This study describes the development, optimization, and evaluation of a novel  composite  imprinted  polymer, on  the  basis  of  magnetic  halloysite   nanotubes  (MHNTs-MIPs) using “Quality by Design (QbD)” approach combining computer simulation and response surface methodology. Norfloxacin, methacrylic acid, and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate were used as template, functional monomer and cross-linker, respectively. As a comparison, two MHNTs-MIPs have been prepared with the most suitable functional monomer methacrylic acid (MAA) along with acrylamide (AM). To explain the adsorption behavior, adsorption kinetics and isotherms were studied. Magnetic halloysite nanotubes molecularly imprinted polymers prepared from MAA (MHNTs-MIP1) displayed a high adsorption capacity (349 µg mg-1) toward NOR. A magnetic imprinting  solid phase extraction method  coupled  with  high  performance  liquid  chromatography  (MHNTs-MISPE-HPLC-UV) was  developed  for  the  determination of NOR  in  serum  and  water samples, by applying MHNTs-MIP as a sorbent. The recoveries from 83.76% to 103.30% in water and from 90.46% to 99.78% in serum were obtained. Besides remarquable mechanical properties and specific recognition of MHNTs-MIP toward template molecule. It could be also collected and separated fastly by external magnetic field. Moreover, MHNTs-MIPs could be reused for several cycles with the recovery range from 83.25% to 100.96% for  water sample and from 85.65% to 100.33% for serum sample. These analytical results of serum and  water samples showed that the proposed method based on MHNTs-MIPs is applicable for fast and selective extraction of therapeutic agents from biological fluids and environmental water.

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QbD Approach by Computer Aided Design and Response Surface Methodology for Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Based on Magnetic Halloysite Nanotubes for Extraction of Norfloxacin from Real Samples

Thiourea derivatives acting as functional monomers of As(Ш) molecular imprinted polymers: A theoretical and experimental study on binding mechanisms.

Affinity chromatography is a well-known method dependent on molecular recognition and is used to purify biomolecules by mimicking the specific interactions between the biomolecules and their substrates. Enzyme substrates, cofactors, antigens, and inhibitors are generally utilized as bioligands in affinity chromatography. However, their cost, instability, and leakage problems are the main drawbacks of these bioligands. Biomimetic affinity ligands can recognize their target molecules with high selectivity. Their cost-effectiveness and chemical and biological stabilities make these antibody analogs favorable candidates for affinity chromatography applications. Biomimetics applies to nature and aims to develop nanodevices, processes, and nanomaterials. Today, biomimetics provides a design approach to the biomimetic affinity ligands with the aid of computational methods, rational design, and other approaches to meet the requirements of the bioligands and improve the downstream process. This review highlighted the recent trends in designing biomimetic affinity ligands and summarized their binding interactions with the target molecules with computational approaches.

Inspirations of Biomimetic Affinity Ligands: A Review

Zhen Hao Tong

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