The contributions of tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) to the renatured efficiency of a-chymotrypsin were investigated and compared with each other. The maximum increments of bioactivity...The contributions of tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) to the renatured efficiency of a-chymotrypsin were investigated and compared with each other. The maximum increments of bioactivity recovery of a-Chy were found to be 25.1% for THFA, 10.4% for PEG, respectively. The experimental results indicated that the denaturant solution containing THFA contributed more to the renaturation of a-Chy in high performance hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HPHIC) than that containing PEG, when the concentration of THFA was 3.2%, the bioactivity recovery of a-Chy is the highest.展开更多
The thermal behaviors of five proteins in hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC) were investigated in the temperature range from 0 to 50℃. The thermodynamic parameters (△H°,△S°, △Cp°and △G...The thermal behaviors of five proteins in hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC) were investigated in the temperature range from 0 to 50℃. The thermodynamic parameters (△H°,△S°, △Cp°and △G°) of these proteins in the process of retention and unfolding were determined. The existence of enthalpy and entropy convergence with temperature was confirmed. The differences of the isoentropic and isoenthalpic temperatures for protein unfolding in HIC system from the traditional solution were elucidated.展开更多
The renaturation of the denatured α-chymotrypsin (α-Chy) with 1.7 mol · L-1 guanidine hydrochloride (GuHCI) by three kinds of stationary phase of high performance hydrophobic interaction chromatography (STHIC) ...The renaturation of the denatured α-chymotrypsin (α-Chy) with 1.7 mol · L-1 guanidine hydrochloride (GuHCI) by three kinds of stationary phase of high performance hydrophobic interaction chromatography (STHIC) with a comparable hydrophobicity but different ligand structures was investigated. The obtained result indicates that the ligand structures of the three STHIC contribute to the renaturation efficiency of α-Chy in the order of the end ligands PEG-600< phenyl group < tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA).展开更多
Interaction between proteins and stationary phase in hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC) is differentiated into two thermodynamic processes involving direct nonbonding/conformation interac- tion and surface h...Interaction between proteins and stationary phase in hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC) is differentiated into two thermodynamic processes involving direct nonbonding/conformation interac- tion and surface hydrophobic effect of proteins, hence quantitatively giving rise to a binary linear rela- tion between HIC retention time (RT) at concentrated salting liquid and ligand-protein binding free en- ergy. Then, possible binding manners for 27 proteins of known crystal structures with hydrophobic ligands are simulated and analyzed via ICM flexible molecular docking and genetic algorithm, with re- sults greatly consistent with experimental values. By investigation, it is confirmed local hydrophobic effects of proteins and nonbinding/conformation interaction between ligand and protein both notably influence HIC chromatogram retention behaviors, mainly focusing on exposed portions on the protein surface.展开更多
A unified retention equation of proteins was proved to be valid for a mixed-mode interaction mechanism in ion exchange chromatography (IEC) and hydrophobia interaction chro-matography (HIC). The reason to form a '...A unified retention equation of proteins was proved to be valid for a mixed-mode interaction mechanism in ion exchange chromatography (IEC) and hydrophobia interaction chro-matography (HIC). The reason to form a 'U' shape retention curve of proteins hi both HIC and IEC was explained and the concentration range of the strongest elution ability for the mobile phase was determined with this equation. The parameters in this equation could be used to characterize the difference for either HIC or IEC adsorbents and the changes in the molecular conformation of proteins. With the parameters in this equation, the contributions of salt and water in the mobile phase to the protein retention in HIC and IEC were discussed, respectively. In addition, the comparison between the unified equation and Melander' s three-parameter equation for mixed-mode interaction chromatography was also investigated and better results were obtained in former equation.展开更多
