WO2001047964A1 - Nouveau polypeptide, helicase atp-dependante 68, et polynucleotide codant pour ce polypeptide - Google Patents

Nouveau polypeptide, helicase atp-dependante 68, et polynucleotide codant pour ce polypeptide Download PDF

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WO2001047964A1
WO2001047964A1 PCT/CN2000/000581 CN0000581W WO0147964A1 WO 2001047964 A1 WO2001047964 A1 WO 2001047964A1 CN 0000581 W CN0000581 W CN 0000581W WO 0147964 A1 WO0147964 A1 WO 0147964A1
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  • the present invention belongs to the field of biotechnology. Specifically, the present invention describes a new polypeptide, an "ATP-dependent helicase protein 68, and a polynucleotide sequence encoding the polypeptide. The present invention also relates to the polynucleotide and Preparation method and application of polypeptide.
  • the role of these proteins in the body is ATP-dependent.
  • the distribution of such proteins in the body is very extensive.
  • the presence of this protein is found in various organisms, which constitutes a large family of proteins, namely ATP-dependent Helicase superfamily.
  • RNA structure such as the splicing of precursor RNA, the assembly of spliceosome, and protein translation are all necessary regulatory steps. These processes are usually regulated by various helicases. Helicases are detected in many biological systems where R plays an important role. They are widely distributed in various tissues and organs from prokaryotes (including viruses) to lower and higher organisms. They are involved in cell and mitochondrial division, RNA editing, rRNA processing, transcription initiation, nuclear mRNA transport, and mRNA Degradation and other processes.
  • Helicases are considered to be important factors in cell development and differentiation, and some of them also play a role in the transcription and replication of viral single-stranded RNA [Arr i E i sen, John C. Lucches i, Bioes says, 1998 , 20: 634-641]. It provides effective means for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer, nervous system diseases and immune system diseases in vivo.
  • members of the ATP-dependent helicase superfamily contain multiple conserved sequence motifs, some of which are specific to members of the family; while others exist not only in members of the family, but also in some ATP-binding proteins Also exists.
  • One of these sequence motifs is the "D-E-A-D box” and is present in the B motif of the ATP-binding protein.
  • Other members of the helicase superfamily contain a "DEAH box", which has histidine residues in place of asparagine in the "DEAD box".
  • the structure motif of the helicase superfamily is special.
  • D-E-A-D box and "D-E-A-H box” both exist in the B structure motif of the ATP-dependent helicase.
  • the B structure motifs of all members of this family contain the following consensus sequence fragments:
  • ATP-dependent helicase is an important regulator in the process of cell development and differentiation. It is usually associated with some diseases of the nervous system and immune system in the body. Disease, cancer and cancer.
  • ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 protein plays an important role in important functions of the body as described above, and it is believed that a large number of proteins are involved in these regulatory processes, there has been a need in the art to identify more ATP-dependent solutions that participate in these processes.
  • Helicase protein 68 protein especially the amino acid sequence of this protein is identified. Isolation of the new ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 protein encoding gene also provides the basis for research to determine its role in health and disease states. This protein may form the basis for developing diagnostic and / or therapeutic drugs for the disease, so it is important to isolate its coding for DM.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a recombinant vector containing a polynucleotide encoding an ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a genetically engineered host cell comprising a polynucleotide encoding an ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing an ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide an antibody against the polypeptide ⁇ ⁇ ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 of the present invention.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide mimetic compounds, antagonists, agonists, and inhibitors against the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 of the polypeptide of the present invention.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for diagnosing and treating diseases associated with abnormalities of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • the present invention relates to an isolated polypeptide, which is of human origin and comprises: a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No. 2, or a conservative variant, biologically active fragment or derivative thereof.
  • the polypeptide is a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2.
  • the invention also relates to an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence or a variant thereof selected from the group consisting of:
  • sequence of the polynucleotide is one selected from the group consisting of: (a) having SEQ ID NO: 1 A sequence of positions 176-2035; and (b) a sequence of positions 1-2248 in SEQ ID NO: 1.
  • the invention further relates to a vector, in particular an expression vector, containing the polynucleotide of the invention; a host cell genetically engineered with the vector, including a transformed, transduced or transfected host cell; and a method comprising culturing said Host cell and method of preparing the polypeptide of the present invention by recovering the expression product.
  • a vector in particular an expression vector, containing the polynucleotide of the invention
  • a host cell genetically engineered with the vector including a transformed, transduced or transfected host cell
  • a method comprising culturing said Host cell and method of preparing the polypeptide of the present invention by recovering the expression product.
  • the invention also relates to an antibody capable of specifically binding to a polypeptide of the invention.
  • the invention also relates to a method for screening compounds that mimic, activate, antagonize or inhibit the activity of an ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 protein, which comprises utilizing a polypeptide of the invention.
  • the invention also relates to compounds obtained by this method.
  • the present invention also relates to a method for detecting a disease or susceptibility to disease associated with abnormal expression of an ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 protein in vitro, comprising detecting a mutation in the polypeptide or a polynucleotide sequence encoding the same in a biological sample, or Detection of the amount or biological activity of a polypeptide of the invention in a biological sample.
  • the invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition
  • a pharmaceutical composition comprising a polypeptide of the invention or a mimetic thereof, an activator, an antagonist or an inhibitor, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
  • the present invention also relates to the use of the polypeptide and / or polynucleotide of the present invention for the preparation of a medicament for treating cancer, developmental disease or immune disease or other diseases caused by abnormal expression of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 ⁇ .
  • FIG. 1 is a comparison diagram of amino acid sequence homology of the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 of the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 in 331-379 of the present invention at a total of 49 amino acids and domains.
  • the upper sequence is the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68, and the lower sequence is the ATP-dependent helicase family protein domain.
  • ⁇ "and”: “and”. “Indicate that the probability of the same amino acid appearing between two sequences decreases in sequence.
  • Figure 2 shows the polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) of the isolated ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • 68KDa is the molecular weight of the protein.
  • the arrow indicates the isolated protein band.
  • Nucleic acid sequence refers to an oligonucleotide, a nucleotide or a polynucleotide and a fragment or part thereof, and may also refer to a genomic or synthetic DNA or RNA, they can be single-stranded or double-stranded, representing the sense or antisense strand.
  • amino acid sequence refers to an oligopeptide, peptide, polypeptide or protein sequence and fragments or portions thereof.
  • amino acid sequence in the present invention relates to the amino acid sequence of a naturally occurring protein molecule, such "polypeptide” or “protein” does not mean to limit the amino acid sequence to a complete natural amino acid related to the protein molecule .
