1
|
Mohammed-Sadhakathullah AHM, Pashazadeh-Panahi P, Sek S, Armelin E, Torras J. Formation of sparsely tethered bilayer lipid membrane on a biodegradable self-assembled monolayer of poly(lactic acid). Bioelectrochemistry 2024; 159:108757. [PMID: 38851026 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2024.108757] [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: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
Abstract
The utilization of biomimetic membranes supported by advanced self-assembled monolayers is gaining attraction as a promising sensing tool. Biomimetic membranes offer exceptional biocompatibility and adsorption capacity upon degradation, transcending their role as mere research instruments to open new avenues in biosensing. This study focused on anchoring a sparsely tethered bilayer lipid membrane onto a self-assembled monolayer composed of a biodegradable polymer, functionalized with poly(ethylene glycol)-cholesterol moieties, for lipid membrane integration. Real-time monitoring via quartz crystal microbalance, coupled with characterization using surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, provided comprehensive insights into each manufacturing phase. The resulting lipid layer, along with transmembrane pores formed by gramicidin A, exhibited robust stability. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysis confirmed membrane integrity, successful pore formation, and consistent channel density. Notably, gramicidin A demonstrated sustained functionality as an ion channel upon reconstitution, with its functionality being effectively blocked and inhibited in the presence of calcium ions. These findings mark significant strides in developing intricate biodegradable nanomaterials with promising applications in biomedicine.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ahammed H M Mohammed-Sadhakathullah
- IMEM-BRT Group, Departament d'Enginyeria Química, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, C/ Eduard Maristany, 10-14, Ed. I, 2nd Floor, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, C/ Eduard Maristany, 10-14, Basement S-1, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
| | - Paria Pashazadeh-Panahi
- Faculty of Chemistry, Biological and Chemical Research Centre, University of Warsaw, Zwirki i Wigury 101, 02-089 Warsaw, Poland
| | - Slawomir Sek
- Faculty of Chemistry, Biological and Chemical Research Centre, University of Warsaw, Zwirki i Wigury 101, 02-089 Warsaw, Poland.
| | - Elaine Armelin
- IMEM-BRT Group, Departament d'Enginyeria Química, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, C/ Eduard Maristany, 10-14, Ed. I, 2nd Floor, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, C/ Eduard Maristany, 10-14, Basement S-1, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
| | - Juan Torras
- IMEM-BRT Group, Departament d'Enginyeria Química, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, C/ Eduard Maristany, 10-14, Ed. I, 2nd Floor, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, C/ Eduard Maristany, 10-14, Basement S-1, 08019 Barcelona, Spain.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Tan SW, Yoon BK, Jackman JA. Membrane-Disruptive Effects of Fatty Acid and Monoglyceride Mitigants on E. coli Bacteria-Derived Tethered Lipid Bilayers. Molecules 2024; 29:237. [PMID: 38202820 PMCID: PMC10780109 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29010237] [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: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
Abstract
We report electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements to characterize the membrane-disruptive properties of medium-chain fatty acid and monoglyceride mitigants interacting with tethered bilayer lipid membrane (tBLM) platforms composed of E. coli bacterial lipid extracts. The tested mitigants included capric acid (CA) and monocaprin (MC) with 10-carbon long hydrocarbon chains, and lauric acid (LA) and glycerol monolaurate (GML) with 12-carbon long hydrocarbon chains. All four mitigants disrupted E. coli tBLM platforms above their respective critical micelle concentration (CMC) values; however, there were marked differences in the extent of membrane disruption. In general, CA and MC caused larger changes in ionic permeability and structural damage, whereas the membrane-disruptive effects of LA and GML were appreciably smaller. Importantly, the distinct magnitudes of permeability changes agreed well with the known antibacterial activity levels of the different mitigants against E. coli, whereby CA and MC are inhibitory and LA and GML are non-inhibitory. Mechanistic insights obtained from the EIS data help to rationalize why CA and MC are more effective than LA and GML at disrupting E. coli membranes, and these measurement capabilities support the potential of utilizing bacterial lipid-derived tethered lipid bilayers for predictive assessment of antibacterial drug candidates and mitigants.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sue Woon Tan
- School of Chemical Engineering and Translational Nanobioscience Research Center, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
| | - Bo Kyeong Yoon
- School of Healthcare and Biomedical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Republic of Korea
| | - Joshua A. Jackman
- School of Chemical Engineering and Translational Nanobioscience Research Center, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Xing Y, Rottensteiner A, Ciccone J, Howorka S. Functional Nanopores Enabled with DNA. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202303103. [PMID: 37186432 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202303103] [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: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
Abstract
Membrane-spanning nanopores are used in label-free single-molecule sensing and next-generation portable nucleic acid sequencing, and as powerful research tools in biology, biophysics, and synthetic biology. Naturally occurring protein and peptide pores, as well as synthetic inorganic nanopores, are used in these applications, with their limitations. The structural and functional repertoire of nanopores can be considerably expanded by functionalising existing pores with DNA strands and by creating an entirely new class of nanopores with DNA nanotechnology. This review outlines progress in this area of functional DNA nanopores and outlines developments to open up new applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yongzheng Xing
- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Structural and Molecular Biology, University College London, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK
| | - Alexia Rottensteiner
- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Structural and Molecular Biology, University College London, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK
| | - Jonah Ciccone
- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Structural and Molecular Biology, University College London, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK
| | - Stefan Howorka
- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Structural and Molecular Biology, University College London, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Hu G, Yan H, Xi G, Gao Z, Wu Z, Lu Z, Tu J. Nanopore sensors for single molecular protein detection: Research progress based on computer simulations. IET Nanobiotechnol 2023; 17:257-268. [PMID: 36924083 DOI: 10.1049/nbt2.12124] [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: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
Abstract
As biological macromolecules, proteins are involved in important cellular functions ranging from DNA replication and biosynthesis to metabolic signalling and environmental sensing. Protein sequencing can help understand the relationship between protein function and structure, and provide key information for disease diagnosis and new drug design. Nanopore sensors are a novel technology to achieve the goal of label-free and high-throughput protein sequencing. In recent years, nanopore-based biosensors have been widely used in the detection and analysis of biomolecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins. At the same time, computer simulations can describe the transport of proteins through nanopores at the atomic level. This paper reviews the applications of nanopore sensors in protein sequencing over the past decade and the solutions to key problems from a computer simulation perspective, with the aim of pointing the way to the future of nanopore protein sequencing.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gang Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Han Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Guohao Xi
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Zhuwei Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Ziqing Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Zuhong Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Jing Tu
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Lee S, Chung M. DNA-Tethered Lipid Membrane Formation via Solvent-Assisted Self-Assembly. J Phys Chem B 2023; 127:1350-1356. [PMID: 36733188 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.2c07978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
DNA-tethered lipid bilayers have been used in many studies, based on the controllable and well-defined properties of DNA tethers. However, their application has been limited, because it is difficult to cover a wide range of surfaces and achieve electrical insulation. We implemented an existing method, where a DNA hybrid chip on a silica or glass surface supports a lipid membrane using solvent-assisted self-assembly. The formation of a continuous lipid bilayer was confirmed through the change in quartz crystal microbalance dissipation results, depending on the presence or absence of DNA hybrids. The fluidity of the DNA-tethered lipid membranes was analyzed using a fluorescence microscope. The electrochemical analysis demonstrated the versatility of this new technique, which can be used for sensor or electrode surface modification for biosensors or bioelectronics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sangmin Lee
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hongik University, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04066, Republic of Korea
| | - Minsub Chung
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hongik University, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04066, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Tzouvadaki I, Prodromakis T. Large-scale nano-biosensing technologies. FRONTIERS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023. [DOI: 10.3389/fnano.2023.1127363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Nanoscale technologies have brought significant advancements to modern diagnostics, enabling unprecedented bio-chemical sensitivities that are key to disease monitoring. At the same time, miniaturized biosensors and their integration across large areas enabled tessellating these into high-density biosensing panels, a key capability for the development of high throughput monitoring: multiple patients as well as multiple analytes per patient. This review provides a critical overview of various nanoscale biosensing technologies and their ability to unlock high testing throughput without compromising detection resilience. We report on the challenges and opportunities each technology presents along this direction and present a detailed analysis on the prospects of both commercially available and emerging biosensing technologies.
