Biosynthesis, characterization, and hemostasis potential of tailor-made poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) produced by Haloferax mediterranei

Biomacromolecules. 2015 Feb 9;16(2):578-88. doi: 10.1021/bm5016267. Epub 2015 Jan 20.

Abstract

We report the biosynthesis of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) random copolymers (R-PHBV) or higher-order copolymers (O-PHBV) in Haloferax mediterranei, with adjustable 3-hydroxyvalerate (3HV) incorporation by cofeeding valerate with glucose. Their microchemical structure, molecular weight and its distribution, and thermal and mechanical properties were characterized by NMR, GPC, DSC, TGA, and universal testing machine, respectively. (13)C NMR studies showed that O-PHBV copolymers consisted of short segments of PHB and PHV covalently linked together with random PHBV segments. Consistently, two Tg were observed in the DSC curves of O-PHBV. The "blocky" feature of O-PHBV enhanced crystallinity percentages and improved Young's modulus. Notably, the film of one O-PHBV copolymer, O-PHBV-1, showed unique foveolar cluster-like surface morphology with high hydrophobicity and roughness, as characterized using static contact angle and SEM and AFM analyses. It also exhibited increased platelet adhesion and accelerated blood clotting. The excellent hemostatic properties endow this copolymer with great potential in wound healing.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid / chemical synthesis*
  • 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid / pharmacology
  • Haloferax mediterranei* / metabolism
  • Hemostatics / chemical synthesis*
  • Hemostatics / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Pentanoic Acids / chemical synthesis*
  • Pentanoic Acids / pharmacology
  • Platelet Adhesiveness / drug effects
  • Platelet Adhesiveness / physiology
  • Prohibitins

Substances

  • Hemostatics
  • PHB protein, human
  • Pentanoic Acids
  • Prohibitins
  • beta-hydroxyvaleric acid
  • 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid