Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaoyu Zhang, Xiancheng Zhang, Manli Zhong, Pu Zhao, Chuang Guo, You Li, He Xu, Tao Wang, Huiling Gao
Summary: A novel Cu(II)-binding peptide identified through phage display technology showed potential in reducing Cu-induced Aβ aggregation by regulating metal ion distribution and inhibiting Aβ production through suppressing BACE1 expression and improving cell oxidative damage. This peptide also demonstrated low toxicity in cell culture experiments, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach to prevent or treat AD.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yi Cheng, Jiaomei Qi, Ke Liu, Chenxuan Zhou, Wanyi Wang, Yuyang Zuo, Peng Zhang, Songping Liang, Ying Wang, Ping Chen, Cheng Tang, Zhonghua Liu
Summary: Protein tyrosine nitration is a significant post-translational modification involved in various physiological and pathological processes. Due to its low abundance, pre-separation and enrichment of tyrosine-nitrated peptides (TNPs) is necessary for mass spectrometry analysis. However, existing anti-nitrotyrosine antibody pull-down methods have limitations, calling for the development of novel affinity purification materials. This study identified NT-1 as a promising peptide for TNPs and demonstrated its high efficiency in capturing TNPs, with less sequence preference compared to commercial antibodies.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhongju Ye, Zhao-Jun Yan, Chenhong Zhang, Jun-Li Hou, Shijing Yue, Lehui Xiao
Summary: Anti-A beta therapy has been the main focus in clinical trials for AD prevention and treatment. This study introduced a new strategy using a charged tubular supramolecule to suppress A beta fibrillation, showing efficient inhibition of A beta(40) fibrillation by CTS-A at a very low inhibitor:peptide molar ratio (1:10) and a reduced cytotoxic effect of A beta peptides post-inhibition or disaggregation. The organized supramolecular structure enhances amyloid fibrillar modulation, offering a new approach for AD treatment using supramolecules.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
R. Fouad, Ibrahim A. Shaaban, Tarik E. Ali, Mohammed A. Assiri, S. S. Shenouda
Summary: Novel and stable coordinating compounds were successfully isolated and characterized through various techniques. Experimental data matched well with theoretical calculations, indicating the bidentate nature of MCMT as a ligand forming chelates with metal ions. Thermal analysis and optical property studies further confirmed the structure and properties of the complexes.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Tomasz Fraczyk
Summary: The study compared the effect of phosphorylation on copper(II) binding in peptides from human histatin-1 and human serum albumin, revealing that phosphorylation markedly weakened the binding of Cu(II). This suggests that phosphorylation may play a vital role in regulating metal ion binding.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ulrich Dischinger, Julia Hasinger, Malina Koenigsrainer, Carolin Corteville, Christoph Otto, Martin Fassnacht, Mohamed Hankir, Florian Johannes David Seyfried
Summary: The combination therapy of PYY3-36 and liraglutide shows similar weight loss effects to RYGB in obese rats, and outperforms the monotherapy of PYY3-36 and liraglutide. Additionally, this combination therapy reduces overall food intake and high-fat preference in the experimental setting.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Xiancheng Zhang, Xiaoyu Zhang, Huiling Gao, Guangyan Qing
Summary: This article introduces the application of phage display technology in Alzheimer's disease research. Phage display is a powerful platform that allows selection and identification of drug candidates with high affinities and specificities. The article summarizes the basic principles and applications of phage display, as well as its potential roles in Alzheimer's disease therapy, targeted drug delivery, and early detection.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gulnur Keser Karaoglan
Summary: In this study, a new series of Schiff base metal complexes were synthesized and characterized. The thermal stability and photophysical properties of these complexes were investigated. The results showed that the metal ions affected the thermal strength and fluorescence quenching constant of the complexes, with the Cu(II) complex exhibiting the highest thermal strength. Due to their high fluorescence quenching constants, these complexes could be potential active ingredients in anticancer drug transport systems.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Thomas G. M. Schmidt, Andreas Eichinger, Markus Schneider, Lidia Bonet, Uwe Carl, Dennis Karthaus, Ina Theobald, Arne Skerra
Summary: The study involved iterative random mutagenesis on the protruding loops of Strep-tag II to enhance its binding to streptavidin, resulting in the mutant m1-9 (Strep-Tactin XT) with increased affinity for Strep-tag II and Twin-Strep-tag. X-ray crystallography revealed a bivalent binding mode for Strep-Tactin XT and Twin-Strep-tag, explaining the observed avidity effect and providing insights into the structural plasticity of streptavidin.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shivaji S. Kadam, Rhushikesh P. Gotarne, Meenakshi N. Shinde, Vishwanath S. Mane, Ayesha A. Khan, Anupa A. Kumbhar
Summary: An asymmetric derivative and its metal complexes were synthesized and characterized. The metal to ligand stoichiometry was determined to be 1:1. The cyclic voltammograms of the metal complexes showed ligand-based redox processes. The binding constants with DNA and cell experiments indicated DNA binding and apoptotic cell death.
