Biomaterial Database

New placental proteins: chemistry, physiology and clinical use. 1986

S W Rosen

In the past decade, several new placental proteins have been isolated and studied. The 'pregnancy-specific' beta 1-glycoprotein (SP1) is a major placental product with unusual physicochemical properties that has been extensively investigated, but its biological function remains uncertain. Pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A), a glycoprotein of mol. wt 400,000, has effects in vitro on the coagulation and complement cascades, probably by its properties of protease inhibition. Placental protein 5 (PP5) may be involved in the coagulation and fibrinolytic systems, and in follicle maturation and semen liquefaction. 'Placental protein 12' (PP12) is not a product of the placenta at all; it appears to be produced in the female genital tract under the influence of progesterone and may also be produced by proliferating liver cells. Further study may reveal new roles for these placental proteins beyond their traditional roles as tumour markers.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D011247	Pregnancy	The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH.	Gestation,Pregnancies
D011257	Pregnancy Proteins	Proteins produced by organs of the mother or the PLACENTA during PREGNANCY. These proteins may be pregnancy-specific (present only during pregnancy) or pregnancy-associated (present during pregnancy or under other conditions such as hormone therapy or certain malignancies.)	Placental Proteins,Proteins, Placental,Proteins, Pregnancy
D011266	Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein-A	A product of the PLACENTA, and DECIDUA, secreted into the maternal circulation during PREGNANCY. It has been identified as an IGF binding protein (IGFBP)-4 protease that proteolyzes IGFBP-4 and thus increases IGF bioavailability. It is found also in human FIBROBLASTS, ovarian FOLLICULAR FLUID, and GRANULOSA CELLS. The enzyme is a heterotetramer of about 500-kDa.	PAPP-A,IGFBP-4 Metalloproteinase,IGFBP-4 Protease,IGFBP-4-Specific Proteinase,Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Dependent IGF Binding Protein-4 Protease,Insulin-Like-Growth Factor Binding Protein-4 Protease,PAPP-alpha,Pregnancy Associated alpha Plasma Protein,Pregnancy-Associated alpha-Plasma Protein,IGFBP 4 Metalloproteinase,IGFBP 4 Protease,Insulin Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 4 Protease,Insulin Like Growth Factor Dependent IGF Binding Protein 4 Protease,Metalloproteinase, IGFBP-4,PAPP alpha,Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein A,Protease, IGFBP-4
D011268	Pregnancy-Specific beta 1-Glycoproteins	Glycoproteins with the electrophoretic mobility of BETA-GLOBULINS, secreted by the placental TROPHOBLASTS into the maternal bloodstream during PREGNANCY. They can be detected 18 days after OVULATION and reach 200 mg/ml at the end of pregnancy. They are associated with fetal well-being.	Pregnancy-Specific beta 1-Glycoprotein,SP1 Pregnancy Protein,Trophoblast-Specific beta 1-Glycoprotein,beta 1-Glycoprotein, Pregnancy-Specific,beta-1 Glycoprotein, Trophoblast-Specific,PAPP-B,PAPP-C,PSBG-1,Pregnancy Specific beta 1 Glycoprotein,Pregnancy Specific beta-1 Glycoprotein,Pregnancy Specific beta1-Glycoprotein.,Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein B,Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein C,Pregnancy-Associated beta-Plasma Protein,Pregnancy-Specific beta-1 Globulin,Schwangerschaftsprotein 1,Trophoblastic beta 1-Glycoprotein,Trophoblastic beta(1)-Globulin,Trophoblastic beta-Globulin,beta 1-Globulin, Trophoblast-Specific,1-Glycoproteins, Pregnancy-Specific beta,PAPP B,PSBG 1,Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein B,Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein C,Pregnancy Protein, SP1,Pregnancy Specific beta 1 Globulin,Pregnancy Specific beta 1 Glycoproteins,Protein, SP1 Pregnancy,Trophoblast Specific beta 1 Glycoprotein,Trophoblast-Specific beta 1-Globulin,Trophoblast-Specific beta-1 Glycoprotein,Trophoblastic beta Globulin,beta 1 Globulin, Trophoblast Specific,beta 1-Glycoproteins, Pregnancy-Specific,beta-1 Globulin, Pregnancy-Specific,beta-Globulin, Trophoblastic
D005260	Female		Females
D006023	Glycoproteins	Conjugated protein-carbohydrate compounds including MUCINS; mucoid, and AMYLOID glycoproteins.	C-Glycosylated Proteins,Glycosylated Protein,Glycosylated Proteins,N-Glycosylated Proteins,O-Glycosylated Proteins,Glycoprotein,Neoglycoproteins,Protein, Glycosylated,Proteins, C-Glycosylated,Proteins, Glycosylated,Proteins, N-Glycosylated,Proteins, O-Glycosylated
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D018969	Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Proteins	A family of soluble proteins that bind insulin-like growth factors and modulate their biological actions at the cellular level. (Int J Gynaecol Obstet 1992;39(1):3-9)	IGF Binding Protein,IGF-Binding Protein,IGF-Binding Proteins,IGFBP,Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein,Somatomedin-Binding Protein,Somatomedin-Binding Proteins,Binding Protein, IGF,IGF Binding Proteins,Insulin Like Growth Factor Binding Protein,Protein, IGF Binding,Protein, IGF-Binding,Protein, Somatomedin-Binding,Somatomedin Binding Protein,Somatomedin Binding Proteins
D018970	Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 1	One of the six homologous proteins that specifically bind insulin-like growth factors (SOMATOMEDINS) and modulate their mitogenic and metabolic actions. The function of this protein is not completely defined. However, several studies demonstrate that it inhibits IGF binding to cell surface receptors and thereby inhibits IGF-mediated mitogenic and cell metabolic actions. (Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 1993;204(1):4-29)	IGF-Binding Protein 1,IGFBP-1,IGF Binding Protein 1,Insulin Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 1