1
|
Liu X, Abad L, Chatterjee L, Cristea IM, Varjosalo M. Mapping protein-protein interactions by mass spectrometry. MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS 2024. [PMID: 38742660 DOI: 10.1002/mas.21887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
Abstract
Protein-protein interactions (PPIs) are essential for numerous biological activities, including signal transduction, transcription control, and metabolism. They play a pivotal role in the organization and function of the proteome, and their perturbation is associated with various diseases, such as cancer, neurodegeneration, and infectious diseases. Recent advances in mass spectrometry (MS)-based protein interactomics have significantly expanded our understanding of the PPIs in cells, with techniques that continue to improve in terms of sensitivity, and specificity providing new opportunities for the study of PPIs in diverse biological systems. These techniques differ depending on the type of interaction being studied, with each approach having its set of advantages, disadvantages, and applicability. This review highlights recent advances in enrichment methodologies for interactomes before MS analysis and compares their unique features and specifications. It emphasizes prospects for further improvement and their potential applications in advancing our knowledge of PPIs in various biological contexts.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaonan Liu
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
- Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE Helsinki Institute of Life Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- iCAN Digital Precision Cancer Medicine Flagship, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
| | - Lawrence Abad
- Department of Molecular Biology, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, USA
| | - Lopamudra Chatterjee
- Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE Helsinki Institute of Life Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
| | - Ileana M Cristea
- Department of Molecular Biology, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, USA
| | - Markku Varjosalo
- Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE Helsinki Institute of Life Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- iCAN Digital Precision Cancer Medicine Flagship, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Senoo H, Wai M, Matsubayashi HT, Sesaki H, Iijima M. Hetero-oligomerization of Rho and Ras GTPases Connects GPCR Activation to mTORC2-AKT Signaling. Cell Rep 2020; 33:108427. [PMID: 33238110 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2020.108427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
The activation of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) leads to the activation of mTORC2 in cell migration and metabolism. However, the mechanism that links GPCRs to mTORC2 remains unknown. Here, using Dictyostelium cells, we show that GPCR-mediated chemotactic stimulation induces hetero-oligomerization of phosphorylated GDP-bound Rho GTPase and GTP-bound Ras GTPase in directed cell migration. The Rho-Ras hetero-oligomers directly and specifically stimulate mTORC2 activity toward AKT in cells and after biochemical reconstitution using purified proteins in vitro. The Rho-Ras hetero-oligomers do not activate ERK/MAPK, another kinase that functions downstream of GPCRs and Ras. Human KRas4B functionally replace Dictyostelium Ras in mTORC2 activation. In contrast to GDP-Rho, GTP-Rho antagonizes mTORC2-AKT signaling by inhibiting the oligomerization of GDP-Rho with GTP-Ras. These data reveal that GPCR-stimulated hetero-oligomerization of Rho and Ras provides a critical regulatory step that controls mTORC2-AKT signaling.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hiroshi Senoo
- Department of Cell Biology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
| | - May Wai
- Department of Cell Biology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
| | - Hideaki T Matsubayashi
- Department of Cell Biology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
| | - Hiromi Sesaki
- Department of Cell Biology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
| | - Miho Iijima
- Department of Cell Biology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Senoo H, Kamimura Y, Kimura R, Nakajima A, Sawai S, Sesaki H, Iijima M. Phosphorylated Rho-GDP directly activates mTORC2 kinase towards AKT through dimerization with Ras-GTP to regulate cell migration. Nat Cell Biol 2019; 21:867-878. [PMID: 31263268 PMCID: PMC6650273 DOI: 10.1038/s41556-019-0348-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
mTORC2 plays critical roles in metabolism, cell survival and actin cytoskeletal dynamics through the phosphorylation of AKT. Despite its importance to biology and medicine, it is unclear how mTORC2-mediated AKT phosphorylation is controlled. Here, we identify an unforeseen principle by which a GDP-bound form of the conserved small G protein Rho GTPase directly activates mTORC2 in AKT phosphorylation in social amoebae (Dictyostelium discoideum) cells. Using biochemical reconstitution with purified proteins, we demonstrate that Rho-GDP promotes AKT phosphorylation by assembling a supercomplex with Ras-GTP and mTORC2. This supercomplex formation is controlled by the chemoattractant-induced phosphorylation of Rho-GDP at S192 by GSK-3. Furthermore, Rho-GDP rescues defects in both mTORC2-mediated AKT phosphorylation and directed cell migration in Rho-null cells in a manner dependent on phosphorylation of S192. Thus, in contrast to the prevailing view that the GDP-bound forms of G proteins are inactive, our study reveals that mTORC2-AKT signalling is activated by Rho-GDP.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hiroshi Senoo
