scholarly journals Covalent immobilization of coagulation factor VIII on magnetic nanoparticles for aptamer development

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Tabarzad ◽  
Zeinab Sharafi ◽  
Jaber Javidi

Introduction: Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are one of the most useful particulate systems in analytical applications such as specific aptamer selection. Proteins are the most noted targets of aptamer selection. Generally, covalently immobilized protein coated MNPs are more stable structures. Methods: In this study, coagulation factor VIII (FVIII) was immobilized on MNPs. A silica coating provided isocyanate functional groups was considered to interact covalently with reactive groups of the protein, resulting in a stable protein immobilization. The reactions was run in dried toluene. At end, these MNPs were applied for affinity determination of a previously selected FVIII specific aptamers. Results: Immobilization of 1 mg FVIII (~ 3 nmol) on 5 mg particles was achieved with no significant particle aggregation. Using a fluorescence-based method, affinity measurement resulted in a calculated dissociation constant of 120 ± 5.6 nM for the FVIII-specific aptamer to the FVIII-coated MNPs. Conclusion: The final product could be a suitable protein-coated solid support for magnetic-based aptamer selection processes.

1989 ◽  
Vol 263 (1) ◽  
pp. 187-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Leyte ◽  
K Mertens ◽  
B Distel ◽  
R F Evers ◽  
M J M De Keyzer-Nellen ◽  
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The epitopes of four monoclonal antibodies against coagulation Factor VIII were mapped with the use of recombinant DNA techniques. Full-length Factor VIII cDNA and parts thereof were inserted into the vector pSP64, permitting transcription in vitro with the use of a promoter specific for SP6 RNA polymerase. Factor VIII DNA inserts were truncated from their 3′-ends by selective restriction-enzyme digestion and used as templates for ‘run-off’ mRNA synthesis. Translation in vitro with rabbit reticulocyte lysate provided defined radiolabelled Factor VIII fragments for immunoprecipitation studies. Two antibodies are shown to be directed against epitopes on the 90 kDa chain of Factor VIII, between residues 712 and 741. The 80 kDa chain appeared to contain the epitopes of the other two antibodies, within the sequences 1649-1778 and 1779-1840 respectively. The effect of antibody binding to these sequences was evaluated at two distinct levels within the coagulation cascade. Both Factor VIII procoagulant activity and Factor VIII cofactor function in Factor Xa generation were neutralized upon binding to the region 1779-1840. The antibodies recognizing the region 713-740 or 1649-1778, though interfering with Factor VIII procoagulant activity, did not inhibit in Factor Xa generation. These findings demonstrate that antibodies that virtually inhibit Factor VIII in coagulation in vitro are not necessarily directed against epitopes involved in Factor VIII cofactor function. Inhibition of procoagulant activity rather than of cofactor function itself may be explained by interference in proteolytic activation of Factor VIII. This hypothesis is in agreement with the localization of the epitopes in the proximity of thrombin-cleavage or Factor Xa-cleavage sites.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Morisada Hayakawa ◽  
Asuka Sakata ◽  
Hiroko Hayakawa ◽  
Hikari Matsumoto ◽  
Takafumi Hiramoto ◽  
...  

AbstractCoagulation factors are produced from hepatocytes, whereas production of coagulation factor VIII (FVIII) from primary tissues and cell species is still controversial. Here, we tried to characterize primary FVIII-producing organ and cell species using genetically engineered mice, in which enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) was expressed instead of the F8 gene. EGFP-positive FVIII-producing cells existed only in thin sinusoidal layer of the liver and characterized as CD31high, CD146high, and lymphatic vascular endothelial hyaluronan receptor 1 (Lyve1)+. EGFP-positive cells can be clearly distinguished from lymphatic endothelial cells in the expression profile of the podoplanin− and C-type lectin-like receptor-2 (CLEC-2)+. In embryogenesis, EGFP-positive cells began to emerge at E14.5 and subsequently increased according to liver maturation. Furthermore, plasma FVIII could be abolished by crossing F8 conditional deficient mice with Lyve1-Cre mice. In conclusion, in mice, FVIII is only produced from endothelial cells exhibiting CD31high, CD146high, Lyve1+, CLEC-2+, and podoplanin− in liver sinusoidal endothelial cells.


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