血清蛋白与4,5-二溴荧光素相互作用及其分析应用的研究

在 0 .10mol/mL的醋酸溶液中 ,4,5 二溴荧光素能与血清蛋白形成稳定的复合物 ,最大吸收波长 482nm ,与试剂比较 ,红移了 12nm。据此建立了测定血清蛋白的方法 ,用于BSA和HSA的测定 ,分别在 2～ 14mg·L-1有线性关系 ,表观摩尔吸光系数分别为 3.12× 10 5L·mol-1·cm-1和 3.2 7× 10 5L·mol-1·cm-1。应用该法测定了人血清样品总蛋白含量 ,结果令人满意。     

蛋白质与邻二氮菲相互作用的单扫描极谱法研究

在pH 4.7的HAc-NaAc缓冲溶液中,邻二氮菲与蛋白质相互作用,使邻二氮菲在-0.99 V (vs.SCE)处的还原峰电流下降,电流降低值与所加的蛋白质(人血清白蛋白、牛血清白蛋白、溶菌酶)的量在一定范围内呈线性关系,线性范围分别为2.0～22,2.0～20,4.0～26 mg/L;检测限分别为1.0,1.0,2.0 mg/L。应用该方法测定了人血清中白蛋白的含量,其结果令人满意。     

猪血清白蛋白基因5′-端调控区的克隆与分析

根据已报道的hsa(人血清白蛋白基因)启动子的序列设计了一对引物,以猪的基因组DNA为模板,采用PCR扩增出一条256 bp的DNA链,用Primer Premier5.0和Promoter ScanⅡ软件进行分析。结果表明,此序列为psa基因5′-端上游调控区,该区域含有一般启动子的CAAT-box、TATA-box等基本的顺式作用元件。另外,还含有CTF/NF-1,CTF,APF,HNF-1, CP1等转录因子的结合位点。     

Preparation,characterization and in-vitro evaluation of sustained release protein-loaded nanoparticles based on biodegradable polymers

Controlled drug delivery technology of proteins/peptides from biodegradable nanoparticles has emerged as one of the eminent areas to overcome formulation associated problems of the macromolecules. The purpose of the present investigation was to develop protein-loaded nanoparticles using biodegradable polymer poly l-lactide-co-glycolidic acid (PLGA) with bovine serum albumin (BSA) as a model protein. Despite many studies available with PLGA-based protein-loaded nanoparticles, production know-how, process parameters, protein loading, duration of protein release, narrowing polydispersity of particles have not been investigated enough to scale up manufacturing of protein-loaded nanoparticles in formulations. Different process parameters such as protein/polymer ratio, homogenizing speed during emulsifications, particle surface morphology and surface charges, particle size analysis and in-vitro protein release were investigated. The in-vitro protein release study suggests that release profile of BSA from nanoparticles could be modulated by changing protein-polymer ratios and/or by varying homogenizing speed during multiple-emulsion preparation technique. The formulation prepared with protein-polymer ratio of 1:60 at 17,500 rpm gave maximum protein-loading, minimum polydispersion with maximally sustained protein release pattern, among the prepared formulations. Decreased (10,000 rpm) or enhanced (24,000 rpm) homogenizing speeds resulted in increased polydispersion with larger particles having no better protein-loading and -release profiles in the present study.     

Serum albumins—Unusual allergens

Background

Albumins are multifunctional proteins present in the blood serum of animals. They can bind and transport a wide variety of ligands which they accommodate due to their conformational flexibility. Serum albumins are highly conserved both in amino acid sequence and three-dimensional structure. Several mammalian and avian serum albumins (SAs) are also allergens. Sensitization to one of the SAs coupled with the high degree of conservation between SAs may result in cross-reactive antibodies in allergic individuals. Sensitivity to SA generally begins with exposure to an aeroallergen, which can then lead to cross-sensitization to serum albumins present in food.

Scope of review

This review focuses on the allergenicity of SAs presented in a structural context.

