1
|
Wójtowicz D, Kurpanik R, Nguyen Ngoc D, Wessley-Szponder J, Stodolak-Zych E. Dialysis nanocomposite membranes based on carbon nanoforms inhibiting blood plasma protein adsorption. Int J Artif Organs 2024:3913988241269440. [PMID: 39171395 DOI: 10.1177/03913988241269440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Protein adsorption on medical devices in contact with blood is a significant issue during renal replacement therapy. Main forces determining fouling are the electrostatic interactions between membrane and charged protein, but the dialysis membrane surface charges can be adjusted by modifying the polymer matrix to decrease the blood plasma protein adsorption. METHODS In this study, polysulfone membranes (PSU) were modified by incorporation of carbon nanoparticles such as: multiwall carbon nanotubes (2 wt.% MWCNT), graphene oxide (1 wt.% GO), and graphite (5 wt.% GR) during manufacturing process (nonsolvent-induced phase separation, NIPS). The PSU flat sheet membrane was the reference sample. RESULTS Observed morphology of nanocomposite membranes was similar (SEM imaging); all of them had finger-like pore structure with unimodal distribution of pore size and similar skin-to-support ratio (1:3). The carbon nanoadditives also influenced the surface wettability: hydrophobicity and surface free energy of membranes increased (polar components of energy were reduced, while the dispersive components were increased). CONCLUSION The surface charge of nanocomposite membranes increased, when the polymer matrix has been modified with CNT or GR. This significantly affects the adsorption of proteins such as chicken (CSA) and bovine serum albumin (BSA) and reduces blood clotting on the membrane.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dominika Wójtowicz
- Department of Biomaterials and Composites, Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, AGH-University of Krakow, Krakow, Poland
- Clinical Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
| | - Roksana Kurpanik
- Department of Biomaterials and Composites, Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, AGH-University of Krakow, Krakow, Poland
| | - Dominika Nguyen Ngoc
- Division of Pathophysiology, Department of Preclinical Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Lubelskie, Poland
| | - Joanna Wessley-Szponder
- Division of Pathophysiology, Department of Preclinical Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Lubelskie, Poland
| | - Ewa Stodolak-Zych
- Department of Biomaterials and Composites, Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, AGH-University of Krakow, Krakow, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Guckeisen T, Orghici R, Rathgeber S. Correlative Effects on Nanoplastic Aggregation in Model Extracellular Biofilm Substances Investigated with Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:2170. [PMID: 39125195 PMCID: PMC11314240 DOI: 10.3390/polym16152170] [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: 06/19/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Recent studies show that biofilm substances in contact with nanoplastics play an important role in the aggregation and sedimentation of nanoplastics. Consequences of these processes are changes in biofilm formation and stability and changes in the transport and fate of pollutants in the environment. Having a deeper understanding of the nanoplastics-biofilm interaction would help to evaluate the risks posed by uncontrolled nanoplastic pollution. These interactions are impacted by environmental changes due to climate change, such as, e.g., the acidification of surface waters. We apply fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS) to investigate the pH-dependent aggregation tendency of non-functionalized polystyrene (PS) nanoparticles (NPs) due to intermolecular forces with model extracellular biofilm substances. Our biofilm model consists of bovine serum albumin (BSA), which serves as a representative for globular proteins, and the polysaccharide alginate, which is a main component in many biofilms, in solutions containing Na+ with an ionic strength being realistic for fresh-water conditions. Biomolecule concentrations ranging from 0.5 g/L up to at maximum 21 g/L are considered. We use non-functionalized PS NPs as representative for mostly negatively charged nanoplastics. BSA promotes NP aggregation through adsorption onto the NPs and BSA-mediated bridging. In BSA-alginate mixtures, the alginate hampers this interaction, most likely due to alginate-BSA complex formation. In most BSA-alginate mixtures as in alginate alone, NP aggregation is predominantly driven by weaker, pH-independent depletion forces. The stabilizing effect of alginate is only weakened at high BSA contents, when the electrostatic BSA-BSA attraction is not sufficiently screened by the alginate. This study clearly shows that it is crucial to consider correlative effects between multiple biofilm components to better understand the NP aggregation in the presence of complex biofilm substances. Single-component biofilm model systems based on comparing the total organic carbon (TOC) content of the extracellular biofilm substances, as usually considered, would have led to a misjudgment of the stability towards aggregation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Silke Rathgeber
- Institute for Integrated Natural Sciences, Physics Department, University of Koblenz, Universitätsstraße 1, 56070 Koblenz, Germany; (T.G.)
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Krasoń MZ, Paradowska A, Boncel S, Lejawa M, Fronczek M, Śliwka J, Nożyński J, Bogus P, Hrapkowicz T, Czamara K, Kaczor A, Radomski MW. Graphene Oxide Significantly Modifies Cardiac Parameters and Coronary Endothelial Reactivity in Healthy and Hypertensive Rat Hearts Ex Vivo. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:28397-28411. [PMID: 38973833 PMCID: PMC11223131 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c02291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
Abstract
Interactions of graphene oxide (GO) with an ex vivo rat heart and its coronary vessels have not been studied yet. Moreover, the conflicting data on the "structure-properties" relationships do not allow for biomedical applications of GO. Herein, we study the impact of GO on the ex vivo isolated rat heart, normotensive and hypertensive, under the working heart and the constant-pressure perfusion (Langendorff) regimes. Four structural GO variants of the following initial morphology were used: few-layer (below 10-layer) GO1, O < 49%; predominantly single-layer GO2, O = 41-50%; 15-20-layer GO3, O < 11%; and few-layer (below 10-layer) NH4 +-functionalized GO4, O < 44%, N = 3-6%. The aqueous GO dispersions, sonicated and stabilized with bovine serum albumin in Krebs-Henseleit-like solution-uniformized in terms of the particle size-were eventually size-monodisperse as revealed by dynamic light scattering. To study the cardiotoxicity mechanisms of GO, histopathology, Raman spectroscopy, analysis of cardiac parameters (coronary and aortic flows, heart rate, aortic pressure), and nitric oxide (NO-)-dependent coronary flow response to bradykinin (blood-vessel-vasodilator) were used. GO1 (10 mg/L) exerted no effects on cardiac function and preserved an increase in coronary flow in response to bradykinin. GO2 (10 mg/L) reduced coronary flow, aortic pressure in normotensive hearts, and coronary flow in hypertensive hearts, and intensified the response to bradykinin in normal hearts. GO3 (10 mg/L) reduced all parameters in hypertensive hearts and coronary response to bradykinin in normal hearts. At higher concentrations (normotensive hearts, 30 mg/L), the coronary response to bradykinin was blocked. GO4 (10 mg/L) reduced the coronary flow in normal hearts, while for hypertensive hearts, all parameters, except the coronary flow, were reduced and the coronary response to bradykinin was blocked. The results showed that a low number of GO layers and high O-content were safer for normal and hypertensive rat hearts. Hypertensive hearts deteriorated easier upon perfusion with low-O-content GOs. Our findings support the necessity of strict control over the GO structure during organ perfusion and indicate the urgent need for personalized medicine in biomedical applications of GO.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Marcin Z. Krasoń
- Silesian
Park of Medical Technology Kardio-Med Silesia, Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie 10C, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
- Department
of Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Transplantology,
Silesian Center for Heart Disease, Medical
University of Silesia in Katowice, Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie 9, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
| | - Anna Paradowska
- Silesian
Park of Medical Technology Kardio-Med Silesia, Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie 10C, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
| | - Sławomir Boncel
- Department
of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty
of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
- Centre
for Organic and Nanohybrid Electronics (CONE), Silesian University of Technology, Konarskiego 22B, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
| | - Mateusz Lejawa
- Silesian
Park of Medical Technology Kardio-Med Silesia, Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie 10C, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
- Department
of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Jordana 38, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland
| | - Martyna Fronczek
- Silesian
Park of Medical Technology Kardio-Med Silesia, Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie 10C, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
- Department
of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Jordana 38, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland
| | - Joanna Śliwka
- Silesian
Park of Medical Technology Kardio-Med Silesia, Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie 10C, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
- Department
of Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Transplantology,
Silesian Center for Heart Disease, Medical
University of Silesia in Katowice, Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie 9, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
| | - Jerzy Nożyński
- Department
of Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Transplantology,
Silesian Center for Heart Disease, Medical
University of Silesia in Katowice, Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie 9, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
| | - Piotr Bogus
- Silesian
Park of Medical Technology Kardio-Med Silesia, Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie 10C, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
| | - Tomasz Hrapkowicz
- Department
of Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Transplantology,
Silesian Center for Heart Disease, Medical
University of Silesia in Katowice, Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie 9, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
| | - Krzysztof Czamara
- Jagiellonian
Centre of Experimental Therapeutics (JCET), Jagiellonian University, M. Bobrzyńskiego 14, 30-348 Kraków, Poland
| | - Agnieszka Kaczor
- Faculty
of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
| | - Marek W. Radomski
- Department
of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 107 Wiggins Rd, Saskatoon SKS7N 5E5, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Striggow F, Ribeiro C, Aziz A, Nauber R, Hebenstreit F, Schmidt OG, Medina-Sánchez M. Magnetotactic Sperm Cells for Assisted Reproduction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310288. [PMID: 38150615 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
Abstract
Biohybrid micromotors are active microscopic agents consisting of biological and synthetic components that are being developed as novel tools for biomedical applications. By capturing motile sperm cells within engineered microstructures, they can be controlled remotely while being propelled forward by the flagellar beat. This makes them an interesting tool for reproductive medicine that can enable minimally invasive sperm cell delivery to the oocyte in vivo, as a treatment for infertility. The generation of sperm-based micromotors in sufficiently large numbers, as they are required in biomedical applications has been challenging, either due to the employed fabrication techniques or the stability of the microstructure-sperm coupling. Here, biohybrid micromotors, which can be assembled in a fast and simple process using magnetic microparticles, are presented. These magnetotactic sperm cells show a high motility and swimming speed and can be transferred between different environments without large detrimental effects on sperm motility and membrane integrity. Furthermore, clusters of micromotors are assembled magnetically and visualized using dual ultrasound (US)/photoacoustic (PA) imaging. Finally, a protocol for the scaled-up assembly of micromotors and their purification for use in in vitro fertilization (IVF) is presented, bringing them closer to their biomedical implementation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Friedrich Striggow
