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Chen L, Yin S, Dong S, Xu P, Liu Y, Xiang X, Huang Q, Ye L. A new insight into the key matrix components for aftertaste in Ampelopsis grossedentata (vine tea) infusion: From the intensity and duration of taste profiles using non-targeted metabolomics and molecular simulation. Food Chem 2024; 450:139236. [PMID: 38640537 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139236] [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: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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The aftertaste with a prolonged duration in ampelopsis grossedentata infusion (AGTI) is easily perceived, however, its formation mechanism is unclear. Therefore, aftertaste-A and richness were confirmed as the characteristic aftertaste of AGTI through sensory evaluation and electronic tongue. Moreover, 5-KETE, theobromine, etc., metabolites were identified as the differential components between AGTI and green tea infusion. Among them, p-coumaroyl quinic acid, xanthine etc., and proline, dihydromyricetin, etc., components contributed more to the formation of aftertaste-A and richness, respectively. Further, the bonding between characteristic metabolites for aftertaste in AGTI with their receptors were shown to be more stable using molecular docking, compared to metabolites related to typical taste profiles. The aftertaste in AGTI was more easily perceived by saltiness components or in NaCl system by molecular simulation. This study offers novel insight into the interaction mechanism of aftertaste in tea infusion and will contribute to further study on aftertaste for other foods.
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- Le Chen
- School of Food Science and Bioengineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410114, China
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- School of Food Science and Bioengineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410114, China
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- School of Food Science and Bioengineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410114, China
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- School of Food Science and Bioengineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410114, China
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- School of Food Science and Bioengineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410114, China
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- School of Food Science and Bioengineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410114, China.
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- School of Public Health, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tarim University, Alar, Xinjiang 843300, China
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Niu Y, Gu Y, Zhang J, Sun B, Wu L, Mao X, Liu Z, Zhang Y, Li K, Zhang Y. Characteristics of saltiness-enhancing peptides derived from yeast proteins and elucidation of their mechanism of action by molecular docking. Food Chem 2024; 449:139216. [PMID: 38604031 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139216] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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This study aimed to identify saltiness-enhancing peptides from yeast protein and elucidate their mechanisms by molecular docking. Yeast protein hydrolysates with optimal saltiness-enhancing effects were prepared under conditions determined using an orthogonal test. Ten saltiness-enhancing peptide candidates were screened using an integrated virtual screening strategy. Sensory evaluation demonstrated that these peptides exhibited diverse taste characteristics (detection thresholds: 0.13-0.50 mmol/L). Peptides NKF, LGLR, WDL, NMKF, FDSL and FDGK synergistically or additively enhanced the saltiness of a 0.30% NaCl solution. Molecular docking revealed that these peptides predominantly interacted with TMC4 by hydrogen bonding, with hydrophilic amino acids from both peptides and TMC4 playing a pivotal role in their binding. Furthermore, Leu217, Gln377, Glu378, Pro474 and Cys475 were postulated as the key binding sites of TMC4. These findings establish a robust theoretical foundation for salt reduction strategies in food and provide novel insights into the potential applications of yeast proteins.
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- Yajie Niu
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210046, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China; Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; Key Laboratory of Flavor Science of China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China; Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; Key Laboratory of Flavor Science of China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China; Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; Key Laboratory of Flavor Science of China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210046, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China; Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; Key Laboratory of Flavor Science of China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China.
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Wang W, Li H, Liu Z, Xu D, Pu H, Hu L, Mo H. Identification of flavor peptides based on virtual screening and molecular docking from Hypsizygus marmoreuss. Food Chem 2024; 448:139071. [PMID: 38552458 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139071] [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: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/24/2024]
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Hypsizygus marmoreuss is an under-explored source of flavor peptides that can enhance the flavor of NaCl or MSG, allowing products to be reformulated in line with reduction policies. This study utilized advanced techniques, including UPLC-Q-TOF MS/MS and molecular docking, to identify H. marmoreuss peptides. Sensory evaluations revealed 10 peptides with pronounced umami flavors and seven with dominantly salty tastes. VLPVPQK scored highest for umami intensity (5.2), and EGNPAHQK for salty intensity (6.2). Further investigation influenced by 0.35 % MSG or 0.35 % NaCl exposed peptides with elevated umami and salty thresholds. LDSPATPEK, VVEGEPSLK, and QKLPEKPER had umami-enhancing thresholds of 0.18, 0.18, and 0.35 mM, while LDSPATPEK and VVEGEPSLK had similar thresholds for salt (0.09 mM). Molecular docking revealed that taste receptor proteins interacted with umami peptides through hydrogen, carbon-hydrogen, alkyl, and van der Waals forces. Specific amino acids in the umami receptor T1R1 had roles in bonding with umami peptides through hydrogen and carbon-hydrogen interactions. In conclusion, molecular docking proved to be an effective and efficient method for flavor peptide screening. Further, this study demonstrated that flavor peptides from H. marmoreuss had the capacity to enhance NaCl and MSG flavours and might be useful tools for reformulation, reducing salt and MSG contents.
