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Lin X, Fan Y, Li L, Chen J, Huang S, Yue W, Wu X. The Protective Effects of Silkworm ( Bombyx mori) Pupae Peptides on UV-Induced Skin Photoaging in Mice. Foods 2024; 13:1971. [PMID: 38998477 PMCID: PMC11241504 DOI: 10.3390/foods13131971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Silkworm (Bombyx mori) pupae are popular edible insects with high nutritional and therapeutic value. Currently, there is growing interest in the comprehensive application of silkworm pupae. In this study, peptides that exhibited anti-photoaging activity were obtained from silkworm pupae protein, aiming to investigate the protective effects and potential mechanisms of silkworm pupae peptides (SPPs) on skin photoaging. The results showed that SPPs were composed of 900 short peptides and could effectively alleviate skin photoaging progression. They significantly eliminated excessive production of ROS and MDA; meanwhile, they also renovated the antioxidant enzyme activities. The biomarkers related to collagen synthesis and degradation, including hydroxyproline, interstitial collagenase, and gelatinase, demonstrated that SPPs could suppress collagen degradation. Histopathological results showed that SPPs could reduce the inflammatory infiltrate and the thickness of the dermis and epidermis, as well as increase the collagen bundles and muscle fibers. The histopathological and biochemical results confirmed that SPPs could alleviate photoaging by inhibiting abnormal skin changes, reducing oxidative stress, and immune suppression. Overall, these data prove the protective effects of SPPs against the photoaging process, suggesting their potential as an active ingredient in skin photoaging prevention and therapy.
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- Xiao Lin
- Medical School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; (X.L.); (L.L.); (S.H.)
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; (Y.F.); (J.C.); (W.Y.)
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- Medical School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; (X.L.); (L.L.); (S.H.)
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; (Y.F.); (J.C.); (W.Y.)
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- Medical School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; (X.L.); (L.L.); (S.H.)
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; (Y.F.); (J.C.); (W.Y.)
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; (Y.F.); (J.C.); (W.Y.)
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Li H, Niu J, Wang X, Niu M, Liao C. The Contribution of Antimicrobial Peptides to Immune Cell Function: A Review of Recent Advances. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2278. [PMID: 37765247 PMCID: PMC10535326 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15092278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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The development of novel antimicrobial agents to replace antibiotics has become urgent due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), widely distributed in all kingdoms of life, present strong antimicrobial activity against a variety of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. The potential of AMPs as new alternatives to antibiotics has gradually attracted considerable interest. In addition, AMPs exhibit strong anticancer potential as well as anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activity. Many studies have provided evidence that AMPs can recruit and activate immune cells, controlling inflammation. This review highlights the scientific literature focusing on evidence for the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of different AMPs in immune cells, including macrophages, monocytes, lymphocytes, mast cells, dendritic cells, neutrophils, and eosinophils. A variety of immunomodulatory characteristics, including the abilities to activate and differentiate immune cells, change the content and expression of inflammatory mediators, and regulate specific cellular functions and inflammation-related signaling pathways, are summarized and discussed in detail. This comprehensive review contributes to a better understanding of the role of AMPs in the regulation of the immune system and provides a reference for the use of AMPs as novel anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of various inflammatory diseases.
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- Hanxiao Li
- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Live Carrier Biomaterial and Anmal Disease Prevention and Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China; (H.L.); (J.N.)
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- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Live Carrier Biomaterial and Anmal Disease Prevention and Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China; (H.L.); (J.N.)
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- College of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China;
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China;
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- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Live Carrier Biomaterial and Anmal Disease Prevention and Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China; (H.L.); (J.N.)
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Fu Y, Luo F, Ma L, Dai H, Wang H, Chen H, Zhu H, Yu Y, Hou Y, Zhang Y. The moisture adsorption, caking, and flowability of silkworm pupae peptide powders: The impacts of anticaking agents. Food Chem 2023; 419:135989. [PMID: 37027977 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.135989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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This study aimed to explore the impacts of different anticaking agents on the moisture adsorption, caking, and flowability of silkworm pupae peptide powders (SPPP). The characteristics of water distributions in SPPP with anticaking agents were investigated by LF NMR. The morphological observation of powders was analyzed by scanning electron microscope. Moisture sorption curves and moisture sorption isotherm curves indicated that calcium stearate, silicon dioxide and calcium silicate of 20 % reduced hygroscopicity and increased critical relative humidity. The angle of repose analysis revealed that anticaking agents could also increase flowability (45°-49°). LF NMR analysis indicated that anticaking agents reduced the moisture adsorption ability of SPPP. Scanning electron microscope observations demonstrated different shapes and surface morphology of SPPP using different anticaking agents. Notably, silicon dioxide served as the most effective anticaking agent by forming a physical barrier. Overall, anticaking agents can effectively delay moisture adsorption and deliquescence of SPPP by different anticaking fashions.