- Micro- and NanoBiomedical Engineering Group (MNBE), Institute for Emerging Electronic Technologies, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW), 01069, Dresden, Germany
| | - Carla Ribeiro
- Micro- and NanoBiomedical Engineering Group (MNBE), Institute for Emerging Electronic Technologies, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW), 01069, Dresden, Germany
| | - Azaam Aziz
- Micro- and NanoBiomedical Engineering Group (MNBE), Institute for Emerging Electronic Technologies, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW), 01069, Dresden, Germany
| | - Richard Nauber
- Micro- and NanoBiomedical Engineering Group (MNBE), Institute for Emerging Electronic Technologies, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW), 01069, Dresden, Germany
| | - Franziska Hebenstreit
- Micro- and NanoBiomedical Engineering Group (MNBE), Institute for Emerging Electronic Technologies, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW), 01069, Dresden, Germany
| | - Oliver G Schmidt
- Research Center for Materials, Architectures and Integration of Nanomembranes (MAIN), Chemnitz University of Technology, 09126, Chemnitz, Germany
- Faculty of Physics, TU Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
| | - Mariana Medina-Sánchez
- Micro- and NanoBiomedical Engineering Group (MNBE), Institute for Emerging Electronic Technologies, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW), 01069, Dresden, Germany
- Chair of Micro- and NanoSystems, Center for Molecular Bioengineering (B CUBE), Technische Universität Dresden, 01307, Dresden, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Gusliakova OI, Kurochkin MA, Barmin RA, Prikhozhdenko ES, Estifeeva TM, Rudakovskaya PG, Sindeeva OA, Galushka VV, Vavaev ES, Komlev AS, Lyubin EV, Fedyanin AA, Dey KK, Gorin DA. Magnetically navigated microbubbles coated with albumin/polyarginine and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 158:213759. [PMID: 38227987 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
Abstract
While microbubbles (MB) are routinely used for ultrasound (US) imaging, magnetic MB are increasingly explored as they can be guided to specific sites of interest by applied magnetic field gradient. This requires the MB shell composition tuning to prolong MB stability and provide functionalization capabilities with magnetic nanoparticles. Hence, we developed air-filled MB stabilized by a protein-polymer complex of bovine serum albumin (BSA) and poly-L-arginine (pArg) of different molecular weights, showing that pArg of moderate molecular weight distribution (15-70 kDa) enabled MB with greater stability and acoustic response while preserving MB narrow diameters and the relative viability of THP-1 cells after 48 h of incubation. After MB functionalization with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION), magnetic moment values provided by single MB confirmed the sufficient SPION deposition onto BSA + pArg MB shells. During MB magnetic navigation in a blood vessel mimicking phantom with magnetic tweezers and in a Petri dish with adherent mouse renal carcinoma cell line, we demonstrated the effectiveness of magnetic MB localization in the desired area by magnetic field gradient. Magnetic MB co-localization with cells was further exploited for effective doxorubicin delivery with drug-loaded MB. Taken together, these findings open new avenues in control over albumin MB properties and magnetic navigation of SPION-loaded MB, which can envisage their applications in diagnostic and therapeutic needs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Olga I Gusliakova
- Science Medical Center, Saratov State University, Saratov 410012, Russia; Vladimir Zelman Center for Neurobiology and Brain Rehabilitation, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Moscow 121205, Russia.
| | - Maxim A Kurochkin
- Center for Photonic Science and Engineering, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Moscow 121205, Russia
| | - Roman A Barmin
- Center for Photonic Science and Engineering, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Moscow 121205, Russia
| | | | - Tatyana M Estifeeva
- Center for Photonic Science and Engineering, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Moscow 121205, Russia
| | - Polina G Rudakovskaya
- Center for Photonic Science and Engineering, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Moscow 121205, Russia
| | - Olga A Sindeeva
- Vladimir Zelman Center for Neurobiology and Brain Rehabilitation, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Moscow 121205, Russia
| | - Victor V Galushka
- Education and Research Institute of Nanostructures and Biosystems, Saratov State University, Saratov 410012, Russia
| | - Evgeny S Vavaev
- Faculty of Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia
| | - Aleksei S Komlev
- Faculty of Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia
| | - Evgeny V Lyubin
- Faculty of Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia
| | - Andrey A Fedyanin
- Faculty of Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia
| | - Krishna Kanti Dey
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382055, India
| | - Dmitry A Gorin
- Center for Photonic Science and Engineering, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Moscow 121205, Russia.
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Singh NK, Pushpavanam K, Radhakrishna M. Tuning Electrostatic Interactions To Control Orientation of GFP Protein Adsorption on Silica Surface. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:596-608. [PMID: 37347172 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
Abstract
The adsorption of green fluorescent protein (GFP) on silica surfaces has been the subject of growing interest due to its potential applications in various fields, including biotechnology and biomedicine. In this study, we used all-atom molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the charge-driven adsorption of wild type GFP and its supercharged variants on silica surfaces. The results showed that the positively charged variant of GFP adsorbed on the negatively charged silica surface with minimal loss in its secondary structure. Further studies were conducted to understand the role of surface charge distribution on two other positively charged variants of GFP, and the results showed that the orientation of GFP on silica can be easily tuned by careful mutations of the charged amino acid residues on the GFP. This study provides valuable molecular insights into the role of electrostatic-driven adsorption of GFP and highlights the importance of charge interactions in the adsorption process.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nitin Kumar Singh
- Discipline of Chemical Engineering Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
| | - Karthik Pushpavanam
- Discipline of Chemical Engineering Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
| | - Mithun Radhakrishna
- Discipline of Chemical Engineering Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Shinoda H, Higano R, Oizumi T, Nakamura AJ, Kamijo T, Takahashi M, Nagaoka M, Sato Y, Yamaguchi A. Albumin Hydrogel-Coated Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticle as a Carrier of Cationic Porphyrin and Ratiometric Fluorescence pH Sensor. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:1204-1213. [PMID: 38211352 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c01103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
Abstract
Here, we report that a mesoporous silica nanoparticle (MSN) coated with a fluoresceine-labeled bovine serum albumin (F-BSA) hydrogel layer works as a temperature-responsive nanocarrier for tetrakis-N-methylpyridyl porphyrin (TMPyP) and as a fluorescence ratiometric pH probe. F-BSA hydrogel-coated MSN containing TMPyP (F-BSA/MSN/TMPyP) was synthesized by thermal gelation of denatured F-BSA on the external surface of MSN. The F-BSA hydrogel layer was composed of an inner hard corona layer and an outer soft layer and was stable under physiological conditions. F-BSA/MSN/TMPyP exhibited temperature-dependent exponential release of TMPyP. In this release profile, the MSN was found to be a suitable host for stable encapsulation of tetracationic TMPyP by electrostatic interactions, and the F-BSA hydrogel layer mediated the diffusion of TMPyP from the MSN pore interior into the solution phase. Increasing temperature promoted partitioning of TMPyP from the pore interior to the F-BSA hydrogel layer, from where it was spontaneously released into the bulk solution phase by cation exchange. F-BSA/MSN/TMPyP also gave a linear ratiometric fluorescence response (1.3 per pH unit) in the pH range from 6.1 to 8.9.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hidetoshi Shinoda
- Institute of Quantum Beam Science, Ibaraki University, 2-1-1 Bunky, Mito, Ibaraki 310-8512, Japan
| | - Raiha Higano
- Institute of Quantum Beam Science, Ibaraki University, 2-1-1 Bunky, Mito, Ibaraki 310-8512, Japan
| | - Takashi Oizumi
- Institute of Quantum Beam Science, Ibaraki University, 2-1-1 Bunky, Mito, Ibaraki 310-8512, Japan
| | - Asako J Nakamura
- Institute of Quantum Beam Science, Ibaraki University, 2-1-1 Bunky, Mito, Ibaraki 310-8512, Japan
| | - Toshio Kamijo
- Department of Creative Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tsuruoka College, 104 Sawada, Inooka, Tsuruoka, Yamagata 997-8511, Japan
| | - Mio Takahashi
- Institute of Quantum Beam Science, Ibaraki University, 2-1-1 Bunky, Mito, Ibaraki 310-8512, Japan
| | - Masaaki Nagaoka
- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8578, Japan
| | - Yusuke Sato
- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8578, Japan
| | - Akira Yamaguchi
- Institute of Quantum Beam Science, Ibaraki University, 2-1-1 Bunky, Mito, Ibaraki 310-8512, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Tworek P, Rakowski K, Szota M, Lekka M, Jachimska B. Changes in Secondary Structure and Properties of Bovine Serum Albumin as a Result of Interactions with Gold Surface. Chemphyschem 2024; 25:e202300505. [PMID: 38009440 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202300505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
Abstract
Proteins can alter their shape when interacting with a surface. This study explores how bovine serum albumin (BSA) modifies structurally when it adheres to a gold surface, depending on the protein concentration and pH. We verified that the gold surface induces significant structural modifications to the BSA molecule using circular dichroism, infrared spectroscopy, and atomic force microscopy. Specifically, adsorbed molecules displayed increased levels of disordered structures and β-turns, with fewer α-helices than the native structure. MP-SPR spectroscopy demonstrated that the protein molecules preferred a planar orientation during adsorption. Molecular dynamics simulations revealed that the interaction between cysteines exposed to the outside of the molecule and the gold surface was vital, especially at pH=3.5. The macroscopic properties of the protein film observed by AFM and contact angles confirm the flexible nature of the protein itself. Notably, structural transformation is joined with the degree of hydration of protein layers.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Paulina Tworek
- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239, Krakow, Poland
| | - Kamil Rakowski
- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239, Krakow, Poland
| | - Magdalena Szota
- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239, Krakow, Poland
| | - Małgorzata Lekka
- Department of Biophysical Microstructures, Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, 31-342, Krakow, Poland
| | - Barbara Jachimska
- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239, Krakow, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Wang Z, Liu L, Zhai K, Nie A, Xiang J, Mu C, Wen F, Wang B, Shu Y, Xue T, Liu Z. An Ultrasensitive Plasmonic Sensor Based on 2D Ferroelectric Bi 2 O 2 Se. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2303026. [PMID: 37394706 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
Abstract
Plasmonic biosensing is a label-free detection method that is commonly used to measure various biomolecular interactions. However, one of the main challenges in this approach is the ability to detect biomolecules at low concentrations with sufficient sensitivity and detection limits. Here, 2D ferroelectric materials are employed to address the issues with sensitivity in biosensor design. A plasmonic sensor based on Bi2 O2 Se nanosheets, a ferroelectric 2D material, is presented for the ultrasensitive detection of the protein molecule. Through imaging the surface charge density of Bi2 O2 Se, a detection limit of 1 fM is achieved for bovine serum albumin (BSA). These findings underscore the potential of ferroelectric 2D materials as critical building blocks for future biosensor and biomaterial architectures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zheng Wang
- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
| | - Lixuan Liu
- Institute of Quantum Materials and Devices, School of Electronics and Information Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
| | - Kun Zhai
- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
| | - Anmin Nie
- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