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- Wenting Wang
- School of Food Science and Engineering,Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China; Shaanxi Agricultural Products Processing Technology Research Institute, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering,Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China.
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- School of Food Science and Engineering,Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China; Shaanxi Agricultural Products Processing Technology Research Institute, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering,Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China; Shaanxi Agricultural Products Processing Technology Research Institute, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering,Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering,Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering,Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China.
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Feng X, Wang R, Lu J, Du Q, Cai K, Zhang B, Xu B. Taste properties and mechanism of umami peptides from fermented goose bones based on molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation using umami receptor T1R1/T1R3. Food Chem 2024; 443:138570. [PMID: 38301563 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138570] [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: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Umami peptides are valuable taste substances due to their exceptional taste and beneficial properties. In this study, purification of fermented goose bone broth was performed using continuous chromatography and sensory analysis, and after identification through nano-LC-MS/MS, four umami peptides were screened out by umami activity prediction and molecular docking, which are VGYDAE, GATGRDGAR, GETGEAGER, and GETGEAGERG derived from collagen. Sensory analysis indicated that they were also umami-enhancing, with thresholds ranging from 0.41 to 1.15 mmol/L, among which GER9 was the best. Combining the results of docking and molecular dynamics simulation, it was known that hydrogen bond and electrostatic interactions were vital in driving the umami formation. Moreover, Glu, Ser, and Asp of umami receptor T1R1/T1R3 were the key residues for the binding between four umami peptides and T1R1/T1R3. These findings provide novel insights into the high-value utilization of goose bones and offer profound theoretical guidance for understanding the umami mechanism.
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- Xinrui Feng
- Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China
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Shi M, Zeng Q, Hu X, Jin H, Lv X, Ma J, Chen R, Jin Y. The effects of sucrose/NaCl combined pickling on the textural characteristics, moisture distribution, and protein aggregation behavior of egg yolk. J Food Sci 2024; 89:2684-2700. [PMID: 38551186 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.17007] [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: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Salted egg yolks have a tender, loose, gritty, and oily texture and are commonly employed as fillings in baked goods. This study investigated the formation mechanism of egg yolk gels using three different pickling methods: NaCl, sucrose, and mixed groups. The results revealed that of these pickling methods, egg yolks pickled with the mixture had the lowest moisture content (11.59% at 25°C and 10.21% at 45°C), almost no free water content, and the highest hardness (19.11 N at 25°C and 31.01 N at 45°C). Intermolecular force measurements indicated that pickling with the mixture mitigated the surface hardening effect of sucrose and facilitated protein cross-linking. Moreover, confocal laser scanning microscopy of the egg yolk gels pickled with the mixture displayed macromolecular aggregates and oil exudation, suggesting that this method partially disrupted the lipoprotein structure and notably promoted yolk protein aggregation and lipid release. Overall, egg yolks formed a dense gel via the mixed pickling method owing to the ionic concentration and dehydration effects. These findings show the impact of NaCl and sucrose in pickling egg yolks, providing a crucial foundation for developing innovative and desirable egg yolk products. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: This study introduces a novel pickling strategy that combines sucrose and NaCl for egg yolk processing. The egg yolk pickled using this method exhibited improved quality according to the evaluated textural characteristics, moisture distribution, and protein aggregation behavior. The findings may broaden the use of sucrose as a pickling agent for egg yolk processing and provide new ideas for developing and producing pickled eggs and other food products.
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- Manqi Shi
- National Research and Development Center for Egg Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Research and Development Center for Egg Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Research and Development Center for Egg Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Research and Development Center for Egg Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Research and Development Center for Egg Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Research and Development Center for Egg Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Research and Development Center for Egg Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Research and Development Center for Egg Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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Zhao J, Xie Y, Xiang Y, Jiang C, Tang Z, Zhao J, Xu M, Liu P, Lin H, Tang J. Taste Mechanism of Umami Molecules from Fermented Broad Bean Paste Based on In Silico Analysis and Peptidomics. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024. [PMID: 38557018 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c09545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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In this study, in silico analysis and peptidomics were performed to examine the generation mechanism of the umami taste of fermented broad bean paste (FBBP). Based on the information from peptidomics, a total of 470 free peptides were identified from FBBP, most of which were increased after fermentation. Additionally, the increase of the content of umami peptides, organic acids, and amino acids during fermentation contributed to the perception of umami taste in FBBP. Molecule docking results inferred that these umami molecules were easy to connect with Ser, Glu, His, and Gln in the T1R3 subunit through hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interaction force. The binding sites His145, Gln389, and Glu301 particularly contributed to the formation of the ligand-receptor complexes. The aromatic interaction, hydrogen bond, hydrophilicity, and solvent-accessible surface (SAS) played key roles in the receptor-peptide interaction. Sensory evaluation and electronic tongue results showed that EDEDE, DLSESV, SNGDDE, DETL, CDLSD, and TDEE screened from FBBP had umami characteristics and umami-enhancing effects (umami threshold values ranging from 0.131 to 0.394 mmol/L). This work provides new insight into the rapid and efficient screening of novel umami peptides and a deeper understanding of the taste mechanisms of umami molecules from FBBP.
