1
|
Chen X, Josephson B, Davis BG. Carbon-Centered Radicals in Protein Manipulation. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2023; 9:614-638. [PMID: 37122447 PMCID: PMC10141601 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.3c00051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
Abstract
Methods to directly post-translationally modify proteins are perhaps the most straightforward and operationally simple ways to create and study protein post-translational modifications (PTMs). However, precisely altering or constructing the C-C scaffolds pervasive throughout biology is difficult with common two-electron chemical approaches. Recently, there has been a surge of new methods that have utilized single electron/radical chemistry applied to site-specifically "edit" proteins that have started to create this potential-one that in principle could be near free-ranging. This review provides an overview of current methods that install such "edits", including those that generate function and/or PTMs, through radical C-C bond formation (as well as C-X bond formation via C• where illustrative). These exploit selectivity for either native residues, or preinstalled noncanonical protein side-chains with superior radical generating or accepting abilities. Particular focus will be on the radical generation approach (on-protein or off-protein, use of light and photocatalysts), judging the compatibility of conditions with proteins and cells, and novel chemical biology applications afforded by these methods. While there are still many technical hurdles, radical C-C bond formation on proteins is a promising and rapidly growing area in chemical biology with long-term potential for biological editing.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xuanxiao Chen
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3TA, U.K.
- The
Rosalind Franklin Institute, Oxfordshire, OX11 OFA, U.K.
| | - Brian Josephson
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3TA, U.K.
| | - Benjamin G. Davis
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3TA, U.K.
- The
Rosalind Franklin Institute, Oxfordshire, OX11 OFA, U.K.
- Department
of Pharmacology, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3QT, U.K.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Li X, Li S, Liang X, McClements DJ, Liu X, Liu F. Applications of oxidases in modification of food molecules and colloidal systems: Laccase, peroxidase and tyrosinase. Trends Food Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2020.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
|
3
|
Kaya Özsan AG, Öner AF. A new oligosaccharide-filgrastim conjugate prepared by enzymatic method: Preparation and physicochemical characterization. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2019.101368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
|
4
|
Wang D, Lv P, Zhang L, Yang S, Gao Y. Structural and Functional Characterization of Laccase-Induced β-Lactoglobulin-Ferulic Acid-Chitosan Ternary Conjugates. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2019; 67:12054-12060. [PMID: 31560529 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b04557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
The purpose of current research is to design and acquire novel biological macromolecule materials with enhanced functional properties. Chitosan-ferulic acid binary conjugate (CFC) was synthesized based on the carbodiimide-mediated coupling reaction, and then β-lactoglobulin-ferulic acid-chitosan ternary conjugate (BFCC) was fabricated by laccase induction. Furthermore, the impact of laccase concentration on the formation mechanism of BFCC was investigated by the analyses of reaction group content, ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) absorption, circular dichroism (CD), and fluorescence spectroscopy. Results showed that hetero- and homo-conjugates between CFC and β-lactoglobulin (β-LG) were achievable at the low concentration (≤4 U/mL) and high concentration (≥6 U/mL) of laccase, respectively. The CD spectrum indicated that the interaction with CFC made β-LG more disorderly. Functional evaluation results revealed that the antioxidant activity and thermal stability of BFCC were improved compared with β-LG. The knowledge obtained in the present study provided an effective method to acquire innovative biological macromolecule materials with desirable functional characteristics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Di Wang
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Food from Plant Resources, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering , China Agricultural University , Beijing 100083 , P. R. China
| | - Peifeng Lv
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Food from Plant Resources, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering , China Agricultural University , Beijing 100083 , P. R. China
| | - Liang Zhang
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Food from Plant Resources, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering , China Agricultural University , Beijing 100083 , P. R. China
| | - Shuqiao Yang
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Food from Plant Resources, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering , China Agricultural University , Beijing 100083 , P. R. China
| | - Yanxiang Gao
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Food from Plant Resources, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering , China Agricultural University , Beijing 100083 , P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
SAKONO N, NAKAMURA K, OHSHIMA T, HAYAKAWA R, SAKONO M. Tyrosinase-mediated Peptide Conjugation with Chitosan-coated Gold Nanoparticles. ANAL SCI 2019; 35:79-83. [DOI: 10.2116/analsci.18sdp03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Naomi SAKONO
- Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Toyama College
| | - Kosuke NAKAMURA
- Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Toyama College
| | - Tatsuki OHSHIMA
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, University of Toyama
| | - Ryoto HAYAKAWA
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, University of Toyama
| | - Masafumi SAKONO
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, University of Toyama
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Parisi L, Toffoli A, Ghiacci G, Macaluso GM. Tailoring the Interface of Biomaterials to Design Effective Scaffolds. J Funct Biomater 2018; 9:E50. [PMID: 30134538 PMCID: PMC6165026 DOI: 10.3390/jfb9030050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Revised: 08/17/2018] [Accepted: 08/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Tissue engineering (TE) is a multidisciplinary science, which including principles from material science, biology and medicine aims to develop biological substitutes to restore damaged tissues and organs. A major challenge in TE is the choice of suitable biomaterial to fabricate a scaffold that mimics native extracellular matrix guiding resident stem cells to regenerate the functional tissue. Ideally, the biomaterial should be tailored in order that the final scaffold would be (i) biodegradable to be gradually replaced by regenerating new tissue, (ii) mechanically similar to the tissue to regenerate, (iii) porous to allow cell growth as nutrient, oxygen and waste transport and (iv) bioactive to promote cell adhesion and differentiation. With this perspective, this review discusses the options and challenges facing biomaterial selection when a scaffold has to be designed. We highlight the possibilities in the final mold the materials should assume and the most effective techniques for its fabrication depending on the target tissue, including the alternatives to ameliorate its bioactivity. Furthermore, particular attention has been given to the influence that all these aspects have on resident cells considering the frontiers of materiobiology. In addition, a focus on chitosan as a versatile biomaterial for TE scaffold fabrication has been done, highlighting its latest advances in the literature on bone, skin, cartilage and cornea TE.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ludovica Parisi
- Centro Universitario di Odontoiatria, Università degli Studi di Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy.
- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy.
| | - Andrea Toffoli
- Centro Universitario di Odontoiatria, Università degli Studi di Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy.
- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy.
| | - Giulia Ghiacci
- Centro Universitario di Odontoiatria, Università degli Studi di Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy.
- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy.
| | - Guido M Macaluso
- Centro Universitario di Odontoiatria, Università degli Studi di Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy.
- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Agarwal P, Dubey S, Singh M, Singh RP. Aspergillus niger PA2 Tyrosinase Covalently Immobilized on a Novel Eco-Friendly Bio-Composite of Chitosan-Gelatin and Its Evaluation for L-DOPA Production. Front Microbiol 2017; 7:2088. [PMID: 28066399 PMCID: PMC5177867 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.02088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2016] [Accepted: 12/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Tyrosinase (EC 1.14.18.1) a copper-containing monooxygenase, isolated from a fungal isolate Aspergillus niger PA2 was subjected for immobilization onto a composite consisting of chitosan and gelatin biopolymers. The homogeneity of the chitosan-gelatin biocomposite film was characterized by X-ray diffraction analyses. To evaluate immobilization efficiency, chitosan-gelatin-Tyr bio-composite films were analyzed by field emission scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy and UV-spectroscopy. The rough morphology of the film led to a high loading of enzyme and it could retain its bioactivity for a longer period. The enzyme adsorbed onto the film exhibited 72% of its activity after 10 days and exhibited good repeatability for up to nine times, after intermittent storage. Moreover, the immobilized enzyme exhibited broader pH and temperature profile as compared to free counterpart. Immobilized enzyme was further evaluated for the synthesis of L-DOPA (2,4-dihydroxy phenylalanine) which is a precursor of dopamine and a potent drug for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and for myocardium neurogenic injury.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pragati Agarwal
- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Roorkee, India
| | - Swati Dubey
- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Roorkee, India
| | - Mukta Singh
- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Roorkee, India
| | - Rajesh P Singh
- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Roorkee, India
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Liu F, Ma C, Gao Y, McClements DJ. Food-Grade Covalent Complexes and Their Application as Nutraceutical Delivery Systems: A Review. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2016; 16:76-95. [DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 178] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2016] [Accepted: 08/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Fuguo Liu
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Food from Plant Resources, College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering; China Agricultural Univ; Beijing 100083 People's Republic of China
- Dept. of Food Science; Univ. of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst MA 01003 USA
| | - Cuicui Ma
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Food from Plant Resources, College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering; China Agricultural Univ; Beijing 100083 People's Republic of China
| | - Yanxiang Gao
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Food from Plant Resources, College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering; China Agricultural Univ; Beijing 100083 People's Republic of China
| | | |
Collapse
|
9
|
Xu R, Teng Z, Wang Q. Development of tyrosinase-aided crosslinking procedure for stabilizing protein nanoparticles. Food Hydrocoll 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2016.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
|
10
|
Enzymatic modification of polysaccharides: Mechanisms, properties, and potential applications: A review. Enzyme Microb Technol 2016; 90:1-18. [DOI: 10.1016/j.enzmictec.2016.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2015] [Revised: 04/04/2016] [Accepted: 04/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
|
11
|
Shoda SI, Uyama H, Kadokawa JI, Kimura S, Kobayashi S. Enzymes as Green Catalysts for Precision Macromolecular Synthesis. Chem Rev 2016; 116:2307-413. [PMID: 26791937 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.5b00472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 303] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
The present article comprehensively reviews the macromolecular synthesis using enzymes as catalysts. Among the six main classes of enzymes, the three classes, oxidoreductases, transferases, and hydrolases, have been employed as catalysts for the in vitro macromolecular synthesis and modification reactions. Appropriate design of reaction including monomer and enzyme catalyst produces macromolecules with precisely controlled structure, similarly as in vivo enzymatic reactions. The reaction controls the product structure with respect to substrate selectivity, chemo-selectivity, regio-selectivity, stereoselectivity, and choro-selectivity. Oxidoreductases catalyze various oxidation polymerizations of aromatic compounds as well as vinyl polymerizations. Transferases are effective catalysts for producing polysaccharide having a variety of structure and polyesters. Hydrolases catalyzing the bond-cleaving of macromolecules in vivo, catalyze the reverse reaction for bond forming in vitro to give various polysaccharides and functionalized polyesters. The enzymatic polymerizations allowed the first in vitro synthesis of natural polysaccharides having complicated structures like cellulose, amylose, xylan, chitin, hyaluronan, and chondroitin. These polymerizations are "green" with several respects; nontoxicity of enzyme, high catalyst efficiency, selective reactions under mild conditions using green solvents and renewable starting materials, and producing minimal byproducts. Thus, the enzymatic polymerization is desirable for the environment and contributes to "green polymer chemistry" for maintaining sustainable society.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shin-ichiro Shoda
- Department of Biomolecular Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University , Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8579, Japan
| | - Hiroshi Uyama
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University , Yamadaoka, Suita 565-0871, Japan
| | - Jun-ichi Kadokawa
- Department of Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Kagoshima University , Korimoto, Kagoshima 890-0065, Japan
| | - Shunsaku Kimura
- Department of Material Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University , Katsura, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto 615-8510, Japan
| | - Shiro Kobayashi
