Novel glycoproteins of the halophilic archaeon Haloferax volcanii

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Abstract

Archaea possess many eukaryote-like properties, including the ability to glycosylate proteins. Using oligosaccharide staining and lectin binding, this study revealed the existence of several glycosylated Haloferax volcanii membrane proteins, besides the previously reported surface layer (S-layer) glycoprotein. While the presence of glycoproteins in archaeal S-layers and flagella is well-documented, few archaeal glycoproteins that are not part of these structures have been reported. The glycosylated 150, 98, 58 and 54 kDa protein species detected were neither precursors nor breakdown products of the 190 kDa S-layer glycoprotein. Furthermore, these novel glycoproteins were outwardly oriented and intimately associated with the membrane.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)445-448
Number of pages4
JournalArchives of Microbiology
Volume173
Issue number5-6
DOIs
StatePublished - 6 Jul 2000

Keywords

  • Archaea
  • Glycoproteins
  • Haloferax volcanii
  • Halophiles
  • Membranes
  • S-layer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

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