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ArticleThe protein journal2026

Improvement of the Purification Process for Earthworm DNase and Cytotoxicity Analysis.

Zhiqiang Zhu, Xiuwei Wang, Zhen Gua

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Zhiqiang ZhuTranslational Medicine Research Laboratory, Capital Institute of Pediatrics (Capital Center for Children's Health, Capital Medical University), 327 Room, 3Rd Floor, Research Building, 2 Yabao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China. zzhq8888@126.com.
Xiuwei WangTranslational Medicine Research Laboratory, Capital Institute of Pediatrics (Capital Center for Children's Health, Capital Medical University), 327 Room, 3Rd Floor, Research Building, 2 Yabao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China.
Zhen GuaTranslational Medicine Research Laboratory, Capital Institute of Pediatrics (Capital Center for Children's Health, Capital Medical University), 327 Room, 3Rd Floor, Research Building, 2 Yabao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China.

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Research on the Effects of Earthworms Expectorant Preparations on the Proliferation of Respiratory Epithelial Cells and the Secretion of Inflammatory Factor JJ2015-47
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Abstract

objectivesDeoxyribonuclease (DNase) is widely used in treating obstructed purulent sputum drainage caused by bronchiectasis, lung abscess, cystic fibrosis, and atelectasis and inhibits biofilm formation.

methodsThis study optimized the earthworm DNase extraction process. Tissue homogenates were prepared using mechanical homogenization, followed by isoelectric precipitation and acetone precipitation. Crude earthworm extracts (EWE) were purified by ion exchange chromatography. DNase activity was evaluated by Bradford assay and UV absorption method.

resultsMethod 1 took 42-45 h, while method 2 took 15-18 h. The specific activity of EWE1 was 677.48 ± 52.84 U/mg. The specific activity of EWE2 was 622.03 ± 49.76 U/mg. Following weak cation exchange chromatography and heparin affinity chromatography, the enzyme activity of the extract was 4443.33 ± 266.59 U/mg. The minimum working concentration was 1.88 µg/mL.

conclusionThe improved extraction process markedly reduced the preparation time and enhanced DNase specific activity of earthworm extract.

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DeoxyribonucleasesOligochaetaAnimalsChromatography, Ion ExchangeDeoxyribonucleasesDeoxyribonucleaseDNAEarthwormsEnzyme activity

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