- Center for Fiber & Textile Science, Kyoto Institute of Technology , Matsugasaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8585, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Agarwal P, Pareek N, Dubey S, Singh J, Singh RP. Aspergillus niger PA2: a novel strain for extracellular biotransformation of l-tyrosine into l-DOPA. Amino Acids 2016; 48:1253-62. [DOI: 10.1007/s00726-016-2174-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2015] [Accepted: 01/07/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
|
13
|
Ryu JH, Hong S, Lee H. Bio-inspired adhesive catechol-conjugated chitosan for biomedical applications: A mini review. Acta Biomater 2015; 27:101-115. [PMID: 26318801 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2015.08.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 242] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2015] [Revised: 08/02/2015] [Accepted: 08/26/2015] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
Abstract
The development of adhesive materials, such as cyanoacrylate derivatives, fibrin glues, and gelatin-based adhesives, has been an emerging topic in biomaterial science because of the many uses of these materials, including in wound healing patches, tissue sealants, and hemostatic materials. However, most bio-adhesives exhibit poor adhesion to tissue and related surfaces due to the presence of body fluid. For a decade, studies have aimed at addressing this issue by developing wet-resistant adhesives. Mussels demonstrate robust wet-resistant adhesion despite the ceaseless waves at seashores, and mussel adhesive proteins play a key role in this adhesion. Adhesive proteins located at the distal end (i.e., those that directly contact surfaces) are composed of nearly 60% of amino acids called 3,4-dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine (DOPA), lysine, and histidine, which contain side chains of catechol, primary amines, and secondary amines, respectively. Inspired by the abundant catecholamine in mussel adhesive proteins, researchers have developed various types of polymeric mimics, such as polyethylenimine-catechol, chitosan-catechol, and other related catecholic polymers. Among them, chitosan-catechol is a promising adhesive polymer for biomedical applications. The conjugation of catechol onto chitosan dramatically increases its solubility from zero to nearly 60mg/mL (i.e., 6% w/v) in pH 7 aqueous solutions. The enhanced solubility maximizes the ability of catecholamine to behave similar to mussel adhesive proteins. Chitosan-catechol is biocompatible and exhibits excellent hemostatic ability and tissue adhesion, and thus, chitosan-catechol will be widely used in a variety of medical settings in the future. This review focuses on the various aspects of chitosan-catechol, including its (1) preparation methods, (2) physicochemical properties, and (3) current applications.
Collapse
|
14
|
Fu J, Su J, Wang P, Yu Y, Wang Q, Cavaco-Paulo A. Enzymatic processing of protein-based fibers. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2015; 99:10387-97. [PMID: 26428240 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-015-6970-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2015] [Revised: 08/25/2015] [Accepted: 08/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
Wool and silk are major protein fiber materials used by the textile industry. Fiber protein structure-function relationships are briefly described here, and the major enzymatic processing routes for textiles and other novel applications are deeply reviewed. Fiber biomodification is described here with various classes of enzymes such as protease, transglutaminase, tyrosinase, and laccase. It is expected that the reader will get a perspective on the research done as a basis for new applications in other areas such as cosmetics and pharma.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jiajia Fu
- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
| | - Jing Su
- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
| | - Ping Wang
- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
| | - Yuanyuan Yu
- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
| | - Qiang Wang
- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China.
| | - Artur Cavaco-Paulo
- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China. .,Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB), University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal.
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Aljawish A, Chevalot I, Jasniewski J, Scher J, Muniglia L. Enzymatic synthesis of chitosan derivatives and their potential applications. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molcatb.2014.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
|
16
|
Chitosan to Connect Biology to Electronics: Fabricating the Bio-Device Interface and Communicating Across This Interface. Polymers (Basel) 2014. [DOI: 10.3390/polym7010001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
|
17
|
Elkhooly TA, Müller WEG, Wang X, Tremel W, Isbert S, Wiens M. Bioinspired self-assembly of tyrosinase-modified silicatein and fluorescent core-shell silica spheres. BIOINSPIRATION & BIOMIMETICS 2014; 9:044001. [PMID: 25378146 DOI: 10.1088/1748-3182/9/4/044001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
Abstract
Inspired by the intermolecular cross-linking of mussel foot proteins and their adhesive properties, tyrosinase has been used to modify recombinant silicatein. DOPA/DOPAquinone-mediated cross-linking and interfacial interactions enhanced both self-assembly of silicatein building blocks and templating of core-shell silica spheres, resulting in fluorescent biomimetic silicatein-silica hybrid mesofibers.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- T A Elkhooly
- Institute of Physiological Chemistry, Duesbergweg 6, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany. Biomaterials Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
18
|
Liu Y, Zhang B, Javvaji V, Kim E, Lee ME, Raghavan SR, Wang Q, Payne GF. Tyrosinase-mediated grafting and crosslinking of natural phenols confers functional properties to chitosan. Biochem Eng J 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2013.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
|
19
|
Biomimetic materials for medical application through enzymatic modification. ADVANCES IN BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING/BIOTECHNOLOGY 2014; 125:181-205. [PMID: 21072699 DOI: 10.1007/10_2010_85] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
Abstract
Living organisms synthesize functional materials, based on proteins and polysaccharides, using enzyme-catalyzed reactions. According to the biomimetic approach, biomaterial matrices for tissue engineering are designed to be able to mimic the properties and the functions of the extracellular matrix (ECM). In this chapter, the most significant research efforts dedicated to the study and the preparation of biomimetic materials through enzymatic modifications were reviewed. The functionalizations of different polymeric matrices obtained through the catalytic activity of two enzymes (Transglutaminase, TGase and Tyrosinase, TYRase) were discussed. Specifically, the biomimetic applications of TGase and TYRase to confer appropriate biomimetic properties to the biomaterials, such as the possibility to obtain in situ gelling hydrogels and the incorporation of bioactive molecules (growth factors) and cell-binding peptides into the scaffolds, were reviewed.
