Distinct protein classes including novel merozoite surface antigens in raft-like membranes of Plasmodium falciparum

Sanders, PR; Gilson, PR; Cantin, GT; Greenbaum, DC; Nebl, T; Carucci, DJ; McConville, MJ; Schofield, L; Hodder, AN; Yates, JR; Crabb, BS

Author(s): Sanders, PR; Gilson, PR; Cantin, GT; Greenbaum, DC; Nebl, T; Carucci, DJ; McConville, MJ; Schofield, L; Hodder, AN; Yates, JR; Crabb, BS;
Details: Publication Year 2005-12-02,Volume 280,Issue #48,Page 40169-40176
Journal Title: JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
Publication Type: Journal Article
Abstract: Glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored proteins coat the surface of extracellular Plasmodium falciparum merozoites, of which several are highly validated candidates for inclusion in a blood-stage malaria vaccine. Here we determined the proteome of gradient-purified detergent-resistant membranes of mature blood-stage parasites and found that these membranes are greatly enriched in GPI-anchored proteins and their putative interacting partners. Also prominent in detergent-resistant membranes are apical organelle (rhoptry), multimembrane-spanning, and proteins destined for export into the host erythrocyte cytosol. Four new GPI-anchored proteins were identified, and a number of other novel proteins that are predicted to localize to the merozoite surface and/or apical organelles were detected. Three of the putative surface proteins possessed six-cysteine (Cys6) motifs, a distinct fold found in adhesive surface proteins expressed in other life stages. All three Cys6 proteins, termed Pf12, Pf38, and Pf41, were validated as merozoite surface antigens recognized strongly by antibodies present in naturally infected individuals. In addition to the merozoite surface, Pf38 was particularly prominent in the secretory apical organelles. A different cysteine-rich putative GPI-anchored protein, Pf92, was also localized to the merozoite surface. This insight into merozoite surfaces provides new opportunities for understanding both erythrocyte invasion and anti-parasite immunity.
Publisher: AMER SOC BIOCHEMISTRY MOLECULAR BIOLOGY INC
Keywords: MALARIA PARASITES; LIFE-CYCLE; PARASITOPHOROUS VACUOLE; INHIBITORY ANTIBODIES; SHOTGUN PROTEOMICS; HUMAN ERYTHROCYTES; TOXOPLASMA-GONDII; IDENTIFICATION; INVASION; DOMAIN
Publisher's Version: https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M509631200
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Creation Date: 2005-12-02 12:00:00