Construction of DNAzyme-Encapsulated Fibermats Using the Precursor Network Polymer of Poly(y-glutamate) and 4-Glycidyloxypropyl Trimethoxysilane
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Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Here, we developed functional nucleic acid (FNA)-encapsulated electrospun fibermats. To facilitate stable FNA encapsulation in the γ-PGA/GPTMS fibermats, we used the FNA as an FNA/streptavidin complex, and as a representative FNA, we selected a DNAzyme, the DNA/hemin complex, which is composed of G-quadraplex-forming single-stranded DNA and hemin and exhibits oxidation activity with the aid of a cocatalyst, H2O2. Scanning electron microscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy measurements revealed that encapsulation of the DNA/hemin complex (∼1 wt % against the γ-PGA/GPTMS hybrid) in the nanofibers of the γ-PGA/GPTMS fibermats did not affect the structure of the original nanofibers. However, because a unique MW-dependent molecular permeability originated from the 3D network structure of the γ-PGA/GPTMS hybrid, low-MW substrates such as 4-aminoantipyrine, N-ethyl-N-(2-hydroxy-3-sulfopropyl)-3-methylaniline, and luminol were able to reach the encapsulated DNA/hemin complex by permeating to the inside of the nanofibers from an immersion buffer and then underwent catalytic oxidation. Conversely, nucleases, which are proteins featuring high MWs (>5 kDa), could not penetrate the γ-PGA/GPTMS nanofibers, and the encapsulated DNA/hemin complex was therefore effectively protected against nuclease digestion. Thus, encapsulating FNAs on the inside of the nanofibers of fibermats offers clear advantages for the practical application of FNAs in sensors and drugs, particularly for use in the in vivo circumstances.
Date Issued
2017-04-03
Date Acceptance
2017-04-03
Citation
Langmuir, 2017, 33 (16), pp.4028-4035
ISSN
1520-5827
Publisher
American Chemical Society
Start Page
4028
End Page
4035
Journal / Book Title
Langmuir
Volume
33
Issue
16
Copyright Statement
© 2017 American Chemical Society
Subjects
Science & Technology
Physical Sciences
Technology
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chemistry, Physical
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chemistry
Materials Science
IN-VITRO SELECTION
PEROXIDASE-ACTIVITY
NUCLEIC-ACIDS
APTAMERS
DNA
ANTISENSE
COMPLEX
THERAPEUTICS
RIBOZYMES
LIGANDS
Chemical Physics
MD Multidisciplinary
Publication Status
Published