Collapse
|
20
|
|
21
|
Wang P, Yu M, Cui L, Yuan J, Wang Q, Fan X. Modification ofBombyx morisilk fabrics by tyrosinase-catalyzed grafting of chitosan. Eng Life Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/elsc.201300008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Ping Wang
- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile; Ministry of Education; Jiangnan University; Wuxi P. R. China
| | - Meilan Yu
- Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dyeing & Finishing of Textiles; Ministry of Education; Zhejiang Sci-Tech University; Hangzhou P. R. China
| | - Li Cui
- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile; Ministry of Education; Jiangnan University; Wuxi P. R. China
| | - Jiugang Yuan
- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile; Ministry of Education; Jiangnan University; Wuxi P. R. China
| | - Qiang Wang
- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile; Ministry of Education; Jiangnan University; Wuxi P. R. China
| | - Xuerong Fan
- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile; Ministry of Education; Jiangnan University; Wuxi P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Moriyama K, Minamihata K, Wakabayashi R, Goto M, Kamiya N. Enzymatic preparation of streptavidin-immobilized hydrogel using a phenolated linear poly(ethylene glycol). Biochem Eng J 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2013.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
|
23
|
Sedó J, Saiz-Poseu J, Busqué F, Ruiz-Molina D. Catechol-based biomimetic functional materials. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2013. [PMID: 23180685 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201202343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 464] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
Abstract
Catechols are found in nature taking part in a remarkably broad scope of biochemical processes and functions. Though not exclusively, such versatility may be traced back to several properties uniquely found together in the o-dihydroxyaryl chemical function; namely, its ability to establish reversible equilibria at moderate redox potentials and pHs and to irreversibly cross-link through complex oxidation mechanisms; its excellent chelating properties, greatly exemplified by, but by no means exclusive, to the binding of Fe(3+); and the diverse modes of interaction of the vicinal hydroxyl groups with all kinds of surfaces of remarkably different chemical and physical nature. Thanks to this diversity, catechols can be found either as simple molecular systems, forming part of supramolacular structures, coordinated to different metal ions or as macromolecules mostly arising from polymerization mechanisms through covalent bonds. Such versatility has allowed catechols to participate in several natural processes and functions that range from the adhesive properties of marine organisms to the storage of some transition metal ions. As a result of such an astonishing range of functionalities, catechol-based systems have in recent years been subject to intense research, aimed at mimicking these natural systems in order to develop new functional materials and coatings. A comprehensive review of these studies is discussed in this paper.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Josep Sedó
- Centro de Investigación en Nanociencia y Nanotecnología, Campus UAB, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
24
|
Liba BD, Kim E, Martin AN, Liu Y, Bentley WE, Payne GF. Biofabricated film with enzymatic and redox-capacitor functionalities to harvest and store electrons. Biofabrication 2013; 5:015008. [DOI: 10.1088/1758-5082/5/1/015008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
|
25
|
Rollett A, Thallinger B, Ohradanova-Repic A, Machacek C, Walenta E, Cavaco-Paulo A, Birner-Gruenberger R, Bogner-Strauss JG, Stockinger H, Guebitz GM. Enzymatic synthesis of antibody-human serum albumin conjugate for targeted drug delivery using tyrosinase from Agaricus bisporus. RSC Adv 2013. [DOI: 10.1039/c2ra22560c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
|
26
|
|
27
|
Laccase mediated conjugation of heat treated β-lactoglobulin and sugar beet pectin. Carbohydr Polym 2012; 89:1244-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2012.04.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2011] [Revised: 03/05/2012] [Accepted: 04/11/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
|
28
|
Nyanhongo GS, Nugroho Prasetyo E, Herrero Acero E, Guebitz GM. Engineering Strategies for Successful Development of Functional Polymers Using Oxidative Enzymes. Chem Eng Technol 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.201100590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
|
29
|
|
30
|
Jus S, Stachel I, Fairhead M, Meyer M, Thöny-meyer L, Guebitz GM. Enzymatic cross-linking of gelatine with laccase and tyrosinase. BIOCATAL BIOTRANSFOR 2012. [DOI: 10.3109/10242422.2012.646036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
|
31
|
A Biopolymer Chitosan and Its Derivatives as Promising Antimicrobial Agents against Plant Pathogens and Their Applications in Crop Protection. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.1155/2011/460381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 214] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Recently, much attention has been paid to chitosan as a potential polysaccharide resource. Although several efforts have been reported to prepare functional derivatives of chitosan by chemical modifications, few attained their antimicrobial activity against plant pathogens. The present paper aims to present an overview of the antimicrobial effects, mechanisms, and applications of a biopolymer chitosan and its derivatives in crop protection. In addition, this paper takes a closer look at the physiochemical properties and chemical modifications of chitosan molecule. The recent growth in this field and the latest research papers published will be introduced and discussed.
Collapse
|
32
|
Fairhead M, Thöny-Meyer L. Cross-linking and immobilisation of different proteins with recombinant Verrucomicrobium spinosum tyrosinase. J Biotechnol 2010; 150:546-51. [PMID: 20969899 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2010.10.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2010] [Revised: 10/06/2010] [Accepted: 10/12/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
This paper reports on the cross-linking and immobilisation of various proteins by the recombinant tyrosinase from Verrucomicrobium spinosum (Vs-tyrosinase). In general it is found that Vs-tyrosinase can readily cross-link proteins with a low degree of complexity, such as casein, but that the enzyme cannot readily cross-link well folded protein substrates such as lysozyme, myoglobin, cytochrome c or Candida antarctica lipase B (CALB). However, the inclusion of phenolic compounds (phenol or caffeic acid) to reaction mixtures of these proteins can greatly enhance the levels of cross-linking. For example it is possible to prepare cross-linked aggregates of industrially applicable enzymes such as CALB by simply incubating it with Vs-tyrosinase and phenol. The resulting aggregates can be collected by centrifugation and retain high levels of activity and may find applications in biocatalysis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Michael Fairhead
- EMPA, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research, Laboratory for Biomaterials, Lerchenfeldstrasse 5, St. Gallen, CH-9014, Switzerland
| | | |
Collapse
|
33
|
Kobayashi S, Makino A. Enzymatic polymer synthesis: an opportunity for green polymer chemistry. Chem Rev 2010; 109:5288-353. [PMID: 19824647 DOI: 10.1021/cr900165z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 409] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Shiro Kobayashi
- R & D Center for Bio-based Materials, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto 606-8585, Japan.
