WO2001072971A1 - A new polypeptide- human rna helicase 10 and the polynucleotide encoding it - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a new polypeptide- human RNA helicase 10, the polynucleotide encoding it and a method producing the polypeptide by DNA recombinant technology. The present invention further discloses a method treating various disorders, e.g., malignant neoplasm, hematopathy, HIV infection and immunological disease and various inflammation etc. The present invention also discloses an antagonist of the polypeptide and its therapeutic action. The present invention further discloses the use of the polynucleotide encoding the new human RNA helicase 10.

Description

 A new polypeptide-human RNA helicase 10 and a polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide

 The present invention belongs to the field of biotechnology. Specifically, the present invention describes a novel polypeptide, human RNA helicase 10, and a polynucleotide sequence encoding the polypeptide. The invention also relates to a preparation method and application of the polynucleotide and polypeptide. technical background

 In many activities of the cell, the regulation of RNA structure, such as the splicing of precursor RNA, the assembly of spliceosome, and protein translation are all necessary. These processes are usually regulated by a variety of different RNA helicases. RNA helicases from different sources constitute a large family of proteins, and their presence can be 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, RM editing, rR processing, transcription initiation, nuclear mRNA transport, and mRNA Degradation and other processes. RNA 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 [Arri Eisen, John C. Lucchesi, Bioessays, 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.

 RNA helicases are divided into different subfamilies, subfamily I and subfamily Π according to their structural characteristics. All helicases contain two Walker-type NTP binding domains-the A domain (or ATPase A domain) and the B domain (or ATPase B domain). Members of subfamily I contain a conserved ATPase A domain: GXXXXGKT. Later, it was found that some ATPase domain A of some RNA helicases have mutations in some amino acid sites. The conserved sequence of the ATPase A domain is: AXXGXGKT, so these proteins are divided into one class, namely subfamily II . In subfamily II, some proteins contain a conserved DEAD box in the ATPase domain B. It was discovered that members of this subfamily can be divided into three different subclasses according to their DEAD boxes, namely DEAD boxes. Protein, DEAH box protein and DEXH box protein [Angelika Luking, Ulf Stahl et al., 1998, Crit. Rev. Biochem. Mol. Biol., 33: 259-296].

In 1995, Zhang S. et al. Cloned the NDHI I protein from cattle, which is a member of the RNA helicase family containing the DEAD box. It contains the DEIH motif in its domain II. This protein also has high homology with human helicase A and Drosophila Mle protein. All three are considered to play important roles in the metabolism of nuclear DNA and RNA [Zhang S., Maacke H. et al., 1995, J. Biol. Chem., 270: 16422-16427]. RNA helicase A has both RNA helicase activity and DNA helicase activity in vivo. Therefore, the enzyme plays an important biological function in the transcriptional regulation of RNA [Lee CG, Eki T et al., 1998, Genomics, 47: 365-371]. It can be known from the above that members of the RNA helicase protein family containing the DEAD box play an important biological function in the transcriptional regulation of RNA. The abnormal expression of such proteins will cause some metabolic disorders caused by abnormal transcriptional regulation. A variety of immune system diseases and malignant diseases of some related tissues.

 Gene chip analysis revealed that in the thymus, testis, muscle, spleen, lung, skin, thyroid, liver, PMA + Ecv304 cell line, PMA-Ecv304 cell line, non-starved L02 cell line, arsenic-stimulated L02 L02 cell line stimulated by arsenic for 6 hours prostate, heart, lung cancer, fetal bladder, fetal small intestine, fetal large intestine, fetal thymus, fetal muscle, fetal liver, fetal kidney, fetal spleen, fetal brain, fetal lung, and fetal heart The expression profile of the polypeptide of the present invention is very similar to the expression profile of human RNA helicase 95, so the functions of the two may also be similar. The invention is named human RNA helicase 10.

 As mentioned above, the human RNA helicase 10 protein plays an important role in regulating important functions of the body such as cell division and embryonic development, and it is believed that a large number of proteins are involved in these regulatory processes, so there has been a need to identify more involved in these processes The human RNA helicase 10 protein, in particular, identifies the amino acid sequence of this protein. The isolation of the new human RNA helicase 10 protein encoding gene also provides a basis for research to determine the role of this protein in health and disease states. This protein may form the basis for the development of diagnostic and / or therapeutic drugs for the disease, so it is important to isolate its coding DNA. Object of the invention

 It is an object of the present invention to provide an isolated novel polypeptide, human RNA helicase 10, and fragments, analogs and derivatives thereof.

 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 human RNA helicase 10.

 Another object of the present invention is to provide a genetically engineered host cell comprising a polynucleotide encoding human RNA helicase 10.

 Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing human RNA helicase 10.

 Another object of the present invention is to provide an antibody against the polypeptide of the present invention, human RNA helicase 10.

Another object of the present invention is to provide mimic compounds, antagonists, agonists, and inhibitors directed to the polypeptide of the present invention, human RNA helicase 10. Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for diagnosing and treating diseases associated with abnormalities of human RNA helicase 10. Summary of invention

 The present invention relates to an isolated polypeptide, which is of human origin, and includes: a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID D. 2, or a conservative variant, biologically active fragment, or derivative thereof. Preferably, 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:

 (a) a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No. 2;

 (b) a polynucleotide complementary to polynucleotide (a);

 (c) A polynucleotide having at least 70% identity to a polynucleotide sequence of (a) or (b).

 More preferably, the sequence of the polynucleotide is one selected from the group consisting of: (a) a sequence having positions 670-954 in SEQ ID NO: 1; and (b) a sequence having 1-2902 in SEQ ID NO: 1 Sequence of bits.

 The present invention further relates to a vector, particularly an expression vector, containing the polynucleotide of the present invention; a host cell genetically engineered with the vector, including a transformed, transduced or transfected host cell; 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 human RNA helicase 10 protein, which comprises utilizing the polypeptide of the invention. The invention also relates to compounds obtained by this method.

 The invention also relates to a method for detecting a disease or disease susceptibility related to abnormal expression of human RNA helicase 10 protein in vitro, which comprises detecting a mutation in the polypeptide or a polynucleotide sequence encoding the same in a biological sample, or The amount or biological activity of a polypeptide of the invention in a biological sample.

 The invention also relates to 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 in the preparation of a medicament for treating cancer, developmental disease or immune disease or other diseases caused by abnormal expression of human RNA helicase 10.

Other aspects of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure of the techniques herein. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

 The following drawings are used to illustrate specific embodiments of the invention, but not to limit the scope of the invention as defined by the claims.

