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Yang X, Ma L, Lu K, Zhao D. Mechanism of Peptide Self-assembly and Its Study in Biomedicine. Protein J 2024; 43:464-476. [PMID: 38676873 DOI: 10.1007/s10930-024-10200-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
Abstract
The development of peptide-based materials is one of the most challenging aspects of biomaterials research in recent years. The assembly of peptides is mainly controlled by forces such as hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic interaction, electrostatic interaction, and π-π accumulation. Peptides have unique advantages such as simple structure, easy synthesis, good biocompatibility, non-toxicity, easy modification, etc. These factors make peptides turn into ideal biomedical materials, and they have a broad application prospect in biomedical materials, and thus have received wide attention. In this review, the mechanism and classification of peptide self-assembly and its applications in biomedicine and hydrogels were introduced.
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- Xinyue Yang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Locus Street, High-Tech Industry Development Zone, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Locus Street, High-Tech Industry Development Zone, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Locus Street, High-Tech Industry Development Zone, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Locus Street, High-Tech Industry Development Zone, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China.
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Ghafoor MH, Song BL, Zhou L, Qiao ZY, Wang H. Self-Assembly of Peptides as an Alluring Approach toward Cancer Treatment and Imaging. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:2841-2862. [PMID: 38644736 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Cancer is a severe threat to humans, as it is the second leading cause of death after cardiovascular diseases and still poses the biggest challenge in the world of medicine. Due to its higher mortality rates and resistance, it requires a more focused and productive approach to provide the solution for it. Many therapies promising to deliver favorable results, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, have come up with more negatives than positives. Therefore, a new class of medicinal solutions and a more targeted approach is of the essence. This review highlights the alluring properties, configurations, and self-assembly of peptide molecules which benefit the traditional approach toward cancer therapy while sparing the healthy cells in the process. As targeted drug delivery systems, self-assembled peptides offer a wide spectrum of conjugation, biocompatibility, degradability-controlled responsiveness, and biomedical applications, including cancer treatment and cancer imaging.
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- Muhammad Hamza Ghafoor
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Beijing 100190, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Beijing 100190, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Beijing 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Beijing 100190, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Beijing 100190, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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Paul T, Maity A, Bairi P, Sahoo A, Maiti S, Singh M, Ghosh B, Banerjee R. Vortex flow induced self-assembly in CsPbI 3 rods leads to an improved electrical response towards external analytes. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:6333-6342. [PMID: 38488088 DOI: 10.1039/d4dt00013g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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We present a facile and versatile strategy for enabling CsPbI3 rods to self-assemble at an air-water interface. The CsPbI3 rods, which float at the air-water interface, align under the influence of the rotational flow field due to the vortex motion of a water subphase. The aligned CsPbI3 rods could be transferred onto various substrates without involving any sophisticated instrumentation. The temperature of the subphase, the concentration of the CsPbI3 aliquot, the rotational speed inducing vortex motion, and the lift-off position and angle of the substrate were optimized to achieve high coverage of the self-assembled rods of CsPbI3 on glass. The Rietveld refinement of the XRD profile confirms that the aligned CsPbI3 is in the pure orthorhombic phase ascribed to the Pnma space group. The hydrophilic carboxylic group of the oleic acid attaches to the Pb atoms of the halide perovskite rods, while their hydrophobic tails encapsulate the rods within their shell, creating a shielding barrier between the water and the perovskite surface like a reverse micelle. The aligned CsPbI3 rods exhibit a nearly 47-fold increment in current upon exposure to ammonia gas (amounting to 5.6 times higher sensitivity in ammonia sensing) compared to the non-aligned CsPbI3 rods.
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- Tufan Paul
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj 382355, India.
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- S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700106, India
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- Centre of Excellence for Composites, Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association (ATIRA), Ahmedabad 380015, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj 382355, India.
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- St. Thomas College of Engineering & Technology Kolkata, 700023, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj 382355, India.
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- S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700106, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj 382355, India.
- K C Patel Centre for Sustainable Development, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj 382355, India
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Croitoriu A, Chiriac AP, Rusu AG, Ghilan A, Ciolacu DE, Stoica I, Nita LE. Morphological Evaluation of Supramolecular Soft Materials Obtained through Co-Assembly Processes. Gels 2023; 9:886. [PMID: 37998976 PMCID: PMC10671250 DOI: 10.3390/gels9110886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Low-molecular-weight gelators (LMWGs) are compounds with an intrinsic tendency to self-assemble forming various supramolecular architectures via non-covalent interactions. Considering that the development of supramolecular assemblies through the synergy of molecules is not entirely understood at the molecular level, this study introduced a Fmoc-short peptide and four Fmoc-amino acids as building blocks for the self-assembly/co-assembly process. Hence, we investigated the formation of supramolecular gels starting from the molecular aggregation following two triggering approaches: solvent/co-solvent method and pH switch. The complex morphological analysis (POM, AFM, and STEM) offered an insight into the spontaneous formation of well-ordered nanoaggregates. Briefly, POM and AFM images demonstrated that self-assembled gels present various morphologies like dendrimer, spherulite, and vesicle, whereas all co-assembled supramolecular systems exhibit fibrillar morphologies as a result of the interaction between co-partners of each system. STEM study has confirmed that the molecules interact and join together, finally forming a fibrous network, an aspect seen in both self-assembled and co-assembled gels. XRD allowed the determination of the molecular arrangement. The study emphasized that the Fmoc motif protected the amino groups and facilitated gelation through additional π-π interactions.
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41-A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (A.C.); (A.P.C.); (A.G.); (D.E.C.); (I.S.)
