2011 | Rabe, Michael; Verdes, Dorinel; Seeger, Stefan
In 2011, Rabe, Verdes, and Seeger reviewed the mechanisms and factors influencing protein adsorption at solid surfaces. Protein adsorption is a common phenomenon in biological processes and has significant implications in biomedical and analytical applications. Despite progress, there is still debate on the mechanisms behind phenomena like structural rearrangements, cooperative adsorption, overshooting kinetics, and protein aggregation. The review discusses experimental, computational, and mathematical approaches to understanding these processes. Key factors include external parameters (temperature, pH, ionic strength), protein properties (size, charge, structure), and surface properties (energy, charge, morphology). Protein adsorption behavior varies depending on these factors, with proteins often undergoing conformational changes and orientational adjustments upon adsorption. The review highlights the complexity of protein adsorption, including cooperative effects, lateral interactions, and the influence of surface charge and hydrophobicity. It also discusses the role of electrostatic interactions, the impact of ionic strength, and the use of computational models to simulate protein behavior at interfaces. The review emphasizes the importance of understanding protein adsorption for applications in biotechnology, medicine, and analytical sciences. It also addresses the challenges in designing protein-resistant materials and the potential of computational methods in studying protein adsorption. The review concludes that protein adsorption is a complex process influenced by multiple factors, and further research is needed to fully understand its mechanisms and implications.In 2011, Rabe, Verdes, and Seeger reviewed the mechanisms and factors influencing protein adsorption at solid surfaces. Protein adsorption is a common phenomenon in biological processes and has significant implications in biomedical and analytical applications. Despite progress, there is still debate on the mechanisms behind phenomena like structural rearrangements, cooperative adsorption, overshooting kinetics, and protein aggregation. The review discusses experimental, computational, and mathematical approaches to understanding these processes. Key factors include external parameters (temperature, pH, ionic strength), protein properties (size, charge, structure), and surface properties (energy, charge, morphology). Protein adsorption behavior varies depending on these factors, with proteins often undergoing conformational changes and orientational adjustments upon adsorption. The review highlights the complexity of protein adsorption, including cooperative effects, lateral interactions, and the influence of surface charge and hydrophobicity. It also discusses the role of electrostatic interactions, the impact of ionic strength, and the use of computational models to simulate protein behavior at interfaces. The review emphasizes the importance of understanding protein adsorption for applications in biotechnology, medicine, and analytical sciences. It also addresses the challenges in designing protein-resistant materials and the potential of computational methods in studying protein adsorption. The review concludes that protein adsorption is a complex process influenced by multiple factors, and further research is needed to fully understand its mechanisms and implications.