FIG. 1 is a comparison diagram of gene chip expression profiles of human RNA helicase 10 and human RNA helicase 95 of the present invention. The upper graph is a graph of the expression profile of human RNA helicase 10, and the lower graph is the graph of the expression profile of human RNA helicase 95. Among them, 1 indicates fetal kidney, 2 indicates fetal large intestine, 3 indicates fetal small intestine, 4 indicates fetal muscle, 5 indicates fetal brain, 6 indicates fetal bladder, 7 indicates unstarved L02, 8 indicates L02 +, lhr, As ³⁺ , and 9 indicates ECV304 PMA-, 10 means ECV304 PMA +, 11 means fetal liver, 12 means normal liver, 13 means thyroid, 14 means skin, 15 means fetal lung, 16 means lung, 17 means lung cancer, 18 means fetal spleen, 19 means spleen, 20 Indicates the prostate, 21 indicates the fetal heart, 22 indicates the heart, 23 indicates muscle, 24 indicates testes, 25 indicates fetal thymus, and 26 indicates thymus.

 Figure 2 shows the polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) of isolated human RNA helicase 10. 10kDa is the molecular weight of the protein. The arrow indicates the isolated protein band. Summary of the Invention

 The following terms used in this specification and the claims shall have the following meanings unless specifically stated: "Nucleic acid sequence" refers to oligonucleotides, nucleotides or polynucleotides and fragments or parts thereof, and may also refer to the genome or synthetic DNA or RNA, they can be single-stranded or double-stranded, representing the sense or antisense strand. Similarly, the term "amino acid sequence" refers to an oligopeptide, peptide, polypeptide or protein sequence and fragments or portions thereof. When the "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 "variant" of a protein or polynucleotide 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 amino acid substituted has a structural or chemical property similar to the original amino acid, such as replacing 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" or "addition" refers to an alteration in the amino acid sequence or nucleotide sequence that results in an increase in one or more amino acids or nucleotides compared to a naturally occurring molecule. "Replacement" refers to the replacement of one or more amino acids or nucleotides with different amino acids or nucleotides. "Biological activity" refers to a protein that has the structure, regulation, or biochemical function of a natural molecule. Similarly, the term "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 human RNA helicase 10, 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 human RNA helicase 10.

 An "antagonist" or "inhibitor" refers to a molecule that, when combined with human RNA helicase 10, can block or regulate the biological or immunological activity of human RNA helicase 10. Antagonists and inhibitors may include proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates or any other molecule that binds human RNA helicase 10.

 "Regulation" refers to a change in the function of human RNA helicase 10, including an increase or decrease in protein activity, a change in binding properties, and any other biological, functional, or immune properties of human RNA helicase 10. .

 "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 human R helicase 10 using standard protein purification techniques. Basically Pure human RNA helicase 10 can generate a single main band on a non-reducing polyacrylamide gel. The purity of human RNA helicase 10 polypeptide can be analyzed by amino acid sequence.

 "Complementary" or "complementary" refers to the natural binding of polynucleotides by base-pairing under conditions of acceptable salt concentration and temperature. For example, the sequence "C-T-G-A" can be combined with the complementary sequence "G-A-C-T". The complementarity between two single-stranded molecules may 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 imprinting or Nor thern blotting, etc.) under conditions of reduced stringency. Substantially homologous sequences or hybridization probes can compete and inhibit the binding of fully 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 identical 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 (Lassergene sof tware package, DNASTAR, Inc., Mad Son Wis.). The MEGALIGN program can compare two or more sequences according to different methods such as the Cluster method (Higginis, DG and PM Sharp (1988) Gene 73: 2 37-244). _{0 The} Cluster method checks all pairs between The distances arrange the groups of sequences into clusters. 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 following formula:

 Number of residues matching between sequence and sequence S

 Number of residues in sequence-number of interval residues in sequence ^-number of interval residues in sequence ^ X

 The percent identity between nucleic acid sequences can also be determined by the Cluster method or by methods known in the art such as Jotun He in (He in J., (1990) Me thods in enzymo logy 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 DNA or RNA sequence. "Antisense strand" refers to a nucleic acid strand that is complementary to a "sense strand."

 "Derivative" refers to HFP or a chemical modification of its nucleic acid. This chemical modification may be the replacement of a hydrogen atom with an alkyl, acyl or 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, F (ab ') ₂ and Fv, which can specifically bind to the epitope of human RNA helicase 10.

 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.

 The term "isolated" refers to the removal of a substance from its original environment (for example, its natural environment if it is naturally occurring). For example, a naturally-occurring polynucleotide or polypeptide is not isolated when it is present in a living thing, but the same polynucleotide or polypeptide is separated from some or all of the substances that coexist with it in the natural system. Such a polynucleotide may be part of a certain vector, or such a polynucleotide or polypeptide may be part of a certain composition. Since the carrier or composition is not part of its natural environment, they are still isolated.

 As used herein, "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). For example, 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 in the natural state .

As used herein, "isolated human RNA helicase 10" means that human RNA helicase 10 is substantially free of other proteins, lipids, sugars, or other substances with which it is naturally associated. Those skilled in the art can use Human RNA helicase 10 was purified using standard protein purification techniques. Substantially pure polypeptides can produce a single main band on a non-reducing polyacrylamide gel. The purity of the human RNA helicase 10 polypeptide can be analyzed by amino acid sequence.

 The present invention provides a new polypeptide, human RNA helicase 10, 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 starting methionine residues.

 The invention also includes fragments, derivatives and analogs of human RNA helicase 10. As used in the present invention, the terms "fragment", "derivative" and "analog" refer to a polypeptide that substantially maintains the same biological function or activity of the human RNA helicase 10 of the present 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 (Π) a type in which a group on one or more amino acid residues is replaced by another group to include a substituent; or (Π Ι) Such a polypeptide sequence in which the mature polypeptide is fused with another compound (such as a compound that prolongs the half-life of the polypeptide, such as polyethylene glycol); or (IV) a polypeptide sequence in which an additional amino acid sequence is fused into the mature polypeptide (Such as the leader or secretory sequence or the sequence used to purify the polypeptide or protease sequence). As explained herein, 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 the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1. The polynucleotide of the present invention is found from a cDNA library of human fetal brain tissue. It contains a polynucleotide sequence with a total length of 2902 bases, and its open reading frame 670-954 encodes 94 amino acids. According to the comparison of gene chip expression profiles, it was found that this polypeptide has a similar expression profile with human RNA helicase 95, and it can be inferred that the human RNA helicase 10 has a similar function to human RNA helicase 95.

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. As used herein, 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.

 The term "polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide" refers to a polynucleotide comprising the polypeptide and a polynucleotide comprising 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. Variants of this polynucleotide can be naturally occurring allelic variants or non-naturally occurring variants. These nucleotide variants include substitution variants, deletion variants, and insertion variants. As known in the art, 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 present invention particularly relates to polynucleotides that can hybridize to the polynucleotides of the present invention under stringent conditions. In the present invention, "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 a denaturant during hybridization, such as 50% (v / v) formamide, 0.1% calf serum / 0.1% F i co ll, 42 ° C, etc .; or (3) only between the two sequences Crosses occur at least 95% or more, and more preferably 97% or more. In addition, the polypeptide encoded by the hybridizable polynucleotide has the same biological function and activity as the mature polypeptide shown in SEQ ID NO: 2.