| | - Jianyong Xiang
- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
| | - Congpu Mu
- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
| | - Fusheng Wen
- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
| | - Bochong Wang
- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
| | - Yu Shu
- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
| | - Tianyu Xue
- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
| | - Zhongyuan Liu
- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Jiang T, Hu XF, Guan YF, Chen JJ, Yu HQ. Molecular insights into complexation between protein and silica: Spectroscopic and simulation investigations. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 246:120681. [PMID: 37801982 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.120681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
Abstract
The synergistic effect of protein-silica complexation leads to exacerbated membrane fouling in the membrane desalination process, exceeding the individual impacts of silica scaling or protein fouling. However, the molecular-level dynamics of silica binding to proteins and the resulting structural changes in both proteins and silica remain poorly understood. This study investigates the complexation process between silica and proteins-negatively charged bovine serum albumin (BSA) and positively charged lysozyme (LYZ) at neutral pH-using infrared spectroscopy (IR), in situ attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), and multiple computational simulations. The findings reveal that both protein and silica structures undergo changes during the complexation process, with calcium ions in the solution significantly exacerbating these alterations. In particular, in situ ATR-FTIR combined with two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy analysis shows that BSA experiences more pronounced unfolding, providing additional binding sites for silica adsorption compared to LYZ. The adsorbed proteins promote silica polymerization from lower-polymerized to higher-polymerized species. Furthermore, molecular dynamics simulations demonstrate greater conformational variation in BSA through root-mean-square-deviation analysis and the bridging role of calcium ions via mean square displacement analysis. Molecular docking and density functional theory calculations identify the binding sites and energy of silica on proteins. In summary, this research offers a comprehensive understanding of the protein-silica complexation process, contributing to the knowledge of synergistic behaviors of inorganic scaling and organic fouling on membrane surfaces. The integrated approach used here may also be applicable for exploring other complex complexation processes in various environments.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ting Jiang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
| | - Xiao-Fan Hu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
| | - Yan-Fang Guan
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
| | - Jie-Jie Chen
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
| | - Han-Qing Yu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Krasoń MZ, Paradowska A, Fronczek M, Lejawa M, Kamieńska N, Krejca M, Kolanowska A, Boncel S, Radomski MW. Stabilization of Graphene Oxide Dispersion in Plasma-like Isotonic Solution Containing Aggregating Concentrations of Bivalent Cations. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2495. [PMID: 37896255 PMCID: PMC10610486 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15102495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Graphene oxide's (GO) intravascular applications and biocompatibility are not fully explored yet, although it has been proposed as an anticancer drug transporter, antibacterial factor or component of wearable devices. Bivalent cations and the number of particles' atom layers, as well as their structural oxygen content and pH of the dispersion, all affect the GO size, shape, dispersibility and biological effects. Bovine serum albumin (BSA), an important blood plasma protein, is expected to improve GO dispersion stability in physiological concentrations of the precipitating calcium and magnesium cations to enable effective and safe tissue perfusion. METHODS Four types of GO commercially available aqueous dispersions (with different particle structures) were diluted, sonicated and studied in the presence of BSA and physiological cation concentrations. Nanoparticle populations sizes, electrical conductivity, zeta potential (Zetasizer NanoZS), structure (TEM and CryoTEM), functional groups content (micro titration) and dispersion pH were analyzed in consecutive preparation stages. RESULTS BSA effectively prevented the aggregation of GO in precipitating concentrations of physiological bivalent cations. The final polydispersity indexes were reduced from 0.66-0.91 to 0.36-0.43. The GO-containing isotonic dispersions were stable with the following Z-ave results: GO1 421.1 nm, GO2 382.6 nm, GO3 440.2 nm and GO4 490.1 nm. The GO behavior was structure-dependent. CONCLUSION BSA effectively stabilized four types of GO dispersions in an isotonic dispersion containing aggregating bivalent physiological cations.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Marcin Z. Krasoń
- Silesian Park of Medical Technology Kardio-Med Silesia, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland; (A.P.); (M.F.); (M.L.)
- Cardiac Surgery Department, Medical University of Łódź, 90-419 Łódź, Poland;
- Department of Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Transplantology, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Silesian Center for Heart Diseases in Zabrze, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland;
| | - Anna Paradowska
- Silesian Park of Medical Technology Kardio-Med Silesia, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland; (A.P.); (M.F.); (M.L.)
| | - Martyna Fronczek
- Silesian Park of Medical Technology Kardio-Med Silesia, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland; (A.P.); (M.F.); (M.L.)
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40-055 Katowice, Poland
| | - Mateusz Lejawa
- Silesian Park of Medical Technology Kardio-Med Silesia, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland; (A.P.); (M.F.); (M.L.)
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40-055 Katowice, Poland
| | - Natalia Kamieńska
- Department of Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Transplantology, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Silesian Center for Heart Diseases in Zabrze, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland;
| | - Michał Krejca
- Cardiac Surgery Department, Medical University of Łódź, 90-419 Łódź, Poland;
| | - Anna Kolanowska
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland; (A.K.); (S.B.)
| | - Sławomir Boncel
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland; (A.K.); (S.B.)
- Centre for Organic and Nanohybrid Electronics, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
| | - Marek W. Radomski
- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5, Canada;
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Zhang Y, Liu Y, Liu Y, Zuo P, Miao S, Hu B, Kang Y, Liu W, Yang Q, Ren H, Yang P. α-Helix-Mediated Protein Adhesion. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:17125-17135. [PMID: 37505921 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c03581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
Abstract
Proteins have been adopted by natural living organisms to create robust bioadhesive materials, such as biofilms and amyloid plaques formed in microbes and barnacles. In these cases, β-sheet stacking is recognized as a key feature that is closely related to the interfacial adhesion of proteins. Herein, we challenge this well-known recognition by proposing an α-helix-mediated interfacial adhesion model for proteins. By using bovine serum albumin (BSA) as a model protein, it was discovered that the reduction of disulfide bonds in BSA results in random coils from unfolded BSA dragging α-helices to gather at the solid/liquid interface (SLI). The hydrophobic residues in the α-helix then expose and break through the hydration layer of the SLI, followed by the random deposition of hydrophilic and hydrophobic residues to achieve interfacial adhesion. As a result, the first assembled layer is enriched in the α-helix secondary structure, which is then strengthened by intermolecular disulfide bonds and further initiates stepwise layering protein assembly. In this process, β-sheet stacking is transformed from the α-helix in a gradually evolving manner. This finding thus indicates a valuable clue that β-sheet-featuring amyloid may form after the interfacial adhesion of proteins. Furthermore, the finding of the α-helix-mediated interfacial adhesion model of proteins affords a unique strategy to prepare protein nanofilms with a well-defined layer number, presenting robust and modulable adhesion on various substrates and exhibiting good resistance to acid, alkali, organic solvent, ultrasonic, and adhesive tape peeling.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yingying Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
| | - Yongchun Liu
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
| | - Yonggang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
| | - Ping Zuo
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
| | - Shuting Miao
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
| | - Bowen Hu
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
| | - Yu Kang
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
| | - Wei Liu
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
| | - Qingmin Yang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
| | - Hao Ren
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
| | - Peng Yang
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Liu X, Sun B, Xu C, Zhang T, Zhang Y, Zhu L. Intrinsic mechanisms for the inhibition effect of graphene oxide on the catalysis activity of alpha amylase. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 453:131389. [PMID: 37043854 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
Abstract
Comprehending the interactions between graphene oxide (GO) and enzymes is critical for understanding the toxicities of GO. In this study, the inherent interactions of GO with α-amylase as a typical enzyme, and the impacts of GO on the conformation and biological activities of α-amylase were systematically investigated. The results reveal that GO formed ground-state complex with α-amylase primarily via hydrogen bonding and van der Waals interactions, thus quenching the intrinsic fluorescence of the protein statically. Particularly, the strong interactions altered the microenvironment of tyrosine and tryptophan residues, caused rearrangement of polypeptide structure, and reduced the contents of α-helices and β-sheets, thus changing the conformational structure of α-amylase. According to molecular docking results, GO binds with the amino acid residues (i.e., His299, Asp300, and His305) of α-amylase mainly through hydrogen bonding, which is in accordance with in vitro incubation experiments. As a consequence, the ability of α-amylase to catalyze starch hydrolysis into glucose was depressed by GO, suggesting that GO might cause dysfunction of α-amylase. This study discloses the intrinsic binding mechanisms of GO with α-amylase and provides novel insights into the adverse effects of GO as it enters organisms.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xinwei Liu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
| | - Binbin Sun
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
| | - Chunyi Xu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
| | - Tianxu Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
| | - Yinqing Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
| | - Lingyan Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Zhao W, Poncet-Legrand C, Staunton S, Quiquampoix H. pH-Dependent Changes in Structural Stabilities of Bt Cry1Ac Toxin and Contrasting Model Proteins following Adsorption on Montmorillonite. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:5693-5702. [PMID: 36989144 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c09310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
Abstract
The environmental fate of insecticidal Cry proteins, including time-dependent conservation of biological properties, results from their structural stability in soils. The complex cascade of reactions involved in biological action requires Cry proteins to be in solution. However, the pH-dependent changes in conformational stability and the adsorption-desorption mechanisms of Cry protein on soil minerals remain unclear. We used Derjaguin-Landau-Verwey-Overbeek (DLVO) calculation and differential scanning calorimetry to interpret the driving forces and structural stabilities of Cry1Ac and two contrasting model proteins adsorbed by montmorillonite. The structural stability of Cry1Ac is closer to that of the "hard" protein, α-chymotrypsin, than that of the "soft" bovine serum albumin (BSA). The pH-dependent adsorption of Cry1Ac and α-chymotrypsin could be explained by DLVO theory, whereas the BSA adsorption deviated from it. Patch-controlled electrostatic attraction, hydrophobic effects, and entropy changes following protein unfolding on a mineral surface could contribute to Cry1Ac adsorption. Cry1Ac, like chymotrypsin, was partly denatured on montmorillonite, and its structural stability decreased with an increase in pH. Moreover, small changes in the conformational heterogeneity of both Cry1Ac and chymotrypsin were observed following adsorption. Conversely, adsorbed BSA was completely denatured regardless of the solution pH. The moderate conformational rearrangement of adsorbed Cry1Ac may partially explain why the insecticidal activity of Bt toxin appears to be conserved in soils, albeit for a relatively short time period.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wenqiang Zhao
