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Artificial Zymogen Based on Protein-Polymer Hybrids.

Hironobu Murata¹, Kriti Kapil¹, Bibifatima Kaupbayeva^1,2

¹Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States.

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Researchers created artificial zymogens using protein-polymer hybrids to control enzyme activation. These artificial enzymes show potential for precise therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Biomaterials

Background:

Natural zymogens regulate enzyme activity through controlled activation.
Mimicking this controlled activation in artificial systems is crucial for advanced applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To synthesize and characterize artificial zymogens using protein-polymer hybrids.
To investigate the controlled activation and catalytic activity of these engineered systems.
To explore the potential of enzyme activation cascades for amplified activity.

Main Methods:

Protein-polymer hybrids were engineered by modifying trypsin (TR) and chymotrypsin (CT) surfaces with cleavable peptide inhibitors.
Surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization was utilized for hybrid synthesis.
Catalytic efficiency and activation kinetics were measured before and after specific activation triggers.

Main Results:

Engineered pro-trypsin (pro-TR) and pro-chymotrypsin (pro-CT) hybrids showed significant reductions (70% and 90%) in catalytic activity.
Activation by cognate proteases (CT for pro-TR, TR for pro-CT) increased enzymatic activity by 1.5- and 2.5-fold, respectively.
Activated hybrids initiated enzyme activation cascades, demonstrating amplified catalytic activity.

Conclusions:

Artificial zymogens can be successfully synthesized using protein-polymer hybrids.
These systems offer precise control over enzyme activation and catalytic output.
The potential for therapeutic interventions and biodetection platforms is highlighted through enzyme activation cascades.