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Identification of Blood Transport Proteins to Carry Temoporfin: A Domino Approach from Virtual Screening to Synthesis and In Vitro PDT Testing. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030919. [PMID: 36986780 PMCID: PMC10056000 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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Temoporfin (mTHPC) is one of the most promising photosensitizers used in photodynamic therapy (PDT). Despite its clinical use, the lipophilic character of mTHPC still hampers the full exploitation of its potential. Low solubility in water, high tendency to aggregate, and low biocompatibility are the main limitations because they cause poor stability in physiological environments, dark toxicity, and ultimately reduce the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Applying a reverse docking approach, here, we identified a number of blood transport proteins able to bind and disperse monomolecularly mTHPC, namely apohemoglobin, apomyoglobin, hemopexin, and afamin. We validated the computational results synthesizing the mTHPC-apomyoglobin complex (mTHPC@apoMb) and demonstrated that the protein monodisperses mTHPC in a physiological environment. The mTHPC@apoMb complex preserves the imaging properties of the molecule and improves its ability to produce ROS via both type I and type II mechanisms. The effectiveness of photodynamic treatment using the mTHPC@apoMb complex was then demonstrated in vitro. Blood transport proteins can be used as molecular “Trojan horses” in cancer cells by conferring mTHPC (i) water solubility, (ii) monodispersity, and (iii) biocompatibility, ultimately bypassing the current limitations of mTHPC.
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Castillo O, Mancillas J, Hughes W, Brancaleon L. Characterization of the interaction of metal-protoporphyrins photosensitizers with β- lactoglobulin. Biophys Chem 2023; 292:106918. [PMID: 36399946 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpc.2022.106918] [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] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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We investigated the interaction of a series of metal-protoporphyrins (PPIXs) with bovine β- lactoglobulin (BLG) using a combination of optical spectroscopy and computational simulations. Unlike other studies, the simulations were not merely used to rationalize the experimental data but were employed to refine the experimental data itself. The study was carried out at two pH values, 5 and 9, where BLG is known to have different conformation dictated by the so-called Tanford transition which occurs near pH 7.5. The transition is postulated to regulate access to the interior binding cavity of the protein, thus the pH variation was used as a parameter to investigate whether PPIXs access the central cavity of BLG. The results of our study show that indeed binding increases significantly at alkaline pH, however, the increased affinity is not due to the accessibility of the central cavity. Instead, binding appears to be determined by the tendency of PPIXs to form large inhomogeneous aggregates at acidic pH which hinders interactions with proteins. The binding site determined through a combination of experimental and computational methods is located at the interface between two BLG monomers where the long α-helix segment of the protein face each other. This region is rich in positively charged Lys residues that interact with the propionic acid chains of the protoporphyrins. Establishing the modality of binding between protoporphyrins and BLG would have important consequences for the use of BLG:PPIX complexes in applications such as artificial photoreceptors, artificial metallo-enzymes, delivery of photosensitizers for phototherapy and even solar energy conversion.
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- Omar Castillo
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA.
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Henrickson A, Gorbet GE, Savelyev A, Kim M, Hargreaves J, Schultz SK, Kothe U, Demeler B. Multi-wavelength analytical ultracentrifugation of biopolymer mixtures and interactions. Anal Biochem 2022; 652:114728. [PMID: 35609686 PMCID: PMC10276540 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2022.114728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Revised: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Multi-wavelength analytical ultracentrifugation (MW-AUC) is a recent development made possible by new analytical ultracentrifuge optical systems. MW-AUC extends the basic hydrodynamic information content of AUC and provides access to a wide range of new applications for biopolymer characterization, and is poised to become an essential analytical tool to study macromolecular interactions. It adds an orthogonal spectral dimension to the traditional hydrodynamic characterization by exploiting unique chromophores in analyte mixtures that may or may not interact. Here we illustrate the utility of MW-AUC for experimental investigations where the benefit of the added spectral dimension provides critical information that is not accessible, and impossible to resolve with traditional AUC methods. We demonstrate the improvements in resolution and information content obtained by this technique compared to traditional single- or dual-wavelength approaches, and discuss experimental design considerations and limitations of the method. We further address the advantages and disadvantages of the two MW optical systems available today, and the differences in data analysis strategies between the two systems.
