作者: Hideki Sakahira , Yasutaka Takemura , Shigekazu Nagata
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摘要: Abstract Caspase-activated DNase (CAD) is a deoxyribonuclease that causes DNA fragmentation during apoptosis. In proliferating cells, CAD complexed with ICAD (inhibitor of CAD) and its activity suppressed. Here, we established quantitative assay for measures the number 3′ hydroxyl groups on CAD-generated fragments. Chemical modification histidine residues substrate protection experiments demonstrated presence reactive within active site enzyme. Analysis by site-directed mutagenesis suggested at least four in C-terminal part molecule are essential catalytic DNase. did not protect from chemical residues, indicating it does mask CAD. contrast, blocked ability to bind DNA, suggesting steric or electrostatic hindrance DNA. This molecular mechanism inhibition similar proposed colicin endonuclease inhibitor, immunity protein.