  • a protein or polynucleotide “variant” refers to an amino acid sequence having one or more amino acids or nucleotide changes or a polynucleotide sequence encoding it. The changes may include deletions, insertions or substitutions of amino acids or nucleotides in the amino acid sequence or nucleotide sequence. Variants can have "conservative" changes in which the substituted amino acid has a structural or chemical property similar to the original amino acid, such as the replacement of isoleucine with leucine. Variants can also have non-conservative changes, such as replacing glycine with tryptophan.
  • “Deletion” refers to the deletion of one or more amino acids or nucleotides in an amino acid sequence or nucleotide sequence.
  • Insertion means that a change in the amino acid sequence or nucleotide sequence results in an increase in one or more amino acids or nucleotides compared to a molecule that exists in nature.
  • Replacement refers to the replacement of one or more amino acids or nucleotides with different amino acids or nucleotides.
  • Bioactivity refers to a protein that has the structure, regulation, or biochemical function of a natural molecule.
  • immunologically active refers to the ability of natural, recombinant or synthetic proteins and fragments thereof to induce a specific immune response and to bind specific antibodies in a suitable animal or cell.
  • An "agonist” refers to a molecule that, when combined with ATP-dependent helicase protein 68, causes the protein to change, thereby regulating the activity of the protein.
  • An agonist may include a protein, a nucleic acid, a carbohydrate, or any other molecule that can bind an ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • Antagonist refers to a molecule that, when combined with ATP-dependent helicase protein 68, blocks or regulates the biological or immunological activity of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • Antagonists and inhibitors can include proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, or any other molecule that can bind ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • Regulation refers to a change in the function of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68, including an increase or decrease in protein activity, a change in binding characteristics, and any other biological properties, functions, or immunity of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 Change of nature.
  • substantially pure means substantially free of other proteins, lipids, sugars or other substances with which it is naturally associated.
  • Those skilled in the art can purify ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 using standard protein purification techniques.
  • the essentially pure ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 produces a single main band on a non-reducing polyacrylamide gel.
  • the purity of the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 polypeptide can be analyzed by amino acid sequence.
  • Complementary refers to polynucleotides that naturally bind through base-pairing under conditions of acceptable salt concentration and temperature.
  • sequence "C-TGA” can be combined with the complementary sequence "GA-CT”.
  • Two The complementarity between individual single-stranded molecules can be partial or complete. The degree of complementarity between nucleic acid strands has a significant effect on the efficiency and strength of hybridization between nucleic acid strands.
  • “Homology” refers to the degree of complementarity and can be partially homologous or completely homologous.
  • Partial homology refers to a partially complementary sequence that at least partially inhibits hybridization of a fully complementary sequence to a target nucleic acid. This inhibition of hybridization can be detected by performing hybridization (Southern blotting or Nor thern blotting, etc.) under conditions of reduced stringency.
  • Substantially homologous sequences or hybridization probes can compete and inhibit the binding of completely homologous sequences to the target sequence under conditions of reduced stringency. This does not mean that the conditions of reduced stringency allow non-specific binding, because the conditions of reduced stringency require that the two sequences bind to each other as a specific or selective interaction.
  • Percent identity refers to the percentage of sequences that are the same or similar in the comparison of two or more amino acid or nucleic acid sequences. The percent identity can be determined electronically, such as by the MEGALIGN program (Lasergene sof tware package, DNASTAR, Inc., Madi son Wis.). The MEGALIGN program can compare two or more sequences according to different methods, such as the Cluster method (Higgins, D. G. P. M. Sharp (1988)
  • the Clus ter method arranges groups of sequences into clusters by checking the distance between all pairs. The clusters are then assigned in pairs or groups. The percent identity between two amino acid sequences such as sequence A and sequence B is calculated by:
  • the percent identity between nucleic acid sequences can also be determined by the Clus ter method or by methods known in the art, such as Jotun Hein (Hein J., (1990) Methods in enzymology 183: 625-645).
  • Similarity refers to the degree of identical or conservative substitutions of amino acid residues at corresponding positions in the alignment of amino acid sequences.
  • Amino acids used for conservative substitution for example, negatively charged amino acids may include aspartic acid and glutamic acid; positively charged amino acids may include lysine and arginine; having an uncharged head group is Similar hydrophilic amino acids may include leucine, isoleucine and valine; glycine and alanine; asparagine and glutamine; serine and threonine; phenylalanine and tyrosine.
  • Antisense refers to a nucleotide sequence that is complementary to a particular DM or RNA sequence.
  • the "antisense strand” refers to a nucleic acid strand that is complementary to the “sense strand”.
  • Derivative refers to HFP or a chemical modification of its nucleic acid. Such a chemical modification may be a substitution of a hydrogen atom with a fluorenyl group, an acyl group or an amino group. Nucleic acid derivatives can encode polypeptides that retain the main biological properties of natural molecules.
  • Antibody refers to a complete antibody molecule and its fragments, such as Fa,? (& 1) ') 2 and? ⁇ It can specifically bind to the epitope of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • a “humanized antibody” refers to an antibody in which the amino acid sequence of a non-antigen binding region is replaced to become more similar to a human antibody, but still retains the original binding activity.
  • isolated refers to the removal of matter from its original environment (for example, its natural environment if it is naturally occurring).
  • a naturally occurring polynucleotide or polypeptide is not isolated when it is present in a living animal, but the same polynucleotide or polypeptide is separated from some or all of the substances that coexist in the natural system.
  • Such a polynucleotide may be part of a vector, or such a polynucleotide or polypeptide may be part of a composition. Since the carrier or composition is not part of its natural environment, they are still isolated.
  • isolated refers to the separation of a substance from its original environment (if it is a natural substance, the original environment is the natural environment).
  • polynucleotides and polypeptides in a natural state in a living cell are not isolated and purified, but the same polynucleotides or polypeptides are separated and purified if they are separated from other substances existing in the natural state. .
  • isolated ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 means that ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 is substantially free of other proteins, lipids, sugars, or other substances with which it is naturally associated. Those skilled in the art can purify the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 using standard protein purification techniques. Substantially pure polypeptides can produce a single main band on a non-reducing polyacrylamide gel. The purity of the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 peptide can be analyzed by amino acid sequence.
  • the present invention provides a new polypeptide ATP-dependent helicase protein 68, which is basically composed of the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2.
  • the polypeptide of the present invention may be a recombinant polypeptide, a natural polypeptide, or a synthetic polypeptide, and preferably a recombinant polypeptide.
  • the polypeptides of the present invention can be naturally purified products, or chemically synthesized products, or can be produced from prokaryotic or eukaryotic hosts (eg, bacteria, yeast, higher plants, insects, and mammalian cells) using recombinant techniques. Depending on the host used in the recombinant production protocol, the polypeptide of the invention may be glycosylated, or it may be non-glycosylated. Polypeptides of the invention may also include or exclude initial methionine residues.