Collapse
|
7
|
Chen P, Sun Z, Wang J, Liu X, Bai Y, Chen J, Liu A, Qiao F, Chen Y, Yuan C, Sha J, Zhang J, Xu LQ, Li J. Portable nanopore-sequencing technology: Trends in development and applications. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1043967. [PMID: 36819021 PMCID: PMC9929578 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1043967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Sequencing technology is the most commonly used technology in molecular biology research and an essential pillar for the development and applications of molecular biology. Since 1977, when the first generation of sequencing technology opened the door to interpreting the genetic code, sequencing technology has been developing for three generations. It has applications in all aspects of life and scientific research, such as disease diagnosis, drug target discovery, pathological research, species protection, and SARS-CoV-2 detection. However, the first- and second-generation sequencing technology relied on fluorescence detection systems and DNA polymerization enzyme systems, which increased the cost of sequencing technology and limited its scope of applications. The third-generation sequencing technology performs PCR-free and single-molecule sequencing, but it still depends on the fluorescence detection device. To break through these limitations, researchers have made arduous efforts to develop a new advanced portable sequencing technology represented by nanopore sequencing. Nanopore technology has the advantages of small size and convenient portability, independent of biochemical reagents, and direct reading using physical methods. This paper reviews the research and development process of nanopore sequencing technology (NST) from the laboratory to commercially viable tools; discusses the main types of nanopore sequencing technologies and their various applications in solving a wide range of real-world problems. In addition, the paper collates the analysis tools necessary for performing different processing tasks in nanopore sequencing. Finally, we highlight the challenges of NST and its future research and application directions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pin Chen
- Key Laboratory of DGHD, MOE, School of Life Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Zepeng Sun
- China Mobile (Chengdu) Industrial Research Institute, Chengdu, China
| | - Jiawei Wang
- School of Computer Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Xinlong Liu
- China Mobile (Chengdu) Industrial Research Institute, Chengdu, China
| | - Yun Bai
- Key Laboratory of DGHD, MOE, School of Life Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Jiang Chen
- Key Laboratory of DGHD, MOE, School of Life Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Anna Liu
- Key Laboratory of DGHD, MOE, School of Life Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Feng Qiao
- China Mobile (Chengdu) Industrial Research Institute, Chengdu, China
| | - Yang Chen
- Key Laboratory of DGHD, MOE, School of Life Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Chenyan Yuan
- Clinical Laboratory, Southeast University Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China
| | - Jingjie Sha
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Jinghui Zhang
- School of Computer Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Li-Qun Xu
- China Mobile (Chengdu) Industrial Research Institute, Chengdu, China,*Correspondence: Li-Qun Xu, ✉
| | - Jian Li
- Key Laboratory of DGHD, MOE, School of Life Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China,Jian Li, ✉
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Jiang Y, Liu J, Zhang W, Xiang G, Chen Y, He C, Shen H, Gong J, Bian Y. A low-frequency acceleration sensor inspired by saccule in human vestibule. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2023; 94:025005. [PMID: 36859047 DOI: 10.1063/5.0126150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
A human vestibular system is a group of devices in the inner ear that govern the balancing movement of the head, in which the saccule is responsible for sensing gravity accelerations. Imitating the sensing principle and structure of the Sensory Hair (SH) cell in the saccule, a Bionic Sensory Hair (BSH) was developed, and 9 BSH arrays were arranged in the bionic macular at the bottom of the spherical shell to prepare a Bionic Saccule (BS). Based on the piezoelectric equation, the electromechanical theoretical models of the BSH cantilever and BS were deduced. They were subjected to impact oscillations using an exciter, and their output charges were analyzed to check their sensing ability. The results showed that BSH could sense its bending deflection, and the BS could sense its position change in the sagittal plane and in space. They exhibited a sensitivity of 1.6104 Pc s2/m and a fast response and similar sensing principles and low resonance frequency to those of the human saccule. The BS is expected to be used in the field of robotics and clinical disease diagnosis as a part of the artificial vestibular system in the future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yani Jiang
- College of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, No. 196 West Huayang Road, Yangzhou, China
| | - Jialong Liu
- College of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, No. 196 West Huayang Road, Yangzhou, China
| | - Wenxuan Zhang
- College of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, No. 196 West Huayang Road, Yangzhou, China
| | - Guangcheng Xiang
- College of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, No. 196 West Huayang Road, Yangzhou, China
| | - Yuhang Chen
- College of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, No. 196 West Huayang Road, Yangzhou, China
| | - Can He
- College of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, No. 196 West Huayang Road, Yangzhou, China
| | - Hui Shen
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, China
| | - Junjie Gong
- College of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, No. 196 West Huayang Road, Yangzhou, China
| | - Yixiang Bian
- College of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, No. 196 West Huayang Road, Yangzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Krishnan R S, Jana K, Shaji AH, Nair KS, Das AD, Vikraman D, Bajaj H, Kleinekathöfer U, Mahendran KR. Assembly of transmembrane pores from mirror-image peptides. Nat Commun 2022; 13:5377. [PMID: 36104348 PMCID: PMC9474448 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-33155-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Tailored transmembrane alpha-helical pores with desired structural and functional versatility have promising applications in nanobiotechnology. Herein, we present a transmembrane pore DpPorA, based on the natural pore PorACj, built from D-amino acid α-helical peptides. Using single-channel current recordings, we show that DpPorA peptides self-assemble into uniform cation-selective pores in lipid membranes and exhibit properties distinct from their L-amino acid counterparts. DpPorA shows resistance to protease and acts as a functional nanopore sensor to detect cyclic sugars, polypeptides, and polymers. Fluorescence imaging reveals that DpPorA forms well-defined pores in giant unilamellar vesicles facilitating the transport of hydrophilic molecules. A second D-amino acid peptide based on the polysaccharide transporter Wza forms transient pores confirming sequence specificity in stable, functional pore formation. Finally, molecular dynamics simulations reveal the specific alpha-helical packing and surface charge conformation of the D-pores consistent with experimental observations. Our findings will aid the design of sophisticated pores for single-molecule sensing related technologies. Alpha-helix nanopores have a range of potential applications and the inclusion of non-natural amino acids allows for modification. Here, the authors report on the creation of alpha-helix pores using D-amino acids and show the pores formed, have different properties to the L-counterparts and were resistant to proteases.
Collapse
|
10
|
Carbon Nanotube and Its Derived Nanomaterials Based High Performance Biosensing Platform. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12090731. [PMID: 36140116 PMCID: PMC9496036 DOI: 10.3390/bios12090731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
After the COVID-19 pandemic, the development of an accurate diagnosis and monitoring of diseases became a more important issue. In order to fabricate high-performance and sensitive biosensors, many researchers and scientists have used many kinds of nanomaterials such as metal nanoparticles (NPs), metal oxide NPs, quantum dots (QDs), and carbon nanomaterials including graphene and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Among them, CNTs have been considered important biosensing channel candidates due to their excellent physical properties such as high electrical conductivity, strong mechanical properties, plasmonic properties, and so on. Thus, in this review, CNT-based biosensing systems are introduced and various sensing approaches such as electrochemical, optical, and electrical methods are reported. Moreover, such biosensing platforms showed excellent sensitivity and high selectivity against not only viruses but also virus DNA structures. So, based on the amazing potential of CNTs-based biosensing systems, healthcare and public health can be significantly improved.
Collapse
|
11
|
Kankala RK. Nanoarchitectured two-dimensional layered double hydroxides-based nanocomposites for biomedical applications. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 186:114270. [PMID: 35421521 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Despite the exceptional physicochemical and morphological characteristics, the pristine layered double hydroxides (LDHs), or two-dimensional (2D) hydrotalcite clays, often suffer from various shortcomings in biomedicine, such as deprived thermal and chemical stabilities, acid-prone degradation, as well as lack of targeting ability, hampering their scale-up and subsequent clinical translation. Accordingly, diverse nanocomposites of LDHs have been fabricated by surface coating of organic species, impregnation of inorganic species, and generation of core-shell architectures, resulting in the complex state-of-the-art architectures. In this article, we initially emphasize various bothering limitations and the chemistry of these pristine LDHs, followed by discussions on the engineering strategies of different LDHs-based nanocomposites. Further, we give a detailed note on diverse LDH nanocomposites and their performance efficacy in various biomedical applications, such as drug delivery, bioimaging, biosensing, tissue engineering and cell patterning, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) extraction, as well as photoluminescence, highlighting the influence of various properties of installed supramolecular assemblies on their performance efficacy. In summary, we conclude with interesting perspectives concerning the lessons learned to date and the strategies to be followed to further advance their scale-up processing and applicability in medicine.
