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Alberto Dessy¹, Anna M Piras, Giorgio Schirò

¹Laboratory of Bioactive Polymeric Materials for Biomedical and Environmental Application (BIOlab) UdR-INSTM Consortium Reference Center, University of Pisa, Via Livornese 1291, 56122 San Piero a Grado, Pisa, Italy.

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Polymeric nanoparticles loaded with human hemoglobin (Hb) were synthesized. The study investigated Hb oxidation during nanoparticle formulation, identifying acidic moieties as a key factor in protein inactivation.

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Protein Chemistry

Background:

Polymeric nanoparticles offer potential for drug delivery applications.
Human hemoglobin (Hb) is a candidate for oxygen carriers but is prone to oxidation.
Controlling protein stability during nanoparticle encapsulation is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To synthesize and characterize polymeric nanoparticles loaded with human hemoglobin (Hb).
To investigate the structural and functional integrity of Hb after loading.
To explore the role of reducing agents and polymer composition in minimizing Hb oxidation.

Main Methods:

Synthesis of Poly(maleic anhydride-alt-butyl vinyl ether) grafted with m-PEG and 2-methoxyethanol (VAM41-PEG).
Loading of human hemoglobin (Hb) into the synthesized nanoparticles.
Physicochemical characterization of nanoparticles (e.g., size, morphology).
Assessment of structural and functional properties of loaded Hb, including oxidation levels.

Main Results:

Successfully obtained nanoparticles with an average diameter of 138±10 nm.
Physicochemical properties were suitable for intended applications.
Hb oxidation was observed during the nanoparticle formulation process.
Acidic moieties within the polymer structure were implicated in Hb inactivation.

Conclusions:

Polymeric nanoparticles loaded with Hb were successfully prepared.
Hb oxidation remains a challenge during nanoparticle formulation.
The acidic nature of the polymer contributes to Hb inactivation, suggesting polymer design modifications are needed.