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Shrivastava S, Ifra, Saha S, Singh A. Dissipative particle dynamics simulation study on ATRP-brush modification of variably shaped surfaces and biopolymer adsorption. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:17986-18003. [PMID: 35856807 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp01749k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We present a dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) simulation study on the surface modification of initiator embedded microparticles (MPs) of different shapes via atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) brush growth. The surface-initiated ATRP-brush growth leads to the formation of a more globular MP shape. We perform the comparative analysis of ATRP-brush growth on three different forms of particle surfaces: cup surface, spherical surface, and flat surface (rectangular/disk-shaped). First, we establish the chemical kinetics of the brush growth: the monomer conversion and the reaction rates. Next, we discuss the structural changes (shape-modification) of brush-modified surfaces by computing the radial distribution function, spatial density distribution, radius of gyration, hydrodynamic radius, and shape factor. The polymer brush-modified particles are well known as the carrier materials for enzyme immobilization. Finally, we study the biopolymer adsorption on ATRP-brush modified particles in a compatible solution. In particular, we explore the effect of ATRP-brush length, biopolymer chain length, and concentration on the adsorption process. Our results illustrate the enhanced biopolymer adsorption with increased brush length, initiator concentration, and biopolymer concentration. Most importantly, when adsorption reaches saturation, the flat surface loads more biopolymers than the other two surfaces. The experimental results verified the same, considering the disk-shaped flat surface particles, cup-shaped particles, and spherical particles.
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- Samiksha Shrivastava
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi-221005, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi-110016, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi-110016, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi-221005, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Ishihara K, Fukazawa K. Cell-membrane-inspired polymers for constructing biointerfaces with efficient molecular recognition. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:3397-3419. [PMID: 35389394 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00242f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Fabrication of devices that accurately recognize, detect, and separate target molecules from mixtures is a crucial aspect of biotechnology for applications in medical, pharmaceutical, and food sciences. This technology has also been recently applied in solving environmental and energy-related problems. In molecular recognition, biomolecules are typically complexed with a substrate, and specific molecules from a mixture are recognized, captured, and reacted. To increase sensitivity and efficiency, the activity of the biomolecules used for capture should be maintained, and non-specific reactions on the surface should be prevented. This review summarizes polymeric materials that are used for constructing biointerfaces. Precise molecular recognition occurring at the surface of cell membranes is fundamental to sustaining life; therefore, materials that mimic the structure and properties of this particular surface are emphasized in this article. The requirements for biointerfaces to eliminate nonspecific interactions of biomolecules are described. In particular, the major issue of protein adsorption on biointerfaces is discussed by focusing on the structure of water near the interface from a thermodynamic viewpoint; moreover, the structure of polymer molecules that control the water structure is considered. Methodologies enabling stable formation of these interfaces on material surfaces are also presented.
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- Kazuhiko Ishihara
- Department of Materials Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan.
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Activation and Stabilization of Lipase B from Candida antarctica by Immobilization on Polymer Brushes with Optimized Surface Structure. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2022; 194:3384-3399. [PMID: 35357660 PMCID: PMC9270307 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-022-03913-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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A reusable support system for the immobilization of lipases is developed using hybrid polymer-inorganic core shell nanoparticles. The biocatalyst core consists of a silica nanoparticle. PMMA is grafted from the nanoparticle as polymer brush via ARGET ATRP (activator regenerated by electron transfer atom transfer radical polymerization), which allows defining the surface properties by chemical synthesis conditions. Lipase B from Candida antarctica is immobilized on the hybrid particles. The activity and stability of the biocatalyst are analyzed by spectroscopic activity analysis. It is shown that the hydrophobic PMMA brushes provide an activating surface for the lipase giving a higher specific activity than the enzyme in solution. Varying the surface structure from disordered to ordered polymer brushes reveals that the reusability of the biocatalyst is more effectively optimized by the surface structure than by the introduction of crosslinking with glutaraldehyde (GDA). The developed immobilization system is highly suitable for biocatalysis in non-native media which is shown by a transesterification assay in isopropyl alcohol and an esterification reaction in n-heptane.