Collapse
|
12
|
Gabriunaite I, Valiuniene A, Ramanavicius S, Ramanavicius A. Biosensors Based on Bio-Functionalized Semiconducting Metal Oxides. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2022; 54:549-564. [PMID: 35714203 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2022.2088226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
Immobilization of biomaterials is a very important task in the development of biofuel cells and biosensors. Some semiconducting metal-oxide-based supporting materials can be used in these bioelectronics-based devices. In this article, we are reviewing some functionalization methods that are applied for the immobilization of biomaterials. The most significant attention is paid to the immobilization of biomolecules on the surface of semiconducting metal oxides. The improvement of biomaterials immobilization on metal oxides and analytical performance of biosensors by coatings based on conducting polymers, self-assembled monolayers and lipid membranes is discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Inga Gabriunaite
- Vilnius University, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Institute of Chemistry, Department of Physical Chemistry, Vilnius, Lithuania
| | - Ausra Valiuniene
- Vilnius University, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Institute of Chemistry, Department of Physical Chemistry, Vilnius, Lithuania
| | - Simonas Ramanavicius
- Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology, Department of Electrochemical Material Science, Vilnius, Lithuania
| | - Arunas Ramanavicius
- Vilnius University, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Institute of Chemistry, Department of Physical Chemistry, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology, Department of Electrochemical Material Science, Vilnius, Lithuania
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Yudovich S, Marzouqe A, Kantorovitsch J, Teblum E, Chen T, Enderlein J, Miller EW, Weiss S. Electrically Controlling and Optically Observing the Membrane Potential of Supported Lipid Bilayers. Biophys J 2022; 121:2624-2637. [PMID: 35619563 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpj.2022.05.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Supported lipid bilayers are a well-developed model system for the study of membranes and their associated proteins, such as membrane channels, enzymes, and receptors. These versatile model membranes can be made from various components, ranging from simple synthetic phospholipids to complex mixtures of constituents, mimicking the cell membrane with its relevant physiochemical and molecular phenomena. In addition, the high stability of supported lipid bilayers allows for their study via a wide array of experimental probes. In this work, we describe a platform for supported lipid bilayers that is accessible both electrically and optically, and demonstrate direct optical observation of the transmembrane potential of supported lipid bilayers. We show that the polarization of the supported membrane can be electrically controlled and optically probed using voltage-sensitive dyes. Membrane polarization dynamics is understood through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and the analysis of an equivalent electrical circuit model. In addition, we describe the effect of the conducting electrode layer on the fluorescence of the optical probe through metal-induced energy transfer, and show that while this energy transfer has an adverse effect on the voltage sensitivity of the fluorescent probe, its strong distance dependency allows for axial localization of fluorescent emitters with ultrahigh accuracy. We conclude with a discussion on possible applications of this platform for the study of voltage-dependent membrane proteins and other processes in membrane biology and surface science.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shimon Yudovich
- Department of Physics, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, 52900, Israel; Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, 52900, Israel.
| | - Adan Marzouqe
- Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, 52900, Israel; Department of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, 52900, Israel
| | - Joseph Kantorovitsch
- Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, 52900, Israel
| | - Eti Teblum
- Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, 52900, Israel
| | - Tao Chen
- Third Institute of Physics-Biophysics, Georg August University, 37077 Göttingen, Germany
| | - Jörg Enderlein
- Third Institute of Physics-Biophysics, Georg August University, 37077 Göttingen, Germany; Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging: from Molecular Machines to Networks of Excitable Cells" (MBExC), Georg August University, Germany
| | - Evan W Miller
- Departments of Chemistry, Molecular & Cell Biology, and Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
| | - Shimon Weiss
- Department of Physics, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, 52900, Israel; Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, 52900, Israel; Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physiology, and California NanoSystems Institute, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095.
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Wu Y, Gooding JJ. The application of single molecule nanopore sensing for quantitative analysis. Chem Soc Rev 2022; 51:3862-3885. [PMID: 35506519 DOI: 10.1039/d1cs00988e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
Nanopore-based sensors typically work by monitoring transient pulses in conductance via current-time traces as molecules translocate through the nanopore. The unique property of being able to monitor single molecules gives nanopore sensors the potential as quantitative sensors based on the counting of single molecules. This review provides an overview of the concepts and fabrication of nanopore sensors as well as nanopore sensing with a view toward using nanopore sensors for quantitative analysis. We first introduce the classification of nanopores and highlight their applications in molecular identification with some pioneering studies. The review then shifts focus to recent strategies to extend nanopore sensors to devices that can rapidly and accurately quantify the amount of an analyte of interest. Finally, future prospects are provided and briefly discussed. The aim of this review is to aid in understanding recent advances, challenges, and prospects for nanopore sensors for quantitative analysis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yanfang Wu
- School of Chemistry and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia.
| | - J Justin Gooding
- School of Chemistry and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia.
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Li F, Luo Y, Xi G, Fu J, Tu J. Single-Molecule Analysis of DNA structures using nanopore sensors. CHINESE JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjac.2022.100089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
|
16
|
Ambrulevičius F, Valinčius G. Electrochemical impedance spectrum reveals structural details of distribution of pores and defects in supported phospholipid bilayers. Bioelectrochemistry 2022; 146:108092. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2022.108092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
|
17
|
AI-based atomic force microscopy image analysis allows to predict electrochemical impedance spectra of defects in tethered bilayer membranes. Sci Rep 2022; 12:1127. [PMID: 35064137 PMCID: PMC8783026 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-04853-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) image analysis of supported bilayers, such as tethered bilayer membranes (tBLMs) can reveal the nature of the membrane damage by pore-forming proteins and predict the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) response of such objects. However, automated analysis involving pore detection in such images is often non-trivial and can require AI-based object detection techniques. The specific object-detection algorithm we used to determine the defect coordinates in real AFM images was a convolutional neural network (CNN). Defect coordinates allow to predict the EIS response of tBLMs populated by the pore-forming toxins using finite element analysis (FEA) modeling. We tested if the accuracy of the CNN algorithm affected the EIS spectral features sensitive to defect densities and other physical parameters of tBLMs. We found that the EIS spectra can be predicted sufficiently well, however, systematic errors of characteristic spectral points were observed and need to be taken into account. Importantly, the comparison of predicted EIS curves with experimental ones allowed to estimate important physical parameters of tBLMs such as the specific resistance of submembrane reservoir. This reservoir separates phospholipid bilayer from the solid support. We found that the specific resistance of the reservoir amounts to \documentclass[12pt]{minimal}
\usepackage{amsmath}
\usepackage{wasysym}
\usepackage{amsfonts}
\usepackage{amssymb}
\usepackage{amsbsy}
\usepackage{mathrsfs}
\usepackage{upgreek}
\setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt}
\begin{document}$$10^{4.25 \pm 0.10}$$\end{document}104.25±0.10\documentclass[12pt]{minimal}
\usepackage{amsmath}
\usepackage{wasysym}
\usepackage{amsfonts}
\usepackage{amssymb}
\usepackage{amsbsy}
\usepackage{mathrsfs}
\usepackage{upgreek}
\setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt}
\begin{document}$$\Omega \cdot cm$$\end{document}Ω·cm which is approximately two orders of a magnitude higher compared to the specific resistance of the buffer bathing tBLMs studied in this work. We hypothesize that such effect may be related in part due to decreased concentration of ionic carriers in the submembrane due to decreased relative dielectric permittivity in this region.