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Li X, Huang Z, Liao Z, Liu A, Huo S. Transformable nanodrugs for overcoming the biological barriers in the tumor environment during drug delivery. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:8532-8547. [PMID: 37114478 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr06621a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Drug delivery systems have been studied massively with explosive growth in the last few decades. However, challenges such as biological barriers are still obstructing the delivery efficiency of nanomedicines. Reports have shown that the physicochemical properties, such as the morphologies of nanodrugs, could highly affect their biodistribution and bioavailability. Therefore, transformable nanodrugs that take advantage of different sizes and shapes allow for overcoming multiple biological barriers, providing promising prospects for drug delivery. This review aims to present an overview of the most recent developments of transformable nanodrugs in this emerging field. First, the design principles and transformation mechanisms which serve as guidelines for smart nanodrugs are summarized. Afterward, their applications in overcoming biological barriers, including the bloodstream, intratumoral pressure, cellular membrane, endosomal wrapping, and nuclear membrane, are highlighted. Finally, discussions on the current developments and future perspectives of transformable nanodrugs are given.
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- Xuejian Li
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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Sharma RK, Dey G, Banerjee P, Maity JP, Lu CM, Siddique JA, Wang SC, Chatterjee N, Das K, Chen CY. New aspects of lipopeptide-incorporated nanoparticle synthesis and recent advancements in biomedical and environmental sciences: a review. J Mater Chem B 2022; 11:10-32. [PMID: 36484467 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb01564a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The toxicity of metal nanoparticles has introduced promising research in the current scenario since an enormous number of people have been potentially facing this problem in the world. The extensive attention on green nanoparticle synthesis has been focussed on as a vital step in bio-nanotechnology to improve biocompatibility, biodegradability, eco-friendliness, and huge potential utilization in various environmental and clinical assessments. Inherent influence on the study of green nanoparticles plays a key role to synthesize the controlled and surface-influenced molecule by altering the physical, chemical, and biological assets with the provision of various precursors, templating/co-templating agents, and supporting solvents. However, in this article, the dominant characteristics of several kinds of lipopeptide biosurfactants are discussed to execute a critical study of factors affecting synthesis procedure and applications. The recent approaches of metal, metal oxide, and composite nanomaterial synthesis have been deliberated as well as the elucidation of the reaction mechanism. Furthermore, this approach shows remarkable boosts in the production of nanoparticles with the very less employed harsh and hazardous processes as compared to chemical or physical method-based nanoparticle synthesis. This study also shows that the advances in strain selection for green nanoparticle production could be a worthwhile and strong economical approach in futuristic medical science research.
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- Raju Kumar Sharma
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan.,Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan.
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan. .,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Graduate Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan. .,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Graduate Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan. .,Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan. .,Department of Chemical Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan.
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan. .,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Graduate Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan.
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Tikhonova T, Cohen-Gerassi D, Arnon ZA, Efremov Y, Timashev P, Adler-Abramovich L, Shirshin EA. Tunable Self-Assembled Peptide Hydrogel Sensor for Pharma Cold Supply Chain. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:55392-55401. [PMID: 36475602 PMCID: PMC9782340 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c17609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Defrost sensors are a crucial element for proper functioning of the pharmaceutical cold chain. In this paper, the self-assembled peptide-based hydrogels were used to construct a sensitive defrost sensor for the transportation and storage of medications and biomaterials. The turbidity of the peptide hydrogel was employed as a marker of the temperature regime. The gelation kinetics under different conditions was studied to detect various stages of hydrogel structural transitions aimed at tuning the system properties. The developed sensor can be stored at room temperature for a long period, irreversibly indicates whether the product has been thawed, and can be adjusted to a specific temperature range and detection time.
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- Tatiana
N. Tikhonova
- Department
of Physics, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State
University, Leninskie gory 1/2, Moscow119991, Russia
- SBIH
Vorohobov’s City Clinical Hospital No. 67 MHD Moscow, 2/44 Salam Adil St., Moscow123423, Russia
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- Department
of Oral Biology, The Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Sackler
Faculty of Medicine, The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,
The Center for the Physics and Chemistry of Living Systems, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv69978, Israel
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- Department
of Oral Biology, The Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Sackler
Faculty of Medicine, The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,
The Center for the Physics and Chemistry of Living Systems, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv69978, Israel
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- World-Class
Research Center “Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare”, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University 8-2, Trubetskaya St., Moscow119991, Russia
- Institute
for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, 8-2 Trubetskaya St., Moscow119991, Russia
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- World-Class
Research Center “Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare”, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University 8-2, Trubetskaya St., Moscow119991, Russia
- Institute
for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, 8-2 Trubetskaya St., Moscow119991, Russia
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- Department
of Oral Biology, The Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Sackler
Faculty of Medicine, The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,
The Center for the Physics and Chemistry of Living Systems, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv69978, Israel
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- Department
of Physics, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State
University, Leninskie gory 1/2, Moscow119991, Russia
- World-Class
Research Center “Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare”, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University 8-2, Trubetskaya St., Moscow119991, Russia
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Tikhonova TN, Kolmogorov VS, Timoshenko RV, Vaneev AN, Cohen-Gerassi D, Osminkina LA, Gorelkin PV, Erofeev AS, Sysoev NN, Adler-Abramovich L, Shirshin EA. Sensing Cells-Peptide Hydrogel Interaction In Situ via Scanning Ion Conductance Microscopy. Cells 2022; 11:cells11244137. [PMID: 36552900 PMCID: PMC9776472 DOI: 10.3390/cells11244137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Peptide-based hydrogels were shown to serve as good matrices for 3D cell culture and to be applied in the field of regenerative medicine. The study of the cell-matrix interaction is important for the understanding of cell attachment, proliferation, and migration, as well as for the improvement of the matrix. Here, we used scanning ion conductance microscopy (SICM) to study the growth of cells on self-assembled peptide-based hydrogels. The hydrogel surface topography, which changes during its formation in an aqueous solution, were studied at nanoscale resolution and compared with fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM). Moreover, SICM demonstrated the ability to map living cells inside the hydrogel. A zwitterionic label-free pH nanoprobe with a sensitivity > 0.01 units was applied for the investigation of pH mapping in the hydrogel to estimate the hydrogel applicability for cell growth. The SICM technique that was applied here to evaluate the cell growth on the peptide-based hydrogel can be used as a tool to study functional living cells.
