The aim of this work is focused on the engineering of biocompatible complex systems composed of an inorganic and bio part. Graphene oxide (GO) and/or graphite oxide (GtO) were taken into account as potential substrates to the linkage of the protein such as Anemonia sulcata recombinant green fluorescent protein (rAsGFP). The complex system is obtained through a reduction process between GO/GtO and rAsGFP archiving an environmentally friendly biosynthesis. Spectroscopic measurements support the formation of reduced species. In particular, photoluminescence shows a change in the activity of the protein when a bond is formed, highlighted by a loss of the maximum emission signal of rAsGFP and a redshift of the maximum absorption peak of the GO/GtO species. Moreover, the hemolysis assay reveals a lower value in the presence of less oxidized graphene species providing evidence for a biocompatible material. This singular aspect can be approached as a promising method for circulating pharmaceutical preparations via intravenous administration in the field of drug delivery.

Masullo, T., Armata, N., Pendolino, F., Colombo, P., Lo Celso, F., Mazzola, S., et al. (2015). Low-Cost Synthesis of Smart Biocompatible Graphene Oxide Reduced Species by Means of GFP. APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY(178), 462-473 [10.1007/s12010-015-1887-5].

Low-Cost Synthesis of Smart Biocompatible Graphene Oxide Reduced Species by Means of GFP

ARMATA, Nerina;COLOMBO, Paolo;LO CELSO, Fabrizio;MAZZOLA, Salvatore;CUTTITTA, Angela
2015-01-01

Abstract

The aim of this work is focused on the engineering of biocompatible complex systems composed of an inorganic and bio part. Graphene oxide (GO) and/or graphite oxide (GtO) were taken into account as potential substrates to the linkage of the protein such as Anemonia sulcata recombinant green fluorescent protein (rAsGFP). The complex system is obtained through a reduction process between GO/GtO and rAsGFP archiving an environmentally friendly biosynthesis. Spectroscopic measurements support the formation of reduced species. In particular, photoluminescence shows a change in the activity of the protein when a bond is formed, highlighted by a loss of the maximum emission signal of rAsGFP and a redshift of the maximum absorption peak of the GO/GtO species. Moreover, the hemolysis assay reveals a lower value in the presence of less oxidized graphene species providing evidence for a biocompatible material. This singular aspect can be approached as a promising method for circulating pharmaceutical preparations via intravenous administration in the field of drug delivery.
2015
Masullo, T., Armata, N., Pendolino, F., Colombo, P., Lo Celso, F., Mazzola, S., et al. (2015). Low-Cost Synthesis of Smart Biocompatible Graphene Oxide Reduced Species by Means of GFP. APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY(178), 462-473 [10.1007/s12010-015-1887-5].
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