Grafting of cyclodextrins onto filter paper

Grafting of cyclodextrins and cyclodextrins derivatives on cellulosic surface, such as paper or filter paper, provides hosting cavities that can include a large variety of chemicals for specific cellulose finishing. In this study grafting of monocholorotriazinyl-β-cyclodextrin (MCT-β-CD) and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) to filter paper has been performed. β-cyclodextrin has been bonded to filter paper using 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether as the crosslinking agent. The untreated and treated filter papers were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), demonstrating the covalent binding of cyclodextrins to filter paper. The quantification of β-CD and MCT-β-CD grafted to filter paper was determined by the dye extinction method with the inclusion of phenolphthalein. The final β-CD content amounted to 15.9 μmol per gram of support (1.8% by weight), and 72.8 μmol per gram of support (11.3% by weight) for MCT-β-CD.     

Immobilization of oligonucleotides onto silica nanoparticles for DNA hybridization studies

This paper describes the development of oligonucleotide-functionalized nanoparticles. We used disulfide-coupling chemistry for the immobilization of oligonucleotides onto silica nanoparticles and subsequently demonstrated the properties of the resulting DNA nanoparticles. Factors influencing the immobilization and hybridization processes were examined and optimized. The oligonucleotide-modified silica nanoparticles provide an efficient substrate for hybridization and can be used in the development of DNA biosensors and biochips.     

Immobilization of amyloglucosidase onto granular chicken bone

Amyloglucosidase was immobilized onto granular chicken bone (BIOBONE?) by noncovalent interactions. The amount of activity bound relative to an equal amount of free enzyme was 13.6 ?0.4%. The estimated specific activity for amyloglucosidase decreased from 75.3?0.8 to 43.5 ?9.6 U/mg protein upon immobilization. TheKm value of the bone-immobilized enzyme using glycogen as substrate increased from 3.04?0.38 mg/mL (free) to 9.04? 1.51 mg/mL (immobilized), butKm showed no change upon immobilization when starches were used as substrates. A decrease in V_max values occurred upon enzyme immobilization for all substrates, but this largely reflected the percentage of enzyme initially bound to the bone. Immobilization also improved enzyme stability in the presence of various additives (e.g., detergent, KC1, and ethanol) or under low or high pH reaction conditions. Bound amyloglucosidase maintained high activity (>90%) following five cycles of continuous use at moderate (23 ?C) and high (55?C) temperatures. Data derived from Lineweaver-Burk and Arrhenius plots indicated that substrate and product diffusion limitation were minimal.     

Immobilization of hexokinase onto chitosan decorated particles

Chitosan (CH) decorated polystyrene (PS) particles were synthesized within complexes of CH, a polycation under acid conditions, and tiny amounts of sodium dodecylsulfate (SDS). Particle characterization was performed by means of dynamic light scattering, zeta potential measurements, and transmission electron microscopy. All dispersions were stable in the ionic strength of 2.0 mol L-1 NaCl during 2 months. The outstanding colloidal stability was attributed to the presence of a hydrated CH layer around the particles. CH decorated PS particles were attached to atomic force microscopy cantilevers and probed against Si wafers in water and in NaCl 0.01 mol/L. The mean thickness of CH layer amounted to 35 +/- 11 and 16 +/- 6 nm, when the medium was water and NaCl 0.01 mol/L, respectively. Adsorption isotherm of hexokinase (HK) onto PS/CH particles studied by means of spectrophotometry showed three regions: an initial step; adsorption plateau and multilayer formation. Enzymatic activity of free HK and immobilized HK was monitored by means of spectrophotometry as a function of storing time and reuse. After 3 days, storing HK free in solution dramatically lost its catalytic properties. On the contrary, HK-covered PS/CH particles retained enzymatic activity over 1 month. Moreover, HK-covered PS/CH particles could be reused in the determination of glucose two times consecutively, without losing activity. These interesting findings were discussed in light of the role of water in enzyme conformation.     

