Papers by Herwig Ponstingl
Journal of Cell Science, Dec 1, 1996
We identified a novel human protein serine/threonine phosphatase cDNA, designated protein phospha... more We identified a novel human protein serine/threonine phosphatase cDNA, designated protein phosphatase 6 (PP6) by using a homology-based polymerase chain reaction. The predicted amino acid sequence indicates a 35 kDa protein showing high homology to other protein phosphatases including human PP2A (57%), human PP4 (59%), rat PPV (98%), Drosophila PPV (74%), Schizosaccharomyces pombe ppe1 (68%) and Saccharomyces cerevisiae Sit4p (61%). In human cells, three forms of PP6 mRNA were found with highest levels of expression in testis, heart and skeletal muscle. The PP6 protein was detected in lysates of human heart muscle and in bull testis. Complementation studies using a temperature sensitive mutant strain of S. cerevisiae SIT4, which is required for the G1 to S transition of the cell cycle, showed that PP6 can rescue the mutant growth arrest. In addition, a loss of function mutant of S. pombe ppe1, described as a gene interacting with the pim1/spi1 mitotic checkpoint and involved in cell shape control, can be complemented by expression of human PP6. These data indicate that human PP6 is a functional homologue of budding yeast Sit4p and fission yeast ppe1, implying a function of PP6 in cell cycle regulation.
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Springer eBooks, 1969
Antibodies are proteins which are produced in vertebrates after stimulation with an antigen. They... more Antibodies are proteins which are produced in vertebrates after stimulation with an antigen. They are specifically directed against the antigen which has caused their production.
FEBS Letters, Jun 2, 1997
The Saccharomyces cerevisiae proteins Spt4p, Spt5p and Spt6p are involved in transcriptional repr... more The Saccharomyces cerevisiae proteins Spt4p, Spt5p and Spt6p are involved in transcriptional repression by modulating the structure of chromatin. From HeLa cells we have purified a human homologue of Spt5p, SuptShp, and show here that the protein is reversibly phosphorylated in mitosis. The cloned cDNA predicts a protein of 1087 residues with 31% identity to yeast Spt5p. It includes an acidic N-terminus, a putative nuclear localization signal and a C-terminal region containing two different repeated motifs.
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Methods in Enzymology, 1995
Publisher Summary Ran is a Ras-related protein found predominantly in the nucleus, with a conspic... more Publisher Summary Ran is a Ras-related protein found predominantly in the nucleus, with a conspicuous acidic carboxy-terminal sequence devoid of an attachment signal for prenylation, and therefore representing a separate family among the Ras-related proteins. It has been highly conserved in divergent species ranging from humans to protozoa, yeasts, and plants. Ran has been reported to be involved in the import of proteins with nuclear localization signals into the nucleus. It is not known how these functions are correlated or whether they reflect a single central aspect of Ran function. Strikingly, GTP hydrolysis appears to be required for these functions, judging from their impairment by Ran mutants deficient in GTP hydrolysis that were modeled after the permanently active form of Ras. Another prominent feature is the abundance of the main components of the RCC1–Ran pathway.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Nov 1, 1990
A 47-kDa human nuclear protein recognized by antikinetochore autoimmune sera is homologous with t... more A 47-kDa human nuclear protein recognized by antikinetochore autoimmune sera is homologous with the protein encoded by RCC1, a gene implicated in onset of chromosome condensation (amino acid sequence/autoantigen/mitosis/posttranslational modification/CREST syndrome)
Biochemical Society Transactions, Nov 1, 1996
Biochemistry, Dec 1, 1992
