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    A rational approach for 3D recognition and removal of L-asparagine via molecularly imprinted membranes
    (Elsevier, 2023) Acet, Omur; Noma, Samir Abbas Ali; Acet, Burcu Onal; Dikici, Emrah; Osman, Bilgen; Odabasi, Mehmet
    In this study, a L-asparagine (L-Asn) imprinted membranes (L-Asn-MIPs) were synthesized via molecular imprinting for selective and efficient removal of L-Asn. The L-Asn-MIP membrane was prepared by using acrylamide (AAm) and hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) as a functional monomer and a comonomer, respectively. The membrane was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The L-Asn adsorption capacity of the membrane was investigated in detail. The maximum L-Asn adsorption capacity was determined as 408.2 mg/g at pH: 7.2, 24 degrees C. Determination of L-Asn binding behaviors of L-Asn-MIPs also shown with Scatchard analyses. The effect of pH on L-Asn adsorption onto the membrane and also the selectivity and reusability of the L-Asn-MIPs for L-Asn adsorption were determined through L-asparaginase (L-ASNase) enzyme activity measurements. The selectivity of the membrane was investigated by using two different ternary mixtures; L-glycine (L-Gly)/L-histidine (L-His)/L-Asn and L-tyrosin (L-Tyr)/L-cystein(L-Cys)/L-Asn. The obtained results showed that the L-Asn-MIP membranes have a high selectivity towards L-Asn.
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    Inhibition of bacterial adhesion by epigallocatechin gallate attached polymeric membranes
    (Elsevier, 2023) Acet, Omur; Dikici, Emrah; Acet, Burcu Onal; Odabasi, Mehmet; Mijakovic, Ivan; Pandit, Santosh
    Microbial adhesion and formation of biofilms cause a serious problem in several areas including but not limited to food spoilage, industrial corrosion and nosocomial infections. These microbial biofilms pose a serious threat to human health since microbial communities in the biofilm matrix are protected with exopolymeric substances and difficult to eradicate with antibiotics. Hence, the prevention of microbial adhesion followed by biofilm formation is one of the promising strategies to prevent these consequences. The attachment of antimicrobial agents, coatings of nanomaterials and synthesis of hybrid materials are widely used approach to develop surfaces having potential to hinder bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation. In this study, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is attached on p(HEMA-co-GMA) membranes to prevent the bacterial colonization. The attachment of EGCG to membranes was proved by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The synthesized membrane showed porous structure (SEM), and desirable swelling degree, which are ideal when it comes to the application in biotechnology and biomedicine. Furthermore, EGCG attached membrane showed significant potential to prevent the microbial colonization on the surface. The obtained results suggest that EGCG attached polymer could be used as an alternative approach to prevent the microbial colonization on the biomedical surfaces, food processing equipment as well as development of microbial resistant food packaging systems.
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    ?Lab-on-pol? colormatic sensor platforms: Melamine detection with color change on melamine imprinted membranes
    (Elsevier, 2023) Dikici, Emrah; Acet, Burcu Onal; Acet, Omur; Odabasi, Mehmet
    There is an urgent need to improve a specific, equipment-free and user friendly technique for detecting melamine in food samples. Here, melamine imprinted polymeric membranes were synthesized, and tested for selectivity in aqueous solutions against cyromazine used as competitor agent, and real milk samples spiked with melamine. Scanning electron microscope, atomic force microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray and optical profilometer devices were used for characterization. Fe+3 ions were used as marker to obtain color change based on melamine concentration. The color intensity on MIP membranes was monitored by means of a color analysis application (Image J software) via a smartphone. Some obtained results as fallows: Melamine binding to 3D cavities of membrane came true in about 20 min. The linear regression plot showed a correlation coefficient (R2) of 0.995 in the range of 10 mu M-50 mu M according to Beer Lambert's law. A low concentration of melamine, (e.g., 10 mu M) was determined in raw milk. Melamine imprinted polymeric membranes showed 7.575 times more sensitivity for melamine than cyromazine. Limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) were computed as 9.9 mu M and 30.2 mu M, respectively. Here, a new kind of smart polymer was designed, and successfully applied for the easy, portable and on-site colorimetric analysis via imprinted polymers, and named as lab-on-polsystem. HPLC analysis method was also used to validate this new analysis method.