Collapse
|
18
|
Yang JM, Feng JD. Progress on optical measurements in single-molecule analysis with nanopores. CHINESE SCIENCE BULLETIN-CHINESE 2022. [DOI: 10.1360/tb-2021-1133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
|
19
|
Hoang MTV, Irinyi L, Hu Y, Schwessinger B, Meyer W. Long-Reads-Based Metagenomics in Clinical Diagnosis With a Special Focus on Fungal Infections. Front Microbiol 2022; 12:708550. [PMID: 35069461 PMCID: PMC8770865 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.708550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Identification of the causative infectious agent is essential in the management of infectious diseases, with the ideal diagnostic method being rapid, accurate, and informative, while remaining cost-effective. Traditional diagnostic techniques rely on culturing and cell propagation to isolate and identify the causative pathogen. These techniques are limited by the ability and the time required to grow or propagate an agent in vitro and the facts that identification based on morphological traits are non-specific, insensitive, and reliant on technical expertise. The evolution of next-generation sequencing has revolutionized genomic studies to generate more data at a cheaper cost. These are divided into short- and long-read sequencing technologies, depending on the length of reads generated during sequencing runs. Long-read sequencing also called third-generation sequencing emerged commercially through the instruments released by Pacific Biosciences and Oxford Nanopore Technologies, although relying on different sequencing chemistries, with the first one being more accurate both platforms can generate ultra-long sequence reads. Long-read sequencing is capable of entirely spanning previously established genomic identification regions or potentially small whole genomes, drastically improving the accuracy of the identification of pathogens directly from clinical samples. Long-read sequencing may also provide additional important clinical information, such as antimicrobial resistance profiles and epidemiological data from a single sequencing run. While initial applications of long-read sequencing in clinical diagnosis showed that it could be a promising diagnostic technique, it also has highlighted the need for further optimization. In this review, we show the potential long-read sequencing has in clinical diagnosis of fungal infections and discuss the pros and cons of its implementation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Minh Thuy Vi Hoang
- Molecular Mycology Research Laboratory, Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Medical School, Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Westmead, NSW, Australia
| | - Laszlo Irinyi
- Molecular Mycology Research Laboratory, Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Medical School, Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Westmead, NSW, Australia
- Sydney Infectious Disease Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
| | - Yiheng Hu
- Research School of Biology, Australia National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
| | | | - Wieland Meyer
- Molecular Mycology Research Laboratory, Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Medical School, Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Westmead, NSW, Australia
- Sydney Infectious Disease Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Westmead Hospital (Research and Education Network), Westmead, NSW, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Alghalayini A, Cranfield CG, Cornell BA, Valenzuela SM. Preparing Ion Channel Switch Membrane-Based Biosensors. Methods Mol Biol 2022; 2402:13-20. [PMID: 34854032 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1843-1_2] [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: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Monitoring the changes in membrane conductance using electrical impedance spectroscopy is the platform of membrane-based biosensors in order to detect a specific target molecule. These biosensors represent the amalgamation of an electrical conductor such as gold and a chemically tethered bilayer lipid membrane with specific incorporated ion channels such as gramicidin-A that is further functionalized with detector molecules of interest.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Amani Alghalayini
- School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
- ARC Research Hub for Integrated Devices for End-user Analysis at Low-levels (IDEAL), Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
| | - Charles G Cranfield
- School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- ARC Research Hub for Integrated Devices for End-user Analysis at Low-levels (IDEAL), Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
| | - Bruce A Cornell
- ARC Research Hub for Integrated Devices for End-user Analysis at Low-levels (IDEAL), Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Surgical Diagnostics Pty Ltd., Roseville, NSW, Australia
| | - Stella M Valenzuela
- School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- ARC Research Hub for Integrated Devices for End-user Analysis at Low-levels (IDEAL), Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Burdach K, Dziubak D, Sek S. Surface-Enhanced Infrared Absorption Spectroscopy (SEIRAS) to Probe Interfacial Water in Floating Bilayer Lipid Membranes (fBLMs). Methods Mol Biol 2022; 2402:199-207. [PMID: 34854046 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1843-1_16] [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: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Floating bilayer lipid membranes (fBLMs) immobilized on metallic surfaces provide a convenient model mimicking the cell membranes due to the effective hydration of lipid polar heads in a proximal leaflet and the possibility to generate the potential gradient across the membrane. This chapter describes the protocol for the measurement of interfacial water separating the floating bilayer lipid membrane from the solid support using surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy (SEIRAS) under electrochemical control.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kinga Burdach
- Faculty of Chemistry, Biological and Chemical Research Centre, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
| | - Damian Dziubak
- Faculty of Chemistry, Biological and Chemical Research Centre, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
| | - Slawomir Sek
- Faculty of Chemistry, Biological and Chemical Research Centre, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Hartmann LM, Garcia A, Deplazes E, Cranfield CG. Determining the Pore Size of Multimeric Peptide Ion Channels Using Cation Conductance Measures of Tethered Bilayer Lipid Membranes. Methods Mol Biol 2022; 2402:81-92. [PMID: 34854037 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1843-1_7] [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: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Swept frequency electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) can be used in conjunction with tethered bilayer lipid membranes to monitor the membrane permeability of ions in real-time (Deplazes et al. J Phys Chem Lett 11:6353-6358, 2020). Conductance readings, as determined by EIS, are a measure of the ability of ions to be transported across membranes. Recording the change in conductance as a function of cation concentration and a comparison between a range of cations permits conclusions to be made about the specificity of cation transport through pores. An estimate for upper pore size and cation selectivity of ion channels can be established using this method.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lissy M Hartmann
- School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia.
| | - Alvaro Garcia
- School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia
| | - Evelyne Deplazes
- School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia
| | - Charles G Cranfield
- School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Alobeedallah H, Cornell BA, Coster H. Measuring Voltage-Current Characteristics of Tethered Bilayer Lipid Membranes to Determine the Electro-Insertion Properties of Analytes. Methods Mol Biol 2022; 2402:61-69. [PMID: 34854035 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1843-1_5] [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: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Tethered bilayer lipid membranes (tBLMs) anchored to a solid substrate can be prepared and individual triangular voltage ramps from zero to 500 mV with a period of 2-10 ms applied to give membrane voltage dependencies with and without the addition of drugs and analytes in order to measure their electro-insertion properties.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hadeel Alobeedallah
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
| | | | - Hans Coster
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Guidelli R, Becucci L. Functional activity of peptide ion channels in tethered bilayer lipid membranes: Review. ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE ADVANCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/elsa.202100180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Rolando Guidelli
- Department of Chemistry University of Florence Sesto Fiorentino Firenze Italy
| | - Lucia Becucci
- Ministero dell'Istruzione Scuola Media “Guglielmo Marconi” San Giovanni Valdarno Arezzo Italy
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Solution Structures of Bacillus anthracis Protective Antigen Proteins Using Small Angle Neutron Scattering and Protective Antigen 63 Ion Channel Formation Kinetics. Toxins (Basel) 2021; 13:toxins13120888. [PMID: 34941724 PMCID: PMC8708185 DOI: 10.3390/toxins13120888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
We are studying the structures of bacterial toxins that form ion channels and enable macromolecule transport across membranes. For example, the crystal structure of the Staphylococcus aureus α-hemolysin (α-HL) channel in its functional state was confirmed using neutron reflectometry (NR) with the protein reconstituted in membranes tethered to a solid support. This method, which provides sub-nanometer structural information, could also test putative structures of the Bacillus anthracis protective antigen 63 (PA63) channel, locate where B. anthracis lethal factor and edema factor toxins (LF and EF, respectively) bind to it, and determine how certain small molecules can inhibit the interaction of LF and EF with the channel. We report here the solution structures of channel-forming PA63 and its precursor PA83 (which does not form channels) obtained with small angle neutron scattering. At near neutral pH, PA83 is a monomer and PA63 a heptamer. The latter is compared to two cryo-electron microscopy structures. We also show that although the α-HL and PA63 channels have similar structural features, unlike α-HL, PA63 channel formation in lipid bilayer membranes ceases within minutes of protein addition, which currently precludes the use of NR for elucidating the interactions between PA63, LF, EF, and potential therapeutic agents.