Major conclusions

SA allergenicity is unusual taking into account the high sequence identity and similarity between SA from different species and human serum albumin. Cross-reactivity of human antibodies towards different SAs is one of the most important characteristics of these allergens.

General significance

Establishing a relationship between sequence and structure of different SAs and their interactions with antibodies is crucial for understanding the mechanisms of cross-sensitization of atopic individuals. Structural information can also lead to better design and production of recombinant SAs to replace natural proteins in allergy testing and desensitization. Therefore, structural analyses are important for diagnostic and treatment purposes. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled Serum Albumin.     

Human serum albumin coordinates Cu(II) at its N-terminal binding site with 1 pM affinity

The conditional stability constant at pH 7.4 for Cu(II) binding at the N-terminal site (NTS) of human serum albumin (HSA) was determined directly by competitive UV–vis spectroscopy titrations using nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) as the competitor in 100 mM NaCl and 100 mM N-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N′-ethanesulfonic acid (Hepes). The log K _NTS^c value of 12.0 ± 0.1 was determined for HSA dissolved in 100 mM NaCl. A false log log K _NTS^c value of 11.4 ± 0.1 was obtained in the 100 mM Hepes buffer, owing to the formation of a ternary Cu(NTA)(Hepes) complex. The impact of the picomolar affinity of HSA for Cu(II) on the availability of these ions in neurodegenerative disorders is briefly discussed.     

牛血清白蛋白单克隆抗体杂交瘤细胞株的建立及鉴定

用牛血清白蛋白(BSA)免疫BALB/c小鼠,取其脾细胞与小鼠骨髓瘤细胞SP2/0进行融合,培养上清经过双抗体夹心法检测初步筛选分泌鼠IgG的杂交瘤细胞,将此种杂交瘤细胞注射小鼠产生的腹水用间接ELISA法筛选,获得4株能稳定分泌抗BSA单克隆抗体的杂交瘤细胞株,分别命名为2A5、3A3、3G6、4A8。鉴定结果显示,2A5细胞分泌IgG2a/κ,其余3株细胞分泌IgG1/κ;纯化后4株腹水单抗的纯度达90%以上,对BSA的ELISA滴度均可达到1∶100000以上;4株单抗均不与人以及马、猪、羊、兔、豚鼠等血清发生交叉反应;W estern B lotting试验证明4株单抗均识别分子量为68000的BSA;用间接ELISA法测定4株单抗相对亲和力及相对敏感度大小依次为3A3>2A5>3G6>4A8;杂交瘤细胞株连续培养3个月以及冻存半年后复苏,细胞生长良好,杂交瘤细胞分泌的抗体效价稳定。     

转人血清白蛋白基因试管牛的研究

构建了含人血清蛋白（ｈＡＬＢ）的基因的ｃＤＮＡ全,序列,内含子１以及山羊酷蛋白基因启动子和５＇端上游调控序列在内的的乳腺载体ｐｃＤＮＡ３．１－ＧＡＬＢｍ,并通过显微将导入经过体外受精（ＩＶＦ）的奶牛受精卵中,体外培养到桑棋胚后期,取出少许细胞,应用巢式ＰＣＲ对其进行目的基因整合及性别的预鉴定,将１０枚整合胚移植于８头受体母牛,结果有３头妊娠,受孕率为３７．５％（３／８）,其中２头于妊娠中期流产,另     

牛血清白蛋白对超氧化物歧化酶的化学修饰

目的：通过化学修饰提高超氧化歧化酶（SOD）的稳定性,考察金属离子在不同浓度下对SOD活性的影响。方法：用戊二醛作为交联剂,用牛血清白蛋白（BSA）将牛红细胞超氧化物歧化酶进行化学修饰,得到SOD的修饰酶。对比研究三种SOD：修饰酶,混合酶及天然酶的理化性质。结果：修饰酶等电点降低,对温度、pH的稳定性较天然酶有很大提高,对胰蛋白酶和胃蛋白酶也表现出很强的耐水解性。二价离子Mg^2 、Mn^2 对天种SOD活力均有不同程度的抵制作用,Ca^2 、Zn^2 、Cu^2 对修饰酶活力有激活作用,一价离子K^ 对三种OSD活力均无明显影响.结论:修饰酶较天然酶的稳定性有很大的提高,加入Ca^2 、Zn^2 、Cu^2 可提高修饰酶的活力。     