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- Jianhua Zhao
- School of Food and Bio-engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
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- School of Food and Bio-engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
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- School of Food and Bio-engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
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- School of Food and Bio-engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
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- School of Food and Bio-engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
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- School of Food and Bio-engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
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- School of Food and Bio-engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
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- School of Food and Bio-engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
- Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 610039, China
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- School of Food and Bio-engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
- Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 610039, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Specialty Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, Chengdu 610039, China
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Li H, Guan K, Liu M, Jiang W, Yan F, Zhu A, Zhou S. Identification and anti-oxidative potential of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM)-derived bioactive peptides released through in vitro gastrointestinal digestion. Bioorg Chem 2024; 145:107232. [PMID: 38437762 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2024.107232] [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: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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This study investigated the stability of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) protein under simulated gastrointestinal conditions using an in vitro enzymatic digestion method. The optimal hydrolysis conditions were determined by monitoring the changes in particle size and zeta-potential of MFGM protein hydrolysates over time. Furthermore, the distribution of small molecular weight peptides with antioxidant activity was explored through DEAE-52 combined with in vitro cell experiments. Two novel antioxidant peptides (TGIIT and IITQ) were identified based on molecular docking technology and evaluated their potential scavenging activity against 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2'-Azinobis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonate) (ABTS+) radicals. TGIIT and IITQ also demonstrated remarkable abilities in promoting mitochondrial biogenesis and activating Keap1/Nrf2 signaling pathway, which can effectively counteract skeletal muscle dysfunction induced by oxidative stress. Thus, MFGM-derived antioxidant peptides have the potential to be employed in food to regulate muscle protein metabolism and alleviate sarcopenia.
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- He Li
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Cardiovascular Drugs Targeting Endothelial Cells, College of Health Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, Heilongjiang, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University for Nationalities, Nanning 530008, Guangxi, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Cardiovascular Drugs Targeting Endothelial Cells, College of Health Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Cardiovascular Drugs Targeting Endothelial Cells, College of Health Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Cardiovascular Drugs Targeting Endothelial Cells, College of Health Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Science, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich, Central Avenue, Chatham ME4 4TB, UK.
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Ren H, Zhou J, Fu H, Feng Q, Wang J, Li C, Xia G, Shang W, He Y. Identification and virtual screening of novel salty peptides from hydrolysate of tilapia by-product by batch molecular docking. Front Nutr 2024; 10:1343209. [PMID: 38260067 PMCID: PMC10800615 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1343209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Introduction Tilapia produces a large number of by-products during processing, which contain potentially flavorful peptides. Methods The application of PyRx software enabled batch molecular docking andscreening of 16 potential salty peptides from 189 peptides identified in the enzymaticdigestion of tilapia by-products. Results According to sensory analysis, all 16 peptides werepredominantly salty with a threshold of 0.256 - 0.379 mmol/L with some sournessand astringency, among which HLDDALR had the highest salty intensity, followedby VIEPLDIGDDKVR, FPGIPDHL, and DFKSPDDPSRH. I addition, moleculardocking results showed these four core peptides with high salt intensity bound to thesalt receptor TRPV1 mainly via van der Waals interactions, hydrogen bonds, andhydrophobic forces; Arg491, Tyr487, VAL441, and Asp708 were the key sites for thebinding of salty peptides to TRPV1. Therefore, the application of batch moleculardocking using PyRx is effective and economical for the virtual screening of saltypeptides.