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Aleksandra Marciniak, Lorenzo Pacini, Anna Maria Papini, Justyna Brasun
Summary: There is a growing interest in bicyclic peptides among scientists due to their advantageous properties. In this study, a new bicyclic peptide (BCL) was synthesized and its coordination abilities with copper(ii) ions were analyzed. The results showed the formation of both mono- and dinuclear complexes.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ji Hong Kim, Byumseok Koh, Dae-Gyun Ahn, Sei-Jung Lee, Tae Jung Park, Jong Pil Park
Summary: This study successfully identified affinity peptides for the AXL receptor involved in Zika virus entry using phage display technology, which have the potential to be used in the development of Zika virus entry inhibitors.
BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xiaoxi Ji, Xiaopeng Zhu, Shiyu Chen, Dongxue Song, Shuangyan Wu, Ying Zhang, Enjun Gao, Jin Xu, Mingchang Zhu
Summary: Experimental results from fluorescence spectroscopy, agarose gel electrophoresis, flow cytometry, and MTT assay show that complex 2 has high medicinal value and can potentially be developed into a new clinical anticancer drug.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Adriana Miller, Agnieszka Matera-Witkiewicz, Aleksandra Mikolajczyk, Joanna Watly, Dean Wilcox, Danuta Witkowska, Magdalena Rowinska-Zyrek
Summary: The study found that surfactant-associated anionic peptides have affinity for Zn(II) and Cu(II) ions and can bind in a net entropically-driven process. However, these metal ions do not enhance the membrane disrupting ability of these peptides or influence their antimicrobial activity against human pathogens.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marielle Drommi, Clement Rulmont, Charlene Esmieu, Christelle Hureau
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of three new hybrid ligands designed to capture copper from amyloid-beta peptides and prevent the formation of reactive oxygen species. The research investigated the copper complexes formed with the ligands and their ability to remove copper from A beta, highlighting the importance of the reduced state of copper (Cu(I) in preventing and inhibiting reactive oxygen species.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Katarzyna Kluska, Giulia Veronesi, Aurelien Deniaud, Balint Hajdu, Bela Gyurcsik, Wojciech Bal, Artur Krezel
Summary: It has been demonstrated that Ag-I can replace Zn-II in zinc fingers, leading to the loss of biological function. X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) study reveals the structural features of AgnSn clusters formed in zinc fingers. The study shows that Ag-I predominantly coordinates with two sulfur donors with an average Ag-S distance of 2.41 angstrom. A mixed AgS2/AgS3 geometry is found in CCCH Ag-I-ZF. Furthermore, cooperative replacement of Zn-II ions with Ag2S2 clusters is observed in a three-zinc finger transcription factor protein 1MEY#, causing dissociation from its cognate DNA complex.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Elena Atrian-Blasco, Lucie de Cremoux, Xudong Lin, Rufus Mitchell-Heggs, Laurent Sabater, Sebastien Blanchard, Christelle Hureau
Summary: Two Keggin polyoxometalates were tested as copper ligands to counteract the effects of Cu-II(Amyloid-beta) interaction. They demonstrated the ability to remove Cu-II from Cu-II(Amyloid-beta), inhibit Cu-II(Amyloid-beta)-induced reactive oxygen species formation, and restore the apo-like self-assembly of Cu-II(Amyloid-beta).
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Micaela Richezzi, Joaquin Ferreyra, Juan Puzzolo, Lisandro Milesi, Claudia M. Palopoli, Diego M. Moreno, Christelle Hureau, Sandra R. Signorella
Summary: The reactivity of Cu(II) complex toward O-2(center dot-) and H2O2 was investigated. The complex showed fast reaction rates with O-2(center dot-) and H2O2, forming stable Cu(II)-hydroperoxide. The Cu(II)-hydroperoxide was found to mediate the oxidation of phenols.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
[Anonymous]
Summary: This article introduces the versatility of a copper complex and its reactions with hydrogen peroxide and superoxide, as well as the catalytic oxidation activity towards phenol.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vasilii Graur, Yurii Chumakov, Olga Garbuz, Christelle Hureau, Victor Tsapkov, Aurelian Gulea
Summary: A series of metal complexes were synthesized and characterized in this study. The synthesized compounds showed different inhibitory effects and selectivity on the proliferation of cancer cells and normal cells, with zinc and copper complexes exhibiting high antibacterial activity. Additionally, the study found that the biological activity of the compounds could be predicted using theoretical calculations.