- Eco&Sols, INRAE, IRD, Cirad, Institut Agro, Univ Montpellier, 34090 Montpellier, France
- CAS Key Laboratory of Mountain Ecological Restoration and Bioresource Utilization and Ecological Restoration Biodiversity Conservation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
| | | | - Siobhan Staunton
- Eco&Sols, INRAE, IRD, Cirad, Institut Agro, Univ Montpellier, 34090 Montpellier, France
| | - Hervé Quiquampoix
- Eco&Sols, INRAE, IRD, Cirad, Institut Agro, Univ Montpellier, 34090 Montpellier, France
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
|
16
|
Karawdeniya BI, Damry AM, Murugappan K, Manjunath S, Bandara YMNDY, Jackson CJ, Tricoli A, Neshev D. Surface Functionalization and Texturing of Optical Metasurfaces for Sensing Applications. Chem Rev 2022; 122:14990-15030. [PMID: 35536016 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
Optical metasurfaces are planar metamaterials that can mediate highly precise light-matter interactions. Because of their unique optical properties, both plasmonic and dielectric metasurfaces have found common use in sensing applications, enabling label-free, nondestructive, and miniaturized sensors with ultralow limits of detection. However, because bare metasurfaces inherently lack target specificity, their applications have driven the development of surface modification techniques that provide selectivity. Both chemical functionalization and physical texturing methodologies can modify and enhance metasurface properties by selectively capturing analytes at the surface and altering the transduction of light-matter interactions into optical signals. This review summarizes recent advances in material-specific surface functionalization and texturing as applied to representative optical metasurfaces. We also present an overview of the underlying chemistry driving functionalization and texturing processes, including detailed directions for their broad implementation. Overall, this review provides a concise and centralized guide for the modification of metasurfaces with a focus toward sensing applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Buddini I Karawdeniya
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta Optical Systems (TMOS), Department of Electronic Materials Engineering, Research School of Physics, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
| | - Adam M Damry
- Research School of Chemistry, College of Science, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
| | - Krishnan Murugappan
- Research School of Chemistry, College of Science, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
| | - Shridhar Manjunath
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta Optical Systems (TMOS), Department of Electronic Materials Engineering, Research School of Physics, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
| | - Y M Nuwan D Y Bandara
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta Optical Systems (TMOS), Department of Electronic Materials Engineering, Research School of Physics, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
| | - Colin J Jackson
- Research School of Chemistry, College of Science, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
| | - Antonio Tricoli
- Research School of Chemistry, College of Science, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia
| | - Dragomir Neshev
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta Optical Systems (TMOS), Department of Electronic Materials Engineering, Research School of Physics, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Nene LC, Magadla A, Nyokong T. Enhanced mitochondria destruction on MCF-7 and HeLa cell lines in vitro using triphenyl-phosphonium-labelled phthalocyanines in ultrasound-assisted photodynamic therapy activity. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY. B, BIOLOGY 2022; 235:112553. [PMID: 36084362 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2022.112553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
This work reports on the reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and the therapeutic activities of new triphenyl-phosphonium-labelled phthalocyanines (Pcs), the 2,9,16,23-tetrakis(N-(N-butyl-4-triphenyl-phosphonium)- pyridine-4-yloxy) Zn(II) Pc (3) and 2,9,16,23-tetrakis-(N-(N-butyl-4-triphenyl-phosphonium)-morpholino) Zn(II) Pc (4) upon exposure to light, ultrasound and the combination of light and ultrasound. Two types of ROS were detected: the singlet oxygen (1O2) and hydroxyl radicals. For light irradiations, only the 1O2 was detected. An increase in the ROS generation was observed for samples treated with the combination of light and ultrasound compared to the light and ultrasound mono-treatments. The in vitro anticancer activity through photodynamic (PDT) and sonodynamic (SDT) therapy for the Pcs were also determined and compared to the photo-sonodynamic combination therapy (PSDT). The two cancer cell lines used for the in vitro studies included the Michigan Cancer Foundation-7 (MCF-7) breast cancer and Henrietta Lacks (HeLa) cervical cancer cell lines. The SDT treatments showed improved therapeutic efficacy on the cancer cells for both the Pcs compared to PDT. PSDT showed better therapeutic efficacy compared to both the PDT and SDT mono-treatments.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lindokuhle Cindy Nene
- Institute of Nanotechnology Innovation, P.O. 94, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa
| | - Aviwe Magadla
- Institute of Nanotechnology Innovation, P.O. 94, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa
| | - Tebello Nyokong
- Institute of Nanotechnology Innovation, P.O. 94, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa.
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Shave MK, Zhou Y, Kim J, Kim YC, Hutchison J, Bendejacq D, Goulian M, Choi J, Composto RJ, Lee D. Zwitterionic surface chemistry enhances detachment of bacteria under shear. SOFT MATTER 2022; 18:6618-6628. [PMID: 36000279 PMCID: PMC10838016 DOI: 10.1039/d2sm00065b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
The ubiquitous nature of microorganisms, especially of biofilm-forming bacteria, makes biofouling a prevalent challenge in many settings, including medical and industrial environments immersed in liquid and subjected to shear forces. Recent studies have shown that zwitterionic groups are effective in suppressing bacteria and protein adhesion as well as biofilm growth. However, the effect of zwitterionic groups on the removal of surface-bound bacteria has not been extensively studied. Here we present a microfluidic approach to evaluate the effectiveness in facilitating bacteria detachment by shear of an antifouling surface treatment using (3-(dimethyl;(3-trimethoxysilyl)propyl)ammonia propane-1-sulfonate), a sulfobetaine silane (SBS). Control studies show that SBS-functionalized surfaces greatly increase protein (bovine serum albumin) removal upon rinsing. On the same surfaces, enhanced bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) removal is observed under shear. To quantify this enhancement a microfluidic shear device is employed to investigate how SBS-functionalized surfaces promote bacteria detachment under shear. By using a microfluidic channel with five shear zones, we compare the removal of bacteria from zwitterionic and glass surfaces under different shear rates. At times of 15 min, 30 min, and 60 min, bacteria adhesion on SBS-functionalized surfaces is reduced relative to the control surface (glass) under quiescent conditions. However, surface-associated bacteria on the SBS-functionalized glass and control show similar percentages of live cells, suggesting minimal intrinsic biocidal effect from the SBS-functionalized surface. Notably, when exposed to shear rates ranging from 104 to 105 s-1, significantly fewer bacteria remain on the SBS-functionalized surfaces. These results demonstrate the potential of zwitterionic sulfobetaine as effective antifouling coatings that facilitate the removal of bacteria under shear.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Molly K Shave
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
| | - Yitian Zhou
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
| | - Jiwon Kim
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
| | - Ye Chan Kim
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
| | | | | | - Mark Goulian
- Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
| | - Jonghoon Choi
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
| | - Russell J Composto
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
| | - Daeyeon Lee
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Tiwari S, Adupa V, Das DS, Anki Reddy K, Bharat TV. Structural and Dynamic Insights into SARS-CoV-2 Spike-Protein-Montmorillonite Interactions. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:9186-9194. [PMID: 35855632 PMCID: PMC9344787 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
Abstract
The spike (S) protein of SARS-CoV-2 has been found to play a decisive role in the cell entry mechanism of the virus and has been the prime target of most vaccine development efforts. Although numerous vaccines are already in use and more than half of the world population has been fully vaccinated, the emergence of new variants of the virus poses a challenge to the existing vaccines. Hence, developing an effective drug therapy is a crucial step in ending the pandemic. Nanoparticles can play a crucial role as a drug or a drug carrier and help tackle the pandemic effectively. Here, we performed explicit all-atom molecular dynamics simulations to probe interactions between S protein and Montmorillonite (MMT) nano clay surface. We built two systems with different counterions (Na+ and Ca2+), namely Na-MMT and Ca-MMT, to investigate the effect of different ions on S protein-MMT interaction. Structural modification of S protein was observed in the presence of MMT surface, particularly the loss of helical content of S protein. We revealed that electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions synergistically govern the S protein-MMT interactions. However, hydrophobic interactions were more pronounced in the Na-MMT system than in Ca-MMT. We also revealed residues and glycans of S protein closely interacting with the MMT surface. Interestingly, N165 and N343, which we found to be closely interacting with MMT in our simulations, also have a critical role in cell entry and in thwarting the cell's immune response in recent studies. Overall, our work provides atomistic insights into S protein-MMT interaction and enriches our understanding of the nanoparticle-S protein interaction mechanism, which will help develop advanced therapeutic techniques in the future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shivam Tiwari
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute
of Technology, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
| | - Vasista Adupa
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute
of Technology, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
| | - Dhanesh Sing Das
- Department
of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of
Technology, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
| | - K. Anki Reddy
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute
of Technology, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517506, India
| | | |
Collapse
|
20
|
Cathcarth M, Picco AS, Mondo GB, Cardoso MB, Longo GS. Competitive protein adsorption on charge regulating silica-like surfaces: the role of protonation equilibrium. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2022; 34:364001. [PMID: 35366656 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/ac6388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
We develop a molecular thermodynamic theory to study the interaction of some proteins with a charge regulating silica-like surface under a wide range of conditions, including pH, salt concentration and protein concentration. Proteins are modeled using their three dimensional structure from crystallographic data and the average experimental pKa of amino acid residues. As model systems, we study single-protein and binary solutions of cytochrome c, green fluorescent protein, lysozyme and myoglobin. Our results show that protonation equilibrium plays a critical role in the interactions of proteins with these type of surfaces. The terminal hydroxyl groups on the surface display considerable extent of charge regulation; protein residues with titratable side chains increase protonation according to changes in the local environment and the drop in pH near the surface. This behavior defines protein-surface interactions and leads to the emergence of several phenomena: (i) a complex non-ideal surface charge behavior; (ii) a non-monotonic adsorption of proteins as a function of pH; and (iii) the presence of two spatial regions, a protein-rich and a protein-depleted layer, that occur simultaneously at different distances from the surface when pH is slightly above the isoelectric point of the protein. In binary mixtures, protein adsorption and surface-protein interactions cannot be predicted from single-protein solution considerations.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Marilina Cathcarth
