Encapsulation of Neurotoxins, Blockers of Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors, in Nanomaterials Based on Sulfated Polysaccharides

Dokl Biochem Biophys. 2019 Jul;487(1):251-255. doi: 10.1134/S1607672919040021. Epub 2019 Sep 26.

Abstract

Three-finger snake neurotoxins are selective antagonists of some nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subtypes and are widely used to study these receptors. The peptide neurotoxin azemiopsin, recently isolated from the venom of Azemipos feae, is a selective blocker of muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. In order to reduce their toxicity and increase resistance under physiological conditions, we have encapsulated these toxins into nanomaterials. The study of nanomaterials after interaction with neurotoxins by the methods of transmission electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering revealed an increase in the size of nanoparticles, which indicates the inclusion of neurotoxins in nanomaterials.

MeSH terms

  • Capsules
  • Drug Carriers / chemistry*
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Neurotoxins / chemistry*
  • Neurotoxins / toxicity
  • Nicotinic Antagonists / chemistry*
  • Nicotinic Antagonists / toxicity
  • Particle Size
  • Polysaccharides / chemistry*
  • Receptors, Nicotinic / metabolism*
  • Snake Venoms / chemistry
  • Sulfates / chemistry*

Substances

  • Capsules
  • Drug Carriers
  • Neurotoxins
  • Nicotinic Antagonists
  • Polysaccharides
  • Receptors, Nicotinic
  • Snake Venoms
  • Sulfates