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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 |
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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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000441895700004 |
Publication Date |
2018-05-07 |
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1612-8850 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.846 |
Times cited |
7 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
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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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Klinkhammer, C.; Verlackt, C.; Smilowicz, D.; Kogelheide, F.; Bogaerts, A.; Metzler-Nolte, N.; Stapelmann, K.; Havenith, M.; Lackmann, J.-W. |
Title |
Elucidation of plasma-induced chemical modifications on glutathione and glutathione disulphide |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Scientific reports |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sci Rep-Uk |
Volume |
7 |
Issue |
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Pages |
13828 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
Cold atmospheric pressure plasmas are gaining increased interest in the medical sector and clinical trials to treat skin diseases are underway. Plasmas are capable of producing several reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS). However, there are open questions how plasma-generated RONS interact on a molecular level in a biological environment, e.g. cells or cell components. The redox pair glutathione (GSH) and glutathione disulphide (GSSG) forms the most important redox buffer in organisms responsible for detoxification of intracellular reactive species. We apply Raman spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and molecular dynamics simulations to identify the time-dependent chemical modifications on GSH and GSSG that are caused by dielectric barrier discharge under ambient conditions. We find GSSG, S-oxidised glutathione species, and S-nitrosoglutathione as oxidation products with the latter two being the final products, while glutathione sulphenic acid, glutathione sulphinic acid, and GSSG are rather reaction intermediates. Experiments using stabilized pH conditions revealed the same main oxidation products as were found in unbuffered solution, indicating that the dominant oxidative or nitrosative reactions are not influenced by acidic pH. For more complex systems these results indicate that too long treatment times can cause difficult-to-handle modifications to the cellular redox buffer which can impair proper cellular function. |
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Nature Publishing Group |
Place of Publication |
London |
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Wos |
000413401300003 |
Publication Date |
2017-10-17 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
2045-2322 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.259 |
Times cited |
17 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.259 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:146666 |
Serial |
4783 |
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Lackmann, J.-W.; Wende, K.; Verlackt, C.; Golda, J.; Volzke, J.; Kogelheide, F.; Held, J.; Bekeschus, S.; Bogaerts, A.; Schulz-von der Gathen, V.; Stapelmann, K. |
Title |
Chemical fingerprints of cold physical plasmas – an experimental and computational study using cysteine as tracer compound |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Scientific reports |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sci Rep-Uk |
Volume |
8 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
7736 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species released by cold physical plasma are being proposed as effectors in various clinical conditions connected to inflammatory processes. As these plasmas can be tailored in a wide range, models to compare and control their biochemical footprint are desired to infer on the molecular mechanisms underlying the observed effects and to enable the discrimination between different plasma sources. Here, an improved model to trace short-lived reactive species is presented. Using FTIR, high-resolution mass spectrometry, and molecular dynamics computational simulation, covalent modifications of cysteine treated with different plasmas were deciphered and the respective product pattern used to generate a fingerprint of each plasma source. Such, our experimental model allows a fast and reliable grading of the chemical potential of plasmas used for medical purposes. Major reaction products were identified to be cysteine sulfonic acid, cystine, and cysteine fragments. Less abundant products, such as oxidized cystine derivatives or S-nitrosylated cysteines, were unique to different plasma sources or operating conditions. The data collected point at hydroxyl radicals, atomic O, and singlet oxygen as major contributing species that enable an impact on cellular thiol groups when applying cold plasma in vitro or in vivo. |
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Wos |
000432275800035 |
Publication Date |
2018-05-10 |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
2045-2322 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.259 |
Times cited |
19 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
Notes |
This work was supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG, grant PAK816 to V.SvdG.), the Federal German Ministry of Education and Research (grant number 03Z22DN12 to K.W. and 03Z22DN11 to S.B.), and the FWO-Flanders (grant number G012413N to A.B.). K.W. likes to thank T. von Woedtke and K.-D. Weltmann for constant support. The authors thank K. Kartaschew for fruitful discussion and G. Bruno for support during mock studies. |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.259 |
Call Number |
PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:151241 |
Serial |
4957 |
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