FORMATION OF REVERSED MICELLE NANORING BY A DESIGNED SURFACTANT-LIKE PEPTIDE

NANO ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 07 (04) ◽  
pp. 1250024 ◽  
Author(s):  
FENG QIU ◽  
YONGZHU CHEN ◽  
CHENGKANG TANG ◽  
YANRONG LU ◽  
JINGQIU CHENG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Molecular Model ◽  
Intermolecular Hydrogen Bond ◽  
Reversed Micelle ◽  
System A ◽  
Self Assembling ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Novel Strategy

Designing self-assembling peptides as nanomaterials has been an attractive strategy in recent years, however, these peptides were usually studied in aqueous solutions for their self-assembling behaviors and applications. In this study, we have designed a surfactant-like peptide AGD with a wedge-like shape and studied its self-assembling behaviors in aqueous solution or nonpolar system. By analyzing the intermolecular hydrogen bond using FT-IR and characterizing the nanostructures with DLS, AFM and TEM, it was confirmed that AGD could not undergo self-assembly in aqueous solution while could self-assemble into well-ordered nanorings in nonpolar system. A molecular model has been proposed to explain how the nanorings were formed in the manner of reversed micelle. These results suggested a novel strategy to fabricate self-assembling peptide nanomaterials in nonpolar system, which could have potential applications in many fields.

scholarly journals On the Aqueous Solution Behavior of C-Substituted 3,1,2-Ruthenadicarbadodecaboranes

Inorganics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Gozzi ◽  
Benedikt Schwarze ◽  
Peter Coburger ◽  
Evamarie Hey-Hawkins
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Self Assembling ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Assembly Behavior ◽  
Biological Performance ◽  
Type 3

3,1,2-Ruthenadicarbadodecaborane complexes bearing the [C2B9H11]2− (dicarbollide) ligand are robust scaffolds, with exceptional thermal and chemical stability. Our previous work has shown that these complexes possess promising anti-tumor activities in vitro, and tend to form aggregates (or self-assemblies) in aqueous solutions. Here, we report on the synthesis and characterization of four ruthenium(II) complexes of the type [3-(η6-arene)-1,2-R2-3,1,2-RuC2B9H9], bearing either non-polar (R = Me (2–4)) or polar (R = CO2Me (7)) substituents at the cluster carbon atoms. The behavior in aqueous solution of complexes 2, 7 and the parent unsubstituted [3-(η6-p-cymene)-3,1,2-RuC2B9H11] (8) was investigated via UV-Vis spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA). All complexes showed spontaneous formation of self-assemblies (108–109 particles mL−1), at low micromolar concentration, with high polydispersity. For perspective applications in medicine, there is thus a strong need for further characterization of the spontaneous self-assembly behavior in aqueous solutions for the class of neutral metallacarboranes, with the ultimate scope of finding the optimal conditions for exploiting this self-assembling behavior for improved biological performance.

Synthesis of Polystyrene-B-Poly(Ethylene Oxide)monomethyl Ethermethacrylate Block Copolymers and its Self-Assembly in Aqueous Solution

2011 ◽  
Vol 284-286 ◽  
pp. 769-772
Author(s):  
Qian Qian You ◽  
Pu Yu Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Block Copolymers ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Chain Transfer ◽  
Functional Group ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Reversible Addition ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
A Chain

The block copolymer of PSt-b-POEOMA with the end of -COOH functional group has been synthesized by reversible addition fragmentation chain-transfer (RAFT) using S,S′-Bis(α,α′-dimethyl-α′′-acetic acid)-trithiocarbonate (BDATC) as a chain transfer agent. The architectures of the copolymers were confirmed by FT-IR and 1HNMR spectra. GPC analysis was used to estimate the molecular weight and the molecular weight distribution of the copolymers. Meanwhile, The nanostructures of the block copolymers PSt-b-POEOMA micelles formed in aqueous solution were observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS).