Collapse
|
26
|
Wu Y, Jamali S, Tilley RD, Gooding JJ. Spiers Memorial Lecture. Next generation nanoelectrochemistry: the fundamental advances needed for applications. Faraday Discuss 2021; 233:10-32. [PMID: 34874385 DOI: 10.1039/d1fd00088h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
Abstract
Nanoelectrochemistry, where electrochemical processes are controlled and investigated with nanoscale resolution, is gaining more and more attention because of the many potential applications in energy and sensing and the fact that there is much to learn about fundamental electrochemical processes when we explore them at the nanoscale. The development of instrumental methods that can explore the heterogeneity of electrochemistry occurring across an electrode surface, monitoring single molecules or many single nanoparticles on a surface simultaneously, have been pivotal in giving us new insights into nanoscale electrochemistry. Equally important has been the ability to synthesise or fabricate nanoscale entities with a high degree of control that allows us to develop nanoscale devices. Central to the latter has been the incredible advances in nanomaterial synthesis where electrode materials with atomic control over electrochemically active sites can be achieved. After introducing nanoelectrochemistry, this paper focuses on recent developments in two major application areas of nanoelectrochemistry; electrocatalysis and using single entities in sensing. Discussion of the developments in these two application fields highlights some of the advances in the fundamental understanding of nanoelectrochemical systems really driving these applications forward. Looking into our nanocrystal ball, this paper then highlights: the need to understand the impact of nanoconfinement on electrochemical processes, the need to measure many single entities, the need to develop more sophisticated ways of treating the potentially large data sets from measuring such many single entities, the need for more new methods for characterising nanoelectrochemical systems as they operate and the need for material synthesis to become more reproducible as well as possess more nanoscale control.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yanfang Wu
- School of Chemistry and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia.
| | - Sina Jamali
- School of Chemistry and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia.
| | - Richard D Tilley
- School of Chemistry and Electron Microscope Unit, Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
| | - J Justin Gooding
- School of Chemistry and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia.
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Kondrashov OV, Rokitskaya TI, Batishchev OV, Kotova EA, Antonenko YN, Akimov SA. Peptide-induced membrane elastic deformations decelerate gramicidin dimer-monomer equilibration. Biophys J 2021; 120:5309-5321. [PMID: 34715080 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpj.2021.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Gramicidin A (gA) is a hydrophobic pentadecapeptide readily incorporating into a planar bilayer lipid membrane (BLM), thereby inducing a large macroscopic current across the BLM. This current results from ion-channel formation due to head-to-head transbilayer dimerization of gA monomers with rapidly established monomer-dimer equilibrium. Any disturbance of the equilibrium, e.g., by sensitized photoinactivation of a portion of gA monomers, causes relaxation toward a new equilibrium state. According to previous studies, the characteristic relaxation time of the gA-mediated electric current decreases as the current increases upon elevating the gA concentration in the membrane. Here, we report data on the current relaxation kinetics for gA analogs with N-terminal valine replaced by glycine or tyrosine. Surprisingly, the relaxation time increased rather than decreased upon elevation of the total membrane conductance induced by these gA analogs, thus contradicting the classical kinetic scheme. We developed a general theoretical model that accounts for lateral interaction of monomers and dimers mediated by membrane elastic deformations. The modified kinetic scheme of the gramicidin dimerization predicts the reverse dependence of the relaxation time on membrane conductance for gA analogs, with a decreased dimerization constant that is in a good agreement with our experimental data. The equilibration process may be also modulated by incorporation of other peptides ("impurities") into the lipid membrane.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Oleg V Kondrashov
- Frumkin Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
| | - Tatyana I Rokitskaya
- Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
| | - Oleg V Batishchev
- Frumkin Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
| | - Elena A Kotova
- Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
| | - Yuri N Antonenko
- Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia.
| | - Sergey A Akimov
- Frumkin Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia.
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Rational Design of Biomolecules/Polymer Hybrids by Reversible Deactivation Radical Polymerization (RDRP) for Biomedical Applications. CHINESE JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10118-021-2543-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
|
29
|
|
30
|
Köhler S, Fragneto G, Alcaraz JP, Nelson A, Martin DK, Maccarini M. Nanostructural Characterization of Cardiolipin-Containing Tethered Lipid Bilayers Adsorbed on Gold and Silicon Substrates for Protein Incorporation. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:8908-8923. [PMID: 34286589 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c00119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
A key to the development of lipid membrane-based devices is a fundamental understanding of how the molecular structure of the lipid bilayer membrane is influenced by the type of lipids used to build the membrane. This is particularly important when membrane proteins are included in these devices since the precise lipid environment affects the ability to incorporate membrane proteins and their functionality. Here, we used neutron reflectometry to investigate the structure of tethered bilayer lipid membranes and to characterize the incorporation of the NhaA sodium proton exchanger in the bilayer. The lipid membranes were composed of two lipids, dioleoyl phosphatidylcholine and cardiolipin, and were adsorbed on gold and silicon substrates using two different tethering architectures based on functionalized oligoethylene glycol molecules of different lengths. In all of the investigated samples, the addition of cardiolipin caused distinct structural rearrangement including crowding of ethylene glycol groups of the tethering molecules in the inner head region and a thinning of the lipid tail region. The incorporation of NhaA in the tethered bilayers following two different protocols is quantified, and the way protein incorporation modulates the structural properties of these membranes is detailed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sebastian Köhler
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, UMR 5525, VetAgro Sup, Grenoble INP, TIMC/SyNaBi, 38000 Grenoble, France
- Institut Laue-Langevin, 38042 Grenoble, France
| | | | - Jean-Pierre Alcaraz
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, UMR 5525, VetAgro Sup, Grenoble INP, TIMC/SyNaBi, 38000 Grenoble, France
| | - Andrew Nelson
- ANSTO-Sydney, New Illawarra Road, Lucas Heights, NSW 2234, Australia
| | - Donald K Martin
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, UMR 5525, VetAgro Sup, Grenoble INP, TIMC/SyNaBi, 38000 Grenoble, France
| | - Marco Maccarini
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, UMR 5525, VetAgro Sup, Grenoble INP, TIMC/SyNaBi, 38000 Grenoble, France
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Romanholo PVV, Razzino CA, Raymundo-Pereira PA, Prado TM, Machado SAS, Sgobbi LF. Biomimetic electrochemical sensors: New horizons and challenges in biosensing applications. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 185:113242. [PMID: 33915434 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
The urge to meet the ever-growing needs of sensing technology has spurred research to look for new alternatives to traditional analytical methods. In this scenario, the glucometer is the flagship of commercial electrochemical sensing platforms, combining selectivity, reliability and portability. However, other types of enzyme-based biosensors seldom achieve the market, in spite of the large and increasing number of publications. The reasons behind their commercial limitations concern enzyme denaturation, and the high costs associated with procedures for their extraction and purification. In this sense, biomimetic materials that seek to imitate the desired properties of natural enzymes and biological systems have come out as an appealing path for robust and sensitive electrochemical biosensors. We herein portray the historical background of these biomimicking materials, covering from their beginnings until the most impactful applications in the field of electrochemical sensing platforms. Throughout the discussion, we present and critically appraise the major benefits and the most significant drawbacks offered by the bioinspired systems categorized as Nanozymes, Synzymes, Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs), Nanochannels, and Metal Complexes. Innovative strategies of fabrication and challenging applications are further reviewed and evaluated. In the end, we ponder over the prospects of this emerging field, assessing the most critical issues that shall be faced in the coming decade.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pedro V V Romanholo
- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, 74690-900, Brazil
| | - Claudia A Razzino
- Instituto de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, Universidade Do Vale Do Paraíba, São José Dos Campos, SP, 12244-000, Brazil
| | | | - Thiago M Prado
- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, 13566-590, Brazil
| | - Sergio A S Machado
- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, 13566-590, Brazil
| | - Livia F Sgobbi
- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, 74690-900, Brazil.