| | | |
Collapse
|
34
|
Preparation of low-molecular-weight chitosan derivative zinc complexes and their effect on the growth of liver cancer cells in vitro. PURE APPL CHEM 2009. [DOI: 10.1351/pac-con-08-11-15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Low-molecular-weight (LMW) chitosan salicylaldehyde Schiff-base and its zinc(II) complexes were synthesized and characterized by Fourier transform-infrared (FT-IR) spectra, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), gel permeation chromatography-multiangle laser light scattering (GPC-MALLS), and elemental analysis. The results of electrophoretic analysis suggest that the Zn complexes bound to DNA by means of electrostatic interactions and intercalation. The effect of the Zn complexes on the growth of SMMC-7721 liver cancer cells was investigated by sulforhodamine B assay in vitro. The results reveal that the growth of liver cancer cells was inhibited by LMW-chitosan and their Zn complexes. The inhibition rate of the Zn complexes was higher than that of LMW-chitosan ligand. The LMW-chitosan Schiff-base Zn complex exhibited higher anticancer activity than the LMW-chitosan Zn complex. Combining LMW-chitosan with Schiff-base and Zn improved its anticancer activity, which we ascribe to the synergistic effect between the chitosan matrix and the planar construction of the Zn complexes.
Collapse
|
35
|
Zhou Q, Xie Q, Fu Y, Su Z, Jia X, Yao S. Electrodeposition of Carbon Nanotubes−Chitosan−Glucose Oxidase Biosensing Composite Films Triggered by Reduction of p-Benzoquinone or H2O2. J Phys Chem B 2007; 111:11276-84. [PMID: 17803301 DOI: 10.1021/jp073884i] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
We report here on the electroreduction of p-benzoquinone (BQ) or H2O2 as a new trigger for simple, fast, uniform, and controllable electrodeposition of chitosan (CS) hydrogels and biosensing nanocomposite films of CS, multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), and glucose oxidase (GOD). The multiparameter electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM) based on crystal electroacoustic impedance analysis was used to dynamically monitor the deposition processes. When the EQCM Au electrode was immersed in a weakly acidic solution (here pH 5.1 acetic buffer) containing BQ (or H2O2) and CS, the proton consumption during BQ (or H2O2) electroreduction increased the local solution pH near the electrode surface and led to the deposition of CS hydrogel on the electrode surface at local pH near and above the pKa value of CS. The concentration of BQ (or H2O2) required for CS electrodeposition was theoretically evaluated based on an electrogenerated base-to-acid titration model and supported by experiments. Co-deposition of GOD and MWCNTs with the CS hydrogel was achieved, and the resulting MWCNTs-CS-GOD nanocomposite films were demonstrated for glucose biosensing. The MWCNTs-CS-GOD enzyme electrode prepared by BQ reduction exhibited a current sensitivity of 6.7 microA mM-1 cm-2 to glucose, and the linear range for glucose detection at 0.7 V vs SCE was from 5 microM to 8 mM, with a detection limit of 2 microM and a Michaelis-Menten constant of 6.8 mM. The BQ-electroreduction protocol exhibited the best sensor performance, as compared with H2O2-reduction and previously reported water-reduction values. The present protocol via electroreduction of a deliberately added oxidant that is accompanied by a local pH change is highly recommended for wider applications in pH-dependent deposition of other films.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qingmei Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, People's Republic of China
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
36
|
Abstract
This review describes recent progresses in the development and applications of smart polymeric gels, especially in the context of biomedical devices. The review has been organized into three separate sections: defining the basis of smart properties in polymeric gels; describing representative stimuli to which these gels respond; and illustrating a sample application area, namely, microfluidics. One of the major limitations in the use of hydrogels in stimuli-responsive applications is the diffusion rate limited transduction of signals. This can be obviated by engineering interconnected pores in the polymer structure to form capillary networks in the matrix and by downscaling the size of hydrogels to significantly decrease diffusion paths. Reducing the lag time in the induction of smart responses can be highly useful in biomedical devices, such as sensors and actuators. This review also describes molecular imprinting techniques to fabricate hydrogels for specific molecular recognition of target analytes. Additionally, it describes the significant advances in bottom-up nanofabrication strategies, involving supramolecular chemistry. Learning to assemble supramolecular structures from nature has led to the rapid prototyping of functional supramolecular devices. In essence, the barriers in the current performance potential of biomedical devices can be lowered or removed by the rapid convergence of interdisciplinary technologies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Somali Chaterji
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Purdue University, 206 S. Intramural Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
37
|
Garaud M, Pei D. Substrate profiling of protein tyrosine phosphatase PTP1B by screening a combinatorial peptide library. J Am Chem Soc 2007; 129:5366-7. [PMID: 17417856 DOI: 10.1021/ja071275i] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Mathieu Garaud
- Department of Chemistry, The Ohio State University, 100 West 18th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA
| | | |
Collapse
|
38
|
Fernandes R, Tsao CY, Hashimoto Y, Wang L, Wood TK, Payne GF, Bentley WE. Magnetic nanofactories: Localized synthesis and delivery of quorum-sensing signaling molecule autoinducer-2 to bacterial cell surfaces. Metab Eng 2007; 9:228-39. [PMID: 17241803 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymben.2006.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2006] [Revised: 10/03/2006] [Accepted: 11/29/2006] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