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Ifra, Singh A, Saha S. High Adsorption of α-Glucosidase on Polymer Brush-Modified Anisotropic Particles Acquired by Electrospraying-A Combined Experimental and Simulation Study. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:7431-7444. [PMID: 35006717 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In this particular contribution, we aim to immobilize a model enzyme such as α-glucosidase onto poly(DMAEMA) [poly(2-dimethyl amino ethyl methacrylate)] brush-modified anisotropic (cup- and disc-shaped) biocompatible polymeric particles. The anisotropic particles comprising a blend of PLA [poly(lactide)] and poly(MMA-co-BEMA) [poly((methyl methacrylate)-co-(2-(2-bromopropionyloxy) ethyl methacrylate)] were acquired by electrospraying, a scalable and convenient technique. We have also demonstrated the role of a swollen polymer brush grafted on the surface of cup-/disc-shaped particles via surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization in immobilizing an unprecedentedly high loading of enzyme [441 mg/g (cup)-589 mg/g (disc) of particles, 15-20 times higher than that of the literature-reported system] as compared to non-brush-modified particles. Circular dichroism spectroscopy was used to predict the structural changes of the enzyme upon immobilization onto the carrier particles. An enormously high amount of enzymes with preserved activity (∼85 ± 13% for cups and ∼78 ± 15% for discs) was found to adhere onto brush-modified particles at pH 7 via electrostatic adsorption. These findings were further explored at the atomistic level using a coarse-grained dissipative particle dynamics simulation approach, which exhibited excellent correlation with experimental results. In addition, accelerated particle separation was also achieved via magnetic force-induced aggregation within 20 min (without a centrifuge) by incorporating magnetic nanoparticles into disc-shaped particles while electrojetting. This further strengthens the technical feasibility of the process, which holds immense potential to be applied for various enzymes intended for several applications.
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- Ifra
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
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Fu L, Jafari H, Gießl M, Yerneni SS, Sun M, Wang Z, Liu T, Kapil K, Cheng BC, Yu A, Averick SE, Matyjaszewski K. Grafting Polymer Brushes by ATRP from Functionalized Poly(ether ether ketone) Microparticles. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2021; 32:3948-3954. [PMID: 34924736 PMCID: PMC8680496 DOI: 10.1002/pat.5405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK) is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic with excellent mechanical and chemical properties. PEEK exhibits a high degree of resistance to thermal, chemical, and bio-degradation. PEEK is used as biomaterial in the field of orthopaedic and dental implants; however, due to its intrinsic hydrophobicity and inert surface, PEEK does not effectively support bone growth. Therefore, new methods to modify PEEK's surface to improve osseointegration are key to next generation polymer implant materials. Unfortunately, PEEK is a challenging material to both modify and subsequently characterize thus stymieing efforts to improve PEEK osseointegration. In this manuscript, we demonstrate how surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) can be used to modify novel PEEK microparticles (PMP). The hard core-soft shell microparticles were synthesized and characterized by DLS, ATR-IR, XPS and TEM, indicating the grafted materials increased solubility and stability in a range of solvents. The discovered surface grafted PMP can be used as compatibilizers for the polymer-tissue interface.
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- Liye Fu
- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Konstanz, Universitatsstraße 10, D-78457 Konstanz, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States
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- Allegheny Health Network - Neuroscience Institute, 320 E. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212, United States
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- Allegheny Health Network - Neuroscience Institute, 320 E. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212, United States
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- Allegheny Health Network - Neuroscience Institute, 320 E. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212, United States
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Borówko M, Staszewski T. Adsorption on Ligand-Tethered Nanoparticles. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22168810. [PMID: 34445511 PMCID: PMC8396279 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22168810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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We use coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations to study adsorption on ligand-tethered particles. Nanoparticles with attached flexible and stiff ligands are considered. We discuss how the excess adsorption isotherm, the thickness of the polymer corona, and its morphology depend on the number of ligands, their length, the size of the core, and the interaction parameters. We investigate the adsorption-induced structural transitions of polymer coatings. The behavior of systems involving curved and flat "brushes" is compared.
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Nanoparticles in Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Layer-by-Layer (LbL) Films and Capsules—Key Enabling Components of Hybrid Coatings. COATINGS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings10111131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Originally regarded as auxiliary additives, nanoparticles have become important constituents of polyelectrolyte multilayers. They represent the key components to enhance mechanical properties, enable activation by laser light or ultrasound, construct anisotropic and multicompartment structures, and facilitate the development of novel sensors and movable particles. Here, we discuss an increasingly important role of inorganic nanoparticles in the layer-by-layer assembly—effectively leading to the construction of the so-called hybrid coatings. The principles of assembly are discussed together with the properties of nanoparticles and layer-by-layer polymeric assembly essential in building hybrid coatings. Applications and emerging trends in development of such novel materials are also identified.
