Recombinant Putative phosphatidylcholine:ceramide cholinephosphotransferase 1 (sms-1)

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Description

Biochemical Properties of SMS1

Enzymatic Activities:

ActivitySubstratesProductsKinetic Parameters
SM synthasePC + CeramideSM + DAGKm (PC): 45.6 µM; Vmax: 2.8 nmol/min/mg
PC-phospholipase C (PC-PLC)PCDAG + PhosphocholineKm (PC): 62.3 µM; Vmax: 4.1 nmol/min/mg

SMS1 also exhibits weak phosphatidylethanolamine (PE)-PLC activity, though 300-fold lower than its SM synthase activity .

Functional Roles in Cellular Processes

  • Sphingolipid Homeostasis: SMS1 counteracts ceramide accumulation by converting it to SM, thereby regulating apoptosis and cell proliferation .

  • Oncogenic Signaling: In chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), Bcr-Abl upregulates SMS1 transcription 30-fold and shifts its transcription start site (TSS), enhancing translational efficiency by 20-fold. This drives SM synthesis and leukemic cell survival .

  • Protein Trafficking: SMS1-derived DAG recruits protein kinase D (PKD) to the Golgi, facilitating TGN-to-plasma membrane vesicle fission. SMS1 knockdown disrupts insulin secretion in pancreatic β-cells .

Mechanistic Insights

  • Catalytic Mechanism: SMS1 operates via a two-step process:

    1. Hydrolysis of PC to generate phosphocholine and DAG.

    2. Transfer of phosphocholine to ceramide, forming SM .

  • Membrane Topology: The catalytic site faces the Golgi lumen, ensuring SM synthesis occurs in the exoplasmic leaflet .

Research Findings

  • Disease Relevance:

    • SMS1 overexpression in CML cells reduces ceramide levels, promoting chemoresistance .

    • Liver-specific SMS1 knockout mice exhibit altered DAG and PC pools, implicating SMS1 in lipid metabolic disorders .

  • Pharmacological Targeting:

    • Inhibitors like D609 block both SMS1 and PC-PLC activities, offering therapeutic potential for cancers and metabolic diseases .

Comparative Analysis of SMS Isoforms

FeatureSMS1SMS2
LocalizationGolgi apparatusGolgi and plasma membrane
Primary ActivitySM synthesisSM synthesis + PE→CPE conversion
PC-PLC ActivityModerate (Km = 62.3 µM)High (Km = 48.9 µM)
Role in TraffickingCritical for PKD recruitmentMinor role

Applications of Recombinant SMS1

  • Drug Discovery: High-throughput screening of SMS1 inhibitors using recombinant enzyme assays .

  • Lipidomics: Recombinant SMS1 enables precise analysis of SM and DAG dynamics in membrane bilayers .

  • Gene Therapy: Restoring SMS1 activity in SMS1-deficient models rescues ceramide-driven apoptosis .

Product Specs

Form
Lyophilized powder
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Notes
Repeated freezing and thawing is not recommended. Store working aliquots at 4°C for up to one week.
Reconstitution
We recommend centrifuging the vial briefly before opening to ensure the contents are at the bottom. Reconstitute the protein in deionized sterile water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. We recommend adding 5-50% glycerol (final concentration) and aliquoting for long-term storage at -20°C/-80°C. Our default final glycerol concentration is 50%. Customers can use this as a reference.
Shelf Life
Shelf life depends on various factors such as storage conditions, buffer ingredients, storage temperature, and the stability of the protein itself.
Generally, the shelf life of liquid form is 6 months at -20°C/-80°C. The shelf life of lyophilized form is 12 months at -20°C/-80°C.
Storage Condition
Store at -20°C/-80°C upon receipt. Aliquoting is necessary for multiple uses. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Tag Info
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Synonyms
sms-1; H21P03.3; Phosphatidylcholine:ceramide cholinephosphotransferase 1; PC:ceramide cholinephosphotransferase 1; Sphingomyelin synthase 1; CSS3alpha1; SMS-1
Buffer Before Lyophilization
Tris/PBS-based buffer, 6% Trehalose.
Datasheet
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Expression Region
1-469
Protein Length
full length protein
Species
Caenorhabditis elegans
Target Names
sms-1
Target Protein Sequence
MSVTVEVADEETHDVPLVEQVRTTPDQNVDVKVQENNVVTTKIGPKLETIPAAKMQDDNG DEEKAENSEGAAAEKVEKQHDDDGVVVHEETDGVASSRSSHHDKQKPGETKKSGDGKMDD DDIITTARSSSRRICGSAASSSDSETADDAPLLPDEGPSHAVRLEMPGDKPASPHDRFPK TPLKTLVAFLMLVVAAAGNTITLSWIHERYPLTPPLPDIVFELIPKIPWGLRLCENLMIG SFVSLLVLILFHRHRWIVLRRLCFIGSILYGMRCITMMVTPVPKADEDFECSPRFGENAT FSLIVMRGVWSMFGLGLNLFDNQKVVLCGDYIYSGHTLVLVVSALFIGEYSPRRFYILHW LSWLVCSVGVIFLVLSHGHYTIDVILSYFACTRVFWAYHTQAAHPSIRLSVQNHQAKEFW FPLLRWFEGDIRRPVPRRFDCPISYSQVCNAFRRVRPRGRNGAARPAFE
Uniprot No.

Target Background

Function
Sphingomyelin synthases (SM synthase or SMS) catalyze the synthesis of the sphingolipid sphingomyelin (SM) by transferring the phosphatidyl head group of 1,2-diacyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (phosphatidylcholine, PC) to the primary hydroxyl of ceramide (N-acylsphingoid base), yielding 1,2-diacyl-sn-glycerol (diacylglycerol, DAG) as a byproduct. These enzymes function as bidirectional lipid cholinephosphotransferases, capable of converting PC and ceramide to SM and DAG, and vice versa, depending on the respective levels of ceramide and DAG as phosphocholine acceptors.
Database Links

KEGG: cel:CELE_H21P03.3

STRING: 6239.H21P03.3b

UniGene: Cel.23111

Protein Families
Sphingomyelin synthase family
Subcellular Location
Golgi apparatus membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.

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