Assembly of bionanostructures onto beta-cyclodextrin molecular printboards for antibody recognition and lymphocyte cell counting

The assembly of complex bionanostructures onto beta-cyclodextrin (betaCD) monolayers has been investigated with the aims of antibody recognition and cell adhesion. The formation of these assemblies relies on host-guest, protein-ligand, and protein-protein interactions. The buildup of a structure consisting of a divalent bis(adamantyl)-biotin linker, streptavidin (SAv), biotinylated protein A (bt-PA), and an Fc fragment of a human immunoglobin G (IgG-Fc) was studied with surface plasmon resonance (SPR) spectroscopy. Patterns of this bionanostructure were obtained via microcontact printing of the divalent linker at the molecular printboard, followed by the subsequent attachment of the proteins. Fluorescence microscopy showed that the buildup of these bionanostructures on the betaCD monolayers is highly specific. On the basis of these results, bionanostructures were made in which whole antibodies (ABs) were used instead of the IgG-Fc. These ABs were bound to the SAv layer via biotinylated protein G (bt-PG) or via a biotinylated AB. These constructions yielded specifically bound ABs with a less than maximal density, as shown by SPR spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Finally, the immobilization of ABs to the molecular printboard was used to create platforms for lymphocyte cell count purposes. Monoclonal ABs (MABs) were attached to the SAv layer using bt-PG, an engineered biotin functionality, or through nonspecific adsorption. The binding specificity of the immobilized cells was the highest on the buildup made from bt-PG, which is attributed to an optimized orientation of the antibodies. An approximately linear relationship between the numbers of seeded cells and counted cells was demonstrated, rendering the platform potentially suitable for lymphocyte cell counting.     

Graft copolymerization onto cellulose-based filter paper and its further development as silver nanoparticles loaded antibacterial food-packaging material

The present work describes ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN) initiated graft copolymerization of acrylamide onto cellulose-based filter paper followed by entrapment of silver nanoparticles. The copolymerization was carried out in aqueous solution, containing 2 M acrylamide monomer and 16 mM N,N’-methylene bisacrylamide (MB) crosslinker. The optimum initiation time and grafting reaction temperature were found to be 15 min and 30 °C, respectively. The silver nanoparticles were loaded into grafted filter paper by equilibration in silver nitrate solution followed by citrate reduction. The formation of silver nanoparticles has been confirmed by TEM and SAED analysis. The novel nano silver loaded filter paper has been investigated for its antimicrobial properties against E.coli. This newly developed material shows strong antibacterial property and thus offers its candidature for possible use as antibacterial food-packaging material.     

固定化人工膜动态固载胰蛋白酶的条件优化

以固定化人工膜为载体研究胰蛋白酶的动态固定化,考察缓冲液种类(硼酸盐、磷酸盐和Tris-HCl)、浓度、pH对胰蛋白酶固载率和酶活性的影响.结果显示,pH=8.0的10mmol/L Tris-HCl缓冲液是胰蛋白酶的优化固载条件.在此条件下,初步研究了动态固定化胰蛋白酶酶解器,发现其具有较高酶活性,且胰蛋白酶抑制剂能对其活性进行特异性抑制.     

Immobilization of glucose isomerase onto granular chicken bone

Glucose isomerase was immobilized onto granular chicken bone (BIOBONE?) by adsorption. The amount of activity bound relative to an equal amount of free enzyme was 32?1%, with the estimated specific activity decreasing from ll.l?0.7 to 3.9?0.5 U/mg protein with immobilization. Compared with the free enzyme, immobilized glucose isomerase showed a threefold increase in theKm for fructose and a fivefold decrease in V_max. High operating temperatures were possible (>55?C), but continuous use and long-term storage studies showed gradual losses of activity. Both the binding and the activity of the bone-immobilized enzyme were highly resistant to treatments with detergent, ethanol, and KC1. Studies to determine mass transfer limitation effects on immobilized glucose isomerase showed that these were insignificant for this system.     

