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Khalid S, Chaudhary K, Aziz H, Amin S, Sipra HM, Ansar S, Rasheed H, Naeem M, Onyeaka H. Trends in extracting protein from microalgae Spirulina platensis, using innovative extraction techniques: mechanisms, potentials, and limitations. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2024:1-17. [PMID: 39096052 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2024.2386448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Microalgal, species are recognized for their high protein content, positioning them as a promising source of this macronutrient. Spirulina platensis, in particular, is noteworthy for its rich protein levels (70 g/100 g dw), which are higher than those of meat and legumes. Incorporating this microalgae into food can provide various benefits to human health due to its diverse chemical composition, encompassing high amount of protein and elevated levels of minerals, phenolics, essential fatty acids, and pigments. Conventional techniques employed for protein extraction from S. platensis have several drawbacks, prompting the exploration of innovative extraction techniques (IETs) to overcome these limitations. Recent advancements in extraction methods include ultrasound-assisted extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, high-pressure-assisted extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, pulse-electric field assisted extraction, ionic liquids assisted extraction, and pressurized liquid extraction. These IETs have demonstrated efficiency in enhancing protein yield of high quality while maximizing biomass utilization. This comprehensive review delves into the mechanisms, applications, and drawbacks associated with implementing IETs in protein extraction from S. platensis. Notably, these innovative methods offer advantages such as increased extractability, minimized protein denaturation, reduced solvent consumption, and lower energy consumption. However, safety considerations and the synergistic effects of combined extraction methods warrant further exploration and investigation of their underlying mechanisms.
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- Samran Khalid
- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- Department of Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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Mirzapour-Kouhdasht A, Garcia-Vaquero M, Huang JY. Algae-derived compounds: Bioactivity, allergenicity and technologies enhancing their values. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 406:130963. [PMID: 38876282 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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As a rapidly growing source of human nutrients, algae biosynthesize diverse metabolites which have promising bioactivities. However, the potential allergenicity of algal components hinder their widespread adoption. This review provides a comprehensive review of various macro and micronutrients derived from algal biomass, with particular focus on bioactive compounds, including peptides, polyphenols, carotenoids, omega-3 fatty acids and phycocyanins. The approaches used to produce algal bioactive compounds and their health benefits (antioxidant, antidiabetic, cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory) are summarised. This review particularly focuses on the state-of-the-art of precision fermentation, encapsulation, cold plasma, high-pressure processing, pulsed electric field, and subcritical water to reduce the allergenicity of algal compounds while increasing their bioactivity and bioavailability. By providing insights into current challenges of algae-derived compounds and opportunities for advancement, this review contributes to the ongoing discourse on maximizing their application potential in the food nutraceuticals, and pharmaceuticals industries.
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- Armin Mirzapour-Kouhdasht
- Department of Chemical Sciences, SSPC, Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Pharmaceuticals, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick, V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, D04V1W8 Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA.
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Paul RK, Raza K. Natural hypoglycaemic bioactives: Newer avenues and newer possibilities. Phytother Res 2024. [PMID: 38990182 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8281] [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: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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The incidences of endocrine and metabolic disorders like diabetes have increased worldwide. Several proposed molecular pathways mechanisms for the management of diabetes have been identified, but glycaemic control is still a challenging task in the drug discovery process. Most of the drug discovery processes lead to numerous scaffolds that are prominent in natural products. The review deals with the natural bioactives as an α-amylase inhibitors, α-glucosidase inhibitors, protein tyrosine phosphatase-1B inhibitors, dipeptidyl peptidase-IV inhibitors, G-protein coupled receptors-40 agonists, PPAR-γ agonists and the activators of 5'-adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase and glucokinase. So, in this review, we focused on the hypoglycaemic bioactives, which will assist scientific developers, traditional medicinal practitioners, and readers to discover some potent antidiabetic molecules. Strategies like chemometric approaches, scaffold hopping, and total synthesis of natural products by group modification or ring opening/closing mechanism could be useful for the development of novel hit/lead antidiabetic molecules. The study concludes that each phyto molecule inherits a potential to get explored by repurposing techniques for various antidiabetic targets and offer an alternative antidiabetic therapeutic medicinal potential.
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- Rakesh Kumar Paul
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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Zheng K, Wu Y, Dai Q, Yan X, Liu Y, Sun D, Yu Z, Jiang S, Ma Q, Jiang W. Extraction, identification, and molecular mechanisms of α-glucosidase inhibitory peptides from defatted Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) powder hydrolysates. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 266:131126. [PMID: 38527682 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131126] [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: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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The objective of this study was to explore the potential of Antarctic krill-derived peptides as α-glucosidase inhibitors for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The enzymolysis conditions of α-glucosidase inhibitory peptides were optimized by response surface methodology (RSM), a statistical method that efficiently determines optimal conditions with a limited number of experiments. Gel chromatography and LC-MS/MS techniques were utilized to determine the molecular weight (Mw) distribution and sequences of the hydrolysates. The identification and analysis of the mechanism behind α-glucosidase inhibitory peptides were conducted through conventional and computer-assisted techniques. The binding affinities between peptides and α-glucosidase were further validated using BLI (biolayer interferometry) assay. The results revealed that hydrolysates generated by neutrase exhibited the highest α-glucosidase inhibition rate. Optimal conditions for hydrolysis were determined to be an enzyme concentration of 6 × 103 U/g, hydrolysis time of 5.4 h, and hydrolysis temperature of 45 °C. Four peptides (LPFQR, PSFD, PSFDF, VPFPR) with strong binding affinities to the active site of α-glucosidase, primarily through hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions. This study highlights the prospective utility of Antarctic krill-derived peptides in curtailing α-glucosidase activity, offering a theoretical foundation for the development of novel α-glucosidase inhibitors and related functional foods to enhance diabetes management.
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- Kewei Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Key Technical Factors in Zhejiang Seafood Health Hazards, College of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
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- Institute of Innovation and Application, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
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- Marine Science College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Key Technical Factors in Zhejiang Seafood Health Hazards, College of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China; Institute of Innovation and Application, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China; Marine Science College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Key Technical Factors in Zhejiang Seafood Health Hazards, College of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China; Institute of Innovation and Application, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
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- Institute of Innovation and Application, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
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- Institute of Innovation and Application, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Innovation and Application, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Key Technical Factors in Zhejiang Seafood Health Hazards, College of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China; Institute of Innovation and Application, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China.
