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  • Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs), particularly Mobil Composition of Matter No. 41 (MCM-41), are extensively studied for drug delivery due to their structure and biocompatibility.
  • Industrial application of MCM-41 in drug delivery is hindered by interactions between MCM-41 and biomolecules, especially proteins, which alter in vivo behavior.

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  • To investigate the interaction patterns between MCM-41 nanoparticles and model proteins: bovine serum albumin (BSA), lysozyme (Lyso), and bovine hemoglobin (BHb).
  • To understand how these interactions affect protein structure, MCM-41 surface chemistry, and protein adsorption capabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Characterization of MCM-41-protein complexes using ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, and circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy.
  • Quantification of protein adsorption onto MCM-41.

Main Results:

  • Distinct changes in UV-Vis absorption and fluorescence intensity were observed for each protein upon interaction with MCM-41.
  • Circular dichroism spectra revealed varying degrees of secondary structure changes in proteins, ranked as BSA > Lyso > BHb, correlating with adsorption capacity.
  • Three interaction patterns were identified: strong for hydrophilic, low-charged BSA; moderate for hydrophilic, highly-charged Lyso; and weak for hydrophobic BHb.

Conclusions:

  • The interaction between MCM-41 and proteins is protein-specific, influenced by factors like hydrophilicity and charge.
  • Understanding these distinct MCM-41-protein interaction patterns is crucial for optimizing MCM-41 nanoparticle applications in drug delivery.
  • This study provides insights into the behavior of MCM-41 in biological environments, paving the way for improved nanoparticle-based therapeutics.