 The invention also relates to nucleic acid fragments that hybridize to the sequences described above. As used herein, a "nucleic acid fragment" contains at least 10 nucleotides in length, preferably at least 20-30 nucleotides, more preferably at least 50-60 nucleotides, most preferably at least 100 More than nucleotides. Nucleic acid fragments can also be used in nucleic acid amplification techniques (such as PCR) to identify and / or isolate polynucleotides encoding human RNA helicase 10.

 The 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 human RM helicase 10 of the present invention can be obtained by various methods. For example, 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) separating the double-stranded DNA sequence from the DM of the genome; 2) chemically synthesizing the DNA sequence to obtain the double-stranded DNA of the polypeptide.

Of the methods mentioned above, 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. Isolate cDNA of interest The standard method is to isolate mRM from donor cells that overexpress the gene and perform reverse transcription to form a plasmid or phage cDNA library. There are many mature techniques for extracting mRNA, and kits are also commercially available (Qiagene). CDM libraries are also commonly used (Sambrook, et al., Molecular Cloning, A Laboratory Manual, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. New York, 1989). Commercially available cDNA libraries are also available, such as different cDNA libraries from Clontech. 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 DM-RM hybridization; (2) the presence or absence of marker gene functions; (3) measuring the level of human RNA helicase 10 transcripts; (4) ) Detection of protein products expressed by genes through immunological techniques or determination of biological activity The above methods can be used singly or in combination.

 In the method (1), 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 At least 50 nucleotides, preferably at least 100 nucleotides. In addition, the length of the probe is usually within 2000 nucleotides, preferably within 1000 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).

 In the (4) method, immunological techniques such as Western blotting, radioimmunoprecipitation, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) can be used to detect the protein product expressed by the human RNA helicase 10 gene.

 A method using DNA technology to amplify DNA / RNA (Saiki, et al. Science 1985; 230: 1350-1354) is preferably used to obtain the gene of the present invention. In particular, when it is difficult to obtain a full-length cDNA from a library, the RACE method (RACE-rapid amplification of cDNA ends) can be preferably used. 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.

 The polynucleotide sequence of the gene of the present invention or various DNA 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 cDM 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 produced by genetic engineering using the vector of the present invention or directly using a human RNA helicase 10 coding sequence, and a method for producing a polypeptide of the present invention by recombinant technology. .

In the present invention, a polynucleotide sequence encoding a human RNA helicase 10 may be inserted into a vector to construct Into a recombinant vector containing the polynucleotide of the present invention. The term "vector" refers to bacterial plasmids, phages, yeast plasmids, plant cell viruses, mammalian cell viruses such as adenoviruses, retroviruses, or other vectors well known in the art. Vectors suitable for use in the present invention include, but are not limited to:

T7 promoter expression vector (Rosenberg, et al. Gene, 1987, 56: 125); pMSXND expression vector expressed in mammalian cells (Lee and Nathans, J Bio Chem. 263: 3521, 1988) and in insect cells A vector derived from a baculovirus. In short, as long as it can be replicated and stabilized in the host, any plasmid and vector can be used to construct a recombinant expression vector. An important feature of expression vectors is that they usually contain origins of replication, promoters, marker genes, and translational regulatory elements.

 Methods well known to those skilled in the art can be used to construct expression vectors containing a DNA sequence encoding human RNA helicase 10 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. coli; the PL promoter of lambda phage; eukaryotic promoters include the CMV immediate early promoter, the HSV thymidine kinase promoter, the early and late SV40 promoters, Retroviral LTRs and other known promoters that control the expression of genes in prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells or their viruses. The expression vector also includes a ribosome binding site for translation initiation, a transcription terminator, and the like. 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. Examples include SV40 enhancers of 100 to 270 base pairs on the late side of the origin of replication, polyoma enhancers and adenovirus enhancers on the late side of the origin of replication.

 In addition, 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. Fluorescent protein (GFP), or tetracycline or ampicillin resistance for E. coli.

 Those of ordinary skill in the art will know how to select appropriate vector / transcription control elements (such as promoters, enhancers, etc.) and selectable marker genes.

In the present invention, a polynucleotide encoding human RNA helicase 10 or a recombinant vector containing the polynucleotide can be transformed or transduced into a host cell to constitute a genetically engineered host cell containing the polynucleotide or the recombinant vector. The term "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; insect cells Cells if fly S2 or Sf 9; animal cells such as CH0, COS or Bowes melanoma cells. Transformation of a host cell with a DNA sequence according to the present invention or a recombinant vector containing the DM sequence can be performed using conventional techniques well known to those skilled in the art. When 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. If necessary, transformation can also be performed by electroporation. When the host is a eukaryotic organism, 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.

 Using conventional recombinant DNA technology, the polynucleotide sequence of the present invention can be used to express or produce recombinant human RNA helicase 10 (Science, 1984; 224: 1431). Generally there are the following steps:

(1) using a polynucleotide (or variant) encoding human human RNA helicase 10 of the present invention, or transforming or transducing a suitable host cell with a recombinant expression vector containing the polynucleotide;

 (2) culturing host cells in a suitable medium;

 (3) Isolate and purify protein from culture medium or cells.

 In step (2), depending on the host cell used, the medium used in the culture may be selected from various conventional mediums. 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.

 In step (3), 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.

 The polypeptides of the present invention, as well as the antagonists, agonists and inhibitors of the polypeptides, can be directly used in the treatment of diseases, for example, they can treat malignant tumors, adrenal deficiency, skin diseases, various types of inflammation, HIV infection and immune diseases.

 RNA and DNA helicases are expressed in cancer tissues, brain and nervous tissues, and tissues associated with inflammation and immune responses. Therefore, RNA helicases play an important role in cancer, nervous system diseases, and immune system diseases. In particular, the expression of RM helicase is significantly increased in cancer and immune system diseases; in nervous system-related diseases, its expression is reduced or its activity is weakened.

Specifically with regard to the novel human RNA helicase of the present invention, the enzyme and fragments or derivatives thereof can be used to diagnose and treat diseases related to the nervous system. These diseases include, but are not limited to, the following: Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's disease, memory anterograde amnesia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, bipolar neurocytic disorder, tension, brain tumors, dementia, depression, delayed dyskinesia, dystonia, epilepsy, hereditary chronic Chorea, multiple lateral sclerosis, neurofibromas, Parkinson's disease, paranoid neuropathy, schizophrenia, Tourette's disease, etc.

 The novel human helicases and fragments or derivatives thereof of the present invention can also be used to diagnose and treat some cancers, including but not limited to the following, adenoma, leukemia, lymphoma, melanoma, myeloma, sarcoma, etc .; In particular, cancers including these tissues, thyroid, bladder, bone, bone marrow, brain, breast, cervix, tendon sheath cyst, heart, kidney, lung, liver, muscle, ovary, pancreas, parathyroid gland, prostate, uterus, Salivary glands, skin, spleen, testes, penis, thymus, gallbladder, gastrointestinal tract, etc.

