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Alves MMS, Melo MN, Mertens HDT, Pereiro AB, Archer M. Studies on the Interaction between Model Proteins and Fluorinated Ionic Liquids. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:157. [PMID: 36678790 PMCID: PMC9863861 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Proteins are inherently unstable, which limits their use as therapeutic agents. However, the use of biocompatible cosolvents or surfactants can help to circumvent this problem through the stabilization of intramolecular and solvent-mediated interactions. Ionic liquids (ILs) have been known to act as cosolvents or surface-active compounds. In the presence of proteins, ILs can have a beneficial effect on their refolding, shelf life, stability, and enzymatic activities. In the work described herein, we used small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) to monitor the aggregation of different concentrations of ILs with protein models, lysozyme (Lys) and bovine serum albumin (BSA), and fluorescence microscopy to assess micelle formation of fluorinated ILs (FILs) with Lys. Furthermore, coarse-grained molecular dynamics (CG-MD) simulations provided a better understanding of Lys-FIL interactions. The results showed that the proteins maintain their globular structures in the presence of FILs, with signs of partial unfolding for Lys and compaction for BSA with increased flexibility at higher FIL concentrations. Lys was encapsulated by FIL, thus reinforcing the potential of ILs to be used in the formulation of protein-based pharmaceuticals.
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- Márcia M. S. Alves
- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (ITQB NOVA), 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (ITQB NOVA), 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal
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- European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Hamburg Unit c/o Deutches Elektronen Synchrotron (DESY), 22607 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (ITQB NOVA), 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal
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Wang B, Zhu Z, Yin J, Lu X. Microemulsion system formed with new piperazinium-based surface-active ionic liquid. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.121103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Delineating molecular interactions within surface active ionic liquids + tartrazine dye solutions: A comparative study with conventional surfactant-DTAC. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.132798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Peng L, Wang Z, Zhu H, Zeng T, Zhou W, Yao S, Song H. Synthesis, physico-chemical properties of novel tropine-amino acid based ionic liquids and their effects on the lipase activity. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Tulsiyan K, Jena S, González-Viegas M, Kar RK, Biswal HS. Structural Dynamics of RNA in the Presence of Choline Amino Acid Based Ionic Liquid: A Spectroscopic and Computational Outlook. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2021; 7:1688-1697. [PMID: 34729412 PMCID: PMC8554839 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.1c00768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2021] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
Abstract
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is exceedingly sensitive to degradation compared to DNA. The current protocol for storage of purified RNA requires freezing conditions below -20 °C. Recent advancements in biological chemistry have identified amino acid-based ionic liquids as suitable preservation media for RNA, even in the presence of degrading enzymes. However, the mechanistic insight into the interaction between ILs and RNA is unclear. To the best of our knowledge, no attempts are made so far to provide a molecular view. This work aims to establish a detailed understanding of how ILs enable structural stability to RNA sourced from Torula yeast. Herein, we manifest the hypothesis of multimodal binding of IL and its minimal perturbation to the macromolecular structure, with several spectroscopic techniques such as time-resolved fluorescence and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS) aided with molecular dynamics at microsecond time scales. Relevant structural and thermodynamic details from biophysical experiments confirm that even long-term RNA preservation with ILs is a possible alternative devoid of any structural deformation. These results establish a unifying mechanism of how ILs are maintaining conformational integrity and thermal stability. The atomistic insights are transferable for their potential applications in drug delivery and biomaterials by considering the advantages of having maximum structural retention and minimum toxicity.