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Ding L, Zheng X, Zhao L, Cai S. Identification of Novel Peptides in Distillers' Grains as Antioxidants, α-Glucosidase Inhibitors, and Insulin Sensitizers: In Silico and In Vitro Evaluation. Nutrients 2024; 16:1279. [PMID: 38732526 PMCID: PMC11085682 DOI: 10.3390/nu16091279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Distillers' grains are rich in protein and constitute a high-quality source of various bioactive peptides. The purpose of this study is to identify novel bioactive peptides with α-glucosidase inhibitory, antioxidant, and insulin resistance-ameliorating effects from distiller's grains protein hydrolysate. Three novel peptides (YPLPR, AFEPLR, and NDPF) showed good potential bioactivities, and the YPLPR peptide had the strongest bioactivities, whose IC50 values towards α-glucosidase inhibition, radical scavenging rates of 2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6- sulfonic acid) (ABTS) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) were about 5.31 mmol/L, 6.05 mmol/L, and 7.94 mmol/L, respectively. The glucose consumption of HepG2 cells treated with YPLPR increased significantly under insulin resistance condition. Moreover, the YPLPR peptide also had a good scavenging effect on intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by H2O2 (the relative contents: 102.35% vs. 100%). Molecular docking results showed that these peptides could stably combine with α-glucosidase, ABTS, and DPPH free radicals, as well as related targets of the insulin signaling pathway through hydrogen bonding and van der Waals forces. This research presents a potentially valuable natural resource for reducing oxidative stress damage and regulating blood glucose in diabetes, thereby increasing the usage of distillers' grains peptides and boosting their economic worth.
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- Lixin Ding
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China; (L.D.); (X.Z.)
- Yunnan Engineering Research Center for Fruit & Vegetable Products, Kunming 650500, China
- International Green Food Processing Research and Development Center of Kunming City, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China; (L.D.); (X.Z.)
- Yunnan Engineering Research Center for Fruit & Vegetable Products, Kunming 650500, China
- International Green Food Processing Research and Development Center of Kunming City, Kunming 650500, China
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- Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China;
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China; (L.D.); (X.Z.)
- Yunnan Engineering Research Center for Fruit & Vegetable Products, Kunming 650500, China
- International Green Food Processing Research and Development Center of Kunming City, Kunming 650500, China
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Prete V, Abate AC, Di Pietro P, De Lucia M, Vecchione C, Carrizzo A. Beneficial Effects of Spirulina Supplementation in the Management of Cardiovascular Diseases. Nutrients 2024; 16:642. [PMID: 38474769 DOI: 10.3390/nu16050642] [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: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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In recent decades, as a result of rising mortality rates due to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), there has been a growing urgency to find alternative approaches to conventional pharmaceutical treatment to prevent the onset of chronic diseases. Arthrospira platensis, commonly known as Spirulina, is a blue-green cyanobacterium, classified as a "superfood", used worldwide as a nutraceutical food supplement due to its remarkable nutritional value, lack of toxicity, and therapeutic effects. Several scientific studies have evaluated the cardioprotective role of Spirulina. This article presents a comprehensive review of the therapeutic benefits of Spirulina in improving cardio- and cerebrovascular health. It focuses on the latest experimental and clinical findings to evaluate its antihypertensive, antidiabetic, and antihyperlipidemic properties. The objective is to highlight its potential in preventing and managing risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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- Valeria Prete
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
- Vascular Physiopathology Unit, IRCCS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
- Vascular Physiopathology Unit, IRCCS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy
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Li W, Yang S, An J, Wang M, Li H, Liu X. Statistical Characterization of Food-Derived α-Amylase Inhibitory Peptides: Computer Simulation and Partial Least Squares Regression Analysis. Molecules 2024; 29:395. [PMID: 38257308 PMCID: PMC10819330 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29020395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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α-Amylase inhibitory peptides are used to treat diabetes, but few studies have statistically characterized their interaction with α-amylase. This study performed the molecular docking of α-amylase with inhibitory peptides from published papers. The key sites, side chain chargeability, and hydrogen bond distribution characteristics were analyzed. Molecular dynamics simulated the role of key sites in complex stability. Moreover, partial least squares regression (PLSR) was used to analyze the contribution of different amino acids in the peptides to inhibition. The results showed that, for the α-amylase molecule, His201 and Gln63, with the highest interaction numbers (INs, 15, 15) and hydrogen bond values (HBVs, 11.50, 10.33), are the key sites on α-amylase, and amino acids with positively charged side chains were important for inhibitory activity. For the inhibitory peptides, Asp and Arg had the highest HBVs, and amino acids with charged side chains were more likely to form hydrogen bonds and exert inhibitory activity. In molecular dynamics simulations, peptides involving key binding sites formed more stable complexes with α-amylase than α-amylase alone, suggesting enhanced inhibitory effects. Further, PLSR results showed that amino acids close to the N-terminus of the inhibitory peptide, located in the third and fifth positions, were significantly correlated with its inhibitory activity. In conclusion, this study provides a new approach to developing and screening α-amylase inhibitors.
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- Wenhui Li
- China Food Flavor and Nutrition Health Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- China Food Flavor and Nutrition Health Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- China Food Flavor and Nutrition Health Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- China Food Flavor and Nutrition Health Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- China Food Flavor and Nutrition Health Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- China Food Flavor and Nutrition Health Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
- National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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Lu H, Xie T, Wu Q, Hu Z, Luo Y, Luo F. Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitory Peptides: Sources, Preparations, Identifications, and Action Mechanisms. Nutrients 2023; 15:4267. [PMID: 37836551 PMCID: PMC10574726 DOI: 10.3390/nu15194267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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With the change in people's lifestyle, diabetes has emerged as a chronic disease that poses a serious threat to human health, alongside tumor, cardiovascular, and cerebrovascular diseases. α-glucosidase inhibitors, which are oral drugs, have proven effective in preventing and managing this disease. Studies have suggested that bioactive peptides could serve as a potential source of α-glucosidase inhibitors. These peptides possess certain hypoglycemic activity and can effectively regulate postprandial blood glucose levels by inhibiting α-glucosidase activity, thus intervening and regulating diabetes. This paper provides a systematic summary of the sources, isolation, purification, bioavailability, and possible mechanisms of α-glucosidase inhibitory peptides. The sources of the α-glucosidase inhibitory peptides were introduced with emphasis on animals, plants, and microorganisms. This paper also points out the problems in the research process of α-glucosidase inhibitory peptide, with a view to providing certain theoretical support for the further study of this peptide.
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- Han Lu
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-Oil Deep Process and Quality Control, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (H.L.); (T.X.); (Q.W.); (Z.H.)
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-Oil Deep Process and Quality Control, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (H.L.); (T.X.); (Q.W.); (Z.H.)
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Resources Safety and Processing, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-Oil Deep Process and Quality Control, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (H.L.); (T.X.); (Q.W.); (Z.H.)
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-Oil Deep Process and Quality Control, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (H.L.); (T.X.); (Q.W.); (Z.H.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China;
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-Oil Deep Process and Quality Control, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (H.L.); (T.X.); (Q.W.); (Z.H.)