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- Yu Fu
- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Biological Science Research Center, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Li Z, He Y, He H, Zhou W, Li M, Lu A, Che T, Shen S. Purification identification and function analysis of ACE inhibitory peptide from Ulva prolifera protein. Food Chem 2023; 401:134127. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Mahanta DK, Komal J, Samal I, Bhoi TK, Dubey VK, Pradhan K, Nekkanti A, Gouda MNR, Saini V, Negi N, Bhateja S, Jat HK, Jeengar D. Nutritional aspects and dietary benefits of "Silkworms": Current scenario and future outlook. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1121508. [PMID: 36742434 PMCID: PMC9892554 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1121508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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In the current scenario, it is estimated that by 2050, there will be an additional 2.5 billion people and a 70% increase in food demand. Crop yields are not increasing fast enough to support global needs, and world agriculture is facing several serious challenges. Therefore, insects can be a nutritious alternative to meet the ever-increasing food demand in the present and future. The majority of insect consumption occurs in developing countries, with approximately 1,900 insect species consumed worldwide. Food and feed derived from them are of high quality, have a high feed conversion ratio and emit a low level of greenhouse gases. Among insects silkworms are beneficial to humans, not only because of their high nutritional value, but also because of their several pharmacological properties. Silkworm eggs, larvae, and pupae contains high amount of proteins, oils, minerals, vitamins, and several other beneficial components which are nutritious as well as have positive effect on human health. Studies have shown that silkworm pupae protect the liver, enhance immunity, inhibit apoptosis, inhibit cancer, inhibit tumor growth, inhibit microbial growth, regulate blood glucose and blood lipids, and lower blood pressure. This review paper summerized the nutritional value of different life stages of silkworm, nutritional comparison of silkworm with the major human foods, and the effects of silkworm consumption on human health, thus ittargets to generate interest toward in sericulture and improve human health by using silkworm as a nutritious food and attain sustainability in food and nutritional security.
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- Deepak Kumar Mahanta
- Department of Entomology, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur, Bihar, India
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- Department of Entomology, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Entomology, Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha, India
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- Forest Protection Division, ICFRE – Arid Forest Research Institute (AFRI), Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Entomology, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur, Bihar, India
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- Department of Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, India
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- Department of Entomology, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, India
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- Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Seed Science and Technology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, India
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- Department of Entomology, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, India
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- Department of Entomology, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Entomology, Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Durgapur, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Entomology, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India
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Zhou Y, Wang D, Zhou S, Duan H, Guo J, Yan W. Nutritional Composition, Health Benefits, and Application Value of Edible Insects: A Review. Foods 2022; 11:3961. [PMID: 36553703 PMCID: PMC9777846 DOI: 10.3390/foods11243961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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For thousands of years, edible insects have been used as food to alleviate hunger and improve malnutrition. Some insects have also been used as medicines because of their therapeutic properties. This is not only due to the high nutritional value of edible insects, but more importantly, the active substances from edible insects have a variety of biofunctional activities. In this paper, we described and summarized the nutritional composition of edible insects and discussed the biological functions of edible insects and their potential benefits for human health. A summary analysis of the findings for each active function confirms that edible insects have the potential to develop functional foods and medicines that are beneficial to humans. In addition, we analyzed the issues that need to be considered in the application of edible insects and the current status of edible insects in food and pharmaceutical applications. We concluded with a discussion of regulations related to edible insects and an outlook on future research and applications of edible insects. By analyzing the current state of research on edible insects, we aim to raise awareness of the use of edible insects to improve human health and thus promote their better use and development.
