Abstract |
Four missense mutations, G54R, T589I, K155E, and Y595C, were identified in the protein S (PS) gene of the patients with PS deficiency and venous thrombosis. Three patients were heterozygous for the novel mutations, G54R, T589I, and Y595C, while a remaining one patient was homozygous for the K155E mutation, which is known to be a polymorphism in the Japanese population. A family study revealed that the Y595C mutation was associated with a Type I PS deficiency and the K155E mutation with a Type II PS deficiency, while no family study was performed for the patients with the G54R and T589I mutations. To determine whether these four mutations play a causative role in PS deficiency, the four PS mutants and wild-type PS were stably expressed in human embryo kidney (HEK) 293 cells. Pulse-chase experiments showed intracellular degradation and decreased secretion of the Y595C mutant. In the activated protein C (APC) cofactor assays, the specific activity of the K155E mutant decreased to 58% of that of wild-type PS. The APC cofactor activity of the three mutants, G54R, K155E, and T589I, were inhibited by C4b-binding protein (C4BP) with a dose dependency similar to that of wild-type PS. These results indicate that the Y595C and the K155E mutations are responsible for a secretion defect and a decreased anticoagulant activity of PS, respectively. The remaining two mutations, G54R and T589I, however, did not produce any definite abnormality leading to a low plasma PS activity.
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Authors | Hiroko Tsuda, Michiyo Urata, Tomohide Tsuda, Machiko Wakiyama, Hiroko Iida, Mutsuko Nakahara, Sachiko Kinoshita, Naotaka Hamasaki |
Journal | Thrombosis research
(Thromb Res)
Vol. 105
Issue 3
Pg. 233-9
(Feb 01 2002)
ISSN: 0049-3848 [Print] United States |
PMID | 11927129
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Humans
- Male
- Mutation, Missense
- Protein S
(genetics, metabolism)
- Protein S Deficiency
(complications, genetics)
- Thrombosis
(complications, genetics)
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