Complete amino acid sequences of bovine thymopoietins I, II, and III: closely homologous polypeptides

Biochemistry. 1981 Oct 13;20(21):6195-200. doi: 10.1021/bi00524a044.

Abstract

Complete amino acid sequences were determined for thymopoietins I and II (revision), isolated from bovine thymus, and for thymopoietin III, a newly identified polypeptide isolated from bovine spleen. Thymopoietin III (TP-III) is a 49 amino acid monomeric peptide that shows minor microheterogeneity at residue 34. The three thymopoietins have largely identical sequences yet some distinct differences, suggesting very recent evolution from a common gene. The complete amino acid sequences are (Formula: see text).

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Animals
  • Autoanalysis
  • Biological Evolution
  • Cattle
  • Genes
  • Spleen / analysis*
  • Structure-Activity Relationship
  • Thymopoietins* / isolation & purification
  • Thymus Gland / analysis
  • Thymus Hormones* / isolation & purification

Substances

  • Thymopoietins
  • Thymus Hormones
  • thymopoietin III