Role of Multivalent Cations in the Self-Assembly of Phospholipid−DNA Complexes

2007 ◽  
Vol 111 (51) ◽  
pp. 14233-14238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guillaume Tresset ◽  
Wun Chet Davy Cheong ◽  
Yeng Ming Lam
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
The Self ◽  
Dna Complexes

Directive Effect of Chain Length in Modulating Peptide Nano-assemblies

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (9) ◽  
pp. 923-929
Author(s):  
Gaurav Pandey ◽  
Prem Prakash Das ◽  
Vibin Ramakrishnan
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Amino Acids ◽  
Light Scattering ◽  
Chain Length ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
The Self ◽  
Ionic Charge ◽  
Self Assembling ◽  
Biophysical Techniques

Background: RADA-4 (Ac-RADARADARADARADA-NH2) is the most extensively studied and marketed self-assembling peptide, forming hydrogel, used to create defined threedimensional microenvironments for cell culture applications. Objectives: In this work, we use various biophysical techniques to investigate the length dependency of RADA aggregation and assembly. Methods: We synthesized a series of RADA-N peptides, N ranging from 1 to 4, resulting in four peptides having 4, 8, 12, and 16 amino acids in their sequence. Through a combination of various biophysical methods including thioflavin T fluorescence assay, static right angle light scattering assay, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), electron microscopy, CD, and IR spectroscopy, we have examined the role of chain-length on the self-assembly of RADA peptide. Results: Our observations show that the aggregation of ionic, charge-complementary RADA motifcontaining peptides is length-dependent, with N less than 3 are not forming spontaneous selfassemblies. Conclusion: The six biophysical experiments discussed in this paper validate the significance of chain-length on the epitaxial growth of RADA peptide self-assembly.

scholarly journals Understanding the role of conjugation length on the self-assembly behaviour of oligophenyleneethynylenes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatriz Matarranz ◽  
Goutam Ghosh ◽  
Ramesh Kandanelli ◽  
Angel Sampedro ◽  
Kalathil K. Kartha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
The Self ◽  
Conjugation Length ◽  
The Relationship

We unravel the relationship between conjugation length and self-assembly behaviour of oligophenyleneethynylenes (OPEs).

Self-Assembly of Alkali Lignin in Tetrahydrofuran

2012 ◽  
Vol 550-553 ◽  
pp. 57-61
Author(s):  
Hao Li ◽  
Yong Hong Deng ◽  
Kai Huang
Keyword(s):  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Electrostatic Interaction ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
The Self ◽  
Charge Transfer Complexes ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Alkali Lignin ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Effects Of Temperature

Alkali lignin (AL) was used as a polyanion to form layer-by-layer self-assembled film with PDAC as a polycation. The effects of temperature and concentration on the adsorption characteristics of AL were investigated. Iodine was added into AL solutions to study the role of π-π interaction in self-assembly of AL and PDAC. Results show that the self-assembly of AL/PDAC is mainly driven by π-π interaction and electrostatic interaction. A higher temperature or a larger concentration can enhance the aggregation of lignin. I2 can form lignin–iodine charge–transfer complexes with AL to reduce the degree of aggregation of AL, so the adsorbed amount of AL decreases significantly with increasing iodine contents.

On the Role of Chirality in Guiding the Self-Assembly of Peptides

2017 ◽  
Vol 129 (43) ◽  
pp. 13473-13477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shibaji Basak ◽  
Ishwar Singh ◽  
Annaleizle Ferranco ◽  
Jebreil Syed ◽  
Heinz-Bernhard Kraatz
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
The Self

scholarly journals The role of solvent in the self-assembly of m-aminobenzoic acid: a density functional theory and molecular dynamics study

CrystEngComm ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 2937-2948 ◽  
Author(s):  
Etienne Gaines ◽  
Krina Maisuria ◽  
Devis Di Tommaso
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
The Self ◽  
Aminobenzoic Acid ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Role Of Solvent

Nanospheres from the self-assembly of an elastin-inspired triblock peptide

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (115) ◽  
pp. 95007-95013 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Scelsi ◽  
B. Bochicchio ◽  
A. Smith ◽  
A. Saiani ◽  
A. Pepe
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Conformational Flexibility ◽  
The Self ◽  
Π Stacking

The self-assembly of an elastin-inspired triblock peptide into nanospheres highlights the important role of conformational flexibility and π–π stacking.

