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glycoprotein catabolic process

Definition

Target type: biologicalprocess

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of a glycoprotein, a protein that contains covalently bound glycose (i.e. monosaccharide) residues; the glycose occurs most commonly as oligosaccharide or fairly small polysaccharide but occasionally as monosaccharide. [GOC:go_curators, ISBN:0198506732]

Glycoprotein catabolic process is a complex and tightly regulated pathway responsible for the breakdown of glycoproteins, which are proteins with attached carbohydrate chains. This process is essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis and is involved in various cellular functions, including:

**1. Removal of damaged or unwanted glycoproteins:** Cells continuously produce and degrade glycoproteins. Glycoprotein catabolism removes damaged or no longer needed glycoproteins from the cellular environment, preventing their accumulation and potential toxicity.

**2. Recycling of components:** During catabolism, glycoproteins are broken down into their constituent parts: amino acids from the protein portion and monosaccharides from the carbohydrate chains. These components can be recycled for the synthesis of new proteins and carbohydrates.

**3. Regulation of cellular signaling:** Some glycoproteins are involved in cell signaling pathways, transmitting information between cells or within the cell. Catabolism of these glycoproteins can regulate the activity of these pathways, controlling cellular processes like growth, differentiation, and immune response.

**4. Immune system function:** Glycoproteins play critical roles in the immune system, acting as antigens and receptors. Catabolism of immune-related glycoproteins is necessary for immune system regulation and clearance of pathogens.

**The catabolic process of glycoproteins involves several key steps:**

**a. Endocytosis:** Glycoproteins are internalized into the cell through endocytosis, where they are encapsulated within vesicles.

**b. Transport to lysosomes:** The vesicles containing glycoproteins are transported to lysosomes, which are specialized organelles containing hydrolytic enzymes.

**c. Enzymatic degradation:** Within the lysosomes, various enzymes, including glycosidases and proteases, work in concert to break down the glycoprotein into its component parts.

**d. Release of components:** The breakdown products, amino acids and monosaccharides, are released from the lysosome and can be reused by the cell or excreted.

**Overall, glycoprotein catabolism is a vital process for maintaining cellular function and homeostasis. It involves a series of tightly regulated steps that ensure the efficient breakdown and recycling of glycoproteins.**'
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Proteins (4)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Sialidase-2A sialidase-2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9Y3R4]Homo sapiens (human)
Peptide-N(4)-(N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminyl)asparagine amidaseA peptide-N(4)-(N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminyl)asparagine amidase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q96IV0]Homo sapiens (human)
Sialidase-4A sialidase-4 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q8WWR8]Homo sapiens (human)
Protein O-GlcNAcaseA protein O-GlcNAcase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:O60502]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (35)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
danthronchrysazin : A dihydroxyanthraquinone that is anthracene-9,10-dione substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1 and 8.

danthron: structure
dihydroxyanthraquinoneapoptosis inducer;
plant metabolite
emodinemodin : A trihydroxyanthraquinone that is 9,10-anthraquinone which is substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1, 3, and 8 and by a methyl group at position 6. It is present in the roots and barks of numerous plants (particularly rhubarb and buckthorn), moulds, and lichens. It is an active ingredient of various Chinese herbs.

Emodin: Purgative anthraquinone found in several plants, especially RHAMNUS PURSHIANA. It was formerly used as a laxative, but is now used mainly as a tool in toxicity studies.
trihydroxyanthraquinoneantineoplastic agent;
laxative;
plant metabolite;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
batyl alcoholbatilol : An alkylglycerol that is glycerol in which one of the primary hydroxy groups has been converted into the corresponding octadecyl ether. It is used in cosmetics as a stabilising ingredient and skin-conditioning agent.

batyl alcohol: RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation
alkylglycerol
rheindihydroxyanthraquinone
castanosperminecastanospermine : A tetrahydroxyindolizidine alkaloid that consists of octahydroindolizine having four hydroxy substituents located at positions 1, 6, 7 and 8 (the 1S,6S,7R,8R,8aR-diastereomer).

