scholarly journals Preparation of pH-Responsive Poly(aspartic acid) Nanogels in Inverse Emulsion

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enikő Krisch ◽  
Benjámin Gyarmati ◽  
András Szilágyi
Keyword(s):  
Aspartic Acid ◽  
Gelation Time ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Inverse Emulsion ◽  
Precursor Polymer ◽  
Negative Surface ◽  
Negative Surface Charge ◽  
Mild Hydrolysis ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

Poly(aspartic acid) (PASP) hydrogels were prepared by cross-linking polysuccinimide (PSI) with diaminobutane followed by the mild hydrolysis of the resultant PSI gels to PASP hydrogels. The composition dependence of the gelation time and the stiffness of bulk PASP hydrogels were determined by rheometry and compression tests, respectively. The composition of the prepared PASP nanogels was chosen based on the results on bulk PASP hydrogels. Prior to nanogel preparation stability of DMSO-in-oil (inverse) emulsions was tested as a function of the chemical quality of apolar phase, the concentration of the precursor polymer and the concentration of the surfactant. PASP nanogels in the size of a few hundred nanometers were prepared by the hydrolysis of PSI nanogels synthesized in inverse emulsion. PASP nanogels showed pH-dependent swelling and strongly negative surface charge at physiological pH values, thus they can be further developed to meet the specific criteria of different bio-related applications.

Anionic poly(amino acid)s dissolve F-actin and DNA bundles, enhance DNase activity, and reduce the viscosity of cystic fibrosis sputum

2005 ◽  
Vol 289 (4) ◽  
pp. L599-L605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay X. Tang ◽  
Qi Wen ◽  
Andrew Bennett ◽  
Brian Kim ◽  
Catherine A. Sheils ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Aspartic Acid ◽  
Elastic Moduli ◽  
Histone H1 ◽  
Dnase Activity ◽  
Normal Airway ◽  
Negative Surface ◽  
Negative Surface Charge ◽  
Mucolytic Agents ◽  
Positively Charged

Bundles of F-actin and DNA present in the sputum of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients but absent from normal airway fluid contribute to the altered viscoelastic properties of sputum that inhibit clearance of infected airway fluid and exacerbate the pathology of CF. Previous strategies to remove these filamentous aggregates have focused on DNase to enzymatically depolymerize DNA to constituent monomers and gelsolin to sever F-actin to small fragments. The high densities of negative surface charge on DNA and F-actin suggest that the bundles of these filaments, which alone exhibit a strong electrostatic repulsion, may be stabilized by multivalent cations such as histones, antimicrobial peptides, and other positively charged molecules prevalent in airway fluid. This study reports that bundles of DNA or F-actin formed after addition of histone H1 or lysozyme are efficiently dissolved by soluble multivalent anions such as polymeric aspartate or glutamate. Addition of poly-aspartate or poly-glutamate also disperses DNA and actin-containing bundles in CF sputum and lowers the elastic moduli of these samples to levels comparable to those obtained after treatment with DNase I or gelsolin. Addition of poly-aspartic acid also increased DNase activity when added to samples containing DNA bundles formed with histone H1. When added to CF sputum, poly-aspartic acid significantly reduced the growth of bacteria, suggesting activation of endogenous antibacterial factors. These findings suggest that soluble multivalent anions have potential alone or in combination with other mucolytic agents to selectively dissociate the large bundles of charged biopolymers that form in CF sputum.

scholarly journals Enforced expression of phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate 5-kinase homolog alters PtdIns(4,5)P2 distribution and the localization of small G-proteins

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanbo Yang ◽  
Miriam Park ◽  
Masashi Maekawa ◽  
Gregory D. Fairn
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Surface Charge ◽  
Electrostatic Interactions ◽  
Negative Charge ◽  
Anionic Charge ◽  
Negative Surface ◽  
Negative Surface Charge ◽  
Polybasic Domains ◽  
Phosphatidylinositol 4 ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