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Silin VI, Hoogerheide DP. pH dependent electrical properties of the inner- and outer- leaflets of biomimetic cell membranes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 594:279-289. [PMID: 33765647 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.03.016] [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: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
Composition and asymmetry of lipid membranes provide a means for regulation of trans-membrane permeability of ions and small molecules. The pH dependence of these processes plays an important role in the functioning and survival of cells. In this work, we study the pH dependence of membrane electrical resistance and capacitance using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and neutron reflectometry (NR) measurements of biomimetic tethered bilayer lipid membranes (tBLMs). tBLMs were prepared with single-component phospholipid compositions, as well as mixtures of phospholipids (phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylserine, phosphatidylethanolamine, sphingomyelin and cholesterol) that mimic the inner- and outer- leaflets of plasma cell membranes. We found that all studied tBLMs have a resistance maximum at pHs near the pKas of the phospholipids. SPR and NR indicated that surface concentration of phospholipids and the thickness of the hydrophobic part of the membrane did not change versus pH. We postulate that these maxima are the result of protonation of the phosphate oxygen of the phospholipids and that hydronium ions play a major role in the conductance at pHs < pKas while sodium ions play the major role at pHs > pKas. An additional sharp resistance maximum of the PE tBLMs found at pH 5.9 and most likely represents the phosphatidylethanolamine's isoelectric point. The data show the key roles of the characteristic parts of phospholipid molecules: terminal group (choline, carboxyl, amine), phosphate, glycerol and ester oxygens on the permeability and selectivity of ions through the membrane. The interactions between these groups lead to significant differences in the electrical properties of biomimetic models of inner- and outer- leaflets of the plasma cell membranes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Vitalii I Silin
- University of Maryland, Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research, Rockville MD 20850, USA.
| | - David P Hoogerheide
- Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Dziubak D, Sek S. Physicochemical Characterization of Sparsely Tethered Bilayer Lipid Membranes: Structure of Submembrane Water and Nanomechanical Properties. ChemElectroChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202100721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Damian Dziubak
- Faculty of Chemistry, Biological & Chemical Research Centre University of Warsaw Zwirki i Wigury 101 02-089 Warsaw Poland
| | - Slawomir Sek
- Faculty of Chemistry, Biological & Chemical Research Centre University of Warsaw Zwirki i Wigury 101 02-089 Warsaw Poland
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Cellular interactions with polystyrene nanoplastics-The role of particle size and protein corona. Biointerphases 2021; 16:041001. [PMID: 34241329 DOI: 10.1116/6.0001124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Plastic waste is ubiquitously spread across the world and its smaller analogs-microplastics and nanoplastics-raise particular health concerns. While biological impacts of microplastics and nanoplastics have been actively studied, the chemical and biological bases for the adverse effects are sought after. This work explores contributory factors by combining results from in vitro and model mammalian membrane experimentation to assess the outcome of cell/nanoplastic interactions in molecular detail, inspecting the individual contribution of nanoplastics and different types of protein coronae. The in vitro study showed mild cytotoxicity and cellular uptake of polystyrene (PS) nanoplastics, with no clear trend based on nanoplastic size (20 and 200 nm) or surface charge. In contrast, a nanoplastic size-dependency on bilayer disruption was observed in the model system. This suggests that membrane disruption resulting from direct interaction with PS nanoplastics has little correlation with cytotoxicity. Furthermore, the level of bilayer disruption was found to be limited to the hydrophilic headgroup, indicating that transmembrane diffusion was an unlikely pathway for cellular uptake-endocytosis is the viable mechanism. In rare cases, small PS nanoplastics (20 nm) were found in the vicinity of chromosomes without a nuclear membrane surrounding them; however, this was not observed for larger PS nanoplastics (200 nm). We hypothesize that the nanoplastics can interact with chromosomes prior to nuclear membrane formation. Overall, precoating PS particles with protein coronae reduced the cytotoxicity, irrespective of the corona type. When comparing the two types, the extent of reduction was more apparent with soft than hard corona.
Collapse
|
35
|
Frutiger A, Tanno A, Hwu S, Tiefenauer RF, Vörös J, Nakatsuka N. Nonspecific Binding-Fundamental Concepts and Consequences for Biosensing Applications. Chem Rev 2021; 121:8095-8160. [PMID: 34105942 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Nature achieves differentiation of specific and nonspecific binding in molecular interactions through precise control of biomolecules in space and time. Artificial systems such as biosensors that rely on distinguishing specific molecular binding events in a sea of nonspecific interactions have struggled to overcome this issue. Despite the numerous technological advancements in biosensor technologies, nonspecific binding has remained a critical bottleneck due to the lack of a fundamental understanding of the phenomenon. To date, the identity, cause, and influence of nonspecific binding remain topics of debate within the scientific community. In this review, we discuss the evolution of the concept of nonspecific binding over the past five decades based upon the thermodynamic, intermolecular, and structural perspectives to provide classification frameworks for biomolecular interactions. Further, we introduce various theoretical models that predict the expected behavior of biosensors in physiologically relevant environments to calculate the theoretical detection limit and to optimize sensor performance. We conclude by discussing existing practical approaches to tackle the nonspecific binding challenge in vitro for biosensing platforms and how we can both address and harness nonspecific interactions for in vivo systems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Andreas Frutiger
- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, ETH Zürich, Zürich CH-8092, Switzerland
| | - Alexander Tanno
- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, ETH Zürich, Zürich CH-8092, Switzerland
| | - Stephanie Hwu
- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, ETH Zürich, Zürich CH-8092, Switzerland
| | - Raphael F Tiefenauer
- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, ETH Zürich, Zürich CH-8092, Switzerland
| | - János Vörös
- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, ETH Zürich, Zürich CH-8092, Switzerland
| | - Nako Nakatsuka
- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, ETH Zürich, Zürich CH-8092, Switzerland
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Abstract
Biological membranes composed of a lipid bilayer and associated proteins work as a platform for highly selective and sensitive detection in nature. Substrate-supported lipid bilayers (SLBs) are a model system of the biological membrane that are mechanically stable, accessible to highly sensitive analytical techniques, and amenable to micro-fabrication, such as patterning. The surface of SLBs can effectively suppress the non-specific binding of proteins, and enhance selective detection by specific interactions. These features render SLBs highly attractive for the development of devices that utilize artificially mimicked cellular functions. Furthermore, SLBs can be combined with nanoscopic spaces, such as nano-channels and nano-pores, that can reduce the detection volume and suppress the non-specific background noise, enhancing the signal-to-background noise (S/B) ratio. SLBs therefore provide promising platforms for a wide range of biomedical and environmental analyses.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kenichi Morigaki
- Biosignal Research Center, Kobe University.,Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Hossain M, Blanchard GJ. Ceramide-mediation of diffusion in supported lipid bilayers. Chem Phys Lipids 2021; 238:105090. [PMID: 33971138 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2021.105090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
The fluidity and compositional heterogeneity of the mammalian plasma membrane play deterministic roles in a variety of membrane functions. Designing model bilayer systems allows for compositional control over these properties. Ceramide is a phospholipid capable of extensive headgroup-region hydrogen bonding, and we report here on the role of ceramide in planar model bilayers. We use fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) to obtain translational diffusion constants of two chromophores in supported model bilayers composed of cholesterol, 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-phosphatidylcholine (DOPC), sphingomyelin, and ceramide. FRAP data for perylene report on the acyl chain region of the model bilayer and FRAP data for 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine-N-(lissamine rhodamine B sulfonyl) sense diffusional dynamics in the bilayer headgroup region. Dynamics in the headgroup region exhibit anomalous diffusion behavior that is characteristic of spatially heterogeneous media.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Masroor Hossain
- Michigan State University, Department of Chemistry, 578 S. Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
| | - G J Blanchard
- Michigan State University, Department of Chemistry, 578 S. Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
El-Beyrouthy J, Freeman E. Characterizing the Structure and Interactions of Model Lipid Membranes Using Electrophysiology. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:319. [PMID: 33925756 PMCID: PMC8145864 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11050319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
