Mucin-like glycoproteins in the equine embryonic capsule

Molecular Reproduction and Development
J G OriolF J Sharom

Abstract

The equine embryonic capsule replaces the zona pellucida and envelopes the conceptus during the second and third weeks of pregnancy. Although this capsule was described more than 100 years ago, its molecular structure has not been characterized. Here we present evidence that the glycoprotein(s) of the equine capsule resembles those of the mucin glycoprotein family. The resistance of the capsule to chemical and enzymatic solubilization was confirmed, and, as in mucins, protein constituted only 35-40% of its total dry mass. Determination of the sugar composition of the capsule using colorimetric assays and high-performance anion-exchange chromatography also showed it to have mucin-like characteristics. Gal, GalNAc, sulfated sugars, and sialic acid make up a high proportion of the capsular carbohydrate, while GlcNAc, Glc, and Man are minor components. These findings were verified using lectin histochemical staining of frozen sections of conceptuses. The results of amino acid analysis were also consistent with the proposal that the capsular glycoproteins belong to the mucin family. Removal of the covalently bound carbohydrate by beta-elimination under reducing conditions demonstrated that the capsule is O-glycosylated mainly on thr...Continue Reading

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