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Hu J, Wang Z, Jiang D, Gao M, Dong L, Liu M, Song Z. pH-induced changes in IgE molecules measured by atomic force microscopy. Microsc Res Tech 2024. [PMID: 39044615 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24660] [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: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
Abstract
The environment surrounding proteins is tightly linked to its dynamics, which can significantly influence the conformation of proteins. This study focused on the effect of pH conditions on the ultrastructure of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) molecules. Herein, the morphology, height, and area of IgE molecules incubated at different pH were imaged by atomic force microscopy (AFM), and the law of IgE changes induced by pH value was explored. The experiment results indicated that the morphology, height and area of IgE molecules are pH dependent and highly sensitive. In particular, IgE molecules were more likely to present small-sized ellipsoids under acidic conditions, while IgE molecules tend to aggregate into large-sized flower-like structures under alkaline conditions. In addition, it was found that the height of IgE first decreased and then increased with the increase of pH, while the area of IgE increased with the increase of pH. This work provides valuable information for further study of IgE, and the methodological approach used in this study is expected to developed into AFM to investigate the changes of IgE molecules mediated by other physical and chemical factors. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: The ultrastructure of IgE molecules is pH dependent and highly sensitive. IgE molecules were tend to present small-sized ellipsoids under acidic pH. Alkaline pH drives IgE self-assembly into flower-like aggregates.
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- Jing Hu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, China
- Centre for Opto/Bio-Nano Measurement and Manufacturing, Zhongshan Institute of Changchun University of Science and Technology, Zhongshan, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Cross-Scale Micro and Nano Manufacturing, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, China
- International Research Centre for Nano Handling and Manufacturing of China, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, China
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- Centre for Opto/Bio-Nano Measurement and Manufacturing, Zhongshan Institute of Changchun University of Science and Technology, Zhongshan, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Cross-Scale Micro and Nano Manufacturing, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, China
- International Research Centre for Nano Handling and Manufacturing of China, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, China
- JR3CN & IRAC, University of Bedfordshire, Luton, UK
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, China
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- Centre for Opto/Bio-Nano Measurement and Manufacturing, Zhongshan Institute of Changchun University of Science and Technology, Zhongshan, China
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- Centre for Opto/Bio-Nano Measurement and Manufacturing, Zhongshan Institute of Changchun University of Science and Technology, Zhongshan, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Cross-Scale Micro and Nano Manufacturing, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, China
- International Research Centre for Nano Handling and Manufacturing of China, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, China
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- Centre for Opto/Bio-Nano Measurement and Manufacturing, Zhongshan Institute of Changchun University of Science and Technology, Zhongshan, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Cross-Scale Micro and Nano Manufacturing, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, China
- International Research Centre for Nano Handling and Manufacturing of China, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, China
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- Centre for Opto/Bio-Nano Measurement and Manufacturing, Zhongshan Institute of Changchun University of Science and Technology, Zhongshan, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Cross-Scale Micro and Nano Manufacturing, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, China
- International Research Centre for Nano Handling and Manufacturing of China, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, China
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Santander EA, Bravo G, Chang-Halabi Y, Olguín-Orellana GJ, Naulin PA, Barrera MJ, Montenegro FA, Barrera NP. The Adsorption of P2X2 Receptors Interacting with IgG Antibodies Revealed by Combined AFM Imaging and Mechanical Simulation. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 25:336. [PMID: 38203505 PMCID: PMC10778698 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
Abstract
The adsorption of proteins onto surfaces significantly impacts biomaterials, medical devices, and biological processes. This study aims to provide insights into the irreversible adsorption process of multiprotein complexes, particularly focusing on the interaction between anti-His6 IgG antibodies and the His6-tagged P2X2 receptor. Traditional approaches to understanding protein adsorption have centered around kinetic and thermodynamic models, often examining individual proteins and surface coverage, typically through Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations. In this research, we introduce a computational approach employing Autodesk Maya 3D software for the investigation of multiprotein complexes' adsorption behavior. Utilizing Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) imaging and Maya 3D-based mechanical simulations, our study yields real-time structural and kinetic observations. Our combined experimental and computational findings reveal that the P2X2 receptor-IgG antibody complex likely undergoes absorption in an 'extended' configuration. Whereas the P2X2 receptor is less adsorbed once is complexed to the IgG antibody compared to its individual state, the opposite is observed for the antibody. This insight enhances our understanding of the role of protein-protein interactions in the process of protein adsorption.
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- Eduardo A. Santander
- Laboratory of Nanophysiology and Structural Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Alameda 340, Santiago 8331150, Chile; (E.A.S.); (G.B.); (G.J.O.-O.)
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- Laboratory of Nanophysiology and Structural Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Alameda 340, Santiago 8331150, Chile; (E.A.S.); (G.B.); (G.J.O.-O.)
- Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, School of Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago 7820436, Chile
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- Laboratory of Nanophysiology and Structural Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Alameda 340, Santiago 8331150, Chile; (E.A.S.); (G.B.); (G.J.O.-O.)
