Seminar 3 ECM Flashcards
Definition of the extracellular matrix
A three dimensional network, which consists of proteins and carbohydrates and surrounds the cells of the connective tissues.
Components of ECM
- Basal membrane
- Interstitial matrix
+) Collagen
+) Proteoglycanes
+) Adhesive glycoproteins
Structure of collagens
- Repeating Gly-X-Y amino acid triplets (X is often: Pro; Y is often: Hydroxyprolin, Hydroxylysine)
- Cofactor of Prolil-hydroxylase, Lysil-hydroxylse: Vitamine C
- levorotatory alpha helix create one dextrorotatory triple helix
Function of collagen
providing the structure of the ECM
Identify 1 and 2
1 - Tropocollagen
2 - Procollagen
Identify 1 and 2
1 - Tropocollagen
2 - Procollagen
Describe Collagen macrostructure (monomers and interactions)
- Periodic organisation of collagen monomers
- Between monomers: cross-links, electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions
Name of this phenomenon
Cross-links in collagen
Cross-links can be formed between __
(3 pairs of AAs)
- Allysine – Lysine
- Allysine– Hydroxylysine
- Allysine – Histidine
Synthesis of collagen (8 steps)
- Synthesis of precollagen - RER
- Posttranslational modifications (Pro and Lys hydroxylation, Hydroxylysine glycosilation) - RER
- Synthesis of procollagen - RER
4-5. Translocation into Golgi, vesicule forming - Exocytosis into ECM
- Cleavage of procollagen (N-, C-peptidases)
- Creation of cross-links
Insufficient collagen synthesis
-> Name 2 diseases
- Scurvy
- Osteogenesis imperfecta
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Causes of Scurvy
- Insufficient collagen synthesis
- Vitamine C deficit
- Defect in H bond and cross-link formation
Causes of Scurvy
- Insufficient collagen synthesis
- Vitamine C deficit
- Defect in H bond and cross-link formation
Symtomps of Scurvy
bleeding, muscle weakness, joint pain, gingivitis, acne, infectionsformation
Causes of Osteogenesis imperfecta
- Mutation of Type I. collagen
- Defect in triple helix formation
Symptoms of Osteogenesis imperfecta
bone and teeth developmental disorders, fragile bones, blue sclera
Insufficient collagen synthesis
-> Cause(s) of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?
Lysil-hydroxylase mutation
Insufficient collagen synthesis
-> Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?
joint hypermobility, stretchy skin and tendons
Components of Proteoglycanes
- core proteins + glcosaminoglycane (GAG)
- Carbohydrate content: 95%
Structural features of proteoglycans
long, non branching, repetitve disaccharide units