Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 1480: Amyloid-like RIP1/RIP3 RHIM Fragments & rsquo; Characterization and Application as a Drug Depot

Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 1480: Amyloid-like RIP1/RIP3 RHIM Fragments’ Characterization and Application as a Drug Depot Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules28031480 Authors: Maytham Ismail Mathumai Kanapathipillai Amyloid aggregates play a major role in diseases as well as in normal physiological function. Receptor-interacting protein kinases 1 and 3 (RIP1/RIP3) aggregates complexes in cellular necroptosis is one example of protein aggregation in normal cellular function. Although recently there have been several studies on full kinase proteins aggregation, the aggregation potential of small peptide sequences of RIP1/RIP3, the physicochemical properties, and the potential in biomedical applications have not been explored. Hence, in this paper, we study the aggregation propensity of peptides consisting of four and twelve amino acid sequences in the RHIM region of RIP1/RIP3 proteins that are known to drive the beta-sheet formation and the subsequent aggregation. The aggregation kinetics, physicochemical characterization, mechanosensitive properties, cellular effects, and potential as a cancer drug depot have been investigated. The results show that the number and concentration of amino acids play a role in amyloid-like aggregates’ properties. Further, the aggregates when formulated with cisplatin-induced significant lung cancer cell toxicity compared to an equal amount of cisplatin with and without ultrasound. The study would serve as a platform fo...
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