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- Tatiana N. Tikhonova
- Department of Physics, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1/2, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Biophysics, National University of Science and Technology “MISiS”, 4 Leninskiy Prospekt, 119049 Moscow, Russia
- Department of Chemistry, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1/3, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Biophysics, National University of Science and Technology “MISiS”, 4 Leninskiy Prospekt, 119049 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Biophysics, National University of Science and Technology “MISiS”, 4 Leninskiy Prospekt, 119049 Moscow, Russia
- Department of Chemistry, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1/3, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Oral Biology, The Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Center for the Physics and Chemistry of Living Systems, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel
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- Department of Physics, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1/2, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Biophysics, National University of Science and Technology “MISiS”, 4 Leninskiy Prospekt, 119049 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Biophysics, National University of Science and Technology “MISiS”, 4 Leninskiy Prospekt, 119049 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Physics, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1/2, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Oral Biology, The Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Center for the Physics and Chemistry of Living Systems, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel
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- Department of Physics, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1/2, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- World-Class Research Center “Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare”, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8-2 Trubetskaya St., 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +7-4959391104
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EF4K bola-amphiphilic peptide nanomembrane: structural, energetic and dynamic properties using molecular dynamics. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Alves WA, King GM, Guha S. Looking into a crystal ball: printing and patterning self-assembled peptide nanostructures. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:15607-15616. [PMID: 36268821 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr03750e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
The solution processability of organic semiconductors and conjugated polymers along with the advent of nanomaterials as conducting inks have revolutionized next-generation flexible consumer electronics. Another equally important class of nanomaterials, self-assembled peptides, heralded as next-generation materials for bioelectronics, have a lot of potential in printed technology. In this minireview, we address the self-assembly process in dipeptides, their application in electronics, and recent progress in three-dimensional printing. The prospect of a generalizable path for nanopatterning self-assembled peptides using ice lithography and its challenges are further discussed.
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- Wendel A Alves
- Centro de Ciências Naturais e Humanas, Universidade Federal do ABC, 09219-580 Santo Andre, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA.
- Joint with Department of Biochemistry, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA.
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Yan R, Wen Z, Hu X, Wang W, Meng H, Song Y, Wang S, Tang Y. A sensitive sensing system based on fluorescence dipeptide nanoparticles for sulfadimethoxine determination. Food Chem 2022; 405:134963. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Wagner J, Wu Z, Wang H, Xiong W. Imaging Orientation of a Single Molecular Hierarchical Self-Assembled Sheet: The Combined Power of a Vibrational Sum Frequency Generation Microscopy and Neural Network. J Phys Chem B 2022; 126:7192-7201. [PMID: 36098975 PMCID: PMC9511492 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.2c05876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
In this work, we determined the tilt angles of molecular units in hierarchical self-assembled materials on a single-sheet level, which were not available previously. This was achieved by developing a fast line-scanning vibrational sum frequency generation (VSFG) hyperspectral imaging technique in combination with neural network analysis. Rapid VSFG imaging enabled polarization resolved images on a single sheet level to be measured quickly, circumventing technical challenges due to long-term optical instability. The polarization resolved hyperspectral images were then used to extract the supramolecular tilt angle of a self-assembly through a set of spectra-tilt angle relationships which were solved through neural network analysis. This unique combination of both novel techniques offers a new pathway to resolve molecular level structural information on self-assembled materials. Understanding these properties can further drive self-assembly design from a bottom-up approach for applications in biomimetic and drug delivery research.
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- Jackson
C. Wagner
- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
- Materials
Science and Engineering Program, University
of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
- Department
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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Althomali RH, Alamry KA, Hussein MA, Tay GS. Versatile Applications Of Biopolymer Nanocomposites: A review. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202200843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Raed H. Althomali
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science King Abdulaziz University Jeddah 21589 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science King Abdulaziz University Jeddah 21589 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science King Abdulaziz University Jeddah 21589 Saudi Arabia
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- School of Industrial Technology Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 USM Penang Malaysia
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Zhang J, Wang Y, Rodriguez BJ, Yang R, Yu B, Mei D, Li J, Tao K, Gazit E. Microfabrication of peptide self-assemblies: inspired by nature towards applications. Chem Soc Rev 2022; 51:6936-6947. [PMID: 35861374 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00122e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Peptide self-assemblies show intriguing and tunable physicochemical properties, and thus have been attracting increasing interest over the last two decades. However, the micro/nano-scale dimensions of the self-assemblies severely restrict their extensive applications. Inspired by nature, to genuinely realize the practical utilization of the bio-organic super-architectures, it is beneficial to further organize the peptide self-assemblies to integrate the properties of the individual supermolecules and fabricate higher-level organizations for smart functional devices. Therefore, cumulative studies have been reported on peptide microfabrication giving rise to diverse properties. This review summarizes the recent development of the microfabrication of peptide self-assemblies, discussing each methodology along with the diverse properties and practical applications of the engineered peptide large-scale, highly-ordered organizations. Finally, the current limitations of the state-of-the-art microfabrication strategies are critically assessed and alternative solutions are suggested.