- Department of Cell Biology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Yoichiro Kamimura
- Laboratory for Cell Signaling Dynamics, Quantitative Biology Center, RIKEN, Suita, Japan
| | - Reona Kimura
- Department of Cell Biology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Akihiko Nakajima
- Department of Basic Science, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Satoshi Sawai
- Department of Basic Science, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Hiromi Sesaki
- Department of Cell Biology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Miho Iijima
- Department of Cell Biology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Abd Elhameed HAH, Hajdu B, Balogh RK, Hermann E, Hunyadi-Gulyás É, Gyurcsik B. Purification of proteins with native terminal sequences using a Ni(II)-cleavable C-terminal hexahistidine affinity tag. Protein Expr Purif 2019; 159:53-59. [PMID: 30905870 DOI: 10.1016/j.pep.2019.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2018] [Revised: 03/16/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
The role of the termini of protein sequences is often perturbed by remnant amino acids after the specific protease cleavage of the affinity tags and/or by the amino acids encoded by the plasmid at/around the restriction enzyme sites used to insert the genes. Here we describe a method for affinity purification of a metallonuclease with its precisely determined native termini. First, the gene encoding the target protein is inserted into a newly designed cloning site, which contains two self-eliminating BsmBI restriction enzyme sites. As a consequence, the engineered DNA code of Ni(II)-sensitive Ser-X-His-X motif is fused to the 3'-end of the inserted gene followed by the gene of an affinity tag for protein purification purpose. The C-terminal segment starting from Ser mentioned above is cleaved off from purified protein by a Ni(II)-induced protease-like action. The success of the purification and cleavage was confirmed by gel electrophoresis and mass spectrometry, while structural integrity of the purified protein was checked by circular dichroism spectroscopy. Our new protein expression DNA construct is an advantageous tool for protein purification, when the complete removal of affinity or other tags, without any remaining amino acid residue is essential. The described procedure can easily be generalized and combined with various affinity tags at the C-terminus for chromatographic applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Heba A H Abd Elhameed
- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Szeged, Dóm tér 7, H-6720, Szeged, Hungary
| | - Bálint Hajdu
- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Szeged, Dóm tér 7, H-6720, Szeged, Hungary
| | - Ria K Balogh
- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Szeged, Dóm tér 7, H-6720, Szeged, Hungary
| | - Enikő Hermann
- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Szeged, Dóm tér 7, H-6720, Szeged, Hungary
| | - Éva Hunyadi-Gulyás
- Laboratory of Proteomics Research, Institute of Biochemistry, Biological Research Centre of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Temesvári krt. 62, H-6726, Szeged, Hungary
| | - Béla Gyurcsik
- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Szeged, Dóm tér 7, H-6720, Szeged, Hungary.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Ikeda K, Ejima D, Arakawa T, Koyama AH. Protein aggregation suppressor arginine as an effective mouth cleaning agent. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 122:224-227. [PMID: 30393137 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.10.158] [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: 10/06/2018] [Revised: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
We have tested here whether or not arginine, a well-known aggregation suppressor, is effective in removing bacterial cells, which may present a potential risk of accidental pneumonia infection in aged individuals, from the oral mucosal membranes. This is based on the ability of arginine to suppress protein-protein interaction and surface adsorption and increase the solubility of organic compounds. Twelve student volunteers were subjected to mouthwashes with saline, citrate buffer (pH 3.5), arginine (pH 3.5) and a commercial Listerine. Insignificant effects were observed with saline and citrate buffer, whereas arginine and Listerine mouthwashes led to significant reduction of bacterial cells from the dorsal side of the volunteer's tongue. Arginine also appeared to disrupt biofilms present in the mouth.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Keiko Ikeda
- Adult Nursing, School of Health and Nursing Science, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama 641-0011, Wakayama, Japan
| | - Daisuke Ejima
- Technology Development, Sysmex Corporation, 4-4-4 Takatsukadai, Nishi-ku, Kobe 651-2271, Hyogo, Japan
| | - Tsutomu Arakawa
- Alliance Protein Laboratories, San Diego, CA 92121, United States of America.
