ROS-Responsive Methionine-Containing Amphiphilic Peptides Impart Enzyme-Triggered Phase Transition and Antioxidant Cell Protection

Yoshika Hara, Ken Yoshizawa, Atsuya Yaguchi, Hirotsugu Hiramatsu, Noriyuki Uchida*, Takahiro Muraoka*

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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced by cellular activities, such as metabolism and immune response, and play important roles in cell signaling and homeostasis. However, overproduced ROS causes irreversible damage to nucleic acids and membrane lipids, supporting genetic mutations and enhancing the effects of aging. Cells defend themselves against ROS using antioxidant systems based on redox-active sulfur and transition metals. Inspired by such biological redox-responsive systems, we developed methionine-containing self-assembling peptides. The Met-containing peptides formed hydrogels that underwent a gel-to-sol phase transition upon oxidation by H2O2, and the sensitivity of the peptides to the oxidant increased as the number of Met residues increased. The peptide containing three Met residues, the largest number of Met residues in our series of designed peptides, showed the highest sensitivity to oxidation and detoxification to protect cells from ROS damage. In addition, this peptide underwent a phase transition in response to H2O2 produced by an oxidizing enzyme. This study demonstrates the design of a supramolecular biomaterial that is responsive to enzymatically generated ROS and can protect cells against oxidative stress.

原文English
頁(從 - 到)3499-3506
頁數8
期刊Biomacromolecules
25
發行號6
DOIs
出版狀態Published - 10 6月 2024

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