Abstract
Magnetic 'nanofactories', for localized manufacture and signal-guided delivery of small molecules to targeted cell surfaces, are demonstrated. They recruit nearby raw materials for synthesis, employ magnetic mobility for capture and localization of target cells, and deliver molecules to cells triggering their native phenotypic response, but with user-specified control. Our nanofactories, which synthesize and deliver the "universal" bacterial quorum-sensing signal molecule, autoinducer AI-2, to the surface of Escherichia coli, are assembled by first co-precipitating nanoparticles of iron salts and the biopolymer chitosan. E. coli AI-2 synthases, Pfs and LuxS, constructed with enzymatically activatable "pro-tags", are then covalently tethered onto the chitosan. These enzymes synthesize AI-2 from metabolite S-adenosylhomocysteine. Chitosan serves as a molecular scaffold and provides cell capture ability; magnetite provides stimuli responsiveness. These magnetic nanofactories are shown to modulate the natural progression of quorum-sensing activity. New prospects for small molecule delivery, based on localized synthesis, are envisioned.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rohan Fernandes
- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
39
|
Anghileri A, Lantto R, Kruus K, Arosio C, Freddi G. Tyrosinase-catalyzed grafting of sericin peptides onto chitosan and production of protein–polysaccharide bioconjugates. J Biotechnol 2007; 127:508-19. [PMID: 16934898 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2006.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2006] [Revised: 07/07/2006] [Accepted: 07/20/2006] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
The capability of Agaricus bisporus tyrosinase to catalyze the oxidation of tyrosine residues of silk sericin was studied under homogeneous reaction conditions, by using sericin peptides purified from industrial wastewater as the substrate. Tyrosinase was able to oxidize about 57% of sericin-bound tyrosine residues. The reaction rate was higher than with silk fibroin, but lower than with other silk-derived model peptides, i.e. tryptic and chymotryptic soluble peptide fractions of silk fibroin, suggesting that the size and the molecular conformation of the substrate influenced the kinetics of the reaction. The concentration of tyrosine in oxidized sericin samples decreased gradually with increasing the enzyme-to-substrate ratio. The average molecular weight of sericin peptides significantly increased by oxidation, indicating that cross-linking occurred via self-condensation of o-quinones and/or coupling with the free amine groups of lysine and, probably, with sulfhydryl groups of cysteine. The high temperature shift of the main thermal transitions observed in the differential scanning calorimetry curves confirmed the formation of peptide species with higher molecular weight and higher thermal stability. Fourier transform-infrared spectra of oxidized sericin samples showed slight changes related to the loss of tyrosine and formation of oxidation products. Oxidized sericin peptides were able to undergo non-enzymatic coupling with chitosan. Infrared spectra provided clear evidence of the formation of sericin-chitosan bioconjugates under homogeneous reaction conditions. Spectral changes in the NH stretching region seem to support the formation of bioconjugates via the Michael addition mechanism.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anna Anghileri
- Stazione Sperimentale per la Seta, via Giuseppe Colombo 83, Milano 20133, Italy
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
40
|
Effects of transglutaminase, tyrosinase and freeze-dried apple pomace powder on gel forming and structure of pork meat. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2005.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
|
41
|
Freddi G, Anghileri A, Sampaio S, Buchert J, Monti P, Taddei P. Tyrosinase-catalyzed modification of Bombyx mori silk fibroin: Grafting of chitosan under heterogeneous reaction conditions. J Biotechnol 2006; 125:281-94. [PMID: 16621091 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2006.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2005] [Revised: 02/14/2006] [Accepted: 03/03/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
Abstract
The capability of mushroom tyrosinase to catalyze the oxidation of tyrosine residues of Bombyx mori silk fibroin was studied under heterogeneous reaction conditions, by using a series of silk substrates differing in surface and bulk morphology and structure, i.e. hydrated and insoluble gels, mechanically generated powder and fibre. Tyrosinase was able to oxidize 10-11% of the tyrosine residues of silk gels. The yield of the reaction was very low for the powder and undetectable for fibres. FT-Raman spectroscopy gave evidence of the oxidation reaction. New bands attributable to vibrations of oxidized tyrosine species (o-quinone) appeared, and the value of the I853/I829 intensity ratio of the tyrosine doublet changed following oxidation of tyrosine. The thermal behaviour of SF substrates was not affected by enzymatic oxidation. o-Quinones formed by tyrosinase onto gels and powder were able to undergo non-enzymatic coupling with chitosan. FT-IR and FT-Raman spectroscopy provided clear evidence of the formation of silk-chitosan bioconjugates under heterogeneous reaction conditions. Chitosan grafting caused a beta-sheet --> random coil conformational transition of silk fibroin and significant changes in the thermal behaviour. Chitosan grafting did not occur, or occurred at an undetectable level on silk fibres. The results reported in this study show the potential of the enzymatically initiated protein-polysaccharide grafting for the production of a new range of bio-based, environmentally friendly polymers.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Giuliano Freddi
- Stazione Sperimentale per la Seta, via Giuseppe Colombo 83, Milano, Italy.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
42
|