壳聚糖-g-丙烯腈固定化木瓜蛋白酶的研究

接枝共聚物;啤酒;壳聚糖-g-丙烯腈固定化木瓜蛋白酶的研究     

Immobilization of amine-modified oligonucleotides on aldehyde-terminated alkanethiol monolayers on gold

Chemistry is described for the fabrication of DNA arrays on gold surfaces. Alkanethiols modified with terminal aldehyde groups are used to prepare a self-assembled monolayer (SAM). The aldehyde groups of the monolayer may be reacted with amine-modified oligonucleotides or other amine-bearing biomolecules to form a Schiff base, which may then be reduced to a stable secondary amine by treatment with sodium cyanoborohydride. The surface modifications and reactions are characterized by polarization modulation Fourier transform infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy (PM-FTIRRAS), and the accessibility, binding specificity, and stability of the DNA-modified surfaces are demonstrated in hybridization experiments.     

Immobilization of Heparin and Highly-Sulphated Hyaluronic Acid onto Plasma-Treated Polyethylene

Heparin and highly-sulphated hyaluronic acid have been successfully immobilized onto plasma-processed polyethylene via a diamine polyethyleneglycol (PEG) spacer molecule. Two different plasma-processes have been utilized, i.e. a treatment and a deposition process, for providing polyethylene surface with the COOH groups necessary for the immobilization reactions. XPS integrated with derivatization procedures, ATR-FTIR and Water Contact Angle measurements have been carried out for characterizing each modification step: 1) the plasma-process, 2) the immobilization of the spacer molecule and 3) the immobilization of the biomolecules. The thrombin time of the modified surfaces has been measured, and their platelet activation characteristics evaluated. The results indicate a certain nonthrombogenic character of the biomolecule-immobilized polyethylene samples.     

Immobilization of urease onto membranes of modified acrylonitrile copolymer

Urease was immobilized onto membranes prepared from acrylonitrile (AN) copolymer (powder) modified preliminarily with 2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate (DMAEM) and diacrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid (AMPSA). The results obtained were compared with those from commercial acrylonitrile copolymer membranes surface modified with DMAEM and AMPSA under the same conditions. The preliminary treatment was found to give higher amount of active groups and higher modification degree compared to surface modified acrylonitrile copolymer membranes. The modified membranes were used as carriers for immobilization of urease. The basic characteristics of the immobilized urease (amount of bound protein and relative activity) were studied. Temperature and pH optima and thermal stability of the immobilized urease were also studied. The membranes prepared from AN copolymer (powder) modified with AMPSA and DMAEM were used to manufacture diagnostic test-strips for analysis of urea in blood.     

Immobilization of hexa-arginine tagged esterase onto carboxylated gold nanoparticles

Hexa-arginine tagged esterase was efficiently immobilized onto carboxylated gold nanoparticles (AuNP-COOH) and its enzyme activity was investigated by monitoring the absorption spectrum of an enzyme substrate, p-nitrophenol butyrate.     

单链脱氧核糖核酸在石墨电极表面固定化的研究

用５％（Ｖ／Ｖ）３－氨基丙基三乙氧基硅烷（ＰｒＮＨ２硅烷Ⅱ）在石墨电极表面硅烷化以导入氨基（－ＮＨ２）,然后用乙基－（３－二甲基丙基）碳二亚胺盐要卤）ＥＤＣ）关活化剂,将单链ＤＮＡ（共价固定在石墨电极表面。采用显微分光光度法、红外光谱法和电化学方法对电极表面的ｓｓＤＮＡ层进行了表征,并用紫外－可见光谱法对电极表面固定化ｓｓＤＮＡ的杂交特性进行了研究。结果表明,ｓｓＤＮＡ可以比较均匀地固定在石墨电极     

