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Zhang J, Fan M, Tang J, Lin X, Liu G, Wen C, Xu X. Possibility and challenge of plant-derived ferritin cages encapsulated polyphenols in the precise nutrition field. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 275:133579. [PMID: 38964678 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
Abstract
Polyphenols have attracted extensive attention due to their rich functional activities, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor. However, the low solubility and poor stability limit their bioavailability and functional activities. Plant-derived ferritin cages have a unique hollow cage structure that can embed polyphenols to improve their unfavorable properties. Therefore, it is essential to adequately elaborate and summarize plant-derived ferritin cages to maximize their potential benefits in nutritional interventions. This review focuses on the fundamental properties of plant-derived ferritin cages, including the preparation process, purification technology, identification methods, and structural and functional properties. The relevant research on ferritin cages in polyphenol delivery has been summarized, including the delivery of water/lipid soluble polyphenols, modification of ferritin cages, and the interaction between polyphenols and ferritin cages. The research progress, shortcomings and prospects of plant-derived ferritin cages in precise nutrition are introduced. In addition, the relevant research on ferritin in immune response and protein engineering is also discussed to provide the theoretical basis for applying plant-derived ferritin cages in many frontier fields.
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- Jixian Zhang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China; Guangling College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China.
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Xu Q, Yang S, Zhang K, Liu Y, Li L, Qu S. Enhanced antibacterial activity of bovine milk exosome-based drug formulation against bacterial pathogens. Food Chem 2024; 447:139034. [PMID: 38493686 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Milk is not only a source of nutrients, but also contains exosomes (Exo) that can serve as a vehicle for drug delivery. Here, we obtained bovine milk Exo using three efficient methods, demonstrating high quality for commercial production. The optimized Exo displayed a size of 105.2 nm and an entrapment efficiency of 88.4 %. The Exo has been functionalized with a combination therapy comprising isobavachalcone (IS) and polymyxin B (PB), referred to as IP-Exo. The antibacterial efficacy of IP-Exo was significantly enhanced, enabling the elimination of 99 % of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial pathogens in 4 h. Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy images demonstrated that the drug combination led to the complete dismantling of the bacterial structure. IP-Exo showed nearly 100 % microbial inhibition in fresh orange juice and accelerated wound healing in mouse models. Collectively, IP-Exo provides excellent potential for application within the food industry and animal husbandry as a defense against bacterial pathogens.
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- Qingjun Xu
- Animal-Derived Food Safety Innovation Team, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- Animal-Derived Food Safety Innovation Team, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- Animal-Derived Food Safety Innovation Team, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, 100097, China
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- Animal-Derived Food Safety Innovation Team, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China.
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- Animal-Derived Food Safety Innovation Team, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; Joint Research Center for Food Nutrition and Health of IHM, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China.
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Zhong Q, Zeng J, Jia X. Self-Assembled Aggregated Structures of Natural Products for Oral Drug Delivery. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:5931-5949. [PMID: 38887690 PMCID: PMC11182358 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s467354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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The self-assembling aggregated structures of natural products have gained significant interest due to their simple synthesis, lack of carrier-related toxicity, and excellent biological efficacy. However, the mechanisms of their assembly and their ability to traverse the gastrointestinal (GI) barrier remain unclear. This review summarizes various intermolecular non-covalent interactions and aggregated structures, drawing on research indexed in Web of Science from 2010 to 2024. Cheminformatics analysis of the self-assembly behaviors of natural small molecules and their supramolecular aggregates reveals assembly-favorable conditions, aiding drug formulation. Additionally, the review explores the self-assembly properties of macromolecules like polysaccharides, proteins, and exosomes, highlighting their role in drug delivery. Strategies to overcome gastrointestinal barriers and enhance drug bioavailability are also discussed. This work underscores the potential of natural products in oral drug delivery and offers insights for designing more effective drug delivery systems.
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- Qiyuan Zhong
- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People’s Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, People’s Republic of China
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Wu J, Li Y, Wu H, Zhang H, Sha X, Ma J, Yang R. The application of ferritin in transporting and binding diverse metal ions. Food Chem 2024; 439:138132. [PMID: 38081094 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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The ferritin cage can not only load iron ions in its inner cavity, but also has the capacity to carry other metal ions, thus constructing a new biological nano-transport system. The nanoparticles formed by ferritin and minerals can be used as ingredients of mineral supplements, which overcome the shortcomings of traditional mineral ingredients such as low bioavailability. Moreover, ferritin can be used to remove heavy metal ions from contaminated food. Silver and palladium nanoparticles formed by ferritin are also applied as anticancer agents. Ferritin combined with metal ions can be also used to detect harmful substances. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of ferritin's function in transporting and binding metal ions, and discusses the limitations and future prospects, which offers valuable insights for the application of ferritin in mineral supplements, food detoxifiers, anticancer agents, and food detections.