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- Jiahao Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China. .,Future Science Research Institute, Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Centre, Hangzhou 311200, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China. .,Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing Technology of Zhejiang Province, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Physics and Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710126, China
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- Future Science Research Institute, Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Centre, Hangzhou 311200, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China. .,Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing Technology of Zhejiang Province, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), CAS Key Lab of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China. .,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China. .,Future Science Research Institute, Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Centre, Hangzhou 311200, China.,Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing Technology of Zhejiang Province, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, 6997801, Tel Aviv, Israel. .,School of Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, 6997801, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Gatto E, Toniolo C, Venanzi M. Peptide Self-Assembled Nanostructures: From Models to Therapeutic Peptides. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12030466. [PMID: 35159810 PMCID: PMC8838750 DOI: 10.3390/nano12030466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Self-assembly is the most suitable approach to obtaining peptide-based materials on the nano- and mesoscopic scales. Applications span from peptide drugs for personalized therapy to light harvesting and electron conductive media for solar energy production and bioelectronics, respectively. In this study, we will discuss the self-assembly of selected model and bioactive peptides, in particular reviewing our recent work on the formation of peptide architectures of nano- and mesoscopic size in solution and on solid substrates. The hierarchical and cooperative characters of peptide self-assembly will be highlighted, focusing on the structural and dynamical properties of the peptide building blocks and on the nature of the intermolecular interactions driving the aggregation phenomena in a given environment. These results will pave the way for the understanding of the still-debated mechanism of action of an antimicrobial peptide (trichogin GA IV) and the pharmacokinetic properties of a peptide drug (semaglutide) currently in use for the therapy of type-II diabetes.
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- Emanuela Gatto
- PEPSA-LAB, Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome, Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padua, 35131 Padua, Italy;
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- PEPSA-LAB, Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome, Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-06-7259-4468
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Schwarz PS, Tena-Solsona M, Dai K, Boekhoven J. Carbodiimide-fueled catalytic reaction cycles to regulate supramolecular processes. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:1284-1297. [PMID: 35014639 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc06428b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Using molecular self-assembly, supramolecular chemists can create Gigadalton-structures with angstrom precision held together by non-covalent interactions. However, despite relying on the same molecular toolbox for self-assembly, these synthetic structures lack the complexity and sophistication of biological assemblies. Those assemblies are non-equilibrium structures that rely on the constant consumption of energy transduced from the hydrolysis of chemical fuels like ATP and GTP, which endows them with dynamic properties, e.g., temporal and spatial control and self-healing ability. Thus, to synthesize life-like materials, we have to find a reaction cycle that converts chemical energy to regulate self-assembly. We and others recently found that this can be done by a reaction cycle that hydrates carbodiimides. This feature article aims to provide an overview of how the energy transduced from carbodiimide hydration can alter the function of molecules and regulate molecular assemblies. The goal is to offer the reader design considerations for carbodiimide-driven reaction cycles to create a desired morphology or function of the assembly and ultimately to push chemically fueled self-assembly further towards the bottom-up synthesis of life.
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- Patrick S Schwarz
- Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstraße 4, 85748 Garching, Germany.
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- Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstraße 4, 85748 Garching, Germany.
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- Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstraße 4, 85748 Garching, Germany.
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- Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstraße 4, 85748 Garching, Germany. .,Institute for Advanced Study, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstraße 2a, 85748, Garching, Germany
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Zhang J, Wang Y, Wang J, Yan Y, Li J, Li Z. Self-assembly of an in silico designed dipeptide derivative to obtain photo-responsive vesicles. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:27751-27758. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cp03258a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Photo-responsive vesicles self-assembled from in silico designed peptide derivatives were investigated using coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations.
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- Jun Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Corrosion and Bio-Fouling, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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Jo Y, Yoon J, Shin S. Computational Insights into the Aggregation Pathway of Self-Assembled Nanotubules. J Phys Chem B 2021; 125:12082-12094. [PMID: 34699214 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.1c06452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We performed molecular dynamics simulations of self-assembled supramolecular nanotubules constructed from amphiphiles with bent-shaped rods. By systematically examining the structure from dimeric aggregates to the fully developed nanotubule, we identified the basic building block of the nanotubule and the optimal dimensions of its stable structure which are consistent with experimental findings. Moreover, we demonstrate that the cooperative interplay of different interactions drives aggregation by selecting and stabilizing the optimal self-assembled structures for various intermediates through a complex pathway. Additionally, contraction of the nanotubule, which accompanies the dehydration process, was observed upon heating. It is suggested that the optimal stability of the self-assembled aggregates is achieved by balancing entropic and enthalpic contributions, of which the ratio is a critical factor that drives the aggregation pathway.
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- Youngbeom Jo
- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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Oliveira LB, Cardoso WB, Colherinhas G. Hydroxylic, sulfur-containing and amidic amino acids in water solution: Atomic charges parameters for computational modeling using molecular dynamics simulation and DFT calculations. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation of Peptide Nanostructures for Biomedical Applications. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26154587. [PMID: 34361740 PMCID: PMC8348434 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26154587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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There is a challenging need for the development of new alternative nanostructures that can allow the coupling and/or encapsulation of therapeutic/diagnostic molecules while reducing their toxicity and improving their circulation and in-vivo targeting. Among the new materials using natural building blocks, peptides have attracted significant interest because of their simple structure, relative chemical and physical stability, diversity of sequences and forms, their easy functionalization with (bio)molecules and the possibility of synthesizing them in large quantities. A number of them have the ability to self-assemble into nanotubes, -spheres, -vesicles or -rods under mild conditions, which opens up new applications in biology and nanomedicine due to their intrinsic biocompatibility and biodegradability as well as their surface chemical reactivity via amino- and carboxyl groups. In order to obtain nanostructures suitable for biomedical applications, the structure, size, shape and surface chemistry of these nanoplatforms must be optimized. These properties depend directly on the nature and sequence of the amino acids that constitute them. It is therefore essential to control the order in which the amino acids are introduced during the synthesis of short peptide chains and to evaluate their in-vitro and in-vivo physico-chemical properties before testing them for biomedical applications. This review therefore focuses on the synthesis, functionalization and characterization of peptide sequences that can self-assemble to form nanostructures. The synthesis in batch or with new continuous flow and microflow techniques will be described and compared in terms of amino acids sequence, purification processes, functionalization or encapsulation of targeting ligands, imaging probes as well as therapeutic molecules. Their chemical and biological characterization will be presented to evaluate their purity, toxicity, biocompatibility and biodistribution, and some therapeutic properties in vitro and in vivo. Finally, their main applications in the biomedical field will be presented so as to highlight their importance and advantages over classical nanostructures.