The renaturation and purification of recombinant human proinsulin (rh-proinsulin) expressed in E. coli with the unit of simultaneous renaturation and purification of protein (USRPP) in semi-preparative scale was studi...The renaturation and purification of recombinant human proinsulin (rh-proinsulin) expressed in E. coli with the unit of simultaneous renaturation and purification of protein (USRPP) in semi-preparative scale was studied. The result shows that rh-proinsulin extracted with 8.0 mol/L urea can be renatured and purified simultaneously in 45 minutes with the USRPP (1050 mm ID). The purity of rh-proinsulin was found to be more than 90% and the mass recovery to be more than 80%. The renaturation effect of rh-proinsulin with the USRPP was tested by enzyme cleavage for obtaining insulin. In addition, the result was further confirmed with RPLC, SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, and MALDI-TOF, respectively.展开更多
The hydrophobic amino acid residues of a denatured protein molecule tend to react with the particles of the stationary phase of hydrophobic interaction chromatography (STHIC). These hydrophobic interactions prevent th...The hydrophobic amino acid residues of a denatured protein molecule tend to react with the particles of the stationary phase of hydrophobic interaction chromatography (STHIC). These hydrophobic interactions prevent the denatured protein molecules from aggregating with each other. The STHIC can provide high enough energy to a denatured protein molecule to make it dehydration and to refold it into its native or various intermediate states. The outcome not only depends on the specific interactions between amino acids, the structure of STHIC, but also depends on the association between the STHIC and mobile phase. The mechanism of protein refolding and the principle of its quality control by HPHIC were also presented. By appropriate selection of the chromatographic condition, several denatured proteins can be refolded and separated simultaneously in a single chromatographic run. A specially designed unit, with diameter much larger than its length, was designed and employed for both laboratory and preparative scales. That unit for the simultaneous renaturation and purification of proteins (USRPP) had the following four functions: to completely remove denaturant, to renature proteins, to separate renatured proteins from impurities, and to easily recycle waste denaturant. The efficiencies of refolding and purification of proteins by the USRPP are almost comparable to a usual long chromatographic column in laboratory. In preparative scale, USRPP can be easily, rapidly, and economically applied requiring a low pressure gradient. As an example, recombinant human interferon-? is employed to elucidate the application of the preparative USRPP.展开更多
The addition of packing material for high performance hydrophobic interaction chromatograghy (HPHIC) into the denaturant solution to prevent, or depress protein aggregation in the denatuaration process is presented....The addition of packing material for high performance hydrophobic interaction chromatograghy (HPHIC) into the denaturant solution to prevent, or depress protein aggregation in the denatuaration process is presented. The renaturation of α-chymotrypsin (α-Chy) denatured with guanidine hydrochloride (GuHCl) solution indicated that renaturation efficiency can be enhanced from 36.1% to 59.0% by this new method. The structure of the ligand linking of HPHIC packings is also important for the protein renaturation.展开更多
基金These projects No. 39880003 and 20175016 were supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘The contributions of tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) to the renatured efficiency of a-chymotrypsin were investigated and compared with each other. The maximum increments of bioactivity recovery of a-Chy were found to be 25.1% for THFA, 10.4% for PEG, respectively. The experimental results indicated that the denaturant solution containing THFA contributed more to the renaturation of a-Chy in high performance hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HPHIC) than that containing PEG, when the concentration of THFA was 3.2%, the bioactivity recovery of a-Chy is the highest.
文摘The thermal behaviors of five proteins in hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC) were investigated in the temperature range from 0 to 50℃. The thermodynamic parameters (△H°,△S°, △Cp°and △G°) of these proteins in the process of retention and unfolding were determined. The existence of enthalpy and entropy convergence with temperature was confirmed. The differences of the isoentropic and isoenthalpic temperatures for protein unfolding in HIC system from the traditional solution were elucidated.
基金supported by the National Natu-ral Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.39880003&20175016).
文摘The renaturation of the denatured α-chymotrypsin (α-Chy) with 1.7 mol · L-1 guanidine hydrochloride (GuHCI) by three kinds of stationary phase of high performance hydrophobic interaction chromatography (STHIC) with a comparable hydrophobicity but different ligand structures was investigated. The obtained result indicates that the ligand structures of the three STHIC contribute to the renaturation efficiency of α-Chy in the order of the end ligands PEG-600< phenyl group < tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA).