- Instituto de Investigaciones Fisicoquímicas, Teóricas y Aplicadas (INIFTA), UNLP-CONICET, La Plata, Argentina
| | - Agustin S Picco
- Instituto de Investigaciones Fisicoquímicas, Teóricas y Aplicadas (INIFTA), UNLP-CONICET, La Plata, Argentina
| | - Gabriela B Mondo
- Brazilian Synchrotron (LNLS) and Brazilian Nanotechnology Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
- Institute of Chemistry (IQ), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
| | - Mateus B Cardoso
- Brazilian Synchrotron (LNLS) and Brazilian Nanotechnology Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
- Institute of Chemistry (IQ), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
| | - Gabriel S Longo
- Instituto de Investigaciones Fisicoquímicas, Teóricas y Aplicadas (INIFTA), UNLP-CONICET, La Plata, Argentina
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Effect of Ion and Binding Site on the Conformation of Chosen Glycosaminoglycans at the Albumin Surface. ENTROPY 2022; 24:e24060811. [PMID: 35741532 PMCID: PMC9222412 DOI: 10.3390/e24060811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Albumin is one of the major components of synovial fluid. Due to its negative surface charge, it plays an essential role in many physiological processes, including the ability to form molecular complexes. In addition, glycosaminoglycans such as hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate are crucial components of synovial fluid involved in the boundary lubrication regime. This study presents the influence of Na+, Mg2+ and Ca2+ ions on human serum albumin–hyaluronan/chondroitin-6-sulfate interactions examined using molecular docking followed by molecular dynamics simulations. We analyze chosen glycosaminoglycans binding by employing a conformational entropy approach. In addition, several protein–polymer complexes have been studied to check how the binding site and presence of ions influence affinity. The presence of divalent cations contributes to the decrease of conformational entropy near carboxyl and sulfate groups. This observation can indicate the higher affinity between glycosaminoglycans and albumin. Moreover, domains IIIA and IIIB of albumin have the highest affinity as those are two domains that show a positive net charge that allows for binding with negatively charged glycosaminoglycans. Finally, in discussion, we suggest some research path to find particular features that would carry information about the dynamics of the particular type of polymers or ions.
Collapse
|
22
|
Sarvari R, Naghili B, Agbolaghi S, Abbaspoor S, Bannazadeh Baghi H, Poortahmasebi V, Sadrmohammadi M, Hosseini M. Organic/polymeric antibiofilm coatings for surface modification of medical devices. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2022.2066668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Raana Sarvari
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
| | - Behrooz Naghili
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
| | - Samira Agbolaghi
- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
| | | | - Hossein Bannazadeh Baghi
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
| | - Vahdat Poortahmasebi
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Bacteriology and Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
| | - Mehdi Sadrmohammadi
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
| | - Maryam Hosseini
- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Farouq MAH, Kubiak-Ossowska K, Al Qaraghuli MM, Ferro VA, Mulheran PA. Functionalisation of Inorganic Material Surfaces with Staphylococcus Protein A: A Molecular Dynamics Study. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23094832. [PMID: 35563221 PMCID: PMC9103475 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23094832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
Abstract
Staphylococcus protein A (SpA) is found in the cell wall of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Its ability to bind to the constant Fc regions of antibodies means it is useful for antibody extraction, and further integration with inorganic materials can lead to the development of diagnostics and therapeutics. We have investigated the adsorption of SpA on inorganic surface models such as experimentally relevant negatively charged silica, as well as positively charged and neutral surfaces, by use of fully atomistic molecular dynamics simulations. We have found that SpA, which is itself negatively charged at pH7, is able to adsorb on all our surface models. However, adsorption on charged surfaces is more specific in terms of protein orientation compared to a neutral Au (111) surface, while the protein structure is generally well maintained in all cases. The results indicate that SpA adsorption is optimal on the siloxide-rich silica surface, which is negative at pH7 since this keeps the Fc binding regions free to interact with other species in solution. Due to the dominant role of electrostatics, the results are transferable to other inorganic materials and pave the way for new diagnostic and therapeutic designs where SpA might be used to conjugate antibodies to nanoparticles.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mohammed A. H. Farouq
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Strathclyde, 75 Montrose Street, Glasgow G1 1XJ, UK; (M.M.A.Q.); (P.A.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +44-01-4155-24400
| | - Karina Kubiak-Ossowska
- Department of Physics/Archie-West HPC, University of Strathclyde, 107 Rottenrow East, Glasgow G4 0NG, UK;
| | - Mohammed M. Al Qaraghuli
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Strathclyde, 75 Montrose Street, Glasgow G1 1XJ, UK; (M.M.A.Q.); (P.A.M.)
- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, Glasgow G4 0RE, UK;
- EPSRC Future Manufacturing Research Hub for Continuous Manufacturing and Advanced Crystallisation (CMAC), University of Strathclyde, 99 George Street, Glasgow G1 1RD, UK
| | - Valerie A. Ferro
- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, Glasgow G4 0RE, UK;
| | - Paul A. Mulheran
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Strathclyde, 75 Montrose Street, Glasgow G1 1XJ, UK; (M.M.A.Q.); (P.A.M.)
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Wang S, Ou X, Yi M, Li J. Spontaneous desorption of protein from self-assembled monolayer (SAM)-coated gold nanoparticles induced by high temperature. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:2363-2370. [PMID: 35018922 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp04000f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
The nonspecific binding of proteins with nanomaterials (NMs) is a dynamic reversible process including both protein adsorption and desorption parts, which is crucial for controlled release of protein drug loaded by nanocarriers. The nonspecific binding of proteins is susceptible to high temperature, whereas its underlying mechanism still remains elusive. Here, the binding behavior of human serum albumin (HSA) with an amino-terminated self-assembled monolayer (SAM)-coated gold (111) surface was investigated by using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. HSA binds to the SAM surface through salt bridges at 300 K. As the temperature increases to 350 K, HSA maintains its native structure, while the salt bridges largely diminish owing to the considerable lateral diffusion of HSA on the SAM. Moreover, the interfacial water located between HSA and the SAM gets increased and prevents the reformation of the salt bridges of HSA with the SAM, which reduces the binding affinity of HSA. And HSA eventually desorbs from the SAM. The depiction of thermally induced spontaneous protein desorption enriches our understanding of reversible binding behavior of protein with NMs, and may provide new insights into the controlled release of protein drugs delivered by using nanocarriers under the regulation of high temperature.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shuai Wang
- College of informatics, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.,Department of Physics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
| | - Xinwen Ou
- Department of Physics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
| | - Ming Yi
- School of Mathematics and Physics, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China.
| | - Jingyuan Li
- Department of Physics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Weaver E, O'Connor E, Cole DK, Hooker A, Uddin S, Lamprou DA. Microfluidic-mediated self-assembly of phospholipids for the delivery of biologic molecules. Int J Pharm 2022; 611:121347. [PMID: 34890709 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
The encapsulation of biologic molecules using a microfluidic platform is a procedure that has been understudied but shows great promise from initial reported studies. The study focusses upon the encapsulation of bovine serum albumin (BSA) under various parameters and using multiple phospholipids to identify optimal conditions for the manufacturing of protein loaded lipid nanoparticles. Additionally, encapsulation of the enzyme trypsin (TRP) has been investigated to show the eligibility of the system to other biological medications. All liposomes were subject to rigorous physicochemical characterisation, including differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), to document the successful synthesis of the liposomes. Drug-loaded liposome stability was investigated over a 28-day period at 5 °C and 37 °C, which showed encouraging results for 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DPPC) at all concentrations of BSA used. The sample containing 1 mg/ml BSA grew by only 10% over the study, which considering liposomes should be affected highly by biologic adsorption, shows great promise for the formulations. Encapsulation and in vitro release studies showed improved loading capacity for BSA compared to conventional methods, whilst maintaining a concise controlled release of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Edward Weaver
- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK
| | - Edward O'Connor
- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK
| | - David K Cole
- Immunocore, 92 Park Dr, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4RY, UK
| | - Andrew Hooker
- Immunocore, 92 Park Dr, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4RY, UK
| | - Shahid Uddin
- Immunocore, 92 Park Dr, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4RY, UK
| | - Dimitrios A Lamprou
- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Johnson L, Aglas L, Soh WT, Geppert M, Hofer S, Hofstätter N, Briza P, Ferreira F, Weiss R, Brandstetter H, Duschl A, Himly M. Structural Alterations of Antigens at the Material Interface: An Early Decision Toolbox Facilitating Safe-by-Design Nanovaccine Development. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:10895. [PMID: 34639235 PMCID: PMC8509464 DOI: 10.3390/ijms221910895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Nanomaterials have found extensive interest in the development of novel vaccines, as adjuvants and/or carriers in vaccination platforms. Conjugation of protein antigens at the particle surface by non-covalent adsorption is the most widely used approach in licensed particulate vaccines. Hence, it is essential to understand proteins' structural integrity at the material interface in order to develop safe-by-design nanovaccines. In this study, we utilized two model proteins, the wild-type allergen Bet v 1 and its hypoallergenic fold variant (BM4), to compare SiO2 nanoparticles with Alhydrogel® as particulate systems. A set of biophysical and functional assays including circular dichroism spectroscopy and proteolytic degradation was used to examine the antigens' structural integrity at the material interface. Conjugation of both biomolecules to the particulate systems decreased their proteolytic stability. However, we observed qualitative and quantitative differences in antigen processing concomitant with differences in their fold stability. These changes further led to an alteration in IgE epitope recognition. Here, we propose a toolbox of biophysical and functional in vitro assays for the suitability assessment of nanomaterials in the early stages of vaccine development. These tools will aid in safe-by-design innovations and allow fine-tuning the properties of nanoparticle candidates to shape a specific immune response.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Martin Himly
- Department of Biosciences, University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (L.J.); (L.A.); (W.T.S.); (M.G.); (S.H.); (N.H.); (P.B.); (F.F.); (R.W.); (H.B.); (A.D.)
