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MCB Block III Proteins
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Biochemistry
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03/11/2012

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Term
Flippases
Definition
flips specific phospholipids across membrane
Term
Scrambalases
Definition
nonspecific scrambling
Term
Spectrin
Definition
reinforces bilayer and deformable network
Term
Band 3
Definition
multipass protein that attaches to ankyrin to provide support
Term
Ankyrin
Definition
Binds to Band 3 and spectrin
Term
Glycophorin
Definition
single pass protein that attaches to band 4.1 and actin
Term
Band 4.1
Definition
binds spectrin cytoskeleton to glycophorin
Term
L-selectins
Definition
bind to addressins for cell recognition
Term
Nucleoporin
Definition
glycoproteins of NPC
Term
RanGAP
Definition
hydrolyzes RanGTP --> RanGDP
Term
RanGEF
Definition
phosphorylates RanGDP --> RanGTP
Term
Exportin
Definition
Binds to NES on cargo protein and nucleoporin
Term
Importin
Definition
Binds to NLS on cargo protein and nucleoporin
Term
hnRNP
Definition
Binds to exportin via NES on hnRNPs (RNA-protein complex)
Term
Lamin B
Definition
variant of LMNB gene. Lamin B binds to emerin and other IM proteins
Term
Lamins A and C
Definition
splice variants of LMNA. Lamins A and C bind to Lamin B and heterochromatin
Term
cdk1
Definition
phosphorylates nuclear lamin during prophase
Term
emerin
Definition
inner membrane protein - deficiency leads to emery-dreifuss muscle dystrophy
Term
SMN
Definition
ensures proper formation of snRNPs in cytoplasm. Mutation causes SMA.
Term
snRNPs
Definition
Enters speckles where mRNA processing/cleaving occurs
Term
snoRNPs
Definition
Enters nucleolus where rRNA processing occurs --> protein
Term
SRP
Definition
binds to ER signal sequence
Term
SRP-receptor
Definition
binds to SRP to form SRP complex
Term
Translocon
Definition
translocates proteins destined for rER-Golgi route
Term
Protein disulfide isomerase (PDI)
Definition
oxidation of free SH groups on cysteine -> S-S bonds
Term
BiP
Definition
pulls translocating protein in
Term
Calnexin/Calreticulin
Definition
folds misfolded or unfolded proteins
Term
CFTR
Definition
Cl- ion channels
Term
LDL-R
Definition
receptor for LDLs
Term
Arf-GEF
Definition
recruits Arf/Sar
Term
Arf-GTP/GDP
Definition
promotes coat protein assembly
Term
v-snare
Definition
binds to t-snare of target membrane
Term
t-snare
Definition
binds to v-snare of vesicle for membrane fusion
Term
N-acetylglucosamine methyltransferase
Definition
When lacking m6p tag, it cannot be found in lysosome leading to mucolipidosis II
Term
SKL
Definition
Free ribosomes synthesize peroxisomal proteins with SKL tag
Term
Mitochondrial signal sequence
Definition
mitochondrial proteins to be sent to mitochondria
Term
KDEL
Definition
ER signal sequence attached to soluble proteins
Term
KKXX
Definition
ER signal sequence attached to membrane proteins
Term
M6P
Definition
Cis golgi face phosphorylates mannose residues of lysosomal proteins
Term
Sialic Acid (NANA)
Definition
Sialic acid added in Trans
Term
KDEL-R
Definition
binds to KDEL of resident ER proteins to form COP-I coated vesicles
Term
Adaptins
Definition
adaptins bind to cargo receptors and allows for clathrin to bind
Term
Clathrin
Definition
clathrin binds to adaptin changing contour of membrane
Term
Dynamin GTPase
Definition
pinches off membrane to form vesicle with clathrin coat
Term
Rab GTP
Definition
Rab GTPase helps docking of vesicle by favoring interaction btwn v and t-snares
Term
NSF/SNAP
Definition
Disassembly of Snare complex and final fusion
Term
Rab Effector
Definition
Rab effector (tethering protein) binds to Rab to bend and allow snare complex to form
Term
Synaptobrevin
Definition
binds to Syntaxin
Term
Syntaxin
Definition
binds to Synaptobrevin
Term
Synaptotagmin
Definition
Senses influx of Ca++ that triggers binding of synaptobrevin and syntaxin
Term
acetylcholine
Definition
Flaccid paralysis @ Neuromuscular junction
Term
GABA and glycine
Definition
Spastic paralysis in motor neurons
Term
Tetanospasmin
Definition
Tetanus toxin that cleaves synaptobrevin
Term
Opsonins
Definition
Proteins like complement, antibodies, bac oligosaccharides, apoptotic cell membranes
Term
lipofuscin
Definition
residual bodies (indigestible materials)
Term
Adaptins
Definition
Clathrin coated vesicles form via AP complexes and through receptor-mediated endocytosis
Term
Caveolae proteins
Definition
Invaginations of PM with caveolae (transmembrane) proteins form vesicles
Term
N-acetylglucosamine phosphotransferase
Definition
Phosphorylates mannose residues on N-linked glycosylated proteins (acid hydrolases)
Term
V-type ATPases
Definition
Pumps H+ into lysosome thru ATP hydrolysis
Term
monoubiquitin
Definition
Proteins destined for endosome to get degraded will be monoubiquitinated (receptors get monoubi.)