基金Supported by National Project 863 Fund (Grant No. 2006AA02Z312)State Key Laboratory of Chemo Biosensing and Chemometrics Foundation (Grant No. 0501201)
文摘Interaction between proteins and stationary phase in hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC) is differentiated into two thermodynamic processes involving direct nonbonding/conformation interac- tion and surface hydrophobic effect of proteins, hence quantitatively giving rise to a binary linear rela- tion between HIC retention time (RT) at concentrated salting liquid and ligand-protein binding free en- ergy. Then, possible binding manners for 27 proteins of known crystal structures with hydrophobic ligands are simulated and analyzed via ICM flexible molecular docking and genetic algorithm, with re- sults greatly consistent with experimental values. By investigation, it is confirmed local hydrophobic effects of proteins and nonbinding/conformation interaction between ligand and protein both notably influence HIC chromatogram retention behaviors, mainly focusing on exposed portions on the protein surface.
基金Project (Nos. 296750l7 and 39880003) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘A unified retention equation of proteins was proved to be valid for a mixed-mode interaction mechanism in ion exchange chromatography (IEC) and hydrophobia interaction chro-matography (HIC). The reason to form a 'U' shape retention curve of proteins hi both HIC and IEC was explained and the concentration range of the strongest elution ability for the mobile phase was determined with this equation. The parameters in this equation could be used to characterize the difference for either HIC or IEC adsorbents and the changes in the molecular conformation of proteins. With the parameters in this equation, the contributions of salt and water in the mobile phase to the protein retention in HIC and IEC were discussed, respectively. In addition, the comparison between the unified equation and Melander' s three-parameter equation for mixed-mode interaction chromatography was also investigated and better results were obtained in former equation.
文摘The renaturation and purification of recombinant human proinsulin (rh-proinsulin) expressed in E. coli with the unit of simultaneous renaturation and purification of protein (USRPP) in semi-preparative scale was studied. The result shows that rh-proinsulin extracted with 8.0 mol/L urea can be renatured and purified simultaneously in 45 minutes with the USRPP (1050 mm ID). The purity of rh-proinsulin was found to be more than 90% and the mass recovery to be more than 80%. The renaturation effect of rh-proinsulin with the USRPP was tested by enzyme cleavage for obtaining insulin. In addition, the result was further confirmed with RPLC, SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, and MALDI-TOF, respectively.
基金This work was supposed by the National Natural ScienceFoundation of China (Grant Nos.39880003 and 20175016).
文摘The hydrophobic amino acid residues of a denatured protein molecule tend to react with the particles of the stationary phase of hydrophobic interaction chromatography (STHIC). These hydrophobic interactions prevent the denatured protein molecules from aggregating with each other. The STHIC can provide high enough energy to a denatured protein molecule to make it dehydration and to refold it into its native or various intermediate states. The outcome not only depends on the specific interactions between amino acids, the structure of STHIC, but also depends on the association between the STHIC and mobile phase. The mechanism of protein refolding and the principle of its quality control by HPHIC were also presented. By appropriate selection of the chromatographic condition, several denatured proteins can be refolded and separated simultaneously in a single chromatographic run. A specially designed unit, with diameter much larger than its length, was designed and employed for both laboratory and preparative scales. That unit for the simultaneous renaturation and purification of proteins (USRPP) had the following four functions: to completely remove denaturant, to renature proteins, to separate renatured proteins from impurities, and to easily recycle waste denaturant. The efficiencies of refolding and purification of proteins by the USRPP are almost comparable to a usual long chromatographic column in laboratory. In preparative scale, USRPP can be easily, rapidly, and economically applied requiring a low pressure gradient. As an example, recombinant human interferon-? is employed to elucidate the application of the preparative USRPP.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.39880003 and 20175016).
文摘The addition of packing material for high performance hydrophobic interaction chromatograghy (HPHIC) into the denaturant solution to prevent, or depress protein aggregation in the denatuaration process is presented. The renaturation of α-chymotrypsin (α-Chy) denatured with guanidine hydrochloride (GuHCl) solution indicated that renaturation efficiency can be enhanced from 36.1% to 59.0% by this new method. The structure of the ligand linking of HPHIC packings is also important for the protein renaturation.