  • the invention also includes fragments, derivatives and analogs of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • fragment refers to a polypeptide that substantially maintains the same biological function or activity of the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 of the invention.
  • a fragment, derivative or analog of the polypeptide of the present invention may be: (I) a kind in which one or more amino acid residues are substituted with conservative or non-conservative amino acid residues (preferably conservative amino acid residues), and the substitution
  • the amino acid may or may not be encoded by a genetic codon; or ( ⁇ ) a type in which a group on one or more amino acid residues is replaced by another group to include a substituent; or ( ⁇ ⁇ )
  • the mature polypeptide is fused to another compound (such as a compound that prolongs the half-life of the polypeptide, such as polyethylene glycol); or
  • a polypeptide sequence in which an additional amino acid sequence is fused into a mature polypeptide such as a leader sequence or a secreted sequence or a sequence used to purify this polypeptide or a proteinogen sequence.
  • such fragments, derivatives and analogs are considered to be within the knowledge of those skilled in the art.
  • the present invention provides an isolated nucleic acid (polynucleotide), which basically consists of a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2.
  • the polynucleotide sequence of the present invention includes a nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1.
  • the polynucleotide of the present invention is found from a CDM library of human fetal brain tissue. It contains a polynucleotide sequence with a total length of 2248 bases, and its open reading frame 176-2035 encodes 619 amino acids.
  • This peptide has a characteristic sequence of an ATP-dependent helicase family protein, and it can be deduced that the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 has the structure and function represented by the ATP-dependent helicase family protein.
  • the polynucleotide of the present invention may be in the form of DNA or RNA.
  • DNA forms include cDNA, genomic DNA or synthetic DNA.
  • DNA can be single-stranded or double-stranded.
  • DNA can be coding or non-coding.
  • the coding region sequence encoding a mature polypeptide may be the same as the coding region sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 or a degenerate variant.
  • a "degenerate variant" refers to a nucleic acid sequence encoding a protein or polypeptide having SEQ ID NO: 2 but different from the coding region sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 in the present invention.
  • the polynucleotide encoding the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 includes: only the coding sequence of the mature polypeptide; the coding sequence of the mature polypeptide and various additional coding sequences; the coding sequence of the mature polypeptide (and optional additional coding sequences); Coding sequence.
  • polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide refers to a polynucleotide that includes the polypeptide and a polynucleotide that includes additional coding and / or non-coding sequences.
  • the invention also relates to variants of the polynucleotides described above, which encode polypeptides or fragments, analogs and derivatives of polypeptides having the same amino acid sequence as the invention.
  • This polynucleotide variant can be a naturally occurring allelic variant or a non-naturally occurring variant.
  • These nucleotide variants include substitution variants, deletion variants, and insertion variants.
  • an allelic variant is an alternative form of a polynucleotide that may be a substitution, deletion, or insertion of one or more nucleotides, but does not substantially change the function of the polypeptide it encodes .
  • the invention also relates to a polynucleotide that hybridizes to the sequence described above (having at least 50%, preferably 70% identity between the two sequences).
  • the invention particularly relates to polynucleotides that can hybridize to the polynucleotides of the invention under stringent conditions.
  • “strict conditions” means: (1) hybridization and elution at lower ionic strength and higher temperature, such as 0.2xSSC, 0.1% SDS, 60 ° C; or (2) Add denaturants during hybridization, such as 50% (v / v) formamide, 0.1% calf serum / 0.1% Ficol 1, 42 ° C, etc .; or (3) only between the two sequences Hybridization occurs only when the identity is at least 95%, and more preferably 97%. And hybridizable polynucleosides The polypeptide encoded by the acid has the same biological function and activity as the mature polypeptide shown in SEQ ID NO: 2.
  • nucleic acid fragments that hybridize to the sequences described above.
  • a "nucleic acid fragment” contains at least 10 nucleotides in length, preferably at least 20-30 nucleotides, more preferably at least 50-60 nucleotides, and most preferably at least 100 nucleotides. Nucleotides or more. Nucleic acid fragments can also be used in nucleic acid amplification techniques such as PCR to identify and / or isolate polynucleotides encoding ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • polypeptides and polynucleotides in the present invention are preferably provided in an isolated form and are more preferably purified to homogeneity.
  • the specific polynucleotide sequence encoding the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 of the present invention can be obtained by various methods.
  • polynucleotides are isolated using hybridization techniques well known in the art. These techniques include, but are not limited to: 1) hybridization of probes to genomic or cDNA libraries to detect homologous polynucleotide sequences, and 2) antibody screening of expression libraries to detect cloned polynucleosides with common structural characteristics Acid fragments.
  • the DNA fragment sequence of the present invention can also be obtained by the following methods: 1) isolating the double-stranded DNA sequence from the genomic DNA; 2) chemically synthesizing the DNA sequence to obtain the double-stranded DNA of the polypeptide.
  • genomic DNA isolation is the least commonly used. Direct chemical synthesis of DNA sequences is often the method of choice. The more commonly used method is the isolation of cDNA sequences.
  • the standard method for isolating the cDNA of interest is to isolate mRM from donor cells that overexpress the gene and perform reverse transcription to form a plasmid or phage cDNA library.
  • Q i agene There are many mature techniques for mRNA extraction, and kits are also commercially available (Q i agene).
  • the construction of cDNA libraries is also a common method (Sambrook, et al., Molecluar Cloning, A Labora tory Manual, Coldspring Harbor Laboratory. New York, 1989).
  • Commercially available cDNA libraries are also available, such as different cDNA libraries from Cl on Tech. When polymerase reaction technology is used in combination, even very small expression products can be cloned.
  • the genes of the present invention can be selected from these cDNA libraries by conventional methods. These methods include (but are not limited to): (l) DNA-DNA or DNA-RNA hybridization; (2) the presence or absence of a marker gene function; (3) determining the level of the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 transcript; (4) Detecting the protein product of gene expression by immunological technology or measuring biological activity. The above methods can be used alone or in combination.
  • the probe used for hybridization is homologous to any part of the polynucleotide of the present invention, and its length is at least 10 nucleotides, preferably at least 30 nucleotides, more preferably Is at least 50 nucleotides, preferably at least 100 nucleotides.
  • the length of the probe is usually within 2000 nucleotides, preferably within 1 000 nucleotides.
  • the probe used here is usually a DNA sequence chemically synthesized based on the gene sequence information of the present invention.
  • the genes or fragments of the present invention can of course be used as probes.