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- Jincan Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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Zhong W, Wang Q, Li M, Deng X, Shen X. Co-assembled whey protein and proanthocyanidins as a promising biocarrier for hydrophobic pterostilbene: Fabrication, characterization, and cellular antioxidant potential. J Dairy Sci 2024; 107:2690-2705. [PMID: 37949399 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-23925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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The usage of food-derived polyphenols with different polarities has been limited by their instability and incompatibility. Therefore, a biocarrier was developed by co-assembly of whey protein isolate (WPI) and hydrophilic proanthocyanidin (PC) for loading hydrophobic pterostilbene (PTE). Such biocarrier has superior affinity for PTE than WPI alone, as determined by encapsulation efficiency and loading capacity assay, fluorescence quenching analysis, and molecular docking, whereas the assembly process was characterized by particle size and zeta potential, 3-dimensional fluorescence, and scanning electron microscopy. Circular dichroism and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy spectra confirmed the α-helix to β-sheet and random coil transition of proteins during the formation of nanocomplexes. Whey protein isolate acted as a mediator through altering the binding mode of PC and PTE, allowing them to perform significant synergistic effects in enhancing 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging and reducing H2O2-induced cell damage. This research may serve to develop new protein/polyphenol co-loading systems and offer a reliable nutritional fortification.
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- Weigang Zhong
- Department of Food Science, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, China.
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China; Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, China.
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Xia X, Li H, Xu X, Wu C, Wang Z, Zhao G, Du M. Improvement of physicochemical properties of lycopene by the self-assembly encapsulation of recombinant ferritin GF1 from oyster (Crassostrea gigas). JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:2783-2791. [PMID: 38009805 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lycopene (LYC), a carotenoid found in abundance in ripe red fruits, exhibits higher singlet oxygen quenching activity than other carotenoids. However, the stability of LYC is extremely poor due to its high double-bond content. In this paper, a nano-encapsulation strategy based on highly stable marine-derived ferritin GF1 nanocages was used to improve the thermal stability and oxidation resistance of LYC, thereby boosting its functional effectiveness and industrial applicability. RESULTS The preparation of GF1-LYC nanoparticles benefited from the pH-responsive reversible self-assembly of GF1 to capture LYC molecules into GF1 cavities with a LYC-to-protein ratio of 51 to 1. After the encapsulation of the LYC, the reassembled GF1 nanocages maintained intact morphology and good monodispersity. The GF1-LYC nanoparticles incorporated the characteristic LYC peaks in spectrograms, and their powder form contained the crystalline form of LYC. Molecular docking revealed that LYC bound with the inner triple-axis channel areas of GF1, interacting with VAL139, LYS72, LYS65, TYR69, PHE129, HIS133, HIS62, and TYR134 amino acids through hydrophobic bonds. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy also demonstrated the bonding of GF1 and LYC. In comparison with free LYC, GF1 reduced the thermal degradation of encapsulated LYC at 37 °C significantly and maintained the 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH)-scavenging ability of LYC. CONCLUSION As expected, the water solubility, thermal stability, and antioxidant capacity of encapsulated LYC from GF1-LYC nanoparticles was notably improved in comparison with free LYC, indicating that the shell-like marine ferritin nanoplatform might enhance the stable delivery of LYC and promote its utilization in the field of food nutrition and in other industries. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Xiaoyu Xia
- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China
- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Provincial and Ministerial Co-construction for Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian, China
- National Engineering Research Centre of Seafood, Dalian, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China
- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Provincial and Ministerial Co-construction for Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian, China
- National Engineering Research Centre of Seafood, Dalian, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China
- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Provincial and Ministerial Co-construction for Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian, China
- National Engineering Research Centre of Seafood, Dalian, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China
- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Provincial and Ministerial Co-construction for Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian, China
- National Engineering Research Centre of Seafood, Dalian, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China
- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Provincial and Ministerial Co-construction for Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian, China
- National Engineering Research Centre of Seafood, Dalian, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China
- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Provincial and Ministerial Co-construction for Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian, China
- National Engineering Research Centre of Seafood, Dalian, China
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Herrera-Balandrano DD, Chai Z, Cui L, Zhao X, Zhao X, Li B, Yang Y, Huang W. Gastrointestinal fate of blueberry anthocyanins in ferritin-based nanocarriers. Food Res Int 2024; 176:113811. [PMID: 38163716 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Blueberries contain an important amount of anthocyanins, which possess numerous biological properties. Nonetheless, the potential applications of anthocyanins may be constrained due to their limited stability and bioavailability. This study aimed to evaluate the stability and absorption of blueberry anthocyanin extracts (BAE) and anthocyanin standards (malvidin and cyanidin glycosides) when encapsulated using ferritin (FR) nanocarriers or a combination of FR and sodium alginate (SA) under simulated gastrointestinal conditions and Caco-2 cell monolayers. These results indicate that the use of FR nanocarriers resulted in an extended-release of anthocyanins during simulated digestion. Particularly, it was observed that after a period of 2 h in the intestinal phase, the anthocyanin concentration in BAE was greater (38.01 μg/mL, P < 0.05) when FR nanocarriers were employed, in comparison to untreated BAE (4.12 μg/mL). Furthermore, outcomes obtained from the Caco-2 cell monolayer assay revealed that FR-anthocyanin encapsulation resulted in substantially higher (P < 0.05) absorption rates ranging from 25.09 to 44.59 % compared to untreated anthocyanins (10.61-22.95 %). These findings provide evidence of an innovative approach for enhancing the stability and bioavailability of blueberry anthocyanins.
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- Daniela D Herrera-Balandrano
- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China; Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China.
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- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China.
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- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China.
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- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China.
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- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China.
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning 110866, China.
