蛋白质-POEGMA结合体的合成与表征

首先利用5'-磷酸吡哆醛酯(PLP)对牛血清白蛋白(BSA)的氮端进行定位活化,之后与2-溴-2甲基丙酸-2-氨氧基乙酯(ABM)反应形成大分子引发剂(BSA-Br).最后以寡聚乙二醇甲基丙烯酸酯(OEGMA)为单体,通过原子转移自由基聚合法(ATRP)制备带有2条POEGMA高分子链的蛋白质高分子结合体(BSAPOEGMA).利用红外(FTIR)、核磁共振谱(1H-NMR)、紫外分光光度计(UV-Vis)、基质辅助激光解析串联飞行时间质谱仪(MALDI-TOF-MS)等分析技术对所合成化合物进行表征.实验结果表明各步骤的化合物及最终的蛋白质高分子结合体都具有预期结构.     

A combined tryptic peptide and winged peptide internal standard approach for the determination of α‐lactalbumin in dairy products by ultra high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry

A robust ultra high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry method at peptide level was established for measuring α‐lactalbumin in various dairy products. An isotope‐labeled winged peptide (VKKILDKVG*I NYW*L AHKALCSEKL) with extra amino acids of the sequence of signature peptide concatenated at each end as the internal standard was spiked in samples to participate in the whole tryptic digestion process. The peptide VG*I NYW*L AHK that resulted from the isotope‐labeled winged peptide was used as the final isotopically labeled internal standard of the α‐lactalbumin signature peptide (VGINYWLAHK) during the quantitative analysis. The contents of α‐lactalbumin in samples were calculated based on the equimolar relationship between the α‐lactalbumin protein and signature peptide. The optimized molar ratio of trypsin to protein (1:60) and enzymatic digestion time (5 h) could not only improve the digestion efficiency and reduce the cost, but also minimize the period of sample pretreatment. Considering the robustness of the current method using the isotopically labeled internal standard and acceptable measurement cost, its application may promote the development of nutrient investigation and quality control of α‐lactalbumin in dairy products. This protein analysis method might provide a new reference strategy for food analysis and quantitative protein analysis.     

Development of a Multimatrix UHPLC-MS/MS Method for the Determination of Paracetamol and Its Metabolites in Animal Tissues

Paracetamol/acetaminophen (APAP) is one of the most popular pharmacologically active substances used as an analgesic and antipyretic agent. The metabolism of this drug occurs in the liver and leads to the formation of two main metabolites—glucuronic acid and sulfate derivate. Despite the wide use of paracetamol in veterinary medicine, a handful of analytical methods were published for the determination of paracetamol residues in animal tissues. In this paper, a multimatrix method has been developed for the determination of paracetamol and two metabolites—paracetamol sulfate (PS) and p-Acetamidophenyl β-D-glucuronide (PG). A validation procedure was conducted to verify method reliability and fit purpose as a tool for analyzing acetaminophen and metabolites in muscle, liver, lung, and kidney samples from different species of animals. Established validation parameters were in agreement with acceptable criteria laid by the European legislation. The initial significant matrix effect was successfully reduced by implementing an internal standard—4-Acetamidophenyl β-D-glucuronide-d3 (PG-d3, IS). The usefulness of the developed method was verified by analyzing samples from an experiment in which paracetamol was administrated to geese.     

The Potential Role of Polyphenols in Modulating Mitochondrial Bioenergetics within the Skeletal Muscle: A Systematic Review of Preclinical Models

Polyphenols are naturally derived compounds that are increasingly being explored for their various health benefits. In fact, foods that are rich in polyphenols have become an attractive source of nutrition and a potential therapeutic strategy to alleviate the untoward effects of metabolic disorders. The last decade has seen a rapid increase in studies reporting on the bioactive properties of polyphenols against metabolic complications, especially in preclinical models. Various experimental models involving cell cultures exposed to lipid overload and rodents on high fat diet have been used to investigate the ameliorative effects of various polyphenols against metabolic anomalies. Here, we systematically searched and included literature reporting on the impact of polyphenols against metabolic function, particularly through the modulation of mitochondrial bioenergetics within the skeletal muscle. This is of interest since the skeletal muscle is rich in mitochondria and remains one of the main sites of energy homeostasis. Notably, increased substrate availability is consistent with impaired mitochondrial function and enhanced oxidative stress in preclinical models of metabolic disease. This explains the general interest in exploring the antioxidant properties of polyphenols and their ability to improve mitochondrial function. The current review aimed at understanding how these compounds modulate mitochondrial bioenergetics to improve metabolic function in preclinical models on metabolic disease.     

Separation of human,bovine, and porcine insulins,three very closely related proteins,by micellar electrokinetic chromatography

Human, bovine, and porcine insulins are small proteins with very closely related amino acid sequences, which makes their separation challenging. In this study, we took advantage of the high‐resolution power of CE, and more particularly of micellar electrokinetic chromatography, to separate those biomolecules. Among several surfactants, perfluorooctanoic acid ammonium salt was selected. Then, using a design of experiments approach, the optimal BGE composition was found to consist of 50 mM ammonium acetate pH 9.0, 65 mM perfluorooctanoic acid ammonium salt, and 4% MeOH. The three insulins could be separated within 12 min with a satisfactory resolution. This method could be useful to detect possible counterfeit pharmaceutical formulations. Indeed, it would be easy to determine if human insulin was replaced by bovine or porcine insulin.     

