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Andrew J Martinolich¹, Grace Park, Meagan Y Nakamoto

¹Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California 95053 United States.

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Copper(II) azurin catalyzes silver nanoparticle dissolution, forming silver(I) azurin species. This interaction at the nanoparticle surface influences both protein and nanoparticle reactivity, impacting biological outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Nanotechnology
Materials Science

Background:

Silver nanoparticles (NPs) exhibit unique properties but their biological interactions are complex.
Metalloproteins, like azurin, play crucial roles in biological systems and can interact with nanomaterials.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the interaction between azurin and silver nanoparticles (NPs).
To elucidate the role of oxidative dissolution and protein interaction in NP biological reactivity.

Main Methods:

Studied interactions between a model Cu-metalloprotein, azurin, and 10-100 nm silver NPs under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
Analyzed protein structural changes, Cu(II) displacement, and formation of Ag(I) azurin species.
Utilized dialysis experiments to assess reactivity between azurin and dissolved Ag(I) species.

Main Results:

Cu(II) azurin acts as a catalyst for NP oxidative dissolution, forming Ag(I) azurin species, particularly with smaller NPs (10 nm).
Apo-protein formation observed under anaerobic conditions and with larger NPs (>20 nm) where oxidation is slower.
Cu displacement from azurin occurs at the NP surface, not with dissolved Ag(I) species.

Conclusions:

Silver NP interactions significantly alter protein structure and function.
Protein interactions modulate NP reactivity, influencing targeting, uptake, and cytotoxicity.
Proposed mechanisms for azurin-silver NP interactions provide insights into nanomaterial-biomolecule behavior.