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- Zhejiang Lanmei Technology Co., Ltd, Zhuji 311899, China.
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- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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Hu J, Sha X, Li Y, Wu J, Ma J, Zhang Y, Yang R. Multifaceted Applications of Ferritin Nanocages in Delivering Metal Ions, Bioactive Compounds, and Enzymes: A Comprehensive Review. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:19903-19919. [PMID: 37955969 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c05510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Ferritin, a distinctive iron-storage protein, possesses a unique cage-like nanoscale structure that enables it to encapsulate and deliver a wide range of biomolecules. Recent advances prove that ferritin can serve as an efficient 8 nm diameter carrier for various bioinorganic nutrients, such as minerals, bioactive polyphenols, and enzymes. This review offers a comprehensive summary of ferritin's structural features from different sources and emphasizes its functions in iron supplementation, calcium delivery, single- and coencapsulation of polyphenols, and enzyme package. Additionally, the influence of innovative food processing technologies, including manothermosonication, pulsed electric field, and atmospheric cold plasma, on the structure and function of ferritin are examined. Furthermore, the limitations and prospects of ferritin in food and nutritional applications are discussed. The exploration of ferritin as a multifunctional protein with the capacity to load various biomolecules is crucial to fully harnessing its potential in food applications.
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- Jiangnan Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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Reutovich AA, Srivastava AK, Arosio P, Bou-Abdallah F. Ferritin nanocages as efficient nanocarriers and promising platforms for COVID-19 and other vaccines development. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2023; 1867:130288. [PMID: 36470367 PMCID: PMC9721431 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2022.130288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The development of safe and effective vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses with high antigenic drift is of crucial importance to public health. Ferritin is a well characterized and ubiquitous iron storage protein that has emerged not only as a useful nanoreactor and nanocarrier, but more recently as an efficient platform for vaccine development. SCOPE OF REVIEW This review discusses ferritin structure-function properties, self-assembly, and novel bioengineering strategies such as interior cavity and exterior surface modifications for cargo encapsulation and delivery. It also discusses the use of ferritin as a scaffold for biomedical applications, especially for vaccine development against influenza, Epstein-Barr, HIV, hepatitis-C, Lyme disease, and respiratory viruses such as SARS-CoV-2. The use of ferritin for the synthesis of mosaic vaccines to deliver a cocktail of antigens that elicit broad immune protection against different viral variants is also explored. MAJOR CONCLUSIONS The remarkable stability, biocompatibility, surface functionalization, and self-assembly properties of ferritin nanoparticles make them very attractive platforms for a wide range of biomedical applications, including the development of vaccines. Strong immune responses have been observed in pre-clinical studies against a wide range of pathogens and have led to the exploration of ferritin nanoparticles-based vaccines in multiple phase I clinical trials. GENERAL SIGNIFICANCE The broad protective antibody response of ferritin nanoparticles-based vaccines demonstrates the usefulness of ferritin as a highly promising and effective approaches for vaccine development.
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York, Potsdam, NY 13676, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York, Potsdam, NY 13676, USA.
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Yang R, Ma J, Hu J, Sun H, Han Y, Meng D, Wang Z, Cheng L. Formation of ferritin-agaro oligosaccharide-epigallocatechin gallate nanoparticle induced by CHAPS and partitioned by the ferritin shell with enhanced delivery efficiency. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Bacterioferritin nanocage: Structure, biological function, catalytic mechanism, self-assembly and potential applications. Biotechnol Adv 2022; 61:108057. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2022.108057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Zhang S, Guo X, Deng X, Zhao Y, Zhu X, Zhang J. Modifications of Thermal-Induced Northern Pike (Esox lucius) Liver Ferritin on Structural and Self-Assembly Properties. Foods 2022; 11:foods11192987. [PMID: 36230063 PMCID: PMC9563589 DOI: 10.3390/foods11192987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Ferritin, as an iron storage protein, regulates iron metabolism and delivers bioactive substances. It has been regarded as a safe, new type of natural iron supplement, with high bioavailability. In this paper, we extracted and purified ferritin from northern pike liver (NPLF). The aggregation stabilities, assemble properties, and structural changes in NPLF were investigated using electrophoresis, dynamic light scattering (DLS), circular dichroism (CD), UV–Visible absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) under various thermal treatments. The solubility, iron concentration, and monodispersity of NPLF all decreased as the temperature increased, and macromolecular aggregates developed. At 60 °C and 70 °C, the α-helix content of ferritin was greater. The content of α-helix were reduced to 8.10% and 1.90% at 90 °C and 100 °C, respectively, indicating the protein structure became loose and lost its self-assembly ability. Furthermore, when treated below 80 °C, NPLF maintained a complete cage-like shape, according to the microstructure. Partially unfolded structures reassembled into tiny aggregates at 80 °C. These findings suggest that mild thermal treatment (80 °C) might inhibit ferritin aggregation while leaving its self-assembly capacity unaffected. Thus, this study provides a theoretical basis for the processing and use of NPLF.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-189-9773-1657
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Yuan JL, Ding CS, Li CL, Zhang Y, Kang X. Protective, controlled-release and embedding mechanism of porcine plasma protein cold-set gel on quercetin: An effective carrier of hydrophobic compounds. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.101672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Kuruppu AI, Turyanska L, Bradshaw TD, Manickam S, Galhena BP, Paranagama P, De Silva R. Apoferritin and Dps as drug delivery vehicles: Some selected examples in oncology. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2022; 1866:130067. [PMID: 34896255 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2021.130067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The ideal nanoparticle should be able to encapsulate either pharmaceutical agents or imaging probes so that it could treat or image clinical tumours by targeting the cancer site efficiently. Further, it would be an added advantage if it demonstrates: small size, built in targeting, biocompatibility and biodegradability. Ferritin, which is an endogenous self-assembling protein, stores iron and plays a role in iron homeostasis. When iron atoms are removed apoferritin (AFt) is formed which consists of a hollow shell where it can be used to load guest molecules. Due to its unique architecture, AFt has been investigated as a versatile carrier for tumour theranostic applications. DNA-binding protein from starved cells (Dps), which also belongs to the ferritin family, is a protein found only in prokaryotes. It is used to store iron and protect chromosomes from oxidative damage; because of its architecture, Dps could also be used as a delivery vehicle. CONCLUSIONS Both these nano particles are promising in the field of oncology, especially due to their stability, solubility and biocompatibility features. Further their exterior surface can be modified for better tumour-targeting ability. More studies, are warranted to determine the immunogenicity, biodistribution, and clearance from the body. GENERAL PERSPECTIVE This review discusses a few selected examples of the remarkable in vitro and in vivo studies that have been carried out in the recent past with the use of AFt and Dps in targeting and delivery of various pharmaceutical agents, natural products and imaging probes in the field of oncology.
