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Author |
Verlackt, C.C.W.; Van Boxem, W.; Dewaele, D.; Lemière, F.; Sobott, F.; Benedikt, J.; Neyts, E.C.; Bogaerts, A. |
Title |
Mechanisms of Peptide Oxidation by Hydroxyl Radicals: Insight at the Molecular Scale |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
Volume |
121 |
Issue |
121 |
Pages |
5787-5799 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were performed to provide atomic scale insight in the initial interaction between hydroxyl radicals (OH) and peptide systems in solution. These OH radicals are representative reactive oxygen species produced by cold atmospheric plasmas. The use of plasma for biomedical applications is gaining increasing interest, but the fundamental mechanisms behind the plasma modifications still remain largely elusive. This study helps to gain more insight in the underlying mechanisms of plasma medicine but is also more generally applicable to peptide oxidation, of interest for other applications. Combining both reactive and nonreactive MD simulations, we are able to elucidate the reactivity of the amino acids inside the peptide systems and their effect on their structure up to 1 μs. Additionally, experiments were performed, treating the simulated peptides with a plasma jet. The computational results presented here correlate well with the obtained experimental data and highlight the importance of the chemical environment for the reactivity of the individual amino acids, so that specific amino acids are attacked in higher numbers than expected. Furthermore, the long time scale simulations suggest that a single oxidation has an effect on the 3D conformation due to an increase in hydrophilicity and intra- and intermolecular interactions. |
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Wos |
000396969900037 |
Publication Date |
2017-03-16 |
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ISSN |
1932-7447 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, G012413N ; |
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Most recent IF: 4.536 |
Call Number |
PLASMANT @ plasmant @ c:irua:142202 |
Serial |
4537 |
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