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Shi R, Li T, Wang K, He Y, Fu R, Yu R, Zhao P, Oh KC, Jiang Z, Hou J. Investigation of the consequences of ultrasound on the physicochemical, emulsification, and gelatinization characteristics of citric acid-treated whey protein isolate. J Dairy Sci 2021; 104:10628-10639. [PMID: 34304873 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-20171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
The effect of ultrasound (US) pretreatment (0, 200, 400, 600, and 800 W) on the physicochemical, emulsification, and gelatinization characteristics of citric acid (CA)-treated whey protein isolate (WPI) was investigated. Size exclusion chromatography demonstrated that when compared with untreated WPI, US pretreatment promoted production of more molecular polymers in the CA-treated WPI. There was a reduction in particle size of CA-treated WPI with the increase of US power (0-800 W), whereas its free sulfhydryl content, surface hydrophobicity, and intrinsic fluorescence strength increased. Furthermore, compared with untreated WPI, emulsifying ability index and emulsifying stability index of CA-treated WPI were increased by 14.04% and 10.10%, respectively, at 800 W. Accordingly, US pretreatment promoted the gel formation of CA-treated WPI, and its gel hardness was increased by 28.0% with US power ranging from 0 to 800 W. Therefore, US and CA treatment can be considered as an effective way to improve the emulsifying and gelatinization characteristics of WPI.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ruijie Shi
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Harbin, 150030, PR China
| | - Tong Li
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Harbin, 150030, PR China
| | - Kaili Wang
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Harbin, 150030, PR China
| | - Yanting He
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Harbin, 150030, PR China
| | - Runxiao Fu
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Harbin, 150030, PR China
| | - Rui Yu
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Harbin, 150030, PR China
| | - Panpan Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Harbin, 150030, PR China
| | - Kwang-Chol Oh
- Pyongyang Technology College of Food and Commodity, 999093, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
| | - Zhanmei Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Harbin, 150030, PR China.
| | - Juncai Hou
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Harbin, 150030, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Sivasubramanian R, Chen GH, Mackey HR. The effectiveness of divalent cation addition for highly saline activated sludge cultures: Influence of monovalent/divalent ratio and specific cations. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 274:129864. [PMID: 33979942 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Saline wastewaters are prevalent in various industries and pose challenges to stable biological treatment. Increasing monovalent cation concentrations are commonly reported to deteriorate treatment and settling performance, while divalent cations can enhance flocculation and settling. However, many previous studies were performed at relatively low salinities and reports conflict on whether concentrations of monovalent cations, divalent cations, or their ratio (M/D) are most critical. This study investigates whether addition of divalent cations shows the same benefits at high salinity (∼40 g NaCl.L-1) and whether divalent ion concentration or M/D is a better predictor of enhancement. Nine sequencing batch reactors were operated at 0.8 M NaCl or KCl monovalent salt concentration, and the concentration of divalent cations (Ca2+ and Mg2+) was varied. M/D was found to be the critical factor that consistently influenced sludge characteristics. It was particularly important in describing hydrophobicity, sludge volume index (SVI) and specific oxygen uptake rate (SOUR), with rpartial of -0.879, 0.971 and 0.966 respectively in models that had an r2adj greater than 0.93. Lower M/D also increased biomass concentrations and reduced extracellular polysaccharides, the latter which in turn correlated strongly with many shape and surface charge measures. The specific monovalent salt (Na+ or K+) influenced treatment performance, biomass concentrations, hydrophobicity, SOUR, extracellular protein and SVI. The specific divalent cation was only important in describing SVI, where Mg2+ was beneficial. Overall, this study shows that addition of divalent cations can greatly benefit high salinity activated sludge systems by improving the sludge structure, settling and organic removal.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Raghavendran Sivasubramanian
- Division of Sustainable Development, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
| | - Guang-Hao Chen
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China
| | - Hamish Robert Mackey
- Division of Sustainable Development, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar.
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Liu L, Dai Y, Qi Y. Preparation of Barbed ZnO Fibers and the Selective Adsorption Behavior for BSA. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:16438-16445. [PMID: 34235315 PMCID: PMC8246485 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c01454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
Abstract
ZnO electrospun nanofibers can act as seed fibers to fabricate multidentate barbed fibers perpendicular to the growth of the fibers using the chemical bath deposition (CBD) method. Fibers with a multirod morphology have a porous grid structure. The sample is easy to recover, and the nonpolar surface in the sample is sufficiently exposed. In the research of barbed fiber fabrication and adsorption on bovine serum albumin (BSA), the effects of different chemical bath conditions on the growth of ZnO nanorods were discussed. Barbed fibers with large slenderness ratios were obtained at a water content of 60 mL at 75 °C. Each milligram of barbed fibers can quickly adsorb about 162 μg of protein within 30 min. The adsorption activity of BSA between polar and nonpolar ZnO surfaces was also studied. The selective adsorption behavior of BSA on the nonpolar surface was revealed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Liu Liu
- Institute
of Materials Physics and Chemistry, School of Materials Science and
Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, China
| | - Yuxiang Dai
- Institute
of Materials Physics and Chemistry, School of Materials Science and
Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, China
- . Tel: +86-15943015856
| | - Yang Qi
- Institute
of Materials Physics and Chemistry, School of Materials Science and
Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, China
- Key
Laboratory for Anisotropy and Texture of Materials, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, China
- . Tel: +86-24-83691993 and +86-15041206655
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Ma Y, Zydney AL, Wang R, Chew JW. Molecular dynamics study on membrane fouling by oppositely charged proteins. AIChE J 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/aic.17335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Yunqiao Ma
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Nanyang Technological University Singapore Singapore
- Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute Nanyang Technological University Singapore Singapore
| | - Andrew L. Zydney
- Department of Chemical Engineering The Pennsylvania State University University Park Pennsylvania USA
| | - Rong Wang
- Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute Nanyang Technological University Singapore Singapore
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Nanyang Technological University Singapore Singapore
| | - Jia Wei Chew
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Nanyang Technological University Singapore Singapore
- Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute Nanyang Technological University Singapore Singapore
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Lin YP, Li IC, Chou PI. Dissolution of PbS, CuS, and ZnS in oxic waters: effects of adsorbed natural organic matter. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:18102-18110. [PMID: 33410012 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-11970-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Metal sulfides serve as sinks of toxic heavy metals in anoxic sediments. Suspension of metal sulfides to oxic water columns may cause their oxidative dissolution, leading to the release of toxic heavy metal ions. Ubiquitous natural organic matter (NOM) could adsorb on the surfaces of metal sulfides and influence their dissolution. In this study, the dissolution of suspended PbS, CuS, and ZnS with different levels of adsorbed NOM was investigated. The rates of metal release showed the following order after normalization by the available surface areas: PbS > CuS > ZnS. The adsorbed NOM was found to inhibit the oxidative dissolution of PbS and ZnS; the degree of inhibition was enhanced by increased levels of NOM adsorption. In contrast, the dissolution of CuS was found to increase and then decrease with increased levels of NOM adsorption. These results show that adsorbed NOM can promote metal release via ligand-induced dissolution, as well as inhibit metal release by forming a barrier against oxygen and proton attacks. The relative importance of these processes is metal specific and governs the overall impacts of NOM adsorption on the dissolution of metal sulfides. The results imply that remobilization of heavy metals from contaminated sediments during intensified storm events should be carefully evaluated in terms of metals of concern and levels of organic matter adsorption.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yi-Pin Lin
- Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
- NTU Research Center for Future Earth, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
| | - I-Chia Li
- Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
| | - Ping-I Chou
- Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Affiliation(s)
- Yunqiao Ma
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Nanyang Technological University Singapore Singapore
- Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute Nanyang Technological University Singapore Singapore
| | - Andrew L. Zydney
- Department of Chemical Engineering The Pennsylvania State University University Park Pennsylvania USA
| | - Jia Wei Chew
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Nanyang Technological University Singapore Singapore
- Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute Nanyang Technological University Singapore Singapore
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Rae JM, Jachimska B. Analysis of dendrimer-protein interactions and their implications on potential applications of dendrimers in nanomedicine. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:2703-2713. [PMID: 33496716 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr07607d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
Abstract
This work addresses how G5.5 PAMAM dendrimers form complexes with bovine serum albumin (BSA). Analytical techniques, such as UV-vis spectrophotometry, dynamic light scattering, electrophoretic mobility, quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D), circular dichroism (CD), and contact angle were used to analyze the properties of the dendrimers systems. The binding of protein to dendrimers can alter the structure, mobility, conformation and functional activity of the dendrimer. The results show that BSA interactions with G5.5 dendrimer carriers are driven both by electrostatic and hydrophobic forces. Dendrimer surface charge is reduced upon contact with the protein. The protein shell formed on the surface of the carrier is very stable as evidenced by the QCM-D measurements. On the other hand, the CD spectra indicates a change in the secondary structure of the protein. The size of the changes is significantly dependent on the ratio of protein to dendrimer. Understanding the mechanism of interaction of potential carriers with proteins is important for their internalization into the cell.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- James Magnus Rae
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Strathclyde, 75 Montrose Street, Glasgow G1 1XJ, UK
| | - Barbara Jachimska
- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, PL-30239 Krakow, Poland.
