Mechanistic insights into lysozyme interaction with MWCNTs and cholinium-based ionic liquids: A tripartite IL–NP–protein interaction study supported by molecular dynamics simulations

Pannuru Venkatesu; Pannuru Kiran Kumar; Indrani Jha; Anjeeta Rani; Sahil Kohli; Sheldon Sookai; Indra Bahadur; Latifa Négadi

doi:10.1039/d6cp01082b

January 1, 2026Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics

Mechanistic insights into lysozyme interaction with MWCNTs and cholinium-based ionic liquids: A tripartite IL–NP–protein interaction study supported by molecular dynamics simulations

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This research aims to elucidate the interactions between ionic liquids, nanoparticles, and proteins to improve biocatalytic and biosensing applications.
Analyzed lysozyme interactions with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and cholinium-based ionic liquids through molecular dynamics simulations.
Assessed cooperative and antagonistic effects on protein stability and activity.
Utilized various computational techniques to model and predict interaction outcomes.
Identified significant cooperative effects between ionic liquids and nanoparticles on lysozyme stability.
Demonstrated enhanced catalytic activity of lysozyme in the presence of specific ionic liquids.
Quantified interactions revealing key molecular factors driving efficacy in biocatalytic contexts.

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Explores the impact of ionic liquids and nanoparticles on protein interactions, indicating implications for biocatalysis and nanobiotechnology.

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An improved understanding of the cooperative and antagonistic impacts of ionic liquids (ILs) and nanoparticles (NPs) on proteins is necessary for the progress of biocatalysis, biosensing and nanobiotechnology. Here we,...

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