 The novel human helicases and fragments or derivatives thereof of the present invention can also be used to diagnose and treat diseases related to the immune system, including but not limited to the following, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic active hepatitis, primary Sjogren's syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis, hemochromatosis, immune complex glomerulonephritis, mycocarditis after gonococcal infection, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, polymyositis, mouth Xerophthalmia syndrome, nodular polyarteritis, Wegener's granulomatosis, myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, insulin autoimmune syndrome, autoimmune Immune thyroid disease, autoimmune heart disease, Down syndrome, short limb dwarfism, hereditary transcobalamin II deficiency with hypogammaglobulinemia, biotin-dependent carboxylase deficiency, Dun Can syndrome , Thymoma, chronic disease skin mucosal candidiasis, aplastic anemia, Di George syndrome, Wiscot t -Aldr ich syndrome, immunodeficiency disease with ataxia telangiectasia, etc.

 The novel human helicases and fragments or derivatives thereof of the present invention can also be used to diagnose and treat diseases related to the immune system, including but not limited to the following, pulmonary eosinophilia, sarcoidosis, rheumatism Arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, cholecystitis, glomerulonephritis, immune complex glomerulonephritis, acute anterior uveitis, osteoporosis, dermatomyositis, urticaria, Specific dermatitis, hemochromatosis, polymyositis, Addison's disease, Graves' disease, chronic active hepatitis, emergency bowel syndrome, atrophic gastritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, myasthenia gravis, cerebral spinal cord Multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, intracranial granuloma, Wegener's granulomatosis, autoimmune thyroiditis, autoimmune interstitial nephritis, ulcerative colitis, anemia, pancreatitis, segmental ileitis, Myocarditis, atherosclerosis, multiple scleroderma, etc.

The invention also provides methods for screening compounds to identify agents that increase (agonist) or suppress (antagonist) human RNA helicase 10. Agonists enhance biological functions such as human RNA helicase 10 to stimulate cell proliferation, Antagonists prevent and treat disorders related to excessive cell proliferation, such as various cancers. For example, mammalian cells or membrane preparations expressing human RM helicase 10 can be cultured together with labeled human RNA helicase 10 in the presence of a drug. The ability of the drug to increase or block this interaction is then determined.

 Antagonists of human RNA helicase 10 include screened antibodies, compounds, receptor deletions and analogs. Antagonists of human RNA helicase 10 can bind to human RNA helicase 10 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 exert its biology Features.

 When screening compounds as antagonists, human RNA helicase 10 can be added to bioanalytical assays to determine whether a compound is a compound by measuring the effect of the compound on the interaction between human RNA helicase 10 and its receptor. 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 human RNA helicase 10 can be obtained by screening a random peptide library composed of various possible combinations of amino acids bound to a solid phase. When screening, generally 10 molecules of human RNA helicase should be labeled.

 The present invention provides a method for producing antibodies using polypeptides, and fragments, derivatives, analogs or cells thereof as antigens. These antibodies can be polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies. The invention also provides antibodies against human RNA helicase 10 epitopes. These antibodies include (but are not limited to): Doklon antibodies, monoclonal antibodies, chimeric antibodies, single-chain antibodies, Fab fragments, and fragments from Fab expression libraries.

Polyclonal antibodies can be produced by injecting human RNA helicase 10 directly into immunized animals (such as rabbits, mice, rats, etc.). A variety of adjuvants can be used to enhance the immune response, including but not limited to Freund's Agent. Techniques for preparing monoclonal antibodies to human RNA helicase 10 include, but are not limited to, hybridoma technology (Kohl er and Miste in. Nature, 1975, 256: 495-497), triple tumor technology, human beta cells Hybridoma technology, EBV-hybridoma technology, etc. Chimeric antibodies that bind human constant regions to non-human variable regions can be produced using existing techniques (Morrison et al, PNAS, 1985, 81: 6851). ₀ Existing techniques for producing single-chain antibodies (US Pa t No. 4946778) can also be used to produce single chain antibodies against human RM helicase 10.

 Antibodies to human RM helicase 10 can be used in immunohistochemistry to detect human RM helicase 10 in biopsy specimens.

 Monoclonal antibodies that bind to human RM helicase 10 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. Human RNA helicase 1 0 High-affinity monoclonal antibodies can covalently bind to bacterial or phytotoxins (such as diphtheria toxin, ricin, ormosine, etc.). A common method is to attack the amino group of an antibody with a thiol cross-linking agent such as SPDP and bind the toxin to the antibody through the exchange of disulfide bonds. This hybrid antibody can be used to kill human RNA helicase 10-positive cells .

 The antibodies of the present invention can be used to treat or prevent diseases related to human RNA helicase 10. Administration of an appropriate dose of antibody can stimulate or block the production or activity of human RNA helicase 10.

 The invention also relates to a diagnostic test method for quantitatively and locally detecting human RNA helicase 10 levels. These tests are well known in the art and include F I SH assays and radioimmunoassays. The level of human RNA helicase 10 detected in the test can be used to explain the importance of human RNA helicase 10 in various diseases and to diagnose diseases in which human RNA helicase 10 plays a role.

 The polypeptide of the present invention can also be used for peptide mapping analysis. For example, 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.

 Polynucleotides encoding human RNA helicase 10 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 human RM helicase 10. Recombinant gene therapy vectors (such as viral vectors) can be designed to express mutated human RNA helicase 10 to inhibit endogenous human RNA helicase 10 activity. For example, a mutated human RNA helicase 10 may be a shortened human RNA helicase 10 lacking a signaling functional domain, and although it can bind to a downstream substrate, it lacks signaling activity. Therefore, recombinant gene therapy vectors can be used to treat diseases caused by abnormal expression or activity of human RNA helicase 10. Virus-derived expression vectors such as retrovirus, adenovirus, adenovirus-associated virus, herpes simplex virus, parvovirus, etc. can be used to transfer a polynucleotide encoding human RM helicase 10 into cells. A method for constructing a recombinant viral vector carrying a polynucleotide encoding human RM helicase 10 can be found in the existing literature (Sambrook, et al.). In addition, recombinant polynucleotides encoding human RNA helicase 10 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.

Oligonucleotides (including antisense RM and DNA) and ribozymes that inhibit human RNA helicase 10 mRNA are also within the scope of the present invention. A ribozyme is an enzyme-like RM 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 and DM and ribozymes can be obtained by any existing MA or DNA synthesis technology, such as the technique of solid-phase phosphate amide chemical synthesis to synthesize oligonucleotides has been widely used. Antisense RNA molecule can encode this RNA The DNA sequence is obtained by in vitro or in vivo transcription. This DNA sequence has been integrated downstream of the RNA polymerase promoter of the vector. In order to increase the stability of a nucleic acid molecule, it can be modified in a variety of ways, such as increasing the sequence length on both sides, and the ribonucleoside linkages should use phosphate thioester or peptide bonds instead of phosphodiester bonds.