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Savioli M, Antonelli L, Bocchinfuso G, Cavalieri F, Cimino R, Gatto E, Placidi E, Fernandez Masso JR, Garay Perez H, Santana H, Guerra-Vallespi M, Venanzi M. Formulation matters! A spectroscopic and molecular dynamics investigation on the peptide CIGB552 as itself and in its therapeutical formulation. J Pept Sci 2021; 28:e3356. [PMID: 34114297 DOI: 10.1002/psc.3356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Synthetic therapeutic peptides (STP) are intensively studied as new-generation drugs, characterized by high purity, biocompatibility, selectivity and stereochemical control. However, most of the studies are focussed on the bioactivity of STP without considering how the formulation actually used for therapy administration could alter the physico-chemical properties of the active principle. The aggregation properties of a 20-mer STP (Ac-His-Ala-Arg-Ile-Lys-D-Pro-Thr-Phe-Arg-Arg-D-Leu-Lys-Trp-Lys-Tyr-Lys-Gly-Lys-Phe-Trp-NH2 ), showing antitumor activity, were investigated by optical spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy imaging, as itself (CIGB552) and in its therapeutic formulation (CIGB552TF). It has found that the therapeutic formulation deeply affects the aggregation properties of the investigated peptide and the morphology of the aggregates formed on mica by deposition of CIGB552 and CIGB552TF millimolar solutions. Molecular dynamics simulations studied the first steps of CIGB552 aggregation under physiological ionic strength conditions (NaCl 150 mM), showing that peptide oligomers, from dimers to tetramers, are preferentially formed in this environment. Interestingly, cell viability assays performed on H-460 cell lines indicate a major antiproliferative activity of the peptide in its therapeutic formulation with respect to the peptide aqueous solution.
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- Marco Savioli
- PEPSA-LAB, Department of Chemical Sciences and Technology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- PEPSA-LAB, Department of Chemical Sciences and Technology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- PEPSA-LAB, Department of Chemical Sciences and Technology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- PEPSA-LAB, Department of Chemical Sciences and Technology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.,School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- PEPSA-LAB, Department of Chemical Sciences and Technology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- PEPSA-LAB, Department of Chemical Sciences and Technology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Physics, University of Rome 'Sapienza', Rome, Italy
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- Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Havana, Cuba
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- PEPSA-LAB, Department of Chemical Sciences and Technology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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Im SH, Im DH, Park SJ, Chung JJ, Jung Y, Kim SH. Stereocomplex Polylactide for Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications: A Review. Molecules 2021; 26:2846. [PMID: 34064789 PMCID: PMC8150862 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26102846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Polylactide (PLA) is among the most common biodegradable polymers, with applications in various fields, such as renewable and biomedical industries. PLA features poly(D-lactic acid) (PDLA) and poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) enantiomers, which form stereocomplex crystals through racemic blending. PLA emerged as a promising material owing to its sustainable, eco-friendly, and fully biodegradable properties. Nevertheless, PLA still has a low applicability for drug delivery as a carrier and scaffold. Stereocomplex PLA (sc-PLA) exhibits substantially improved mechanical and physical strength compared to the homopolymer, overcoming these limitations. Recently, numerous studies have reported the use of sc-PLA as a drug carrier through encapsulation of various drugs, proteins, and secondary molecules by various processes including micelle formation, self-assembly, emulsion, and inkjet printing. However, concerns such as low loading capacity, weak stability of hydrophilic contents, and non-sustainable release behavior remain. This review focuses on various strategies to overcome the current challenges of sc-PLA in drug delivery systems and biomedical applications in three critical fields, namely anti-cancer therapy, tissue engineering, and anti-microbial activity. Furthermore, the excellent potential of sc-PLA as a next-generation polymeric material is discussed.
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- Seung Hyuk Im
- NBIT, KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea; (S.H.I.); (S.J.P.)
- enoughU Inc., 114 Goryeodae-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02856, Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School, Korea University, 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea;
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- NBIT, KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea; (S.H.I.); (S.J.P.)
- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Korea; (J.J.C.); (Y.J.)
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- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Korea; (J.J.C.); (Y.J.)
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- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Korea; (J.J.C.); (Y.J.)
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei-KIST Convergence Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- NBIT, KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea; (S.H.I.); (S.J.P.)
- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Korea; (J.J.C.); (Y.J.)
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) Europe, Campus E 7.1, 66123 Saarbrueken, Germany
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Significant advances in enzyme discovery, protein and reaction engineering have transformed biocatalysis into a viable technology for the industrial scale manufacturing of chemicals. Multi-enzyme catalysis has emerged as a new frontier for the synthesis of complex chemicals. However, the in vitro operation of multiple enzymes simultaneously in one vessel poses challenges that require new strategies for increasing the operational performance of enzymatic cascade reactions. Chief among those strategies is enzyme co-immobilization. This review will explore how advances in synthetic biology and protein engineering have led to bioinspired co-localization strategies for the scaffolding and compartmentalization of enzymes. Emphasis will be placed on genetically encoded co-localization mechanisms as platforms for future autonomously self-organizing biocatalytic systems. Such genetically programmable systems could be produced by cell factories or emerging cell-free systems. Challenges and opportunities towards self-assembling, multifunctional biocatalytic materials will be discussed.