| | - A Hajime Koyama
- Graduate School of Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama 641-0011, Wakayama, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Tatsumi K, Sakashita G, Nariai Y, Okazaki K, Kato H, Obayashi E, Yoshida H, Sugiyama K, Park SY, Sekine J, Urano T. G196 epitope tag system: a novel monoclonal antibody, G196, recognizes the small, soluble peptide DLVPR with high affinity. Sci Rep 2017; 7:43480. [PMID: 28266535 PMCID: PMC5339894 DOI: 10.1038/srep43480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2016] [Accepted: 01/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
The recognition specificity of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) has made mAbs among the most frequently used tools in both basic science research and in clinical diagnosis and therapies. Precise determination of the epitope allows the development of epitope tag systems to be used with recombinant proteins for various purposes. Here we describe a new family of tag derived from the epitope recognized by a highly specific mAb G196. The minimal epitope was identified as the five amino acid sequence Asp-Leu-Val-Pro-Arg. Permutation analysis was used to characterize the binding requirements of mAb G196, and the variable regions of the mAb G196 were identified and structurally analyzed by X-ray crystallography. Isothermal titration calorimetry revealed the high affinity (Kd = 1.25 nM) of the mAb G196/G196-epitope peptide interaction, and G196-tag was used to detect several recombinant cytosolic and nuclear proteins in human and yeast cells. mAb G196 is valuable for developing a new peptide tagging system for cell biology and biochemistry research.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kasumi Tatsumi
- Department of Biochemistry, Shimane University School of Medicine, Izumo 693-8501, Japan.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Shimane University School of Medicine, Izumo 693-8501, Japan
| | - Gyosuke Sakashita
- Department of Biochemistry, Shimane University School of Medicine, Izumo 693-8501, Japan
| | - Yuko Nariai
- Department of Biochemistry, Shimane University School of Medicine, Izumo 693-8501, Japan
| | - Kosuke Okazaki
- Department of Biochemistry, Shimane University School of Medicine, Izumo 693-8501, Japan
| | - Hiroaki Kato
- Department of Biochemistry, Shimane University School of Medicine, Izumo 693-8501, Japan
| | - Eiji Obayashi
- Department of Biochemistry, Shimane University School of Medicine, Izumo 693-8501, Japan
| | - Hisashi Yoshida
- Drug Design Group, Kanagawa Academy of Science and Technology, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, 213-0012, Japan
| | - Kanako Sugiyama
- Drug Design Group, Kanagawa Academy of Science and Technology, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, 213-0012, Japan
| | - Sam-Yong Park
- Drug Design Group, Kanagawa Academy of Science and Technology, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, 213-0012, Japan.,Protein Design Laboratory, Graduate School of Medical Life Science, Yokohama City University, Tsurumi, Yokohama 230-0045, Japan
| | - Joji Sekine
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Shimane University School of Medicine, Izumo 693-8501, Japan
| | - Takeshi Urano
- Department of Biochemistry, Shimane University School of Medicine, Izumo 693-8501, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Activator-inhibitor coupling between Rho signalling and actin assembly makes the cell cortex an excitable medium. Nat Cell Biol 2015; 17:1471-83. [PMID: 26479320 PMCID: PMC4849138 DOI: 10.1038/ncb3251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 176] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2015] [Accepted: 09/08/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
Abstract
Animal cell cytokinesis results from patterned activation of the small GTPase Rho, which directs assembly of actomyosin in the equatorial cortex. Cytokinesis is restricted to a portion of the cell cycle following anaphase onset in which the cortex is responsive to signals from the spindle. We show that shortly after anaphase onset oocytes and embryonic cells of frogs and echinoderms exhibit cortical waves of Rho activity and F-actin polymerization. The waves are modulated by cyclin-dependent kinase 1 (Cdk1) activity and require the Rho GEF (guanine nucleotide exchange factor), Ect2. Surprisingly, during wave propagation, while Rho activity elicits F-actin assembly, F-actin subsequently inactivates Rho. Experimental and modeling results show that waves represent excitable dynamics of a reaction diffusion system with Rho as the activator and F-actin the inhibitor. We propose that cortical excitability explains fundamental features of cytokinesis including its cell cycle regulation.
