Metal-Specific Response of High-Resolution ICP-MS for Proteins Binding to Gold Nanoparticles in Human Serum.
2021
Metalloproteins have many different functions such as storage and transport of proteins, enzymes, signal transduction proteins, etc. Herein, for a selection of gold nanoparticles differing in shape, size, charge, and surface modification, the binding behavior in human serum was assessed with respect to metal-containing proteins. Our results based on sector-field ICP-MS measurements and a simple calculation algorithm indicate the possible involvement of proteins, incorporating Cu and Fe, in the formation of the biomolecular layer around the particle surface. Given that such binding encompasses a substantial amount of copper and iron within the serum proteome (>50%) at a calculated nanoparticle dose, it may result in depleting their biological functions and should be taken into account when selecting lead candidates with an improved biocompatibility.
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