Term
Catalase
Definition
Breaks down XS H2O2
Term
peroxins
Definition
allows import proteins into thru this channel WITH ATP
Term
PEX genes
Definition
genes that code for peroxins
Term
Oxidases
Definition
Oxidizes organic compounds to remove H+s making H2O2 as product
Term
Xanthine oxidase
Definition
Breaking down purines (A and G) into Uric acid
Term
cardiolipin
Definition
produced in outer membrane, incorporated into inner membrane (impermeability)
Term
porins
Definition
Integral proteins for free diffusion of small molecules and ions
Term
TOM
Definition
Translocates larger proteins
Term
TIM
Definition
Translocates larger matrix proteins
Term
ATP synthase
Definition
Uses energy from electrochemical gradient to produce ATP. Allows for coupling in Oxidation-Phosphorylation.
Term
Thermogenin (uncoupling protein [UCP])
Definition
Uncouples Oxidation-phosphorylation, instead allowing H+ flow to make heat
Term
ROS
Definition
e- bind to O2 producing O2-
Term
Superoxide dismutase
Definition
converts O2- to H2O2
Term
Glutathione peroxidase
Definition
Converts H2O2 to H2O
Term
BAX and BAD
Definition
Pro-apoptotic Bcl2 proteins that creates pores in outer membrane
Term
HSP70
Definition
Imported into Mt via TOM and prevents folding of Mt protein
Term
HSP60
Definition
assists in folding proteins WITH ATP
Term
DNA poly gamma
Definition
Replicates Mt DNA
Term
POLG2
Definition
Codes for DNA poly gamma
Term
TWINKLE
Definition
codes for Mt Helicase
Term
AZT
Definition
binds to DNA by RTs (supposed to influence normal DNA poly, but affects DNA poly gamma)
Term
ligand
Definition
binds to receptors on cell membrane
Term
Kinases
Definition
Phosphorylates proteins or sends catalytic subunits into nucleus
Term
Phosphorylases
Definition
Dephosphorylates proteins
Term
G proteins
Definition
Involved in signaling (GTP/GDP bound)
Term
GPCR
Definition
Ligand binds to receptor causing cascade of signals w/ G proteins
Term
Adenylyl cyclase
Definition
Membrane-bound enzyme that converts ATP to cAMP
Term
cAMP
Definition
2nd messenger from effector protein, adenylyl cyclase
Term
PDE
Definition
Ends cell response by converting cAMP to 5'AMP
Term
PLC
Definition
membrane-bound effector enzyme: converts Inositolphospholipid to IP3 and DAG
Term
IP3
Definition
2nd messenger from PLC that activates Ca++ channels, Ca binds Ca binding protein, activates PKC, activates TFs
Term
DAG
Definition
2nd messenger from PLC that activates PKC, activates TFs
Term
RTK
Definition
Receptor w/ Intrinsic tyrosine kinase activity
Term
Gs/GI
Definition
subunits of G protein that bind to adenylyl cyclase
Term
Gq
Definition
Subunits of G protein that bind to PLC
Term
PI3K
Definition
Intermembrane signaling molecule activated by RTK
Term
PIP2
Definition
pre-activated 2nd messenger
Term
PIP3
Definition
activated 2nd messenger
Term
Pten
Definition
converts PIP3 back into PIP2
Term
PKB (AKT)
Definition
Kinase that is activated by PI3K (RTK) pathway
Term
Bcl-2
Definition
Bcl-2 family proteins that inhibit proapoptotic Bcl-2 proteins (BAX and BAD) from forming holes
Term
GRB2
Definition
adapter protein binding to dimerised RTK
Term
SOS (GEF)
Definition
GRB2 recruits SOS
Term
Ras G protein
Definition
SOS recruits Ras and activates it
Term
Raf
Definition
Ras-GTP activates Raf
Term
MEK
Definition
Raf phosphorylates MEK
Term
MAPK
Definition
MEK phosphorylates MAPK
Term
Fos/Jun
Definition
MAPK activates TFs, Fos and Jun (GFs, GFRs, Cell cycle proteins)
Term
GLUTs
Definition
Activated Ras stimulates transcription of GLUTs in insulin pathway for RTK
Term
JAK/STAT
Definition
