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Kruczkowska W, Kciuk M, Pasieka Z, Kłosiński K, Płuciennik E, Elmer J, Waszczykowska K, Kołat D, Kałuzińska-Kołat Ż. The artificial oxygen carrier erythrocruorin-characteristics and potential significance in medicine. J Mol Med (Berl) 2023; 101:961-972. [PMID: 37460699 PMCID: PMC10400677 DOI: 10.1007/s00109-023-02350-3] [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] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
Abstract
The diminishing supply and increasing costs of donated blood have motivated research into novel hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) that can serve as red blood cell (RBC) substitutes. HBOCs are versatile agents that can be used in the treatment of hemorrhagic shock. However, many of the RBC substitutes that are based on mammalian hemoglobins have presented key limitations such as instability and toxicity. In contrast, erythrocruorins (Ecs) are other types of HBOCs that may not suffer these disadvantages. Ecs are giant metalloproteins found in annelids, crustaceans, and some other invertebrates. Thus far, the Ecs of Lumbricus terrestris (LtEc) and Arenicola marina (AmEc) are the most thoroughly studied. Based on data from preclinical transfusion studies, it was found that these compounds not only efficiently transport oxygen and have anti-inflammatory properties, but also can be modified to further increase their effectiveness. This literature review focuses on the structure, properties, and application of Ecs, as well as their advantages over other HBOCs. Development of methods for both the stabilization and purification of erythrocruorin could confer to enhanced access to artificial blood resources.
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- Weronika Kruczkowska
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Medical University of Lodz, Zeligowskiego 7/9, 90-752, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, University of Lodz, Banacha 12/16, 90-237, Lodz, Poland
- Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, University of Lodz, Banacha 12/16, 90-237, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Surgery, Medical University of Lodz, Narutowicza 60, 90-136, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Surgery, Medical University of Lodz, Narutowicza 60, 90-136, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Functional Genomics, Medical University of Lodz, Zeligowskiego 7/9, 90-752, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA
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- Department of Functional Genomics, Medical University of Lodz, Zeligowskiego 7/9, 90-752, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Surgery, Medical University of Lodz, Narutowicza 60, 90-136, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Surgery, Medical University of Lodz, Narutowicza 60, 90-136, Lodz, Poland.
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Structural, Thermal, and Storage Stability of Rapana Thomasiana Hemocyanin in the Presence of Cholinium-Amino Acid-Based Ionic Liquids. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26061714. [PMID: 33808584 PMCID: PMC8003507 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26061714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Novel biocompatible compounds that stabilize proteins in solution are in demand for biomedical and/or biotechnological applications. Here, we evaluated the effect of six ionic liquids, containing mono- or dicholinium [Chol]1or2 cation and anions of charged amino acids such as lysine [Lys], arginine [Arg], aspartic acid [Asp], or glutamic acid [Glu], on the structure, thermal, and storage stability of the Rapana thomasiana hemocyanin (RtH). RtH is a protein with huge biomedicinal potential due to its therapeutic, drug carrier, and adjuvant properties. Overall, the ionic liquids (ILs) induce changes in the secondary structure of RtH. However, the structure near the Cu-active site seems unaltered and the oxygen-binding capacity of the protein is preserved. The ILs showed weak antibacterial activity when tested against three Gram-negative and three Gram-positive bacterial strains. On the contrary, [Chol][Arg] and [Chol][Lys] exhibited high anti-biofilm activity against E. coli 25213 and S. aureus 29213 strains. In addition, the two ILs were able to protect RtH from chemical and microbiological degradation. Maintained or enhanced thermal stability of RtH was observed in the presence of all ILs tested, except for RtH-[Chol]2[Glu].