Immobilization of bacteria in microgel grafted onto macroporous polyethylene

The development of “Green Chemistry” requires new materials to replace the conventional organic chemistry by biological catalysts, to produce fine chemicals in an environmentally friendly manner. Microbial whole cells can be directly used as biocatalysts, providing a simple and cheap methodology since enzyme isolation and purification are avoided.High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a very stable polymer though it can be activated by gamma radiation to induce grafting. Glycidyl methacrylate was grafted onto macroporous HDPE and PP in the range of 1–6%, proportional to the initial monomer concentration. Grafted polymers were further chemically modified with ethylenediamine to generate a cationic hydrogel of micron-size thickness onto the internal polymer surfaces. Modified polymers were able to immobilize Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria that can catalyze a chemical reaction as efficient as free cells do.     

Toward an alternative for specific recognition of sulfated sugars. Preparation of highly specific molecular imprinted polymers

Sulfated sugars are a class of complex naturally occurring compounds some of which play central biological roles in mammals. Among them, heparan sulfates are multifunctional cell regulators, whose biological activities are related to their sulfation pattern. Determination of fine structures of these sulfated sugars is a prerequisite for understanding their biological roles. We investigated the applicability of molecular imprinting technology for recognition of the biologically relevant 6-O-sulfate substitution on sugars by using glucose-6-O-sulfate as model. Our results show that molecular imprinted polymers can specifically recognize sulfated sugars by the introduction of primary amines at the polymer side. Imprinted polymers showed excellent selectivity with regard to the sulfate position, the sugar configuration, and the presence of N-acetyl groups. These factors are essential for specific recognition of heparan sulfates' sequences. Molecular imprinting technology promise a significant contribution to the selection of sulfated sugar fragments of biological relevance.     

Direct immobilization of cholesteryl-TEG-modified oligonucleotides onto hydrophobic SU-8 surfaces

We introduce a rapid, simple one-step procedure for the high-yield immobilization of cholesteryl-tetraethyleneglycol-modified oligonucleotides (chol-DNA) at hydrophobic sites made of SU-8 photoresist. Topographic structures of SU-8 were microfabricated on microscope glass coverslips sputtered with a Ti/Au layer. Upon application, chol-DNA adsorbed to the SU-8 structures from solution, leaving the surrounding gold surface free of chol-DNA. chol-DNA immobilization is complete within 15 min and yields a surface coverage in the range of 20-95 pmol/cm(2), which corresponds to a film density of 10(12)-10(13) molecules/cm(2). chol-DNA immobilization is stable and can be sustained despite rinsing, drying, dry storage for several hours, and rehydration of chips. Furthermore, complementary DNA in solution hybridizes efficiently to immobilized chol-DNA.     

Adsorption and specific recognition of DNA by using imprinted polymer layers grafted onto ionic liquid functionalized magnetic microspheres

Microchimica Acta - A molecularly imprinted polymer based on silica modified Fe3O4 microsphere and ionic liquid was prepared for the adsorption and specific recognition of DNA. Water-compatible...     

Induced-fit recognition of DNA by small circular oligonucleotides

We have investigated the molecular interaction between cyclic and linear oligonucleotides. We have found that short cyclic oligonucleotides can induce hairpinlike structures in linear DNA fragments. By using NMR and CD spectroscopy we have studied the interaction of the cyclic oligonucleotide d with d, as well as with its two linear analogs d(GTCCCTCA) and d(CTCAGTCC). Here we report the NMR structural study of these complexes. Recognition between these oligonucleotides occurs through formation of four intermolecular Watson-Crick base pairs. The three-dimensional structure is stabilized by two tetrads, formed by facing the minor-groove side of the Watson-Crick base pairs. Overall, the structure is similar to those observed previously in other quadruplexes formed by minor-groove alignment of Watson-Crick base pairs. However, in this case the complexes are heterodimeric and are formed by two different tetrads (G:C:A:T and G:C:G:C). These complexes represent a new model of DNA recognition by small cyclic oligonucleotides, increasing the number of potential applications of these interesting molecules.