含磷三足体稀土铕(Ⅲ)配合物与牛血清白蛋白的作用机理

在p H=7.3的Tris-HCl缓冲溶液(模拟生理条件)中,采用荧光光谱、循环伏安曲线和紫外光谱研究了N-二(苯-二氨基甲酰基)甲基磷酸铕(Ⅲ)配合物[Eu(pic)3L]与牛血清白蛋白(BSA)的相互作用.实验结果表明:配合物与BSA可以形成1∶1结合型无荧光复合物Eu(pic)3L-BSA,Eu(pic)3L对BSA内源荧光的猝灭类型为静态猝灭.根据双对数回归方程计算出二者在不同温度下的结合常数K及结合位点数n,通过热力学参数得出配合物与BSA之间以氢键和范德华力为主.根据Foster的偶极-偶极无辐射能量转移机理可知配合物与BSA之间可能以偶极-偶极无辐射能量转移方式进行能量传递.分别考察了Fe3+和Cu2+对配合物与BSA结合作用的影响,推测Fe3+和Cu2+可能在配合物与BSA间起"离子架桥"作用,使Eu(pic)3L-BSA复合物的稳定性增强.循环伏安法研究结果表明配合物与BSA相互作用形成无电活性的Eu(pic)3L-BSA复合物,使得溶液中游离的配合物浓度降低.     

Selective Desorption of Intercalated Bovine Serum Albumin and Lysozyme by Organically Modified Montmorillonite

The organically modified montmorillonite (M‐Mt) was applied as an adsorbent for the purification of bovine serum albumin (BSA). In order to differentiate the selectivity and perform the purification of BSA, two kinds of proteins, BSA and lysozyme (LYZ) were mixed together and prepared at different pH, which could change the electrical charges on the surfaces of the proteins. BSA and LYZ can be adsorbed at the lower pH into the organically modified montmorillonite, which could be confirmed by powder X‐ray diffraction (XRD) in the d‐value increased after the adsorption of proteins. However, there is only BSA desorption was observed, approved by the method of Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)‐polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE), from this adsorbed protein mixture when the pH of the solution was adjusted and optimized. These results indicate that there is electrostatic interaction between a suitably modified montmorillonite and proteins BSA and LYZ to perform the selective desorption from BSA in the mixture of these proteins.     

刷状结构的阳离子性接枝微粒QPDMAEMA/SiO_2对牛血清白蛋白的吸附特性

以微米级硅胶微粒为基质,通过接枝聚合和大分子反应,制备了具有刷状结构的阳离子性接枝微粒,深入研究了其对牛血清白蛋白(BSA)的强吸附能力、吸附机理和吸附热力学.首先使含叔胺基团的单体甲基丙烯酸二甲基氨基乙酯(DMAEMA)在硅胶微粒表面发生接枝聚合,制得接枝微粒PDMAEMA/SiO2,然后以氯乙胺为试剂,使接枝大分子PDMAEMA链中的叔胺基团发生季铵化反应,获得了具有刷状结构的阳离子聚电解质的功能接枝微粒QPDMAEMA/SiO2.测定了微粒QPDMAEMA/SiO2的zeta电位,实施了对BSA的等温吸附实验,考察了介质pH值、离子强度及温度对吸附作用的影响,研究了吸附热力学.研究结果表明,功能接枝微粒QPDMAEMA/SiO2比接枝微粒PDMAEMA/SiO2具有更高的zeta电位,在静电相互作用驱动下,微粒QPDMAEMA/SiO2对BSA具有很强的吸附能力.吸附容量随介质pH值的增大呈现先增大后减小的变化趋势,当pH值等于BSA的等电点(pI=4.7)时,具有最高的吸附容量(高达112 mg?g-1).以等电点为界,离子强度对吸附容量会产生完全相反的影响作用:当介质pH值小于BSA的等电点时,电解质浓度增大,吸附容量增高;当介质pH值等于BSA的等电点时,吸附容量几乎不随电解质的浓度发生变化.吸附过程熵值减小而且放出热量,是一个焓驱动的吸附过程.     

Determination of bovine lactoferrin in dairy products by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry based on tryptic signature peptides employing an isotope-labeled winged peptide as internal standard

A new and sensitive determination method was developed for bovine lactoferrin in dairy products including infant formulas based on the signature peptide by ultra high-performance liquid chromatography and triple-quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry under the multiple reaction monitoring mode. The simple pretreatment procedures included the addition of a winged peptide containing the isotope-labeled signature peptide as internal standard, followed by an enzymatic digestion with trypsin. The signature peptide was chosen and identified from the tryptic hydrolyzates of bovine lactoferrin by ultra high-performance liquid chromatography and quadrupole-time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry based on sequence database search. Analytes were separated on an ACQUITY UPLC BEH 300 C18 column and monitored by MS/MS in seven minutes. Quantitative result bias due to matrix effect and tryptic efficiency was corrected through the use of synthetic isotope-labeled standards. The limit of detection and limit of quantification were 0.3 mg/100 g and 1.0 mg/100 g, respectively. Bovine lactoferrin within the concentration range of 10–1000 nmol L⁻¹ showed a strong linear relationship with a linear correlation coefficient (r) of >0.998. The intra- and inter-day precision of the method were RSD < 6.5% and RSD < 7.1%, respectively. Excellent repeatability (RSD < 6.4%) substantially supported the application of this method for the determination of bovine lactoferrin in dairy samples. The present method was successfully validated and applied to determination of bovine lactoferrin in dairy products including infant formulas.