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- Anchala I Kuruppu
- Institute for Combinatorial Advanced Research & Education, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
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- Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Brunei Darussalam
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- Department Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka; Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Institute for Combinatorial Advanced Research & Education, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
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Miao Y, Yang T, Yang S, Yang M, Mao C. Protein nanoparticles directed cancer imaging and therapy. NANO CONVERGENCE 2022; 9:2. [PMID: 34997888 PMCID: PMC8742799 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-021-00293-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Cancer has been a serious threat to human health. Among drug delivery carriers, protein nanoparticles are unique because of their mild and environmentally friendly preparation methods. They also inherit desired characteristics from natural proteins, such as biocompatibility and biodegradability. Therefore, they have solved some problems inherent to inorganic nanocarriers such as poor biocompatibility. Also, the surface groups and cavity of protein nanoparticles allow for easy surface modification and drug loading. Besides, protein nanoparticles can be combined with inorganic nanoparticles or contrast agents to form multifunctional theranostic platforms. This review introduces representative protein nanoparticles applicable in cancer theranostics, including virus-like particles, albumin nanoparticles, silk protein nanoparticles, and ferritin nanoparticles. It also describes the common methods for preparing them. It then critically analyzes the use of a variety of protein nanoparticles in improved cancer imaging and therapy.
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- Yao Miao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China.
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- Institute of Applied Bioresource Research, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Yuhangtang Road 866, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Stephenson Life Science Research Center, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology, University of Oklahoma, 101 Stephenson Parkway, Norman, OK, 73019-5251, USA.
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Design of sporopollenin-based functional ingredients for gastrointestinal tract targeted delivery. Curr Opin Food Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2022.100809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Zhu L, Shi L, Wang QE, Meng D, Zhou Z, Yang R. Fabrication of a ferritin-casein phosphopeptide-calcium shell-core composite as a novel calcium delivery strategy. Food Funct 2021; 12:11378-11386. [PMID: 34671796 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo02134f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Plant ferritin has a natural cage-like nanospace for carrying bioactive ingredients. By taking advantage of the calcium binding ability of casein phosphopeptide (CPP) and the cage-like conformation of plant ferritin, a ferritin-CPP shell-core complex (FC) was fabricated with the reversible self-assembly character of ferritin induced by a pH 2.0/7.0 transition strategy. The FC-calcium composite (FCC) was further fabricated by binding of the FC with calcium ions. When the same amount of calcium was loaded, the calcium binding capacity of the FCC was 28.13 ± 1.65%, which was significantly higher than that of ferritin and CPP alone. Fluorescence and Fourier transform infrared analysis indicated that the CPP encapsulation and the calcium binding in the FCC influenced the ferritin structure. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) results showed that the spherical morphology and the 12 nm-diameter size were sustained in the FC and FCC. Moreover, the FCC as a transport carrier could increase the precipitation time of calcium phosphate, and the encapsulated calcium could be released in a more sustained manner as compared with ferritin and CPP under simulated in vitro gastrointestinal conditions. This study presents a novel calcium delivery strategy based on the ferritin cage and CPP, which will improve the applicability of ferritin and CPP and enhance the bioavailability of calcium ions.
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- Lei Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Cosmetic, China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China.
