Journal
CHEMPLUSCHEM
Volume 87, Issue 2, Pages -Publisher
WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202100462
Keywords
atomic force microscopy; collagen octapeptide; dynamic light scattering; molecular dynamics; self-assembly
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- UEFISCDI [PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-2484]
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In this study, a new amidated peptide FRS based on human collagen sequence was synthesized and characterized. The self-assembly behaviors of FRS were investigated and optimal conditions were determined. AFM studies revealed the morphology of FRS and theoretical analysis showed its ability to form bundle-type association. This research has significant implications for further applications and design of FRS peptide.
Bioinspired peptides are attractive biomolecules which can improve our understanding of self-assembly processes for rational design of new peptide-based materials. Herein, a new amidated peptide FRSAPFIE (FRS), based on a sequence present in human collagen, was synthesized, characterized by mass spectrometry and subjected to self-assembling investigations. The optimal conditions for self-assembly were disclosed by dynamic light scattering at 32 degrees C and a peptide concentration of 0.51 %. In addition, AFM studies revealed ellipsoidal FRS shapes with an area between 0.8 and 3.1 mu m(2). The ability of self-assembly was also proved using FAD dye as extrinsic fluorescence reporter. According to the theoretical analysis, the FRS peptide tends to form a bundle-type association, with a type of fibrillary tangles particle. Altogether, our findings address new challenges regarding the FRS peptide which can be used in further self-assembly studies to design biocompatible drug-delivery platforms.
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