  • DNA probes can be labeled with radioisotopes, luciferin, or enzymes (such as alkaline phosphatase).
  • detecting the protein product expressed by the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 gene Available immunological techniques such as Western blotting, radioimmunoprecipitation, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
  • a method of applying the PCR technique to amplify DM / RNA is preferably used to obtain the gene of the present invention.
  • the RACE method RACE-rapid cDNA end rapid amplification method
  • the primers used for PCR can be appropriately based on the polynucleotide sequence information of the present invention disclosed herein. Select and synthesize using conventional methods.
  • the amplified DNA / RNA fragments can be isolated and purified by conventional methods such as by gel electrophoresis.
  • polynucleotide sequence of the gene of the present invention or various DM fragments and the like obtained as described above can be measured by a conventional method such as dideoxy chain termination method (Sanger et al. PNAS, 1977, 74: 5463-5467). Such polynucleotide sequences can also be determined using commercial sequencing kits and the like. In order to obtain the full-length cDNA sequence, sequencing needs to be repeated. Sometimes it is necessary to determine the cDNA sequence of multiple clones in order to splice into a full-length cDNA sequence.
  • the present invention also relates to a vector comprising a polynucleotide of the present invention, and a host cell genetically engineered using the vector of the present invention or directly using an ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 coding sequence, and to produce the present invention by recombinant technology Polypeptide method.
  • a polynucleotide sequence encoding an ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 may be inserted into a vector to constitute a recombinant vector containing the polynucleotide of the present invention.
  • vector refers to bacterial plasmids, bacteriophages, yeast plasmids, plant cell viruses, mammalian cell viruses such as adenoviruses, retroviruses, or other vectors known in the art.
  • Vectors suitable for use in the present invention include, but are not limited to: T7 promoter-based expression vectors expressed in bacteria (Rosenberg, et al.
  • any plasmid and vector can be used to construct a recombinant expression vector.
  • An important feature of expression vectors is that they usually contain an origin of replication, a promoter, a marker gene, and translational regulatory elements.
  • Methods known to those skilled in the art can be used to construct expression vectors containing a DNA sequence encoding an ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 and appropriate transcription / translation regulatory elements. These methods include in vitro recombinant DNA technology, DNA synthesis technology, and in vivo recombination technology (Sambroook, et al. Molecular Cloning, a Laboratory Manual, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. New York, 1989).
  • the DNA sequence can be operably linked to an appropriate promoter in an expression vector to guide mRNA synthesis. Representative examples of these promoters are: the lac or trp promoter of E.
  • the expression vector also includes a ribosome binding site and a transcription terminator for translation initiation. Insertion of enhancer sequences into the vector will enhance its transcription in higher eukaryotic cells. Enhancers are cis-acting factors for DNA expression, usually about 10 to 300 base pairs, which act on promoters to enhance gene transcription. Illustrative examples include SV40 enhancers of 100 to 270 base pairs on the late side of the origin of replication, polyoma enhancers on the late side of the origin of replication, and adenoviral enhancers.
  • the expression vector preferably contains one or more selectable marker genes to provide phenotypic traits for selection of transformed host cells, such as dihydrofolate reductase, neomycin resistance, and green for eukaryotic cell culture.
  • selectable marker genes to provide phenotypic traits for selection of transformed host cells, such as dihydrofolate reductase, neomycin resistance, and green for eukaryotic cell culture.
  • GFP fluorescent protein
  • tetracycline or ampicillin resistance for E. coli.
  • a polynucleotide encoding an ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 or a recombinant vector containing the polynucleotide can be transformed or transduced into a host cell to form a genetically engineered host cell containing the polynucleotide or the recombinant vector.
  • host cell refers to a prokaryotic cell, such as a bacterial cell; or a lower eukaryotic cell, such as a yeast cell; or a higher eukaryotic cell, such as a mammalian cell. Representative examples are: E.
  • coli Streptomyces
  • bacterial cells such as Salmonella typhimurium
  • fungal cells such as yeast
  • plant cells such as fly S2 or Sf9
  • animal cells such as CH0, COS or Bowes melanoma cells.
  • Transformation of a host cell with a DNA sequence described in the present invention or a recombinant vector containing the DNA sequence can be performed using conventional techniques well known to those skilled in the art.
  • the host is a prokaryote such as E. coli
  • competent cells capable of DNA uptake can be in the exponential growth phase were harvested, treated with (Method 12, using the procedure well known in the art.
  • Alternative is MgC l 2.
  • transformation can also be performed by electroporation.
  • the following DNA transfection methods can be used: calcium phosphate co-precipitation method, or conventional mechanical methods such as microinjection, electroporation, and liposomes Packaging, etc.
  • the polynucleotide sequence of the present invention can be used to express or produce recombinant ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 by conventional recombinant DNA technology (Sc ience, 1984; 224: 1431). Generally there are the following steps:
  • the medium used in the culture may be selected from various Conventional medium. Culture is performed under conditions suitable for host cell growth. After the host cells have grown to an appropriate cell density, the selected promoter is induced by a suitable method (such as temperature conversion or chemical induction), and the cells are cultured for a period of time.
  • a suitable method such as temperature conversion or chemical induction
  • the recombinant polypeptide may be coated in a cell, expressed on a cell membrane, or secreted outside the cell. If necessary, the recombinant protein can be isolated and purified by various separation methods using its physical, chemical and other properties. These methods are well known to those skilled in the art. These methods include, but are not limited to: conventional renaturation treatment, protein precipitant treatment (salting out method), centrifugation, osmotic disruption, ultrasonic treatment, ultracentrifugation, molecular sieve chromatography (gel filtration), adsorption chromatography, ion Exchange chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and various other liquid chromatography techniques and combinations of these methods.
  • conventional renaturation treatment protein precipitant treatment (salting out method), centrifugation, osmotic disruption, ultrasonic treatment, ultracentrifugation, molecular sieve chromatography (gel filtration), adsorption chromatography, ion Exchange chromatography, high performance liquid
  • polypeptides of the present invention can be directly used in the treatment of diseases, for example, they can be used to treat malignant tumors, adrenal deficiency, skin diseases, various types of inflammation, HIV infection, and immunological diseases.
  • the ATP-dependent helicase superfamily is a large family of proteins. ATP-dependent helicases play an important role in many cell activities, such as cell and mitochondrial division, RM editing, rRNA processing, transcription initiation, nuclear mRNA transport, and mRNA degradation. .