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Lin Q, Ge S, McClements DJ, Li X, Jin Z, Jiao A, Wang J, Long J, Xu X, Qiu C. Advances in preparation, interaction and stimulus responsiveness of protein-based nanodelivery systems. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021:1-14. [PMID: 34726091 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1997908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The improved understanding of the connection between diet and health has led to growing interest in the development of functional foods designed to improve health and wellbeing. Many of the potentially health-promoting bioactive ingredients that food manufacturers would like to incorporate into these products are difficult to utilize because of their chemical instability, poor solubility, or low bioavailability. For this reason, nano-based delivery systems are being developed to overcome these problems. Food proteins possess many functional attributes that make them suitable for formulating various kinds of nanocarriers, including their surface activity, water binding, structuring, emulsification, gelation, and foaming, as well as their nutritional aspects. Proteins-based nanocarriers are therefore useful for introducing bioactive ingredients into functional foods, especially for their targeted delivery in specific applications.This review focusses on the preparation, properties, and applications of protein-based nanocarriers, such as nanoparticles, micelles, nanocages, nanoemulsions, and nanogels. In particular, we focus on the development and application of stimulus-responsive protein-based nanocarriers, which can be used to release bioactive ingredients in response to specific environmental triggers. Finally, we discuss the potential and future challenges in the design and application of these protein-based nanocarriers in the food industry.
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- Qianzhu Lin
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Food, Yantai Nanshan University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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Chen S, Liu Y, Zhu L, Meng D, Zhang L, Wang Q, Hu J, Wang D, Wang Z, Zhou Z, Song H, Yang R. Chaotrope-Controlled Fabrication of Ferritin-Salvianolic Acid B- Epigallocatechin Gallate Three-Layer Nanoparticle by the Flexibility of Ferritin Channels. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:12314-12322. [PMID: 34612625 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c01997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Phytoferritin has a natural cagelike architecture for carrying bioactive molecules, and it is uniquely suited to function as a carrier due to its multiple interfaces and channels. In this study, a novel approach was proposed to prepare ferritin-salvianolic acid B-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) three-layer nanoparticles (FSE) through the steric hindrance of ferritin channels. Urea (30 mM) could expand the ferritin channel size evidenced by the improved iron release rate vo and promote the EGCG penetration into the ferritin cavity without disassembly of the ferritin cage. The encapsulation ratio of EGCG was 16.0 ± 0.14% (w/w). Salvianolic acid B attached to the outer interface of ferritin through weak bonds with a binding constant of (2.91 ± 0.04) × 105 M-1. The FSE maintained a spherical structure with a diameter of 12 nm. Moreover, when subjected to heat (40-70 °C) there was a significant increase in the stability of EGCG in the FSE due to the binding of salvianolic acid B. Through this interesting approach, two molecules are simultaneously attached and encapsulated in ferritin in a multilayer form under moderate conditions, which is conducive to the protection of unstable molecules for potential encapsulation and delivery utilization.
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- Shengnan Chen
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Cosmetic, China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing100048, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Goubuli Food Company, Limited, Tianjin 300380, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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Caldas Nogueira ML, Pastore AJ, Davidson VL. Diversity of structures and functions of oxo-bridged non-heme diiron proteins. Arch Biochem Biophys 2021; 705:108917. [PMID: 33991497 PMCID: PMC8165033 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2021.108917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Oxo-bridged diiron proteins are a distinct class of non-heme iron proteins. Their active sites are composed of two irons that are coordinated by amino acid side chains, and a bridging oxygen that interacts with each iron. These proteins are members of the ferritin superfamily and share the structural feature of a four α-helix bundle that provides the residues that coordinate the irons. The different proteins also display a wide range of structures and functions. A prototype of this family is hemerythrin, which functions as an oxygen transporter. Several other hemerythrin-like proteins have been described with a diversity of functions including oxygen and iron sensing, and catalytic activities. Rubrerythrins react with hydrogen peroxide and rubrerythrin-like proteins possess a rubredoxin domain, in addition to the oxo-bridged diiron center. Other redox enzymes with oxo-bridged irons include flavodiiron proteins that act as O2 or NO reductases, ribonucleotide reductase and methane monooxygenase. Ferritins have an oxo-bridged diiron in the ferroxidase center of the protein, which plays a role in the iron storage function of these proteins. There are also bacterial ferritins that exhibit catalytic activities. The structures and functions of this broad class of oxo-bridged diiron proteins are described and compared in this review.
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- Maria Luiza Caldas Nogueira
- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32827, United States
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- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32827, United States
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- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32827, United States.
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Sakae H. Spectroscopic Analysis of Apoferritin Associates with the Water-Soluble Porphyrins. Photochem Photobiol 2021; 97:930-935. [PMID: 34161607 DOI: 10.1111/php.13476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The association behavior of apoferritin species with the anionic porphyrins, 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrin (H2 TPPS4- ) and its zinc(II) complex (ZnTPPS4- ), which are water-soluble even in acidic solutions, was investigated for the first time through UV-Vis absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy in order to evaluate a potential ability of apoferritin as a stimuli-responsive molecular capsule. The absorption maximum wavelengths of both porphyrins were redshifted and the fluorescence intensity decreased, indicating the effective association between apoferritin species and the porphyrins, although it depended on the pH adjustment procedure. At pH 2, the ZnTPPS4- associated with apoferritin subunits without demetallating and protonating, while the free base porphyrin formed the J-aggregate of the diprotonated species (H4 TPPS2- )n , with extremely low fluorescence. As the concentration of apoferritin subunits increased, the H2 TPPS4- -subunits associates were formed accompanied by recovering the fluorescence. The association stoichiometries of 1 or 2 subunits/porphyrin obtained under neutral and acidic conditions. The significantly large association constant of ZnTPPS4- as compared with that of H2 TPPS4- indicated that the coordination to the zinc(II) center strongly contributes to the association in addition to the electrostatic interaction between apoferritin subunits and the porphyrin under acidic conditions.
