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Zn(2+)-heparin interaction studied by potentiometric titration.

D Grant1, W F Long, F B Williamson

  • 1Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Aberdeen, Marischal College, Scotland, U.K.

The Biochemical Journal
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

This study investigated zinc ion (Zn2+) interactions with heparin, revealing a unique complex formation. Unlike other cations, Zn2+ forms a colloid-like complex that can dissolve with increasing ion concentration, indicating non-equilibrium behavior.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Physical Chemistry

Background:

  • Cation-polyanion interactions are crucial in biological systems.
  • Heparin, a highly sulfated polysaccharide, is known to interact with various cations.
  • Understanding these interactions is key to developing new biomaterials and drug delivery systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the interaction between zinc ions (Zn2+) and heparin.
  • To characterize the nature of the complex formed between Zn2+ and heparin.
  • To compare Zn2+-heparin interactions with those of other divalent cations.

Main Methods:

  • Indirect measurement of cation-polyanion interaction via pH changes upon Zn2+ addition to heparin solutions.
  • Analysis of binding using plots analogous to isothermal saturation binding plots.

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  • Comparison with polarimetric data for Ca2+- and Cu2+-heparin interactions.

    • Main Results:

    • A direct proportionality was observed between the fraction of maximal pH change and the [Zn2+]/[heparin disaccharide] ratio, independent of heparin concentration.
    • Zn2+-heparin interaction suggests the formation of a complex in a colloid-like phase, deviating from simple equilibrium thermodynamics.
    • The Zn2+-heparin complex appears less stable in NaCl compared to Ca2+-heparin complexes.
    • Increased Zn2+ concentration led to a reversal of the initial pH decrease, suggesting complex dissolution.

    Conclusions:

    • Cation-heparin interactions can form complexes exhibiting non-ideal thermodynamic behavior.
    • Zn2+ forms a unique, potentially dissolvable complex with heparin, distinct from other divalent cations studied.
    • The findings provide insights into the complexation behavior of heparin with metal ions, relevant for biomedical applications.