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Milyaeva OY. Dynamic Surface Properties of Solutions of Bovine Serum Albumin Complexes with Silica Nanoparticles. COLLOID JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1134/s1061933x20050117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
|
35
|
Du F, Qiao B, Nguyen TD, Vincent MP, Bobbala S, Yi S, Lescott C, Dravid VP, Olvera de la Cruz M, Scott EA. Homopolymer self-assembly of poly(propylene sulfone) hydrogels via dynamic noncovalent sulfone-sulfone bonding. Nat Commun 2020; 11:4896. [PMID: 32994414 PMCID: PMC7525563 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-18657-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Natural biomolecules such as peptides and DNA can dynamically self-organize into diverse hierarchical structures. Mimicry of this homopolymer self-assembly using synthetic systems has remained limited but would be advantageous for the design of adaptive bio/nanomaterials. Here, we report both experiments and simulations on the dynamic network self-assembly and subsequent collapse of the synthetic homopolymer poly(propylene sulfone). The assembly is directed by dynamic noncovalent sulfone–sulfone bonds that are susceptible to solvent polarity. The hydration history, specified by the stepwise increase in water ratio within lower polarity water-miscible solvents like dimethylsulfoxide, controls the homopolymer assembly into crystalline frameworks or uniform nanostructured hydrogels of spherical, vesicular, or cylindrical morphologies. These electrostatic hydrogels have a high affinity for a wide range of organic solutes, achieving >95% encapsulation efficiency for hydrophilic small molecules and biologics. This system validates sulfone–sulfone bonding for dynamic self-assembly, presenting a robust platform for controllable gelation, nanofabrication, and molecular encapsulation. Natural biomolecules such as peptides and DNA can dynamically self-organize into diverse hierarchical structures. Here the authors report experiments and simulations on the dynamic network self-assembly and subsequent collapse of the synthetic homopolymer poly(propylene sulfone).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fanfan Du
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA.,Simpson Querrey Institute, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
| | - Baofu Qiao
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
| | - Trung Dac Nguyen
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
| | - Michael P Vincent
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
| | - Sharan Bobbala
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
| | - Sijia Yi
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
| | - Chamille Lescott
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
| | - Vinayak P Dravid
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
| | - Monica Olvera de la Cruz
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA.,Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA.,Chemistry of Life Processes Institute, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA.,Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences Program, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
| | - Evan Alexander Scott
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA. .,Simpson Querrey Institute, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA. .,Chemistry of Life Processes Institute, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA. .,Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences Program, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA. .,Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Theivendran S, Tang J, Lei C, Yang Y, Song H, Gu Z, Wang Y, Yang Y, Jin L, Yu C. Post translational modification-assisted cancer immunotherapy for effective breast cancer treatment. Chem Sci 2020; 11:10421-10430. [PMID: 34123182 PMCID: PMC8162284 DOI: 10.1039/d0sc02803g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Post translational modifications (PTM) such as phosphorylation are often correlated with tumorigenesis and malignancy in breast cancer. Herein, we report a PTM-assisted strategy as a simplified version of a personalized cancer vaccine for enhanced cancer immunotherapy. Titanium modified dendritic mesoporous silica nanoparticles (TiDMSN) are applied to assist the specific enrichment of phosphorylated tumor antigens released upon immunogenic cell death. This strategy significantly improved the tumor inhibition efficacy in a bilateral breast cancer model and the expansion of both CD8+ and CD4+ T cells in the distant tumor site. The nanotechnology based PTM-assisted strategy provides a simple and generalizable methodology for effective personalized cancer immunotherapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shevanuja Theivendran
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland QLD 4072 Australia
| | - Jie Tang
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland QLD 4072 Australia
| | - Chang Lei
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland QLD 4072 Australia
| | - Yannan Yang
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland QLD 4072 Australia
| | - Hao Song
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland QLD 4072 Australia
| | - Zhengying Gu
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland QLD 4072 Australia
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University Shanghai 200241 China
| | - Yue Wang
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland QLD 4072 Australia
| | - Yang Yang
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland QLD 4072 Australia
| | - Lei Jin
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle NSW 2308 Australia
| | - Chengzhong Yu
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland QLD 4072 Australia
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University Shanghai 200241 China
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
A comprehensive study on the effect of bentonite fining on wine charged model molecules. Food Chem 2020; 338:127840. [PMID: 32822903 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
Abstract
In bottled wines, haze and turbidity are phenomena to be avoided. Since bentonite fining is a common process to clarify wines removing heat unstable proteins, a theoretical study on the adsorption of three Charged Model Molecules (CMMs, egg albumin, polyphenols and riboflavin) was carried out to deep comprehend this chemical phenomenon. Four bentonites were adopted and finely characterized together with the potential release of Na+ and Ca2+ cations, revealing suitable for RT albumin removal within 120 min. Better results in terms of adsorbed quantity were achieved by adopting 12%v/v EtOH/H2O solvent and by swelling bentonites for 24 h before use. With the most performing sample (Na/Ca_0.27), a comprehensive study on simultaneous adsorption of the three CMMs was performed, resulting in polyphenols adsorption increase due to their interactions with albumin. Notwithstanding the majority of albumin and riboflavin was successfully removed, ca. 40-50% of tested polyphenols was preserved.
Collapse
|
38
|
Zhang Y, Xu J, Yang Y, Sun B, Wang K, Zhu L. Impacts of Proteins on Dissolution and Sulfidation of Silver Nanowires in an Aquatic Environment: Importance of Surface Charges. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2020; 54:5560-5568. [PMID: 32259435 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c00461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
With increasing utilization of silver nanomaterials, growing concerns are raised on their deleterious effects to the environment. Once discharged in an aquatic environment, the interactions between silver nanowires (AgNWs) and proteins may significantly affect the environmental behaviors, fate, and toxicities of AgNWs. In the present study, three representative model proteins, including ovalbumin (OVA), bovine serum albumin (BSA), and lysozyme (LYZ), were applied to investigate the impacts of the interactions between proteins and AgNWs on the transformations (oxidative dissolution and sulfidation) of AgNWs in an aquatic environment. Fluorescence spectroscopy and isothermal titration calorimetry analyses indicated that there was very weak interaction between OVA or BSA and AgNWs, but there was a strong interaction between the positively charged LYZ and the negatively charged AgNWs. The presence of LYZ not only reversed the surface charge of AgNWs but also resulted in the breakup of the nanowire structure and increased the reactive surface area. The positively charged surface of AgNWs in the presence of LYZ favored the access of sulfide ions. As a consequence, the kinetics of oxidative dissolution and sulfidation of AgNWs were not affected by OVA and BSA but were significantly facilitated by LYZ. The results shed light on the important roles of electrostatic interactions between AgNWs and proteins, which may have important implications for evaluating the fate and effects of silver nanomaterials in complicated environments.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yinqing Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
| | - Jinliang Xu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
| | - Yi Yang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
| | - Binbin Sun
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
| | - Kunkun Wang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
| | - Lingyan Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Guria S, Ghosh A, Upadhyay P, Das MK, Mishra T, Adhikary A, Adhikari S. Small-Molecule Probe for Sensing Serum Albumin with Consequential Self-Assembly as a Fluorescent Organic Nanoparticle for Bioimaging and Drug-Delivery Applications. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:3099-3113. [PMID: 35025354 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Subhajit Guria
- Department of Chemistry, University of Calcutta, 92, A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700009, West Bengal, India
| | - Avijit Ghosh
- Centre for Research in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (CRNN), University of Calcutta, Technology Campus, Sector-III, Block-JD 2, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700098, West Bengal, India
| | - Priyanka Upadhyay
- Centre for Research in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (CRNN), University of Calcutta, Technology Campus, Sector-III, Block-JD 2, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700098, West Bengal, India
| | - Manas kumar Das
- Department of Chemistry, University of Calcutta, 92, A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700009, West Bengal, India
| | - Tanushree Mishra
- Department of Chemistry, University of Calcutta, 92, A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700009, West Bengal, India
| | - Arghya Adhikary
- Centre for Research in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (CRNN), University of Calcutta, Technology Campus, Sector-III, Block-JD 2, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700098, West Bengal, India
| | - Susanta Adhikari
- Department of Chemistry, University of Calcutta, 92, A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700009, West Bengal, India
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Bolivar JM, Nidetzky B. On the relationship between structure and catalytic effectiveness in solid surface-immobilized enzymes: Advances in methodology and the quest for a single-molecule perspective. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-PROTEINS AND PROTEOMICS 2019; 1868:140333. [PMID: 31778816 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbapap.2019.140333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2019] [Revised: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
The integration of enzymes with solid materials is important in many biotechnological applications, including the use of immobilized enzymes for biocatalytic synthesis. The development of functional enzyme-material composites is restrained by the lack of molecular-level insight into the behavior of enzymes in confined, surface-near environments. Here, we review recent advances in surface-sensitive spectroscopic techniques that push boundaries for the determination of enzyme structure and orientation at the solid-liquid interface. We discuss recent evidence from single-molecule studies showing that analyses sensitive to the temporal and spatial heterogeneities in immobilized enzymes can succeed in disentangling the effects of conformational stability and active-site accessibility on activity. Different immobilization methods involve distinct trade-off between these effects, thus emphasizing the need for a holistic (systems) view of immobilized enzymes for the rational development of practical biocatalysts.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Juan M Bolivar
- Institute of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, Graz University of Technology, NAWI Graz, Petersgasse 12, A-8010 Graz, Austria; Austrian Centre of Industrial Biotechnology, Petersgasse 12, A-8010 Graz, Austria; Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
| | - Bernd Nidetzky
- Institute of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, Graz University of Technology, NAWI Graz, Petersgasse 12, A-8010 Graz, Austria; Austrian Centre of Industrial Biotechnology, Petersgasse 12, A-8010 Graz, Austria.