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Resources Safety and Processing, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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Ziyaei K, Abdi F, Mokhtari M, Daneshmehr MA, Ataie Z. Phycocyanin as a nature-inspired antidiabetic agent: A systematic review. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 119:154964. [PMID: 37544212 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.154964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nutraceuticals have been important for more than two decades for their safety, efficacy, and outstanding effects. Diabetes is a major metabolic syndrome, which may be improved using nutritional pharmaceuticals. Some microalgae species, such as spirulina, stand out by providing biomass with exceptional nutritional properties. Spirulina has a wide range of pharmacological effects, mostly related to phycocyanin. Phycocyanin is a protein compound with antidiabetic properties, known as a nutraceutical. OBJECTIVE This review delves into phycocyanin applications in diabetes and its complications and ascertains the mechanisms involved. METHODS Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and ProQuest databases were systematically reviewed (up to April 30, 2023), in which only animal and cellular studies were found. RESULTS According to animal studies, the administration of phycocyanin affected biochemical parameters (primary outcome) related to diabetes. These results showed an increase in fasting insulin serum and a decrease in fasting blood glucose, glycosylated serum protein, and glycosylated hemoglobin. In cellular studies, though, phycocyanin prevented methylglyoxal and human islet amyloid polypeptide-induced dysfunction in β-cells and induced apoptosis through different molecular pathways (secondary outcome), including activation of Nrf2, PI3K/Akt, and suppression of JNK and p38. Also, phycocyanin exerted its antidiabetic effect by affecting the pathways regulating hepatic glucose metabolism. CONCLUSIONS Thus, based on the available information and literature, targeting these pathways by phycocyanin may unleash an array of benefits, including positive outcomes of the antidiabetic effects of phycocyanin as a nutraceutical. OTHER This systematic review was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) at the National Institute of Health. The registration number is CRD42022307522.
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- Kobra Ziyaei
- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Non-communicable Diseases Research Centre, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Kish International Campus, University of Tehran, Kish Island, Iran; Department of Bioinformatics, Personalized Precision Medicine Institute, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Evidence-based Phytotherapy & Complementary Medicine Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.
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Zhu D, Yuan Z, Wu D, Wu C, El-Seedi HR, Du M. The dual-function of bioactive peptides derived from oyster (Crassostrea gigas) proteins hydrolysates. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2023.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2023]
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Zhang Y, Chen Y, Liu X, Wang W, Wang J, Li X, Sun S. Preparation and Identification of Peptides with α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity from Shiitake Mushroom ( Lentinus edodes) Protein. Foods 2023; 12:2534. [PMID: 37444272 DOI: 10.3390/foods12132534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The shiitake mushroom is the most commonly cultivated edible mushroom in the world, and is rich in protein. This study aims to obtain the peptides with α-glucosidase inhibition activity from shiitake mushroom protein hydrolysate. The conditions of enzymatic hydrolysis of shiitake mushroom protein were optimized by response surface test. The results showed that the optimal conditions were as follows: the E/S was 3390 U/g, the solid-liquid ratio was 1:20, the hydrolysis temperature and time were 46 °C and 3.4 h, respectively, and the pH was 7. The active peptides were separated by gel filtration and identified by LC-MS/MS analysis and virtual screening. The results indicated that fourteen peptides were identified by LC-MS/MS. Among them, four new peptides (EGEPKLP, KDDLRSP, TPELKL, and LDYGKL) with the higher docking score were selected and chemically synthesized to verify their inhibition activity. The IC50 values of EGEPKLP, KDDLRSP, TPELKL, and LDYGKL for α-glucosidase inhibition activity ranged from 452 ± 36 μmol/L to 696 ± 39 μmol/L. The molecular docking results showed that the hydrogen bond and arene-cation bond were the two major interactions between four peptides and 2QMJ. The hydrogen bonds were crucial to the inhibition activity of α-glucosidase. The results indicate the potential of using the peptides from shiitake mushroom protein as functional food with α-glucosidase inhibition activity.
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- Yu Zhang
- Institute of Agro-Product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Information Traceability, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Hangzhou 310021, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Safety, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- Institute of Agro-Product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
- Collage of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
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- Institute of Agro-Product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
- College of Wine, North West Agriculture and Forestry University, Xi'an 712199, China
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- Institute of Agro-Product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310012, China
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- Institute of Agro-Product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- Institute of Agro-Product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Information Traceability, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Hangzhou 310021, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Safety, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- Institute of Agro-Product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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Wang W, Yang W, Dai Y, Liu J, Chen ZY. Production of Food-Derived Bioactive Peptides with Potential Application in the Management of Diabetes and Obesity: A Review. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023. [PMID: 37027889 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c08835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The prevalence of diabetes mellitus and obesity is increasing worldwide. Bioactive peptides are naturally present in foods or in food-derived proteins. Recent research has shown that these bioactive peptides have an array of possible health benefits in the management of diabetes and obesity. First, this review will summarize the top-down and bottom-up production methods of the bioactive peptides from different protein sources. Second, the digestibility, bioavailability, and metabolic fate of the bioactive peptides are discussed. Last, the present review will discuss and explore the mechanisms by which these bioactive peptides help against obesity and diabetes based on in vitro and in vivo studies. Although several clinical studies have demonstrated that bioactive peptides are beneficial in alleviating diabetes and obesity, more double-blind randomized controlled trials are needed in the future. This review has provided novel insights into the potential of food-derived bioactive peptides as functional foods or nutraceuticals to manage obesity and diabetes.