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- Amy Henrickson
- University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
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- University of Montana, Dept. of Chemistry, Missoula, MT, USA
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- Carnegie Mellon University, Dept. of Computer Science, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
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- University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada; University of Manitoba, Department of Chemistry, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada; AUC Solutions, LLC, Houston, TX, USA; University of Montana, Dept. of Chemistry, Missoula, MT, USA.
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Li T, Jiao R, Ma J, Zang J, Zhao G, Zhang T. Zinc binding strength of proteins dominants zinc uptake in Caco-2 cells. RSC Adv 2022; 12:21122-21128. [PMID: 35975046 PMCID: PMC9341287 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra03565k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Zinc plays a vital role in structural, catalysis, and signal regulation in the human body. Zinc deficiency leads to the dysfunction of many organs and immunity systems. Diet proteins have distinct effects on zinc uptake. However, the mechanisms are uncovered. Here we select three principal components from whey protein: alpha-lactalbumin, beta-lactoglobulin, and bovine serum albumin, which bind with zinc at different affinities, to evaluate the relationship between their potential zinc uptake and protein binding. The experimental data shows that beta-lactoglobulin could promote zinc uptake, alpha-lactalbumin has minor effects, whereas bovine serum albumin reduced zinc uptake in Caco-2 cell lines. Zinc binding effects on protein structure were thoroughly inspected through fluorescent spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. Isothermal titration calorimetry revealed that three proteins have different binding affinities toward zinc ions. We speculate that protein binding eliminates toxic effects from free zinc, and the binding strength dominates zinc uptake. Zinc binding strength of diet proteins dominants zinc uptake in Caco-2 cells.![]()
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- Tian Li
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Ministry of Education, China Agricultural University Beijing 100083 China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Ministry of Education, China Agricultural University Beijing 100083 China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Ministry of Education, China Agricultural University Beijing 100083 China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Ministry of Education, China Agricultural University Beijing 100083 China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Ministry of Education, China Agricultural University Beijing 100083 China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Ministry of Education, China Agricultural University Beijing 100083 China
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Fenner K, Redgate A, Brancaleon L. A 200 nanoseconds all-atom simulation of the pH-dependent EF loop transition in bovine β-lactoglobulin. The role of the orientation of the E89 side chain. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2022; 40:549-564. [PMID: 32909899 PMCID: PMC8853732 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2020.1817785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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In silico molecular dynamics (MD) using crystallographic and NMR data was used to simulate the effects of the protonation state of E89 on the pH-dependent conformational rearrangement of the EF loop, also known as the Tanford transition, in a series of apo-β-lactoglobulin (BLG) structures. Compared to existing studies these simulations were carried out over a much longer time scale (200 ns where the stability of the transition can be evaluated) and used an explicit water model. We considered eight different entries from the Brookhaven Protein Data Bank (PDB) separated into two groups. We observed that fixing the protonation state of E89 prompts the transition of the EF loop only when its side chain is oriented under the loop and into the entrance of the interior cavity. The motion of the EF loop occurs mostly as a step-function and its timing varies greatly from ∼ 20 ns to ∼170 ns from the beginning of the simulation. Once the transition is completed, the protein appears to reach a stable conformation as in a true two-state transition. We also observed novel findings. When the transition occurs, the hydrogen bond between E89 and S116 is replaced with a salt bridge with Lys residues in the βC-CD loop-βD motif. This electrostatic interaction causes the distortion of this motif as well as the protrusion of the GH loop into the aperture of the cavity with the result of limiting the increase of its contour area despite the rotation of the EF loop.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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Popova EV, Morozova PV, Uspenskaya MV, Radilov AS. Sodium alginate and carbopol microcapsules: preparation, polyphenol encapsulation and release efficiency. Russ Chem Bull 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11172-021-3220-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Xiang H, Sun Q, Wang W, Li S, Xiang X, Li Z, Liao X, Li H. Study of conformational and functional changes caused by binding of environmental pollutant tonalide to human serum albumin. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 270:129431. [PMID: 33388505 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Tonalide (AHTN) is a new category of pollutants with a wide range of potential environmental and organismal hazards due to its persistence and lipophilicity, and the safety evaluation of this pollutant under physiological condition is a pressing issue. This study investigated the mechanism of interaction between AHTN and human serum albumin (HSA) that is an important transporter in plasma using multiple spectroscopic, molecular docking, and dynamics simulation methods. The steady-state fluorescence and fluorescence lifetime experiments showed that AHTN quenches the inherent fluorescence of HSA through a static quenching mechanism. Thermodynamic parameters exhibited that the binding constant of AHTN and HSA is of the order of 10^4 L/mol, and the binding is a spontaneous process of moderate strength with hydrophobic forces as the main driving force. Site competition revealed that AHTN binds to site I of HSA IIA subdomain, which was evidenced by the molecular docking results. AHTN altered the HSA amino acid microenvironment and conformation can be derived from three-dimensional fluorescence, circular dichroism spectroscopy, and molecular dynamics simulation. The computer simulations corroborate the experimental results positively. Moreover, AHTN acted as a competitive inhibitor to weaken the esterase-like activity of HSA, leading to impaired function of HSA. Results suggest that interactions between AHTN and HSA may affect the normal structure and activities of the protein, this insight will be helpful to provide some basic information to further explore the potential hazards of AHTN in humans.