| |
Collapse
|
41
|
Lin X, Pan Q, He Y. In situ detection of protein corona on single particle by rotational diffusivity. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:18367-18374. [PMID: 31573584 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr06072c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Since the formation of protein corona inevitably leads to an increase in the particle size, it is important to develop technologies enabling in situ monitoring of the size change of nanoparticles. Traditional diffusion-based methods for particle size measurement focused on the translational diffusion coefficient; however, the detection sensitivity can be improved by determining the rotational diffusion coefficient, which has a cubic dependence on the particle radius. Here, using an optically anisotropic gold nanorod as the rotational probe and using high-speed dark-field microscopy, we can extract the rotational diffusion coefficient of a single nanorod and monitor the size change induced by the formation of protein corona in situ in real time. We successfully determined the thermodynamic parameters for the interactions between AuNRs with BSA and fibrinogen, and also studied corona formation in complex media and with AuNRs with different surface chemistry. This work would provide new avenues for the study of interactions between nanomedicines and proteins.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xijian Lin
- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
42
|
Wu L, Ji X, Kong J. Polymer-Coated Mesoporous Carbon as Enzyme Platform for Oxidation of Bisphenol A in Organic Solvents. ACS OMEGA 2019; 4:16409-16417. [PMID: 31616819 PMCID: PMC6787886 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b01945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
Abstract
Bisphenol A (BPA) is not only a widely used chemical but also a toxic pollutant, and its biodegradation in an aqueous environment is hard due to its near insolubility in water. While the enzyme tyrosinase can oxidize BPA in organic solvents, it does so only very slowly. In the present study, we have found that in toluene the catalytic activity of tyrosinase deposited onto coated mesoporous carbon is significantly enhanced when the support is precoated with polyethylenimine. The resultant enzymatically formed o-quinone is both easily recoverable and potentially useful monomer. As a particular example, the o-quinone readily reacts with diamine in toluene to form poly(amino-quinone) polymers, which are suitable for anticorrosion, energy storage, or biosensor applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lidong Wu
- Key
Laboratory of Control of Quality and Safety for Aquatic Products,
Ministry of Agriculture, Chinese Academy
of Fishery Sciences, Beijing 100141, China
- Department of Chemistry and Department of Research Laboratory of Electronics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
| | - Xiang Ji
- Department of Chemistry and Department of Research Laboratory of Electronics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
| | - Jing Kong
- Department of Chemistry and Department of Research Laboratory of Electronics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
| |
Collapse
|
43
|
Zhai H, Wang L, Putnis CV. Molecular-Scale Investigations Reveal Noncovalent Bonding Underlying the Adsorption of Environmental DNA on Mica. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2019; 53:11251-11259. [PMID: 31478650 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b04064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Mineral-soil organic matter (SOM including DNA, proteins, and polysaccharides) associations formed through various interactions, play a key role in regulating long-term SOM preservation. The mechanisms underlying DNA-mineral and DNA-protein/polysaccharide interactions at nanometer and molecular scales in environmentally relevant solutions remain uncertain. Here, we present a model mineral-SOM system consisting of mineral (mica)-nucleic acid (environmental DNA, eDNA)/protein (bovine serum albumin)/polysaccharide (alginate), and combine atomic force microscopy (AFM)-based dynamic force spectroscopy and PeakForce quantitative nanomechanical mapping using DNA-decorated tips. Single-molecule binding and adhesion force of eDNA to mineral and to mineral adsorbed by protein/polysaccharide reveal the noncovalent bonds and that systematically changing ion compositions, ionic strength, and pH result in significant differences in organic-organic and organic-mineral binding energies. Consistent with the bond-strength measurements, protein, rather than polysaccharide, promotes mineral-bound DNA molecules by ex situ AFM deposition observations in relatively high concentrations of divalent cation-containing acidic solutions. These molecular-scale determinations and nanoscale observations should substantially improve our understanding of how environmental factors influence the organic-mineral interfacial interactions through the synergy of collective noncovalent and/or covalent bonds in mineral-organic associations.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hang Zhai
- College of Resources and Environment , Huazhong Agricultural University , Wuhan 430070 , China
| | - Lijun Wang
- College of Resources and Environment , Huazhong Agricultural University , Wuhan 430070 , China
| | - Christine V Putnis
- Institut für Mineralogie , University of Münster , 48149 Münster , Germany
- Department of Chemistry , Curtin University , Perth 6845 , Australia
| |
Collapse
|
44
|
Uskoković V, Tang S, Wu VM. Targeted magnetic separation of biomolecules and cells using earthicle-based ferrofluids. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:11236-11253. [PMID: 31161186 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr01579e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Targeting specific molecular or cell populations within single tissues or multicomponent in vitro systems is a most sought goal in biomedicine. Here we report on targeted magnetic separation of cells and biomolecules using a ferrofluid comprising superparamagnetic iron-oxide/silicate/carbon core/shell/crust nanoparticles in combination with a handheld, 2.5 cm3 NdFeB magnet (≤180 mT) and one minute exposure time. Ferrofluids were highly effective at separating (i) biomolecules, (ii) bacteria and (iii) eukaryotic cells from solutions, and they also exhibited selectivity in the separation of all three families of entities. Specifically, they were more effective at separating the negatively charged protein, albumin in the presence of the external magnetic field, but were more effective at precipitating the positively charged protein, lysozyme without the application of the external field. Because of the more effective sorption of proteins than carbohydrates on carbon and the shielding of peptidoglycans by the transmembrane proteins and hydrophilic heads of the outer membrane amphiphiles in Gram-negative bacteria, they were separated more effectively than their Gram-positive counterparts. Ferrofluids were also more efficient at separating the clinical isolate, methicillin-resistant version of S. aureus (MRSA) than its regular, lab strain and the effect is thought to be due to structural changes to the cell envelope caused by the overexpression of efflux pumps or by the higher rate of conjugation conditioning horizontal gene transfer in MRSA than in the regular, nonresistant strain. Ferrofluids also displayed a greater affinity for the cancer cells than for the normal, primary cells and allowed for targeted separation of the former after the cells were allowed to uptake the nanoparticles for 24 h. This selectivity should allow for an effective separation of cancer cells interspersed within a healthy cell population. Interaction with bacterial and eukaryotic cells was driven neither by electrostatic attraction nor chemisorption, but by weaker, van der Waals and π-interactions. Adsorption was also endothermic, irreversible for the most part, and more favorable at high concentrations, as inferred by comparison with Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin and Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherms. These targeted effects are relevant for numerous fields of biomedicine and biotechnologies and require further insight for optimization and translation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Vuk Uskoković
- Advanced Materials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 60607, USA. and Advanced Materials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Center for Targeted Drug Delivery, Chapman University, Irvine, CA 92618-1908, USA
| | - Sean Tang
- Advanced Materials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Center for Targeted Drug Delivery, Chapman University, Irvine, CA 92618-1908, USA
| | - Victoria M Wu
- Advanced Materials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Center for Targeted Drug Delivery, Chapman University, Irvine, CA 92618-1908, USA
| |
Collapse
|
45
|
Wang H, Johs A, Browning JF, Tennant DA, Liang L. Electrochemical properties of the interaction between cytochrome c and a hematite nanowire array electrode. Bioelectrochemistry 2019; 129:162-169. [PMID: 31176253 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2019.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Revised: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
We investigate the interaction of horse heart cytochrome c (cyt c) with hematite nanowire array electrodes by cyclic voltammetry to study the electron transfer between redox active proteins and mineral surfaces. Using this model system, we quantify electron transfer rates between cyt c and hematite under varying electric potential and pH conditions. The results are consistent with two cyt c conformations adsorbed at the hematite surface: the native and a partially unfolded form. The partially unfolded protein maintained redox activity, but at a lower redox potential than the native protein. Adsorption of cyt c allowed direct electron transfer between cyt c and hematite, with an interfacial electron transfer rate, k°ET, of 0.4 s-1 for the native form and 0.55 s-1 for the partially unfolded protein at pH 7.07. At pH 4.66, protein adsorption decreased compared to neutral pH and the fraction of partially unfolded protein increased. Additionally, the diffusion controlled electron transfer rate between hematite and the electron shuttling compound anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonate (AQDS) was determined to be k°ET = 8.0·10-3 cm·s-1 at pH 7.07. Modulation of electron transfer rates as a result of conformational changes by redox active proteins has broad implications for describing chemical transformations at biological-mineral interfaces.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hanyu Wang
- Neutron Scattering Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA
| | - Alexander Johs
- Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA
| | - James F Browning
- Neutron Scattering Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA
| | - David Alan Tennant
- Materials Science and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA
| | - Liyuan Liang
- Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
46
|
|
47
|
Molecular simulation of protein adsorption and conformation at gas-liquid, liquid–liquid and solid–liquid interfaces. Curr Opin Colloid Interface Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cocis.2018.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
|
48
|
|
49
|
Quan X, Liu J, Zhou J. Multiscale modeling and simulations of protein adsorption: progresses and perspectives. Curr Opin Colloid Interface Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cocis.2018.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
|
50
|
Lewin Y, Neupärtl M, Golghalyani V, Karas M. Proteomic Sample Preparation through Extraction by Unspecific Adsorption on Silica Beads for ArgC-like Digestion. J Proteome Res 2019; 18:1289-1298. [PMID: 30698437 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.8b00882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Sample preparation for mass-spectrometry-based proteomic analyses usually requires intricate, multistep workflows that are often limited in capacity or suffer from sample loss. Here, we introduce a lean adsorption-based protocol (ABP) for the extraction of proteins from fresh cell lysates that enables us to modify and tag protein samples under harsh conditions, such as organic solvents, high salt concentrations, or low pH values. This offers high versatility while also reducing the required steps in the preparation process significantly. Protein identifications are slightly increased compared to traditional acetone precipitation followed by an in-solution digestion (AP/IS) or filter aided sample preparation (FASP) and proved complementary to both methods regarding proteome coverage. When combined with ArgC-like digestion, this approach delivered 5386 uniquely identified proteins, a substantial increase of 18.27% over tryptic digestion (4554), while decreasing spectra complexity due to a lower number of peptide to spectra matches per protein and the number of missed cleaved peptides. In addition, an increased number of identified membrane proteins and histones as well as improved fragmentation and intensity coverage were observed through comprehensive data analysis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yannik Lewin
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry , Goethe-University , Frankfurt am Main 60438 , Germany
| | - Moritz Neupärtl
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry , Goethe-University , Frankfurt am Main 60438 , Germany
| | - Vahid Golghalyani
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry , Goethe-University , Frankfurt am Main 60438 , Germany.,Biopharmaceutical Development, Analytical Sciences , MedImmune, Ltd. , Granta Park, Great Abington CB21 6GH , United Kingdom
| | - Michael Karas
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry , Goethe-University , Frankfurt am Main 60438 , Germany
| |
Collapse
|