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- Hiroki Sakae
- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Fukui Prefectural University, Eiheiji, Japan
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Zhang Y, Lin L, Cui H, Li B, Tian J. Construction and Application of EGCG-Loaded Lysozyme/Pectin Nanoparticles for Enhancing the Resistance of Nematodes to Heat and Oxidation Stresses. Foods 2021; 10:foods10051127. [PMID: 34069528 PMCID: PMC8161057 DOI: 10.3390/foods10051127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Novel nanoparticles (NPs) were constructed with lysozyme (LY) and pectin (Ps) through self-assembly, which were used as a carrier to encapsulate epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). The binding of EGCG and LY is a static quenching process. Hydrogen bonds might play a major role in the formation of NPs, which has also been verified by a lower binding constant of EGCG with LY/Ps NPs. Meanwhile, EGCG could lead to conformational and microenvironmental changes of LY, resulting in more folding of LY secondary structures. In addition, attaching Ps to LY might inhibit LY aggregation induced by addition of free EGCG. At the LY/Ps mass ratio of 1:1, the constructed LY/Ps NPs had a high EGCG-loading capacity without a significant change in mean particle size, thus, our NPs could be used as an effective nanocarrier for loading EGCG. In vivo, compared with free EGCG, EGCG loaded onto LY/Ps NPs significantly increased Caenorhabditis elegans’ (C. elegans) resistance to heat stress and oxidative injury and prolonged their lifespan. This study provides theoretical basis and reference for constructing nanoactive substance carriers so as to improve the resistance of organisms to heat stress and oxidative damage and to increase their survival rate and extend their lifespan under environment stresses.
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- Yu Zhang
- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (Y.Z.); (L.L.); (H.C.); (B.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (Y.Z.); (L.L.); (H.C.); (B.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (Y.Z.); (L.L.); (H.C.); (B.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (Y.Z.); (L.L.); (H.C.); (B.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430070, China
- Functional Food Engineering & Technology Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (Y.Z.); (L.L.); (H.C.); (B.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430070, China
- Functional Food Engineering & Technology Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan 430070, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-27-8728-2111; Fax: +86-27-8728-2966
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Zhang S, Li Y, Bao Z, Sun N, Lin S. Internal cavity amplification of shell-like ferritin regulated with the change of the secondary and tertiary structure induced by PEF technology. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 182:849-857. [PMID: 33864865 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.04.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In this study, the effect of pulsed electric field (PEF) on apparent morphology and molecular structure of shell-like ferritin obtained from horse spleen was determined by circular dichroic (CD), fluorescence spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, cold field emission scanning electron microscopy (CF-SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and verified by molecule dynamics (MD) simulation. After PEF treatment, the α-helix content of the samples reached a minimum value at 10 kV/cm, which indicated that the ferritin structure has been partially unfolded. However, the α-helix content peaked again after resting for 2 h at 25 ± 1 °C. This indicated that the PEF-treated ferritin tended to restore its original spherical morphology probably owing to the reversible assembly characteristic of ferritin. In addition, microstructure analysis revealed that ferritin particles aggregated after PEF treatment. Therefore, PEF treatment could induce the "exposure" of hydrophobic amino acids and conversion of disulfide bond configuration, and consequently, regulate the internal cavity stability of ferritin. The research will be beneficial to expand the application of PEF treatment in the modification of protein structure, and provide a theoretical basis for the application of ferritin as a carrier of bioactive molecules in food.
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- Shuyu Zhang
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, PR China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, PR China.
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Tang CH. Strategies to utilize naturally occurring protein architectures as nanovehicles for hydrophobic nutraceuticals. Food Hydrocoll 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Yang R, Zhu L, Meng D, Wang Q, Zhou K, Wang Z, Zhou Z. Proteins from leguminous plants: from structure, property to the function in encapsulation/binding and delivery of bioactive compounds. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 62:5203-5223. [PMID: 33569994 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1883545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Leguminous proteins are important nutritional components in leguminous plants, and they have different structures and functions depending on their sources. Due to their specific structures and physicochemical properties, leguminous proteins have received much attention in food and nutritional applications, and they can be applied as various carriers for binding/encapsulation and delivery of food bioactive compounds. In this review, we systematically summarize the different structures and functional properties of several leguminous proteins which can be classified as ferritin, trypsin inhibitor, β-conglycinin, glycinin, and various leguminous proteins isolates. Moreover, we review the development of leguminous proteins as carriers of food bioactive compounds, and emphasize the functions of leguminous protein-based binding/encapsulation and delivery in overcoming the low bioavailability, instability and low absorption efficiency of food bioactive compounds. The limitations and challenges of the utilization of leguminous proteins as carriers of food bioactive compounds are also discussed. Possible approaches to resolve the limitations of applying leguminous proteins such as instability of proteins and poor absorption of bioactive compounds are recommended.
