Calcium Mineral-Peptide Interactions

1989 ◽  
Vol 174 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. P. Wheeler ◽  
C. Steven Sikes
Keyword(s):  
Solid Phase ◽  
Binding Capacity ◽  
Calcium Phosphates ◽  
Organic Matrix ◽  
Crystal Nucleation ◽  
Crystal Surfaces ◽  
Major Class ◽  
Peptide Interactions ◽  
Carbonate Shell ◽  
The Matrix

AbstractPeptides have been synthesized by solid phase methods with structures which are in part based on experimentally-determined features of a major class of organic matrix phosphoproteins isolated from the calcium carbonate shell of the oyster. The matrix structures mimicked in the synthetic peptides included runs of aspartic acid (Asp), which were contrasted with peptides having other deployments of Asp with serine (Ser) and glycine (Gly). In addition, peptide-Ser was phosphorylated (PSer) and the hydrophobic carboxyterminus of natural matrix was mimicked using polyalanine tails. The interaction of the various peptides with CaCO3 as well as calcium phosphates was determined using a variety of crystallization assays and studies of adsorption of radio-labelled peptides to crystal surfaces.In general, peptides that include runs of Asp regulate crystal nucleation and growth more effectively than those which contain (Asp-X)n or (Asp-X-Y)n sequences with X and Y being either Gly or Ser. Further, CaCO3 crystals have a much higher binding capacity for polyAsp than for peptides with other deployments of Asp. Phosphorylation increases the regulatory activity and the crystal capacities of Asp/Ser - containing peptides. PolyAsp peptides having terminal PSer's are especially effective as regulators of CaCO3 nucleation and the conversion of amorphous calcium phosphate to apatite. The activity of Asp15 molecules in CaCO3 nucleation assays is markedly increased by the addition of polyalanine tails.

Optimization of thermal conductivity in composites loaded with the solid-solid phase-change materials

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 1157-1165
Author(s):  
Taoufik Mnasri ◽  
Adel Abbessi ◽  
Rached Ben Younes ◽  
Atef Mazioud
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Spherical Inclusions ◽  
First Case ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Composite Conductivity ◽  
First Time

AbstractThis work focuses on identifying the thermal conductivity of composites loaded with phase-change materials (PCMs). Three configurations are studied: (1) the PCMs are divided into identical spherical inclusions arranged in one plane, (2) the PCMs are inserted into the matrix as a plate on the level of the same plane of arrangement, and (3) the PCMs are divided into identical spherical inclusions arranged periodically in the whole matrix. The percentage PCM/matrix is fixed for all cases. A comparison among the various situations is made for the first time, thus providing a new idea on how to insert PCMs into composite matrices. The results show that the composite conductivity is the most important consideration in the first case, precisely when the arrangement plane is parallel with the flux and diagonal to the entry face. In the present work, we are interested in exploring the solid-solid PCMs. The PCM polyurethane and a wood matrix are particularly studied.

Matrix-Mineral Relationships-A. Morphologist's Viewpoint

1979 ◽  
Vol 58 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. 922-929 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.U. Nylen
Keyword(s):  
Organic Material ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Crystal Surface ◽  
Organic Matrix ◽  
The Other ◽  
Enamel Matrix ◽  
Initial Cell ◽  
Cell Product ◽  
Ultrastructural Morphology ◽  
The Matrix

The literature on the ultrastructural morphology of the enamel matrix and its relationship to the crystals is reviewed. Two morphological entities of the matrix are discussed: One is the so-called stippled material which may be the initial cell product; the other, variously described as fibrillar, lamellar, tubular or helical, is thought by many to play a crucial role in nucleation and orientation of the crystals. A number of observations, however, suggest that the latter structures form secondarily to the crystals and that in reality they represent organic material adsorbed to the crystal surface and maintained as independent structures upon removal of the mineral. The need for additional studies is stressed including systematic studies of interactions between constituents of the organic matrix and the apatite crystals.

scholarly journals Determination of 77 Multiclass Pesticides and Their Metabolitesin Capsicum and Tomato Using GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 1837
Author(s):  
Harischandra Naik Rathod ◽  
Bheemanna Mallappa ◽  
Pallavi Malenahalli Sidramappa ◽  
Chandra Sekhara Reddy Vennapusa ◽  
Pavankumar Kamin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Graphitized Carbon Black ◽  
Limit Of Quantification ◽  
Gas And Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Relative Standard ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass ◽  
Primary Secondary Amine

