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Brahma D, Sarangi AN, Kaushik R, Gupta AN. Oxidative stress induced conformational changes of human serum albumin. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:8528-8538. [PMID: 38411624 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp00059e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Oxidative stress, generated by reactive oxygen species (ROS), is responsible for the loss of structure and functionality of proteins and is associated with several aging-related diseases. Here, we report an in vitro study to gauge the effect of ROS on the structural rearrangement of human serum albumin (HSA), a plasma protein, through metal-catalyzed oxidation (MCO) at physiological temperature through various biophysical techniques like UV-vis absorption, circular dichroism (CD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), MALDI-TOF, FTIR, and Raman spectroscopy. The UV-vis spectra of oxidized HSA show an early blueshift, signifying the unfolding of the protein because of ROS followed by the broadening of the absorption peak at a longer time. The DSC data corroborate the observation, revealing an exothermic transition for the oxidized sample at a longer time, suggesting in situ aggregation. The CD and FTIR spectra indicate the associated secondary structural changes occurring with time, depicting the variation of the helical content of HSA. The amide-III analysis of Raman data also complements the structural changes, and MALDI-TOF data show the mass distribution with time. Overall, this work might help determine the effect of oxidation on the biological activity of serum albumin as it can impact the physiological properties of HSA.
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- Debdip Brahma
- Biophysics and Soft Matter Laboratory, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
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- Biophysics and Soft Matter Laboratory, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
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- Biophysics and Soft Matter Laboratory, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
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- Biophysics and Soft Matter Laboratory, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
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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]
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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.
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- Paulina Tworek
- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239, Krakow, Poland
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239, Krakow, Poland
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Biophysical Microstructures, Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, 31-342, Krakow, Poland
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239, Krakow, Poland
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Riaz S, Siddiqui S, Abul Qais F, Mateen S, Moin S. Inhibitory effect of baicalein against glycation in HSA: an in vitro approach. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:935-947. [PMID: 37098813 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2201856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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Hyperglycaemia accelerates the aging process significantly. Diabetes problems can be mitigated by inhibiting glycation. To learn more about glycation and antiglycation mediated by methyl glyoxal and baicalein, we studied human serum albumin as a model protein. A Methylglyoxal (MGO) incubation period of seven days at 37 degrees Celsius induced glycation of Human Serum Albumin.s Hyperchromicity, decreased tryptophan and intrinsic fluorescence, increased AGE-specific fluorescence, and reduced mobility were all seen in glycated human serum albumin (MGO-HSA) in sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and then far ultraviolet dichroism were used to detect secondary and tertiary structural perturbations (CD). The Congo red assay (CR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) all verified the presence of amyloid-like clumps. Structure (carbonyl groups on ketoamine moieties) (CO), physiological problems including diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease, etc. are linked to the structural and functional changes in glycated HSA, as proven by these studies.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Sana Riaz
- Department of Biochemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Faculty of Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Faculty of Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Faculty of Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Faculty of Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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Tarannum A, Arif Z, Mustafa M, Abul Qais F, Habib S, Uddin M, Alam K. Studies on the synergistic action of methylglyoxal and peroxynitrite on structure and function of human serum albumin. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:67-80. [PMID: 34842044 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2021.2003865] [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: 01/03/2023]