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- Laboratory of Nanophysiology and Structural Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Alameda 340, Santiago 8331150, Chile; (E.A.S.); (G.B.); (G.J.O.-O.)
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- Laboratory of Nanophysiology and Structural Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Alameda 340, Santiago 8331150, Chile; (E.A.S.); (G.B.); (G.J.O.-O.)
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- Laboratory of Nanophysiology and Structural Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Alameda 340, Santiago 8331150, Chile; (E.A.S.); (G.B.); (G.J.O.-O.)
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- Laboratory of Nanophysiology and Structural Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Alameda 340, Santiago 8331150, Chile; (E.A.S.); (G.B.); (G.J.O.-O.)
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- Laboratory of Nanophysiology and Structural Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Alameda 340, Santiago 8331150, Chile; (E.A.S.); (G.B.); (G.J.O.-O.)
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Geng T, Wang J, Meng W, Zhang J, Feng Q, Lu Y, Hou Y, Lu Q. A cryogen-free superconducting magnet based scanning tunneling microscope for liquid phase measurement. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2023; 94:033705. [PMID: 37012773 DOI: 10.1063/5.0121761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
Abstract
Scanning tunneling microscopes (STMs) that work in ultra-high vacuum and low temperatures are commonly used in condensed matter physics, but an STM that works in a high magnetic field to image chemical molecules and active biomolecules in solution has never been reported. Here, we present a liquid-phase STM for use in a 10 T cryogen-free superconducting magnet. The STM head is mainly constructed with two piezoelectric tubes. A large piezoelectric tube is fixed at the bottom of a tantalum frame to perform large-area imaging. A small piezoelectric tube mounted at the free end of the large one performs high-precision imaging. The imaging area of the large piezoelectric tube is four times that of the small one. The high compactness and rigidity of the STM head make it functional in a cryogen-free superconducting magnet with huge vibrations. The performance of our homebuilt STM was demonstrated by the high-quality, atomic-resolution images of a graphite surface, as well as the low drift rates in the X-Y plane and Z direction. Furthermore, we successfully obtained atomic-resolution images of graphite in solution conditions while sweeping the field from 0 to 10 T, illustrating the new STM's immunity to magnetic fields. The sub-molecular images of active antibodies and plasmid DNA in solution conditions show the device's capability of imaging biomolecules. Our STM is suitable for studying chemical molecules and active biomolecules in high magnetic fields.
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- Tao Geng
- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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Review on the applications of atomic force microscopy imaging in proteins. Micron 2022; 159:103293. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micron.2022.103293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Liu Y, Cao M, Huang Z, Yu C, Yang N, Wu Q, Shi L, Duan W, Zhu Y, Wei J, Li L, Huang W. Ultrasensitive detection of IgE levels based on magnetic nanocapturer linked immunosensor assay for early diagnosis of cancer. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.08.117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Hu J, Gao M, Wang Z, Chen Y, Song Z, Xu H. Direct imaging of antigen-antibody binding by atomic force microscopy. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2020; 11:293-300. [PMID: 32989412 PMCID: PMC7511526 DOI: 10.1007/s13204-020-01558-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
Direct observation of antigen–antibody binding at the nanoscale has always been a considerable challenging problem, and researchers have made tremendous efforts on it. In this study, the morphology of biotinylated antibody-specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE) immune complexes has been successfully imaged by atomic force microscopy (AFM) in the tapping-mode. The AFM images indicated that the individual immune complex was composed of an IgE and a biotinylated antibody. Excitingly, it is the first time that we have actually seen the IgE binding to biotinylated antibody. Alternatively, information on the length of IgE, biotinylated antibodies and biotinylated antibody-specific IgE immune complexes were also obtained, respectively. These results indicate the versatility of AFM technology in the identification of antigen–antibody binding. This work not only lays the basis for the direct imaging of the biotinylated antibody-IgE by AFM, but also offers valuable information for studying the targeted therapy and vaccine development in the future.
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- Jing Hu
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Cross-Scale Micro and Nano Manufacturing, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022 China.,International Research Centre for Nano Handling and Manufacturing of China, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022 China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Cross-Scale Micro and Nano Manufacturing, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022 China.,International Research Centre for Nano Handling and Manufacturing of China, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022 China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Cross-Scale Micro and Nano Manufacturing, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022 China.,International Research Centre for Nano Handling and Manufacturing of China, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022 China.,JR3CN and IRAC, University of Bedfordshire, Luton, LU1 3JU UK
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Cross-Scale Micro and Nano Manufacturing, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022 China.,International Research Centre for Nano Handling and Manufacturing of China, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022 China.,School of Life Sciences, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022 China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Cross-Scale Micro and Nano Manufacturing, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022 China.,International Research Centre for Nano Handling and Manufacturing of China, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022 China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Cross-Scale Micro and Nano Manufacturing, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022 China.,International Research Centre for Nano Handling and Manufacturing of China, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022 China
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