| Literature DB >> 21161348 |
Oana Zolog1, Augustin Mot, Florina Deac, Alina Roman, Eva Fischer-Fodor, Radu Silaghi-Dumitrescu.
Abstract
A new protocol is described for derivatization of hemoglobin with polyethyleneglycol (PEG) via reaction of the unmodified native hemoglobin with an activated amine-reacting polyethylene glycol derivative which, unlike protocols previously described, leads to formation of a peptide bond between hemoglobin and PEG. Dioxygen binding and peroxide reactivities of the derivatized hemoglobin are examined, and found to be within reasonable limits, with the particular observation that, unlike with a few other derivatization protocols, the dioxygen affinity is slightly lower than that of native Hb. In cell culture tests (human umbilical vein epithelial cells, HUVEC), the derivatization protocol induces no toxic effect. These results show promise towards applicability for production of hemoglobin-based blood substitutes.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21161348 DOI: 10.1007/s10930-010-9298-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Protein J ISSN: 1572-3887 Impact factor: 2.371