Abstract The generation of phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PtdIns(4,5)P2) by phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate 5-kinases (PIP5Ks) is essential for many functions including control of the cytoskeleton, signal transduction, and endocytosis. Due to its presence in the plasma membrane and anionic charge, PtdIns(4,5)P2, together with phosphatidylserine, provide the inner leaflet of the plasma membrane with a negative surface charge. This negative charge helps to define the identity of the plasma membrane, as it serves to recruit or regulate a multitude of peripheral and membrane proteins that contain polybasic domains or patches. Here, we determine that the phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate 5-kinase homolog (PIPKH) alters the subcellular distribution of PtdIns(4,5)P2 by re-localizing the three PIP5Ks to endomembranes. We find a redistribution of the PIP5K family members to endomembrane structures upon PIPKH overexpression that is accompanied by accumulation of PtdIns(4,5)P2 and phosphatidylinositol 3,4,5-trisphosphate (PtdIns(3,4,5)P3). PIP5Ks are targeted to membranes in part due to electrostatic interactions; however, the interaction between PIPKH and PIP5K is maintained following hydrolysis of PtdIns(4,5)P2. Expression of PIPKH did not impair bulk endocytosis as monitored by FM4-64 uptake but did result in clustering of FM4-64 positive endosomes. Finally, we demonstrate that accumulation of polyphosphoinositides increases the negative surface charge of endosomes and in turn, leads to relocalization of surface charge probes as well as the polycationic proteins K-Ras and Rac1.

Determination of Diffusion Parameters by a Computer Code (FDP) Based on Mathematica 6.0

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Wu ◽  
Amayri Samer ◽  
Jakob Drebert ◽  
Luc R. Van Loon ◽  
Tobias Reich
Keyword(s):  
Tritiated Water ◽  
Computer Code ◽  
Opalinus Clay ◽  
Sodium Cations ◽  
Diffusion Parameters ◽  
Negative Surface ◽  
Negative Surface Charge ◽  
Good Agreement

A computer code named Fitting for Diffusion Parameters (FDP) based on Mathematica 6.0 has been developed for modeling through- and out-diffusion experiments. FDP was used to determine the diffusion coefficients (De) and the rock capacity factors (α) for tritiated water (HTO) and 22Na+ and the distribution coefficient (Kd) of 22Na+ in Opalinus Clay (OPA). The values for De and α were obtained by fitting the results of experimental data of both transient and steady-state phases to the analytical solution of accumulated activity. The quality of the parameters De and α was tested by using them as input parameters in the equation of flux. Moreover, the diffusion parameters of HTO and 22Na+ were determined also by out-diffusion experiments. Under ambient condition at pH 7.6, the De value of (1.5 ± 0.1) × 10−11 m2/s for HTO is lower than that of (1.9 ± 1.1) × 10−11 m2/s for 22Na+, which could be explained by the electrostatic attraction between the negative surface charge of OPA and the sodium cations. For the non-sorbing species HTO, α was 0.15 ± 0.01. For the weakly sorbing species 22Na+, α was 0.50 ± 0.02 and Kd equaled (1.5 ± 0.3) × 10−4 m3/kg. The obtained diffusion parameters for HTO and 22Na+ in OPA are in good agreement with previous results by Van Loon et al. [1, 2]. FDP developed in this study has been used successfully to determine the parameters De and α for the diffusion of 237Np(V) in OPA [3].

Assessment of Damage to Human Platelets after Aggregation and Other Injuries by Microscopic Observation and Estimation of Serotonin Uptake

1970 ◽  
Vol 23 (02) ◽  
pp. 261-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Zbinden ◽  
J. N Mehrishi ◽  
S Tomlin
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Aggregation ◽  
Electrophoretic Mobility ◽  
Human Platelets ◽  
Freezing And Thawing ◽  
Low Degree ◽  
Microscopic Evaluation ◽  
Negative Surface ◽  
Negative Surface Charge ◽  
Charged Macromolecules ◽  
5 Ht Uptake

SummaryThe severity of platelet damage induced by hyper- and hypotonic NaCl solutions and freezing and thawing was assessed by microscopic evaluation and measuring inhibition of 5-HT uptake. The same techniques were used to quantitate the effects of aggregating agents. The positively charged macromolecules PS, Poly-L und Poly-O reduced the net negative surface charge as determined by microelectrophoresis, caused platelet aggregation and inhibited 5-HT uptake. The damaging effects of Poly-L and Poly-O were more severe and more closely related to concentration than that of PS. The negatively charged macromolecules Poly-IC and NaPS increased the anodic electrophoretic mobility. Poly-IC and heparin caused a low degree of platelet clumping and no inhibition of 5-HT uptake. NaPS produced severe platelet damage with extensive clumping and complete inhibition of 5-HT uptake. Na laurate had the same effect, but did not alter electrophoretic mobility. ADP caused concentration-dependent platelet aggregation and inhibition of 5-HT uptake. The effects of ADP and NaPS were compared in agitated and non-agitated platelet samples containing identical concentrations of the 2 compounds. Agitation was found to increase the degree of platelet clumping and to reduce 5-HT uptake.