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- Hongzhao Xiang
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China; R&D Center, China Tobacco Yunnan Industrial Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650000, China.
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- R&D Center, China Tobacco Yunnan Industrial Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650000, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.
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da Silveira Santos F, da Silveira CH, Souza Nunes F, Ferreira DC, Victória HFV, Krambrock K, Chaves OA, Rodembusch FS, Iglesias BA. Photophysical, photodynamical, redox properties and BSA interactions of novel isomeric tetracationic peripheral palladium(II)-bipyridyl porphyrins. Dalton Trans 2020; 49:16278-16295. [PMID: 32400785 DOI: 10.1039/d0dt01063d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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New isomeric tetra-cationic porphyrins containing peripheral [Pd(bpy)Cl]+ units attached to pyridyl substituents were synthesized and fully characterized. The porphyrins present an intense Soret band located in the blue spectral region and an additional four weaker red-shifted Q bands in the visible spectral region (about 500-700 nm). The obtained Strickler-Berg parameters indicate fully spin and symmetry allowed transitions for all the observed absorption bands. Both porphyrins present two fluorescence emission bands, an intense one located around 650 nm and an additional weak red-shifted emission at ∼710 nm. Fluorescence decay time profiles were obtained showing bi-exponential decay. The interaction of the porphyrins with bovine serum albumin (BSA) was studied in detail by a fluorescence quenching method and molecular docking analysis. In addition, the photodynamical activity of the porphyrins in the photooxidation of BSA was determined and compared with the light-induced formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) allied with the spin trapping method. The results show that the Pd(ii)-bypyridyl tetra-cationic porphyrins are promising candidates for the photooxidation of biological substrates used in photodynamic therapy (PDT).
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- Fabiano da Silveira Santos
- Grupo de pesquisa em Fotoquímica Orgânica Aplicada, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, UFRGS, Av. Bento Gonçalves 9500, 91501-970, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Acunha TV, Chaves OA, Iglesias BA. Fluorescent pyrene moiety in fluorinated C6F5-corroles increases the interaction with HSA and CT-DNA. J PORPHYR PHTHALOCYA 2020. [DOI: 10.1142/s1088424620500534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Two fluorinated meso-C6F5-corroles (5,15-bis(pentafluorophenyl)-10-(phenyl)corrole and 5,15-bis(pentafluorophenyl)-10-(1-pyrenyl)corrole) were biologically evaluated in terms of binding affinity to human serum albumin (HSA) and calf-thymus DNA (CT-DNA) via multiple spectroscopic techniques under physiological conditions combined with molecular docking calculations. The HSA:corrole interaction is spontaneous and moderate via static binding, disturbing both secondary and tertiary albumin structures at high fluorinated corrole concentrations. The competitive binding studies indicated positive cooperativity or allosteric activation, while molecular docking calculations suggested that both fluorinated corroles bind preferentially inside subdomains IIA and IB (sites I and III, respectively). The experimental CT-DNA binding assays indicated that fluorinated corroles interact spontaneously by non-classical modes in the minor groove of the CT-DNA strands via static fluorescence quenching mechanism. Molecular docking results also showed the minor groove as the main binding site for CT-DNA. Overall, the pyrene moiety increased the interaction with HSA and CT-DNA, which is probably due to the planarity and volume that favors the pyrene unit to be buried inside the biomacromolecule pockets.