  • the ATP-dependent helicase family has structural features characteristic of DEAD and DEAH boxes. Helicases are considered to be important factors in cell development and differentiation, and some of them also play a role in the transcription and replication of viral single-stranded RNA [Arr i E. et a l., 1998]nova
  • the abnormal expression of the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 of the present invention will produce various diseases, especially various tumors, embryonic developmental disorders, and growth disorders. These diseases include, but are not limited to:
  • Carcinogenesis of various tissues gastric cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, breast cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, thyroid tumor, uterine fibroid, ovarian tumor, neuroblastoma, astrocytoma, ependymoma, glial Cell tumor, colon cancer, malignant histiocytosis, melanoma, teratoma, sarcoma, adrenal cancer, bladder cancer, bone cancer, osteosarcoma, myeloma, bone marrow cancer, brain cancer, uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, gallbladder Cancer, colon cancer, thymic tumor, nasal cavity and sinus tumor, nasopharyngeal cancer, laryngeal cancer, tracheal tumor, pleural mesothelioma, fibroid, fibrosarcoma, lipoma, liposarcoma, leiomyoma Growth and development disorders: mental retardation, cerebral palsy,
  • Fetal developmental disorders congenital abortion, cleft palate, limb loss, limb differentiation disorder, congenital umbilical hernia, hyaline membrane disease, congenital pulmonary cyst, atelectasis, polycystic kidney disease, double ureter, umbilical fistula, cryptorchidism, Congenital inguinal hernia, double uterus, vaginal atresia, hermaphroditism, atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, abnormal arterial stem separation, aortic or pulmonary stenosis, pulmonary stenosis, open ductus arteriosus, neural tube defects, congenital hydrocephalus , Iris defect, congenital cataract, congenital glaucoma or cataract, and congenital deafness.
  • the abnormal expression of the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 of the present invention will also produce certain hereditary, blood diseases and immune system diseases.
  • the polypeptide of the present invention and the antagonists, agonists and inhibitors of the polypeptide can be directly used in the treatment of diseases, for example, it can treat various diseases, especially various tumors, embryonic developmental disorders, growth and development disorders, and certain inheritances. Sexual, hematological and immune system diseases.
  • the invention also provides methods for screening compounds to identify agents that increase (agonist) or suppress (antagonist) ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • Agonists increase ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 to stimulate biological functions such as cell proliferation, while antagonists prevent and treat disorders related to excessive cell proliferation, such as various cancers.
  • mammalian cells or membrane preparations expressing ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 can be cultured with labeled ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 in the presence of drugs. The ability of the drug to increase or block this interaction is then determined.
  • Antagonists of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 include screened antibodies, compounds, receptor deletions, and the like. Antagonists of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 can bind to ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 and eliminate its function, or inhibit the production of the polypeptide, or bind to the active site of the polypeptide so that the polypeptide cannot function. biological functions.
  • ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 can be added to bioanalytical assays to determine compounds by measuring their effect on the interaction between ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 and its receptor. Whether it is an antagonist. Receptor deletions and analogs that act as antagonists can be screened in the same manner as described above for screening compounds.
  • Polypeptide molecules capable of binding to ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 can be obtained by screening a random peptide library composed of various possible combinations of amino acids bound to a solid phase. During screening, the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 molecule should generally be labeled.
  • the present invention provides polypeptides, and fragments, derivatives, analogs or cells thereof as antigens. To produce antibodies. These antibodies can be polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies. The invention also provides antibodies against the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 epitope. These antibodies include (but are not limited to): polyclonal antibodies, monoclonal antibodies, chimeric antibodies, single chain antibodies, Fab fragments, and fragments produced by Fab expression libraries.
  • Polyclonal antibodies can be produced by injecting ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 directly into immunized animals (such as rabbits, mice, rats, etc.).
  • immunized animals such as rabbits, mice, rats, etc.
  • adjuvants can be used to enhance the immune response, including but not limited to Freund's Adjuvant, etc.
  • Techniques for preparing ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 monoclonal antibodies include, but are not limited to, hybridoma technology (Kohler and Milstein. Nature, 1975, 256: 495-497), triple tumor technology, human beta cell hybridoma technology, EBV-hybridoma technology, etc.
  • Inlay antibodies combining human constant regions and non-human variable regions can be produced using existing technologies (Morrison et al, PNAS, 1985, 81: 6851).
  • the existing technology for producing single chain antibodies (U.S. Pat No. 4946778) can also be used to produce single chain antibodies against ATP-dependent helicase protein 68
  • Antibodies against ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 can be used in immunohistochemistry to detect ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 in biopsy specimens.
  • Monoclonal antibodies that bind to ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 can also be labeled with radioisotopes and injected into the body to track their location and distribution. This radiolabeled antibody can be used as a non-invasive diagnostic method to locate tumor cells and determine whether there is metastasis.
  • Antibodies can also be used to design immunotoxins that target a particular part of the body.
  • ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 high-affinity monoclonal antibodies can covalently bind to bacterial or plant toxins (such as diphtheria toxin, ricin, ormosine, etc.).
  • a common method is to attack the amino group of an antibody with a thiol crosslinker such as SPDP and bind the toxin to the antibody through disulfide exchange.
  • This hybrid antibody can be used to kill ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 positive Cell.
  • the antibodies of the present invention can be used to treat or prevent diseases related to ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • the proper dose of antibody can stimulate or block the production or activity of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • the present invention also relates to a diagnostic test method for quantitative and localized detection of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 levels. These tests are well known in the art and include FISH assays and radioimmunoassays. The level of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 detected in the test can be used to explain the importance of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 in various diseases and to diagnose the role of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68. disease.
  • polypeptide of the present invention can also be used for peptide mapping analysis.
  • the polypeptide can be specifically cleaved by physical, chemical or enzymatic analysis, and subjected to one-dimensional or two-dimensional or three-dimensional gel electrophoresis analysis, and more preferably mass spectrometry analysis. Analysis.
  • Polynucleotides encoding ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 can also be used for a variety of therapeutic purposes. Gene therapy technology can be used to treat abnormal cell proliferation, development or metabolism caused by the non-expression or abnormal / inactive expression of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • Recombinant gene therapy vectors (such as viral vectors) can be designed to express mutated ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 to inhibit endogenous ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 activity.
  • a variant ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 may be a shortened ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 lacking a signaling domain, and although it can bind to downstream substrates, it lacks signaling activity.
  • recombinant gene therapy vectors can be used to treat diseases caused by abnormal expression or activity of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • Virus-derived expression vectors such as retroviruses, adenoviruses, adenovirus-associated viruses, herpes simplex virus, and parvoviruses can be used to transfer polynucleotides encoding ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 into cells.
  • Methods for constructing recombinant viral vectors carrying a polynucleotide encoding an ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 can be found in the existing literature (Sambrook, et al.).