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- Yaxi Zhou
- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, No.18, Chaoyang District 3, Futou, Beijing 100023, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functional Food, College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, 197 North Tucheng West Road, Beijing 100023, China
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- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, No.18, Chaoyang District 3, Futou, Beijing 100023, China
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- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, No.18, Chaoyang District 3, Futou, Beijing 100023, China
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- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, No.18, Chaoyang District 3, Futou, Beijing 100023, China
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- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, No.18, Chaoyang District 3, Futou, Beijing 100023, China
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- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, No.18, Chaoyang District 3, Futou, Beijing 100023, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functional Food, College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University, 197 North Tucheng West Road, Beijing 100023, China
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Tenebrio molitor Proteins-Derived DPP-4 Inhibitory Peptides: Preparation, Identification, and Molecular Binding Mechanism. Foods 2022; 11:foods11223626. [PMID: 36429217 PMCID: PMC9689682 DOI: 10.3390/foods11223626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Inhibition of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) is an effective way to control blood glucose in diabetic patients. Tenebrio (T.) molitor is an edible insect containing abundant protein. T. molitor protein-derived peptides can suppress the DPP-4 activity. However, the amino acid sequence and binding mechanism of these DPP-4 inhibitory peptides remain unclear. This study used the flavourzyme for T. molitor protein hydrolysis, identified the released peptides with DPP-4 inhibitory effect, and investigated the binding interactions of these peptides with DPP-4. The results showed that flavourzyme efficiently hydrolyzed the T. molitor protein, as demonstrated by the high degree of hydrolysis, disappearance of protein bands in SDS-PAGE, and changes to protein structure. The 4-h flavourzyme hydrolysates showed a good inhibitory effect on DPP-4 (IC50 value of 1.64 mg/mL). The fragment of 1000-3000 Da accounted for 10.39% of the total peptides, but showed the strongest inhibitory effect on DPP-4. The peptides LPDQWDWR and APPDGGFWEWGD were identified from this fraction, and their IC50 values against DPP-4 were 0.15 and 1.03 mg/mL, respectively. Molecular docking showed that these two peptides interacted with the DPP-4 active site via hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic interactions, salt bridge formation, π-cation interactions, and π-π stacking. Our findings indicated that T. molitor protein-derived peptides could be used as natural DPP-4 inhibitors.
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Wang S, Niu L, Zhou B, Peng Y, Yang X, Shen Y, Li S. Drying methods affect physicochemical and functional characteristics of Clanis Bilineata Tingtauica Mell protein. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1053422. [DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1053422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Clanis Bilineata Tingtauica Mell Protein (CBTMP) was a kind of natural full-price protein which has a bright application prospect in the food industry. Since the functional properties of protein can be significantly affected by drying method, this study aims to explore the effect of different drying methods, namely freeze drying (FD), vacuum drying (VD),and hot-air drying (HD) on the structure and functional properties of CBTMP. The results showed that the degree of oxidation of CBTMP was found to be in the following order: HD > VD > FD. Functional characteristics revealed that the CBTMP prepared by VD had relatively high foaming ability (150.24 ± 5.34°C) among three drying methods. However, the stability of emulsion and rheological properties prepared by FD was superior to other samples. Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) showed CBTMP made by HD had the relatively good thermal stability (Tp = 91.49 ± 0.19 °C), followed by VD and FD. Digestive properties reflected that heating treatment could significantly increase its degree of hydrolysis in vitro. To sum up, the research could provide experimental guidance and theoretical support for the preparation method and utilization of CBTMP.
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Tang Y, Yang S, Lin L, Zheng Z, Sun S, Zhou C, Hong P, Qian ZJ. Pentapeptide AYP from Isochrysis Zhanjiangensis Exhibits Antiangiogenic Activity in HT1080 Cells and HUVECs by Suppressing Migration and Invasion In Vitro. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:8481-8491. [PMID: 35770804 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c02813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microalgae are important biological sources of marine active peptides and renewable biological resources. Isochrysis zhanjiangensis has been widely used in biological ultrafiltration membranes and aquaculture. However, there are relatively few studies on its component structure and diverse activities. In this study, the mechanism of action of previously isolated pentapeptides (AYP, Ala-Tyr-Ala-Pro-Glu) on inflammation and tumor angiogenesis was evaluated. The results showed that AYP could effectively inhibit the invasion and migration of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and HT1080 cells by downregulating the expression of MMP-2/-9, independent of cytotoxicity. Especially after 100 μM AYP treatment, the ability to inhibit migration was about 67.7% ± 1.9 for HT1080 cells and 63.6% ± 1.3 for HUVECs, respectively. In addition, the activity of iNOS and COX-2 was decreased by inhibiting the oversecretion of VEGF in HT1080 cells induced by CoCl2 and the activation of VEGFR-2 in HUVECs and by regulating PI3K/AKT and Ras/MAPK signaling pathways. It can prevent inflammation and block tumor angiogenesis. Therefore, AYP is expected to become a drug or functional food to prevent and treat tumor angiogenesis.