Collapse
|
8
|
Kowalczyk T, Hnatuszko-Konka K, Gerszberg A, Kononowicz AK. Elastin-like polypeptides as a promising family of genetically-engineered protein based polymers. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2014; 30:2141-52. [PMID: 24699809 PMCID: PMC4072924 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-014-1649-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2013] [Accepted: 03/27/2014] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
Elastin-like polypeptides (ELP) are artificial, genetically encodable biopolymers, belonging to elastomeric proteins, which are widespread in a wide range of living organisms. They are composed of a repeating pentapeptide sequence Val-Pro-Gly-Xaa-Gly, where the guest residue (Xaa) can be any naturally occurring amino acid except proline. These polymers undergo reversible phase transition that can be triggered by various environmental stimuli, such as temperature, pH or ionic strength. This behavior depends greatly on the molecular weight, concentration of ELP in the solution and composition of the amino acids constituting ELPs. At a temperature below the inverse transition temperature (Tt), ELPs are soluble, but insoluble when the temperature exceeds Tt. Furthermore, this feature is retained even when ELP is fused to the protein of interest. These unique properties make ELP very useful for a wide variety of biomedical applications (e.g. protein purification, drug delivery etc.) and it can be expected that smart biopolymers will play a significant role in the development of most new materials and technologies. Here we present the structure and properties of thermally responsive elastin-like polypeptides with a particular emphasis on biomedical and biotechnological application.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tomasz Kowalczyk
- Department of Genetics and Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lodz, Banacha Street 12/16, 90-237, Lodz, Poland,
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
9
|
Several affinity tags commonly used in chromatographic purification. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL METHODS IN CHEMISTRY 2013; 2013:581093. [PMID: 24490106 PMCID: PMC3893739 DOI: 10.1155/2013/581093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2013] [Revised: 11/11/2013] [Accepted: 12/02/2013] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
Affinity tags have become powerful tools from basic biological research to structural and functional proteomics. They were widely used to facilitate the purification and detection of proteins of interest, as well as the separation of protein complexes. Here, we mainly discuss the benefits and drawbacks of several affinity or epitope tags frequently used, including hexahistidine tag, FLAG tag, Strep II tag, streptavidin-binding peptide (SBP) tag, calmodulin-binding peptide (CBP), glutathione S-transferase (GST), maltose-binding protein (MBP), S-tag, HA tag, and c-Myc tag. In some cases, a large-size affinity tag, such as GST or MBP, can significantly impact on the structure and biological activity of the fusion partner protein. So it is usually necessary to excise the tag by protease. The most commonly used endopeptidases are enterokinase, factor Xa, thrombin, tobacco etch virus, and human rhinovirus 3C protease. The proteolysis features of these proteases are described in order to provide a general guidance on the proteolytic removal of the affinity tags.
Collapse
|
10
|
Jørgensen MG, Thomason MK, Havelund J, Valentin-Hansen P, Storz G. Dual function of the McaS small RNA in controlling biofilm formation. Genes Dev 2013; 27:1132-45. [PMID: 23666921 DOI: 10.1101/gad.214734.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
Many bacterial small RNAs (sRNAs) regulate gene expression through base-pairing with mRNAs, and it has been assumed that these sRNAs act solely by this one mechanism. Here we report that the multicellular adhesive (McaS) sRNA of Escherichia coli uniquely acts by two different mechanisms: base-pairing and protein titration. Previous work established that McaS base pairs with the mRNAs encoding master transcription regulators of curli and flagella synthesis, respectively, resulting in down-regulation and up-regulation of these important cell surface structures. In this study, we demonstrate that McaS activates synthesis of the exopolysaccharide β-1,6 N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (PGA) by binding the global RNA-binding protein CsrA, a negative regulator of pgaA translation. The McaS RNA bears at least two CsrA-binding sequences, and inactivation of these sites compromises CsrA binding, PGA regulation, and biofilm formation. Moreover, ectopic McaS expression leads to induction of two additional CsrA-repressed genes encoding diguanylate cyclases. Collectively, our study shows that McaS is a dual-function sRNA with roles in the two major post-transcriptional regulons controlled by the RNA-binding proteins Hfq and CsrA.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mikkel Girke Jørgensen
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Southern Denmark, DK-5230 Odense, Denmark
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
11
|