Lewandowski AT, Small DA, Chen T, Payne GF, Bentley WE. Tyrosine-based “Activatable Pro-Tag”: Enzyme-catalyzed protein capture and release. Biotechnol Bioeng 2006; 93:1207-15. [PMID: 16506245 DOI: 10.1002/bit.20840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
Protein recovery is often achieved by a series of capture and release steps that often involve chromatographic binding and elution. We report an alternative, non-chromatographic, capture and release approach that employs enzymes and the stimuli-responsive polysaccharide chitosan. We capture our protein using the enzyme tyrosinase that oxidizes accessible tyrosine residues of the protein and "activates" these residues for covalent capture (i.e., conjugation) onto chitosan. Using fusions of green fluorescent protein (GFP) we observed that: (i) enzymatic activation is required for protein capture to chitosan; and (ii) capture is enhanced (approximately five-fold) by engineering the protein to have a penta-tyrosine fusion tag that provides additional accessible tyrosine residues for enzymatic activation. Because the fusion tag appears to be the primary site for capture, and capture requires activation, we designate penta-tyrosine as a "pro-tag." The captured GFP-chitosan conjugate possesses the pH-responsive solubility that is characteristic of chitosan. We exploit this pH-responsive solubility to facilitate purification of the captured protein. Two enzymatic methods were explored to release the captured GFP from the chitosan conjugate. The first method employs enterokinase (EK) to cleave the protein at an engineered EK-cleavage site. The second method employs chitosanase to hydrolyze the chitosan backbone. Using GFP as a model protein, we demonstrated that enzymatic capture and release provides a simple, non-chromatographic means to recover proteins directly from cell lysates.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Angela T Lewandowski
- Center for Biosystems Research, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, 5115 Plant Sciences Building, College Park, Maryland 20742, USA
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
43
|
|
44
|
Delanoy G, Li Q, Yu J. Activity and stability of laccase in conjugation with chitosan. Int J Biol Macromol 2005; 35:89-95. [PMID: 15769520 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2005.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2004] [Revised: 01/10/2005] [Accepted: 01/11/2005] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Laccase is one of a few enzymes that can directly reduce oxygen into water under ambient conditions, while oxidizing a variety of aromatic compounds. Its conjugation with chitosan generates a pH-sensitive functional biomaterial that changes its solubility in response to pH variation. The molecular conjugation between laccase and chitosan of different molecular mass was investigated with a carbodiimide reaction to understand the mechanism of the enzyme's activity loss during conjugation. With 81-93% laccase being conjugated, a moderate activity loss (16-28% less than the initial activity) was observed in conjugation solution. A second severe activity loss (63-78% less than the conjugated activity) occurred during a cycle of phase change consisting of precipitation, centrifugation and re-dissolution of the enzyme-chitosan conjugates. The chitosan molecular size has little effect on the first moderate activity loss in the conjugation reaction, but visible effect on the substantial activity loss associated with phase change. Small chitosan molecules gave high residual activity. The conjugated laccase exhibited a high stability in the following repeated phase changes and had the same temperature and pH profile as those of free laccase. Compared to free laccase, the conjugated laccase had a similar affinity (Km), but reduced turnover (kcat) that was adversely affected with increase of molecular mass of chitosan.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gary Delanoy
- Department of Molecular Bioscience and Bioengineering, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
45
|
Mi FL. Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Chitosan−Gelatin Bioconjugate with Fluorescence Emission. Biomacromolecules 2005; 6:975-87. [PMID: 15762668 DOI: 10.1021/bm049335p] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
Polysaccharide-protein conjugations have generated increasing interests for biomedical applications in recent years. A naturally occurring cross-linking reagent, genipin, which has been used in herbal medicine, was employed to cross-link chitosan and gelatin for the preparation of a novel chitosan-gelatin conjugate. The primary amine groups on chitosan and gelatin were covalently linked with genipin, leading to the formation of a chitosan-gelatin conjugate with nitrogen-containing heterocycle units, the pyrindine-like derivatives. The FT-IR and UV-vis studies revealed that chitosan could react with genipin via a nucleophilic ring-opening reaction to construct more sufficient and extensive cross-link networks, as compared with its gelatin counterpart. The UV-vis absorption properties of the chitosan-gelatin conjugates were strongly related to the chitosan-to-gelatin weight ratio in the compositions. It is worth noting that the conjugation process endows the special emission properties of the chitosan-gelatin conjugates, which depends on the cross-linking reaction and the formation of hydrogen bonding involved chitosan-gelatin complex. Fluorescence quenching or enhancement was observed from the chitosan-gelatin conjugates upon coordinated with a wide variety of heavy metal ions (Ag+, Cu2+, Fe2+, and Co2+). This study also examined the possibility of covalent coupling the capture chelator (chitosan) with bioactive protein (e.g., albumin, alpha-globulin, and fibrinogen) to create fluorescence emission. These findings may provide a novel way to deliver therapeutic radionuclides for immuno-targeting purposes in the future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fwu-Long Mi
- Division of Applied Chemistry, Department of Applied Science, Chinese Naval Academy, 669 Jiun Shiaw Road, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 813, ROC.