Two peptides from the C-terminal region of the major 8-tubulin isotype (400-436 and 400-445) that... more Two peptides from the C-terminal region of the major 8-tubulin isotype (400-436 and 400-445) that include the critical areas for interaction with MAP2 and tau were examined to determine their conformations in aqueous solution. Despite a high theoretical potential for a-helix formation, CD spectroscopy showed that these peptides consisted primarily of random coil with some reverse turn. This was unaffected by the presence of counterions to the negatively charged side chains (Ca2+, Mg2+), but did change when the side-chain charges were neutralized by lowering the pH; under these conditions, the a-helix content of the longer peptide rose to 25% and the C-terminal truncated peptide to 15%. The peptides also adopt a-helical structure in the presence of trifluoroethanol, the truncated peptide again attaining a lower maximum percentage. The @(400-445) peptide was also studied by 1-D and 2-D N M R techniques. The results indicate that at pH 5.6 or 7 in an aqueous solution the peptide is extremely flexible and lacks regular secondary structure, consistent with the CD results. Both peptides inhibited microtubule-associated proteinstimulated tubulin assembly, with the longer peptide being about 4 times as inhibitory as the smaller peptide. Neither was inhibitory in the absence of microtubule-associated proteins, indicating that interaction with this species was necessary for inhibition. The greater activity of the longer peptide could be due to the extra negative charges in this peptide and/or the greater tendency of this peptide to form an a-helical structure under the appropriate conditions. The C-terminal regions of the a-and &subunits of tubulin are known to be important in the control of the polymerization of the protein into microtubules. A number of studies have demonstrated that these regions contain binding sites for the microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs) MAP2 and tau (
Cell Biology International Reports, Sep 1, 1990
PubMed, Mar 1, 1985
The seven major desmosomal polypeptides from isolated bovine muzzle desmosomes ranging from Mr 75... more The seven major desmosomal polypeptides from isolated bovine muzzle desmosomes ranging from Mr 75 000 to 250 000 were separated by gel electrophoresis, isolated and characterized with respect to their amino acid composition and sugar content. The two largest polypeptides (bands 1 and 2), i.e. desmoplakins I and II, are similar in their amino acid composition, confirming our previous immunological and biochemical data, and display a relatively high glycine content. In contrast, the other two cytoplasmic components also believed to be associated with the desmosomal plaque, i.e. polypeptides of bands 5 (Mr 83 000) and 6 (Mr 75 000), differ significantly in their amino acid composition from the desmoplakins and from each other. All four candidate polypeptides for plaque association, i.e. bands 1, 2, 5, and 6, show no significant glycosylation. The glycoproteins 4a and 4b (Mr 115 000 and 130 000) are similar in their amino acid composition, peptide analysis and immunological reactivity. Both are relatively rich in mannose and galactose but also contain sialic acid. Our determinations also indicate that the two polypeptides differ significantly in their N-acetylglucosamine and mannose content. Most, if not all, of the sugar residues are associated with a water-soluble fragment of Mr 15 500 obtained after limited digestion with V8 protease. The glycopolypeptides obtained in band 3 (Mr 164 000-175 000) are distinct from the glycopolypeptides 4a and 4b in amino acid composition, sugar content, isoelectric pH values, certain antigenic determinants and in their pattern of cleavage products obtained by treatment with proteases or cyanogen bromide. The results identify polypeptides of bands 3, 4a and 4b as glycosylated with characteristic sugar compositions. It is suggested that the major glycoproteins (bands 3, 4a, 4b) of the desmosome are integral membrane components arranged in a special way conferring resistance to detergent treatment. The possible roles of these glycoproteins in cell recognition and in adhesive functions of the desmosome are discussed.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Dec 1, 1991
We previously reported the purification of a complex of two proteins from human chromatin, consis... more We previously reported the purification of a complex of two proteins from human chromatin, consisting of a 47-kDa component called RCC1, which is a negative regulator of mitosis, and a 25-kDa protein. Here we show that the 25-kDa protein has a ras-related sequence. It binds guanine nucleotides, and excess Mg2+ and GDP or GTP dissociate the complex. Immunofluorescence studies and biochemical properties indicate that this polypeptide, in contrast to most members of the Ras family, is present in the nucleoplasm as a soluble monomer, in 25-fold excess over the complexed form. We designate this polypeptide Ran, for ras-related nuclear protein.
