Abstract
amine in depth the properties of apparent G/CCK-LI in an invertebrate. Preliminary studies revealed the stomach of Canoer to be a rich source of G/CCK-LI. This G/CCKLI cross-reacted with three different antisera specific for the bioactive C-terminus of G/CCK. A relatively large immunoreactive peptide in stomach extracts and a smaller form in the hemolymph were identified by Sephadex G-50 fractionation. Immunocytochemistry revealed specific immunostaining in all gastric epithelial cells and in the gastric cuticle. Also, the exoskeleton contained extractable G/CCK-LI which co-eluted with the hemolymph factor. The major stomach component was purified using gel filtration, ion exchange chromotography, affinity chromatography, and HPLC. Amino acid analysis indicated a peptide of about 20 residues. The C-terminus does not appear to be identical to mammalian G/CCK. If sequence determination confirms these results, this peptide may be a unique member of the G/CCK peptide hormone family. (Supported by grants NSF //PCM 81-04338, USPHS //5 T32 GM0 7413.)
Original language | American English |
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Title of host publication | American Zoologists |
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State | Published - Nov 1982 |
Disciplines
- Life Sciences
- Biology