ISSN:
1573-904X
Keywords:
interleukin 1β (IL-1β)
;
protein stability
;
analytical methodology
;
aggregation
;
denaturation
;
autoxidation
;
deamidation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The thermal stability of IL-1β in aqueous solution as a function of temperature (5–60°C), pH (2–9), buffer (acetate, citrate, tris, and phosphate), and cyroprotectants (sugars, HSA) was investigated in this study. The analytical methodologies included RP-HPLC, SEC, ELISA, IEF-PAGE, SDS-PAGE, and bioassay. The degradation and inactivation of IL-1β at or above 39°C were attributed to autoxidation of the two cysteine residues in the denatured protein, followed by hydrophobic/covalent aggregation and precipitation. At or below 30°C, IEF- and SDS-PAGE results suggest a possible deamidation reaction. The difference in mechanism of degradation precludes the prediction of formulation shelf life from accelerated temperature data. Nonetheless, the good stability observed at 5°C suggests that a solution formulation may be feasible for IL-1β.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1015851228163
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