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Jayachandran B, Parvin TN, Alam MM, Chanda K, MM B. Insights on Chemical Crosslinking Strategies for Proteins. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27238124. [PMID: 36500216 PMCID: PMC9738610 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Crosslinking of proteins has gained immense significance in the fabrication of biomaterials for various health care applications. Various novel chemical-based strategies are being continuously developed for intra-/inter-molecular crosslinking of proteins to create a network/matrix with desired mechanical/functional properties without imparting toxicity to the host system. Many materials that are used in biomedical and food packaging industries are prepared by chemical means of crosslinking the proteins, besides the physical or enzymatic means of crosslinking. Such chemical methods utilize the chemical compounds or crosslinkers available from natural sources or synthetically generated with the ability to form covalent/non-covalent bonds with proteins. Such linkages are possible with chemicals like carbodiimides/epoxides, while photo-induced novel chemical crosslinkers are also available. In this review, we have discussed different protein crosslinking strategies under chemical methods, along with the corresponding crosslinking reactions/conditions, material properties and significant applications.
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- Brindha Jayachandran
- Chemistry Division, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai Campus, Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Chennai 600127, India
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- Chemistry Division, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai Campus, Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Chennai 600127, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, India
- Correspondence: (K.C.); (B.M.)
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- Chemistry Division, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai Campus, Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Chennai 600127, India
- Correspondence: (K.C.); (B.M.)
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Duceac IA, Coseri S. Biopolymers and their derivatives: Key components of advanced biomedical technologies. Biotechnol Adv 2022; 61:108056. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2022.108056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Ielo I, Calabrese G, De Luca G, Conoci S. Recent Advances in Hydroxyapatite-Based Biocomposites for Bone Tissue Regeneration in Orthopedics. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23179721. [PMID: 36077119 PMCID: PMC9456225 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23179721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Bone tissue is a nanocomposite consisting of an organic and inorganic matrix, in which the collagen component and the mineral phase are organized into complex and porous structures. Hydroxyapatite (HA) is the most used ceramic biomaterial since it mimics the mineral composition of the bone in vertebrates. However, this biomimetic material has poor mechanical properties, such as low tensile and compressive strength, which make it not suitable for bone tissue engineering (BTE). For this reason, HA is often used in combination with different polymers and crosslinkers in the form of composites to improve their mechanical properties and the overall performance of the implantable biomaterials developed for orthopedic applications. This review summarizes recent advances in HA-based biocomposites for bone regeneration, addressing the most widely employed inorganic matrices, the natural and synthetic polymers used as reinforcing components, and the crosslinkers added to improve the mechanical properties of the scaffolds. Besides presenting the main physical and chemical methods in tissue engineering applications, this survey shows that HA biocomposites are generally biocompatible, as per most in vitro and in vivo studies involving animal models and that the results of clinical studies on humans sometimes remain controversial. We believe this review will be helpful as introductory information for scientists studying HA materials in the biomedical field.
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- Ileana Ielo
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
- Correspondence: (G.C.); (G.D.L.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
- Correspondence: (G.C.); (G.D.L.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
- Department of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, 40126 Bologna, Italy
- Istituto per la Microelettronica e Microsistemi, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR-IMM), Ottava Strada n.5, 95121 Catania, Italy
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Optimization of Collagen Chemical Crosslinking to Restore Biocompatibility of Tissue-Engineered Scaffolds. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13060832. [PMID: 34204956 PMCID: PMC8229326 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13060832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Collagen scaffolds, one of the most used biomaterials in corneal tissue engineering, are frequently crosslinked to improve mechanical properties, enzyme tolerance, and thermal stability. Crosslinkers such as 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC) are compatible with tissues but provide low crosslinking density and reduced mechanical properties. Conversely, crosslinkers such as glutaraldehyde (GTA) can generate mechanically more robust scaffolds; however, they can also induce greater toxicity. Herein, we evaluated the effectivity of double-crosslinking with both EDC and GTA together with the capability of sodium metabisulfite (SM) and sodium borohydride (SB) to neutralize the toxicity and restore biocompatibility after crosslinking. The EDC-crosslinked collagen scaffolds were treated with different concentrations of GTA. To neutralize the free unreacted aldehyde groups, scaffolds were treated with SM or SB. The chemistry involved in these reactions together with the mechanical and functional properties of the collagen scaffolds was evaluated. The viability of the cells grown on the scaffolds was studied using different corneal cell types. The effect of each type of scaffold treatment on human monocyte differentiation was evaluated. One-way ANOVA was used for statistical analysis. The addition of GTA as a double-crosslinking agent significantly improved the mechanical properties and enzymatic stability of the EDC crosslinked collagen scaffold. GTA decreased cell biocompatibility but this effect was reversed by treatment with SB or SM. These agents did not affect the mechanical properties, enzymatic stability, or transparency of the double-crosslinked scaffold. Contact of monocytes with the different scaffolds did not trigger their differentiation into activated macrophages. Our results demonstrate that GTA improves the mechanical properties of EDC crosslinked scaffolds in a dose-dependent manner, and that subsequent treatment with SB or SM partially restores biocompatibility. This novel manufacturing approach would facilitate the translation of collagen-based artificial corneas to the clinical setting.