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- Weiwei Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Food & Nutritional Sciences Programme, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong, China
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Zhang A, Wang K, Liu X, Zhang X. Isolation and identification of dipeptidyl peptidase-IV inhibitory peptides from Sacha inchi meal. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2023; 103:2926-2938. [PMID: 36692392 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sacha inchi meal (SIM) is a by-product of oil processing. Our previous studies showed that SIM hydrolysates exhibited dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) inhibition activity. The objective of the present work was to identify and characterize the bioactive peptides from protein hydrolysates of SIM; enzyme kinetics and peptide-enzyme interaction were also investigated. RESULTS From SIM hydrolysates, ten peptides responsible for the activity were identified: GPSRGF (GF-6), FPILSPDPA (FA-9), APYRRGGKI (AI-9), WPYH (WH-4), DPATWLALPT (DT-10), NPEDEFRQQ (NQ-9), APESKPVGV (AV-9), LEWRDR (LR-6), APVYWVQ (AQ-7) and LLMWPY (LY-6). The IC50 values of five peptides (GF-6, WH-4, AQ-7, AV-9 and LY-6) with better inhibitory activity on DPP-IV were within the range of 23.43-128.40 μmol L-1 . AQ-7 had the best activity, with an IC50 value of 23.43 μmol L-1 . Enzyme kinetics indicated the presence of various inhibition types (mixed, non-competitive and competitive). Isothermal titration microcalorimetry showed that the main forces of the binding sites between peptide (GF-6 or AQ-7) and DPP-IV were hydrogen bond, hydrophobic interaction and van der Waals force. The key residues involved in peptide-enzyme interaction were determined by molecular docking. Furthermore, at a concentration of 800 μmol L-1 , GF-6 was found to significantly increase the glucose consumption in insulin-resistant HepG2 cells (P < 0.05) compared with the model group. CONCLUSION Sacha inchi meal-derived peptides displayed potent DPP-IV inhibition activity and could be used in the health food industry and as lead compounds for diabetes therapy. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Aiyuan Zhang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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Bioprocessing to Preserve and Improve Microalgae Nutritional and Functional Potential: Novel Insight and Perspectives. Foods 2023; 12:foods12050983. [PMID: 36900500 PMCID: PMC10001325 DOI: 10.3390/foods12050983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Microalgae are aquatic unicellular microorganisms and, although various species are approved for human consumption, Arthrospira and Chlorella are the most widespread. Several nutritional and functional properties have been bestowed to microalgae principal micro- and macro-nutrients, with antioxidant, immunomodulatory and anticancer being the most common. The many references to their potential as a food of the future is mainly ascribed to the high protein and essential amino acid content, but they are also a source of pigments, lipids, sterols, polysaccharides, vitamins, and phenolic compounds with positive effects on human health. Nevertheless, microalgae use is often hindered by unpleasant color and flavor and several strategies have been sought to minimize such challenges. This review provides an overview of the strategies so far proposed and the main nutritional and functional characteristic of microalgae and the foods made thereof. Processing treatments have been used to enrich microalgae-derived substrates in compounds with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-hypertensive properties. Extraction, microencapsulation, enzymatic treatments, and fermentation are the most common, each with their own pros and cons. Yet, for microalgae to be the food of the future, more effort should be put into finding the right pre-treatments that can allow the use of the whole biomass and be cost-effective while bringing about features that go beyond the mere increase of proteins.
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Isolation of a Novel Anti-Diabetic α-Glucosidase Oligo-Peptide Inhibitor from Fermented Rice Bran. Foods 2023; 12:foods12010183. [PMID: 36613397 PMCID: PMC9818066 DOI: 10.3390/foods12010183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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At present, the incidence rate of diabetes is increasing gradually, and inhibiting α-glucosidase is one of the effective methods used to control blood sugar. This study identified new peptides from rice bran fermentation broth and evaluated their inhibitory activity and mechanism against α-glucosidase. Rice bran was fermented with Bacillus subtilis MK15 and the polypeptides of <3 kDa were isolated by ultrafiltration and chromatographic column, and were then subjected to LC-MS/MS mass spectrometry analysis. The results revealed that the oligopeptide GLLGY showed the greatest inhibitory activity in vitro. Docking studies with GLLGY on human α-glucosidase (PDB ID 5NN8) suggested a binding energy of −7.1 kcal/mol. GLLGY acts as a non-competitive inhibitor and forms five hydrogen bonds with Asp282, Ser523, Asp616, and His674 of α-glucosidase. Moreover, it retained its inhibitory activity even in a simulated digestion environment in vitro. The oligopeptide GLLGY could be developed into a potential anti-diabetic agent.
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Mohammadi M, Hamishehkar H, McClements DJ, Shahvalizadeh R, Barri A. Encapsulation of Spirulina protein hydrolysates in liposomes: Impact on antioxidant activity and gastrointestinal behavior. Food Chem 2023; 400:133973. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Raghunathan S, Navabshan I, Badar B, Kim JW, MubarakAli D. An investigation of algal peptides to target protein of lower respiratory tract infections: In silico approach. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2022.102585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Lympaki F, Giannoglou M, Magriplis E, Bothou DL, Andreou V, Dimitriadis GD, Markou G, Zampelas A, Theodorou G, Katsaros G, Papakonstantinou E. Short-Term Effects of Spirulina Consumption on Glycemic Responses and Blood Pressure in Healthy Young Adults: Results from Two Randomized Clinical Trials. Metabolites 2022; 12:metabo12121180. [PMID: 36557218 PMCID: PMC9787962 DOI: 10.3390/metabo12121180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The effects of spirulina consumption added in foods were investigated in two crossover clinical trials (n = 13 different healthy adults). In Trial-1 adults consumed cookies with-and-without spirulina (3.12 g per 100 g final product; 2.5 g spirulina per 50 g available carbohydrates) according to glycemic index (GI) methodology. In Trial-2, adults consumed 4 g, 6 g, and 8 g spirulina as beverage diluted in 50 g D-glucose vs. 50 g plain D-glucose. Capillary blood glucose samples were collected at 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 min and blood pressure (BP) was measured at beginning and end of each visit in both trials. Trial-1: both cookies with and without spirulina provided medium GI values (59 and 60, respectively, on glucose-scale), but no significant differences were found for BP. Trial-2: both 4 g and 8 g spirulina lowered postprandial glucose at 120 min (95% CI: -1.64 to -16.12 and -1.23 to -15.87, respectively). The results explained 29% of variation. Only 8 g spirulina decreased significantly 90-120 min area under the curve (AUC) for glucose and systolic BP (-4%). No differences were found for fasting glucose. Adding spirulina to cookies did not affect glucose responses and BP. Only 8 g provided significantly lower 90-120 min-AUC for glucose and BP compared to 4 g, 6 g-and-D-glucose, indicating advantages to glycemic control and hypertension.