BIOINORGANIC CHEMISTRY AND APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chiara Borsari, Erhan Keles, Jacob A. McPhail, Alexander Schaefer, Rohitha Sriramaratnam, Wojciech Goch, Thorsten Schaefer, Martina De Pascale, Wojciech Bal, Matthias Gstaiger, John E. Burke, Matthias P. Wymann
Summary: This study demonstrates a design strategy for covalent protein kinase inhibitors targeting PI3Kα by introducing reactive warheads. Compounds with high inhibitory activity and long-lasting efficacy have been identified.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ewa Izabela Podobas, Danuta Gutowska-Owsiak, Sebastien Moretti, Jaroslaw Poznanski, Mariusz Kulinczak, Marcin Grynberg, Aleksandra Gruca, Arkadiusz Bonna, Dawid Plonka, Graham Ogg, Wojciech Bal
Summary: This study analyzed the distribution of cleavable motifs in the human proteome and examined the vulnerability of the filaggrin (FLG) protein to nickel hydrolysis. The results showed that the FLG protein, along with other barrier proteins, can be hydrolyzed by nickel, which may contribute to clinical diseases associated with nickel exposure. Nickel hydrolysis may also dysregulate important immune responses.
FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Omar El Hamoui, Tarek Sayde, Isabelle Svahn, Antoine Gudin, Etienne Gontier, Philippe Le Coustumer, Julien Verget, Philippe Barthelemy, Karen Gaudin, Serge Battu, Gaetane Lespes, Bruno Alies
Summary: This study demonstrates the feasibility of using nucleoside-derived low-molecular-weight gelators (LMWGs) as a scaffold for 3D cell culture. The cell viability, proliferation, and spatial organization of glioblastoma cells cultured on the LMWG scaffold were successfully achieved, indicating the potential applications of this method. One of the hydrogel systems tested showed excellent support for cell proliferation and spheroidal organization throughout the culture time. These LMWG-based systems offer advantages such as minimal material consumption, optimal viscoelasticity for cell culture, and thermoreversibility. The ability to grow spheroids from patient cells using this scaffold holds promise for personalized therapies by reducing lattice variability.
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Eric Largy, Bruno Alies, Guillaume Condesse, Alexandra Gaubert, Thomas Livingston, Karen Gaudin
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nina E. Wezynfeld, Arkadiusz M. Bonna, Dawid Plonka, Wojciech Bal, Tomasz Fraczyk
Summary: Nickel is toxic to humans and can cause carcinogenesis and allergies. The mechanism by which these conditions develop may involve the cleavage of specific proteins by nickel ions, particularly in the enzymes of the melatonin biosynthesis pathway.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dawid Plonka, Marta D. Wisniewska, Manuel D. Peris-Diaz, Artur Krezel, Arkadiusz M. Bonna, Wojciech Bal
Summary: Hepcidin is an iron-regulatory hormone that can bind metal ions, particularly Zn(II) and Cd(II). This study shows that hepcidin can compete with metallothionein for Cd(II) ions in cells, suggesting its involvement in zinc physiology and cadmium toxicity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Micaela Richezzi, Sharon Signorella, Claudia Palopoli, Nora Pellegri, Christelle Hureau, Sandra R. Signorella
Summary: The flexibility of the ligand plays a crucial role in tuning the reactivity of Mn SOD mimics, and immobilization techniques can enhance the stability and activity of the catalyst.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Enrico Falcone, Christelle Hureau
Summary: This study reports on a concept that explains the formation of reactive oxygen species by copper ions bound to the amyloid-β peptide involved in Alzheimer's disease. The concept is based on a refined and extended in-between state mechanism that was first described a decade ago for pure electron transfer.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Aleksandra Tobolska, Klaudia Glowacz, Patrycja Ciosek-Skibinska, Wojciech Bal, Wojciech Wroblewski, Nina E. Wezynfeld
Summary: Copper(ii) complexes of peptides with a histidine residue at the second position (His2 peptides) exhibit unique electrochemical behavior with potential interactions with other biomolecules. By designing a library of His2 peptides based on the A β(5-9) sequence, the study found that modifications in the A β(5-9) sequence can significantly affect Cu(II) oxidation signals. The research suggests that voltammetric measurement could be a promising tool for peptide sequence recognition.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jenifer S. Calvo, Rhiza Lyne E. Villones, Nicholas J. York, Ewelina Stefaniak, Grace E. Hamilton, Allison L. Stelling, Wojciech Bal, Brad S. Pierce, Gabriele Meloni
Summary: MT-3 protein reduces Cu(II) to Cu(I) and forms a multi-nuclear Cu(I)(4)-Cys(5-6) cluster, generating long-lived and oxygen-stable disulfide radical anion intermediates.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)