Demurtas OC, Massa S, Ferrante P, Venuti A, Franconi R, Giuliano G. A Chlamydomonas-derived Human Papillomavirus 16 E7 vaccine induces specific tumor protection. PLoS One 2013; 8:e61473. [PMID: 23626690 PMCID: PMC3634004 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0061473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2012] [Accepted: 03/11/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Background The E7 protein of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) type 16, being involved in malignant cellular transformation, represents a key antigen for developing therapeutic vaccines against HPV-related lesions and cancers. Recombinant production of this vaccine antigen in an active form and in compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMP) plays a crucial role for developing effective vaccines. E7-based therapeutic vaccines produced in plants have been shown to be active in tumor regression and protection in pre-clinical models. However, some drawbacks of in whole-plant vaccine production encouraged us to explore the production of the E7-based therapeutic vaccine in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, an organism easy to grow and transform and fully amenable to GMP guidelines. Methodology/Principal Findings An expression cassette encoding E7GGG, a mutated, attenuated form of the E7 oncoprotein, alone or as a fusion with affinity tags (His6 or FLAG), under the control of the C. reinhardtii chloroplast psbD 5′ UTR and the psbA 3′ UTR, was introduced into the C. reinhardtii chloroplast genome by homologous recombination. The protein was mostly soluble and reached 0.12% of total soluble proteins. Affinity purification was optimized and performed for both tagged forms. Induction of specific anti-E7 IgGs and E7-specific T-cell proliferation were detected in C57BL/6 mice vaccinated with total Chlamydomonas extract and with affinity-purified protein. High levels of tumor protection were achieved after challenge with a tumor cell line expressing the E7 protein. Conclusions The C. reinhardtii chloroplast is a suitable expression system for the production of the E7GGG protein, in a soluble, immunogenic form. The production in contained and sterile conditions highlights the potential of microalgae as alternative platforms for the production of vaccines for human uses.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Olivia C. Demurtas
- ENEA, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Casaccia Research Center, Rome, Italy
- Ylichron S.r.l., ENEA Casaccia Research Center, Rome, Italy
| | - Silvia Massa
- ENEA, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Casaccia Research Center, Rome, Italy
| | - Paola Ferrante
- ENEA, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Casaccia Research Center, Rome, Italy
| | - Aldo Venuti
- Laboratory of Virology, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
| | - Rosella Franconi
- ENEA, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Casaccia Research Center, Rome, Italy
- * E-mail: (RF); (GG)
| | - Giovanni Giuliano
- ENEA, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Casaccia Research Center, Rome, Italy
- * E-mail: (RF); (GG)
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Padilla S, Alvarez T, Ferro W, Guevara Y, Montero J, Gómez L, Gavilán D, Espinosa E, Avila Y, González T, Somoza R, LaO M, Valdés R. Assessment of Synthetic Protein-A MAbsorbents in Antibody Purification from Tobacco Plant Extract. Chromatographia 2010. [DOI: 10.1365/s10337-010-1562-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
|
13
|
Ohtake S, Arakawa T, Koyama AH. Arginine as a synergistic virucidal agent. Molecules 2010; 15:1408-24. [PMID: 20335989 PMCID: PMC6257253 DOI: 10.3390/molecules15031408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2010] [Revised: 02/11/2010] [Accepted: 03/04/2010] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Development of effective and environmentally friendly disinfectants, or virucidal agents, should help prevent the spread of infectious diseases through human contact with contaminated surfaces. These agents may also be used, if non-toxic to cells and tissues, as chemotherapeutic agents against infectious diseases. We have shown that arginine has a synergistic effect with a variety of virucidal conditions, namely acidic pH and high temperature, on virus inactivation. All of these treatments are effective, however, at the expense of toxicity. The ability of arginine to lower the effective threshold of these parameters may reduce the occurrence of potential toxic side effects. While it is clear that arginine can be safely used, the mechanism of its virus inactivation has not yet been elucidated. Here we examine the damages that viruses suffer from various physical and chemical stresses and their relations to virus inactivation and aggregation. Based on the relationship between the stress-induced structural damages and the infectivity of a virus, we will propose several plausible mechanisms describing the effects of arginine on virus inactivation using the current knowledge of aqueous arginine solution properties.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Satoshi Ohtake
- Aridis Pharmaceuticals, 5941 Optical Court, San Jose, CA 95138, USA
| | - Tsutomu Arakawa
- Alliance Protein Laboratories, 3957 Corte Cancion, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, USA
| | - A. Hajime Koyama
- Division of Virology, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Wakayama Medical University Graduate School of Medicine, Wakayama 641-8509, Japan
| |
Collapse
|