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- Rui Yang
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Cosmetic, China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, P. R. China
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Man Y, Xu T, Adhikari B, Zhou C, Wang Y, Wang B. Iron supplementation and iron-fortified foods: a review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 62:4504-4525. [PMID: 33506686 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1876623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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About one-third of the world population is suffering from iron deficiency. Delivery of iron through diet is a practical, economical, and sustainable approach. Clinical studies have shown that the consumption of iron-fortified foods is one of the most effective methods for the prevention of iron deficiency. However, supplementing iron through diet can cause undesirable side-effects. Thus, it is essential to develop new iron-rich ingredients, iron-fortified products with high bioavailability, better stability, and lower cost. It is also essential to develop newer processing technologies for more effective fortification. This review compared the iron supplementation strategies used to treat the highly iron-deficient population and the general public. We also reviewed the efficacy of functional (iron-rich) ingredients that can be incorporated into food materials to produce iron-fortified foods. The most commonly available foods, such as cereals, bakery products, dairy products, beverages, and condiments are still the best vehicles for iron fortification and delivery.Scope of reviewThe manuscript aims at providing a comprehensive review of the latest publications that cover three aspects: administration routes for iron supplementation, iron-rich ingredients used for iron supplementation, and iron-fortified foods.
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- Yaxing Man
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutics Development and Safety Evaluation, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, PR China
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- School of Food Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, PR China
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Yang R, Tian J, Liu Y, Zhu L, Sun J, Meng D, Wang Z, Wang C, Zhou Z, Chen L. Interaction mechanism of ferritin protein with chlorogenic acid and iron ion: The structure, iron redox, and polymerization evaluation. Food Chem 2021; 349:129144. [PMID: 33540218 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Ferritin is an iron-containing protein and functions in the maintenance of iron balance in organisms. Currently the interaction among ferritin, ion iron, and food bioactive compounds is still unclear. In this study, the mechanism underlying the interaction of ferritin, ion iron, and chlorogenic acid was investigated, as well as the effect of chlorogenic acid on the physicochemical properties of ferritin. The results showed that chlorogenic acid could interact with Fe(III) to form chlorogenic acid-Fe(III) complexes, which then bonded with ferritin via hydrogen bonds in the ferritin-chlorogenic acid-Fe(III) complexes. The chlorogenic acid showed a high efficiency in Fe(II) chelation and hydroxyl radical (•OH) capture, and could promote iron oxidation and iron release induced by ferritin. Chlorogenic acid could also effectively reduce the polymerization extent of ferritin induced by Fe(III) and Fe(II). This study elucidates the interactions of multiple components in foodstuffs by using a protein-metal-polyphenol model.
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- Rui Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Technology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Technology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Technology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Technology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Technology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Technology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Technology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Technology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton AB, T6G 2P5, Canada.
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Nano-lipid carriers stabilized by hydrophobically modified starch or sucrose stearate for the delivery of lutein as a nutraceutical beverage model. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.125349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Giaconia MA, Ramos SDP, Pereira CF, Lemes AC, De Rosso VV, Braga ARC. Overcoming restrictions of bioactive compounds biological effects in food using nanometer-sized structures. Food Hydrocoll 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.105939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Zhang C, Zhang X, Zhao G. Ferritin Nanocage: A Versatile Nanocarrier Utilized in the Field of Food, Nutrition, and Medicine. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10091894. [PMID: 32971961 PMCID: PMC7557750 DOI: 10.3390/nano10091894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Compared with other nanocarriers such as liposomes, mesoporous silica, and cyclodextrin, ferritin as a typical protein nanocage has received considerable attention in the field of food, nutrition, and medicine owing to its inherent cavity size, excellent water solubility, and biocompatibility. Additionally, ferritin nanocage also serves as a versatile bio-template for the synthesis of a variety of nanoparticles. Recently, scientists have explored the ferritin nanocage structure for encapsulation and delivery of guest molecules such as nutrients, bioactive molecules, anticancer drugs, and mineral metal ions by taking advantage of its unique reversible disassembly and reassembly property and biomineralization. In this review, we mainly focus on the preparation and structure of ferritin-based nanocarriers, and regulation of their self-assembly. Moreover, the recent advances of their applications in food nutrient delivery and medical diagnostics are highlighted. Finally, the main challenges and future development in ferritin-directed nanoparticles’ synthesis and multifunctional applications are discussed.
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Meng D, Chen S, Liu J, Wang Q, Wang D, Liu M, Zhou Z, Yang R. Double-Interface Binding of Two Bioactive Compounds with Cage-Like Ferritin. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:7779-7788. [PMID: 32545959 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c01191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Ferritin is a cage-like carrier protein with multiple interfaces, allowing for the encapsulation and delivery of biologically active molecules. In this study, hesperetin was covalently conjugated to the outer surface of ferritin to fabricate hesperetin covalently modified ferritin (HFRT) at pH 9.0. This conjugation resulted in a binding equivalent of hesperetin to ferritin of 12.33 ± 0.56 nmol/mg. After covalent binding, the free amino content of HFRT decreased and the secondary and tertiary structures of HFRT were changed relative to the structure of control ferritin. In addition, HFRT successfully retained the cage-like structure of ferritin and exhibited reversible self-assembly property regulated by pH shifts. Taking advantage of this property, quercetin was encapsulated into the inner surface of HFRT with an encapsulation ratio of 14.0 ± 1.36% (w/w). The modification with hesperetin improved the digestive stability of ferritin and enhanced the stability of encapsulated quercetin against thermal treatment compared to unmodified ferritin. This study explored the functions of the double interfaces of ferritin by covalent and non-covalent binding of two different bioactive compounds. The results can help guide the functionalization of the ferritin cage as a nanocarrier in food application.
