Protein cohabitation: long-term immunoglobulin G storage at room temperature

J Mater Chem B. 2023 Jun 21;11(24):5400-5405. doi: 10.1039/d3tb00161j.

Abstract

Long-term functional storage of therapeutic proteins at room temperature has been an eternal challenge. Inspired by the cellular cooperativity of proteins, we have taken a step forward to address this challenge by cohabitating Immunoglobulin G (IgG1) with a food protein gelatin in the solid-state at room temperature. Interestingly, IgG1 remained functionally active for a record 14 months revealed from the western-blot assay. Further quantification by HP-LC analysis showed 100% structural integrity of IgG1 with no degradation in the gelatin matrix during this period. The developed formulation has a direct application in oral medical nutrition therapy to cure gastrointestinal microbial infections. Also the strategy provides a robust energy economic alternative to the protein engineering methods for long-term functional storage of therapeutic proteins at room temperature.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Gelatin*
  • Immunoglobulin G* / chemistry
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Gelatin