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- Foteini Lympaki
- Laboratory of Dietetics and Quality of Life, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos, 11855 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Technology of Agricultural Products, Hellenic Agricultural Organization “DEMETER”, 14123 Lykovrisi, Greece
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- Laboratory of Dietetics and Quality of Life, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos, 11855 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Dietetics and Quality of Life, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos, 11855 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Technology of Agricultural Products, Hellenic Agricultural Organization “DEMETER”, 14123 Lykovrisi, Greece
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- Sector of Medicine, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15772 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Technology of Agricultural Products, Hellenic Agricultural Organization “DEMETER”, 14123 Lykovrisi, Greece
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- Laboratory of Dietetics and Quality of Life, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos, 11855 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Animal Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos, 11855 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Technology of Agricultural Products, Hellenic Agricultural Organization “DEMETER”, 14123 Lykovrisi, Greece
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- Laboratory of Dietetics and Quality of Life, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos, 11855 Athens, Greece
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Ma X, Fan X, Wang D, Li X, Wang X, Yang J, Qiu C, Liu X, Pang G, Abra R, Wang L. Study on preparation of chickpea peptide and its effect on blood glucose. Front Nutr 2022; 9:988628. [PMID: 36185665 PMCID: PMC9523602 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.988628] [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: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Chickpeas are the third largest bean in the world and are rich in protein. In this study, chickpea peptides were prepared by the enzyme-bacteria synergy method. Taking the peptide yield as the index, we first screened 8 strains suitable for the fermentation of chickpea peptides from 16 strains, carried out sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and then screened 4 strains with the best decomposition effect of chickpea protein. The molecular weight, amino acid content, and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of the chickpea peptides fermented by these four strains were detected. Finally, the strains with the best α-glucosidase inhibitory activity were obtained, and the inhibitory activities of the different molecular weight components of the chickpea peptides fermented by the strains with the best α-glucosidase inhibitory were detected. It was found that Bifidobacterium species had the best fermentation effect, and the highest peptide yield was 52.99 ± 0.88%. Lactobacillus thermophilus had the worst fermentation effect, and the highest peptide yield was 43.22 ± 0.47%. Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) showed that Bifidobacterium species, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and Lactobacillus paracasei have a better effect on the decomposition of chickpea protein in the fermentation process, and the molecular weight of their fermented peptides is basically below 20 KDa. Among the four strains, the α-glycosidase inhibition of chickpea peptide fermented by Lactobacillus acidophilus was the best, which was 58.22 ± 1.10% when the peptide concentration was 5.0 mg/ml. In chickpea peptide fermented by Lactobacillus acidophilus, the influence of molecular weight on the inhibitory activity is not obvious when the molecular weight is <10 kD, and the molecular weight range of the best inhibitory effect is 3–10 kD, and the inhibitory rate of α-glucosidase is 37 ± 1.32% at 2.0 mg/ml. This study provides a theoretical basis for the study of a new preparation method for chickpea peptide and its hypoglycemic effect.
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- Xuemei Ma
- College Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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- College Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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- College Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Arman Food Group Co. LTD, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Arman Food Group Co. LTD, Urumqi, China
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- College Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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- College Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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- College Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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- Shenxin Science and Technology Cooperation Base Co. LTD, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Arman Food Group Co. LTD, Urumqi, China
- Redili Abra
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- College Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
- *Correspondence: Liang Wang
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Zhang M, Zhu L, Wu G, Liu T, Qi X, Zhang H. Food-derived dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitory peptides: Production, identification, structure-activity relationship, and their potential role in glycemic regulation. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:2053-2075. [PMID: 36095057 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2120454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitory peptides are attracting increasing attention, owing to their potential role in glycemic regulation by preventing the inactivation of incretins. However, few reviews have summarized the current understanding of DPP-IV inhibitory peptides and their knowledge gaps. This paper reviews the production, identification and structure-activity relationships (SAR) of DPP-IV inhibitory peptides. Importantly, their bioavailability and hypoglycemic effects are critically discussed. Unlike the traditional method to identifying peptides after separation step by step, the bioinformatics approach identifies peptides via virtual screening that is more convenient and efficient. In addition, the bioinformatics approach was also used to investigate the SAR of peptides. Peptides with proline (Pro) or alanine (Ala) residue at the second position of N-terminal are exhibit strong DPP-IV inhibitory activity. Besides, the bioavailability of DPP-IV inhibitory peptides is related to their gastrointestinal stability and cellular permeability, and in vivo studies showed that the glucose homeostasis has been improved by these peptides. Especially, the intestinal transport of DPP-IV inhibitory peptides and cell biological assays used to evaluate their potential role in glycemic regulation are innovatively summarized. For further successful development of DPP-IV inhibitory peptides in glycemic regulation, future study should elucidate their SAR and in vivo hypoglycemic effects .
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- Mingkai Zhang
- National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Binzhou Zhongyu Food Company Limited, Key Laboratory of Wheat Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National Industry Technical Innovation Center for Wheat Processing, Bohai Advanced Technology Institute, Binzhou, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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Zhou H, Safdar B, Li H, Yang L, Ying Z, Liu X. Identification of a novel α-amylase inhibitory activity peptide from quinoa protein hydrolysate. Food Chem 2022; 403:134434. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Mohammadi M, Soltanzadeh M, Ebrahimi AR, Hamishehkar H. Spirulina platensis protein hydrolysates: Techno-functional, nutritional and antioxidant properties. ALGAL RES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2022.102739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Xing L, Wang Z, Hao Y, Zhang W. Marine Products As a Promising Resource of Bioactive Peptides: Update of Extraction Strategies and Their Physiological Regulatory Effects. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:3081-3095. [PMID: 35235313 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c07868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Marine products are a rich source of nutritional components and play important roles in promoting human health. Fish, mollusks, shellfish, as well as seaweeds are the major components of marine products with high-quality proteins. During the last several decades, bioactive peptides from marine products have gained much attention due to their diverse biological properties including antioxidant, antihypertensive, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, immunoregulation, and antifatigue. The structural characteristics of marine bioactive peptides largely determine the differences in signaling pathways that can be involved, which is also an internal mechanism to exert various physiological regulatory activities. In addition, the marine bioactive peptides may be used as ingredients in food or nutritional supplements with the function of treating or alleviating chronic diseases. This review presents an update of marine bioactive peptides with the highlights on the novel producing technologies, the physiological effects, as well as their regulation mechanisms. Challenges and problems are also discussed in this review to provide some potential directions for future research.
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- Lujuan Xing
- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Jiangsu Synergetic Innovation Center of Meat Processing and Quality Control, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Jiangsu Synergetic Innovation Center of Meat Processing and Quality Control, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Jiangsu Synergetic Innovation Center of Meat Processing and Quality Control, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Jiangsu Synergetic Innovation Center of Meat Processing and Quality Control, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, P. R. China
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Macroalgal Proteins: A Review. Foods 2022; 11:foods11040571. [PMID: 35206049 PMCID: PMC8871301 DOI: 10.3390/foods11040571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Population growth is the driving change in the search for new, alternative sources of protein. Macroalgae (otherwise known as seaweeds) do not compete with other food sources for space and resources as they can be sustainably cultivated without the need for arable land. Macroalgae are significantly rich in protein and amino acid content compared to other plant-derived proteins. Herein, physical and chemical protein extraction methods as well as novel techniques including enzyme hydrolysis, microwave-assisted extraction and ultrasound sonication are discussed as strategies for protein extraction with this resource. The generation of high-value, economically important ingredients such as bioactive peptides is explored as well as the application of macroalgal proteins in human foods and animal feed. These bioactive peptides that have been shown to inhibit enzymes such as renin, angiotensin-I-converting enzyme (ACE-1), cyclooxygenases (COX), α-amylase and α-glucosidase associated with hypertensive, diabetic, and inflammation-related activities are explored. This paper discusses the significant uses of seaweeds, which range from utilising their anthelmintic and anti-methane properties in feed additives, to food techno-functional ingredients in the formulation of human foods such as ice creams, to utilising their health beneficial ingredients to reduce high blood pressure and prevent inflammation. This information was collated following a review of 206 publications on the use of seaweeds as foods and feeds and processing methods to extract seaweed proteins.