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- Demei Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Cosmetic, China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Goubuli Food Company, Limited, Tianjin 300380, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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Li F, Wang D, Zhou J, Men D, Zhan XE. Design and biosynthesis of functional protein nanostructures. SCIENCE CHINA-LIFE SCIENCES 2020; 63:1142-1158. [PMID: 32253589 DOI: 10.1007/s11427-019-1641-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Proteins are one of the major classes of biomolecules that execute biological functions for maintenance of life. Various kinds of nanostructures self-assembled from proteins have been created in nature over millions of years of evolution, including protein nanowires, layers and nanocages. These protein nanostructures can be reconstructed and equipped with desired new functions. Learning from and manipulating the self-assembly of protein nanostructures not only help to deepen our understanding of the nature of life but also offer new routes to fabricate novel nanomaterials for diverse applications. This review summarizes the recent research progress in this field, focusing on the characteristics, functionalization strategies, and applications of protein nanostructures.
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- Feng Li
- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, China.
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- National Laboratory of Biomacromolecules, CAS Center for Excellence in Biomacromolecules, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- National Laboratory of Biomacromolecules, CAS Center for Excellence in Biomacromolecules, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China.
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Nozza E, Melzi G, Marabini L, Marinovich M, Piazza S, Khalilpour S, Dell’Agli M, Sangiovanni E. Rhus coriaria L. Fruit Extract Prevents UV-A-Induced Genotoxicity and Oxidative Injury in Human Microvascular Endothelial Cells. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:E292. [PMID: 32244567 PMCID: PMC7222194 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9040292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Rhus coriaria L. (sumac) is a small plant widely diffused in the Mediterranean region. Its fruit are often consumed as a spice but are also present in traditional medicine of several countries. Recently, interest in this plant has increased and many scientific works reported its beneficial effects including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Plant extracts can be successfully used against ultraviolet rays, which are able to reach and damage the human skin; however, sumac extracts were never applied to this usage. Thus, in this study, we used a macerated ethanol extract of Rhus coriaria L. dried fruit (mERC) to demonstrate its preventive role against the damage induced by ultraviolet-A rays (UV-A) on microvascular endothelial cells (HMEC-1). In vitro effects of the extract pre-treatment and UV-A exposure were evaluated in detail. The antioxidant capacity was assessed by reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation and cellular antioxidant activity measurement. Genoprotective effects of mERC were investigated as well. Our findings indicate that the extract acts as a cell cycle inhibitor or apoptosis inducer, according to the level of damage. The present work provides new insights into the usage of Rhus coriaria extracts against skin injuries.
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- Emma Nozza
- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences (DiSFeB), Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy; (E.N.); (G.M.); (M.M.); (S.P.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences (DiSFeB), Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy; (E.N.); (G.M.); (M.M.); (S.P.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy (ESP), Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences (DiSFeB), Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy; (E.N.); (G.M.); (M.M.); (S.P.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences (DiSFeB), Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy; (E.N.); (G.M.); (M.M.); (S.P.); (E.S.)
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- Boston University School of Medicine, Arthritis Center/Rheumatology, Boston, MA 02118, USA;
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences (DiSFeB), Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy; (E.N.); (G.M.); (M.M.); (S.P.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences (DiSFeB), Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy; (E.N.); (G.M.); (M.M.); (S.P.); (E.S.)
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Meng D, Shi L, Zhu L, Wang Q, Liu J, Kong Y, Hou M, Yang R, Zhou Z. Coencapsulation and Stability Evaluation of Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Bioactive Compounds in a Cagelike Phytoferritin. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:3238-3249. [PMID: 32059106 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b06904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Enrichment of multiple bioactive components with different characters into one food substrate simultaneously is a challenge. In this study, the hydrophilic epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and the hydrophobic quercetin were simultaneously enriched in the cavity of phytoferritin from red bean seed deprived of iron (apoRBF), a cagelike protein. The interactions of apoRBF with EGCG and quercetin were evaluated by UV/visible absorption, fluorescence, and circular dichroism technologies. By combination of the reversible assembly and urea induced approaches, both EGCG and quercetin were successfully coencapsulated in apoRBF to fabricate four kinds of apoRBF-EGCG-quercetin nanocomplexes FEQ (FEQ1, FEQ2, FEQ3, and FEQ4) with good solubility in aqueous solution. All FEQ samples maintained the typically spherical morphology of ferritin cage with a diameter around 12 nm. Among the four FEQ samples, the FEQ1 prepared by involving a pH 2.0/6.7 transition scheme was more effective in encapsulating EGCG and quercetin molecules than that by the urea induced method. Furthermore, all FEQs facilitated the stability of EGCG and quercetin molecules relative to free ones, and simultaneous coencapsulation of EGCG and quercetin could significantly improve the quercetin stability as compared with that of the free one and quercetin-loaded ferritin (p < 0.05), respectively. This work provides a new scheme to design and fabricate the ferritin based carrier for encapsulation of multiple bioactive components, and it is beneficial for the intensification of multifunction in one food substrate.
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- Demei Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cosmetic (Beijing Technology and Business University), China National Light Industry, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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