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- Thiago V. Acunha
- Laboratory of Bioinorganics and Porphyrinic Materials, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Maria — UFSM, Roraima 1000, Santa Maria — RS, 97105-900, Brazil
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- SENAI Institute of Innovation in Green Chemistry, Morais e Silva 53, Rio de Janeiro — RJ, 20271-030, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioinorganics and Porphyrinic Materials, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Maria — UFSM, Roraima 1000, Santa Maria — RS, 97105-900, Brazil
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Sannikova NE, Timofeev IO, Chubarov AS, Lebedeva NS, Semeikin AS, Kirilyuk IA, Tsentalovich YP, Fedin MV, Bagryanskaya EG, Krumkacheva OA. Application of EPR to porphyrin-protein agents for photodynamic therapy. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY. B, BIOLOGY 2020; 211:112008. [PMID: 32932136 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2020.112008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Recently, a new type of spin labels based on photoexcited triplet molecules was proposed for nanometer scale distance measurements by pulsed dipolar electron paramagnetic resonance (PD EPR). However, such molecules are also actively used within biological complexes as photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy (PDT) of cancer. Up to date, the idea of using the photoexcited triplets simultaneously as PDT agents and as spin labels for PD EPR has never been employed. In this work, we demonstrate that PD EPR in conjunction with other methods provides valuable information on the structure and function of PDT candidate complexes, exemplified here with porphyrins bound to human serum albumin (HSA). Two distinct porphyrins with different properties were used: amphiphilic meso-tetrakis(4-hydroxyphenyl)porphyrin (mTHPP) and water soluble cationic meso-tetrakis(N-methyl-4-pyridyl)porphyrin (TMPyP4); HSA was singly nitroxide-labeled to provide a second tag for PD EPR measurements. We found that TMPyP4 locates in a cavity at the center of the four-helix bundle of HSA subdomain IB, close to the interface with solvent, thus being readily accessible to oxygen. As a result, the photolysis of the complex leads to photooxidation of HSA by generated singlet oxygen and causes structural perturbation of the protein. Contrary, in case of mTHPP porphyrin, the binding occurs at the proton-rich pocket of HSA subdomain IIIA, where the access of oxygen to a photosensitizer is hindered. Structural data of PD EPR were supported by other EPR techniques, laser flash photolysis and protein photocleavage studies. Therefore, pulsed EPR on complexes of proteins with photoexcited triplets is a promising approach for gaining structural and functional insights into such PDT agents.
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- International Tomography Center SB RAS, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia; Novosibirsk State University, Pirogova Str. 2, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Institute of Organic Chemistry SB RAS, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- International Tomography Center SB RAS, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; Novosibirsk State University, Pirogova Str. 2, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia.
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Institute of Organic Chemistry SB RAS, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia.
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- International Tomography Center SB RAS, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; Novosibirsk State University, Pirogova Str. 2, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia.
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Savelyev A, Gorbet GE, Henrickson A, Demeler B. Moving analytical ultracentrifugation software to a good manufacturing practices (GMP) environment. PLoS Comput Biol 2020; 16:e1007942. [PMID: 32559250 PMCID: PMC7347214 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1007942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Recent advances in instrumentation have moved analytical ultracentrifugation (AUC) closer to a possible validation in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment. In order for AUC to be validated for a GMP environment, stringent requirements need to be satisfied; analysis procedures must be evaluated for consistency and reproducibility, and GMP capable data acquisition software needs to be developed and validated. These requirements extend to multiple regulatory aspects, covering documentation of instrument hardware functionality, data handling and software for data acquisition and data analysis, process control, audit trails and automation. Here we review the requirements for GMP validation of data acquisition software and illustrate software solutions based on UltraScan that address these requirements as far as they relate to the operation and data handling in conjunction with the latest analytical ultracentrifuge, the Optima AUC by Beckman Coulter. The software targets the needs of regulatory agencies, where AUC plays a critical role in the solution-based characterization of biopolymers and macromolecular assemblies. Biopharmaceutical and regulatory agencies rely heavily on this technique for characterizations of pharmaceutical formulations, biosimilars, injectables, nanoparticles, and other soluble therapeutics. Because of its resolving power, AUC is a favorite application, despite the current lack of GMP validation. We believe that recent advances in standards, hardware, and software presented in this work manage to bridge this gap and allow AUC to be routinely used in a GMP environment. AUC has great potential to provide more detailed information, at higher resolution, and with greater confidence than other analytical techniques, and our software satisfies an urgent need for AUC operation in the GMP environment. The software, including documentation, are publicly available for free download from Github. The multi-platform software is licensed by the LGPL v.3 open source license and supports Windows, Mac and Linux platforms. Installation instructions and a mailing list are available from ultrascan.aucsolutions.com.