The cell membrane is a protective barrier whose configuration determines the exchange both between intracellular and extracellular regions and within the cell itself. Consequently, characterizing membrane properties and interactions is essential for advancements in topics such as limiting nanoparticle cytotoxicity. Characterization is often accomplished by recreating model membranes that approximate the structure of cellular membranes in a controlled environment, formed using self-assembly principles. The selected method for membrane creation influences the properties of the membrane assembly, including their response to electric fields used for characterizing transmembrane exchanges. When these self-assembled model membranes are combined with electrophysiology, it is possible to exploit their non-physiological mechanics to enable additional measurements of membrane interactions and phenomena. This review describes several common model membranes including liposomes, pore-spanning membranes, solid supported membranes, and emulsion-based membranes, emphasizing their varying structure due to the selected mode of production. Next, electrophysiology techniques that exploit these structures are discussed, including conductance measurements, electrowetting and electrocompression analysis, and electroimpedance spectroscopy. The focus of this review is linking each membrane assembly technique to the properties of the resulting membrane, discussing how these properties enable alternative electrophysiological approaches to measuring membrane characteristics and interactions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Eric Freeman
- School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA;
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Gruhle K, Tuchtenhagen M, Müller S, Hause G, Meister A, Drescher S. Synthesis and aggregation behaviour of single-chain, 1,32-alkyl-branched bis(phosphocholines) - part 2: lateral chain length triggers self-assembling from sheets to fibres to vesicles. Org Biomol Chem 2021; 18:3585-3598. [PMID: 32347287 DOI: 10.1039/d0ob00534g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
Abstract
Six single-chain, 1,32-alkyl-branched bis(phosphocholines) PC-C32(1,32Cm)-PC have been synthesized as model lipids for naturally occurring archaeal membrane lipids. The preparation of these bipolar amphiphiles bearing lateral alkyl chains of different lengths (C4-C15) was realized using a Cu-catalyzed Grignard bis-coupling reaction of various primary alkyl-branched bromides as side parts and a 1,22-dibromide as the centre part. The aggregation behaviour of these bolalipids in water was initially investigated by differential scanning calorimetry and transmission electron microscopy. As a main result, the types of aggregates found and their stability upon heating were strongly connected to the length of the lateral alkyl chain of the bolalipid: short and long lateral chains led to lamellar structures, whereas side chains of medium length led to fibrous aggregates. In future, these bolalipids could be used to produce tailored and stabilized liposomes for oral drug delivery.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kai Gruhle
- Institute of Pharmacy - Biophysical Pharmacy, Martin Luther University (MLU), Wolfgang-Langenbeck-Strasse 4, 01620 Halle (Saale), Germany.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
40
|
Michalak DJ, Lösche M, Hoogerheide DP. Charge Effects Provide Ångström-Level Control of Lipid Bilayer Morphology on Titanium Dioxide Surfaces. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:3970-3981. [PMID: 33761262 PMCID: PMC10995910 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c00214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Interfaces between molecular organic architectures and oxidic substrates are a central feature of biosensors and applications of biomimetics in science and technology. For phospholipid bilayers, the large range of pH- and ionic strength-dependent surface charge densities adopted by titanium dioxide and other oxidic surfaces leads to a rich landscape of phenomena that provides exquisite control of membrane interactions with such substrates. Using neutron reflectometry measurements, we report sharp, reversible transitions that occur between closely surface-associated and weakly coupled states. We show that these states arise from a complex interplay of the tunable length scale of electrostatic interactions with the length scale arising from other forces that are independent of solution conditions. A generalized free energy potential, with its inputs only derived from established measurements of surface and bilayer properties, quantitatively describes these and previously reported observations concerning the unbinding of bilayers from supporting substrates.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dennis J Michalak
- Department of Physics, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
| | - Mathias Lösche
- Department of Physics, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
- Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
| | - David P Hoogerheide
- Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
| |
Collapse
|
41
|
Bryant SJ, Garcia A, Clarke RJ, Warr GG. Selective ion transport across a lipid bilayer in a protic ionic liquid. SOFT MATTER 2021; 17:2688-2694. [PMID: 33533359 DOI: 10.1039/d0sm02225j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Ionic liquids (ILs) have exhibited enormous potential as electrolytes, designer solvents and reaction media, as well as being surprisingly effective platforms for amphiphile self-assembly and for preserving structure of complex biomolecules. This has led to their exploration as media for long-term biopreservation and in biosensors, for which their viability depends on their ability to sustain both structure and function within complex, multicomponent nanoscale compartments and assemblies. Here we show that a tethered lipid bilayer can be assembled directly in a purely IL environment that retains its structure upon exchange between IL and aqueous buffer, and that the membrane transporter valinomycin can be incorporated so as to retain its functionality and cation selectivity. This paves the way for the development of long-lived, non-aqueous microreactors and sensor assemblies, and demonstrates the potential for complex proteins to retain functionality in non-aqueous, ionic liquid solvents.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Saffron J Bryant
- School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia and School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia.
| | - Alvaro Garcia
- School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia and School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
| | - Ronald J Clarke
- School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
| | - Gregory G Warr
- School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia and University of Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
42
|
Gabriunaite I, Valiūnienė A, Sabirovas T, Valincius G. Mixed Silane‐based Self‐assembled Monolayers Deposited on Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide as Model System for Development of Biosensors for Toxin Detection. ELECTROANAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.202060578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Inga Gabriunaite
- Department of Physical Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences Vilnius University Naugarduko 24 Vilnius, LT 03225 Lithuania
| | - Aušra Valiūnienė
- Department of Physical Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences Vilnius University Naugarduko 24 Vilnius, LT 03225 Lithuania
| | - Tomas Sabirovas
- Institute of Biochemistry Life Sciences Centre Vilnius University Sauletekio ave. 7 Vilnius, LT 10257 Lithuania
| | - Gintaras Valincius
- Institute of Biochemistry Life Sciences Centre Vilnius University Sauletekio ave. 7 Vilnius, LT 10257 Lithuania
| |
Collapse
|
43
|
The investigation of detection and sensing mechanism of spicy substance based on human TRPV1 channel protein-cell membrane biosensor. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 172:112779. [PMID: 33160235 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112779] [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] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
The transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) is a key target for the spicy taste sensor and analgesic drug development. However, the human TRPV1-associated signaling remains to be obscure. In this study, we overexpressed human TRPV1 (hTRPV1) in HEK293T cells and explored its signaling activated by spicy substances. A cell membrane biosensor was constructed by using the cells highly expressed hTRPV1 through a layer-by-layer assembly. Our results showed that the activation constants by capsaicin, allicin and sanshool, the active components of chili pepper, garlic and mountain pepper, were Ka, capsaicin = 3.5206 × 10-16 mol/L, Ka, allicin = 5.0227 × 10-15 mol/L, Ka, sanshool = 1.7832 × 10-15 mol/L. Obviously, the order of the sensitivity mediated by hTRPV1 was capsaicin > sanshool > allicin. The affinity values of the three spicy substances with hTRPV1 analyzed by molecular docking simulation also displayed the same law. Most importantly, some amide bonds and their similar groups and even benzene rings of spicy compounds were fund to be critical in the spicy sensing process. In addition, Glu570 in the active pocket of hTRPV1 plays an important role in identifying spicy substances. The elucidation of the detailed mechanism mediated by hTRPV1 in spicy sensing will lay a theoretical foundation to design rational strategies for screening of potential analgesics.
Collapse
|
44
|
Protein Sensing Device with Multi-Recognition Ability Composed of Self-Organized Glycopeptide Bundle. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 22:ijms22010366. [PMID: 33396442 PMCID: PMC7795492 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22010366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
We designed and synthesized amphiphilic glycopeptides with glucose or galactose at the C-terminals. We observed the protein-induced structural changes of the amphiphilic glycopeptide assembly in the lipid bilayer membrane using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier transform infrared reflection-absorption spectra (FTIR-RAS) measurements. The glycopeptides re-arranged to form a bundle that acted as an ion channel due to the interaction among the target protein and the terminal sugar groups of the glycopeptides. The bundle in the lipid bilayer membrane was fixed on a gold-deposited quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) electrode by the membrane fusion method. The protein-induced re-arrangement of the terminal sugar groups formed a binding site that acted as a receptor, and the re-binding of the target protein to the binding site induced the closing of the channel. We monitored the detection of target proteins by the changes of the electrochemical properties of the membrane. The response current of the membrane induced by the target protein recognition was expressed by an equivalent circuit consisting of resistors and capacitors when a triangular voltage was applied. We used peanut lectin (PNA) and concanavalin A (ConA) as target proteins. The sensing membrane induced by PNA shows the specific response to PNA, and the ConA-induced membrane responded selectively to ConA. Furthermore, PNA-induced sensing membranes showed relatively low recognition ability for lectin from Ricinus Agglutinin (RCA120) and mushroom lectin (ABA), which have galactose binding sites. The protein-induced self-organization formed the spatial arrangement of the sugar chains specific to the binding site of the target protein. These findings demonstrate the possibility of fabricating a sensing device with multi-recognition ability that can recognize proteins even if the structure is unknown, by the protein-induced self-organization process.
