scholarly journals Self-Encapsulation of Biomacromolecule Drugs in Porous Microscaffolds with Aqueous Two-Phase Systems

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 426
Author(s):  
Jian Kang ◽  
Yunpeng Cai ◽  
Ziwei Wu ◽  
Siyi Wang ◽  
Wei-En Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Relative Activity ◽  
Phase System ◽  
Protein Drugs ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Hydrogen Carbonate ◽  
Ammonium Hydrogen ◽  
Aqueous Two Phase Systems ◽  
Protein Instability ◽  
Loading Amount

At present, the most commonly used methods of microencapsulation of protein drugs such as spray drying, multiple emulsification, and phase separation, can easily cause the problem of protein instability, which leads to low bioavailability and uncontrolled release of protein drugs. Herein, a novel method to encapsulate protein drugs into porous microscaffolds effectively and stably was described. Ammonium hydrogen carbonate (NH4HCO3) was employed to prepare porous microscaffolds. α-Amylase was encapsulated into the porous microscaffolds without denaturing conditions by an aqueous two-phase system (PEG/Sulfate). The pores were closed by heating above the glass transition temperature to achieve a sustained release of microscaffolds. The pore-closed microscaffolds were characterized and released in vitro. The integrity and activity of protein drugs were investigated to verify that this method was friendly to protein drugs. Results showed that the pores were successfully closed and a high loading amount of 9.67 ± 6.28% (w/w) was achieved. The pore-closed microscaffolds released more than two weeks without initial burst, and a high relative activity (92% compared with native one) of protein demonstrated the feasibility of this method for protein drug encapsulation and delivery.

Ultrasonic-Assisted Aqueous Two-Phase Extraction Combined with Macroporous Resin Enrichment of Lignans from Flaxseed Meal and Their Antioxidant Activities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhizhou Zhang ◽  
Yongchao Zhang ◽  
Yichao Wu ◽  
Yongxiang Xu ◽  
Yuanyuan Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Phase System ◽  
Extraction Temperature ◽  
Macroporous Resin ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Solid Ratio ◽  
Flaxseed Meal ◽  
Extraction And Purification ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted

Abstract Background Secoisolariciresinol di glucoside (SDG) is a natural antioxidant generally extracted from flaxseed, which is one of the most important oil crops in China, the by-product of the flaxseed oil, i.e., flaxseed meal, still contains a lot of lignans. However, flaxseed meal is generally treated as waste, resulting in a huge waste of resources. Objective To establish an efficient and convenient method for extraction and purification of lignans from flaxseed meal. Methods First, we used response surface methodology (RSM) to optimize the extraction conditions of the ultrasonic-assisted aqueous two-phase system (UAATPS), and we obtained the purified extracts by macroporous resin purification (MRP). Second, the antioxidant ability of the extracts was studied in vitro. Results The best extraction conditions obtained were as follows: 9.0 wt% sodium hydroxide, 30.0 wt% isopropanol, extraction time 39 min, liquid-to-solid ratio of 52.0 mL/g, ultrasonic wave 560 W, and extraction temperature 40 °C. Under the optimal conditions, the purity of crude extracts (SDG-APTS-C) reached 21.5%. The desorption conditions of MRP were as follows: eluting 3 BV with ultrapure water, and then eluting with 25% ethanol at 2 BV/h to collect eluents. The purified extracts (SDG-ATPS-P) had a purity quotient of 73.9%, 52.4% higher than that of SDG-ATPS-C. Additionally, experiments conducted in this paper revealed that SDG-ATPS-C and SDG-ATPS-P could effectively remove DPPH, ABTS, and hydroxyl free radicals in vitro. Conclusions The method was validated for extracting SDG from flaxseed meal, thus achieving the reuse of flaxseed meal. Highlights This research provides some references for the application of UAATPS combined with MRP in natural products.

Microfluidic generation of aqueous two-phase system (ATPS) droplets by controlled pulsating inlet pressures

Lab on a Chip ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 2437-2444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Byeong-Ui Moon ◽  
Steven G. Jones ◽  
Dae Kun Hwang ◽  
Scott S. H. Tsai
Keyword(s):  
Interfacial Tension ◽  
Phase System ◽  
Flow Focusing ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Aqueous Two Phase System ◽  
Microfluidic Flow ◽  
Aqueous Two Phase Systems ◽  
Phase Systems ◽  
Ultralow Interfacial Tension

Simple microfluidic flow focusing generation of droplets from ultralow interfacial tension aqueous two phase systems (ATPS).

Purification and Concentration of C-Phycocyanin from Spirulina platensis Using Aqueous Two-Phase System

2011 ◽  
Vol 138-139 ◽  
pp. 995-1001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Jie Wang ◽  
Xiao Le Zhang ◽  
Chang Bo Xu ◽  
Hong Yan Cheng
Keyword(s):  
High Purity ◽  
Separation Process ◽  
Phase System ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Sodium Tartrate ◽  
Aqueous Two Phase Systems ◽  
Phase Systems ◽  
Optimized Conditions ◽  
Potassium Sodium Tartrate ◽  
Partitioning Behavior

In this article, the partitioning behavior of C-phycocyanin (C-PC) in aqueous two-phase systems (ATPS) with different component was investigated to evaluate the applicability of ATPS for extracting high purity of C-PC without chromatography. Under the optimized conditions (pH = 6; PEG-2000, 16 %, w/w; potassium sodium tartrate 21 %, w/w), a maximum purity of 5.01 was achieved after the whole separation process and the yield of the C-PC was 76.94 %.

