Analysis of drug-tubulin interaction by trypsin cleavage: comparison for colchicine, podophyllotoxin, griseofulvin, vinblastine and taxol. 1986

F Wandosell, and N Villanueva, and L Serrano, and J Avila

Trypsin preferentially cleaves the alpha subunit of depolymerized tubulin or vinblastine induced aggregates (in which longitudinal interactions between tubulin molecules could take place). No cleavage was found for tubulin polymerized into microtubules (containing lateral and longitudinal tubulin interactions), in the presence of taxol. In the presence of colchicine or podophyllotoxin the alpha subunit was partially protected from proteolytic digestion. Trypsin digestion pattern varied upon the addition of different concentrations of griseofulvin. At the higher concentration used, in which microtubules assembly was inhibited, both tubulin subunits were cleaved.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011034 Podophyllotoxin A lignan (LIGNANS) found in PODOPHYLLIN resin from the roots of PODOPHYLLUM plants. It is a potent spindle poison, toxic if taken internally, and has been used as a cathartic. It is very irritating to skin and mucous membranes, has keratolytic actions, has been used to treat warts and keratoses, and may have antineoplastic properties, as do some of its congeners and derivatives. Epipodophyllotoxin,CPH86,Condyline,Condylox,Podocon-25,Podofilm,Podofilox,Podophyllotoxin, (5R-(5 alpha,5a alpha,8a alpha,9 alpha))-Isomer,Podophyllotoxin, (5R-(5 alpha,5a alpha,8a alpha,9 beta))-Isomer,Podophyllotoxin, (5R-(5 alpha,5a alpha,8a beta,9 alpha))-Isomer,Podophyllotoxin, (5R-(5 alpha,5a beta,8a alpha,9 beta))-Isomer,Wartec,Warticon
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
D003078 Colchicine A major alkaloid from Colchicum autumnale L. and found also in other Colchicum species. Its primary therapeutic use is in the treatment of gout, but it has been used also in the therapy of familial Mediterranean fever (PERIODIC DISEASE). Colchicine, (+-)-Isomer,Colchicine, (R)-Isomer
D006118 Griseofulvin An antifungal agent used in the treatment of TINEA infections. Fulvicin-U-F,Grifulvin V,Gris-PEG,Grisactin,Grisefuline,Fulvicin U F,FulvicinUF,Gris PEG,GrisPEG
D000470 Alkaloids Organic nitrogenous bases. Many alkaloids of medical importance occur in the animal and vegetable kingdoms, and some have been synthesized. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed) Alkaloid,Plant Alkaloid,Plant Alkaloids,Alkaloid, Plant,Alkaloids, Plant
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
D013552 Swine Any of various animals that constitute the family Suidae and comprise stout-bodied, short-legged omnivorous mammals with thick skin, usually covered with coarse bristles, a rather long mobile snout, and small tail. Included are the genera Babyrousa, Phacochoerus (wart hogs), and Sus, the latter containing the domestic pig (see SUS SCROFA). Phacochoerus,Pigs,Suidae,Warthogs,Wart Hogs,Hog, Wart,Hogs, Wart,Wart Hog
D014357 Trypsin A serine endopeptidase that is formed from TRYPSINOGEN in the pancreas. It is converted into its active form by ENTEROPEPTIDASE in the small intestine. It catalyzes hydrolysis of the carboxyl group of either arginine or lysine. EC 3.4.21.4. Tripcellim,Trypure,beta-Trypsin,beta Trypsin
D014404 Tubulin A microtubule subunit protein found in large quantities in mammalian brain. It has also been isolated from SPERM FLAGELLUM; CILIA; and other sources. Structurally, the protein is a dimer with a molecular weight of approximately 120,000 and a sedimentation coefficient of 5.8S. It binds to COLCHICINE; VINCRISTINE; and VINBLASTINE. alpha-Tubulin,beta-Tubulin,delta-Tubulin,epsilon-Tubulin,gamma-Tubulin,alpha Tubulin,beta Tubulin,delta Tubulin,epsilon Tubulin,gamma Tubulin

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