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The impact of a novel apolipoprotein E and amyloid-β protein precursor-interacting protein on the production of amyloid-β. 2011

Paul C R Hopkins, and Ricardo Sáinz-Fuertes, and Simon Lovestone
Kings College London, MRC Centre for Neurodegeneration Research, Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park, London, UK. hopkins.dementin@gmail.com

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by disrupted metabolism of the amyloid-β protein precursor (AβPP) and deposition of a byproduct, the amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide, into plaques. AD is also genetically linked to the gene for apolipoprotein E (apoE). We have identified a novel apoE-binding protein (TMCC2) that also forms a complex with AβPP. TMCC2 is a neuronal, predominantly ER-localized, protein that co-migrated with AβPP during native gel electrophoresis of rat brain extracts, and co-immunoprecipitated with AβPP from transfected human cell lysates. TMCC2 bound apoE in an isoform-specific manner in vitro and co-immunoprecipitated with apoE from cell lysates. Co-expression of apoE and TMCC2 stimulated Aβ production from the "Swedish" variant of AβPP (K595 M/N596L) by up to 1.5-fold (p < 0.05), and also from the 99-amino acid C-terminal fragment of AβPP (AβPP-C99) that is the direct precursor to Aβ by 1.5- to 2-fold (p < 0.0005), this effect was greater with apoE4 than apoE3 (p = 0.02); both apoE3 and apoE4 stimulated a greater increase in Aβ1-42 than Aβ1-40 production from AβPP-C99 in the presence of TMCC2. The interaction between TMCC2 and apoE may therefore contribute to disrupted AβPP metabolism and altered Aβ production, as observed in AD.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009474 Neurons The basic cellular units of nervous tissue. Each neuron consists of a body, an axon, and dendrites. Their purpose is to receive, conduct, and transmit impulses in the NERVOUS SYSTEM. Nerve Cells,Cell, Nerve,Cells, Nerve,Nerve Cell,Neuron
D011485 Protein Binding The process in which substances, either endogenous or exogenous, bind to proteins, peptides, enzymes, protein precursors, or allied compounds. Specific protein-binding measures are often used as assays in diagnostic assessments. Plasma Protein Binding Capacity,Binding, Protein
D001921 Brain The part of CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM that is contained within the skull (CRANIUM). Arising from the NEURAL TUBE, the embryonic brain is comprised of three major parts including PROSENCEPHALON (the forebrain); MESENCEPHALON (the midbrain); and RHOMBENCEPHALON (the hindbrain). The developed brain consists of CEREBRUM; CEREBELLUM; and other structures in the BRAIN STEM. Encephalon
D002352 Carrier Proteins Proteins that bind or transport specific substances in the blood, within the cell, or across cell membranes. Binding Proteins,Carrier Protein,Transport Protein,Transport Proteins,Binding Protein,Protein, Carrier,Proteins, Carrier
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D001057 Apolipoproteins E A class of protein components which can be found in several lipoproteins including HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS; VERY-LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS; and CHYLOMICRONS. Synthesized in most organs, Apo E is important in the global transport of lipids and cholesterol throughout the body. Apo E is also a ligand for LDL receptors (RECEPTORS, LDL) that mediates the binding, internalization, and catabolism of lipoprotein particles in cells. There are several allelic isoforms (such as E2, E3, and E4). Deficiency or defects in Apo E are causes of HYPERLIPOPROTEINEMIA TYPE III. Apo-E,Apo E,Apo E Isoproteins,ApoE,Apolipoprotein E Isoproteins,Apoprotein (E),Apoproteins E,Isoproteins, Apo E,Isoproteins, Apolipoprotein E
D016229 Amyloid beta-Peptides Peptides generated from AMYLOID BETA-PEPTIDES PRECURSOR. An amyloid fibrillar form of these peptides is the major component of amyloid plaques found in individuals with Alzheimer's disease and in aged individuals with trisomy 21 (DOWN SYNDROME). The peptide is found predominantly in the nervous system, but there have been reports of its presence in non-neural tissue. Alzheimer beta-Protein,Amyloid Protein A4,Amyloid beta-Peptide,Amyloid beta-Protein,beta Amyloid,beta-Amyloid Protein,Alzheimer's ABP,Alzheimer's Amyloid Fibril Protein,Amyloid AD-AP,Amyloid Fibril Protein, Alzheimer's,Amyloid beta-Proteins,ABP, Alzheimer's,AD-AP, Amyloid,Alzheimer ABP,Alzheimer beta Protein,Alzheimers ABP,Amyloid AD AP,Amyloid beta Peptide,Amyloid beta Peptides,Amyloid beta Protein,Amyloid beta Proteins,Amyloid, beta,Protein A4, Amyloid,Protein, beta-Amyloid,beta Amyloid Protein,beta-Peptide, Amyloid,beta-Peptides, Amyloid,beta-Protein, Alzheimer,beta-Protein, Amyloid,beta-Proteins, Amyloid
D016564 Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor A single-pass type I membrane protein. It is cleaved by AMYLOID PRECURSOR PROTEIN SECRETASES to produce peptides of varying amino acid lengths. A 39-42 amino acid peptide, AMYLOID BETA-PEPTIDES is a principal component of the extracellular amyloid in SENILE PLAQUES. Amyloid A4 Protein Precursor,Amyloid Protein Precursor,beta-Amyloid Protein Precursor,Amyloid beta Precursor Protein,Protease Nexin 2,Protease Nexin II,Amyloid beta Protein Precursor,Nexin 2, Protease,Nexin II, Protease,beta Amyloid Protein Precursor,beta-Protein Precursor, Amyloid
D051381 Rats The common name for the genus Rattus. Rattus,Rats, Laboratory,Rats, Norway,Rattus norvegicus,Laboratory Rat,Laboratory Rats,Norway Rat,Norway Rats,Rat,Rat, Laboratory,Rat, Norway,norvegicus, Rattus

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