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- Hongjun Ren
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
- Hainan Provincial Engineering Research Centre of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in the South China Sea, Haikou, China
- Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou, Haikou, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
- Hainan Provincial Engineering Research Centre of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in the South China Sea, Haikou, China
- Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou, Haikou, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
- Hainan Provincial Engineering Research Centre of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in the South China Sea, Haikou, China
- Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou, Haikou, China
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Jia R, Yang Y, Liao G, Gu D, Pu Y, Huang M, Wang G. Excavation, identification and structure-activity relationship of heat-stable umami peptides in the processing of Wuding chicken. Food Chem 2024; 430:137051. [PMID: 37541042 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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Umami peptides from different stages of Wuding chicken processing were discovered, isolated, and purified using ultrafiltration membrane, gel filtration chromatography, and reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography, and the binding mechanism was explored. Twelve umami peptides were found by nano-scale liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, three of which (HLEEEIK, LDDALR, and ELY) existed throughout the processing step. The umami score and the frequency of active fragments of umami were highest for LEEEL, followed by EEF. The main active sites between umami peptide and receptor T1R1/T1R3 were Tyr262, Glu325, and Glu292, and hydrophobic interaction and hydrogen bonding were the main forces, and bitter amino acids were also important components of umami peptides. It was found for the first time that heat-stable umami peptides exist in Wuding chickens, which provides a basis for the identification and screening of umami peptides in local chickens, and also helps to study the structure-activity relationship of umami peptides.
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- Rong Jia
- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Livestock Product Processing and Engineering Technology Research Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Livestock Product Processing and Engineering Technology Research Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Livestock Product Processing and Engineering Technology Research Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Livestock Product Processing and Engineering Technology Research Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Livestock Product Processing and Engineering Technology Research Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Livestock Product Processing and Engineering Technology Research Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
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Wang H, Wang W, Zhang S, Hu Z, Yao R, Hadiatullah H, Li P, Zhao G. Identification of novel umami peptides from yeast extract and the mechanism against T1R1/T1R3. Food Chem 2023; 429:136807. [PMID: 37450993 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Yeast extract was separated by using ultrafiltration, gel filtration chromatography, and preparative high-performance liquid chromatography for analyzing the umami mechanism. 13 kinds of umami peptides were screened out from 73 kinds of peptides which were identified in yeast extract using nanoscale ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and virtual screening. The umami peptides were found to have a threshold range of 0.07-0.61 mM. DWTDDVEAR exhibited a strong umami taste with a pronounced enhancement effect for monosodium glutamate. Molecular docking studies revealed that specific amino acid residues in the T1R1 subunit, including Arg316, Ser401, and Asp315, played a critical role in the umami perception with these peptides. Overall, the study highlights the potential of natural flavor enhancers and provides insights into the mechanism of umami taste perception.
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- Hao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, 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, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, 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, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, 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, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, 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, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- The Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Yeast Function, Angel Yeast Co. Ltd., Yichang 443003, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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Cao K, An F, Wu J, Ji S, Rong Y, Hou Y, Ma X, Yang W, Hu L, Wu R. Identification, Characterization, and Receptor Binding Mechanism of New Umami Peptides from Traditional Fermented Soybean Paste (Dajiang). JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:18953-18962. [PMID: 37979135 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c04943] [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: 11/19/2023]
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Dajiang, a traditional Chinese condiment, is made from fermented soybeans. It is highly popular among consumers as a result of its delicious umami flavor, which mainly originates from umami peptides. To examine the mechanism of umami taste in Dajiang, we selected Dajiang samples with strong umami taste and subjected them to purification and identification analysis using ethanol precipitation, gel chromatography, reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography, and ultraperformance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Subsequently, on the basis of toxicity and umami prediction analysis, we screened, synthesized, and characterized three novel bean umami peptides in Dajiang: TLGGPTTL, 758.4174 Da; GALEQILQ, 870.4811 Da; and HSISDLQ, 911.4713 Da. Their sensory threshold values were 0.25, 0.40, and 0.17 mmol/L, respectively. Furthermore, molecular docking results showed that hydrogen-bonding and hydrophobic interactions are important interaction forces in the binding of umami peptide to taste receptors. Ser147 and Glu148 of the T1R3 taste receptor are important amino acid residues for binding of the three umami peptides. This study uncovers the mechanism of umami-peptide-driven flavor in fermented soybean products.
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- Kaixin Cao
- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
- Engineering Research Center of Food Fermentation Technology, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
- Engineering Research Center of Food Fermentation Technology, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Microbial Fermentation Technology Innovation, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Microbial Fermentation Technology Innovation, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Totole Food Company, Limited, Shanghai 201812, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Microbial Fermentation Technology Innovation, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
- Engineering Research Center of Food Fermentation Technology, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Microbial Fermentation Technology Innovation, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
- Engineering Research Center of Food Fermentation Technology, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
- Engineering Research Center of Food Fermentation Technology, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, People's Republic of China
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Wang N, Han G, Zhao Y, Bai F, Wang J, Xu H, Gao R, Jiang X, Xu X, Liu K. Identification and Verification of Novel Umami Peptides Isolated from Hybrid Sturgeon Meat ( Acipenser baerii × Acipenser schrenckii). JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023. [PMID: 37916660 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c05395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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To explore the umami mechanism in sturgeon meat, five peptides (ERRY, VRGPR, LKYPLE, VKKVFK, and YVVFKD) were isolated and identified by ultrafiltration, gel filtration chromatography, and UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS. The omission test confirmed that the five umami peptides contributed to the umami taste of sturgeon meat. Also, the peptides had the double effective role of enhancing both umami and saltiness. The threshold of ERRY was only 0.031, which exceeded most umami peptides in the last 3 years. Molecular docking results showed that five peptides could easily bind to Gly167, Ser170, and Try218 residues in T1R3 through hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interactions. Furthermore, molecular dynamics simulations indicated that hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions were the main intermolecular interaction forces. This study could contribute to revealing the umami taste mechanism of sturgeon meat and provide new insights for effective screening of short umami peptides.
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- Ningchen Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China
- Sanya Oceanographic Institution of Ocean University of China, Sanya 572024, China
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- Quzhou Sturgeon Aquatic Food Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd., Quzhou 324002, China
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- Quzhou Sturgeon Aquatic Food Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd., Quzhou 324002, China
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- Lianyungang Baohong Marine Technology Co., Ltd., Lianyungang 222000, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China
- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China
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Jia R, He Y, Liao G, Yang Z, Gu D, Pu Y, Huang M, Wang G. Identification of umami peptides from Wuding chicken by Nano-HPLC-MS/MS and insights into the umami taste mechanisms. Food Res Int 2023; 172:113208. [PMID: 37689849 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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Wuding chicken is popular with consumers in China because of its umami taste. This study aimed to identify novel umami peptides from Wuding chicken and explore the taste mechanism of umami peptides. The molecular masses and amino acid compositions of peptides in Wuding chicken were identified by nano-scale liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (Nano-HPLC-MS/MS). The taste characteristics of the peptides synthesized by the solid-phase method were evaluated by sensory evaluation combined with electronic tongue technology. The secondary structure of the peptides was further analyzed by circular dichroism (CD), and the relationship between the structure and taste of the peptides was elucidated by molecular docking. The results showed that eight potential umami peptides were identified, among which FVT (FT-3), LDF (LF-3), and DLAGRDLTDYLMKIL (DL-15) had distinct umami tastes, and FT-3 had the highest umami intensity, followed by LF-3 and DL-15. The relative contents of β-sheets in the three umami peptides were 55.20%, 57.30%, and 47.70%, respectively, which were the key components of Wuding chicken umami peptides. In addition to LF-3 embedded in the cavity-binding domain of the TIR1, both FT-3 and DL-15 were embedded in the venus flytrap domain (VFTD) of the T1R3 to bind the umami receptor T1R1/T1R3. The main binding forces between the umami peptides and the umami receptor T1R1/T1R3 relied on hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions, and the key amino acid residues of the combination of umami peptides and the umami receptor T1R1/T1R3 were Glu292, Asn235, and Tyr262.
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- Rong Jia
- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Livestock Product Processing and Engineering Technology Research Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Livestock Product Processing and Engineering Technology Research Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Livestock Product Processing and Engineering Technology Research Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Livestock Product Processing and Engineering Technology Research Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Livestock Product Processing and Engineering Technology Research Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Livestock Product Processing and Engineering Technology Research Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MOA, College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Livestock Product Processing and Engineering Technology Research Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
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Ma P, Liu J, Pang S, Zhou W, Yu H, Wang M, Dong T, Wang Y, Wang Q, Liu A. Biopanning of specific peptide for SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay-based antigen assay. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1264:341300. [PMID: 37230729 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The ongoing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has rapidly spread worldwide which triggered serious public health issues. The search for rapid and accurate diagnosis, effective prevention, and treatment is urgent. The nucleocapsid protein (NP) of SARS-CoV-2 is one of the main structural proteins expressed and most abundant in the virus, and is considered a diagnostic marker for the accurate and sensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2. Herein, we report the screening of specific peptides from the pIII phage library that bind to SARS-CoV-2 NP. The phage monoclone expressing cyclic peptide N1 (peptide sequence, ACGTKPTKFC, with C&C bridged by disulfide bonding) specifically recognizes SARS-CoV-2 NP. Molecular docking studies reveal that the identified peptide is bound to the "pocket" region on the SARS-CoV-2 NP N-terminal domain mainly by forming a hydrogen bonding network and through hydrophobic interaction. Peptide N1 with the C-terminal linker was synthesized as the capture probe for SARS-CoV-2 NP in ELISA. The peptide-based ELISA was capable of assaying SARS-CoV-2 NP at concentrations as low as 61 pg/mL (∼1.2 pM). Furthermore, the as-proposed method could detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus at limits as low as 50 TCID50 (median tissue culture infective dose)/mL. This study demonstrates that selected peptides are powerful biomolecular tools for SARS-CoV-2 detection, providing a new and inexpensive method of rapidly screening infections as well as rapidly diagnosing coronavirus disease 2019 patients.
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- Pengxin Ma
- Institute for Chemical Biology & Biosensing, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Rd, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Institute for Chemical Biology & Biosensing, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Rd, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Institute for Chemical Biology & Biosensing, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Rd, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Institute for Chemical Biology & Biosensing, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Rd, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Institute for Chemical Biology & Biosensing, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Rd, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Institute for Chemical Biology & Biosensing, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Rd, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Institute for Chemical Biology & Biosensing, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Rd, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Institute for Chemical Biology & Biosensing, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Rd, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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Liu Q, Gao X, Pan D, Liu Z, Xiao C, Du L, Cai Z, Lu W, Dang Y, Zou Y. Rapid screening based on machine learning and molecular docking of umami peptides from porcine bone. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2023; 103:3915-3925. [PMID: 36335574 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The traditional screening method for umami peptide, extracted from porcine bone, was labor-intensive and time-consuming. In this study, the rapid screening method and molecular mechanism of umami peptide was investigated. RESULTS This article showed that a more precisely rapid screening method with composite machine learning and molecular docking was used to screen the potential umami peptide from porcine bone. As reference, 24 reported umami peptides were predicated by composite machine learning, with the accuracy of 86.7%. In this study, potential umami peptide sequences from porcine bone were screened by UMPred-FRL, Umami-MRNN Demo, and molecular docking was used to provide further screening. Finally, nine peptides were screened and verified as umami peptides by this method: LREY, HEAL, LAKVH, FQKVVA, HVKELE, AEVKKAP, EAVEKPQS, KALSEEL and KKMFETES. The hydrogen bonding was deemed to be the main interaction force with receptor T1R3, and domain binding sites were Ser146, His121 and Glu277. The result demonstrated the feasibility of machine learning assisted T1R1/T1R3 receptor for rapid screening umami peptides. The screening method would not only adapt to screen umami peptides from porcine bone but possibly applied for other sources. It also provided a reference for rapid screening of umami peptides. CONCLUSION The manuscript lays a rapid screening method in screening umami peptide, and nine umami peptides from porcine bone were screened and identified. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Qing Liu
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Quality and Research Management Department, Zhejiang Institute for Food and Drug Control, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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Mei S, Ding J, Chen X. Identification of differential volatile and non-volatile compounds in coffee leaves prepared from different tea processing steps using HS-SPME/GC-MS and HPLC-Orbitrap-MS/MS and investigation of the binding mechanism of key phytochemicals with olfactory and taste receptors using molecular docking. Food Res Int 2023; 168:112760. [PMID: 37120211 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Tea processing steps affected the proximate composition, enzyme activity and bioactivity of coffee leaves; however, the effects of different tea processing steps on the volatiles, non-volatiles, color, and sensory characteristics of coffee leaves have yet been demonstrated. Here the dynamic changes of volatile and non-volatile compounds in different tea processing steps were investigated using HS-SPME/GC-MS and HPLC-Orbitrap-MS/MS, respectively. A total of 53 differential volatiles (alcohol, aldehyde, ester, hydrocarbon, ketone, oxygen heterocyclic compounds, phenol, and sulfur compounds) and 50 differential non-volatiles (xanthone, flavonoid, organic acid, amino acid, organic amine, alkaloid, aldehyde, and purine et al.) were identified in coffee leaves prepared from different processing steps. Kill-green, fermentation, and drying steps significantly influenced the volatiles; however, kill-green, rolling, and drying steps significantly affected the color of coffee leaves and their hot water infusion. The coffee leaf tea that was prepared without the kill-green process was found to have a more pleasant taste as compared to the tea that was prepared with the kill-green process. This can be attributed to the fact that the former contained lower levels of flavonoids, chlorogenic acid, and epicatechin, but had higher levels of floral, sweet, and rose-like aroma compounds. The binding interactions between the key differential volatile and non-volatile compounds and the olfactory and taste receptors were also investigated. The key differential volatiles, pentadecanal and methyl salicylate generate fresh and floral odors by activating olfactory receptors, OR5M3 and OR1G1, respectively. Epicatechin showed a high affinity to the bitter receptors, including T2R16, T2R14, and T2R46. Since the specific content of differential compounds in different samples varies greatly, the dose-effect and structure-function relationships of these key compounds and the molecular mechanism of the odor and taste of coffee leaf tea need to be further studied.
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- Suhuan Mei
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China; Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China; International Joint Research Laboratory of Intelligent Agriculture and Agri-products Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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Zhang L, Pu D, Zhang J, Hao Z, Zhao X, Sun B, Zhang Y. Identification of Novel Umami Peptides in Chicken Breast Soup through a Sensory-Guided Approach and Molecular Docking to the T1R1/T1R3 Taste Receptor. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:7803-7811. [PMID: 37189274 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c01251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Ultrafiltration combined with nanoliquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (nano-LC-QTOF-MS) and sensory evaluation was used to separate and identify umami peptides in chicken breast soup. Fifteen peptides with umami propensity scores of >588 were identified from the fraction (molecular weight ≤1 kDa) using nano-LC-QTOF-MS, and their concentrations ranged from 0.02 ± 0.01 to 6.94 ± 0.41 μg/L in chicken breast soup. AEEHVEAVN, PKESEKPN, VGNEFVTKG, GIQKELQF, FTERVQ, and AEINKILGN were considered as umami peptides according to sensory analysis results (detection threshold: 0.18-0.91 mmol/L). The measurement of point of subjective equality showed that these six umami peptides (2.00 g/L) were equivalent to 0.53-0.66 g/L of monosodium glutamate (MSG) in terms of umami intensity. Notably, the sensory evaluation results showed that the peptide of AEEHVEAVN significantly enhanced the umami intensity of the MSG solution and chicken soup models. The molecular docking results showed that the serine residues were the most frequently observed binding sites in T1R1/T1R3. The binding site Ser276 particularly contributed to the formation of the umami peptide-T1R1 complexes. The acidic glutamate residues observed in the umami peptides were also involved in their binding to the T1R1 and T1R3 subunits.
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- Lili Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Flavor Science of China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flavor Science of China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flavor Science of China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flavor Science of China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flavor Science of China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flavor Science of China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flavor Science of China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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Kou X, Shi P, Gao C, Ma P, Xing H, Ke Q, Zhang D. Data-Driven Elucidation of Flavor Chemistry. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:6789-6802. [PMID: 37102791 PMCID: PMC10176570 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c00909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Flavor molecules are commonly used in the food industry to enhance product quality and consumer experiences but are associated with potential human health risks, highlighting the need for safer alternatives. To address these health-associated challenges and promote reasonable application, several databases for flavor molecules have been constructed. However, no existing studies have comprehensively summarized these data resources according to quality, focused fields, and potential gaps. Here, we systematically summarized 25 flavor molecule databases published within the last 20 years and revealed that data inaccessibility, untimely updates, and nonstandard flavor descriptions are the main limitations of current studies. We examined the development of computational approaches (e.g., machine learning and molecular simulation) for the identification of novel flavor molecules and discussed their major challenges regarding throughput, model interpretability, and the lack of gold-standard data sets for equitable model evaluation. Additionally, we discussed future strategies for the mining and designing of novel flavor molecules based on multi-omics and artificial intelligence to provide a new foundation for flavor science research.
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- Xingran Kou
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetics, School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetics, School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
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- Laboratory for Physical Chemistry, ETH Zürich, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Computational Biology, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetics, School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
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- National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) Catalysis, Institute of Environmental Engineering, ETH Zürich, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland
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Jiang J, Li J, Li J, Pei H, Li M, Zou Q, Lv Z. A Machine Learning Method to Identify Umami Peptide Sequences by Using Multiplicative LSTM Embedded Features. Foods 2023; 12:foods12071498. [PMID: 37048319 PMCID: PMC10094688 DOI: 10.3390/foods12071498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Umami peptides enhance the umami taste of food and have good food processing properties, nutritional value, and numerous potential applications. Wet testing for the identification of umami peptides is a time-consuming and expensive process. Here, we report the iUmami-DRLF that uses a logistic regression (LR) method solely based on the deep learning pre-trained neural network feature extraction method, unified representation (UniRep based on multiplicative LSTM), for feature extraction from the peptide sequences. The findings demonstrate that deep learning representation learning significantly enhanced the capability of models in identifying umami peptides and predictive precision solely based on peptide sequence information. The newly validated taste sequences were also used to test the iUmami-DRLF and other predictors, and the result indicates that the iUmami-DRLF has better robustness and accuracy and remains valid at higher probability thresholds. The iUmami-DRLF method can aid further studies on enhancing the umami flavor of food for satisfying the need for an umami-flavored diet.
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- Jici Jiang
- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
- Wu Yuzhang Honors College, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Quzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Quzhou 324000, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Li C, Hua Y, Pan D, Qi L, Xiao C, Xiong Y, Lu W, Dang Y, Gao X, Zhao Y. A rapid selection strategy for umami peptide screening based on machine learning and molecular docking. Food Chem 2023; 404:134562. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Sun F, Wang H, Liu Q, Xia X, Chen Q, Kong B. Proteolysis and quality characteristics of Harbin dry sausages caused by the addition of Staphylococcus xylosus protease. Food Chem 2023; 404:134692. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Chang J, Li X, Liang Y, Feng T, Sun M, Song S, Yao L, Wang H, Hou F. Novel umami peptide from Hypsizygus marmoreus hydrolysate and molecular docking to the taste receptor T1R1/T1R3. Food Chem 2023; 401:134163. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Li W, Chen W, Ma H, Wang J, Li Z, Wang Q, Zhang Z, Wu D, Zhang J, Yang Y. Study on the relationship between structure and taste activity of the umami peptide of Stropharia rugosoannulata prepared by ultrasound. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2022; 90:106206. [PMID: 36274418 PMCID: PMC9593856 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2022.106206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
Abstract
Through virtual screening, electronic tongue verification, and molecular docking technology, the structure-taste activity relationship of 47 kinds of umami peptides (octapeptide - undecapeptide) from Stropharia rugosoannulata prepared by simultaneous ultrasonic-assisted directional enzymatic hydrolysis was analyzed. The umami peptides of S.rugosoannulata can form hydrogen bond interaction and electrostatic interaction with umami receptors T1R1/T1R3. The amino acid residues at the peptides' N-terminal and C-terminal play a vital role in binding with the receptors to form a stable complex. D, E, and R are the primary amino acids in the peptides that easily bind to T1R1/T1R3. The basic amino acid in the peptides is more easily bound to T1R1, and the acidic amino acid is more easily bound to T1R3. The active amino acid sites of the receptors to which the peptides bind account for 42%-65% of the total active amino acid residues in the receptors. ASP147 and ASP219 are the critical amino acid residues for T1R1 to recognize the umami peptides, and ARG64, GLU45, and GLU48 are the critical amino acid residues for T1R3 to recognize the umami peptides. The increase in the variety and quantity of umami peptides is the main reason for improving the umami taste of the substrate prepared by synchronous ultrasound-assisted directional enzymatic hydrolysis. This study provides a theoretical basis for understanding simultaneous ultrasound-assisted directional enzymatic hydrolysis for preparing umami peptides from S.rugosoannulata, enhancing the flavor of umami, and the relationship between peptide structure and taste activity.
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- Wen Li
- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai 201403, China; School of Food & Biological Engineering, Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Food & Biological Engineering, Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Food & Biological Engineering, Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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- Institute of Biotechnology Research, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai 201106, China
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai 201403, China
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai 201403, China
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- School of Food & Biological Engineering, Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Food & Biological Engineering, Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai 201403, China
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai 201403, China.
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Identification and virtual screening of novel umami peptides from chicken soup by molecular docking. Food Chem 2022; 404:134414. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Xiong Y, Gao X, Pan D, Zhang T, Qi L, Wang N, Zhao Y, Dang Y. A strategy for screening novel umami dipeptides based on common feature pharmacophore and molecular docking. Biomaterials 2022; 288:121697. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Xue H, Han T, Xu M, Yao Y, Wu N, Chen S, Zhang G, Wang W, Zhao Y, Tu Y. Processing technology, principle, and nutritional characteristics of preserved eggs: A review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Wang H, Xu J, Liu Q, Xia X, Sun F, Kong B. Effect of the protease from Staphylococcus carnosus on the proteolysis, quality characteristics, and flavor development of Harbin dry sausage. Meat Sci 2022; 189:108827. [PMID: 35429823 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.108827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
Abstract
The effect of the addition of different levels of S. carnosus protease (0, 0.15, 0.30, 0.45 and 0.60 g/kg raw meat) on the proteolysis, quality characteristics, and flavor development of Harbin dry sausage was investigated. The results showed that the S. carnosus protease addition to Harbin dry sausage effectively promoted the degradation of meat proteins into peptides and free amino acids, thus resulting in tenderization and inhibiting fat oxidation. Moreover, the S. carnosus protease addition could promote the development of key flavor compounds such as some ketones, acids and esters. Sausage with S. carnosus protease levels of 0.45 g/kg exhibited the most attractive sensory attributes. Molecular docking showed that the S. carnosus protease can interact with myosin heavy chains. In summary, the S. carnosus protease addition can improve quality characteristics and flavor profile of Harbin dry sausage.
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- Hui Wang
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China.
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China.
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