Involved in signaling for Cytokine receptors (signal transduction and activation of transcription)
Term
ILK (Integrin linked kinase)
Definition
Cooperative integrin and RTK signaling
Term
FAK (Focal adhesion Kinase)
Definition
Controls migration, proliferation, growth, differentiation, apoptosis
Term
Dynein
Definition
Motor protein that moves from + to - end (retrograde)
Term
Kinesin
Definition
Motor protein that moves from - to + end (anterograde)
Term
Centrioles
Definition
Conformation of 9 triplet MTs to form MTOCs
Term
alpha/beta tubulin
Definition
dimers that allow for polymerization of MTs
Term
gamma tubulin
Definition
made of MTs that create a nucleating center on the edge of centrosomes
Term
MAP
Definition
MT Associating Protein that binds to MTs and stabilizes them
Term
Tau
Definition
a MAP that when hyperphosphorylated will cause formation of NFTs
Term
Beta amyloid peptide
Definition
Build up of beta amyloid peptides in Alzheimers (due to secretase cleaving wrong)
Term
dynein ATPase
Definition
hydrolyzes ATP to ADP so that dynein can move its arms
Term
linking proteins
Definition
link proteins so that bending occurs instead of sliding for cilia and flagella
Term
Colchicine
Definition
Used to treat gout
Term
Vincristine, Vinblastine
Definition
treatment of cancers with high mitotic index
Term
Paclitaxel (Taxol)
Definition
blocks mitosis (can't break down mitotic spindle) - treatment of cancer
Term
Lamin A,B,C
Definition
Inner lining of NE
Term
Vimentin
Definition
Fibroblasts, endothelial cells
Term
GFAP
Definition
Astrocytes, Schwann cells
Term
Keratin
Definition
Involved in Epidermolysis diseases
Term
G-actin
Definition
monomers that gather to form F-actin with ATP
Term
F-actin
Definition
MFs made of G-actin
Term
Arp 2/3
Definition
Signals for nucleation of G-actin (preferably on pre-existing actin filament)
Term
Profilin
Definition
Encourages ADP-->ATP on G-actin to form dimers and trimers
Term
Formin
Definition
Signals for nucleation of G-actin (straight chains)
Term
Cofilin
Definition
Denucleates or disassembles at minus end
Term
Gelosin
Definition
Caps plus end
Term
Thymosin
Definition
In constant fight with profilin by preventing polymerization
Term
Myosin II
Definition
Contractile motor protein (muscle and nonmuscle)
Term
alpha actinin
Definition
Loose packing of stress fibers (allowing space for myosin heads to interact)
Term
Fimbrin
Definition
Tight packing of bundles
Term
Integrin
Definition
Connects stress fibers to ECM
Term
Villin
Definition
Creates web-like network in villi (contrast to Fimbrin)
Term
Spectrin
Definition
Forms actin cytoskeleton to ankyrin which binds band 3
Term
Dystrophin
Definition
complex found in muscle that allows actin cytoskeleton to bind sarcolemma
Term
Vinculin
Definition
Allows actin cytoskeleton to bind to ECM via focal adhesions
Term
rac GTPase
Definition
activation of nucleating proteins (like arp2/3, formins and other arps)
Term
cdc42 GTPase
Definition
Filipodia
Term
rho GTPase
Definition
actin cytoskeleton activation
Term
WASP
Definition
Mutation leads to Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
Term
Cytochalasins
Definition
blocks ATP hydrolysis & prevents depolymerization
Term
Phallodin
Definition
blocks depolymerization
Term
TnT,TnI, TnC
Definition
the troponin complex that binds to myosin and regulates with Ca++
Term
Dystrophin adapter protein (DAP) complex
Definition
Dystrophin, alpha actinin, Grb-2, etc etc
Term
Emerin
Definition
peripheral protein that binds to lamin B
Term
Sarcoglycans
Definition