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Albumin, an important serum protein, is continuously exposed to various oxidizing/nitrating and glycating agents. Depending upon the nature/concentration of reactive species present, the protein may be glycated, oxidized/nitroxidized or glyco-nitro-oxidized. Peroxynitrite is a powerful nitroxidant and has been reported to damage a wide array of macromolecules. On the other hand, methylglyoxal is a very strong reactive dicarbonyl and a potent precursor for the formation of advanced glycation end products under pathological conditions. In certain pathological conditions albumin may be modified by peroxynitrite and methylglyoxal simultaneously. There is dearth of literature suggests that structural/conformational and functional alteration in albumin upon glycation and oxidation/nitroxidation, however the alterations produced by glyco-nitro-oxidation has not yet been explored. Therefore, in this study, simultaneous effect of glycation and nitroxidation on the structure and conformation, vis-a-vis function of albumin was explored. Glyco-nitro-oxidized albumin showed decreased free amino acid content together with decreased affinity of albumin towards cobalt. Molecular docking model and molecular dynamic simulations showed close interaction and formation of stable complexes between methylglyoxal, peroxynitrite and albumin. Formation of carboxymethyl lysine and 3-nitrotyrosine in glyco-nitro-oxidized albumin were confirmed by MALDI-TOF MS and UP-LC MS. Aggregate formation in glyco-nitro-oxidized albumin was visualized by transmission electron microscopy. On the basis of these results, it may be speculated that, albumin modified with endogenously generated methylglyoxal and peroxynitrite might be a driving factor in the progression of heightened inflammatory autoimmune responses. The work presents a ground to study the role of glyco-nitro-oxidized albumin in the pathogenesis and progression of various autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis. Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Akhlas Tarannum
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Dept of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Albumin replacement therapy in immunocompromised patients with sepsis - Secondary analysis of the ALBIOS trial. J Crit Care 2021; 63:83-91. [PMID: 33636427 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2021.01.016] [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: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND The best fluid replacement strategy and the role of albumin in immunocompromised patients with sepsis is unclear. METHODS We performed a secondary analysis of immunocompromised patients enrolled in the ALBIOS trial which randomized patients with severe sepsis or septic shock to receive either 20% albumin (target 30 g per liter or more) and crystalloid or crystalloid alone during ICU stay. RESULTS Of 1818 patients originally enrolled, 304 (16.4%) were immunocompromised. One-hundred-thirty-nine (45.7%) patients were randomized in the albumin while 165 (54.2%) in the crystalloid group. At 90 days, 69 (49.6%) in the albumin group and 89 (53.9%) in the crystalloids group died (hazard ratio - HR - 0.94; 95% CI 0.69-1.29). No differences were observed with regards to 28-day mortality, SOFA score (and sub-scores), length of stay in the ICU and in the hospital, proportion of patients who had developed acute kidney injury or received renal replacement therapy, duration of mechanical ventilation. Albumin was not independently associated with a higher or lower 90-day mortality (HR 0.979, 95% CI 0.709-1.352) as compared to crystalloid. CONCLUSION Albumin replacement during the ICU stay, as compared with crystalloids alone, did not affect clinical outcomes in a cohort of immunocompromised patients with sepsis.
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Zhang C, Guan J, Zhang J, Yang J, Wang X, Peng X. Protective effects of three structurally similar polyphenolic compounds against oxidative damage and their binding properties to human serum albumin. Food Chem 2021; 349:129118. [PMID: 33556725 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Brazilin (Bra), hematoxylin (Hto) and hematein (Hte) are structurally similar polyphenols having rich biological activities, but their antioxidant ability has not been well studied. Here, their protective ability against human serum albumin (HSA) oxidative degradation were investigated using 2,2'-Azobis (2-methylpropionamidine) dihydrochloride (AAPH), NaClO and Fenton like reactions methods. The results indicated that polyphenols inhibited the oxidative injuries of HSA in the order: Hto > Bra > Hte. Additionally, the biological effects of polyphenols were mostly influenced by their binding to protein. Therefore, the structure-affinity relationships of polyphenols binding to HSA were also explored. Fluorescence experiments indicated that polyphenols bound to HSA through static quenching mechanism. Furthermore, some conformational changes of HSA could be observed in the presence of polyphenols. Altogether, molecular structure of polyphenols played a significant role in their protective effect against HSA oxidative damage and binding ability, which provided fundamental insights into their application as health care foods.
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- Chuanying Zhang
- School of Life Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Function and Application of Biological Macromolecular Structures, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China.