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    Self-Assembled Short Peptide Nanostructures: ‘’Dipeptides’’
    (2023) Dikici, Emrah; Acet, Burcu Önal; Gök, Tuba; Acet, Ömür; Odabaşı, Mehmet
    Dipeptides are short peptide molecules formed by the peptide bond between two amino acids, and they play significant roles in various biological processes (such as protein synthesis, nutrient absorption, cellular signaling, immune response). Short peptides have a prominent place in the design of self-assembling materials. In particular, dipeptides have gained considerable attention in the field of biotechnology as a type of self-organizing nanostructure due to their low cost, simplicity of synthesis, biocompatibility, and tunability of functionality. However, there is limited knowledge about peptide and protein-based nanostructures in the literature. Therefore, more information is needed on dipeptide nanostructures, especially in terms of their potential applications for biomedical purposes. This review focuses on dipeptide nanostructures, particularly their potential uses in biomedical applications, and provides a broader perspective on the advantages, challenges, synthesis, interactions, and applications of these nanostructures.
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    Synthesis, Characterization, and Investigation of Corona Formation of Dipeptide-Based Nanomaterials
    (Mdpi, 2025) Dikici, Emrah; Acet, Burcu Onal; Bozdogan, Betuel; Acet, Omur; Halets-Bui, Inessa; Shcharbin, Dzmitry; Odabasi, Mehmet
    Peptide-based nanomaterials can be easily functionalized due to their functional groups, as well as being biocompatible, stable under physiological conditions, and nontoxic. Here, diphenylalanineamide-based nanomaterials (FFANMs) were synthesized, decorated with Ca2+ ions to set the surface charge, and characterized for possible use in gene delivery and drug release studies. FFANMs were characterized by SEM, TEM, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and LC-MS/MS. Corona formation and biocompatible studies were also carried out. Some of the data obtained are as follows: FFANMs have a diameter of approximately 87.93 nm. While the zeta potentials of FFANMs and Ca2+@FFANMs were -20.1 mV and +9.3 mV, respectively, after corona formation with HSA and IgG proteins, they were shifted to -7.6 mV and -3.7 mV, respectively. For gene delivery studies, zeta potentials of Ca2+@FFANMs and DNA interactions were also studied and found to shift to -9.7 mV. Cytotoxicity and biocompatibility studies of NMs were also studied on HeLa and HT29 cell lines, and decreases of about 5% and 10% in viability at the end of 24 h and 72 h incubation times were found. We think that the results obtained from this study will assist the groups working in the relevant field.
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    Things to Know and Latest Trends in the Design and Application of Nanoplatforms in Cancer Treatment
    (Springer, 2024) Yildirim, Metin; Acet, Burcu Onal; Dikici, Emrah; Odabasi, Mehmet; Acet, Omur
    Nanotechnology has a crucial potential in cancer treatment. Nowadays, the trend of materials science has also contributed to the development of new nanoscale carrier systems, especially for use in the therapy of cancer patients. Many nanocarriers have been developed and continue to be developed for cancer therapy. Nanocarrier-based systems are widely used in cancer imaging, diagnostics, and therapeutics due to its promising properties and potential to increase therapeutic efficacy. The design and use of nano-based delivery systems for cancer therapy are very promising for the future of cancer therapy. This review article has been presented to the literature in order to display the prominent trends in cancer treatment in recent years. For this purpose, key points in designing an ideal nanoplatforms, the latest important nanocarriers such as liposomes, dendrimers, DNA origami, metallic nanoparticles, responsive, smart, biodegradable and biocompatible nanocarriers, together with recent studies, future perspectives are presented.
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    α-Amylase Immobilized Composite Cryogels: Some Studies on Kinetic and Adsorption Factors
    (Springer, 2021) Acet, Omur; Inanan, Tulden; Acet, Burcu Onal; Dikici, Emrah; Odabasi, Mehmet
    Stability of enzymes is a significant factor for their industrial feasibility. alpha-Amylase is an important enzyme for some industries, i.e., textile, food, paper, and pharmaceutics. Pumice particles (PPa) are non-toxic, natural, and low-cost alternative adsorbents with high adsorption capacity. In this study, Cu2+ ions were attached to pumice particles (Cu2+-APPa). Then, Cu2+-APPa embedded composite cryogel was synthesized (Cu2+-APPaC) via polymerization of gel-forming agents at minus temperatures. Characterization studies of the Cu2+-APPaC cryogel column were performed by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Brunauer, Emmett, Teller (BET) method. The experiments were carried out in a continuous column system. alpha-Amylase was adsorbed onto Cu2+-APPaC cryogel with maximum amount of 858.7 mg/g particles at pH 4.0. Effects of pH and temperature on the activity profiles of the free and the immobilized alpha-amylase were investigated, and results indicate that immobilization did not alter the optimum pH and temperature values. k(cat) value of the immobilized alpha-amylase is higher than that of the free alpha-amylase while K-M value increases by immobilization. Storage and operational stabilities of the free and the immobilized alpha-amylase were determined for 35 days and for 20 runs, respectively.