Abstract
Conversion of latent proteases to the active form occurs by various mechanisms characteristic for different protease families. Here we report that the disintegrin metalloprotease ADAM 12-S is activated by Cu(II). Copper activation is distinct from the cysteine switch component of latency: elimination of the ADAM 12 cysteine switch by a point mutation in the propeptide had no effect on copper activation, whereas mutation of an unpaired cysteine residue in the catalytic domain resulted in a mutant form of ADAM 12-S that was insensitive to copper. This suggests a multi-step activation mechanism for ADAM 12 involving both furin cleavage and copper binding.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | FEBS Letters |
Vol/bind | 506 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 65-68 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 0014-5793 |
Status | Udgivet - 2001 |