A novel, specific pro-urokinase complex on monocyte-like cells, detected by transglutaminase-catalyzed cross-linking
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Radiolabeled pro-urokinase plasminogen activator (pro-uPA) was cross-linked to a specific protein on the surface of human monocyte-like U937 cells in a reaction catalyzed by tissue transglutaminase. The conjugate formed with this unknown component had a much higher molecular weight (apparent M(r) 250,000-300,000) than the complex of pro-uPA and the urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR). There was a strong preference for the pro-form of uPA. The conjugate was recognized by antibodies against uPA but not by anti-uPAR antibodies. Nevertheless, the blocking of uPAR with a monoclonal antibody abolished the formation of the conjugate, thus showing a role of uPAR in this process.
Original language | English |
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Journal | FEBS Letters |
Volume | 336 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 394-6 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 0014-5793 |
Publication status | Published - 28 Dec 1993 |
Externally published | Yes |
- Cell Line, Cell Membrane, Cross-Linking Reagents, Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel, Humans, Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse, Molecular Weight, Monocytes, Receptors, Cell Surface, Receptors, Urokinase Plasminogen Activator, Recombinant Proteins, Transglutaminases, Tumor Cells, Cultured, Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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