Semisynthesis of Human Ribonuclease-S

Bioconjug Chem. 2021 Jan 20;32(1):82-87. doi: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.0c00557. Epub 2020 Dec 9.

Abstract

Since its conception, the ribonuclease S complex (RNase S) has led to historic discoveries in protein chemistry, enzymology, and related fields. Derived by the proteolytic cleavage of a single peptide bond in bovine pancreatic ribonuclease (RNase A), RNase S serves as a convenient and reliable model system for incorporating unlimited functionality into an enzyme. Applications of the RNase S system in biomedicine and biotechnology have, however, been hindered by two shortcomings: (1) the bovine-derived enzyme could elicit an immune response in humans, and (2) the complex is susceptible to dissociation. Here, we have addressed both limitations in the first semisynthesis of an RNase S conjugate derived from human pancreatic ribonuclease and stabilized by a covalent interfragment cross-link. We anticipate that this strategy will enable unprecedented applications of the "RNase-S" system.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel
  • Humans
  • Ribonuclease, Pancreatic / metabolism
  • Ribonucleases / biosynthesis*
  • Ribonucleases / chemistry
  • Spectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization

Substances

  • Ribonucleases
  • Ribonuclease, Pancreatic
  • ribonuclease S