Part of sarcolemma glycocalyx that links actin cytoskeleton to BM
Term
laminin
Definition
links to dystroglycan allowing sarcolemma to adhere to BM
Term
Utrophin
Definition
Fetal version of dystrophin that has been triggered for upregulation
Term
Collagen
Definition
Resists tension, tensile strength of tissues
Term
hydroxyproline
Definition
a.a. residue of collagen and elastin only
Term
Hydroxylysine
Definition
glycosylated in formation of collagen fibers (not in elastins)
Term
lysyl oxidase
Definition
deaminates lysine and hydroxylysine into having reactive aldehydes
Term
collagen types I, II, III, V
Definition
Most ECM
Term
Collagen type IV
Definition
where BM is needed
Term
Collagen type VII
Definition
binds to laminin below BM
Term
Collagen types VI, IX, XII
Definition
Organize fibrils in ECM by binding to fibrillar collagens
Term
MMP1
Definition
Collagenase I
Term
MMP2
Definition
Collagenase IV
Term
Fibrillin
Definition
binds and assembles elastin
Term
elastase
Definition
degrades elastin
Term
alpha-1 antitrypsin (AT)
Definition
inhibits degradation of elastin in lungs by elastase
Term
Hyaluronan
Definition
unique proteoglycan - nonsulfated GAG made by enzyme on basal ep. Surface
Term
Aggregan
Definition
aggrecan proteoglycans gather on hyaluronic acid (forms core)
Term
Laminin
Definition
adhesive glycoprotein that anchors ep. Cells to BL
Term
perlecans and syndecans
Definition
HSPG that mediates interaction btwn laminins and type IV collagen (also gather growth factors)
Term
entactin
Definition
binds to laminin and collagen IV
Term
Fibronectin
Definition
Connects cells to all ECMs (except Basal lamina)
Term
RGD
Definition
binding site for integrins
Term
Syndecans
Definition
transmembrane protein that links fibronectin to collagen
Term
Integrin
Definition
principle cell receptors for binding ECM (collagen, laminin, fibronectin)
Term
Vinculin and Talin
Definition
modulates interaction btwn integrins and actin in focal adhesions
Term
alpha actinin
Definition
links actin stress fibers to create space for myosin II
Term
FAKs
Definition
regulate Rho GTPase, (Mapk and PI3K pathway)
Term
plectin
Definition
binds IFs to integrins in hemidesmosomes
Term
Collagen VII
Definition
binds hemidesmosomes to CT
Term
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteases (TIMPs)
Definition
to control collagenase activity during cell migration and invasion
Term
claudin
Definition
tightly binds cell to cell
Term
occludin
Definition
tightly binds cell to cell
Term
cadherins
Definition
adhering molecules in anchoring junctions (adherins and desmosomes)
Term
catenins
Definition
allows actin to bind to E-cadherins
Term
desmoplakin
Definition
intracellular anchor proteins btwn specific cadherins and Ifs
Term
plakoglobin
Definition
intracellular anchor proteins btwn specific cadherins and Ifs
Term
connexons
Definition
2 connexons make gap junction
Term
connexins
Definition
6 connexins make 1 connexon
Term
connexin-32
Definition
allows for nutrient transport between schwann cells
Term
selectins
Definition
carbohydrate-binding proteins - Ca++ dependent
Term
addressins
Definition
L-selectins bind to addressins
Term
E-selectin
Definition
binds to oligosaccharide chains of WBC and allows leukocyte 'rolling'
Term
ICAM
Definition
binds to integrins in activated WBCs and allows for strong adhesion
Term
Beta 2 integrin
Definition
Integrin that allows for ICAM interaction, without it LAD…
Term
FGFR3
Definition
constitutive expression of FGFR3 inhibits chondrocyte proliferation leading to Achondroplasia
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