scholarly journals From Protein Features to Sensing Surfaces

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greta Faccio
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Protein Structure ◽  
Molecular Recognition ◽  
Protein Functionality ◽  
Protein Surface ◽  
Surface Features ◽  
Physico Chemical

Proteins play a major role in biosensors in which they provide catalytic activity and specificity in molecular recognition. The immobilization process is however far from straightforward as it often affects the protein functionality. An extensive interaction of the protein with the surface or a significant surface crowding can lead to changes in the mobility and conformation of the protein structure. This review will provide an insight of how the analysis of the physico-chemical features of the protein surface features before the immobilization process can help to identify the optimal immobilization approach to preserve the functionality of the protein when on the surface of the biosensor.

Homologation: A Versatile Molecular Modification Strategy to Drug Discovery

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (19) ◽  
pp. 1734-1750 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lídia M. Lima ◽  
Marina A. Alves ◽  
Daniel N. do Amaral
Keyword(s):  
Protein Structure ◽  
Homologous Series ◽  
Molecular Conformation ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Lead Optimization ◽  
Pharmacokinetic Property ◽  
Molecular Modification ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Pharmacokinetic Properties ◽  
Lead Identification

Homologation is a concept introduced by Gerhard in 1853 to describe a homologous series in organic chemistry. Since then, the concept has been adapted and used in medicinal chemistry as one of the most important strategies for molecular modification. The homologation types, their influence on physico-chemical properties and molecular conformation are presented and discussed. Its application in lead-identification and lead optimization steps, as well as its impact on pharmacodynamics/pharmacokinetic properties and on protein structure is highlighted from selected examples. <p> • Homologation: definition and types <p> • Homologous series in nature <p> • Comparative physico-chemical and conformational properties <p> • Application in lead-identification and lead-optimization <p> • Impact on pharmacodynamic property <p> • Impact on pharmacokinetic property <p> • Impact on protein structure <p> • Concluding remarks <p> • Acknowledgment <p> • References

scholarly journals Ultra-Small Pd(0) Nanoparticles into a Designed Semisynthetic Lipase: An Efficient and Recyclable Heterogeneous Biohybrid Catalyst for the Heck Reaction under Mild Conditions

Molecules ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 2358 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Lopez-Tejedor ◽  
Blanca de las Rivas ◽  
Jose M. Palomo
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Protein Structure ◽  
Heck Reaction ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Reducing Agent ◽  
Chemically Modified ◽  
Mild Conditions ◽  
In Situ Formation ◽  
Geobacillus Thermocatenulatus

A novel heterogeneous enzyme-palladium (Pd) (0) nanoparticles (PdNPs) bionanohybrid has been synthesized by an efficient, green, and straightforward methodology. A designed Geobacillus thermocatenulatus lipase (GTL) variant genetically and then chemically modified by the introduction of a tailor-made cysteine-containing complementary peptide- was used as the stabilizing and reducing agent for the in situ formation of ultra-small PdNPs nanoparticles embedded on the protein structure. This bionanohybrid was an excellent catalyst in the synthesis of trans-ethyl cinnamate by Heck reaction at 65 °C. It showed the best catalytic performance in dimethylformamide (DMF) containing 10–25% of water as a solvent but was also able to catalyze the reaction in pure DMF or with a higher amount of water as co-solvent. The recyclability and stability were excellent, maintaining more than 90% of catalytic activity after five cycles of use.

Surface features and catalytic activity of sulfated zirconia catalysts from hydrothermal precursors

2002 ◽  
Vol 4 (13) ◽  
pp. 3136-3145 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Morterra ◽  
G. Cerrato ◽  
S. Ardizzone ◽  
C. L. Bianchi ◽  
M. Signoretto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Sulfated Zirconia ◽  
Surface Features ◽  
Sulfated Zirconia Catalysts

Tailoring ionic liquid catalysts: structure, acidity and catalytic activity of protonic ionic liquids based on anionic clusters, [(HSO4)(H2SO4)x]− (x = 0, 1, or 2)

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 3463-3471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolina Matuszek ◽  
Anna Chrobok ◽  
Fergal Coleman ◽  
Kenneth R. Seddon ◽  
Małgorzata Swadźba-Kwaśny
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Liquid ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Ionic Liquids ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Esterification Reaction ◽  
Anionic Clusters ◽  
Physico Chemical

The speciation of a family of inexpensive, easily prepared protonic ionic liquids, their physico-chemical properties and their performance as catalysts in the model esterification reaction have been correlated.

Effect of Ag-doping of nanosized FeMgO system on its structural, surface, spectral, and catalytic properties

2012 ◽  
Vol 66 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahar El-Molla ◽  
Laila Ali ◽  
Nabil Amin ◽  
Anwer Ebrahim ◽  
Hala Mahmoud
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Catalytic Properties ◽  
Textural Properties ◽  
Catalytic Decomposition ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Paramagnetic Species ◽  
Ag Doping ◽  
H2o2 Decomposition ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Structural Surface

AbstractThe effects of Ag-doping on the physico-chemical, spectral, surface, and catalytic properties of the FeMgO system with various Fe2O3 loadings were investigated. The dopant (Ag) molar ratio varied between 0.01 % and 0.05 %. The techniques employed for characterisation of catalysts were TG/DTG, XRD, ESR, N2 adsorption at −196°C, and catalytic decomposition of H2O2 at 25–35°C. The results obtained revealed that the investigated catalysts consisted of nanosized MgO as the major phase, apart from the MgFe2O4 and/or Fe3O4 phases. ESR result of the FeMgO system revealed the presence of paramagnetic species as a result of Ag-doping. The textural properties including SBET, porosity and St were modified by Ag-doping. The doping process with Ag-species improved the catalytic activity of the FeMgO system. Increasing the calcination temperature from 400°C to 800°C increased the catalytic activity (k*30 °C) of 0.05 AgFeMgO in H2O2 decomposition by 21.2 times.

scholarly journals 3P019 The role of the flexible loop in Staphylococcal nuclease on its catalytic activity(01A. Protein: Structure,Poster)

2013 ◽  
Vol 53 (supplement1-2) ◽  
pp. S215
Author(s):  
Rumi Shiba ◽  
Hironari Kamikubo ◽  
Yutaka Maruyama ◽  
Junko Yunoki ◽  
Keiichi Fukuyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Protein Structure ◽  
Staphylococcal Nuclease ◽  
Flexible Loop
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