A quick, sensitive, and reproducible analytical method for the determination of 77 multiclass pesticides and their metabolites in Capsicum and tomato by gas and liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry was standardized and validated. The limit of detection of 0.19 to 10.91 and limit of quantification of 0.63 to 36.34 µg·kg−1 for Capsicum and 0.10 to 9.55 µg·kg−1 (LOD) and 0.35 to 33.43 µg·kg−1 (LOQ) for tomato. The method involves extraction of sample with acetonitrile, purification by dispersive solid phase extraction using primary secondary amine and graphitized carbon black. The recoveries of all pesticides were in the range of 75 to 110% with a relative standard deviation of less than 20%. Similarly, the method precision was evaluated interms of repeatability (RSDr) and reproducibility (RSDwR) by spiking of mixed pesticides standards at 100 µg·kg−1 recorded anRSD of less than 20%. The matrix effect was acceptable and no significant variation was observed in both the matrices except for few pesticides. The estimated measurement uncertainty found acceptable for all the pesticides. This method found suitable for analysis of vegetable samples drawn from market and farm gates.

Determination of the Force Constants of Non-linear XY2 Molecules in the Gas-Phase by the GF Matrix Method

2004 ◽  
Vol 59 (9) ◽  
pp. 621-622 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatih Ucun ◽  
Vesile Gūçlü
Keyword(s):  
Gas Phase ◽  
Condensed Phase ◽  
Matrix Method ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Force Constants ◽  
Matrix Solution ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Newton Raphson ◽  
Raphson Method

The force constants of the internal coordinates of nonlinear XY2 molecules in the gas-phase were calculated by using the GF matrix method. The matrix solution was carried out by means a computer program built relative to the Newton-Raphson method and the calculations were listed in a table. The force constants of some molecules in the liquidand solid- phase were also found and compared with these ones, and it was seen that the force constants for more condensed phase are lower as in an agreement with having its lower frequency.

scholarly journals Evaluation of bone formation on orthopedic implant surfaces using an ex-vivo bone bioreactor system

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rupak Dua ◽  
Hugh Jones ◽  
Philip C. Noble
Keyword(s):  
Culture System ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Calcium Phosphates ◽  
Wire Mesh ◽  
Bioreactor Culture ◽  
Static Culture ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Bioreactor System ◽  
Fiber Mesh

AbstractRecent advances in materials and manufacturing processes have allowed the fabrication of intricate implant surfaces to facilitate bony attachment. However, refinement and evaluation of these new design strategies are hindered by the cost and complications of animal studies, particularly during early iterations in the development process. To address this problem, we have previously constructed and validated an ex-vivo bone bioreactor culture system that can maintain the viability of bone samples for an extended period ex-vivo. In this study, we investigated the mineralization of a titanium wire mesh scaffold under both static and dynamic culturing using our ex vivo bioreactor system. Thirty-six cancellous bone cores were harvested from bovine metatarsals at the time of slaughter and divided into five groups under the following conditions: Group 1) Isolated bone cores placed in static culture, Group 2) Unloaded bone cores placed in static culture in contact with a fiber-mesh metallic scaffold, Group 3) Bone cores placed in contact with a fiber-mesh metallic scaffold under the constant pressure of 150 kPa, Group 4) Bone core placed in contact with a fiber-mesh metallic scaffold and exposed to cyclic loading with continuous perfusion flow of media within the ex-vivo culture system and Group 5) Bone core evaluated on Day 0 to serve as a positive control for comparison with all other groups at weeks 4 and 7. Bone samples within Groups 1–4 were incubated for 4 and 7 weeks and then evaluated using histological examination (H&E) and the Live-Dead assay (Life Technologies). Matrix deposits on the metallic scaffolds were examined with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while the chemical composition of the matrix was measured using energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX). We found that the viability of bone cores was maintained after seven weeks of loading in our ex vivo system. In addition, SEM images revealed crystallite-like structures on the dynamically loaded metal coupons (Group 4), corresponding to the initial stages of mineralization. EDX results further confirmed the presence of carbon at the interface and calcium phosphates in the matrix. We conclude that a bone bioreactor can be used as an alternate tool for in-vivo bone ingrowth studies of new implant surfaces or coatings.