 The polynucleotide encoding human RNA helicase 10 can be used for the diagnosis of diseases related to human RNA helicase 10. A polynucleotide encoding human RNA helicase 10 can be used to detect the expression of human RNA helicase 10 or the abnormal expression of human RNA helicase 10 in a disease state. For example, a DNA sequence encoding human RNA helicase 10 can be used to hybridize biopsy specimens to determine the expression of human RNA helicase 10. Hybridization techniques include Sou thern blotting, Nor thern blotting, and in situ hybridization. These techniques and methods are publicly available and mature, 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 microarray (Microcroix) or a DNA chip (also known as a "gene chip") for analyzing differential expression analysis of genes in tissues and Genetic diagnosis. Human RNA helicase 10 specific primers can be used for RNA-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in vitro amplification to detect human RNA helicase 10 transcription products.

 Detection of mutations in the human RNA helicase 10 gene can also be used to diagnose human RNA helicase 10 related diseases. Human RNA helicase 10 mutations include point mutations, translocations, deletions, recombinations, and any other abnormalities compared to normal wild-type human RNA helicase 10 DNA sequences. Mutations can be detected using existing techniques such as Southern blotting, DM sequence analysis, PCR and in situ hybridization. In addition, mutations may affect protein expression. Therefore, Nor thern blotting and Western blotting can be used to indirectly determine whether a gene is mutated.

 The 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.

 In short, PCR primers (preferably 1-35 bp) are prepared based on cDNA, and the sequences can be located on 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. Using the oligonucleotide primers of the present invention, by a similar method, 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 hybrid pre-selection to construct chromosome-specific cDNA libraries. Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) of cDNA clones to metaphase chromosomes allows precise chromosomal localization in one step. For a review of this technique, see Verma et al., Human Chromosomes: a Manual of Basic Techniques, Pergamon Press, New York (1988).

 Once the sequence is located at the exact chromosomal location, the physical location of the sequence on the chromosome can be correlated with the genetic map data. These data can be found in V. Mckusick, Mendelian Inheritance in Man (available online with Johns Hopkins University Welch Medical Library). Linkage analysis can then be used to determine the relationship between genes and diseases that have been mapped to chromosomal regions.

 Next, the difference in cDNA or genomic sequence between the affected and unaffected individuals needs 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 chromosomes, such as deletions or translocations that are visible at the chromosomal level or detectable with cDNA sequence-based PCR. According to the resolution capabilities of current physical mapping and gene mapping technology, 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. These carriers 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. Along with 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. In addition, 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. Human RNA helicase 10 is administered in an amount effective to treat and / or prevent a specific indication. The amount and range of human RNA helicase 10 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. Examples

The present invention is further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that these examples are only used to illustrate the present invention and not to limit the scope of the present invention. Experimental methods without specific conditions indicated in the following examples The method is usually according to the conventional conditions such as Sambrook et al., Molecular Cloning: Laboratory Manual (New York: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 1989), or the conditions recommended by the manufacturer.

 Example 1 Cloning of human RM helicase 10

Total RM of human fetal brain was extracted by one step method with guanidine isothiocyanate / phenol / chloroform. Poly (A) raRNA was isolated from total RNA using Quik mRNA Isolation Kit (Qiegene). 2ug poly (A) mRNA forms CDM by reverse transcription. The Smart cDNA cloning kit (purchased from Clontech) was used to insert the cDNA fragment into the multiple cloning site of the pBSK (+) vector (Clontech) to transform DH5a. The bacteria formed a cDNA library. Dye terminate cycle reaction sequencing kit (Perkin-Elmer) and ABI 377 automatic sequencer (Perkin-Elmer) were used to determine the sequences at the 5 'and 3' ends of all clones. The determined cDNA sequence was compared with the existing public DM sequence database (Genebank), and it was found that the cDM sequence of one of the clones 0556d09 was new DNA. A series of primers were synthesized to determine the inserted cDNA fragments of the clone in both directions. The results showed that clones contained full-length cDNA 0556d09 is 2902bp (eg Seq IDN0: 1 shown), from ^{67 0bp} a 284bp to 954bp open reading frame (ORF), encoding a novel protein (e.g. Seq ID NO : Shown in 2). We named this clone pBS-0556d09 and named the encoded protein as human RNA helicase 10. Example 2 Cloning of a gene encoding human RNA helicase 10 by RT-PCR

 CDNA was synthesized using fetal brain total RM as a template and oiigo-dT as a primer for reverse transcription reaction. After purification with Qiagene's kit, PCR was performed using the following primers:

 Primerl: 5'- ATTTCAAAAAACAGGTAAAGTAAA-3 '(SEQ ID NO: 3)

 Primer2: 5'- GCAGGAGAATCGCTTGAACCCAGG-3 '(SEQ ID NO: 4)

 Primerl is a forward sequence starting at lbp of the 5th 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 mmol / L Tris-HCl, pH 8.5, 1.5 mmol / L MgCl ₂ , 200 μηιο 1/1 dNTP, lOpmol primer, 1U Taq DM polymerase in a 50 μ1 reaction volume (Clontech). The reaction was performed on a PE9600 DNA thermal cycler (Perkin-Elmer) under the following conditions for 25 cycles: 94 ° C 30sec; 55 ° C 30sec; 72 ° C 2min. During RT-PCR, β-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 DNA sequence analysis results showed that the DNA sequence of the PCR product was exactly the same as that of 1-2902bp shown in SEQ ID NO: 1. Example 3 Northern Blot Analysis of Human RNA Helicase 10 Gene Expression

Total RNA extraction in one step [Ana l. Biochem 1987, 162, 156-159] This method involves acid guanidinium thiocyanate phenol-chloroform extraction. 4M guanidinium isothiocyanate-25 mM sodium citrate, 0. 2M sodium acetate (pH 4.0), homogenize the tissue, add 1 volume of phenol and 1/5 volume of chloroform-isoamyl alcohol (49: 1), mix and centrifuge. Aspirate the aqueous layer and add isopropanol (0.8 vol) was added and the mixture was centrifuged R precipitate. the resulting precipitate was washed MA with 70% ethanol, dried and dissolved in water. with _20μ ε RNA, containing 20mM 3- (N- morpholino) propanesulfonic Acid (pH7. 0)-5raM sodium acetate-lniM EDTA-2. 2M formaldehyde on a 1.2% agarose gel for electrophoresis. Then transfer to a nitrocellulose membrane. Random primer method using a- ³² P dATP A ³² P-labeled DM probe was prepared. The DNA probe used was the PCR amplified human RNA helicase 10 coding region sequence (670bp to 954bp) shown in Figure 1. The 32P-labeled probe (about 2 χ 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-25 mM KH ₂ P0 ₄ (pH 7. 4) -5 χ SSC- 5 χ Denhardt's solution and 200 g / ml salmon sperm DNA. After hybridization, the filter was washed in lx SSC-0.1 ° /. SDS at 55 ° C for 30 minutes. Then, analysis and quantification were performed using Phosphor Imager. Example 4 In vitro expression, isolation and purification of recombinant human RNA helicase 10