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Maravic T, Mancuso E, Comba A, Checchi V, Generali L, Mazzitelli C, Josic U, Hass V, Reis A, Loguercio AD, Tay FR, Breschi L, Mazzoni A. Dentin Cross-linking Effect of Carbodiimide After 5 Years. J Dent Res 2021; 100:1090-1098. [PMID: 34009064 DOI: 10.1177/00220345211014799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Carbodiimide (EDC)-based dentin primers preserve hybrid layer (HL) integrity. However, aging >1 y has not been investigated. The present study examined whether the cross-linking effect of EDC was reflected in dentin bond strength, endogenous enzymatic activity, and the chemical profile of the HL after 5-y aging in artificial saliva. Noncarious human third molars (N = 42) were cut to expose middle/deep coronal dentin and treated as follows: group 1, dentin etched with 35% H3PO4, pretreated with a 0.3M aqueous EDC primer for 1 min and restored with XP Bond (Dentsply Sirona); group 2, as in group 1 but without EDC pretreatment; group 3, Clearfil SE Bond (Kuraray-Noritake) primer applied to dentin surface, followed by EDC pretreatment as in group 1 and application of bond; group 4, as in group 3 without EDC pretreatment. After composite buildup, the specimens were cut into sticks or slabs, depending on the experiment. All tests were performed at baseline (T0) and after 5 y of aging (T5) in artificial saliva at 37 °C. Microtensile bond strength (µTBS) was tested at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min until failure. Endogenous enzymatic activity was investigated with in situ zymography. The chemical profile of HL was determined via Raman spectroscopy. Three-way analysis of variance and post hoc Tukey test were used to analyze µTBS and in situ zymography data (α = 0.05). EDC pretreatment and aging significantly influenced µTBS and in situ zymography results (P < 0.05). Higher bond strength and lower gelatinolytic activity were identified in the EDC-treated groups at T5 (P < 0.05), especially in the etch-and-rinse groups. Raman spectra revealed less defined amide III peaks in control specimens at T5. The EDC cross-linking effect persisted in the HL for 5 y in terms of bond strength, collagen structure preservation, and dentinal enzyme silencing.
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- T Maravic
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Torino, Italy
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- Unit of Dentistry and Oral-maxillo-facial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Unit of Dentistry and Oral-maxillo-facial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.,School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- School of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, Brazil
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- The Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Comba A, Maravić T, Villalta V, Tozzola S, Mazzitelli C, Checchi V, Mancuso E, Scotti N, Tay FR, Breschi L, Mazzoni A. Effect of an ethanol cross-linker on universal adhesive. Dent Mater 2020; 36:1645-1654. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2020.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Revised: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Friedemann M, Kalbitzer L, Franz S, Moeller S, Schnabelrauch M, Simon JC, Pompe T, Franke K. Instructing Human Macrophage Polarization by Stiffness and Glycosaminoglycan Functionalization in 3D Collagen Networks. Adv Healthc Mater 2017; 6. [PMID: 28135049 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201600967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2016] [Revised: 11/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Dynamic alterations of composition and mechanics of the extracellular matrix are suggested to modulate cellular behavior including plasticity of macrophages (MPhs) during wound healing. In this study, engineered 3D fibrillar matrices based on naturally occurring biopolymers (collagen I, glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)) are used to mimic matrix stiffening as well as modification by sulfated and nonsulfated GAGs at different stages of wound healing. Human MPhs are found to sensitively respond to these microenvironmental cues in terms of polarization toward proinflammatory or wound healing phenotypes over 6 days in vitro. MPhs exhibit a wound healing phenotype in stiffer matrices as determined by protein and gene expression of relevant cytokines (IL10, IL12, and TNFα). Presence of sulfated and nonsulfated GAGs inhibits this polarization effect. Furthermore, control experiments on 2D matrices stress the relevance of using stiffness-controlled 3D matrices, as MPhs show a reciprocal polarization behavior depending on GAG presence. Hence, the results indicate a strong influence of dimensionality, stiffness, and GAG presence of the biomaterial scaffold on MPh polarization and emphasize the need for matrices closely mimicking the 3D in vivo context with a variable stiffness and GAG composition in in vitro studies.