  • a polynucleotide encoding the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 can be packaged into liposomes and transferred into cells.
  • Methods for introducing a polynucleotide into a tissue or cell include: directly injecting the polynucleotide into a tissue in vivo; or introducing the polynucleotide into a cell in vitro through a vector (such as a virus, phage, or plasmid), and then transplanting the cell Into the body and so on.
  • a vector such as a virus, phage, or plasmid
  • Oligonucleotides including antisense RNA and DNA
  • ribozymes that inhibit ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 mRNA are also within the scope of the present invention.
  • a ribozyme is an enzyme-like RNA molecule that can specifically decompose a specific RM. Its mechanism of action is that the ribozyme molecule specifically hybridizes with a complementary target RNA for endonucleation.
  • Antisense RNA, DNA, and ribozymes can be obtained using any existing RNA or DNA synthesis technology, such as solid-phase phosphoramidite chemical synthesis to synthesize oligonucleotides.
  • Antisense RNA molecules can be obtained by in vitro or in vivo transcription of a DNA sequence encoding the RNA. This DNA sequence has been integrated downstream of the vector's RNA polymerase promoter. In order to increase the stability of the nucleic acid molecule, it can be modified in a variety of ways, such as increasing the sequence length on both sides, and the linkage between ribonucleosides using phosphate thioester or peptide bonds instead of phosphodiester bonds.
  • a polynucleotide encoding an ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 can be used for the diagnosis of diseases related to ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • a polynucleotide encoding an ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 can be used to detect the expression of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 or the abnormal expression of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 in a disease state.
  • the DNA sequence encoding ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 can be used to hybridize biopsy specimens to determine the expression of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • Hybridization techniques include Southern blotting, Nor thern blotting, and in situ hybridization. These technical methods The methods are publicly available mature technologies, and related kits are commercially available.
  • a part or all of the polynucleotides of the present invention can be used as probes to be fixed on a micro array or a DNA chip (also called a "gene chip") for analyzing differential expression analysis and gene diagnosis of genes in tissues.
  • ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 specific primers can also be used to detect the transcription products of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 by RNA-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in vitro amplification.
  • Detection of mutations in the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 gene can also be used to diagnose ATP-dependent helicase protein 68-related diseases.
  • ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 mutations include point mutations, translocations, deletions, recombinations, and any other abnormalities compared to the normal wild-type ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 DNA sequence. Mutations can be detected using existing techniques such as Southern blotting, DNA sequence analysis, PCR and in situ hybridization. In addition, mutations may affect the expression of proteins. Therefore, Nor thern blotting and Western blotting can be used to indirectly determine whether a gene is mutated.
  • sequences of the invention are also valuable for chromosome identification. This sequence will specifically target a specific position on a human chromosome and can hybridize to it. Currently, specific sites for each gene on the chromosome need to be identified. Currently, only a few chromosome markers based on actual sequence data (repeating polymorphisms) are available for marking chromosome positions. According to the present invention, in order to associate these sequences with disease-related genes, an important first step is to locate these DNA sequences on a chromosome.
  • PCR primers (preferably 15-35bp) are prepared from the cDNA, and the sequences can be located on the chromosomes. These primers were then used for PCR screening of somatic hybrid cells containing individual human chromosomes. Only those heterozygous cells containing the human gene corresponding to the primer will produce amplified fragments.
  • PCR localization of somatic hybrid cells is a quick way to localize DNA to specific chromosomes.
  • oligonucleotide primers of the present invention in a similar manner, a set of fragments from a specific chromosome or a large number of genomic clones can be used to achieve sublocalization.
  • Other similar strategies that can be used for chromosomal localization include in situ hybridization, chromosome pre-screening with labeled flow sorting, and pre-selection of hybridization to construct chromosome-specific cDNA libraries.
  • Fluorescent in situ hybridization of cDNA clones with metaphase chromosomes allows precise chromosomal localization in one step.
  • FISH Fluorescent in situ hybridization
  • the physical location of the sequence on the chromosome can be correlated with the genetic map data. These data can be found in V. Mckus i ck, Mende l ian Inher i tance in Man (available online with Johns Hopk ins University Welch Medica l Library). Linkage analysis can then be used to determine the relationship between genes and diseases that have been mapped to chromosomal regions. Next, the differences in cDNA or genomic sequences between the affected and unaffected individuals need to be determined. If a mutation is observed in some or all diseased individuals and the mutation is not observed in any normal individuals, the mutation may be the cause of the disease.
  • Comparing affected and unaffected individuals usually involves first looking for structural changes in the chromosome, such as deletions or translocations that are visible at the chromosomal level or detectable using cDNA sequence-based PCR.
  • the cDNA accurately mapped to the chromosomal region associated with the disease can be one of 50 to 500 potentially pathogenic genes (assuming 1 megabase mapping resolution) Capacity and each 20kb corresponds to a gene).
  • the polypeptides, polynucleotides and mimetics, agonists, antagonists and inhibitors of the present invention can be used in combination with a suitable pharmaceutical carrier.
  • suitable pharmaceutical carrier can be water, glucose, ethanol, salts, buffers, glycerol, and combinations thereof.
  • the composition comprises a safe and effective amount of the polypeptide or antagonist, and carriers and excipients which do not affect the effect of the drug. These compositions can be used as drugs for the treatment of diseases.
  • the invention also provides a kit or kit containing one or more containers containing one or more ingredients of the pharmaceutical composition of the invention.
  • a kit or kit containing one or more containers containing one or more ingredients of the pharmaceutical composition of the invention.
  • these containers there may be instructional instructions given by government agencies that manufacture, use, or sell pharmaceuticals or biological products, which prompts permission for administration on the human body by government agencies that produce, use, or sell.
  • the polypeptides of the invention can be used in combination with other therapeutic compounds.
  • the pharmaceutical composition can be administered in a convenient manner, such as by a topical, intravenous, intraperitoneal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intranasal or intradermal route of administration.
  • ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 is administered in an amount effective to treat and / or prevent a specific indication.
  • the amount and range of ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 administered to a patient will depend on many factors, such as the mode of administration, the health conditions of the person to be treated, and the judgment of the diagnostician.
  • Total human fetal brain RNA was extracted by one-step method with guanidine isothiocyanate / phenol / chloroform.
  • Po ly (A) mRNA was isolated from total RNA using Quik mRNA I sola t ion Ki t (a product of Qi egene). 2ug poly (A) mRNA is reverse transcribed to form cDNA.
  • the Smar t cDNA cloning kit purchased from Clontech
  • the bacteria formed a cDNA library.
