The expression of protein kinase CK2 in preterm newborns Monika Wójtowicz-Marzec, PhD Janusz Kocki, Prof. Department of Clinical Genetics, Department of Medical Genetics in Lublin, Poland Neonatal Department, Department of Obstetrics Clinic and Pathology of Pregnancy in Lublin, Poland
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The expression of protein kinaseCK2 in preterm newborns
Monika Wójtowicz-Marzec, PhD
Janusz Kocki, Prof.Department of Clinical Genetics, Department of Medical Genetics in Lublin, Poland
Neonatal Department, Department of Obstetrics Clinic and Pathology of Pregnancy in Lublin, Poland
Casein kinase 2 as a holoenzyme
Protein kinase CK2: structure, regulation and role in cellular decisions of life and death David W. LITCHFIELD
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ßß
α
Regulatory subunitsαα
αα’
ßß
α’α’
αα’ßß
ααßß
α’α’ßß
• CSNK2A1α
• CSNK2A2α’
• CSNK2Bß
Casein kinase CK2- unique features1. ubiquitous in eucariotic organism
2. conservative structure
3. over 300 substrats
4. unique ability to utilize GTP as a phosphate donor in place of ATP
5. Activity as a holoenzyme and separate subunits
6. Role in: transcription, translation, cell cycle, proliferation, morfogenesis, oncogenesis, apoptosis, inflamatory response, activation of viruses
Aim
The aim of this study was the analysis of expression structural subunits of protein kinase CK2:
CSNK2A1,
CSNK2A2,
CSNK2B
in preterm newborns and fullterm newborns.
Material and MethodsThe overall group consisted of 75 patients. 25 control group (healthy full term newborns) 30 preterm newborns 20 full term newborns with disturbed neonatal periodStatistical analysis was mainly focused on significant
correlation between the expression of CSNK2A1 CSNK2A2 CSNK2Bin diagnostic groups.
All procedures were approved by Ethical Committee of Medical University of Lublin and mothers.
Gene expression was analyzed by Semiquantitative Real-Time PCR.
Short version of characteristics of the analyzed groups
Control[25]
64% girls
39,7 hbd
3554g [2460-4570g]
20% cesarian section
Preterm[30]
50% girls
34,2 hbd
2245 g [900-3660]
63% intrauterineinfection
60% respiratory failure
23% low Apgar scoreat 5 min <7)
13% congenitalanomalies
19% cesarian section
Full term[20]
50% girls
39,8 hbd
3641 g[2870-4560g]
25% intrauterineinfection
10% respiratory failure
10% low Apgar scoreat 5 min <7
5% congenitalanomalies
10% cesarian section
Mean expression of CSNK2A1, CSNK2A2, CSNK2B in control group, preterm newborns and full term newborns.
This study revealed statistical significant higher expression of all structural subunits of CK2 in preterm newborns.
Worth noticing was over twofold expression of CSNK2B in each group what might to support the thesis of autonomous expression and function of regulatory β subunit protein kinase CK2
Conclusion
This study is the first that analyses protein kinase CK2 in aspect of neonatal period and need furtherevaluation.
Prematurity characterizes highest expression of CK2 in comparison to full term newborns. This observation may suggest more intense phosphorylation processes in immature newborns. Overexpression of protein kinase CK2 may be also determinant of pathological processes like inflammatory response, viral infection or perinatalinjury.
This results reveal protein kinase CK2 as a potent pharmacological target that may influence on pathologic processes in preterm newborns.