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- Markus Friedemann
- Institute of Biochemistry; Universität Leipzig; 04103 Leipzig Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry; Universität Leipzig; 04103 Leipzig Germany
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- Department of Dermatology; Venerology and Allergology; Universitätsklinikum Leipzig; 04103 Leipzig Germany
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- Department of Dermatology; Venerology and Allergology; Universitätsklinikum Leipzig; 04103 Leipzig Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry; Universität Leipzig; 04103 Leipzig Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry; Universität Leipzig; 04103 Leipzig Germany
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Azeredo HM, Waldron KW. Crosslinking in polysaccharide and protein films and coatings for food contact – A review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2016.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 191] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Protein-Protein Interaction Detection Via Mass Spectrometry-Based Proteomics. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2016; 919:383-396. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-41448-5_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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zur Nieden NI, Turgman CC, Lang X, Larsen JM, Granelli J, Hwang YJ, Lyubovitsky JG. Fluorescent hydrogels for embryoid body formation and osteogenic differentiation of embryonic stem cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2015; 7:10599-10605. [PMID: 25905907 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5b02368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Substrate mechanics (e.g., stiffness and topography of the microenvironment) are likely critical for driving normal morphogenesis and tissue development. As such, substrate mechanics imposed by hydrogels have been exploited to guide the lineage differentiation of stem cells and to drive stemness. In this work, we chemically modified gelatin hydrogels through glyceraldehyde cross-linking to render them suitable for cell culture. The modified hydrogels proved to be ideal for embryonic stem cell osteogenesis, initially providing a soft nonadhesive surface for the formation of embryoid bodies. They subsequently degraded in culture to afford a harder surface during osteoblast differentiation. The gels synthesized are highly fluorescent, relatively easy to prepare, and can potentially aid in overcoming the challenge of imaging changes to the microenvironments of cells during three-dimensional cell culture. Exploiting these materials could lead to the development of tissue-engineered products of increased complexity and rational treatment strategies.
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Influence of collagen source on fibrillar architecture and properties of vitrified collagen membranes. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2015; 104:300-7. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2014] [Revised: 12/16/2014] [Accepted: 01/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Staicu T, Cîrcu V, Ioniţă G, Ghica C, Popa VT, Micutz M. Analysis of bimodal thermally-induced denaturation of type I collagen extracted from calfskin. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra02708j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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DSC tracks of collagen in solution revealing a bimodal behaviour during its heat-induced denaturation.
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- Teodora Staicu
- Department of Physical Chemistry
- University of Bucharest
- Bucharest 030018
- Romania
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry
- University of Bucharest
- Bucharest 020464
- Romania
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry “Ilie Murgulescu”
- Romanian Academy
- Bucharest 060021
- Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics
- Măgurele 077125
- Romania
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry “Ilie Murgulescu”
- Romanian Academy
- Bucharest 060021
- Romania
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- Department of Physical Chemistry
- University of Bucharest
- Bucharest 030018
- Romania
- Institute of Physical Chemistry “Ilie Murgulescu”
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Kalbitzer L, Franke K, Möller S, Schnabelrauch M, Pompe T. Glycosaminoglycan functionalization of mechanically and topologically defined collagen I matrices. J Mater Chem B 2015; 3:8902-8910. [DOI: 10.1039/c5tb01737h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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A sequential preparation approach provides the option to functionalize collagen I networks with glycosaminoglycans independently of network topology and mechanics.