Surface charge and extracellular polymer of sludge in the anaerobic degradation process

1996 ◽  
Vol 34 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 309-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. S. Jia ◽  
Herbert H. P. Fang ◽  
H. Furumai
Keyword(s):  
Surface Charge ◽  
Growth Phase ◽  
Anaerobic Degradation ◽  
Degradation Process ◽  
Anaerobic Sludge ◽  
Batch Experiments ◽  
High Substrate Concentration ◽  
Negative Surface ◽  
Negative Surface Charge ◽  
Extracellular Polymer

Changes of surface charge and extracellular polymer (ECP) content were investigated in batch experiments for three anaerobic sludges, each of which had been enriched at 35°C and pH 639-7.3 for more than 40 batches using propionate, butyrate and glucose, individually, as the sole substrate. Results showed that both ECP and the negative surface charge were dependent on the growth phase of microorganisms. They increased at the beginning of all batches when the microorganisms were in the prolific-growth phase, having high substrate concentration and food-to-microorganisms ratio. Both later gradually returned to their initial levels when the microorganisms were in the declined-growth phase, as the substrate became depleted. The negative surface charge increased linearly with the total-ECP content in all series with slopes of 0.0187, 0.0212 and 0.0157 meq/mg-total-ECP for sludge degrading propionate, butyrate and glucose, respectively. The change of surface charge for the first two sludges was mainly due to the increase of proteinaceous fraction of ECP; but, for glucose-degrading sludge, that could be due to the increases of both proteinaceous and carbohydrate fractions of ECP. The negative-charged nature of anaerobic sludge implies that cations should be able to promote granulation of anaerobic sludge.

scholarly journals Nanoemulsions for the Encapsulation of Hydrophobic Actives

Cosmetics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Eduardo Guzmán ◽  
Laura Fernández-Peña ◽  
Lorenzo Rossi ◽  
Mathieu Bouvier ◽  
Francisco Ortega ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Charge ◽  
Long Term Stability ◽  
Promising Tool ◽  
Oil In Water ◽  
Nanometric Range ◽  
Negative Surface ◽  
Negative Surface Charge ◽  
Highly Hydrophobic ◽  
Technological Interest

This work analyzes the dispersion of two highly hydrophobic actives, (9Z)-N-(1,3-dihydroxyoctadecan-2-yl)octadec-9-enamide (ceramidelike molecule) and 2,6-diamino-4-(piperidin-1-yl)pyrimidine 1-oxide (minoxidil), using oil-in-water nanoemulsions with the aim of preparing stable and safe aqueous-based formulations that can be exploited for enhancing the penetration of active compounds through cosmetic substrates. Stable nanoemulsions with a droplet size in the nanometric range (around 200 nm) and a negative surface charge were prepared. It was possible to prepare formulations containing up to 2 w/w% of ceramide-like molecules and more than 10 w/w% of minoxidil incorporated within the oil droplets. This emulsions evidenced a good long-term stability, without any apparent modification for several weeks. Despite the fact that this work is limited to optimize the incorporation of the actives within the nanoemulsion-like formulations, it demonstrated that nanoemulsions should be considered as a very promising tool for enhancing the distribution and availability of hydrophobic molecules with technological interest.

scholarly journals RNA Delivery via DNA-Inspired Janus Base Nanotubes for Extracellular Matrix Penetration

MRS Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (16) ◽  
pp. 815-823
Author(s):  
Ian Sands ◽  
Jinhyung Lee ◽  
Wuxia Zhang ◽  
Yupeng Chen
Keyword(s):  
Extracellular Matrix ◽  
Small Rnas ◽  
Base Pairs ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Dna Base ◽  
Dna Base Pairs ◽  
Negative Surface ◽  
Negative Surface Charge ◽  
Delivery Vehicles ◽  
Low Cell Density

