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[Interaction between proteins and acid polysaccharides].

E S Wainerman, A N Gurow, W B Tolstogusow

    Die Nahrung
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Protein-polysaccharide interactions form complexes based on charge. Casein-dextran sulfate complex formation depends on pH and salt, affecting protein detection and increasing hydrodynamic volume.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Physical Chemistry
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Protein-acid polysaccharide interactions are primarily electrostatic.
    • These interactions result in the formation of both soluble charged and insoluble neutral complexes.
    • Understanding these complexes is crucial in various fields, including food science and biomaterials.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the electrostatic interactions between casein and dextran sulfate.
    • To characterize the formation and properties of casein-dextran sulfate complexes.
    • To determine the influence of pH and electrolyte concentration on complex formation.

    Main Methods:

    • Turbidimetric titration was employed to monitor complex formation.
    • Free electrophoresis was used to analyze the mobility of complexes and pure casein.

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  • Viscosity and diffusion measurements were conducted to assess complex properties.

    • Main Results:

    • Complex formation between casein and dextran sulfate is dependent on pH and electrolyte concentration.
    • Electrophoresis revealed that complexes formed below the isoelectric point exhibit anodic mobility, unlike pure casein.
    • The protein component within the complex showed reduced amido black binding, hindering electrophoretic detection.
    • Viscosity and diffusion data indicated an increased hydrodynamic volume of the formed complexes.

    Conclusions:

    • Electrostatic interactions govern the formation of casein-dextran sulfate complexes.
    • The properties of these complexes, including mobility and hydrodynamic volume, are significantly influenced by environmental factors like pH and ionic strength.
    • The study highlights limitations in detecting complexed protein via traditional dye-binding electrophoresis.