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Staszewski T, Borówko M. Adsorption-induced co-assembly of hairy and isotropic particles. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2020; 22:8757-8767. [PMID: 32281995 DOI: 10.1039/c9cp06854f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We use coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations to study the behavior of polymer-tethered particles immersed in fluids of isotropic particles. Particles modified with weakly anchored, mobile ligands are considered. We discuss how the concentration of fluid particles affects the morphology of an isolated hairy particle. It is shown that hairy particles present different morphologies including typical core-shell, octopus-like and corn-like, depending on fluid-segment interactions and the fluid density. The mechanism of changes in the shape of hairy particles is explained. The reconfiguration of the polymer corona arises from adsorption of fluid particles "on chains". The adsorbed fluid particles form bridges between the chains. This causes the mobile ligands to merge into clusters on the core surface. A part of the core remains empty so the hairy particle becomes a Janus-like object. We also study co-assembly in mixtures of hairy and isotropic particles. Depending on the strength of fluid-segment interactions, hairy particles with fluid particles trapped inside their coronas remain isolated or form mixed clusters of different structures. The aggregation of hairy particles results from the formation of bridges between chains belonging to different cores by fluid particles.
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- Tomasz Staszewski
- Department of Theoretical Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland.
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Drechsler A, Caspari A, Synytska A. Influence of roughness and capillary size on the zeta potential values obtained by streaming potential measurements. SURF INTERFACE ANAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/sia.6792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Leibniz‐Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden Dresden Germany
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- Leibniz‐Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden Dresden Germany
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Ifra, Singh A, Saha S. Shape Shifting of Cup Shaped Particles on Growing poly (2‐hydroxy ethyl methacrylate) Brushes by “Grafting From” Approach and Dissipative Particle Dynamics Simulation. ChemistrySelect 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202000747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Ifra
- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology Delhi New Delhi India
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- Department of PhysicsIndian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi India
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology Delhi New Delhi India
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Matura A, Köpke D, Marschelke C, Kramer J, Synytska A, Sallat M. Funktionalisierte Kern‐Schale‐Partikel als Träger zur Enzymimmobilisierung und deren Anwendung. CHEM-ING-TECH 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.201900151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Anke Matura
- Technische Universität DresdenProfessur Technische Biochemie Bergstraße 66 01069 Dresden Deutschland
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- Technische Universität DresdenProfessur Technische Biochemie Bergstraße 66 01069 Dresden Deutschland
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- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V. Hohe Straße 6 Dresden Deutschland
- Technische Universität DresdenProfessur für Physikalische Chemie polymerer Materialien Hohe Straße 6 01069 Dresden Deutschland
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- Technische Universität DresdenProfessur Technische Biochemie Bergstraße 66 01069 Dresden Deutschland
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- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V. Hohe Straße 6 Dresden Deutschland
- Technische Universität DresdenProfessur für Physikalische Chemie polymerer Materialien Hohe Straße 6 01069 Dresden Deutschland
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- Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e.V. Annaberger Straße 240 09125 Chemnitz Deutschland
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Thermo-Responsive Polymer Brushes with Side Graft Chains: Relationship Between Molecular Architecture and Underwater Adherence. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20246295. [PMID: 31847112 PMCID: PMC6941113 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20246295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Revised: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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During the last few decades, wet adhesives have been developed for applications in various fields. Nonetheless, key questions such as the most suitable polymer architecture as well as the most suitable chemical composition remain open. In this article, we investigate the underwater adhesion properties of novel responsive polymer brushes with side graft chain architecture prepared using “grafting through” approach on flat surfaces. The incorporation in the backbone of thermo-responsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAm) allowed us to obtain LCST behavior in the final layers. PNIPAm is co-polymerized with poly(methyl ethylene phosphate) (PMEP), a poloyphosphoester. The final materials are characterized studying the surface-grafted polymer as well as the polymer from the bulk solution, and pure PNIPAm brush is used as reference. PNIPAm-g-PMEP copolymers retain the responsive behavior of PNIPAm: when T > LCST, a clear switching of properties is observed. More specifically, all layers above the critical temperature show collapse of the chains, increased hydrophobicity and variation of the surface charge even if no ionizable groups are present. Secondly, effect of adhesion parameters such as debonding rate and contact time is studied. Thirdly, the reversibility of the adhesive properties is confirmed by performing adhesion cycles. Finally, the adhesive properties of the layers are studied below and above the LCST against hydrophilic and hydrophobic substrates.