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- Alexey Savelyev
- University of Montana, Dept. of Chemistry, Missoula, Montana, United States of America
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- University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
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- University of Montana, Dept. of Chemistry, Missoula, Montana, United States of America
- AUC Solutions, Houston, Texas, United States of America
- University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
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Stoutjesdyk M, Henrickson A, Minors G, Demeler B. A calibration disk for the correction of radial errors from chromatic aberration and rotor stretch in the Optima AUC™ analytical ultracentrifuge. EUROPEAN BIOPHYSICS JOURNAL: EBJ 2020; 49:701-709. [DOI: 10.1007/s00249-020-01434-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Liu L, Bao P, Qiao J, Zhang H, Qi L. Chiral ligand exchange capillary electrophoresis with L-dipeptides as chiral ligands for separation of Dns-D,L-amino acids. Talanta 2020; 217:121069. [PMID: 32498823 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121069] [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: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Herein, D- and L-oligopeptides were explored for the first time as chiral ligands in a chiral ligand exchange capillary electrophoresis (CLE-CE) protocol with Zn(II) as central ion for separation of derived d,l-amino acid enantiomers (Dns-D,L-AAs). The effect of four D- and L-oligopeptides, including glycine-l-lysine (Gly-L-Lys), glycine-d-lysine (Gly-D-Lys), l-lysine-lysine-OH and l-lysine-lysine-lysine-lysine-OH on the CLE-CE separation efficiency were evaluated. Thermodynamic calculations and circular dichroism spectra properties showed that the ternary species [(Gly-L-Lys)Zn(II)(D-AAs)] and [(Gly-L-Lys)Zn(II)(L-AAs)] presented the best stereoselectivity, possibly due to entropic effects. Notably, the migration order of Dns-D-AAs and Dns-L-AAs could be tuned by using Gly-D-Lys as the ligand for the CLE-CE system. To obtain satisfactory CLE-CE performance, the concentration ratio of Zn(II) to Gly-L-Lys, the pH of the buffer solution, and the concentration of Zn(II) were investigated. Under the optimized CLE-CE conditions using 100.0 mM H3BO3, 10.0 mM NH4Ac, 3.0 mM Zn (II) and 12.0 mM Gly-L-Lys as the buffer solution at pH 8.30, nine pairs of Dns-D,L-AAs achieved baseline separation, with the partial separation of another five pairs. Furthermore, the proposed CLE-CE protocol, which presented a good linear relationship with the concentration of the test analytes in the range of 75.0-625.0 μM (r2 ≥ 0.994) and the limit of detection of the method was 5.0 μM, was successfully applied in the kinetics study of l-asparaginase using l-asparagine as the substrate. Our strategy shows the great potential of L-dipeptides in the CLE-CE separation of D,L-AAs enantiomers and bio-applications.
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- Lili Liu
- Beijing National Laboratory of Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 2 Zhongguancun Beiyijie, Beijing, 100190, China; College of Chemistry & Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Hebei University, No. 180 Wusi East Road, Baoding, 071002, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 2 Zhongguancun Beiyijie, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory of Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 2 Zhongguancun Beiyijie, Beijing, 100190, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquanlu, Beijing, 100049, China
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- College of Chemistry & Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Hebei University, No. 180 Wusi East Road, Baoding, 071002, China.
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- Beijing National Laboratory of Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 2 Zhongguancun Beiyijie, Beijing, 100190, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquanlu, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Chaves OA, Acunha TV, Iglesias BA, Jesus CS, Serpa C. Effect of peripheral platinum(II) bipyridyl complexes on the interaction of tetra-cationic porphyrins with human serum albumin. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.112466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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