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Guncheva M, Idakieva K, Todinova S, Stoyanova E, Yancheva D. Folate-conjugated Helix lucorum hemocyanin - preparation, stability, and cytotoxicity. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 75:23-30. [PMID: 31926108 DOI: 10.1515/znc-2019-0144] [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: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This is the first report on the modification of a hemocyanin from Helix lucorum (HlH), a large molluscan respiratory protein, with folic acid (FA). In a two-step synthetic reaction, we prepared samples of HlH conjugated with 20 and 50 FA residues denoted as FA-HlH-1 and FA-HlH-2, respectively. Comparison of the attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectra in the amide I band region showed a structural rearrangement in the HlH that is due to FA conjugation. The changes in the secondary structure were more noticeable for FA-HlH-2. The thermal stability of HlH was not significantly affected by the FA modification, which is consistent with the observed structural similarities with the native protein. Preliminary cytotoxicity assays showed that FA-HlH-1 and FA-HlH-2 stimulate fibroblast proliferation when applied in concentrations of 50 and 100 μg/well. A negligible reduction of fibroblast growth was observed only for FA-HlH-1 and FA-HlH-2, exposed to 200 μg/well for 48 h. We found that FA-HlH-2 exhibits a low to moderate cytotoxic effect on two breast cancer cell lines, which express folate receptors, a hormone-dependent (MCF-7) and a hormone-independent (MDA-MB-231). FA-HlH-2 protects nontransformed cells and affects only neoplastic cells, which could be an advantage, and the protein could have potential in combination with other chemotherapeutics.
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- Maya Guncheva
- Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Daso R, Osborn LJ, Thomas MF, Banerjee IA. Development of Nanoscale Hybrids from Ionic Liquid-Peptide Amphiphile Assemblies as New Functional Materials. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:14543-14554. [PMID: 32596592 PMCID: PMC7315584 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c01254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Over the years, ionic liquids (ILs) have gained tremendous importance because of their unique properties and plethora of applications. In this work, we have developed a new nanoscale hybrid gel consisting of 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium dimethyl phosphate, [C2mim][dmp], and self-assembled peptide nanoassemblies. The peptide nanoassemblies were formed by self-assembly of a newly synthesized peptide bolaamphiphile bis(N-α-amido-threonine) 1,7 heptane dicarboxylate (ThrC7). Upon mild heating and sonication of the IL and ThrC7 nanoassemblies, ThrC7-IL nanocomposites were formed. We explored the formation of nanohybrids by varying the ratio of IL to ThrC7 assemblies. While at lower IL ratios, a gelatinous matrix was formed, at higher IL ratios, highly ordered multilayered structures were observed by atomic force microscopy (AFM) imaging. The interactions between the ThrC7 nanofibers and [C2mim][dmp] IL were probed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and AFM imaging. Differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis showed that the nanohybrids illustrated distinct thermal phase changes due to changes in hydrogen bonding interactions and unfolding of the nanoassemblies. The viscoelastic behavior of the nanohybrids indicated that the materials displayed higher storage modulus upon incorporation of the ThrC7 nanoassemblies when compared to the IL. Furthermore, the nanohybrids were found to adhere to and promote proliferation of human dermal fibroblasts, while cytotoxicity was observed toward MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Thus, for the first time, we have developed peptide-based nanohybrids with an imidazolium-based IL with unique structural properties that may open new avenues for exploring potential biological applications.
