Abstract |
Developmental changes in concentration of a novel pituitary protein (7B2) were studied immunochemically in the human pancreas from 20 wk of gestation to 4 mo after birth. The concentrations of 7B2 in pancreatic islet tumors and in nesidioblastosis were investigated also. Significant quantities of 7B2-like immunoreactivity (IR-7B2) were found in all developmental stages studied. The highest concentrations of IR-7B2 were found at term [215.4 +/- 40.0 vs. 28.3 +/- 4.4 pmol/g (adult levels), P less than .001]. A high incidence of elevated IR-7B2 concentration in pancreatic islet tumors and nesidioblastosis was found (10 of 12 insulinomas, 5 of 8 glucagonomas, and in all 3 pancreases with nesidioblastosis). Gel-permeation chromatography on Sephadex G-100 showed two immunoreactive peaks in all extracts studied. The main peak (Kav 0.30) of IR-7B2 corresponded to that found in the porcine pituitary gland. The high incidence of elevated IR-7B2 concentrations in pancreatic islet tumors and the increase in IR-7B2 concentrations in the term pancreas and particularly in nesidioblastosis suggest that the novel protein 7B2 may serve as an islet marker.
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Authors | H Suzuki, N D Christofides, M Chretien, N G Seidah, J M Polak, S R Bloom |
Journal | Diabetes
(Diabetes)
Vol. 36
Issue 11
Pg. 1276-9
(Nov 1987)
ISSN: 0012-1797 [Print] United States |
PMID | 2822517
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Nerve Tissue Proteins
- Neuroendocrine Secretory Protein 7B2
- Pituitary Hormones
- SCG5 protein, human
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Topics |
- Adenoma, Islet Cell
(analysis)
- Adult
- Aging
- Female
- Fetus
- Gestational Age
- Glucagonoma
(analysis)
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Insulinoma
(analysis)
- Nerve Tissue Proteins
- Neuroendocrine Secretory Protein 7B2
- Pancreas
(analysis, embryology, growth & development)
- Pancreatic Diseases
(metabolism)
- Pancreatic Neoplasms
(analysis)
- Pituitary Hormones
(analysis)
- Pregnancy
- Reference Values
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