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Complementary DNA cloning and expression of a newly recognized high molecular mass allergen phl p 13 from timothy grass pollen (Phleum pratense). 2000

R Suck, and A Petersen, and S Hagen, and O Cromwell, and W M Becker, and H Fiebig
Allergopharma Joachim Ganzer KG, Reinbek; Forschungszentrum Borstel, Biochemische und Molekulare Allergologie, Borstel, Germany.

BACKGROUND Grass pollen extracts contain a range of different allergenic components that can be classified as having low, middle or high molecular mass. Almost 75% of patients allergic to grass pollen display immunoglobulin (Ig) E-reactivity to allergens in the high molecular mass range of 55-60 kDa. These proteins have not yet been fully characterized on the protein and DNA level. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to identify and characterize an allergen of the high molecular mass fraction of Phleum pratense pollen by N-terminal protein sequencing and molecular cloning. METHODS A previously uncharacterized allergen which migrates as a double band with a molecular mass of 55-60 kDa was biochemically purified and investigated by N-terminal sequencing. Subsequently, a DNA primer was designed to amplify the corresponding cDNA using PCR. The cloned cDNA and deduced amino acid sequence were compared with sequence data bases. Immunoblots carrying the recombinant expression product were developed with monoclonal antibodies and sera derived from allergic subjects. The IgE-binding capacity of natural and recombinant allergen was determined using EAST. RESULTS The nucleic acid sequence as well as the deduced amino acid sequence consisting of 394 amino acids indicated homology with pollen specific polygalacturonases. Four potential sites for glycosylation and 16 cysteine residues were found. The recombinant expression product exhibited the same molecular size as the natural allergen and was clearly IgE-reactive. CONCLUSIONS The newly characterized allergen Phl p 13, which shows homology with polygalacturonases, is clearly different from the allergen designated as Phl p 4 and therefore the high molecular mass fraction is composed of at least two different allergens. A possible reason why this important allergen has not been detected until now is that Phl p 13 and Phl p 4 are hardly separable by one dimensional SDS-PAGE.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007073 Immunoglobulin E An immunoglobulin associated with MAST CELLS. Overexpression has been associated with allergic hypersensitivity (HYPERSENSITIVITY, IMMEDIATE). IgE
D008969 Molecular Sequence Data Descriptions of specific amino acid, carbohydrate, or nucleotide sequences which have appeared in the published literature and/or are deposited in and maintained by databanks such as GENBANK, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), National Biomedical Research Foundation (NBRF), or other sequence repositories. Sequence Data, Molecular,Molecular Sequencing Data,Data, Molecular Sequence,Data, Molecular Sequencing,Sequencing Data, Molecular
D008970 Molecular Weight The sum of the weight of all the atoms in a molecule. Molecular Weights,Weight, Molecular,Weights, Molecular
D010940 Plant Proteins Proteins found in plants (flowers, herbs, shrubs, trees, etc.). The concept does not include proteins found in vegetables for which PLANT PROTEINS, DIETARY is available. Plant Protein,Protein, Plant,Proteins, Plant
D011058 Pollen The fertilizing element of plants that contains the male GAMETOPHYTES. Male Gametes, Plant,Male Gametophytes,Microspores, Plant,Plant Microspores,Pollen Grains,Gamete, Plant Male,Gametes, Plant Male,Gametophyte, Male,Gametophytes, Male,Grain, Pollen,Grains, Pollen,Male Gamete, Plant,Male Gametophyte,Microspore, Plant,Plant Male Gamete,Plant Male Gametes,Plant Microspore,Pollen Grain
D011994 Recombinant Proteins Proteins prepared by recombinant DNA technology. Biosynthetic Protein,Biosynthetic Proteins,DNA Recombinant Proteins,Recombinant Protein,Proteins, Biosynthetic,Proteins, Recombinant DNA,DNA Proteins, Recombinant,Protein, Biosynthetic,Protein, Recombinant,Proteins, DNA Recombinant,Proteins, Recombinant,Recombinant DNA Proteins,Recombinant Proteins, DNA
D003001 Cloning, Molecular The insertion of recombinant DNA molecules from prokaryotic and/or eukaryotic sources into a replicating vehicle, such as a plasmid or virus vector, and the introduction of the resultant hybrid molecules into recipient cells without altering the viability of those cells. Molecular Cloning
D004591 Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis in which a polyacrylamide gel is used as the diffusion medium. Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis,SDS-PAGE,Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate-PAGE,Gel Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide,SDS PAGE,Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate PAGE,Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate-PAGEs
D004926 Escherichia coli A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria (GRAM-NEGATIVE FACULTATIVELY ANAEROBIC RODS) commonly found in the lower part of the intestine of warm-blooded animals. It is usually nonpathogenic, but some strains are known to produce DIARRHEA and pyogenic infections. Pathogenic strains (virotypes) are classified by their specific pathogenic mechanisms such as toxins (ENTEROTOXIGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI), etc. Alkalescens-Dispar Group,Bacillus coli,Bacterium coli,Bacterium coli commune,Diffusely Adherent Escherichia coli,E coli,EAggEC,Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli,Enterococcus coli,Diffusely Adherent E. coli,Enteroaggregative E. coli,Enteroinvasive E. coli,Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli
D006109 Poaceae A large family of narrow-leaved herbaceous grasses of the order Cyperales, subclass Commelinidae, class Liliopsida (monocotyledons). Food grains (EDIBLE GRAIN) come from members of this family. RHINITIS, ALLERGIC, SEASONAL can be induced by POLLEN of many of the grasses. Alopecurus,Arundo,Gramineae,Grasses,Imperata,Grass,Imperata cylindrica

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