castanospermine: indolizidine alkaloid from seeds of Australian legume, Castanospermum australe
indolizidine alkaloidanti-HIV-1 agent;
anti-inflammatory agent;
EC 3.2.1.* (glycosidase) inhibitor;
metabolite
zanamivirZanamivir: A guanido-neuraminic acid that is used to inhibit NEURAMINIDASE.guanidinesantiviral agent;
EC 3.2.1.18 (exo-alpha-sialidase) inhibitor
oseltamiviroseltamivir : A cyclohexenecarboxylate ester that is the ethyl ester of oseltamivir acid. An antiviral prodrug (it is hydrolysed to the active free carboxylic acid in the liver), it is used to slow the spread of influenza.

Oseltamivir: An acetamido cyclohexene that is a structural homolog of SIALIC ACID and inhibits NEURAMINIDASE.
acetamides;
amino acid ester;
cyclohexenecarboxylate ester;
primary amino compound
antiviral drug;
EC 3.2.1.18 (exo-alpha-sialidase) inhibitor;
environmental contaminant;
prodrug;
xenobiotic
2-deoxy-2,3-dehydro-n-acetylneuraminic acid2-deoxy-2,3-dehydro-N-acetylneuraminic acid : N-Acetylneuraminic acid reduced across the 2,3-bond with loss of the hydroxy group at C-2; it is a minor component of body fluids although abundant in sialuria.

2-deoxy-2,3-dehydro-N-acetylneuraminic acid: also known as NeuAc2en, but this is also synonym for another compound
N-acetylneuraminic acids
9,10-anthraquinone 2-carboxylic acid9,10-anthraquinone 2-carboxylic acid: structure in first source
5-hydroxyflavoneflavones
(-)-catechin(-)-catechin : The (-)-enantiomer of catechin.catechinmetabolite
sakuranetinsakuranetin : A flavonoid phytoalexin that is (S)-naringenin in which the hydroxy group at position 7 is replaced by a methoxy group.

sakuranetin: major rice phytoalexin; RN given for ((S)-(-))-isomer; structure in first source
(2S)-flavan-4-one;
4'-hydroxyflavanones;
dihydroxyflavanone;
flavonoid phytoalexin;
monomethoxyflavanone
antimycobacterial drug;
plant metabolite
2-acetamido-1,5-imino-1,2,5-trideoxy-d-glucitol2-acetamido-1,5-imino-1,2,5-trideoxy-D-glucitol: structure given in first source
bcx 18123-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid;
acetamides;
cyclopentanols;
guanidines
antiviral drug;
EC 3.2.1.18 (exo-alpha-sialidase) inhibitor
n-acetylneuraminic acidN-acetylneuraminic acid : An N-acylneuraminic acid where the N-acyl group is specified as acetyl.