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- Liv Kalbitzer
- Institute of Biochemistry
- Faculty of Biosciences
- Pharmacy and Psychology
- Universität Leipzig
- Leipzig 04103
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- Institute of Biochemistry
- Faculty of Biosciences
- Pharmacy and Psychology
- Universität Leipzig
- Leipzig 04103
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- Institute of Biochemistry
- Faculty of Biosciences
- Pharmacy and Psychology
- Universität Leipzig
- Leipzig 04103
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Hwang YJ, Lyubovitsky JG. The structural analysis of three-dimensional fibrous collagen hydrogels by raman microspectroscopy. Biopolymers 2013; 99:349-56. [DOI: 10.1002/bip.22183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2012] [Revised: 11/06/2012] [Accepted: 11/07/2012] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Yu Jer Hwang
- Cell Molecular and Developmental Biology Program; University of California; Riverside; CA; 92521
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Zybailov BL, Glazko GV, Jaiswal M, Raney KD. Large Scale Chemical Cross-linking Mass Spectrometry Perspectives. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 6:001. [PMID: 25045217 PMCID: PMC4101816 DOI: 10.4172/jpb.s2-001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The spectacular heterogeneity of a complex protein mixture from biological samples becomes even more difficult to tackle when one’s attention is shifted towards different protein complex topologies, transient interactions, or localization of PPIs. Meticulous protein-by-protein affinity pull-downs and yeast-two-hybrid screens are the two approaches currently used to decipher proteome-wide interaction networks. Another method is to employ chemical cross-linking, which gives not only identities of interactors, but could also provide information on the sites of interactions and interaction interfaces. Despite significant advances in mass spectrometry instrumentation over the last decade, mapping Protein-Protein Interactions (PPIs) using chemical cross-linking remains time consuming and requires substantial expertise, even in the simplest of systems. While robust methodologies and software exist for the analysis of binary PPIs and also for the single protein structure refinement using cross-linking-derived constraints, undertaking a proteome-wide cross-linking study is highly complex. Difficulties include i) identifying cross-linkers of the right length and selectivity that could capture interactions of interest; ii) enrichment of the cross-linked species; iii) identification and validation of the cross-linked peptides and cross-linked sites. In this review we examine existing literature aimed at the large-scale protein cross-linking and discuss possible paths for improvement. We also discuss short-length cross-linkers of broad specificity such as formaldehyde and diazirine-based photo-cross-linkers. These cross-linkers could potentially capture many types of interactions, without strict requirement for a particular amino-acid to be present at a given protein-protein interface. How these shortlength, broad specificity cross-linkers be applied to proteome-wide studies? We will suggest specific advances in methodology, instrumentation and software that are needed to make such a leap.
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- Boris L Zybailov
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- UALR/UAMS Joint Bioinformatics Program, University of Arkansas Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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Zheng Y, Gun'ko VM, Howell CA, Sandeman SR, Phillips GJ, Kozynchenko OP, Tennison SR, Ivanov AE, Mikhalovsky SV. Composites with macroporous poly(vinyl alcohol) cryogels with attached activated carbon microparticles with controlled accessibility of a surface. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2012; 4:5936-5944. [PMID: 23088424 DOI: 10.1021/am301577c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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A set of glutaraldehyde (GA) cross-linked poly(vinyl alcohol)/activated carbon (PVA/GA/AC) composites prepared in the form of monolithic rods using a cryogelation technique and studied using adsorption, mercury porosimetry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and quantum chemistry methods display porosity similar to that of PVA/GA cryogel at a high GA content (content ratio GA/AC = 1 and GA/PVA = 0.2). GA cross-linked PVA multilayer coverage is an effective barrier for adsorption on AC particles. Variations in surface chemistry (AC initial and oxidized in air at 300 °C for 12 h) and content (14-62.5%w/w) of ACs in PVA/GA/AC composites relatively weakly affect their textural characteristics at a high GA content (specific surface area S(BET) < 120 m²/g, pore volume V(p) < 0.35 cm³/g). However, PVA/GA/AC composite rods formed with a lower concentration of GA (content ratio GA/AC = 1/6 and GA/PVA = 1/10) have significantly greater S(BET) (∼500 m²/g) and V(p) (>0.55 cm³/g) values because of improved accessibility of the AC surface. This provides better adsorption of methylene blue as a probe compound.
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- Yishan Zheng
- School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences, University of Brighton, Brighton BN2 4GJ, UK
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