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Dognini P, Coxon CR, Alves WA, Giuntini F. Peptide-Tetrapyrrole Supramolecular Self-Assemblies: State of the Art. Molecules 2021; 26:693. [PMID: 33525730 PMCID: PMC7865683 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26030693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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The covalent and noncovalent association of self-assembling peptides and tetrapyrroles was explored as a way to generate systems that mimic Nature's functional supramolecular structures. Different types of peptides spontaneously assemble with porphyrins, phthalocyanines, or corroles to give long-range ordered architectures, whose structure is determined by the features of both components. The regular morphology and ordered molecular arrangement of these systems enhance the photochemical properties of embedded chromophores, allowing applications as photo-catalysts, antennas for dye-sensitized solar cells, biosensors, and agents for light-triggered therapies. Chemical modifications of peptide and tetrapyrrole structures and control over the assembly process can steer the organization and influence the properties of the resulting system. Here we provide a review of the field, focusing on the assemblies obtained from different classes of self-assembling peptides with tetrapyrroles, their morphologies and their applications as innovative functional materials.
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- Paolo Dognini
- School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Byrom Street Campus, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK;
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh AH14 4AS, UK;
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- Centro de Ciências Naturais e Humanas, Universidade Federal do ABC, Santo André, SP 09210-380, Brazil;
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Byrom Street Campus, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK;
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Venanzi M, Savioli M, Cimino R, Gatto E, Palleschi A, Ripani G, Cicero D, Placidi E, Orvieto F, Bianchi E. A spectroscopic and molecular dynamics study on the aggregation process of a long-acting lipidated therapeutic peptide: the case of semaglutide. SOFT MATTER 2020; 16:10122-10131. [PMID: 32780784 DOI: 10.1039/d0sm01011a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The aggregation properties of semaglutide, a lipidated peptide drug agonist of the Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor recently approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, have been investigated by spectroscopic techniques (UV-Vis absorption, steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence, and electronic circular dichroism) and molecular dynamics simulations. We show that in the micromolar concentration region, in aqueous solution, semaglutide is present as monomeric and dimeric species, with a characteristic monomer-to-dimer transition occurring at around 20 μM. The lipid chain stabilizes a globular morphology of the monomer and dimer species, giving rise to a locally well-defined polar outer surface where the lipid and peptide portions are packed to each other. At very long times, these peptide clusters nucleate the growth of larger aggregates characterized by blue luminescence and a β-sheet arrangement of the peptide chains. The understanding of the oligomerization and aggregation potential of peptide candidates is key for the development of long acting and stable drugs.
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- M Venanzi
- Dept. of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Ricerca Scientifica, 1, 00133 Rome, Italy.
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A6H polypeptide membranes: Molecular dynamics simulation, GIAO-DFT-NMR and TD-DFT spectroscopy analysis. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.113850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Hurst PJ, Rakowski AM, Patterson JP. Ring-opening polymerization-induced crystallization-driven self-assembly of poly-L-lactide-block-polyethylene glycol block copolymers (ROPI-CDSA). Nat Commun 2020; 11:4690. [PMID: 32943622 PMCID: PMC7499262 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-18460-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The self-assembly of block copolymers into 1D, 2D and 3D nano- and microstructures is of great interest for a wide range of applications. A key challenge in this field is obtaining independent control over molecular structure and hierarchical structure in all dimensions using scalable one-pot chemistry. Here we report on the ring opening polymerization-induced crystallization-driven self-assembly (ROPI-CDSA) of poly-L-lactide-block-polyethylene glycol block copolymers into 1D, 2D and 3D nanostructures. A key feature of ROPI-CDSA is that the polymerization time is much shorter than the self-assembly relaxation time, resulting in a non-equilibrium self-assembly process. The self-assembly mechanism is analyzed by cryo-transmission electron microscopy, wide-angle x-ray scattering, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and turbidity studies. The analysis revealed that the self-assembly mechanism is dependent on both the polymer molecular structure and concentration. Knowledge of the self-assembly mechanism enabled the kinetic trapping of multiple hierarchical structures from a single block copolymer.
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- Paul J Hurst
- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92697-2025, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92697-2025, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92697-2025, USA.
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Singh N, Singh R, Joshi KB, Verma S. Constitutionally Isomeric Aromatic Tripeptides: Self-Assembly and Metal-Ion-Modulated Transformations. Chempluschem 2020; 85:2001-2009. [PMID: 32876402 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202000464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Self-assembling peptides based on aromatic amino acids can adopt diverse nanostructures which primarily depend on their molecular structures. Therefore, to understand the nature of self-assembly on the molecular level we rationally designed two constitutional isomers of short aromatic peptides. The first isomer consists of a tyrosine moiety at the N-terminus and the second isomer consists of a tyrosine moiety at the C-terminus of the FF peptide, a core recognition motif of Amyloid β peptides. Therefore, it can be considered that both the designed tripeptides are the analogues of the FFF peptide with only atomic(-H) level replacement by -OH functional group on the first and last phenyl ring, respectively. The first isomer self-assembled into 2D porous nanosheets ("Nanowebs"), however the second isomers produced toroidal shapes with central spheres ("Nano-Saturn" like assemblies). Interestingly, the presence of the transition-metal ions (copper, zinc and iron) triggered the self-assembly of both the peptides into fibrous circular discs, nanomats and nanoplates like assembly.
