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A novel trypsin-like serine proteinase from the venom of the Chinese scorpion Buthus martensii Karsch

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Abstract

By using the combination of gel filtration, ion-exchange and reveres-phase chromatography, a novel trypsinlike serine proteinase was isolated from the venom of Buthus martensii Karsch and named BMK-CB. The apparent molecular weight of BMK-CB was identified as 32 kDa by SDSPAGE. The N-terminal sequence of 40 amino acids was obtained by Edman degradation. The sequence shows highest similarity to proteinase from insect source. The purified BMKCB was found to bind to the cancer cell line MCF-7 and the cell binding ability was dose-dependent. To our knowledge, BMK-CB forms the first trypsin-like serine proteinase from the scorpion venom. © 2008 Springer-Verlag.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication4th Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Biomedical Engineering 2008, Biomed 2008
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages829-832
Volume21 IFMBE
ISBN (Print)9783540691389
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameIFMBE Proceedings
Volume21 IFMBE
ISSN (Print)1680-0737

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Funding

The work was funded by grant R-398-000-030-305 from A*STAR SERC (Singapore).

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Research Keywords

  • Cell binding
  • Purification
  • Scorpion venom
  • Serine proteinase

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