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Dompé M, Cedano-Serrano FJ, Heckert O, van den Heuvel N, van der Gucht J, Tran Y, Hourdet D, Creton C, Kamperman M. Thermoresponsive Complex Coacervate-Based Underwater Adhesive. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1808179. [PMID: 30924992 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201808179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Sandcastle worms have developed protein-based adhesives, which they use to construct protective tubes from sand grains and shell bits. A key element in the adhesive delivery is the formation of a fluidic complex coacervate phase. After delivery, the adhesive transforms into a solid upon an external trigger. In this work, a fully synthetic in situ setting adhesive based on complex coacervation is reported by mimicking the main features of the sandcastle worm's glue. The adhesive consists of oppositely charged polyelectrolytes grafted with thermoresponsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) chains and starts out as a fluid complex coacervate that can be injected at room temperature. Upon increasing the temperature above the lower critical solution temperature of PNIPAM, the complex coacervate transitions into a nonflowing hydrogel while preserving its volume-the water content in the material stays constant. The adhesive functions in the presence of water and bonds to different surfaces regardless of their charge. This type of adhesive avoids many of the problems of current underwater adhesives and may be useful to bond biological tissues.
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- Marco Dompé
- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter, Wageningen University & Research, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Soft Matter Sciences and Engineering, ESPCI Paris, PSL University, Sorbonne University, CNRS, F-75005, Paris, France
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter, Wageningen University & Research, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter, Wageningen University & Research, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter, Wageningen University & Research, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Soft Matter Sciences and Engineering, ESPCI Paris, PSL University, Sorbonne University, CNRS, F-75005, Paris, France
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- Soft Matter Sciences and Engineering, ESPCI Paris, PSL University, Sorbonne University, CNRS, F-75005, Paris, France
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- Soft Matter Sciences and Engineering, ESPCI Paris, PSL University, Sorbonne University, CNRS, F-75005, Paris, France
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter, Wageningen University & Research, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
- Polymer Science, Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Ferrand-Drake Del Castillo G, Koenig M, Müller M, Eichhorn KJ, Stamm M, Uhlmann P, Dahlin A. Enzyme Immobilization in Polyelectrolyte Brushes: High Loading and Enhanced Activity Compared to Monolayers. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2019; 35:3479-3489. [PMID: 30742441 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b00056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Catalysis by enzymes on surfaces has many applications. However, strategies for efficient enzyme immobilization with preserved activity are still in need of further development. In this work, we investigate polyelectrolyte brushes prepared by both grafting-to and grafting-from with the aim to achieve high catalytic activity. For comparison, self-assembled monolayers that bind enzymes with the same chemical interactions are included. We use the model enzyme glucose oxidase and two kinds of polymers: anionic poly(acrylic acid) and cationic poly(diethylamino)methyl methacrylate. Surface plasmon resonance and spectroscopic ellipsometry are used for accurate quantification of surface coverage. Besides binding more enzymes, the "3D-like" brush environment enhances the specific activity compared to immobilization on self-assembled monolayers. For grafting-from brushes, multilayers of enzymes were spontaneously and irreversibly immobilized without conjugation chemistry. When the pH was between the pI of the enzyme and the p Ka of the polymer, binding was considerable (thousands of ng/cm2 or up to 50% of the polymer mass), even at physiological ionic strength. However, binding was observed also when the brushes were neutrally charged. For acidic brushes (both grafting-to and grafting-from), the activity was higher for covalent immobilization compared to noncovalent. For grafting-from brushes, a fully preserved specific activity compared to enzymes in the liquid bulk was achieved, both with covalent (acidic brush) and noncovalent (basic brush) immobilization. Catalytic activity of hundreds of pmol cm-2 s-1 was easily obtained for polybasic brushes only tens of nanometers in dry thickness. This study provides new insights for designing functional interfaces based on enzymatic catalysis.