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- Kiran
Devi Tulsiyan
- School
of Chemical Sciences, National Institute
of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhimpur-Padanpur, Via-Jatni, District, Khurda, 752050, Bhubaneswar, India
- Homi
Bhabha National Institute, Training School Complex, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai 400094, India
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- School
of Chemical Sciences, National Institute
of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhimpur-Padanpur, Via-Jatni, District, Khurda, 752050, Bhubaneswar, India
- Homi
Bhabha National Institute, Training School Complex, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai 400094, India
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- Institut
für Biologie, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Invalidenstraße 42, 10115 Berlin, Germany
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- Faculty
II-Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Technische
Universität Berlin, Sekr. PC 14, Strasse des 17, Juni 135, D-10623 Berlin, Germany
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- School
of Chemical Sciences, National Institute
of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhimpur-Padanpur, Via-Jatni, District, Khurda, 752050, Bhubaneswar, India
- Homi
Bhabha National Institute, Training School Complex, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai 400094, India
- . Phone: +91-674-2494 185/186
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Physicochemical studies on the interfacial and aggregation behavior of immidazolium- and pyrrolinidium-dodecyl sulfate in aqueous medium. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Alves MM, Araújo JM, Martins IC, Pereiro AB, Archer M. Insights into the interaction of Bovine Serum Albumin with Surface-Active Ionic Liquids in aqueous solution. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.114537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Dib N, Falcone RD, García-Río L. Hydrolysis Reactions of Two Benzoyl Chlorides as a Probe to Investigate Reverse Micelles Formed by the Ionic Liquid-Surfactant bmim-AOT. J Org Chem 2020; 85:15006-15014. [PMID: 33147953 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.0c01740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In this work, two hydrolysis reactions were used as a probe to investigate the properties of reverse micelles (RMs) formed by the ionic liquid-surfactant 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium 1,4-bis-2-ethylhexylsulfosuccinate (bmim-AOT). The results were compared with those found for RMs generated with sodium 1,4-bis-2-ethylhexylsulfosuccinate (Na-AOT). As external nonpolar solvents, n-heptane (n-Hp), isopropyl myristate (IPM), and methyl laurate (ML) were used. Thus, the effect of changing the Na+ cation by bmim+ was analyzed, as well as the impact of the replacement of a conventional external nonpolar solvent by biocompatible solvents. The kinetics of the hydrolysis reactions of 4-methoxybenzoyl chloride (OMe) and 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride (CF3) were studied. The results indicate that the replacement of the Na+ counterion by bmim+ in AOT RMs alters the rates of reactions carried out in them and produces changes in the reaction mechanism. In bmim-AOT RMs, the bmim+ cation is located between the surfactant molecules; this has an important influence on the reaction intermediates' stability and, therefore, in the reaction rates and mechanisms. Also, the results indicate that when IPM is used as an external solvent instead of ML or n-Hp, interfacial water molecules have larger nucleophilicity due to the higher interface penetration of IPM.
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- Nahir Dib
- Instituto para el Desarrollo Agroindustrial y de la Salud (IDAS), CONICET, Departamento de Quı́mica, Universidad Nacional de Rı́o Cuarto, Agencia Postal # 3, C.P. X5804BYA Rı́o Cuarto, Argentina
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- Instituto para el Desarrollo Agroindustrial y de la Salud (IDAS), CONICET, Departamento de Quı́mica, Universidad Nacional de Rı́o Cuarto, Agencia Postal # 3, C.P. X5804BYA Rı́o Cuarto, Argentina
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- Centro Singular de Investigación en Quı́mica Biolóxica e Materiais Moleculares (CIQUS) and Departamento de Quı́mica Fı́sica, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago, Spain
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Dib N, Silber JJ, Correa NM, Falcone RD. Imim-DEHP reverse micelles investigated with two molecular probes reveals how are the interfacial properties and the coordination behavior of the surfactant. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.113592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Dib N, Falcone RD, Acuña A, García-Río L. The ionic liquid-surfactant bmim-AOT and nontoxic lipophilic solvents as components of reverse micelles alternative to the traditional systems. A study by 1H NMR spectroscopy. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.112762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Thoppil AA, Chennuri BK, Gardas RL. Thermodynamics and micellization behavior of ethanolammonium carboxylate surface active ionic liquids in aqueous media. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2019.112116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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