scholarly journals Differences in Wear and Material Integrity of NAO and Low-Steel Brake Pads under Severe Conditions

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 5531
Author(s):  
Edouard A. T. Davin ◽  
Anne-Lise Cristol ◽  
Arnaud Beaurain ◽  
Philippe Dufrénoy ◽  
Neomy Zaquen
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Gray Cast Iron ◽  
Organic Matrix ◽  
Third Body ◽  
Test Program ◽  
Brake Pads ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Disc Configuration ◽  
Crack Faces ◽  
Reduced Scale

In this study, through severe reduced-scale braking tests, we investigate the wear and integrity of organic matrix brake pads against gray cast iron (GCI) discs. Two prototype pad materials are designed with the aim of representing a typical non-metal NAO and a low-steel (LS) formulation. The worn surfaces are observed with SEM. The toughness of the pad materials is tested at the raw state and after a heat treatment. During braking, the LS-GCI disc configuration produces heavy wear. The friction parts both keep their macroscopic integrity and wear appears to be homogeneous. The LS pad is mostly covered by a layer of solid oxidized steel. The NAO-GCI disc configuration wears dramatically and cannot reach the end of the test program. The NAO pad suffers many deep cracks. Compacted third body plateaus are scarce and the corresponding disc surface appears to be very heterogeneous. The pad materials both show similar strength at the raw state and similar weakening after heat treatment. However, the NAO material is much more brittle than the LS material in both states, which seems to favor the growth of cracks. The observations of crack faces suggest that long steel fibers in the LS material palliate the brittleness of the matrix, even after heat damage.

Validation of the Pseudo Imprinted Microspheres for Solid-Phase Extraction of Acyclovir from Swine Tissue

2011 ◽  
Vol 393-395 ◽  
pp. 1591-1594
Author(s):  
Feng Xia Qiao ◽  
Hong Yuan Yan
Keyword(s):  
Solid Phase Extraction ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Suspension Polymerization ◽  
Aqueous Suspension ◽  
Selective Extraction ◽  
Phase Extraction ◽  
Matrix Interferences ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Extraction Volume ◽  
Swine Tissue

The novel pseudo imprinted microspheres were synthesized by aqueous suspension polymerization using theophylline as the template and employed as a special sorbent of solid-phase extraction for selective extraction of acyclovir from swine tissue. The pseudo imprinted microspheres revealed high affinity and selectivity to acyclovir, and the matrix interferences could be efficiently eliminated, which make the extract of solid-phase extraction clean enough for HPLC analysis. The parameters that affect the extraction efficiency of solid-phase extraction were investigated, including solvent of extraction, volume of loading sample, washing and elution solvent, etc. Good linearity was obtained in a range of 0.05~15 μg/mL with correlation coefficient (r2) of 0.9991. The recoveries at three spiked levels were ranged from 91.4% to101.0% with RSD less than of 5.0%.

A solid-phase radioimmunoassay for human corticosteroid binding globulin

1985 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. 259-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. A. Robinson ◽  
M. S. Langley ◽  
G. L. Hammond
Keyword(s):  
Solid Phase ◽  
Binding Capacity ◽  
High Serum ◽  
Protein L ◽  
Parallel Displacement ◽  
Standard Curve ◽  
Corticosteroid Binding Globulin ◽  
Assay Tube ◽  
The Mean

