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Toward understanding insulin fibrillation

J Brange1, L Andersen, E D Laursen

  • 1Novo Nordisk A/S, Novo Alle, Bagsvaerd, Denmark.

Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
|May 1, 1997
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Insulin fibrillation involves partially unfolded molecules forming aggregates. Preventing this requires stabilizing insulin structure and blocking hydrophobic interfaces, which can increase IgE immune responses.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Insulin fibrillation is a physical process driven by hydrophobic interactions and beta-sheet formation.
  • Specific nonpolar residues become exposed during fibrillation, interacting with normally buried domains.
  • Fibrillar insulin can influence immune responses, particularly IgE.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the molecular mechanisms of insulin fibrillation.
  • To investigate the immunogenicity of insulin fibrils.
  • To review strategies for preventing insulin fibrillation.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of insulin structure and conformational changes.
  • Molecular modeling and crystal structure analysis.
  • Rabbit immunization experiments to assess immune response.

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Main Results:

  • Hydrophobic shielding is the primary driver of insulin fibrillation.
  • Specific residues (A2, A3, B11, B15) are crucial for initiating fibrillation.
  • Insulin fibrils significantly increased IgE response but not IgG response in rabbits.

Conclusions:

  • Insulin fibrillation involves specific conformational changes and hydrophobic interactions.
  • Fibrillar insulin poses a potential risk for increased IgE-mediated immune responses.
  • Stabilizing insulin hexamers and using surfactants are effective prevention strategies.