The apparent solubilities of various proteins (14,000 to 670,000 daltons) were measured in the presence of polyethylene glycols (PEGS) of different sizes. All of the solubility curves, determined by measur ing the protein concentration in the supernate of centrifuged mixtures, exhibited the characteristic linear dependence of log S (g/liter) on PEG concentration (%, w/v). For human albumin in P...

By using a cosolvent self-assembly approach, the emission of multi-micelle aggregates from star copolymer unimolecular micelles is enhanced greatly through restriction of concentration self-quenching and intermolecular aggregation of a conjugated polymer core, due to the existence of a PEG shell of HCP-star-PEG unimolecular micelles.

Background: Colonoscopy is the preferred procedure for diagnosis of large-bowel diseases in dogs. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is the most commonly used laxative for colonic cleansing. Senna has been used in traditional medicine as a laxative and an aid to treat constipation. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of senna as an alternative or adjunct to polyethylene glycol s...

Phosphofructokinase (PFK) is regulated by multiple mechanisms, one of these being changes in the polymerization state of the enzyme which is influenced by enzyme concentration. To better understand the regulation of PFK in vivo, the present study monitored the effects of changing enzyme concentration and of protein crowding on enzyme activity and properties. Purified PFK from white muscle of ra...

Competitive adsorption kinetics between thiolated polyethylene glycol (SH-PEG) and mercaptopropionic acid (MPA) on gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs) were studied using a prototype physical characterization approach that combines dynamic light scattering (DLS) and electrospray differential mobility analysis (ES-DMA). The change in hydrodynamic particle size (intensity average) due to the formation of ...

To assess the biological activity and tolerability of pegylated recombinant native human leptin (PEG-OB), 30 obese men (mean body mass index, 33.9 kg/m2) were randomized to a double-blind treatment with weekly sc injections of 20 mg PEG-OB or placebo for 12 weeks, in addition to a hypocaloric diet (deficit, 2 MJ/day). Body composition, energy expenditure, and metabolic parameters were measured ...

Concentration of polyethylene glycol (PEG) has been measured satisfactorily using only 0.25 ml of intestinal aspirate (containing approximately 2.5 mg/l PEG). Hyden's turbidimetric assay was modified by reading turbidity at 420 mmu. The addition of extra protein was found to facilitate filtration after protein precipitation.

Precipitation profiles of phosphofructokinase, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase have been established in the range of 0-16% PEG at different pH values. Precipitation generally occurred between narrow limits of polyethylene glycol. The polymer concentration needed to reach any level of enzyme precipitation is dependent on pH. Particular conditions (% PEG and...

Synthetic hydrogels formed from poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) are widely used to study how cells interact with their extracellular matrix. These in vivo-like 3D environments provide a basis for tissue engineering and cell therapies but also research into fundamental biological questions disease modeling. The physical properties of PEG can be modulated mechanical cues encapsulated cells; however, ...

BACKGROUND Non-ionic surfactants such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) can increase the glucose yield obtained from enzymatic saccharification of lignocellulosic substrates. Various explanations behind this effect include the ability of PEG to increase the stability of the cellulases, decrease non-productive cellulase adsorption to the substrate, and increase the desorption of enzymes from the subs...