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DOI 10.1002/pmic.201300037
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Title (Primary) Two-dimensional proteome reference map of Prototheca zopfii revealed reduced metabolism and enhanced signal transduction as adaptation to an infectious life style
Author Murugaiyan, J.; Weise, C.; von Bergen, M.; Roesler, U.
Source Titel Proteomics
Year 2013
Department PROTEOM
Volume 13
Issue 17
Page From 2664
Page To 2669
Language englisch
Keywords Animal proteomics;Bovine mastitis;DIGE/MALDI-TOF MS;Microalgae;Prototheca
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Abstract

Biochemical, serological, and genetic analyses have identified two genotypes of Prototheca zopfii, a unicellular microalga belonging to the family Chlorellaceae. The P. zopfii genotype 1, abundantly present in cow barns and environment, remains nonpathogenic, while P. zopfii genotype 2 has been isolated from cows with bovine mastitis. The present study was carried out to identify the protein expression level difference between the pathogenic and nonpathogenic strains of P. zopfii. A total of 782 protein spots were observed on the 2D fluorescence difference gel electrophoresis (2D DIGE) gels among which 63 and 44 proteins were identified to be overexpressed in genotypes 1 and 2, respectively. The limited number of protein entries specific for Prototheca in public repositories resulted mainly in the identification of proteins described in other algae, microorganisms, or plants. Gene ontology (GO) analysis indicated reduced carbohydrate metabolism in genotype 1, while genotype 2 displayed enhanced DNA binding, kinase activity, and signal transduction. These effects point to metabolic and signaling adaptations in the pathogenic strain and provide insights into the evolution of otherwise highly similar strains. All MS data have been deposited in the ProteomeXchange with identifier PXD000126.

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Murugaiyan, J., Weise, C., von Bergen, M., Roesler, U. (2013):
Two-dimensional proteome reference map of Prototheca zopfii revealed reduced metabolism and enhanced signal transduction as adaptation to an infectious life style
Proteomics 13 (17), 2664 - 2669 10.1002/pmic.201300037