Atomic force microscopy study of peptides homologous to beta-domain of alpha-lactalbumins

Protein Pept Lett. 2007;14(5):471-4. doi: 10.2174/092986607780782858.

Abstract

Symmetrical peptide GYDTQAIVENNESTEYG (WT, Wild Type) identical to 35-51 aminoacid residues of human alpha-lactalbumin (HLA) and peptide GYDTQTVVNNNGHTDYG (ID, IDeal symmetry) homologous to beta-domain of mammalian alpha-lactalbumins can form amyloid-like fibrils in conditions required for fibrillogenesis of HLA. The latter peptide can also form fibrils in deionized water. Fibrils formed by these peptides can cause forming of HLA amyloid-like aggregates in physiological conditions. These results provide an evidence for presence of amyloidogenic determinant in beta-domain of alpha-lactalbumin. Thus, symmetry in the primary structure may play the role in fibrillogenesis of proteins.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Amyloid / biosynthesis
  • Humans
  • Lactalbumin / chemistry*
  • Lactalbumin / genetics
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Protein Structure, Tertiary
  • Sequence Homology

Substances

  • Amyloid
  • Lactalbumin