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- Yanfei Tang
- School of Chemistry and Environment, College of Food Science and Technology, Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment, College of Food Science and Technology, Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
- Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Zhanjiang 524025, China
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Products Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Products Processing Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment, College of Food Science and Technology, Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment, College of Food Science and Technology, Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment, College of Food Science and Technology, Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment, College of Food Science and Technology, Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
- Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Zhanjiang 524025, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment, College of Food Science and Technology, Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
- Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Zhanjiang 524025, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment, College of Food Science and Technology, Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
- Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Zhanjiang 524025, China
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Cai B, Chen H, Wan P, Luo L, Ye Z, Huang J, Chen D, Pan J. Isolation and identification of immunomodulatory peptides from the protein hydrolysate of tuna trimmings (Thunnas albacares). Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Silkworm Pupae: A Functional Food with Health Benefits for Humans. Foods 2022; 11:foods11111594. [PMID: 35681343 PMCID: PMC9180533 DOI: 10.3390/foods11111594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Silkworm pupae are insects that are beneficial to human health, not only for their high nutritional value but, more importantly, for the variety of pharmacological functions they can perform when consumed. Currently, there is a lot of interest in the pharmaceutical applications of silkworm pupae. In recent years, the biological functions of domestic silkworm pupae have gradually been identified and confirmed, especially for their beneficial effects on human health. Studies have found that silkworm pupae have positive effects on liver protection, immune enhancement, antiapoptosis, antitumour, antibacterial, regulation of blood glucose and blood lipids, and lowering of blood pressure. However, the pharmacological mechanisms and systemic safety of silkworm pupae have not been systematically evaluated. In this paper, the nutritional composition of the pupae of the domestic silkworm is first summarised. The pharmacological functions of silkworm pupae and their components are then classified, and their mechanisms of occurrence are described. In addition, we provide a preliminary evaluation of the safety of silkworm pupae, analyse their application prospects, and suggest future directions for further pharmacological function studies. The aim is to generate interest in the promotion of human health through the use of silkworm pupae.
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López EC, Eberhardt A, Marino F, Mammarella EJ, Sihufe GA, Manzo RM. Physicochemical characterisation of ACE‐inhibitory and antioxidant peptides from Alcalase
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whey protein hydrolysates using fractionation strategies. INT J DAIRY TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/1471-0307.12872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Emilse C López
- Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química (INTEC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) Universidad Nacional del Litoral (UNL) Güemes 3450 Santa Fe S3000GLN Argentina
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- Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química (INTEC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) Universidad Nacional del Litoral (UNL) Güemes 3450 Santa Fe S3000GLN Argentina
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- Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química (INTEC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) Universidad Nacional del Litoral (UNL) Güemes 3450 Santa Fe S3000GLN Argentina
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- Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química (INTEC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) Universidad Nacional del Litoral (UNL) Güemes 3450 Santa Fe S3000GLN Argentina
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- Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química (INTEC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) Universidad Nacional del Litoral (UNL) Güemes 3450 Santa Fe S3000GLN Argentina
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- Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química (INTEC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) Universidad Nacional del Litoral (UNL) Güemes 3450 Santa Fe S3000GLN Argentina
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Sadat A, Biswas T, Cardoso MH, Mondal R, Ghosh A, Dam P, Nesa J, Chakraborty J, Bhattacharjya D, Franco OL, Gangopadhyay D, Mandal AK. Silkworm pupae as a future food with nutritional and medicinal benefits. Curr Opin Food Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2022.100818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Wang S, Zhou B, Shen Y, Wang Y, Peng Y, Niu L, Yang X, Li S. Effect of ultrasonic pretreatment on the emulsification properties of Clanis Bilineata Tingtauica Mell protein. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2021; 80:105823. [PMID: 34749046 PMCID: PMC8585653 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2021.105823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Clanis Bilineata Tingtauica Mell Protein (CBTMP) is a naturally high-quality insect protein resource, while its poor emulsification has limited its application in food industry. In order to change the present situation, in this research, the ultrasonic pretreatment (0 W, 200 W, 400 W, 600 W, and 800 W) method was used to improve the emulsification properties of CBTMP. Results indicated that ultrasound treatment especially at 400 W could significantly change the particle sizes, further increase the content of sulfhydryl group and surface hydrophobicity. The emulsification properties of emulsions were enhanced (from 4.16 ± 1.07 m2/g to 27.62 ± 2.20 m2/g) by sonicated CBTMP solution. Moreover, the physical stability of the emulsions to salt stress and centrifugation treatment was also promoted. Additionally, rheology revealed that a stronger network was formed at 400 W and all samples exhibited frequency-dependent and amplitude-dependent properties. The experiment demonstrated that ultrasound pretreatment was an effective means to improve the emulsification properties of CBTMP and it could provide a promising perspective for the application of CBTMP in food industry.
