Biomimetic Protocells Featuring Macrophage-Like Capture and Digestion of Protein Pathogens

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Beitragende

Abstract

Modern medical research develops interest in sophisticated artificial nano- and microdevices for future treatment of human diseases related to biological dysfunctions. This covers the design of protocells capable of mimicking the structure and functionality of eukaryotic cells. The authors use artificial organelles based on trypsin-loaded pH-sensitive polymeric vesicles to provide macrophage-like digestive functions under physiological conditions. Herein, an artificial cell is established where digestive artificial organelles (nanosize) are integrated into a protocell (microsize). With this method, mimicking crossing of different biological barriers, capture of model protein pathogens, and compartmentalized digestive function are possible. This allows the integration of different components (e.g., dextran as stabilizing block) and the diffusion of pathogens in simulated cytosolic environment under physiological conditions. An integrated characterization approach is carried out, with identifying electrospray ionization mass spectrometry as an excellent detection method for the degradation of a small peptide such as β-amyloid. The degradation of model enzymes is measured by enzyme activity assays. This work is an important contribution to effective biomimicry with the design of cell-like functions having potential for therapeutic action.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer2300257
Seitenumfang9
FachzeitschriftSmall methods
Jahrgang7
Ausgabenummer12
Frühes Online-Datum20 Aug. 2023
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 15 Dez. 2023
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

WOS 001050885100001
PubMed 37599260
ORCID /0000-0002-4482-6010/work/148145825
ORCID /0000-0002-4531-691X/work/148607976

Schlagworte

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Schlagwörter

  • Artificial cells, Artificial organelles, ESI-MS, Esi-ms, Macrophage-like functions, Polymeric vesicles, artificial cells, artificial organelles, macrophage-like functions, polymeric vesicles, Biomimetics/methods, Humans, Artificial Cells/chemistry, Digestion, Macrophages, Proteins/chemistry