Zinc ions promote the interaction between heparin and heparin cofactor II.
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Eckert R, Ragg H
Zinc ions promote the interaction between heparin and heparin cofactor II.
FEBS Lett. 2003 Apr 24;541(1-3):121-5.
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- Abstract
The effects of bivalent cations on heparin binding, structure, and thrombin inhibition rates of heparin cofactor II were examined. Zn(2+) - and to a lesser extent Cu(2+) and Ni(2+) - enhanced the interaction between heparin cofactor II and heparin as demonstrated by heparin affinity chromatography and surface plasmon resonance experiments. Metal chelate chromatography and increased intrinsic protein fluorescence in the presence of Zn(2+) indicated that heparin cofactor II has metal ion-binding properties. The results are compatible with the hypothesis that Zn(2+) induces a conformational change in heparin cofactor II that favors its interaction with heparin.
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Drug Target Kind Organism Pharmacological Action Actions Zinc Heparin cofactor 2 Protein Humans UnknownNot Available Details Zinc acetate Heparin cofactor 2 Protein Humans UnknownNot Available Details Zinc chloride Heparin cofactor 2 Protein Humans UnknownAgonistDetails Zinc sulfate, unspecified form Heparin cofactor 2 Protein Humans UnknownAgonistDetails