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Freeze–thaw-, enzyme-, ultrasound- and pulsed electric field-assisted extractions of C-phycocyanin from Spirulina platensis dry biomass. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-021-01264-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Vieira MV, Turkiewicz IP, Tkacz K, Fuentes-Grünewald C, Pastrana LM, Fuciños P, Wojdyło A, Nowicka P. Microalgae as a Potential Functional Ingredient: Evaluation of the Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant Activity and In-Vitro Enzymatic Inhibitory Effect of Different Species. Molecules 2021; 26:7593. [PMID: 34946676 PMCID: PMC8707863 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26247593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The functional food market has been in a state of constant expansion due to the increasing awareness of the impact of the diet on human health. In the search for new natural resources that could act as a functional ingredient for the food industry, microalgae represent a promising alternative, considering their high nutritional value and biosynthesis of numerous bioactive compounds with reported biological properties. In the present work, the phytochemical profile, antioxidant activity, and enzymatic inhibitory effect aiming at different metabolic disorders (Alzheimer's disease, Type 2 diabetes, and obesity) were evaluated for the species Porphyridium purpureum, Chlorella vulgaris, Arthorspira platensis, and Nannochloropsis oculata. All the species presented bioactive diversity and important antioxidant activity, demonstrating the potential to be used as functional ingredients. Particularly, P. purpureum and N. oculata exhibited higher carotenoid and polyphenol content, which was reflected in their superior biological effects. Moreover, the species P. purpureum exhibited remarkable enzymatic inhibition for all the analyses.
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- Marta Vinha Vieira
- Department of Fruit, Vegetable and Nutraceutical Plant Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 37 Chełmonskiego Street, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland; (M.V.V.); (I.P.T.); (K.T.)
- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Food Processing and Nutrition Research Group, Av. Mestre José Veiga s/n, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal; (L.M.P.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Fruit, Vegetable and Nutraceutical Plant Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 37 Chełmonskiego Street, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland; (M.V.V.); (I.P.T.); (K.T.)
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- Department of Fruit, Vegetable and Nutraceutical Plant Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 37 Chełmonskiego Street, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland; (M.V.V.); (I.P.T.); (K.T.)
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Food Processing and Nutrition Research Group, Av. Mestre José Veiga s/n, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal; (L.M.P.); (P.F.)
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Food Processing and Nutrition Research Group, Av. Mestre José Veiga s/n, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal; (L.M.P.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Fruit, Vegetable and Nutraceutical Plant Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 37 Chełmonskiego Street, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland; (M.V.V.); (I.P.T.); (K.T.)
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- Department of Fruit, Vegetable and Nutraceutical Plant Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 37 Chełmonskiego Street, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland; (M.V.V.); (I.P.T.); (K.T.)
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Villalobos MC, Nicolas MG, Trinidad TP. Antihyperglycemic and cholesterol-lowering potential of dietary fibre from lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus Stapf.). MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM 2021. [DOI: 10.3233/mnm-210568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND: The major component of lemongrass by weight is dietary fibre (DF), but no literature has been reported on its DF components and fermentation products when ingested. OBJECTIVE: This study analysed DF components of lemongrass, investigated the potential of the major product from total DF (TDF) fermentation to inhibit α-amylase and HMG-CoA reductase, key enzymes of diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia, respectively, and determined the serum glucose- and cholesterol-lowering potential of TDF in an animal model. METHODS: Lemongrass DF components were analysed, TDF was fermented in vitro; the major fermentation product was isolated for enzyme inhibitory assays; and postprandial blood glucose- and cholesterol-lowering potential of TDF was determined in Sprague-Dawley rats. RESULTS: TDF in lemongrass was 65.7 g/100g and soluble DF, 2.8 g/100 g. Significant amount of propionate (10.9 mM/g TDF) was produced after TDF fermentation; propionate inhibited 20.4% α-amylase activity, and 13.1 % HMG-CoA reductase activity in vitro. TDF further exhibited antihyperglycemic and cholesterol-lowering potential in an animal model. CONCLUSIONS: DF from lemongrass was shown to reduce hyperglycemia and hypercholesterolemia in an animal model, through mild inhibition of α-amylase and HMG-CoA reductase. Thus, lemongrass DF may have a significant role in mitigating the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia.
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- Mizpah C. Villalobos
- The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas España, Manila, Philippines
- Chemistry Department, Central Philippine University, Iloilo City, Philippines
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- Department of Physical Sciences and Mathematics, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
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Silva JPS, Veloso CRR, de Souza Barrozo MA, Vieira LGM. Indirect solar drying of Spirulina platensis and the effect of operating conditions on product quality. ALGAL RES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2021.102521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Unravelling the α-glucosidase inhibitory properties of chickpea protein by enzymatic hydrolysis and in silico analysis. FOOD BIOSCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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MubarakAli D, Akshaya T, Sathya R, Irfan N. Study on the Interaction of Algal Peptides on Virulence Factors of Helicobacter pylori: In Silico Approach. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2021; 194:37-53. [PMID: 34762267 PMCID: PMC8581125 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-021-03716-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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In the Asian region, Helicobacter pylori infects about 80% populations, which is most leading cause of peptic ulcers, and it is an asymptomatic infection. Studies reported that the particular bacteria carry specific virulence factors that leads to severe complications. These virulence factors can be used as a drug targets to inhibit their growth and pathogenicity. Chronic infection with H. pylori virulence factors are CagA, VacA and HtrA positive strains the risk factor of gastric cancer. In this study, we aimed to study the antagonistic interaction pattern between the potential eight algal peptides against the virulence factors of H. pylori through in silico analysis intended to treat peptic ulcer and prevent the further complications such as cancer. The proteins of virulent factors are docked using C-Docker algorithm and calculated the bind energy of the complexes. The results showed that the peptide derived from a green alga, Tetradesmus sp. are active against the three virulent factors such as cag-A, vac-A, and Htr-A with multiple hydrogen, vdW, electrostatic interactions, and mild π-hydrophobic bindings with the libdock energy score for CagA, VacA and HtrA are 175.625, 158.603 and 89.397 kcal/mol. These primes and the peptide lead to develop a better and potential inhibitors against H. pylori infection.
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- Davoodbasha MubarakAli
- School of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- School of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Crescent School of Pharmacy, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Protein Hydrolysis by Subcritical Water: A New Perspective on Obtaining Bioactive Peptides. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26216655. [PMID: 34771063 PMCID: PMC8587823 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26216655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The importance of bioactive peptides lies in their diverse applications in the pharmaceutical and food industries. In addition, they have been projected as allies in the control and prevention of certain diseases due to their associated antioxidant, antihypertensive, or hypoglycemic activities, just to mention a few. Obtaining these peptides has been performed traditionally by fermentation processes or enzymatic hydrolysis. In recent years, the use of supercritical fluid technology, specifically subcritical water (SW), has been positioned as an efficient and sustainable alternative to obtain peptides from various protein sources. This review presents and discusses updated research reports on the use of subcritical water to obtain bioactive peptides, its hydrolysis mechanism, and the experimental designs used for the study of effects from factors involved in the hydrolysis process. The aim was to promote obtaining peptides by green technology and to clarify perspectives that still need to be explored in the use of subcritical water in protein hydrolysis.