Biochemical Society Transactions, Nov 1, 1996
Cell Biology International Reports, Sep 1, 1990
PubMed, Jan 15, 1990
We have synthesized a new photoreactive vinblastine derivative, 3-[[[2-amino(4-azido-2-nitropheny... more We have synthesized a new photoreactive vinblastine derivative, 3-[[[2-amino(4-azido-2-nitrophenyl)ethyl]amino] carbonyl]-O4-deacetyl-3-de-(methoxycarbonyl)-vincaleukoblastine (NAPAVIN), which absorbs light at around 450 nm. We report here its effects in vitro on multidrug-resistant mouse HD33 Ehrlich-Lettré ascites cells, on Chinese hamster ovary CHRC5S3 cells, on the corresponding drug-sensitive cells, on chemosensitive rat TMA1 mammary carcinoma, and on human SW48 colon carcinoma cells. Cells were incubated with the drug prior to activation by laser light at 457 nm. In Vinca alkaloid-sensitive cells, the short-term effects (30 to 72 h after treatment) of NAPAVIN with and without irradiation on cell proliferation are comparable to those of vinblastine. In drug-resistant cells, NAPAVIN without irradiation reduces the 50% inhibitory concentration 2- to 9-fold, compared with vinblastine. Upon irradiation with an argon laser at 457 nm, the concentration causing 50% inhibition of cell proliferation is further decreased to a total of 9- to 33-fold. Long-term effects (up to 6 wk after treatment) are seen in both sensitive and resistant cells. A single dose of the photoactivated drug causes a 6- to 9-fold larger delay (5 wk) in proliferation, compared with an equal dose of vinblastine.
Humana Press eBooks, 1987
To obtain maximum sequence information from minute amounts of protein, it is desirable to perform... more To obtain maximum sequence information from minute amounts of protein, it is desirable to perform specific and complete cleavage at a limited number of sites. To date this criterion is met by very few methods. We wish to draw attention to a metalloprotease from Pseudomonas fragi which is specific for the amino side of aspartyl residues. It has proven a valuable tool in our structural work on intracellular proteins. The cleavage pattern differs considerably from other enzymes commonly used.
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, Aug 1, 1987
Genomics, May 1, 1997
Using human ACS3-specific primers 5AATTATTCTCTT-Assignment of the Human Serine/ CTGGCATCA3 [nt 23... more Using human ACS3-specific primers 5AATTATTCTCTT-Assignment of the Human Serine/ CTGGCATCA3 [nt 2304-2324 of the (/) strand] and 5TAGGTGGTAAAGTAAGTTGGT3 [nt 2509-2529 of Threonine Protein Phosphatase 4 the (0) strand], the human ACS3 gene was detected only Gene (PPP4C) to Chromosome in a hybrid cell line (GM/NA10826B) containing 100% of human chromosome 2 (data not shown). No amplification 16p11-p12 by Fluorescence in Situ was detected in other cell lines or in the parent cell Hybridization line. To define the location of the gene on chromosome 2 fur-Holger Bastians,* ,1 Heike Krebber,* ,2 Jö rg Hoheisel, † ther, we used the cloned human ACS3 cDNA probe to lo-Sybille Ohl, ‡ Peter Lichter, ‡ Herwig Ponstingl,* ,3 and calize the ACS3 gene on a chromosome spread by fluores-Stefan Joos ‡ cence in situ hybridization (FISH). FISH to BrdU-synchronized metaphase chromosomes was carried out as *Division of Molecular Biology of Mitosis, ‡Division of Organization of previously described (2). At least 50 metaphases were Complex Genomes, and †Division of Molecular-Genetic Genome Analysis, German Cancer Research Center, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, analyzed. A specific FITC signal generated from the biotin-D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany labeled human ACS cDNA was consistently observed on the q34-q35 region of the long arm of chromosome 2 in
Springer eBooks, 2001
The Ras-related GTPase Ran was first isolated as a complex with the chromatin-associated protein ... more The Ras-related GTPase Ran was first isolated as a complex with the chromatin-associated protein RCC1 (Bischoff and Ponstingl, 1991a), which turned out to be its guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF; Bischoff and Ponstingl, 1991b). Ran was mainly found in the nucleus and hence was designated the Ras-related nuclear protein. Most other Ras-related GTPases are present in small total amounts per cell, but attain high local concentrations by attachment to cellular membranes at their sites of action. In contrast, Ran is readily soluble, free to move, and is one of the most abundant proteins in the nucleus. It forms and dissociates transport complexes, depending on the state of its bound nucleotide. Here, we focus on the regulators of this state.
Hoppe-Seyler's Zeitschrift für Physiologische Chemie, 1976
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