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- Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden , Hohe Str. 6 , D-01069 Dresden , Germany
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- Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden , Hohe Str. 6 , D-01069 Dresden , Germany
- Technische Universität Dresden, Physical Chemistry of Polymer Materials, Dresden , Germany
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- Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden , Hohe Str. 6 , D-01069 Dresden , Germany
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- Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden , Hohe Str. 6 , D-01069 Dresden , Germany
- Technische Universität Dresden, Physical Chemistry of Polymer Materials, Dresden , Germany
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- Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden , Hohe Str. 6 , D-01069 Dresden , Germany
- Department of Chemistry , University of Nebraska-Lincoln , Hamilton Hall, 639 North 12th Street , Lincoln , Nebraska 68588 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Chalmers University of Technology , 41296 Göteborg , Sweden
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Marschelke C, Müller M, Köpke D, Matura A, Sallat M, Synytska A. Hairy Particles with Immobilized Enzymes: Impact of Particle Topology on the Catalytic Activity. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:1645-1654. [PMID: 30525381 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b17703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Enzymes are described as ideal green biocatalysts because they are highly specific and selective. However, their practical application is hampered because of the low stability and missing reusability of free enzymes. One method to overcome these problems is the immobilization of enzymes onto carriers. Although numerous publications discuss different immobilization strategies, optimization of these carriers for the highest enzyme activity and loading capacity, enzyme selectivity, reusability, and reactor system configuration still remains a challenging task. In this contribution, we aim to address the role of the core-shell particle design with respect to their geometry as well as the polymer shell thickness on the immobilization of biomolecules. We discovered that spherical particles with a core diameter of 200 nm and intermediate shell thickness as well as platelet-like particles exhibited excellent results with a maximum immobilization yield of laccase from Trametes versicolor of up to 92% and an activity on the carrier material of 5.722 U/(g particle). Especially, the platelet-like particles offered a scalable and convenient alternative for the immobilization of laccase. Circular dichroism measurements proved that the secondary structure of the enzyme is not impaired by immobilization onto all kinds of carrier particles. Moreover, the immobilized laccase was successfully used for the decolorization of Cibacron blue P-3R in up to 18 cycles. Finally, particle separation was achieved via citrate-induced flocculation within 10 min. This detailed study contributes to the understanding of rational design of catalytically active hybrid materials and their effective performance at interfaces for applications in textile industry and environmental technologies.
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- Claudia Marschelke
- Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden e.V. , Hohe Str. 6 , 01069 Dresden , Germany
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- Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden e.V. , Hohe Str. 6 , 01069 Dresden , Germany
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- Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e.V. , Annaberger Straße 240 , 09125 Chemnitz , Germany
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- Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden e.V. , Hohe Str. 6 , 01069 Dresden , Germany
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Kim HS, Son YJ, Mao W, Leong KW, Yoo HS. Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization of Multishelled Cationic Corona for the Systemic Delivery of siRNA. NANO LETTERS 2018; 18:314-325. [PMID: 29232130 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.7b04183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
We propose an effective siRNA delivery system by preparing poly(DAMA-HEMA)-multilayered gold nanoparticles using multiple surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization processes. The polymeric multilayer structure is characterized by transmission electron microscopy, matrix-associated laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry, UV-vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering, and ζ-potential. The amount of siRNA electrostatically incorporated into the nanoparticle can be tuned by the number of polymeric shells, which in turn influences the cellular uptake and gene silencing effect. In a bioreductive environment, the interlayer disulfide bond breaks to release the siRNA from the degraded polymeric shells. Intravenously injected c-Myc siRNA-incorporated particles accumulate in the tumor site of a murine lung carcinoma model and significantly suppress the tumor growth. Therefore, the combination of a size-tunable AuNP core and an ATRP-functionalized shell offers control and versatility in the effective delivery of siRNA.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hye Sung Kim
- Department of Biomedical Materials Engineering, Kangwon National University , Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Materials Engineering, Kangwon National University , Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Materials Engineering, Kangwon National University , Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University , New York, New York 10027, United States
| | - Hyuk Sang Yoo
- Department of Biomedical Materials Engineering, Kangwon National University , Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Kangwon National University , Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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