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. 1981 Aug;78(8):5005–5008. doi: 10.1073/pnas.78.8.5005

Increase in proliferative markers after inhibition of transglutaminase.

P J Birckbichler, G R Orr, M K Patterson Jr, E Conway, H A Carter
PMCID: PMC320320  PMID: 6117852

Abstract

Cystamine inhibited transglutaminase activity (R-glutaminyl-peptide:amine gamma-glutamyltransferase, EC 2.3.2.13) of proliferating WI-38 cells in a dose-dependent manner over the concentration range 0.005-0.25 mM when added to the culture medium. The epsilon-(gamma-glutamyl)lysine content in the cells was decreased and several proliferation markers were enhanced. "Non-mitotic" cells were stimulated by cystamine (about 25% of that observed with 10% fetal bovine serum) to undergo DNA synthesis with subsequent increases in nuclei number. Numerous other disulfides, thiols, and amines were ineffective when added to culture medium. The findings are supportive of the concept that growth control involves a relationship between isopeptide crosslinks and proliferation.

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