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Author |
Yusupov, M.; Lackmann, J.-W.; Razzokov, J.; Kumar, S.; Stapelmann, K.; Bogaerts, A. |
Title |
Impact of plasma oxidation on structural features of human epidermal growth factor |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Plasma processes and polymers |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Process Polym |
Volume |
15 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
1800022 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
We perform computer simulations supported by experiments to investigate the oxidation of an important signaling protein, that is, human epidermal growth factor (hEGF), caused by cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) treatment. Specifically, we study the conformational changes of hEGF with different degrees of oxidation, to mimic short and long CAP treatment times. Our results indicate that the oxidized structures become more flexible, due to their conformational changes and breakage of the disulfide bonds, especially at higher oxidation degrees. MM/GBSA calculations reveal that an increasing oxidation level leads to a lower binding free energy of hEGF with its receptor. These results help to understand the fundamentals of the use of CAP for wound healing versus cancer treatment at short and longer treatment times. |
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Wos |
000441895700004 |
Publication Date |
2018-05-07 |
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ISSN |
1612-8850 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.846 |
Times cited |
7 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
Notes |
Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, 1200216N ; Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, 03Z22DN12 ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.846 |
Call Number |
PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:152815 |
Serial |
5008 |
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