 Based on SEQ ID NO: 1 and the coding region sequence shown in Figure 1, a pair of specific amplification primers were designed, the sequence is as follows:

Pr imer 3: 5'-CCCCATATGATGCAAATAAAAACTACAATGAGG-3 '(Seq ID No: 5) Pr imer4: 5' -CCCGAATTCTCATTCATTATAGTAGCCAAAAGC-3 '(Seq ID No: 6) The 5' ends of these two primers contain Ndel and EcoRI digestion respectively Site, followed by the coding sequences of the 5 'end and 3' end of the gene of interest, respectively, and the Ndel and EcoRI digestion sites correspond to the expression vector plasmid pET-28b (+) (Novagen product, Ca. No. 69865. 3 Selective endonuclease sites on). PCR was performed using the PBS-0556d09 plasmid containing the full-length target gene as a template. The PCR reaction conditions are as follows: a total volume of 50 μ1 containing 10 pg of pBS-0556d09 plasmid, primers? 1: ^ 61: -3 and? 1 "11116] -4 are 10 1110 1. Advantage polymerase Mix (Clontech) 1μ1. Cycle parameters: 94 ° C 20s, 60 ° C 30s, 68 ° C 2 min, a total of 25 cycles. Use Ndel and EcoRI The amplified product and plasmid pET-28 (+) were double-digested, and large fragments were recovered and ligated with T4 ligase. The ligation product was transformed by the calcium chloride method Escherichia coli DH5C. After the LB plates were cultured overnight at a final concentration of 30 μm, the positive clones were screened by colony PCR and sequenced. The positive clones with the correct sequence (pET-0556d09) were selected to transform the recombinant plasmid into E. coli BL21 (DE3) using the calcium chloride method. pLysS (Novagen products). LB liquid medium containing kanamycin (final concentration of 30μ _§ / ηι1), the host strain BL21 _(P ET-0556d09) cultured at 37 ° C until logarithmic growth phase, IPTG was added The final concentration is 1 ol / L, and the culture is continued for 5 hours. The supernatant was collected by centrifugation, and purified by chromatography using an affinity chromatography column His s. Bind Quick Car tr idge (product of Novagen) capable of binding to six histidines (6H i s-Tag). The protein of interest human RNA helicase 10. After SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, a single band was obtained at 1 OkDa (Figure 2). The band was transferred to a PVDF membrane and the N-terminal amino acid sequence was analyzed by Edams hydrolysis method. As a result, the 15 amino acids at the N-terminus were identical to the 15 amino acid residues at the N-terminus shown in SEQ ID NO: 2. Example 5 Production of anti-human RNA helicase 10 antibodies

 A peptide synthesizer (product of PE company) was used to synthesize the following human RM helicase 10-specific peptides:

NH2-Met-Gln-I l e-Lys-Thr-Thr-Met-Arg-Tyr-H i s-Phe-I l e-Leu-Leu-Arg-C00H (SEQ ID NO: 7). The polypeptide is coupled with hemocyanin and bovine serum albumin to form a complex, respectively. For the method, see: Avrameas, e t a l. Immunochemi stry, 1969; 6: 43. Rabbits were immunized with 4 mg of the hemocyanin polypeptide complex and complete Freund's adjuvant, and 15 days later, the hemocyanin polypeptide complex and incomplete Freund's adjuvant were used to boost the immunity once. A titer plate coated with a 15 g / ml bovine serum albumin peptide complex was used as an ELISA to determine antibody titers in rabbit serum. Protein A-Sepharose was used to isolate total IgG from antibody-positive rabbit serum. The peptide was bound to a cyanogen bromide-activated Sepharose4B column, and anti-peptide antibodies were separated from the total IgG by affinity chromatography. The immunoprecipitation method demonstrated that the purified antibody specifically binds to human RNA helicase 10. Example 6 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. For example, 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. Further, 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. Acid sequence or a homologous polynucleotide sequence thereof. Filter hybridization methods include dot blotting, Southern blotting, Northern blotting, and copying methods. They all use the same steps of hybridization after fixing the polynucleotide sample to be tested on the filter. These same steps are as follows: 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 the labeled probe and incubated to hybridize the probe to the target nucleic acid. After the hybridization step, the unhybridized probes are removed by a series of membrane washing steps Off. 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. In this embodiment, 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.

 First, the selection of the probe

 The selection of 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:

 1. The preferred range of probe size is 18-50 nucleotides;

 2. GC content is 30 »/. -70%, non-specific hybridization increases;

 3, there should be no complementary regions inside the probe;

 4. 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;

 5. Whether the preliminary selection probe is finally selected as a probe with practical application value should be further determined by experiments.

 After completing the above analysis, select and synthesize the following two probes:

 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):

 5'- TGCAAATAAAAACTACAATGAGGTACCATTTCATACTCCTC- 3 '(SEQ ID NO: 8) Probe 1 (probe2), which belongs to the second type of probe, is equivalent to the replacement mutation sequence (41Nt) of the gene fragment or its complementary fragment of SEQ ID NO: 1:

 5 -TGCAAATAAAAACTACAATGCGGTACCATTTCATACTCCTC-3 '(SEQ ID NO: 9) For other commonly used reagents and their preparation methods related to the following specific experimental steps, please refer to the literature: DNA PROBES GH Kel ler; Μ · Μ · Manak; Stockton Pres s , 1989 (USA) and more commonly used molecular cloning laboratory manuals, such as the Guide to Molecular Cloning Experiments (Second Edition 1998) [US] Sambruck et al., Science Press.

 Sample Preparation:

 1. Extract DM from fresh or frozen tissue

Steps: 1) Put fresh or freshly thawed normal liver tissue into ice and hold phosphate buffer solution (PBS). Cut the tissue into small pieces with scissors or a scalpel. Tissue should be kept moist during operation. 2) Centrifuge the tissue at 1,000 g for 10 minutes. 3) Suspend the precipitate (about 10 ml / g) with cold homogenization buffer (0.25 mol / L sucrose; 25 mmol / L Tris-HCl, pH 7.5; 25 mmol / L NaCl; 25 mmol / L MgCl ₂ ). 4) Homogenize the tissue suspension at 4 ° C at full speed with an electric homogenizer until the tissue is completely broken. 5) Centrifuge at 1000g for 10 minutes. 6) Resuspend the cell pellet (1 to 5 ml per 0.1 g of the original tissue sample) and centrifuge at 1,000 g for 10 minutes. 7) Resuspend the pellet with lysis buffer (add 1 ml per 0.1 g of the initial tissue sample), and then follow the phenol extraction method below.

