vivo. The domain which responded for the interaction was located at C-terminal of PrP (amino acid residues 106 to 126). This study of the interaction between PrP and 14-3-3 protein further provided the insight into the potential role of 14-3-3 in the biological function of PrP and the pathogenesis of prion disease.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • 14-3-3 Proteins / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Brain / metabolism
  • Cricetinae
  • Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Immunoprecipitation
  • Prions / metabolism*
  • Protein Binding
  • Rabbits

Substances

  • 14-3-3 Proteins
  • Prions