Novel interactions of TG2 with heparan sulfate proteoglycans: reflection on physiological implications

Amino Acids. 2009 Apr;36(4):671-7. doi: 10.1007/s00726-008-0134-6. Epub 2008 Jul 8.

Abstract

This mini-review brings together information from publications and recent conference proceedings that have shed light on the biological interaction between transglutaminase-2 and heparan sulphate proteoglycans. We subsequently draw hypotheses of possible implications in the wound healing process. There is a substantial overlap in the action of transglutaminase-2 and the heparan sulphate proteoglycan syndecan-4 in normal and abnormal wound repair. Our latest findings have identified syndecan-4 as a possible binding and signalling partner of fibronectin-bound TG2 and support the idea that transglutaminase-2 and syndecan-4 act in synergy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • GTP-Binding Proteins / metabolism*
  • Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycans / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Protein Binding
  • Protein Glutamine gamma Glutamyltransferase 2
  • Transglutaminases / metabolism*

Substances

  • Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycans
  • Protein Glutamine gamma Glutamyltransferase 2
  • Transglutaminases
  • GTP-Binding Proteins