Development of an Albumin-Polymer Bioconjugate via Covalent Conjugation and Supramolecular Interactions

Bioconjug Chem. 2022 Feb 16;33(2):321-332. doi: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.1c00536. Epub 2022 Jan 20.

Abstract

Preexisting serum albumin-polymer bioconjugates have been formed either through covalent conjugation or supramolecular interactions. However, the viability of producing a bioconjugate where both covalent conjugation and supramolecular interactions have been adopted is yet to be explored. In this work, the noncovalent interaction of two polymers bearing fatty acid-based end-functionalities were compared and the superior binder was carried forward for testing with serum albumin that possessed a polymer conjugated to its Cys34 residue. The studies demonstrated that an albumin-polymer bioconjugate equipped with polymers via both covalent and supramolecular interactions can be successfully achieved.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Molecular Structure
  • Polymers* / chemistry
  • Serum Albumin*

Substances

  • Polymers
  • Serum Albumin