ABSTRACT A radioimmunoassay (RIA) for human corticosteroid binding globulin (CBG) has been developed using 125I-labelled CBG and a monospecific solid-phase CBG-antiserum (CBG-Ab-cellulose). In an RIA of serum CBG concentrations, pure CBG standards (1–100 ng protein) or samples (1 : 200) were incubated (16 h at 20 °C) with 125I-labelled CBG and CBG-Ab-cellulose. After addition of 2 ml 0·9% NaCl, the tubes were centrifuged, supernatants were aspirated and the 125I-labelled CBG bound to the CBG-Ab-cellulose pellet was counted. The specificity of the RIA was confirmed by parallel displacement curves for serial dilutions of male, female and pregnancy sera, as well as pure CBG standards. The mean ± s.d. recovery (99±8%) of pure CBG (1·6–25·0 ng) added to a diluted serum sample verified the accuracy of the method, and a good correlation (r = 0·97; n = 43) existed between serum CBG cortisol binding capacity (nmol/l) measurements and CBG concentrations (mg protein/l) measured by RIA. Intra- and interassay precisions (C.V.) at low to high serum CBG concentrations were <5% and <9% respectively. The mean ± s.d. serum CBG concentrations (mg protein/l) measured by the RIA were: 21·8±4·6 in boys (n = 12), 20·0±4·2 in girls (n = 9), 20·7±2·7 in men (n = 6), 20·5±2·9 in women (n = 6) and 47·1 ±10·5 in pregnant women (n = 5). The sensitivity of the standard curve used in the routine RIA of serum CBG was 1·0 ng CBG/assay tube, but this could be increased to 0·2 ng/assay tube by reducing the amount of CBG-Ab-cellulose used. The RIA is suitable for both clinical and research purposes, and will aid the identification of abnormal forms of CBG and facilitate studies of the regulation of CBG production in vitro. J. Endocr. (1985) 104, 259–267

The Possible Calcification Mechanisms in some Reptilian Egg-shells

1959 ◽  
Vol s3-100 (52) ◽  
pp. 529-538
Author(s):  
K. SIMKISS ◽  
C. TYLER
Keyword(s):  
Toluidine Blue ◽  
Organic Matrix ◽  
Acid Mucopolysaccharide ◽  
Amino Group ◽  
Carboxylate Group ◽  
Shell Matrix ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Egg Shells ◽  
Egg Shell ◽  
Comparison Of The Results

Studies have been made of the organic matrix of certain reptilian egg-shells. The interaction between egg-shell-matrix and various metal ions has been considered by noting the effect of these ions on the staining of the matrix by toluidine blue. A comparison of the results with those for the hen indicates that the chelating mechanism in the Chelonia is similar to that in the hen, but that that in the Crocodilia is different. It is suggested that in the Crocodilia the acid mucopolysaccharide of the matrix is embedded in, but not combined with, the protein and that its chelating mechanism is carboxylate group to carboxylate group, while in the hen and Chelonia, the acid mucopolysaccharide is combined with the protein and that its chelating mechanism is carboxylate group to amino group.

The Formation and Properties of the Organic Matrix of Reptilian Tooth Enamel

1957 ◽  
Vol s3-98 (43) ◽  
pp. 349-367
Author(s):  
D.F. G. POOLE
Keyword(s):  
Tooth Enamel ◽  
Organic Matrix ◽  
Enamel Formation ◽  
Positive Form ◽  
Form Birefringence ◽  
Parallel Fibres ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Elementary State ◽  
Simple Step ◽  
Matrix Production

A number of features of enamel formation in the lizard Agama atricollis are described. The behaviour and properties of the ameloblasts indicate that the process of enamel formation is similar to the corresponding process in mammals; the fibrous enamel matrix appears to be formed from outgrowths of the cytoplasm of these cells. Interprismatic material, as it is known in mammals, is not produced, so that reptilian matrix tends to be uniformly fibrous. Nevertheless, the fibres are initially arranged in groups corresponding to the ameloblasts. There is no distinct pre-enamel stage because matrix production is immediately followed by a limited influx of mineral in an elementary state, converting the matrix into an basiphil form. Striae of Retzius may be due to periodic pauses in the normal process of matrix production enabling the ameloblasts to assimilate and secrete mineral. Before the onset of final calcification, the matrix seems to undergo a modification rendering it capable of influencing the size and orientation of mineral crystallites. The organic matrix has a refractive index of 1.57 and has no intrinsic birefringence. However, in suitable liquids the parallel fibres produce a positive form birefringence. If paraffin wax is allowed to crystallize on the matrix, optically negative streaks are formed parallel with the fibres, perhaps as the result of crystal overgrowth. Evidence obtained indicates that this reptilian type of ectodermal enamel is a likely precursor of the mammalian prismatic type. The evolution from one to the other could have been achieved in a comparatively simple step.

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