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Sanz MG, Schnider DR, Mealey KA. Relative Deficiency in Albumin Methionine Content is Associated With Decreased Antioxidant Capacity of Equine Plasma. J Equine Vet Sci 2020; 96:103277. [PMID: 33349399 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2020.103277] [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: 12/16/2019] [Revised: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Relative to other species, horses seem particularly susceptible to oxidative stress. Plasma albumin plays an important role in preventing oxidative damage, in part due to its methionine (MET) content. Equine albumin is highly unusual in that it contains no MET residues. Whether or not this causes deficient antioxidant capacity in equine plasma relative to that of other species has not yet been explored. The objective of this study was to compare the redox status of equine (no MET) to that of bovine (moderate amount of MET) plasma. Plasma was collected from healthy, nonpregnant Quarter Horse mares (n = 10) and adult, healthy, nonpregnant, dried Holstein cows (n = 15). Measures of total antioxidant capacity and oxidative stress were assessed for each plasma sample using multiple commercially available assays: total antioxidant capacity, thiol detection, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, and advanced oxidation protein products. Plasma from horses had significantly (P < .05) lower thiol content and thiobarbituric and reactive substances and higher advanced oxidation protein products than plasma from cattle. A difference in total antioxidant capacity was not observed; however, our study was underpowered to establish a meaningful comparison. Based on these findings, the lack of MET in equine albumin appears to translate to a lower antioxidant capacity of equine plasma. Our findings are consistent with previous reports in other species that identify MET as having an important role in the antioxidant capacity of albumin. Our results also highlight the complex system of antioxidant defenses in plasma that counteract the harmful effects of oxidants.
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- Macarena G Sanz
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
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Dicko C, Engberg A, Houston JE, Jackson AJ, Pettersson A, Dalgliesh RM, Akeroyd FA, Venero DA, Rogers SE, Martel A, Porcar L, Rennie AR. NUrF-Optimization of in situ UV-vis and fluorescence and autonomous characterization techniques with small-angle neutron scattering instrumentation. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2020; 91:075111. [PMID: 32752852 DOI: 10.1063/5.0011325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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We have designed, built, and validated a (quasi)-simultaneous measurement platform called NUrF, which consists of neutron small-angle scattering, UV-visible, fluorescence, and densitometry techniques. In this contribution, we illustrate the concept and benefits of the NUrF setup combined with high-performance liquid chromatography pumps to automate the preparation and measurement of a mixture series of Brij35 nonionic surfactants with perfluorononanoic acid in the presence of a reporter fluorophore (pyrene).
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- Cedric Dicko
- Chemistry Department, Lund University, Lund 221 00, Sweden
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- Centre for Neutron Scattering, Uppsala University, Uppsala 751 20, Sweden
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- ISIS Neutron and Muon Source-STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot OX11 0QX, United Kingdom
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- ISIS Neutron and Muon Source-STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot OX11 0QX, United Kingdom
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- ISIS Neutron and Muon Source-STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot OX11 0QX, United Kingdom
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- ISIS Neutron and Muon Source-STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot OX11 0QX, United Kingdom
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- Institut Laue Langevin, Grenoble 38000, France
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- Centre for Neutron Scattering, Uppsala University, Uppsala 751 20, Sweden
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Del Giudice A, Galantini L, Dicko C, Pavel NV. The effect of fatty acid binding in the acid isomerizations of albumin investigated with a continuous acidification method. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2018; 168:109-116. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2018.03.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2018] [Revised: 03/21/2018] [Accepted: 03/24/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Ferrer R, Mateu X, Maseda E, Yébenes JC, Aldecoa C, De Haro C, Ruiz-Rodriguez JC, Garnacho-Montero J. Non-oncotic properties of albumin. A multidisciplinary vision about the implications for critically ill patients. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2017; 11:125-137. [PMID: 29219627 DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2018.1412827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Effective resuscitation with human albumin solutions is achieved with less fluid than with crystalloid solutions. However, the role of albumin in today's critical care unit is also linked to its multiple pharmacological effects. Areas covered: The potential clinical benefits of albumin in select populations of critically ill patients like sepsis seem related to immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects, antibiotic transportation and endothelial stabilization. Albumin transports many drugs used in critically ill patients. Such binding to albumin is frequently lessened in critically ill patients with hypoalbuminemia. These changes could result in sub-optimal treatment. Albumin has immunomodulatory capacity by binding several bacterial products. Albumin also influences vascular integrity, contributing to the maintenance of the normal capillary permeability. Moreover, the albumin molecule encompasses several antioxidant properties, thereby significantly reducing re-oxygenation injury, which is especially important in sepsis. In fact, most studies of albumin administration are a combination of a degree of resuscitation with a degree of maintenance or supplementation of albumin. Expert commentary: The potential clinical benefits of the use of albumin in selected critically ill patients such as sepsis seem related to its immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects, antioxidant properties, antibiotic transportation and endothelial stabilization. Additional studies are warranted to further elucidate the underlying physiologic and molecular rationale.