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- Rachel
E. Daso
- Department
of Chemistry, Fordham University, 441 East Fordham Road, Bronx, New York 10458, United States
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- Department
of Natural Science, Fordham College at Lincoln
Center, 113 W. 60th Street, New York, New York 10023, United States
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- Department
of Natural Science, Fordham College at Lincoln
Center, 113 W. 60th Street, New York, New York 10023, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Fordham University, 441 East Fordham Road, Bronx, New York 10458, United States
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Guncheva MH, Todinova SJ, Uzunova VP, Idakieva KN, Raynova YM, Ossowicz P, Janus E, Tzoneva RD. Destabilization of β‐Hemocyanin from
Helix pomatia
in Presence of Choline Amino Acids Results in Improved Cell Specificity and Cytotoxicity against Human Breast Cancer. ChemistrySelect 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201902464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Maya H. Guncheva
- Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of PhytochemistryBulgarian Academy of Sciences Acad. G. Bonchev Str. Bl.9 1113 Sofia Bulgaria
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- Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical EngineeringBulgarian Academy of Sciences Acad. G. Bonchev Str. Bl. 21 1113 Sofia Bulgaria
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- Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical EngineeringBulgarian Academy of Sciences Acad. G. Bonchev Str. Bl. 21 1113 Sofia Bulgaria
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of PhytochemistryBulgarian Academy of Sciences Acad. G. Bonchev Str. Bl.9 1113 Sofia Bulgaria
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of PhytochemistryBulgarian Academy of Sciences Acad. G. Bonchev Str. Bl.9 1113 Sofia Bulgaria
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- Institute of Organic Chemical TechnologyFaculty of Chemical Technology and EngineeringWest Pomeranian University of Technology Szczecin Pulaski Str. 10 70-322 Szczecin Poland
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- Institute of Organic Chemical TechnologyFaculty of Chemical Technology and EngineeringWest Pomeranian University of Technology Szczecin Pulaski Str. 10 70-322 Szczecin Poland
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- Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical EngineeringBulgarian Academy of Sciences Acad. G. Bonchev Str. Bl. 21 1113 Sofia Bulgaria
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Yu X, Cao Y, Tang L, Yang Y, Chen F, Xia J. Baicalein inhibits breast cancer growth via activating a novel isoform of the long noncoding RNA PAX8-AS1-N. J Cell Biochem 2018; 119:6842-6856. [PMID: 29693272 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.26881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Baicalein, a natural flavonoid, has fascinating anti-cancer properties in breast cancer. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), a class of transcripts with no protein-coding potential, also exhibit critical roles in breast cancer. However, the molecular mechanisms mediating the anti-cancer properties of baicalein and whether lncRNAs are involved in the anti-cancer effects are still unclear. In this study, we identified a novel isoform of lncRNA PAX8-AS1 (PAX8-AS1-N), which is activated by baicalein in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Functional assays showed that PAX8-AS1-N reduced cell viability, inhibited cell-cycle progression, and induced apoptosis of breast cancer cells in vitro. Depletion of PAX8-AS1-N promoted breast xenograft tumor growth in vivo. Furthermore, depletion of PAX8-AS1-N attenuated the suppressive roles of baicalein on cell viability, the apoptosis induced by baicalein, and also the suppressive roles of baicalein on tumor growth in vivo. Mechanistically, PAX8-AS1-N bound to miR-17-5p, and up-regulated miR-17-5p targets, such as PTEN, CDKN1A, and ZBTB4. In addition, PAX8-AS1-N was down-regulated in breast cancer and reduced expression of PAX8-AS1-N indicated poor survival of breast cancer patients. In conclusion, our results demonstrated that PAX8-AS1-N activation mediated the anti-cancer effects of baicalein via regulating miR-17-5p, and suggested that baicalein and enhancing PAX8-AS1-N would be potential therapeutic strategies against breast cancer.
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- Xiaolan Yu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Experimental Medicine Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Experimental Medicine Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Experimental Medicine Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Experimental Medicine Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- School of Medical Information and Engineering, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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Influence of modification of the amino acids ionic liquids on their physico-chemical properties: Ionic liquids versus ionic liquids-supported Schiff bases. J Mol Liq 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2016.09.111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Immunological properties of oxygen-transport proteins: hemoglobin, hemocyanin and hemerythrin. Cell Mol Life Sci 2016; 74:293-317. [PMID: 27518203 PMCID: PMC5219038 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-016-2326-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2016] [Revised: 07/17/2016] [Accepted: 08/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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It is now well documented that peptides with enhanced or alternative functionality (termed cryptides) can be liberated from larger, and sometimes inactive, proteins. A primary example of this phenomenon is the oxygen-transport protein hemoglobin. Aside from respiration, hemoglobin and hemoglobin-derived peptides have been associated with immune modulation, hematopoiesis, signal transduction and microbicidal activities in metazoans. Likewise, the functional equivalents to hemoglobin in invertebrates, namely hemocyanin and hemerythrin, act as potent immune effectors under certain physiological conditions. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the true extent of oxygen-transport protein dynamics in innate immunity, and to impress upon the reader the multi-functionality of these ancient proteins on the basis of their structures. In this context, erythrocyte-pathogen antibiosis and the immune competences of various erythroid cells are compared across diverse taxa.
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