The Preliminary Study on Preparation Technology of PolyHb-SOD-CATCA - The Effects of Different Extractants

Introduction: During the preparation of polyHb-SOD-CAT-CA, the lysate was extracted by toluene. However, due to its serious toxicity and potential application in the production of dangerous explosives, the use of toluene would likely be a restriction of the industrial development of polyHb-SOD-CAT-CA. So, selecting other extraction reagents as alternatives to toluene is necessary to promote the industrialization of polyHb-SOD-CAT-CA. Aims: The objective of this study is to investigate the application of several organic solvents extraction during polyHb-SOC-CAT-CA preparation process, which include n-haxane and diethyl ether, and also to compare with the existing toluene. Methods: After extraction with different extractants, the effects of studied organic extractant on the stability of hemoglobin and enzymes include SOD, CAT and CA through monitoring the property indexes include Hb concentration, MetHb content, oxygen affinity of Hb, enzymes activities and so on. Results: The P50 and Hill coefficient of n-hexane group were higher than that in diethyl ether group and toluene group. The MetHb contents, Hb recoveries and enzymes recoveries of n-hexane group and toluene group were much better than that in diethyl ether group. The SOD activity recovery rate in n-hexane experimental group was slightly lower than that in toluene group. However, the CAT and CA recovery rate of n-hexane group was higher than that in toluene group. Conclusion: The results of this study suggested that the effects of n-hexane on the properties stability and productivity of polyHb-SOD-CAT-CA were nearly similar with that of toluene, indicating potential reliability and feasibility of n-hexane in the future research and development of polyHb- SOD-CAT-CA.