Hierarchical Assembly of DNA Origami Nanostructures Using Coiled-coil Peptides

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Buchberger ◽  
Chad Simmons ◽  
Nour Fahmi ◽  
Ronit Freeman ◽  
Nicholas Stephanopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Coiled Coil ◽  
Dna Origami ◽  
Hybrid Nanostructures ◽  
Hierarchical Assembly ◽  
Alternating Copolymer ◽  
Self Assembling ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Multiple Routes ◽  
Stepwise Assembly

DNA and peptides are two of the most commonly used biomolecules for building self-assembling materials, but few examples exist of hybrid nanostructures that contain both components. Here we report the modification of two peptides that comprise a coiled-coil heterodimer pair with orthogonal DNA handles in order to link DNA origami nanostructures bearing complementary strands into micrometer long one-dimensional arrays. We probed the effect of number of coils on self-assembly and demonstrated the formation of self-assembled structures through multiple routes, to form dimers and trimers, an alternating copolymer of two different origami bundles, and stepwise assembly of purified structures with coiled-coil conjugates. Our results demonstrate the successful merging of two distinct self-assembly modes to create hybrid bionanomaterials expected to have a range of potential applications in the future.

Comparing Self-Assembling and Covalent Fluorescent Boronolectins for the Detection of Free Sialic Acid

2011 ◽  
Vol 64 (11) ◽  
pp. 1454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephan M. Levonis ◽  
Milton J. Kiefel ◽  
Todd A. Houston
Keyword(s):  
Sialic Acid ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Free Sugars ◽  
System A ◽  
Self Assembling ◽  
Assembly Method ◽  
Aldehydes And Ketones ◽  
Aminophenylboronic Acid ◽  
Free Sialic Acid

A self-assembling fluorescence sensor with boronic acid functionalities was tested for binding selectivity to the monosaccharide, sialic acid. Working from a previously reported system, a self-assembling system could form an imine in situ that enables a conjugated fluorophore to display a measurable change in fluorescence in the presence of monosaccharide. However, further examination showed that free sugars give a similar fluorescence response to just the m-aminophenylboronic acid moiety on its own. Still, such a self-assembly method may be applicable to cell surface saccharide sensing as aldehydes and ketones are noticeably absent on most cells’ exteriors. The original covalent receptor appears best suited for the detection of free sialic acid.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Self-Assembling Properties of Peracetylated β-1-Triazolyl Alkyl D-Glucosides and D-Galactosides

Chemistry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 935-958
Author(s):  
Pooja Sharma ◽  
Anji Chen ◽  
Dan Wang ◽  
Guijun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Functional Materials ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Self Assembling ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Low Molecular Weight Gelators ◽  
Glucose Derivatives

Carbohydrate-based low-molecular-weight gelators (LMWGs) are useful classes of compounds due to their numerous applications. Among sugar-based LMWGs, certain peracetylated sugar beta-triazole derivatives were found to be effective organogelators and showed interesting self-assembling properties. To further understand the structural influence towards molecular assemblies and obtain new functional materials with interesting properties, we designed and synthesized a library of tetraacetyl beta-1-triazolyl alkyl-D-glucosides and D-galactosides, in which a two or three carbon spacer is inserted between the anomeric position and the triazole moiety. A series of 16 glucose derivatives and 14 galactose derivatives were synthesized and analyzed. The self-assembling properties of these new triazole containing glycoconjugates in different solvents were analyzed. Several glucose derivatives were found to be effective LMWGs, with compound 7a forming gels in a variety of organic solvents as well as in the presence of metal ions in aqueous solutions. The organogels formed by several compounds were characterized using optical microscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM) and UV-vis spectroscopy, etc. The co-gels formed by compound 7a with the Fmoc derivative 7i showed interesting fluorescence enhancement upon gelation. Several gelators were also characterized using powder X-ray diffraction and FT-IR spectroscopy. The potential applications of these sugar-based gelators for drug delivery and dye removal were also studied.

