Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T1 |
0-162 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Reevaluating the effect of Brefeldin A (BFA) on ganglioside synthesis: the location of GM2 synthase cannot be deduced from the inhibition of GM2 synthesis by BFA. |
T2 |
163-355 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Brefeldin A reversibly disassembles the Golgi complex, causing mixing of the Golgi cisternae with the ER while the trans Golgi network persists as part of a separate endosomal membrane system. |
T3 |
356-513 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Because of this compartmental separation, Brefeldin A treatment has been used to map the sub-Golgi locations of several Golgi enzymes including GM2 synthase. |
T4 |
514-750 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We previously proposed that GM2 synthase might be located in a distal portion of the Golgi complex which in the presence of Brefeldin A would be separated from the substrate ganglioside GM3 present in the mixed ER-Golgi membrane system. |
T5 |
751-976 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In the present study we show using GM2 synthase chimeras that GM2 synthesis was blocked by Brefeldin A when GM2 synthase was distributed throughout all Golgi subcompartments or even when it was restricted to the medial Golgi. |
T6 |
977-1164 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Because these findings opposed our speculation regarding a distal location of this enzyme, we sought an alternative explanation for the inhibition of ganglioside synthesis by Brefeldin A. |
T7 |
1165-1279 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, Brefeldin A did not degrade GM2 synthase, prevent its homodimerization, or inhibit its in vitro activity. |
T8 |
1280-1444 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Brefeldin A did result in the conversion of a portion of membrane bound GM2 synthase into a soluble form which has minimal capability to produce GM2 in whole cells. |
T9 |
1445-1587 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, this conversion was not sufficient to explain the nearly total loss of GM2 production in intact cells in the presence of Brefeldin A. |
T10 |
1588-1752 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Nevertheless, the results of this study indicate that Brefeldin A-induced inhibition of ganglioside synthesis cannot be used to deduce the location of GM2 synthase. |