  • the terminate cycle reaction sequencing kit Perkin-Elmer
  • the ABI 377 automatic sequencer Perkin-Elmer
  • the determined cDNA sequence was compared with the existing public DM sequence database (Genebank), and it was found that the cDNA sequence of one of the clones 0577G09 was new DNA.
  • a series of primers were synthesized to determine the inserted cDNA fragments of the clone in both directions.
  • the sequence of the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 of the present invention and the protein sequence encoded by the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 were profiled using the GCG profile scan program (Basic local alignment search tool) [Altschul, SF et al. J. Mol. Biol. 1990; 215: 403-10], performing domain analysis in databases such as prosite.
  • the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 of the present invention is homologous with the domain ATP-dependent helicase family proteins at 37-83. The results of the homology are shown in FIG.
  • Primerl 5-GGGGGAAGTGGATTCTACGCTCCG-3 '(SEQ ID NO: 3)
  • Primer2 5 '-GAAAAG AAAACACTGTCTTTTATT- 3' (SEQ ID NO: 4)
  • Primerl is a forward sequence starting at lbp at the 5 'end of SEQ ID NO: 1;
  • Primer2 is the 3 'end reverse sequence in SEQ ID NO: 1.
  • Conditions for the amplification reaction 50 mmol / L KC1, 10 ol / L Tris-HCl, pH 8.5, 1.5 mmol / L MgCl 2 200 ⁇ 1 / ⁇ dNTP, lOpmol primer, 1U Taq DM polymerase in a 50 ⁇ 1 reaction volume (Clontech).
  • the reaction was performed on a PE9600 DM thermal cycler (Perkin-Elmer) for 25 cycles under the following conditions: 94 ° C 30sec; 55 ° C 30sec; 72 C 2min.
  • ⁇ -actin was set as a positive control and template blank was set as a negative control.
  • the amplified product was purified using a QIAGEN kit, and ligated to a pCR vector (Invitrogen product) using a TA cloning kit.
  • the results of DM sequence analysis showed that the DNA sequence of the PCR product was exactly the same as 1-2248bp shown in SEQ ID NO: 1.
  • Example 4 Northern blot analysis of the expression of the ATP-dependent helicase protein 68 gene Total RNA was extracted in one step [Anal. Biochem 1987, 162, 156-159] 0 This method involves acid guanidinium thiocyanate-chloroform extraction .
  • the tissue is homogenized with 4M guanidine isothiocyanate-25mM sodium citrate, 0.2M sodium acetate (pH4.0), and 1 time volume of phenol and 1/5 volume of chloroform-isoamyl alcohol (49: 1 ) And centrifuge after mixing. Aspirate the aqueous layer, add isopropanol (0.8 vol) and centrifuge the mixture to obtain RNA precipitate. The resulting RNA pellet was washed with 70% ethanol, dried and dissolved in water.
  • a 32P-labeled probe (approximately 2 x 10 6 cpm / ml) was hybridized with a nitrocellulose membrane to which RNA was transferred at 42 ° C overnight in a solution containing 50% formamide-25mM KH 2 P0 4 ( ⁇ 7 ⁇ 4) -5 xSSC-5 x Denhardt, s solution and 20 ( ⁇ g / ml salmon sperm DNA. After hybridization, the filter was washed in 1 X SSC-0.1% SDS at 55 ° C for 30 minutes. Then, use Phosphor Imager was used for analysis and quantification.
  • Priraer3 5-CCCCATATGATGTTTGTTCCAAGATCTCTAAAA-3 '(Seq ID No: 5)
  • Primer4 5-CCCGAATTCTCATTTCTGAGAATTACTTTTATC-3' (Seq ID No: 6)
  • the 5 'ends of these two primers contain Ndel and EcoRI restriction sites, respectively, and thereafter The coding sequences of the 5 'and 3' ends of the gene of interest, respectively.
  • the Ndel and EcoRI digestion sites correspond to the selective endonucleases on the expression vector plasmid pET- 2 8b (+) (Novagen, Cat. No. 69865.3). Enzyme site.
  • PCR was performed using the PBS-0577G09 plasmid containing the full-length target gene as a template.
  • the PCR reaction conditions were as follows: a total volume of 50 ⁇ 1 containing 10 pg of pBS-0577G09 plasmid, Primer-3 and Primer-4 were lOpmol, Advantage polymerase Mix (Clontech) 1 ⁇ 1, respectively.
  • Cycle parameters 94. C 20s, 60. C 30s, 68 ° C 2 rain, 25 cycles.
  • Ndel and EcoRI were used to double digest the amplified product and plasmid pET-28 (+), respectively, and large fragments were recovered and ligated with T4 ligase.
  • Ligation products were transformed by the calcium chloride method Escherichia bacteria DH5cx, after (final concentration of 30 ⁇ 8 / ⁇ 1) grown overnight in LB plates containing kanamycin, positive clones were screened by colony PCR method, and sequenced. A positive clone (PET-0577G09) with the correct sequence was selected, and the recombinant plasmid was transformed into E. coli BL21 (DE3) plySs (product of Novagen) using the calcium chloride method.
  • the host strain BL21 (pET-0577G09) was cultured at 37 ° C to the logarithmic growth phase, and IPTG was added to a final concentration of 1 mmol / L. Continue to cultivate for 5 hours. Centrifuge to collect bacterial cells The supernatant was collected by centrifugation, and purified using an affinity chromatography column His s. Bind Quick Cartr idge (product of Novagen) capable of binding to 6 histidines (6His-Tag). ATP-dependent helicase protein 68. After SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, a single band was obtained at 68 KDa ( Figure 2).
  • a peptide synthesizer (product of PE) was used to synthesize the following ATP-dependent helicase protein 68-specific peptides:
  • the polypeptide is coupled to hemocyanin and bovine serum albumin to form a complex, respectively.
  • hemocyanin and bovine serum albumin For methods, see: Avrameas, etal. Immunochemi stry, 1969; 6: 43. Rabbits were immunized with 4 mg of the hemocyanin polypeptide complex plus complete Freund's adjuvant, and 15 days later, the hemocyanin polypeptide complex plus incomplete Freund's adjuvant was used to boost immunity once.
  • a titer plate coated with a 15 ⁇ ⁇ A ⁇ 1 bovine serum albumin peptide complex was used as an ELISA to determine the antibody titer in rabbit serum.
  • Total IgG was isolated from rabbit serum positive for protein A-Sepharose / human antibody.
  • the immunoprecipitation method demonstrated that the purified antibody could specifically bind to ATP-dependent helicase protein 68.
  • Example 7 Application of the polynucleotide fragment of the present invention as a hybridization probe
  • Suitable oligonucleotide fragments selected from the polynucleotides of the present invention are used as hybridization probes in a variety of ways.