Collapse
|
45
|
Raila T, Ambrulevičius F, Penkauskas T, Jankunec M, Meškauskas T, Vanderah DJ, Valincius G. Clusters of protein pores in phospholipid bilayer membranes can be identified and characterized by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.137179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
|
46
|
R SK, Puthumadathil N, Shaji AH, Santhosh Kumar K, Mohan G, Mahendran KR. Designed alpha-helical barrels for charge-selective peptide translocation. Chem Sci 2020; 12:639-649. [PMID: 34163795 PMCID: PMC8178987 DOI: 10.1039/d0sc04856a] [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: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Synthetic alpha-helix based pores for selective sensing of peptides have not been characterized previously. Here, we report large transmembrane pores, pPorA formed from short synthetic alpha-helical peptides of tunable conductance and selectivity for single-molecule sensing of peptides. We quantified the selective translocation kinetics of differently charged cationic and anionic peptides through these synthetic pores at single-molecule resolution. The charged peptides are electrophoretically pulled into the pores resulting in an increase in the dissociation rate with the voltage indicating successful translocation of peptides. More specifically, we elucidated the charge pattern lining the pore lumen and the orientation of the pores in the membrane based on the asymmetry in the peptide-binding kinetics. The salt and pH-dependent measurements confirm the electrostatic dominance and charge selectivity in controlling target peptide interaction with the pores. Remarkably, we tuned the selectivity of the pores to charged peptides by modifying the charge composition of the pores, thus establishing the molecular and electrostatic basis of peptide translocation. We suggest that these synthetic pores that selectively conduct specific ions and biomolecules are advantageous for nanopore proteomics analysis and synthetic nanobiotechnology applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Smrithi Krishnan R
- Membrane Biology Laboratory, Transdisciplinary Research Program, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology Thiruvananthapuram 695014 India
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal Karnataka India-576104
| | - Neethu Puthumadathil
- Membrane Biology Laboratory, Transdisciplinary Research Program, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology Thiruvananthapuram 695014 India
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal Karnataka India-576104
| | - Amina H Shaji
- Membrane Biology Laboratory, Transdisciplinary Research Program, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology Thiruvananthapuram 695014 India
| | - K Santhosh Kumar
- Membrane Biology Laboratory, Transdisciplinary Research Program, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology Thiruvananthapuram 695014 India
| | - Gayathri Mohan
- Membrane Biology Laboratory, Transdisciplinary Research Program, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology Thiruvananthapuram 695014 India
| | - Kozhinjampara R Mahendran
- Membrane Biology Laboratory, Transdisciplinary Research Program, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology Thiruvananthapuram 695014 India
| |
Collapse
|
47
|
Van Truong T, Ghosh M, Misra R, Krichevski O, Wachtel E, Friedman N, Sheves M, Patchornik G. Conjugation of native membranes via linear oligo-amines. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 193:111101. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.111101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
|
48
|
Alghalayini A, Jiang L, Gu X, Yeoh GH, Cranfield CG, Timchenko V, Cornell BA, Valenzuela SM. Real-time monitoring of heat transfer between gold nanoparticles and tethered bilayer lipid membranes. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-BIOMEMBRANES 2020; 1862:183334. [PMID: 32380171 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamem.2020.183334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 04/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
Plasmon resonance frequency irradiated gold nanoparticles (GNPs) have gained interest as a laser-targeted treatment for infections, tumors and for the controlled release of drugs in situ. Questions still remain, however, as to the efficiency of heat delivery within biological tissues and how this can be reliably determined. Here, we demonstrate how a nanomaterial-electrode interface that mimics cell membranes can detect the localized heat transfer characteristics arising from plasmon resonance frequency-matched laser excitation of GNPs. We demonstrate that the lipid bilayer membrane can be affected by conjugated GNP induced hyperthermia when irradiated with a laser power output as low as 135 nW/μm2. This is four orders of magnitude lower power than previously reported. By restricting the lateral movement of the lipids in the bilayer membrane, it was shown that the change in membrane conductance as a result of the heat transfer was due to the creation of transient lipidic toroidal pores within the membrane. We further demonstrate that the heat transfer from the GNPs alters diffusion rates of monomers of the gramicidin-A peptide within the lipid leaflets. This work highlights how targeted low laser power GNP hyperthermia treatments, in vivo, could play a dual role of interfering with both cell membrane morphology and dynamics, along with membrane protein function.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Amani Alghalayini
- School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2007, Australia; ARC Research Hub for Integrated Devices for End-user Analysis at Low-levels (IDEAL), Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
| | - Lele Jiang
- School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2007, Australia
| | - Xi Gu
- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
| | - Guan Heng Yeoh
- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
| | - Charles G Cranfield
- School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2007, Australia; ARC Research Hub for Integrated Devices for End-user Analysis at Low-levels (IDEAL), Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
| | - Victoria Timchenko
- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
| | - Bruce A Cornell
- Surgical Diagnostics Pty Ltd., Roseville, Sydney 2069, Australia; ARC Research Hub for Integrated Devices for End-user Analysis at Low-levels (IDEAL), Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
| | - Stella M Valenzuela
- School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2007, Australia; Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2007, Australia; ARC Research Hub for Integrated Devices for End-user Analysis at Low-levels (IDEAL), Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia.
| |
Collapse
|
49
|
Electrochemical Biosensors Based on Membrane-Bound Enzymes in Biomimetic Configurations. SENSORS 2020; 20:s20123393. [PMID: 32560121 PMCID: PMC7349357 DOI: 10.3390/s20123393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
In nature, many enzymes are attached or inserted into the cell membrane, having hydrophobic subunits or lipid chains for this purpose. Their reconstitution on electrodes maintaining their natural structural characteristics allows for optimizing their electrocatalytic properties and stability. Different biomimetic strategies have been developed for modifying electrodes surfaces to accommodate membrane-bound enzymes, including the formation of self-assembled monolayers of hydrophobic compounds, lipid bilayers, or liposomes deposition. An overview of the different strategies used for the formation of biomimetic membranes, the reconstitution of membrane enzymes on electrodes, and their applications as biosensors is presented.
Collapse
|
50
|
Sabirovas T, Valiūnienė A, Gabriunaite I, Valincius G. Mixed hybrid bilayer lipid membranes on mechanically polished titanium surface. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-BIOMEMBRANES 2020; 1862:183232. [PMID: 32119863 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamem.2020.183232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
Mixed self-assembled monolayers of octadecyltrichlorosilane (OTS) and methyltrichlorosilane (MTS) were deposited via simple silanization procedure on a mechanically polished titanium surface. The monolayers act as molecular anchors for mixed hybrid bilayer lipid membranes (mhBLM) which were accomplished via vesicle fusion. A variation of the MTS concentration in silanization solutions significantly affects properties of mhBLMs composed of a 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DOPC) and cholesterol (Chol). The bilayers become less insulating following an increase of the MTS content. On the other hand, an increase of the MTS concentration provides flexibility of the mhBLM membranes necessary for the functional reconstitution of membrane proteins. The optimal molar ratio of MTS in silanization solution is 40% providing anchors for intact mhBLMs as confirmed by their specific capacitance of 0.86 μF cm-2. We found that the bilayers containing 40% (mol) of cholesterol bind cholesterol dependent pneumolysin (PLY). However, we did not observe functional reconstitution of PLY. While α-hemolysin almost fully disrupts mhBLMs assembled from 100% diphytanoyl. An important advantage of the titanium/OTS/MTS molecular anchor systems is their ability of repetitive regeneration of phospholipid bilayers without losing functional properties as demonstrated in the current study. This creates a possibility for the multiple-use phospholipid membrane biosensors which have a potential of decreasing the cost of such electrochemical/electroanalytical devices.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tomas Sabirovas
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko 24, Vilnius LT-03225, Lithuania
| | - Aušra Valiūnienė
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko 24, Vilnius LT-03225, Lithuania
| | - Inga Gabriunaite
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko 24, Vilnius LT-03225, Lithuania
| | - Gintaras Valincius
- Vilnius University, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Sauletekio ave. 7, Vilnius LT-10257, Lithuania.
| |
Collapse
|