scholarly journals Dual Role of a Viral Polymerase in Viral Genome Replication and Particle Self-Assembly

mBio ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyu Sun ◽  
Serban L. Ilca ◽  
Juha T. Huiskonen ◽  
Minna M. Poranen
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Viral Genome ◽  
Rna Viruses ◽  
The Self ◽  
Genome Replication ◽  
Double Stranded Rna ◽  
Polymerase Complex ◽  
Viral Genome Replication ◽  
Dsrna Viruses

ABSTRACTDouble-stranded RNA (dsRNA) viruses package several RNA-dependent RNA polymerases (RdRp) together with their dsRNA genome into an icosahedral protein capsid known as the polymerase complex. This structure is highly conserved among dsRNA viruses but is not found in any other virus group. RdRp subunits typically interact directly with the main capsid proteins, close to the 5-fold symmetric axes, and perform viral genome replication and transcription within the icosahedral protein shell. In this study, we utilizedPseudomonasphage Φ6, a well-established virus self-assembly model, to probe the potential roles of the RdRp in dsRNA virus assembly. We demonstrated that Φ6 RdRp accelerates the polymerase complex self-assembly process and contributes to its conformational stability and integrity. We highlight the role of specific amino acid residues on the surface of the RdRp in its incorporation during the self-assembly reaction. Substitutions of these residues reduce RdRp incorporation into the polymerase complex during the self-assembly reaction. Furthermore, we determined that the overall transcription efficiency of the Φ6 polymerase complex increased when the number of RdRp subunits exceeded the number of genome segments. These results suggest a mechanism for RdRp recruitment in the polymerase complex and highlight its novel role in virion assembly, in addition to the canonical RNA transcription and replication functions.IMPORTANCEDouble-stranded RNA viruses infect a wide spectrum of hosts, including animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria. Yet genome replication mechanisms of these viruses are conserved. During the infection cycle, a proteinaceous capsid, the polymerase complex, is formed. An essential component of this capsid is the viral RNA polymerase that replicates and transcribes the enclosed viral genome. The polymerase complex structure is well characterized for many double-stranded RNA viruses. However, much less is known about the hierarchical molecular interactions that take place in building up such complexes. Using the bacteriophage Φ6 self-assembly system, we obtained novel insights into the processes that mediate polymerase subunit incorporation into the polymerase complex for generation of functional structures. The results presented pave the way for the exploitation and engineering of viral self-assembly processes for biomedical and synthetic biology applications. An understanding of viral assembly processes at the molecular level may also facilitate the development of antivirals that target viral capsid assembly.

scholarly journals The Role of Alpha Cells in the Self-Assembly of Bioengineered Islets

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fredrik C. Wieland ◽  
Mireille M.J.P.E. Sthijns ◽  
Thomas Geuens ◽  
Clemens A. van Blitterswijk ◽  
Vanessa L.S. LaPointe
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
The Self ◽  
Alpha Cells

Role of the deposition temperature on the self-assembly of the non-planar molecule benzene-1,3,5-triphosphonic acid (BTP) at the liquid–solid interface

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (35) ◽  
pp. 24219-24227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doan Chau Yen Nguyen ◽  
Lars Smykalla ◽  
Thi Ngoc Ha Nguyen ◽  
Michael Mehring ◽  
Michael Hietschold
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Deposition Temperature ◽  
Supramolecular Structures ◽  
The Self ◽  
Solid Interface ◽  
Planar Molecule ◽  
Hydrogen Bonded

Hydrogen-bonded supramolecular structures of BTP at the undecanol–graphite interface were studied by STM in dependence on the deposition temperature.

NANOSTRUCTURES FROM DESIGNER PEPTIDES

COSMOS ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 173-183
Author(s):  
BOON TEE ONG ◽  
PARAYIL KUMARAN AJIKUMAR ◽  
SURESH VALIYAVEETTIL
Keyword(s):  
Atomic Force Microscopy ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Size Range ◽  
The Self ◽  
Mica Surface ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Solution Structures ◽  
Atomic Force

The present article reviews the self-assembly of oligopeptides to form nanostructures, both in solution and in solid state. The solution structures of the peptides were examined using circular dichroism and dynamic light scattering. The solid state assembly was examined by adsorbing the peptides onto a mica surface and analyzing it using atomic force microscopy. The role of pH and salt concentration on the peptide self-assembly was also examined. Nanostructures within a size range of 3–10 nm were obtained under different conditions.

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