 2, DM phenol extraction method

Steps: 1) Wash the cells with 1-10ml of cold PBS and centrifuge at 1000g for 10 minutes. 2) Resuspend the pelleted cells with cold cell lysate (lx 10 ⁸ cells / ml). Use a minimum of 100ul lysis buffer. 3) Add SDS to a final concentration of 1%. If SDS is added directly to the cell pellet before resuspending the cells, the cells may form large clumps that are difficult to break, and reduce the overall yield. This is particularly serious when extracting> 10 ⁷ cells. 4) Add proteinase K to a final concentration of 200ug / ml. 5) Incubate at 50 ° C for 1 hour or shake gently at 37 ° C overnight. 6) Extract with an equal volume of phenol: chloroform: isoamyl alcohol (25: 24: 1) and centrifuge in a small centrifuge tube for 10 minutes. The two should be clearly separated, otherwise centrifuge again. 7) Transfer the water phase to a new tube. 8) Extract with an equal volume of chloroform: isoamyl alcohol (24: 1) and centrifuge for 10 minutes. 9) Transfer the DNA-containing aqueous phase to a new tube. The DNA was then purified and ethanol precipitated.

 3, DNA purification and ethanol precipitation

Steps: 1) Add 10 volumes of 2mol / L sodium acetate and 2 volumes of cold 100% ethanol to the DNA solution and mix. Leave at -20 ° C for 1 hour or overnight. 2) Centrifuge for 10 minutes. 3) Carefully aspirate or pour out the ethanol. 4) Wash the pellet with 500ul of 70% cold ethanol and centrifuge for 5 minutes. 5) Carefully aspirate or pour out the ethanol. Wash the pellet with 500ul of cold ethanol and centrifuge for 5 minutes. 6) Carefully aspirate or pour out the ethanol, then invert on the absorbent paper to drain off the residual ethanol. Air dry for 10-15 minutes to allow the surface ethanol to evaporate. Be careful not to allow the pellet to dry completely, otherwise it will be more difficult to re-dissolve. 7) Resuspend the DM pellet in a small volume of TE or water. Low-speed vortexing or pipetting, with a dropper, while gradually increasing the TE, mixed until fully dissolved DNA, cells every ^1-5 χ 10 ό extracted plus about lul.

 The following steps 8-13 are only used when contamination must be removed, otherwise step 14 can be performed directly.

8) Add RNase A to the DNA solution to a final concentration of 100ug / ml, and incubate at 37 ° C for 30 minutes. 9) Add SDS and proteinase K to the final concentration of 0.5% and 100ug / ml. Incubate at 37 ° C for 30 minutes. 10) Extract the reaction solution with an equal volume of phenol: chloroform: isoamyl alcohol (25: 24: 1) and centrifuge for 10 minutes. 11) Carefully remove the aqueous phase, re-extract with an equal volume of chloroform: isoamyl alcohol (24: 1), and centrifuge for 10 minutes. 12) Carefully remove the water phase, add 1/10 volume of 2mol / L sodium acetate and 2.5 volumes of cold ethanol, mix well and set at -20 ° C for 1 hour Time. 13) Wash the pellet with 70% ethanol and 100% ethanol, air dry, and resuspend the nucleic acid. The process is the same as steps 3-6. 14) A _26Q and A _28Q were measured to detect the purity and yield of DNA. 15) aliquots stored at - 20 ^D C.

 Preparation of sample film:

 1) Take 4 x 2 pieces of nitrocellulose membranes (NC membranes) of appropriate size, and gently mark the spotting position and sample number on them with a pencil. Two NC membranes are required for each probe for subsequent experiments. In the step, the film is washed with high-strength conditions and strength conditions, respectively.

 2) Pipette and control 15 microliters each, spot on the sample film, and dry at room temperature.

 3) Place on filter paper impregnated with 0.1 mol / L NaOH, 1.5 mol / L NaCl for 5 minutes (twice), dry and place in 0.5 mol / L Tris-HCl (pH 7.0), 3 mol / L NaCl filter paper for 5 minutes (twice) and allowed to dry.

 4) Clamped in clean filter paper, wrapped in aluminum foil, and dried under vacuum at 60-80 C for 2 hours.

 Labeling of probes

1) 3μ1 Probe (0.1OD / Ιθμΐ), add 2μ1 Kinase buffer, 8-10 uCi γ- ³² P-dATP + 2U Kinase, to make up to a final volume of 20μ1.

 2) Incubate at 37 ° C for 2 hours.

 3) Add 1/5 volume of Bromophenol Blue Indicator (BPB).

 4) Pass Sephadex G-50 column.

5) Start to collect the first peak before ³² P-Probe washes out (can be monitored by Monitor).

 6) 5 drops / tube, collect 10-15 tubes.

 7) Monitor the amount of isotope with a liquid scintillator.

8) The ³² P-Probe (the second peak is free γ- ³² P-dATP) after the collection of the first peak is combined.

 Pre-hybridization

 The sample membrane was placed in a plastic bag, and 3 to 10 mg of prehybridization solution (10xDenhardt's; 6xSSC, 0.1 mg / ml CT DM (calf thymus DM)) was added. After sealing the mouth of the bag, shake at 68 ° C for 2 hours.

 Cross

 Cut a corner of the plastic bag, add the prepared probe, seal the bag, and shake it at 42 ° C in a water bath overnight. Wash film:

 High-intensity washing film:

 1) Take out the hybridized sample membrane.

 2) 2xSSC, 0.1¾SDS, wash at 40 ° C for 15 minutes (twice).

3) 0.1xSSC, 0.1. /. SDS, 40. C was washed for 15 minutes (twice). 4) In 0.1xSSC, 0.1% SDS, wash at 55 ° C for 30 minutes (twice), and dry at room temperature. Low-intensity washing film:

 1) Take out the hybridized sample membrane.

 2) 2xSSC, 0.1% SDS, 37. C Wash for 15 minutes (twice).

 3) In 0.1xSSC, 0.1 SDS, wash at 37 ° C for 15 minutes (twice).

 4) 0.1xSSC, 0.1 ° /. SDS, 40. Wash for 15 minutes (twice) and dry at room temperature.

X-ray auto-development:

 -70 ° C, X-ray autoradiography (pressing time depends on the radioactivity of the hybrid spot).

 Experimental results:

 The hybridization experiments performed under low-intensity membrane washing conditions showed no significant difference in the radioactive intensity of the above two probes. However, in the hybridization experiments performed under high-intensity membrane washing conditions, the radioactive intensity of probe 1 was significantly stronger. To the radioactive intensity of the hybridization spot of another probe. Therefore, the presence and differential expression of the polynucleotide of the present invention in different tissues can be analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively with the probe 1. Example 7 DNA Microarray

 Gene chip or gene microarray (DM Microarray) is a new technology currently being developed by many national laboratories and large pharmaceutical companies. It refers to the orderly and high-density arrangement of a large number of target gene fragments on glass, The data is compared and analyzed on a carrier such as silicon using fluorescence detection and computer software to achieve the purpose of rapid, efficient, and 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. For example, see DeRisi, JL, Lyer, V. & Brown, P.0. (1997) Science 278, 680-686. And Helle, RA, Schema, M. , Chai, A., Shalom, D., (1997) PNAS 94: 2150-2155.

