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Egelrud, T. ; Brattsand, M. ; Kreutzmann, P. ; Walden, M. ; Vitzithum, Klaus ; Marx, Ute C. ; Forssmann, Wolf-Georg ; Mägert, H. J.:
hK5 and hK7, two Serine Proteinases Abundant in Human Skin, are Inhibited by LEKTI Domain 6.
In: British Journal of Dermatology.
Vol. 153
(2005)
Issue 6
.
- pp. 1200-1203.
ISSN 1365-2133
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2005.06834.x
Abstract in another language
BACKGROUND:
Several skin diseases and atopic disorders including Netherton syndrome and atopic dermatitis have been associated with mutations and deviations of expression of SPINK5, the gene encoding the human 15-domain serine proteinase inhibitor LEKTI. The biochemical mechanisms underlying this phenomenon have not yet been fully clarified.
OBJECTIVES:
To identify target proteinases of LEKTI important for processes of desquamation and inflammation of the skin which will enable the development of specific drugs.
METHODS:
The inhibitory activities of LEKTI domains 6 and 15 were tested on a number of commercially available serine proteinases and also on the purified kallikreins hK5 and hK7. In addition, recombinant hK5 was used.
RESULTS:
LEKTI domain 6 is a potent inhibitor of hK5 and hK7, whereas LEKTI domain 15 exhibits inhibitory activity on plasmin. hK5 and hK7 in particular are relevant to skin disorders.
CONCLUSIONS:
The inhibition of hK5 and hK7 by LEKTI domain 6 indicates an important regulatory role of LEKTI in processes of skin desquamation and inflammation, which may explain the severe pathological symptoms associated with abnormalities of SPINK5 and/or its expression. Thus, LEKTI represents a potential drug for the treatment of these disorders.
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| Item Type: | Article in a journal |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Institutions of the University: | Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Chemistry > Former Professors > Chair Biopolymers - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Paul Rösch Faculties Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Chemistry Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Chemistry > Former Professors Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Chemistry > Chair Biochemistry with an Emphasis on Biophysical Chemistry |
| Result of work at the UBT: | Yes |
| DDC Subjects: | 500 Science > 540 Chemistry 500 Science > 570 Life sciences, biology |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Jan 2019 13:08 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Apr 2022 13:51 |
| URI: | https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/47066 |