N-Acetylneuraminic Acid: An N-acyl derivative of neuraminic acid. N-acetylneuraminic acid occurs in many polysaccharides, glycoproteins, and glycolipids in animals and bacteria. (From Dorland, 28th ed, p1518)
N-acetylneuraminic acidsantioxidant;
bacterial metabolite;
EC 3.2.1.18 (exo-alpha-sialidase) inhibitor;
human metabolite;
mouse metabolite
n-acetylneuraminic acidN-acetyl-beta-neuraminic acid : N-Acetylneuraminic acid with beta configuration at the anomeric centre.N-acetylneuraminic acidepitope
4-amino-2-deoxy-2,3-didehydro-n-acetylneuraminic acid
dactinomycinDactinomycin: A compound composed of a two CYCLIC PEPTIDES attached to a phenoxazine that is derived from STREPTOMYCES parvullus. It binds to DNA and inhibits RNA synthesis (transcription), with chain elongation more sensitive than initiation, termination, or release. As a result of impaired mRNA production, protein synthesis also declines after dactinomycin therapy. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1993, p2015)actinomycinmutagen
quercetin7-hydroxyflavonol;
pentahydroxyflavone
antibacterial agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
Aurora kinase inhibitor;
chelator;
EC 1.10.99.2 [ribosyldihydronicotinamide dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor;
geroprotector;
phytoestrogen;
plant metabolite;
protein kinase inhibitor;
radical scavenger
acacetin5,7-dihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavone : A monomethoxyflavone that is the 4'-methyl ether derivative of apigenin.dihydroxyflavone;
monomethoxyflavone
anticonvulsant;
plant metabolite
apigeninChamomile: Common name for several daisy-like plants (MATRICARIA; TRIPLEUROSPERMUM; ANTHEMIS; CHAMAEMELUM) native to Europe and Western Asia, now naturalized in the United States and Australia.trihydroxyflavoneantineoplastic agent;
metabolite
luteolin3'-hydroxyflavonoid;
tetrahydroxyflavone
angiogenesis inhibitor;
anti-inflammatory agent;
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
c-Jun N-terminal kinase inhibitor;
EC 2.3.1.85 (fatty acid synthase) inhibitor;
immunomodulator;
nephroprotective agent;
plant metabolite;
radical scavenger;
vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist
kaempferol7-hydroxyflavonol;
flavonols;
tetrahydroxyflavone
antibacterial agent;
geroprotector;
human blood serum metabolite;
human urinary metabolite;
human xenobiotic metabolite;
plant metabolite
genistein7-hydroxyisoflavonesantineoplastic agent;
EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor;
geroprotector;
human urinary metabolite;
phytoestrogen;
plant metabolite;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
baicaleintrihydroxyflavoneangiogenesis inhibitor;
anti-inflammatory agent;
antibacterial agent;
anticoronaviral agent;
antifungal agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
apoptosis inducer;
EC 1.13.11.31 (arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase) inhibitor;
EC 1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor;
EC 3.4.21.26 (prolyl oligopeptidase) inhibitor;
EC 3.4.22.69 (SARS coronavirus main proteinase) inhibitor;
EC 4.1.1.17 (ornithine decarboxylase) inhibitor;
ferroptosis inhibitor;
geroprotector;
hormone antagonist;
plant metabolite;
prostaglandin antagonist;
radical scavenger
chrysinchrysin : A dihydroxyflavone in which the two hydroxy groups are located at positions 5 and 7.7-hydroxyflavonol;
dihydroxyflavone
anti-inflammatory agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
EC 2.7.11.18 (myosin-light-chain kinase) inhibitor;
hepatoprotective agent;
plant metabolite
genkwaningenkwanin : A monomethoxyflavone that is apigenin in which the hydroxy group at position 7 is methylated.

genkwanin: structure
dihydroxyflavone;
monomethoxyflavone
metabolite
myricetin7-hydroxyflavonol;
hexahydroxyflavone
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor;
food component;
geroprotector;
hypoglycemic agent;
plant metabolite
scutellareinscutellarein : Flavone substituted with hydroxy groups at C-4', -5, -6 and -7.

scutellarein: aglycone of scutellarin from Scutellaria baicalensis; carthamidin is 2S isomer of scutellarein; do not confuse with isoscutellarein and/or isocarthamidin which are respective regioisomers, or with the scutelarin protein
tetrahydroxyflavonemetabolite
tricetintricetin : Flavone hydroxylated at positions 3', 4', 5, 5' and 7.pentahydroxyflavoneantineoplastic agent;
metabolite
4',7-dihydroxyflavone4',7-dihydroxyflavone : A dihydroxyflavone in which the two hydroxy substituents are located at positions 4' and 7.

4',7-dihydroxyflavone: inducer of nod gene
dihydroxyflavonemetabolite
n-acetylglucosamine thiazolineN-acetylglucosamine thiazoline: an analog of the oxazolinium bicyclic intermediate leading from N-acetylglucosamine to 1,6-anhydro-N-acetylmuramic acid
5,7,2'-trihydroxyflavone5,7,2'-trihydroxyflavone: has inhibitory effects on the EBV-EA activation & on mouse skin tumor promotion in an in vivo two-stage carcinogenesis test; from Scutellaria baicalensis; structure given in first sourceflavones
n-acetylglucosaminono-1,5-lactone o-(phenylcarbamoyl)oximeN-acetylglucosaminono-1,5-lactone O-(phenylcarbamoyl)oxime: structure given in first source
thiamet g