| |
Collapse
|
46
|
Sampaio S, Taddei P, Monti P, Buchert J, Freddi G. Enzymatic grafting of chitosan onto Bombyx mori silk fibroin: kinetic and IR vibrational studies. J Biotechnol 2005; 116:21-33. [PMID: 15652427 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2004.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2004] [Revised: 10/04/2004] [Accepted: 10/11/2004] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
The potential for using tyrosinase to graft the polysaccharide chitosan (Ch) onto Bombyx mori silk fibroin (SF) was examined. FT-IR spectroscopy coupled to HPLC amino acid analysis showed that mushroom tyrosinase (MT) catalyses the oxidation of tyrosine (Tyr) of SF to electrophilic o-quinones. Kinetic studies showed that only a fraction of the Tyr residues available on the SF chain were oxidized. This result was interpreted in the light of the structure assumed by SF in aqueous solution: Tyr aromatic side chain groups buried into the folded hydrophobic portions of the chain were probably less accessible to MT for steric reasons. Using slightly acidic conditions (pH 6), it was possible to modify SF under homogeneous conditions. FT-IR spectroscopy provided evidence that Ch was grafted onto MT-oxidized SF: the o-quinones were found to undergo a subsequent non-enzymatic reaction with nucleophilic amino groups of Ch via Schiff-base and Michael addition mechanisms. Various factors, i.e. reaction time, pH, MT/SF ratio, were found to influence the grafting yield. The highest grafting yield was achieved at pH 7, i.e. more favorable to MT activity rather than to Ch solubility, suggesting that the determining step of the grafting reaction is the formation of o-quinones. The FT-IR spectroscopy revealed that grafting induced a beta-sheet --> random coil conformational transition.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sandra Sampaio
- Stazione Sperimentale per la Seta, via Giuseppe Colombo 83, Milano 20133, Italy
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
47
|
Murakami Y, Maeda M. Hybrid Hydrogels to Which Single-Stranded (ss) DNA Probe Is Incorporated Can Recognize Specific ssDNA. Macromolecules 2005. [DOI: 10.1021/ma047803h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Yoshihiko Murakami
- Bioengineering Laboratory, RIKEN (The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research), 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako-Shi, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
| | - Mizuo Maeda
- Bioengineering Laboratory, RIKEN (The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research), 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako-Shi, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
48
|
Le Tien C, Lacroix M, Ispas-Szabo P, Mateescu MA. N-acylated chitosan: hydrophobic matrices for controlled drug release. J Control Release 2003; 93:1-13. [PMID: 14602417 DOI: 10.1016/s0168-3659(03)00327-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 195] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
Abstract
N-acylation of chitosan with various fatty acid (C(6)-C(16)) chlorides increased its hydrophobic character and made important changes in its structural features. Unmodified chitosan exhibited a low degree of order (DO) and a weak tablet crushing strength. Chitosan acylated with a short chain length (C(6)) possessed similar properties, but exhibited significant swelling. Acylation with longer side chains (C(8)-C(16)) resulted in a higher DO and crushing strength but lower swelling. The best mechanical characteristics and drug release properties were found for palmitoyl chitosan (substitution degree 40-50%) tablets with 20% acetaminophen as a tracer. The high stability of these monolithic tablets appears to be due to hydrophobic interactions between side chains, as shown by a more organized structure. Infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometry and proton nuclear magnetic resonance analyses of palmitoyl chitosan were consistent with a hydrophobic self-assembling model. Drug dissolution kinetics showed longer release times for higher degrees of functionalization, i.e. 30 h (for 47% substitution) and 90 h (for 69% substitution), suggesting palmitoyl chitosan excipients as interesting candidates for oral and subdermal pharmaceutical applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Canh Le Tien
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Université du Québec à Montréal, CP 8888, Succ Centre-Ville, Montréal, Quebec, Canada H3C 3P8
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
49
|
Yi H, Wu LQ, Sumner JJ, Gillespie JB, Payne GF, Bentley WE. Chitosan scaffolds for biomolecular assembly: coupling nucleic acid probes for detecting hybridization. Biotechnol Bioeng 2003; 83:646-52. [PMID: 12889029 DOI: 10.1002/bit.10712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Abstract
Chitosan, a naturally occurring biopolymer, was used as a scaffold for the covalent binding of single-stranded DNA oligonucleotide probes in a fluorescence-based nucleic acid hybridization assay. Chitosan's pH dependent chemical and electrostatic properties enable its deposition on electrodes and metal surfaces, as well as on the bottom of microtiter plates. A combinatorial 96-well microtiter plate format was used to optimize chemistries and reaction conditions leading to hybridization experiments. We found the coupling of oligonucleotides using relatively common glutaraldehyde chemistry was quite robust. Our hybridization results for complementary ssDNA oligonucleotides (E. coli dnaK sequences) demonstrated linear fluorescence intensity with concentration of E. coli dnaK-specific oligonucleotide from 0.73 microM to 6.6 microM. Moreover, hybridization assays were specific as there was minimal fluorescence associated with noncomplementary groEL oligonucleotide. Finally, these results demonstrate the portability of a DNA hybridization assay based on covalent coupling to chitosan, which, in turn, can be deposited onto various surfaces. More arduous surface preparation techniques involving silanizing agents and hazardous washing reagents are eliminated using this technique.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hyunmin Yi
- Center for Biosystems Research, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, 5115 Plant Sciences Building, College Park, Maryland 20742, USA
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
50
|
Chen T, Embree HD, Wu LQ, Payne GF. In vitro protein-polysaccharide conjugation: tyrosinase-catalyzed conjugation of gelatin and chitosan. Biopolymers 2002; 64:292-302. [PMID: 12124847 DOI: 10.1002/bip.10196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Abstract
The enzyme tyrosinase was used for the in vitro conjugation of the protein gelatin to the polysaccharide chitosan. Tyrosinases are oxidative enzymes that convert accessible tyrosine residues of proteins into reactive o-quinone moieties. Spectrophotometric and dissolved oxygen studies indicate that tyrosinase can oxidize gelatin and we estimate that 1 in 5 gelatin chains undergo reaction. Oxidized tyrosyl residues (i.e., quinone residues) can undergo nonenzymatic reactions with available nucleophiles such as the nucleophilic amino groups of chitosan. Ultraviolet/visible, (1)H-NMR, and ir provided chemical evidence for the conjugation of oxidized gelatin with chitosan. Physical evidence for conjugation was provided by dynamic viscometry, which indicated that tyrosinase catalyzes the sol-to-gel conversion of gelatin/chitosan mixtures. The gels formed from tyrosinase-catalyzed reactions were observed to differ from gels formed by cooling gelatin. In contrast to gelatin gels, tyrosinase-generated gels had different thermal behavior and were broken by the chitosan-hydrolyzing enzyme chitosanase. These results demonstrate that tyrosinase can be exploited for the in vitro formation of protein-polysaccharide conjugates that offer interesting mechanical properties.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tianhong Chen
- Center for Agricultural Biotechnology, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, 5115 Plant Sciences Building, College Park, MD 20742-4450, USA
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|