Summary
Staphylokinase (SAK) expresses plasminogen activator (PA) activity by forming a complex
with plasmin. The interaction between the plasmin-SAK complex and plasminogen was
investigated using synthesized peptides, which were constructed according to the amino
acid sequence of the SAK molecule.A synthetic nonadecapeptide (SAK22–40) corresponding
to Glu22-Leu40 by the SAK molecule enhanced the activation of Glu-plasminogen by the
plasmin-SAK complex.Analysis of IAsys resonant mirror biosensor showed that SAK22–40
bound to Glu-plasminogen.This binding was completely inhibited by IgG against the
B-chain in the plasminogen molecule. But, this binding was not inhibited by IgG against
lysine-binding sites (LBS) of the A-chain in the plasminogen molecule. The substitution
of Lys35 with Ala in SAK22–40 did not enhance the activation of Glu-plasminogen by
the plasmin-SAK complex. When SAK22–40 was administrated in a mouse thrombosis model,
earlier recanalization was observed than in mice with vehicle administration. Thus,
a newly synthesized peptide, SAK22–40 enhanced Glu-plasminogen activation and induced
effective thrombolysis.
Keywords
Staphylokinase - plasminogen - synthetic peptide - plasminogen activation - thrombolysis