AbstractRNA delivery into deep tissues with dense extracellular matrix (ECM) has been challenging. For example, cartilage is a major barrier for RNA and drug delivery due to its avascular structure, low cell density and strong negative surface charge. Cartilage ECM is comprised of collagens, proteoglycans, and various other noncollagneous proteins with a spacing of 20nm. Conventional nanoparticles are usually spherical with a diameter larger than 50-60nm (after cargo loading). Therefore, they presented limited success for RNA delivery into cartilage. Here, we developed Janus base nanotubes (JBNTs, self-assembled nanotubes inspired from DNA base pairs) to assemble with small RNAs to form nano-rod delivery vehicles (termed as “Nanopieces”). Nanopieces have a diameter of ∼20nm (smallest delivery vehicles after cargo loading) and a length of ∼100nm. They present a novel breakthrough in ECM penetration due to the reduced size and adjustable characteristics to encourage ECM and intracellular penetration.

scholarly journals The liberation of aspartic acid during the acid hydrolysis of proteins

1954 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Blackburn ◽  
G. R. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Acid Hydrolysis ◽  
Aspartic Acid ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

A synthesis and some reactions of 7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one

1983 ◽  
Vol 36 (12) ◽  
pp. 2473 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Moursounidis ◽  
D Wege
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Alder Reaction ◽  
Diels Alder ◽  
Acid Mixture ◽  
Diels Alder Reaction ◽  
Reaction Proceeds ◽  
Atom Migration ◽  
Acyl Azide ◽  
Mild Hydrolysis ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

Diels-Alder reaction between furan and α-chloroacrylonitrile gives a mixture of exo-2-chloro-and endo-2-chloro-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carbonitrile (4) and (5). Mild hydrolysis affords the corresponding α-chloro acid mixture, from which the endo carboxylic acid may be removed through iodo lactone formation. Catalytic hydrogenation of (4) and (5) followed by hydrolysis, acyl azide formation, Curtius rearrangement, and hydrolysis of the resulting mixture of a-chloro isocyanates yields 7-oxabicyclo[2.2.l]heptan-2-one (1) in preparatively useful amounts. Reduction of (1) gives only endo alcohol, and Baeyer-Villiger reaction proceeds with exclusive bridgehead atom migration. Thermal decomposition of the sodium salt of the p-toluenesulfonylhydrazone of (1) affords 7-oxatricyclo[2.2.1 .02,6]heptane.

scholarly journals β-Mannanase Production Using Coffee Industry Waste for Application in Soluble Coffee Processing

Biomolecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Favaro ◽  
Ilton Baraldi ◽  
Fernanda Casciatori ◽  
Cristiane Farinas
Keyword(s):  
Hydrolytic Enzymes ◽  
Packed Bed ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Industrial Processes ◽  
Enzymatic Extract ◽  
Packed Bed Bioreactor ◽  
Industry Waste ◽  
Hydrolysis Of ◽  
Soluble Coffee

Soluble coffee offers the combined benefits of high added value and practicality for its consumers. The hydrolysis of coffee polysaccharides by the biochemical route, using enzymes, is an eco-friendly and sustainable way to improve the quality of this product, while contributing to the implementation of industrial processes that have lower energy requirements and can reduce environmental impacts. This work describes the production of hydrolytic enzymes by solid-state fermentation (SSF), cultivating filamentous fungi on waste from the coffee industry, followed by their application in the hydrolysis of waste coffee polysaccharides from soluble coffee processing. Different substrate compositions were studied, an ideal microorganism was selected, and the fermentation conditions were optimized. Cultivations for enzymes production were carried out in flasks and in a packed-bed bioreactor. Higher enzyme yield was achieved in the bioreactor, due to better aeration of the substrate. The best β-mannanase production results were found for a substrate composed of a mixture of coffee waste and wheat bran (1:1 w/w), using Aspergillus niger F12. The enzymatic extract proved to be very stable for 24 h, at 50 °C, and was able to hydrolyze a considerable amount of the carbohydrates in the coffee. The addition of a commercial cellulase cocktail to the crude extract increased the hydrolysis yield by 56%. The production of β-mannanase by SSF and its application in the hydrolysis of coffee polysaccharides showed promise for improving soluble coffee processing, offering an attractive way to assist in closing the loops in the coffee industry and creating a circular economy.

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