 (A) spotting

A total of 4,000 polynucleotide sequences of various full-length cDNAs are used as target DM, including the polynucleotide 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 with a Cartesian 7500 spotting instrument (purchased from Cartesian, USA). The distance is 280 μΐη. The spotted slides were hydrated and dried, cross-linked in a UV cross-linker, and dried after elution to fix the DNA on the glass slide to prepare a chip. Its specific method steps There have been many reports in the literature. The sample post-processing steps in this embodiment are:

 1. Hydration in a humid environment for 4 hours;

 2. 0.2% SDS was washed for 1 minute;

3. Wash twice with ddH ₂ 0 for 1 minute each time;

4. NaBH _{4 is} blocked for 5 minutes;

 5. 95 ° C water for 2 minutes;

 6. Wash with 0.2% SDS for 1 minute;

7. Rinse twice with ddH ₂ 0;

 8. Dry and store at 25 ° C in the dark for future use.

 (Two) probe marking

Total mRNA was extracted from human mixed tissues and specific tissues (or stimulated cell lines) in one step, and the mRNA was purified with Ol igotex mRNA Midi Ki t (purchased from QiaGen), and another ¹ J was separated by reverse transcription. The fluorescent test J Cy3dUTP (5-Amino-propargyl-2'-deoxyur idine 5'-tr iphate coupled to Cy3 f luorescent dye, purchased from Amersham Phamacia Biotech) was used to label the mRNA of human mixed tissue, and the fluorescent reagent Cy5dUTP (5 -Amino- propargy 2'-deoxyur idine 5'-tr iphate coupled to Cy5 f luorescent dye, purchased from Amersham Phamac ia Biotech Company, labeled mRNA of specific tissues (or stimulated cell lines) of the body, purified and prepared for detection needle. For specific steps and methods, see:

 Schena, M., Shalon, D., Hel ler, R. (1996) Proc. Nat l. Acad. Sci. USA. Vol. 93: 10614-10619. Schena, M., Sha lon, Dar i., Davi s, RW (1995) Sc ience. 270 (20): 467-480.

 (Three) cross

 The probes from the above two tissues were hybridized with the chip in a UniHyb ™ Hybridizaion Solution (purchased from TeleChem) hybridization solution for 16 hours, and the washing solution (1 x SSC, 0.2% SDS) was used at room temperature. ) After washing, scan with a ScanArray 3000 scanner (purchased from General Scanning, USA). The scanned image is analyzed by Imagene software (Biodi scovery, USA), and the Cy3 / Cy5 ratio of each point is calculated.

 The above specific tissues (or stimulated cell lines) are thymus, testis, muscle, spleen, lung, skin, thyroid, liver, PMA + Ecv304 cell line, PMA-Ecv304 cell line, non-starved L02 cell line, L02 cell line stimulated by arsenic for 1 hour, L02 cell line stimulated by arsenic for 6 hours prostate, heart, lung cancer, fetal bladder, fetal small intestine, fetal large intestine, fetal thymus, fetal muscle, fetal liver, fetal kidney, fetal spleen, fetal brain, Fetal lung and fetal heart. Draw a graph based on these 26 Cy3 / Cy5 ratios (Figure 1). It can be seen from the figure that the expression profiles of human RM helicase 10 and human RNA helicase 95 according to the present invention are very similar.

Claims

 1. An isolated polypeptide-human RNA helicase 10, characterized in that it comprises: a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID D N0: 2, or an active fragment, analog, or derivative of a polypeptide thereof.

 2. The polypeptide according to claim 1, characterized in that the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide, analog or derivative has at least 95% identity with the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2.

 3. The polypeptide according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2.

 4. An isolated polynucleotide, characterized in that said polynucleotide comprises one selected from the group consisting of:

 (a) a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 or a fragment, analog, or derivative thereof;

 (b) a polynucleotide complementary to polynucleotide (a); or

 (c) A polynucleotide that is at least 70% identical to (a) or (b).

 5. The polynucleotide according to claim 4, wherein the polynucleotide comprises a polynucleotide encoding an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 2.

 6. The polynucleotide according to claim 4, characterized in that the sequence of the polynucleotide comprises a sequence of positions 670-954 in SEQ ID NO: 1 or a sequence of positions 1-2902 in SEQ ID NO: 1 .

 7. A recombination vector containing an exogenous polynucleotide, characterized in that it is a recombination constructed by the polynucleotide according to any one of claims 4-6 and a plasmid, virus or a carrier expression vector Carrier.

 8. A genetically engineered host cell containing an exogenous polynucleotide, characterized in that it is selected from one of the following host cells:

 (a) a host cell transformed or transduced with the recombinant vector of claim 7; or

 (b) a host cell transformed or transduced with a polynucleotide according to any one of claims 4-6.

 9. A method for preparing a polypeptide having human RNA helicase 10 activity, characterized in that the method includes:

 (a) culturing the engineered host cell according to claim 8 under the condition of expressing human RNA helicase 10;

 (b) Isolating a polypeptide having human RNA helicase 10 activity from the culture.

1 0. An antibody capable of binding to a polypeptide, characterized in that the antibody is capable of binding to human RNA helicase 10 Specific binding antibodies.

 1 1. A class of compounds that mimic or regulate the activity or expression of a polypeptide, characterized in that they are compounds that mimic, promote, antagonize or inhibit the activity of human RNA helicase 10.

 12. The compound according to claim 11, characterized in that it is an antisense sequence of the polynucleotide sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 or a fragment thereof.

 13. Use of the compound according to claim 11, characterized in that the compound is used for a method for regulating the activity of human RNA helicase 10 in vivo and in vitro.

 14. A method for detecting a disease or susceptibility to a disease associated with a polypeptide according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that it comprises detecting the expression level of the polypeptide, or detecting the activity of the polypeptide Or detecting a nucleotide variation in a polynucleotide that causes abnormal expression or activity of the polypeptide.

 15. Use of a polypeptide according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that it is used for screening a mimic, agonist, antagonist or inhibitor of human RNA helicase 10; or Identification of peptide fingerprints.

 16. The use of a nucleic acid molecule according to any one of claims 4-6, characterized in that it is used as a primer for a nucleic acid amplification reaction, or as a probe for a hybridization reaction, or used for manufacturing a gene chip. Or microarray.

 17. Use of a polypeptide, polynucleotide or compound according to any one of claims 1-6 and 11, characterized in that said polypeptide, polynucleotide or mimetic, agonist, antagonist is used Or the inhibitor is composed of a safe and effective dose with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier as a pharmaceutical composition for diagnosing or treating a disease associated with human RM helicase 10 abnormality.

 18. Use of a polypeptide, polynucleotide or compound according to any one of claims 1 to 6 and 1 1, characterized in that the polypeptide, polynucleotide or compound is used for preparing a treatment such as a malignant tumor, Hematological diseases, HIV infection and immune diseases and various types of inflammation drugs.