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Bioconjug Chem ; 35(2): 203-213, 2024 02 21.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38343092

RESUMO

The field of clinical surgery frequently encounters challenges related to atypical wound tissue healing, resulting in the development of persistent chronic wounds or aesthetically displeasing scar tissue. The use of wound dressings crafted from mussel adhesive proteins and hyaluronic acid has demonstrated the potential in mitigating these undesirable outcomes. However, the synergistic effects of these two biomaterials remain underexplored. In this study, we have engineered a versatile, degradable, and biocompatible dressing that comprises recombinant 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA)-modified mussel adhesive proteins and maleimide-functionalized hyaluronic acid. We have successfully fabricated this biocompatible dressing and conducted comprehensive experimental assessments to confirm its hemostatic, antibacterial, and biocompatible characteristics. Importantly, this dressing exclusively incorporates biologically derived materials characterized by low toxicity and minimal immunogenicity, thus holding immense promise for clinical applications in the field of wound healing.


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Hemostáticos , Hemostáticos/farmacologia , Hemostáticos/uso terapêutico , Cisteína , Ácido Hialurônico , Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Bandagens , Maleimidas
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Food Chem ; 440: 138279, 2024 May 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38159314

RESUMO

Sweet proteins offer a promising solution as sugar substitutes by providing a sugar-like sweetness without the negative health impacts linked to sugar or artificial sweeteners. However, the low thermal stability of sweet proteins has hindered their applications. In this study, we took a computational approach utilizing ΔΔG calculations in PyRosetta to enhance the thermostability of single-chain monellin (MNEI). By generating and characterizing 21 variants with single mutation, we identified 11 variants with higher melting temperature (Tm) than that of MNEI. To further enhance the thermal stability, we conducted structural analysis and designed an additional set of 14 variants with multiple mutations. Among these variants, four exhibited a significant improvement in thermal stability, with an increase of at least 20 °C (Tm > 96 °C) compared to MNEI, while maintaining their sweetness. Remarkably, these variants remained soluble even after being heated in boiling water for one hour. Moreover, they displayed exceptional stability across alkaline, acidic and neutral environments. These findings highlight the tremendous potential of these variants for applications in the food and beverage industry. Additionally, this study provides valuable strategies for protein engineering to enhance the thermal stability of sweet proteins.


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Proteínas de Plantas , Engenharia de Proteínas , Proteínas de Plantas/metabolismo , Temperatura Alta , Edulcorantes/química , Açúcares
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