Gas Column/Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Bio Oil Treated by Aqueous Two Phase System

2011 ◽  
Vol 236-238 ◽  
pp. 54-58
Author(s):  
Shao Peng Liu ◽  
Zhi Min Zong ◽  
Shan Shan Zhang ◽  
Yue Xu ◽  
Gui Zhen Gong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Mass Spectrometry Analysis ◽  
Phase System ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Aqueous Two Phase System ◽  
Spectrometry Analysis ◽  
Bio Oil ◽  
Aqueous Two Phase Systems ◽  
Phase Systems ◽  
Ethanol System

Bio oil aqueous two phase systems were formed with ethanol and the salts of (NH4)2SO4, K2HPO4 and NaH2PO4 in bio oil on the ratio of 10:5:10(by mass). After phase separation, both the upper and the lower layers were analyzed by gas column/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). As a result, both K2HPO4/ethanol and NaH2PO4/ethanol system can enrich phenols and levoglucosan in the upperand lower layers,respectly, while NaH2PO4/ethanol system seldom changes the components of bio oil; the (NH4)2SO4/ethanol system is quit different with the other two and we have detected some components with nitrogen. Hence, NaH2PO4/ethanol is an advantage aqueous two phase system for bio oil treatment.

scholarly journals Extraction of Fe (III) and Zn (II) by ionic liquids in a system based on polypropylene glycol 425 and sodium chloride.

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3-2020) ◽  
pp. 72-75
Author(s):  
I. V. Zinov’eva ◽  
◽  
M. I. Fedorova ◽  
Yu. A. Zakhodyaeva ◽  
A.A. Voshkin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Ionic Liquids ◽  
Sodium Chloride ◽  
Phase System ◽  
Polypropylene Glycol ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Aqueous Two Phase Systems ◽  
Phase Systems ◽  
Extraction Of Metals

This work presents the experimental study results of Fe(III) and Zn(II) extraction by ionic liquids based on trioctylmethylammonium chloride and rhodanide in an aqueous two-phase system based on polypropylene glycol 425 and sodium chloride. Based on the results obtained, it was concluded that these extractants are effective for the extraction of metals from aqueous solutions, and aqueous two-phase systems represent a “green” alternative to traditional extraction systems.

Passive droplet generation in aqueous two-phase systems with a variable-width microchannel

Soft Matter ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (23) ◽  
pp. 4647-4655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daeho Choi ◽  
Eunjeong Lee ◽  
Sung-Jin Kim ◽  
Minsub Han
Keyword(s):  
Droplet Generation ◽  
Phase System ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Aqueous Two Phase System ◽  
Aqueous Two Phase Systems ◽  
Phase Systems

Passive droplet generation for an aqueous two-phase system (ATPS) was performed with a fracture-based variable microchannel.

scholarly journals Optimized Isolation of Extracellular Vesicles From Various Organic Sources Using Aqueous Two-Phase System

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oğuz Kaan Kırbaş ◽  
Batuhan Turhan Bozkurt ◽  
Ayla Burçin Asutay ◽  
Beyza Mat ◽  
Bihter Ozdemir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Extracellular Vesicles ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Drug Carriers ◽  
Phase System ◽  
Phenol Red ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Acid Acid ◽  
Aqueous Two Phase Systems ◽  
Specialized Equipment ◽  
Phase Systems

AbstractFrom biomarkers to drug carriers, Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) are being used successfully in numerous applications. However, while the subject has been steadily rising in popularity, current methods of isolating EVs are lagging behind, incapable of isolating EVs at a high enough quantity or quality while also requiring expensive, specialized equipment. The “isolation problem” is one of the major obstacles in the field of EV research - and even more so for their potential, widespread use for clinical diagnosis and therapeutic applications. Aqueous Two-Phase Systems (ATPS) has been reported previously as a promising method for isolating EVs quickly and efficiently, and with little contaminants - however, this method has not seen widespread use. In this study, an ATPS-based isolation protocol is used to isolate small EVs from plant, cell culture, and parasite culture sources. Isolated EVs were characterized in surface markers, size, and morphological manner. Additionally, the capacity of ATPS-based EV isolation in removing different contaminants was shown by measuring protein, fatty acid, acid, and phenol red levels of the final isolate. In conclusion, we have shown that EVs originating from different biological sources can be isolated successfully in a cost-effective and user-friendly manner with the use of aqueous two-phase systems.

scholarly journals Preparation, Characterization, and Optimization of an In Vitro C30 Carotenoid Pathway

2005 ◽  
Vol 71 (11) ◽  
pp. 6578-6583 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bosung Ku ◽  
Jae-Cheol Jeong ◽  
Benjamin N. Mijts ◽  
Claudia Schmidt-Dannert ◽  
Jonathan S. Dordick
Keyword(s):  
Phase System ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Gene Encoding ◽  
In Situ Extraction ◽  
Steady State Kinetics ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Carotenoid Synthesis

ABSTRACT The ispA gene encoding farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP) synthase from Escherichia coli and the crtM gene encoding 4,4′-diapophytoene (DAP) synthase from Staphylococcus aureus were overexpressed and purified for use in vitro. Steady-state kinetics for FPP synthase and DAP synthase, individually and in sequence, were determined under optimized reaction conditions. For the two-step reaction, the DAP product was unstable in aqueous buffer; however, in situ extraction using an aqueous-organic two-phase system resulted in a 100% conversion of isopentenyl pyrophosphate and dimethylallyl pyrophosphate into DAP. This aqueous-organic two-phase system is the first demonstration of an in vitro carotenoid synthesis pathway performed with in situ extraction, which enables quantitative conversions. This approach, if extended to a wide range of isoprenoid-based pathways, could lead to the synthesis of novel carotenoids and their derivatives.

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