金属螯合亲和层析分离蛋白质的研究

金属螯合亲和层析是近20年发展起来的一项新型分离技术。它以配基简单、吸附量大、分离条件温和、通用性强等特点,逐渐成为分离纯化蛋白质等生物工程产品最有效的技术之一。本文从单组分蛋白质入手,考查了pH值、铵离子浓度、不同铵盐等对蛋白质洗脱的影响,并进行了分析。还对不同的金属螯合柱和不同性质蛋白质的洗脱性能进行了研究,比较了不同金属离子与蛋白质亲和力的区别,为实际体系的分离研究打下了基础。     

Fibrillation of human serum albumin shows nonspecific coordination on stoichiometric increment of Copper(II)

Protein aggregation is related to a series of pathological disorders the main cause of which are the fibrillar species generated during the process. Human serum albumin (HSA) undergoes rapid fibrillation in the presence of Cu(II) at pH 7.4 in 60% ethanol after 6-h incubation (～65?°C) followed by room temperature incubation. Here, we have investigated the effect of a stoichiometric variation of Cu(II) on the self-assembly of HSA using Congo red and thioflavin T dye-binding studies, circular dichroism spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, fluorescence microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The simulation of EPR spectra suggests that with the increment in Cu(II) ion concentration, there is a change in ligand field coordination. Kinetic parameters indicate reduced cooperativity that may be related to the nonspecific coordination on increment of Cu(II) concentration. Cu(II) is also able to direct the accumulation of a large number of fibers along with a formation of dense fibrillar network which is evident from microscopic images.     

Thermal aggregation and ion-induced cold-gelation of bovine serum albumin

Protein cold-gelation has recently received particular attention for its relevance in bio and food technology. In this work, we report a study on bovine serum albumin cold-gelation induced by copper or zinc ions. Metal-induced cold-gelation of proteins requires two steps: during the first one, the heat treatment causes protein partial unfolding and aggregation; then, after cooling the solution to room temperature, gels are formed upon the addition of metal ions. The thermally induced behaviour has been mainly investigated through different techniques: Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, circular dichroism, dynamic light scattering (DLS) and rheology. Data have shown that the aggregation process is mainly due to protein conformational changes—α-helices into β-aggregates—forming small aggregated structures with a mean diameter of about 20 nm a few minutes after heating. After metal ion addition, the viscoelastic properties of the gels have been investigated by rheological measurements. The behaviour of the elastic and viscous moduli as a function of time is discussed in terms of ion concentration and type. Our results show that: (1) the elastic behaviour depends on ion concentration and (2) at a given ion concentration, gels obtained in the presence of zinc exhibit an elastic value larger than that observed in the Cu²⁺ case. Data suggest that cold-gelation is the result of different mechanisms: the ion-mediated protein–protein interaction and the bridging effect due to the presence of divalent ions in solution.     

Preparation,characterization and in vitro activity of a docetaxel–albumin conjugate

Docetaxel is one of the most effective anticancer drugs. However, the current formulation of docetaxel contains Tween 80 and ethanol as the solvent, which can cause severe side effects. Consequently, the development of new type of formulation of docetaxel with high efficiency and low side effects is a very important issue. In this study, we explored the covalent linking of docetaxel and albumin via one organic linker. 6-Maleimidocaproic acid was applied to link the C2′ hydroxyl group of docetaxel with the cysteine-34 of albumin to obtain 1:1 docetaxel–albumin conjugate. The synthesized conjugate can control the release of docetaxel in the bovine serum. Furthermore, in vitro cell cytotoxicity experiments indicated that the docetaxel–albumin conjugate have high activities for human prostate cancer cell line PC3 and human breast cancer cell line MCF-7. The present study provides a valuable strategy for further development of a new type of docetaxel–albumin prodrug.