Theranostic supramolecular polymers formed by the self-assembly of a metal-chelating prodrug

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Su ◽  
Yonggang Cui ◽  
Feihu Wang ◽  
Weijie Zhang ◽  
Chunli Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
The Self ◽  
Supramolecular Polymers ◽  
Metal Chelating ◽  
Metal Chelator ◽  
Self Assembling ◽  
Direct Linkage

The direct linkage of two camptothecin moieties to a metal chelator creates a self-assembling prodrug capable of associating in aqueous solution into theranostic supramolecular polymers.

Recent advances in the fabrication and bio-medical applications of self-assembled dipeptide nanostructures

Nanomedicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-163
Author(s):  
Sonika Chibh ◽  
Jibanananda Mishra ◽  
Avneet Kour ◽  
Virander S Chauhan ◽  
Jiban J Panda
Keyword(s):  
Significant Role ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Natural Phenomenon ◽  
Medical Applications ◽  
Self Assembling ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Self Assembled

Molecular self-assembly is a widespread natural phenomenon and has inspired several researchers to synthesize a compendium of nano/microstructures with widespread applications. Biomolecules like proteins, peptides and lipids are used as building blocks to fabricate various nanomaterials. Supramolecular peptide self-assembly continue to play a significant role in forming diverse nanostructures with numerous biomedical applications; however, dipeptides offer distinctive supremacy in their ability to self-assemble and produce a variety of nanostructures. Though several reviews have articulated the progress in the field of longer peptides or polymers and their self-assembling behavior, there is a paucity of reviews or literature covering the emerging field of dipeptide-based nanostructures. In this review, our goal is to present the recent advancements in dipeptide-based nanostructures with their potential applications.

Synthesis, self-assembly, and base-pairing of nucleobase end-functionalized block copolymers in aqueous solution

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (41) ◽  
pp. 5086-5094 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mu Wang ◽  
Bonnie Choi ◽  
Xiaohu Wei ◽  
Anchao Feng ◽  
San H. Thang
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Block Copolymers ◽  
Molecular Recognition ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Base Pairing ◽  
Novel Strategy

As a novel strategy, nucleobase-containing copolymers are created for molecular recognition and nucleobase releasing.

scholarly journals Self-assembly of bioactive peptides, peptide conjugates, and peptide mimetic materials

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (28) ◽  
pp. 5867-5876 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte J. C. Edwards-Gayle ◽  
Ian W. Hamley
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Bioactive Peptides ◽  
Peptide Conjugates ◽  
Amphiphilic Peptides ◽  
Peptide Mimetic ◽  
Self Assembling ◽  
Potential Applications

Self-assembling peptide and peptide conjugates have attracted great attention due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability and biofunctionality. This review covers self-assembly of amphiphilic peptides and peptide mimetic materials, as well as their potential applications.

Hierarchical Assembly of DNA Origami Nanostructures Using Coiled-coil Peptides

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Buchberger ◽  
Chad Simmons ◽  
Nour Fahmi ◽  
Ronit Freeman ◽  
Nicholas Stephanopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Coiled Coil ◽  
Dna Origami ◽  
Hybrid Nanostructures ◽  
Hierarchical Assembly ◽  
Alternating Copolymer ◽  
Self Assembling ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Multiple Routes ◽  
Stepwise Assembly

DNA and peptides are two of the most commonly used biomolecules for building self-assembling materials, but few examples exist of hybrid nanostructures that contain both components. Here we report the modification of two peptides that comprise a coiled-coil heterodimer pair with orthogonal DNA handles in order to link DNA origami nanostructures bearing complementary strands into micrometer long one-dimensional arrays. We probed the effect of number of coils on self-assembly and demonstrated the formation of self-assembled structures through multiple routes, to form dimers and trimers, an alternating copolymer of two different origami bundles, and stepwise assembly of purified structures with coiled-coil conjugates. Our results demonstrate the successful merging of two distinct self-assembly modes to create hybrid bionanomaterials expected to have a range of potential applications in the future.

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