  • the probes can be used to hybridize to genomic or cDNA libraries of normal tissue or pathological tissue from different sources to It is determined whether it contains the polynucleotide sequence of the present invention and a homologous polynucleotide sequence is detected.
  • the probe can be used to detect the polynucleotide sequence of the present invention or its homologous polynucleotide sequence in normal tissue or pathology. Whether the expression in tissue cells is abnormal.
  • the purpose of this embodiment is to select a suitable oligonucleotide fragment from the polynucleotide SEQ ID NO: 1 of the present invention as a hybridization probe, and to identify whether some tissues contain the polynucleoside of the present invention by a filter hybridization method.
  • Filter hybridization methods include dot blotting, Southern blotting, Nor thern blotting, and copying methods. They are all used to fix the polynucleotide sample to be tested on the filter and then hybridize using basically the same steps.
  • the sample-immobilized filter is first pre-hybridized with a probe-free hybridization buffer, so that the non-specific binding site of the sample on the filter is saturated with the carrier and the synthetic polymer.
  • the pre-hybridization solution is then replaced with a hybridization buffer containing labeled probes, and Incubation hybridizes the probe to the target nucleic acid.
  • the unhybridized probes are removed by a series of membrane washing steps.
  • This embodiment utilizes higher-intensity washing conditions (such as lower salt concentration and higher temperature) to reduce the hybridization background and retain only strong specific signals.
  • the probes used in this embodiment include two types: the first type of probes are oligonucleotide fragments that are completely the same as or complementary to the polynucleotide SEQ ID NO: 1 of the present invention; the second type of probes are partially related to the present invention
  • the polynucleotide SEQ ID NO: 1 is the same or complementary oligonucleotide fragment.
  • the dot blot method is used to fix the sample on the filter membrane. Under the high-intensity washing conditions, the first type of probe and the sample have the strongest hybridization specificity and are retained.
  • oligonucleotide fragments for use as hybridization probes from the polynucleotide SEQ ID NO: 1 of the present invention should follow the following principles and several aspects to be considered:
  • the preferred range of probe size is 18-50 nucleotides
  • the GC content is 30% -70%, and the non-specific hybridization increases when it exceeds;
  • Those that meet the above conditions can be used as primary selection probes, and then further computer sequence analysis, including the primary selection probe and its source sequence region (ie, SEQ ID NO: 1) and other known genomic sequences and their complements For homology comparison of the regions, if the homology with the non-target molecular region is greater than 85% or there are more than 15 consecutive bases, the primary probe should not be used generally;
  • Probe 1 (probel), which belongs to the first type of probe, is completely homologous or complementary to the gene fragment of SEQ ID NO: 1 (41Nt)
  • Probe 2 which belongs to the second type of probe, is equivalent to the replacement mutant sequence of the gene fragment of SEQ ID NO: 1 or its complementary fragment (41Nt):
  • step 8-13 are only used when contamination must be removed, otherwise step 14 can be performed directly.
  • NC membranes nitrocellulose membranes
  • Two NC membranes are needed for each probe, so that they can be used in the following experimental steps.
  • the film was washed with high-strength conditions and strength conditions, respectively.
  • the sample membrane was placed in a plastic bag, and 3-1 Omg pre-hybridization solution (10xDenhardt's; 6xSSC, 0.1 mg / ml CT DNA (calf thymus DNA)) was added. After sealing the mouth of the bag, shake at 68 ° C for 2 hours.
  • 3-1 Omg pre-hybridization solution (10xDenhardt's; 6xSSC, 0.1 mg / ml CT DNA (calf thymus DNA)
  • Gene chip or gene micro matrix (DNA Mi croarray) is a new technology that many national laboratories and large pharmaceutical companies are currently developing and developing. It refers to the orderly and high density arrangement of a large number of target gene fragments on glass. , Silicon and other carriers, and then use fluorescence detection and computer software to compare and analyze the data, in order to achieve the purpose of rapid, efficient, high-throughput analysis of biological information.
  • the polynucleotide of the present invention can be used as target DNA for gene chip technology for high-throughput research of new gene functions; search for and screen new tissue-specific genes, especially new genes related to diseases such as tumors; diagnosis of diseases such as hereditary diseases .
  • the specific method steps have been reported in the literature. , M., Cha i, A., Sha lom, D., (1997) PNAS 94: 2150-2155.
  • a total of 4,000 polynucleotide sequences of various full-length cDNAs are used as target DNA, including the polynucleotides of the present invention. They were amplified by PCR respectively. After purification, the concentration of the amplified product was adjusted to about 500 ng / ul, and spotted on a glass medium using a Cartesian 7500 spotter (purchased from Cartesian Company, USA). The distance between the points is 280 ⁇ m. The spotted slides were hydrated, dried, and placed in UV Cross-link in the cross-linker. After elution, the DNA is fixed on a glass slide to prepare a chip. The specific method steps have been reported in the literature. The sample post-processing steps in this embodiment are:
  • Total mRNA was extracted from normal liver and liver cancer in one step, and mRNA was purified using Oligotex mRNA Midi Kit (purchased from QiaGen).
  • Cy3dUTP S-Amino- propargyH'-deoxyuridine 5'-tr iphate
  • Cy3 fluorescent dye purchased from Amersham Phamacia Biotech company
  • Cy5dUTP 5-Amino-propargy 1-2 '-deoxyuri dine 5'-triphate coupled to Cy5 fluorescent dye, purchased from Amersham Phamacia Biotech company
  • Probes from the above two types of tissues were hybridized with the chip in a UniHyb TM Hybridization Solution (purchased from TeleChem) hybridization solution for 16 hours, washed with a washing solution (lx SSC, 0.2% SDS) at room temperature and scanned with ScanArray 3000 Instrument (purchased from General Scanning Company, USA) for scanning. The scanned image is analyzed and processed with Imagene software (Biodiscovery Company, USA), and the Cy3 / Cy5 ratio of each point is calculated. The points with the ratio less than 0.5 and greater than 2 are considered Differentially expressed genes.

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L'invention concerne un nouveau polypeptide, une hélicase ATP-dépendante 68, et un polynucléotide codant pour ce polypeptide ainsi qu'un procédé d'obtention de ce polypeptide par des techniques recombinantes d'ADN. L'invention concerne en outre les applications de ce polypeptide dans le traitement de maladies, notamment des tumeurs malignes, de l'hémopathie, de l'infection par VIH, de maladies immunitaires et de diverses inflammations. L'invention concerne aussi l'antagoniste agissant contre le polypeptide et son action thérapeutique ainsi que les applications de ce polynucléotide codant pour l'hélicase ATP-dépendante 68.
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