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Lafarga T, Sánchez-Zurano A, Villaró S, Morillas-España A, Acién G. Industrial production of spirulina as a protein source for bioactive peptide generation. Trends Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Protein nutritional quality, amino acid profile, anti-amylase and anti-glucosidase properties of microalgae: Inhibition and mechanisms of action through in vitro and in silico studies. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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MubarakAli D, MohamedSaalis J, Sathya R, Irfan N, Kim JW. An evidence of microalgal peptides to target spike protein of COVID-19: In silico approach. Microb Pathog 2021; 160:105189. [PMID: 34530072 PMCID: PMC8436434 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2021.105189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected millions of lives and it is one of the deadliest viruses ever known and the effort to find a cure for COVID-19 has been very high. The purpose of the study was to investigate the anti-COVID effect from the peptides derived from microalgae. The peptides from microalgae exhibit antimicrobial, anti-allergic, anti-hypersensitive, anti-tumor and immune-modulatory properties. In the In silico study, 13 cyanobacterial specific peptides were retrieved based on the extensive literature survey and their structures were predicted using Discovery Studios Visualizer. The spike protein of the novel COVID19 was retrieved from PDB (6LU7) and further molecular docking was done with the peptides through CDOCKER. The five peptides were bound clearly to the spike protein (SP) and their inhibitory effect towards the SP was promising among 13 peptides were investigated. Interestingly, LDAVNR derived from S.maxima have excellent binding and interaction energy showed -113.456 kcal/mol and -71.0736 kcal/mol respectively to target SP of COVID. The further investigation required for the in vitro confirmation of anti-COVID from indigenous microalgal species for the possible remedy in the pandemic.
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- Davoodbasha MubarakAli
- School of Life Sciences, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai - 600048, India; Division of Bioengineering, Incheon National University, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Life Sciences, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai - 600048, India
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- School of Life Sciences, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai - 600048, India
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- Crescent School of Pharmacy, B.S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 600048, India
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- Division of Bioengineering, Incheon National University, Republic of Korea.
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Characteristics of Food Protein-Derived Antidiabetic Bioactive Peptides: A Literature Update. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22179508. [PMID: 34502417 PMCID: PMC8431147 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22179508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Diabetes, a glucose metabolic disorder, is considered one of the biggest challenges associated with a complex complication of health crises in the modern lifestyle. Inhibition or reduction of the dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV), alpha-glucosidase, and protein-tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP-1B) enzyme activities or expressions are notably considered as the promising therapeutic strategies for the management of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Various food protein-derived antidiabetic bioactive peptides have been isolated and verified. This review provides an overview of the DPP-IV, PTP-1B, and α-glucosidase inhibitors, and updates on the methods for the discovery of DPP-IV inhibitory peptides released from food-protein hydrolysate. The finding of novel bioactive peptides involves studies about the strategy of separation fractionation, the identification of peptide sequences, and the evaluation of peptide characteristics in vitro, in silico, in situ, and in vivo. The potential of bioactive peptides suggests useful applications in the prevention and management of diabetes. Furthermore, evidence of clinical studies is necessary for the validation of these peptides’ efficiencies before commercial applications.
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Comparison of two strains of the edible cyanobacteria Arthrospira: Biochemical characterization and antioxidant properties. FOOD BIOSCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Nagaoka S, Takeuchi A, Banno A. Plant-derived peptides improving lipid and glucose metabolism. Peptides 2021; 142:170577. [PMID: 34033874 DOI: 10.1016/j.peptides.2021.170577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Plant protein-derived peptides, focusing especially on soybean protein-derived peptides have considerable effects on metabolic regulation and modulation such as cholesterol lowering, triglyceride lowering, anti-obesity, inhibition of fatty acid synthase, and antidiabetic effects. The molecules targeted to study the metabolic regulatory functions of the peptides included the following: intestinal cholesterol micelle, cholesterol metabolism-related genes for cholesterol lowering, triglyceride metabolism-related genes for triglyceride lowering and anti-obesity, dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV), α-amylase, α-glucosidase, or glucose metabolism-related genes for lowering blood glucose levels. This review article outlines the physiological functions of plant protein-derived peptides for the improvement of lipid and glucose metabolism in vitro or in vivo.
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- Satoshi Nagaoka
- Department of Applied Life Science, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Life Science, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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- Department of Applied Life Science, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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Glucosidase Inhibitors Screening in Microalgae and Cyanobacteria Isolated from the Amazon and Proteomic Analysis of Inhibitor Producing Synechococcus sp. GFB01. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9081593. [PMID: 34442672 PMCID: PMC8402191 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9081593] [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: 05/30/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Microalgae and cyanobacteria are good sources for prospecting metabolites of biotechnological interest, including glucosidase inhibitors. These inhibitors act on enzymes related to various biochemical processes; they are involved in metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and Gaucher disease, tumors and viral infections, thus, they are interesting hubs for the development of new drugs and therapies. In this work, the screening of 63 environmental samples collected in the Brazilian Amazon found activity against β-glucosidase, of at least 60 min, in 13.85% of the tested extracts, with Synechococcus sp. GFB01 showing inhibitory activity of 90.2% for α-glucosidase and 96.9% against β-glucosidase. It was found that the nutritional limitation due to a reduction in the concentration of sodium nitrate, despite not being sufficient to cause changes in cell growth and photosynthetic apparatus, resulted in reduced production of α and β-glucosidase inhibitors and differential protein expression. The proteomic analysis of cyanobacteria isolated from the Amazon is unprecedented, with this being the first work to evaluate the protein expression of Synechococcus sp. GFB01 subjected to nutritional stress. This evaluation helps to better understand the metabolic responses of this organism, especially related to the production of inhibitors, adding knowledge to the industrial potential of these cyanobacterial compounds.
