Abstract
The cDNA sequence encoding the CP2 neuropeptide precursor is identified and encodes a single copy of the neuropeptide that is flanked by appropriate processing sites. The distribution of the CP2 precursor mRNA is described and matches the CP2-like immunoreactivity described previously. Single cell RT-PCR independently confirms the presence of CP2 precursor mRNA in selected neurons. MALDI-TOF MS is used to identify additional peptides derived from the CP2 precursor in neuronal somata and nerves, suggesting that the CP2 precursor may give rise to additional bioactive neuropeptides.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 2027-2038 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Peptides |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 2001 |
Keywords
- Aplysia californica
- Cerebral peptide 2
- In situ hybridization
- MALDITOF MS
- Neuropeptide
- Peptide processing
- Single cell RT-PCR
- cDNA cloning
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physiology
- Endocrinology
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience