Unraveling the interaction mechanism between collagen and alcohols with different chain lengths and hydroxyl positions. 2021

Songcheng Xu, and Min Gu, and Kun Wu, and Guoying Li
Key Laboratory of Leather Chemistry and Engineering (Ministry of Education), Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China.

The present study systematically investigated the effects of alcohols, including methanol, ethanol, n-butanol, and propanol with different hydroxyl group numbers and locations on the thermal stability and molecular aggregation behavior of collagen. The results of ultra-sensitive differential scanning calorimetry (US-DSC), dynamic light scattering (DLS) and intrinsic fluorescence showed that with the increase of carbon chain length, alcohols can denature collagen, accompanied by transition in triple helical structure, promoted aggregation behavior, and altered molecular interactions. However, with the number of hydroxyl groups in alcohol molecules increased, the thermal stability of collagen increased and the molecules tended to disperse. Furthermore, radial distribution function (RDF) results showed that alcohols can change the structure of the hydration layer around collagen, thus altering the aggregation morphology of collagen molecules in solution. The results of the interaction between components in different alcohol systems demonstrated that with the decrease of alcohol polarity, bridge bond networks were formed between collagen molecules. Specifically, it was found that because the hydroxyl groups in 1,3-propanediol are located at both ends of the carbon chain, the reticular bridge bond structure formed between the collagen molecules changed into chain-like bridge structure. The bridge bonds between collagen molecules were considered to be weak cross-linking, which was an important reason for the destruction of collagen structure. In this study, the mechanism of interaction between different alcohols and collagen was elucidated, which will be helpful for further development of complex alcohol and collagen products.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D002152 Calorimetry, Differential Scanning Differential thermal analysis in which the sample compartment of the apparatus is a differential calorimeter, allowing an exact measure of the heat of transition independent of the specific heat, thermal conductivity, and other variables of the sample. Differential Thermal Analysis, Calorimetric,Calorimetric Differential Thermal Analysis,Differential Scanning Calorimetry,Scanning Calorimetry, Differential
D003094 Collagen A polypeptide substance comprising about one third of the total protein in mammalian organisms. It is the main constituent of SKIN; CONNECTIVE TISSUE; and the organic substance of bones (BONE AND BONES) and teeth (TOOTH). Avicon,Avitene,Collagen Felt,Collagen Fleece,Collagenfleece,Collastat,Dermodress,Microfibril Collagen Hemostat,Pangen,Zyderm,alpha-Collagen,Collagen Hemostat, Microfibril,alpha Collagen
D000431 Ethanol A clear, colorless liquid rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and distributed throughout the body. It has bactericidal activity and is used often as a topical disinfectant. It is widely used as a solvent and preservative in pharmaceutical preparations as well as serving as the primary ingredient in ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Alcohol, Ethyl,Absolute Alcohol,Grain Alcohol,Alcohol, Absolute,Alcohol, Grain,Ethyl Alcohol
D000432 Methanol A colorless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of FORMALDEHYDE and ACETIC ACID, in chemical synthesis, antifreeze, and as a solvent. Ingestion of methanol is toxic and may cause blindness. Alcohol, Methyl,Carbinol,Sodium Methoxide,Wood Alcohol,Alcohol, Wood,Methoxide, Sodium,Methyl Alcohol
D000438 Alcohols Alkyl compounds containing a hydroxyl group. They are classified according to relation of the carbon atom: primary alcohols, R-CH2OH; secondary alcohols, R2-CHOH; tertiary alcohols, R3-COH. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
D017665 Hydroxyl Radical The univalent radical OH. Hydroxyl radical is a potent oxidizing agent.

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