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- Narendra Singh
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur, Kanpur, 208016, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, MP, 470003, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, MP, 470003, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur, Kanpur, 208016, India
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Chakravarthy RD, Mohammed M, Lin HC. Enzyme Instructed Self-assembly of Naphthalimide-dipeptide: Spontaneous Transformation from Nanosphere to Nanotubular Structures that Induces Hydrogelation. Chem Asian J 2020; 15:2696-2705. [PMID: 32652888 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202000575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Understanding the structure-morphology relationships of self-assembled nanostructures is crucial for developing materials with the desired chemical and biological functions. Here, phosphate-based naphthalimide (NI) derivatives have been developed for the first time to study the enzyme-instructed self-assembly process. Self-assembly of simple amino acid derivative NI-Yp resulted in non-specific amorphous aggregates in the presence of alkaline phosphatase enzyme. On the other hand, NI-FYp dipeptide forms spherical nanoparticles under aqueous conditions which slowly transformed into partially unzipped nanotubular structures during the enzymatic catalytic process through multiple stages which subsequently resulted in hydrogelation. The self-assembly is driven by the formation of β-sheet type structures stabilized by offset aromatic stacking of NI core and hydrogen bonding interactions which is confirmed with PXRD, Congo-red staining and molecular mechanical calculations. We propose a mechanism for the self-assembly process based on TEM and spectroscopic data. The nanotubular structures of NI-FYp precursor exhibited higher cytotoxicity to human breast cancer cells and human cervical cancer cells when compared to the nanofiber structures of the similar Fmoc-derivative. Overall this study provides a new understanding of the supramolecular self-assembly of small-molecular-weight hydrogelators.
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- Rajan Deepan Chakravarthy
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 300, Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 300, Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 300, Republic of China
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De Zotti M, Corvi G, Gatto E, Di Napoli B, Mazzuca C, Palleschi A, Placidi E, Biondi B, Crisma M, Formaggio F, Toniolo C, Venanzi M. Controlling the Formation of Peptide Films: Fully Developed Helical Peptides are Required to Obtain a Homogenous Coating over a Large Area. Chempluschem 2020; 84:1688-1696. [PMID: 31943881 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.201900456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2019] [Revised: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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The influence of conformational dynamics on the self-assembly process of a conformationally constrained analogue of the natural antimicrobial peptide Trichogin GA IV was analysed by spectroscopic methods, microscopy imaging at nanometre resolution, and molecular dynamics simulations. The formation of peptide films at the air/water interface and their deposition on a graphite or a mica substrate were investigated. A combination of experimental evidence with molecular dynamics simulation was used to demonstrate that only the fully developed helical structure of the analogue promotes formation of ordered aggregates that nucleate the growth of micrometric rods, which give rise to homogenous coating over wide regions of the hydrophilic mica. This work proves the influence of helix flexibility on peptide self-organization and orientation on surfaces, key steps in the design of bioinspired organic/inorganic hybrid materials.
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- Marta De Zotti
- Department of Chemistry, University of Padova, 35131, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- ISM Unit, CNR, Department of Physics, University of Rome Sapienza, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, CNR, Padova Unit, Department of Chemistry, University of Padova, 35131, Padova, Italy
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- Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, CNR, Padova Unit, Department of Chemistry, University of Padova, 35131, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Padova, 35131, Padova, Italy
- Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, CNR, Padova Unit, Department of Chemistry, University of Padova, 35131, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Padova, 35131, Padova, Italy
- Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, CNR, Padova Unit, Department of Chemistry, University of Padova, 35131, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133, Rome, Italy
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Zhang W, Yu L, Ji T, Wang C. Tumor Microenvironment-Responsive Peptide-Based Supramolecular Drug Delivery System. Front Chem 2020; 8:549. [PMID: 32775317 PMCID: PMC7388741 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.00549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Physical and biochemical differences between tumor tissues and normal tissues provide promising triggering factors that can be utilized to engineer stimuli-responsive drug delivery platforms for cancer treatment. Rationally designed peptide-based supramolecular architectures can perform structural conversion by responding to the tumor microenvironment and achieve the controlled release of antitumor drugs. This mini review summarizes recent approaches for designing internal trigger-responsive drug delivery platforms using peptide-based materials. Peptide assemblies that exhibit a stimuli-responsive structural conversion upon acidic pH, high temperature, high oxidative potential, and the overexpressed proteins in tumor tissues are emphatically introduced. We also discuss the challenges of current peptide-based supramolecular delivery platforms against cancer.
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- Wenbo Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Biology, Department of Biophysics and Structural Biology, Peking Union Medical College, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Biology, Department of Biophysics and Structural Biology, Peking Union Medical College, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Drug Delivery, Department of Anesthesiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Biology, Department of Biophysics and Structural Biology, Peking Union Medical College, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Zhang S, Cortes W, Zhang Y. Constructing Cross-Linked Nanofibrous Scaffold via Dual-Enzyme-Instructed Hierarchical Assembly. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2020; 36:6261-6267. [PMID: 32418429 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c01023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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To explore the potential of step-by-step assembly in the fabrication of biological materials, we designed and synthesized two peptide-based molecules for enzyme-instructed hierarchical assembly. Upon the treatment of alkaline phosphatase, one molecule undergoes enzyme-instructed self-assembly forming uniformed nanofibers. The other one that can self-assemble into vesicles undergoes enzyme-induced transformation of self-assembly converting vesicles into irregular aggregates upon the treatment of carboxylesterase. Coadministration of two enzymes to a mixture of these two molecules in a stage-by-stage fashion leads to a physically knotted nanofibrous scaffold that is applicable as a nanostructured matrix for cell culture.