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- Shuya Wang
- Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering, Ministry of Education, Hubei University of Technology/School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering, Ministry of Education, Hubei University of Technology/School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 511442, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 511442, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 511442, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 511442, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 511442, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering, Ministry of Education, Hubei University of Technology/School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education/Key Laboratory for Agricultural Products Processing of Anhui Province, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China.
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Udenigwe CC, Abioye RO, Okagu IU, Obeme-Nmom JI. Bioaccessibility of bioactive peptides: recent advances and perspectives. Curr Opin Food Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2021.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Purification and Identification of Novel Antioxidant Peptides from Enzymatically Hydrolysed Samia ricini Pupae. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26092588. [PMID: 33946694 PMCID: PMC8124966 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26092588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The emergence of excessive free radicals leads to the destruction of various systems within the body. These free radicals also affect nutritional values, color, taste, and emit an odor akin to rancid food. Most food industries use synthetic antioxidants, such as BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) or BHA (butylated hydroxy anisole). However, high doses of these can be harmful to our health. Therefore, an antioxidant compounds, such as bioactive peptides from edible animals or plants, have emerged to be a very promising alternative as they reduce potential side effects. This study focused on the purification and identification of antioxidant peptides from protein hydrolysates of wild silkworm pupae (Samia ricini). Antioxidant peptides were purified from the hydrolysate by ultrafiltration and RP-HPLC. The results showed that protein hydrolysate from S. ricini pupae by trypsin with a molecular weight lower than 3 kDa and highly hydrophobic property, exhibited strong DPPH radical scavenging activity and chelating activity. Further identification of peptides from the fraction with the highest antioxidant activity was carried out using LC-MS/MS. Three novel peptides, i.e., Met-Ley-Ile-Ile-Ile-Met-Arg, Leu-Asn-Lys-Asp-Leu-Met-Arg, and Glu-Asn-Ile-Ile-Leu-Phe-Arg, were identified. The results of this study indicated that the protein hydrolysate from S. ricini pupae possessed potent biological activity, and the novel antioxidant peptides could be utilized to develop health-related antioxidants in food industry.
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Tacias-Pascacio VG, Morellon-Sterling R, Siar EH, Tavano O, Berenguer-Murcia Á, Fernandez-Lafuente R. Use of Alcalase in the production of bioactive peptides: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 165:2143-2196. [PMID: 33091472 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.10.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 136] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This review aims to cover the uses of the commercially available protease Alcalase in the production of biologically active peptides since 2010. Immobilization of Alcalase has also been reviewed, as immobilization of the enzyme may improve the final reaction design enabling the use of more drastic conditions and the reuse of the biocatalyst. That way, this review presents the production, via Alcalase hydrolysis of different proteins, of peptides with antioxidant, angiotensin I-converting enzyme inhibitory, metal binding, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities (among other bioactivities) and peptides that improve the functional, sensory and nutritional properties of foods. Alcalase has proved to be among the most efficient proteases for this goal, using different protein sources, being especially interesting the use of the protein residues from food industry as feedstock, as this also solves nature pollution problems. Very interestingly, the bioactivities of the protein hydrolysates further improved when Alcalase is used in a combined way with other proteases both in a sequential way or in a simultaneous hydrolysis (something that could be related to the concept of combi-enzymes), as the combination of proteases with different selectivities and specificities enable the production of a larger amount of peptides and of a smaller size.
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Affiliation(s)
- Veymar G Tacias-Pascacio
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Nutrición y Alimentos, Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas, Lib. Norte Pte. 1150, 29039 Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico; Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Carretera Panamericana Km. 1080, 29050 Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Biocatálisis, ICP-CSIC, Campus UAM-CSIC, Madrid, Spain; Equipe TEPA, Laboratoire LNTA, INATAA, Université des Frères Mentouri Constantine 1, Constantine 25000, Algeria
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- Faculty of Nutrition, Alfenas Federal Univ., 700 Gabriel Monteiro da Silva St, Alfenas, MG 37130-000, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica e Instituto Universitario de Materiales, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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- Departamento de Biocatálisis, ICP-CSIC, Campus UAM-CSIC, Madrid, Spain; Center of Excellence in Bionanoscience Research, Member of the External Scientific Advisory Board, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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