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- Ricard Ferrer
- a Intensive Care Department , Vall d'Hebron University Hospital; Shock, Organ Dysfunction and Resuscitation Research Group (SODIR), Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca , Barcelona , Spain
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- b Pharmacy Department , Hospital del Mar , Barcelona , Spain
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- c Anesthesiology and Resuscitation Department , La Paz University Hospital , Madrid , Spain
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- e Anesthesiology and Resuscitation Department , Río Hortega Hospital , Valladolid , Spain
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- a Intensive Care Department , Vall d'Hebron University Hospital; Shock, Organ Dysfunction and Resuscitation Research Group (SODIR), Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca , Barcelona , Spain
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- g Unidad Clínica de Cuidados Intensivos , Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla (IBIS) , Sevilla , Spain
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Bekeschus S, Wende K, Hefny MM, Rödder K, Jablonowski H, Schmidt A, Woedtke TV, Weltmann KD, Benedikt J. Oxygen atoms are critical in rendering THP-1 leukaemia cells susceptible to cold physical plasma-induced apoptosis. Sci Rep 2017; 7:2791. [PMID: 28584285 PMCID: PMC5459849 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-03131-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2016] [Accepted: 04/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cold physical plasma has been suggested as a powerful new tool in oncology. However, some cancer cells such as THP-1 leukaemia cells have been shown to be resistant towards plasma-induced cell death, thereby serving as a good model for optimizing plasmas in order to foster pro-apoptotic anticancer effects. A helium/oxygen radio frequency driven atmospheric plasma profoundly induced apoptosis in THP-1 cells whereas helium, humidified helium, and humidified helium/oxygen plasmas were inefficient. Hydrogen peroxide – previously shown as central plasma-derived agent – did not participate in the killing reaction but our results suggest hypochlorous acid to be responsible for the effect observed. Proteomic analysis of THP-1 cells exposed to He/O2 plasma emphasized a prominent growth retardation, cell stress, apoptosis, and a pro-immunogenic profile. Altogether, a plasma setting that inactivates previously unresponsive leukaemia cells is presented. Crucial reactive species in the plasma and liquid environment were identified and discussed, deciphering the complexity of plasma from the gas phase into the liquid down to the cellular response mechanism. These results may help tailoring plasmas for clinical applications such as oxidation-insensitive types of cancer.
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- Sander Bekeschus
- Leibniz-Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP Greifswald) ZIK plasmatis, Greifswald, Germany.
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- Leibniz-Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP Greifswald) ZIK plasmatis, Greifswald, Germany
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- Coupled Plasma-Solid State Systems, Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.,Basic Science Department, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Future University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
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- Leibniz-Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP Greifswald) ZIK plasmatis, Greifswald, Germany
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- Leibniz-Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP Greifswald) ZIK plasmatis, Greifswald, Germany
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- Leibniz-Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP Greifswald) ZIK plasmatis, Greifswald, Germany
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- Leibniz-Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP Greifswald) ZIK plasmatis, Greifswald, Germany.,Institute for Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Leibniz-Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP Greifswald) ZIK plasmatis, Greifswald, Germany
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- Coupled Plasma-Solid State Systems, Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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Del Giudice A, Dicko C, Galantini L, Pavel NV. Time-Dependent pH Scanning of the Acid-Induced Unfolding of Human Serum Albumin Reveals Stabilization of the Native Form by Palmitic Acid Binding. J Phys Chem B 2017; 121:4388-4399. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.7b01342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Alessandra Del Giudice
- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, P. le A. Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry, Division for Pure and Applied Biochemistry, Lund University, Naturvetarvägen 14, 2241 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, P. le A. Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, P. le A. Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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