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- Shijin Zhang
- Bioinspired Soft Matter Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, 1919-1 Tancha, Onna Son, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan
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- Bioinspired Soft Matter Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, 1919-1 Tancha, Onna Son, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan
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- Bioinspired Soft Matter Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, 1919-1 Tancha, Onna Son, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan
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Synthesis, characterization, and fluorescence study of tryptone-self-assembled and Zn(II)-coordinated nanoparticles. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-020-01262-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Gerbelli BB, Ly I, Pedemay S, Alves WA, de Oliveira EA. The Role of Amylogenic Fiber Aggregation on the Elasticity of a Lipid Membrane. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:815-822. [PMID: 35019285 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b00861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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This work presents a systematic study of the swelling behavior of a lecithin lamellar phase incorporating different amounts of the short peptide sequence diphenylalanine (FF). Small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering assays provide relevant information about the structure and elasticity of the lamellar stacking. These data show that important changes occur at the interface of the lipid membrane dependent not only on the peptide content but also on the hydration of the lamellar structure. Multilamellar-to-unilamellar transitions, previously observed for an increasing number of peptides, are now observed to be dependent on the hydration of the lamellar phase. Wide-angle X-ray scattering and electron microscopy observations (TEM) provide experimental evidence of peptide aggregation into long amylogenic fibers. We argue that aggregates that partition in water may become large enough to destabilize the lamellar structure. It is also shown that, for a given peptide concentration, the lamellar structure can be rendered more flexible or more rigid, by tuning the hydration.
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- Barbara B Gerbelli
- Centro de Ciências Naturais e Humanas, Universidade Federal do ABC, Santo André 09210-580, Brazil
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- Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal, University of Bordeau, 33600 Pessac, France
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- Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal, University of Bordeau, 33600 Pessac, France
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- Centro de Ciências Naturais e Humanas, Universidade Federal do ABC, Santo André 09210-580, Brazil
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Tang Y, Yao Y, Wei G. Expanding the structural diversity of peptide assemblies by coassembling dipeptides with diphenylalanine. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:3038-3049. [PMID: 31971529 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr09317f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Molecular self-assembly is a bottom-up approach to fabricate novel supramolecular structures. While the structural diversity obtained by the use of a single type of building block is limited, coassembly of different peptides has recently evolved as an extended strategy to expand the diversity of peptide nanoarchitectures. Here we systematically investigate the coassembly of diphenylalanine (FF) with each one of the 399 non-FF dipeptides by micro-second molecular dynamics simulations. Our simulations show that dipeptides, by coassembling with FF, display a greatly enhanced aggregation propensity and a significantly expanded structural diversity. Regular-shaped vesicles, single- or multi-cavity assemblies, and planar sheets are formed by coassembly of FF with different types of non-FF dipeptides, which are rarely observed in self-assemblies of non-FF dipeptides. Interaction analyses reveal that the formation of these varied structures is attributed to a delicate balance between aromatic stacking, hydrophobic, and electrostatic repulsion interactions. This study provides structural and mechanistic insights into the coassembly of FF and non-FF dipeptides, thus offering a possible way to achieve a controllable design of bionanomaterials through FF-involved dipeptide coassembly.
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- Yiming Tang
- Department of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Surface physics, and Key Laboratory for Computational Physical Science (Ministry of Education), Multiscale Research Institute of Complex Systems, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures (Nanjing), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Surface physics, and Key Laboratory for Computational Physical Science (Ministry of Education), Multiscale Research Institute of Complex Systems, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures (Nanjing), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Surface physics, and Key Laboratory for Computational Physical Science (Ministry of Education), Multiscale Research Institute of Complex Systems, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures (Nanjing), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, People's Republic of China.
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Roy K, Chetia M, Sarkar AK, Chatterjee S. Co-assembly of charge complementary peptides and their applications as organic dye/heavy metal ion (Pb 2+, Hg 2+) absorbents and arsenic( iii/ v) detectors. RSC Adv 2020; 10:42062-42075. [PMID: 35516776 PMCID: PMC9057852 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra08407g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Learning from nature, molecular self-assembly has been used extensively to generate interesting materials using a bottom up approach. The enthusiasm in this field of research stems from the unique properties of these materials and their diverse applications. The field has not been limited to studying assembly of similar types of molecules but extended to multi component systems via the co-assembly phenomenon. We have designed two charge complementary peptides to study their co-assembly in mechanistic detail in the present work. The cooperative self-assembly is mainly driven by electrostatic interaction that is aided by aromatic interactions, hydrogen bonding interactions and hydrophobic interactions. The hydrogels obtained have been employed in waste water remediation. Both the self-assembled and co-assembled hydrogels are capable of removal of different kinds of organic dyes (cationic, anionic and neutral) and toxic metal ions (Ni2+, Co2+, Pb2+ and Hg2+) individually and as a mixture from water with high efficiency. Additionally, the peptides developed in this study can act as ion sensors and detect arsenic in its most toxic (III/V) oxidation states. Molecular understanding of the assembly process is of fundamental importance in the rational design of such simple, robust yet economically viable materials with versatile and novel applications. Self- and co-assembled gels from charge complementary peptides with waste water remediation applications.![]()
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- Karabi Roy
- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
- Guwahati
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
- Guwahati
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
- Guwahati
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
- Guwahati
- India
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- Hernando S. Salapare
- NICE Lab, IMREDDUniversité Côte d’Azur 06200 Nice France
- Faculty of EducationUniversity of the Philippines Open University Los Baños 4031 Laguna Philippines
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- NICE Lab, IMREDDUniversité Côte d’Azur 06200 Nice France
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- NICE Lab, IMREDDUniversité Côte d’Azur 06200 Nice France
- Department of BioengineeringUniversity of California Riverside Riverside CA 92521 USA
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