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Ghanbari F, Amerizadeh A, Behshood P, Moradi S, Asgary S. Effect of Microalgae Arthrospira on Biomarkers of Glycemic Control and Glucose Metabolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Curr Probl Cardiol 2021; 47:100942. [PMID: 34538515 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2021.100942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and a higher rate of CVD-related death. In this study, the effects of Arthrospira (Spirulina) a blue-green algae supplementation on biomarkers of glycemic control and glucose metabolism has been evaluated. PubMed, Scopus, and ISI Web of Science were searched systematically of English human subjects and PubMed for pre-clinical animal studies (rats and mice) from January 2008 until November 2020. The pooled weighted mean difference (MD) and its 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated and pooled using a random-effect model. Seven clinical and 27 preclinical studies were included. Pooled results of the clinical studies showed that Arthrospira supplementation significantly reduced the fasting blood sugar (FBS): (0.63- 2.90-) 1.77-, total cholesterol (TC): (0.46- ، 4.61-) 2.54-, triglycerides (TG): (0.89- ، 6.54-) 3.71- and increased the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C): (3.86 ، 0.67) 2.27; however, Arthrospira was not significantly effective in terms of reducing the glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C): (1.04 ، 2.23-) 0.59- and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Pooled results of preclinical studies showed that Arthrospira supplementation reduced FBS [-10.31 (-12.49, -8.13)] and HbA1C [-5.12 (-8.06, -2.19)] significantly in diabetic animals. Sub-group analysis of clinical studies showed that intervention duration less than 2 months [-2.52 (-4.37, -0.67)] and the dose less than 2 gram [-3.22 (-5.67, -0.76)] showed significant improvement in terms of reducing the FBS in humans. It can be concluded that Arthrospira can be considered as an effective FBS, TG, TC, and HDL-C adjusting nutraceutical agent for diabetes mellitus. Due to the differences in the results of clinical and animal studies in terms of HbA1c, more studies are needed for a definitive conclusion.
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- Fahimeh Ghanbari
- Student research committee, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Young Researchers and Elite Club, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Nutritional Sciences Department, School of Nutritional Sciences and Food Technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah
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- Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Qiao Q, Chen L, Li X, Lu X, Xu Q. Roles of Dietary Bioactive Peptides in Redox Balance and Metabolic Disorders. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:5582245. [PMID: 34234885 PMCID: PMC8219413 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5582245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Bioactive peptides (BPs) are fragments of 2-15 amino acid residues with biological properties. Dietary BPs derived from milk, egg, fish, soybean, corn, rice, quinoa, wheat, oat, potato, common bean, spirulina, and mussel are reported to possess beneficial effects on redox balance and metabolic disorders (obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)). Peptide length, sequence, and composition significantly affected the bioactive properties of dietary BPs. Numerous studies have demonstrated that various dietary protein-derived BPs exhibited biological activities through the modulation of various molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways, including Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1/nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/antioxidant response element in oxidative stress; peroxisome proliferator-activated-γ, CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein-α, and sterol regulatory element binding protein 1 in obesity; insulin receptor substrate-1/phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B and AMP-activated protein kinase in diabetes; angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition in hypertension; and mitogen-activated protein kinase and nuclear factor-kappa B in IBD. This review focuses on the action of molecular mechanisms of dietary BPs and provides novel insights in the maintenance of redox balance and metabolic diseases of human.
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- Qinqin Qiao
- College of Information Engineering, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang 236041, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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Zhang Y, Pan D, Yang Z, Gao X, Dang Y. Angiotensin I-Converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory and dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-Ⅳ) inhibitory activity of umami peptides from Ruditapes philippinarum. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Chen M, Pan D, Zhou T, Gao X, Dang Y. Novel Umami Peptide IPIPATKT with Dual Dipeptidyl Peptidase-IV and Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme Inhibitory Activities. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:5463-5470. [PMID: 33949854 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c07138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A novel umami peptide, IPIPATKT, showed excellent dual dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) and angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activities, the IC50 values were 64 and 265 μM, respectively. Molecular docking displayed that IPIPATKT was docked into the S1 and S2 pockets of ACE, and it was close to the active site pocket of DPP-IV. The insulin-resistant-HepG2 (IR-HepG2) cell model and human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) model showed that the peptide significantly increased the content of glucose, the activities of hexokinase, pyruvate kinase, and the concentration of nitric oxide (p < 0.01), while it reduced the content of endothelin-1 (ET-1). IPIPATKT exhibited a hypotensive effect (-23.5 ± 2.2 mmHg) and attenuated the increase in glucose levels in vivo, as demonstrated using spontaneous hypertensive rats (SHRs) and C57BL/6N mice. We reported the in vivo activities of the umami peptide with dual hypertensive and hypoglycemic effects for the first time.
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- Mengdi Chen
- 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 315211, Zhejiang, 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 315211, Zhejiang, China
- National R&D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330022, China
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- Hangzhou Huajin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, 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 315211, Zhejiang, China
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Comparative characterization of two cyanobacteria strains of the order Spirulinales isolated from the Baltic Sea - polyphasic approach in practice. ALGAL RES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2020.102170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The effect of spirulina on type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2021; 20:883-892. [PMID: 34178867 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-021-00760-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Purpose The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of spirulina on lipid profiles and glycemic related markers in type 2 diabetes patients. Methods PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, ISI Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched from inception to August 2020. All clinical trials which investigated the effect of spirulina supplementation on glycemic related markers and lipid profile among type 2 diabetes patients were included. Random effects modeling was utilized for pooling analysis to compensate for the between-study heterogeneity. Results Eight studies (9 arms) were included in the meta-analysis. We found a significant reduction in fasting blood glucose (-17.88 mg/dl; 95% CI: -26.99, -8.78; I 2 : 25%), triglyceride (-30.99 mg/dl; 95% CI: -45.20, -16.77; I 2 : 50%), total-cholesterol (-18.47 mg/dl; 95% CI: -33.54, -3.39; I 2 : 73%), LDL-C (-20.04 mg/dl; 95% CI: -34.06, -6.02; I 2 : 75%), VLDL (-6.96 mg/dl; 95% CI: -9.71, -4.22; I 2 : 33%), in addition to a significant increase in HDL-C (-6.96 mg/dl; 95% CI: -9.71, -4.22; I 2 : 33%), after spirulina administration. No significant effect was observed on HbA1C or post prandial blood sugar following spirulina consumption. Conclusion The present study suggests that spirulina supplementation can elicit beneficial effects on fasting blood glucose and blood lipid profiles. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40200-021-00760-z.
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Recent advances in nanoencapsulation of hydrophobic marine bioactives: Bioavailability, safety, and sensory attributes of nano-fortified functional foods. Trends Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.01.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Ramos-Romero S, Torrella JR, Pagès T, Viscor G, Torres JL. Edible Microalgae and Their Bioactive Compounds in the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Alterations. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13020563. [PMID: 33572056 PMCID: PMC7916042 DOI: 10.3390/nu13020563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Marine and freshwater algae and their products are in growing demand worldwide because of their nutritional and functional properties. Microalgae (unicellular algae) will constitute one of the major foods of the future for nutritional and environmental reasons. They are sources of high-quality protein and bioactive molecules with potential application in the modern epidemics of obesity and diabetes. They may also contribute decisively to sustainability through carbon dioxide fixation and minimization of agricultural land use. This paper reviews current knowledge of the effects of consuming edible microalgae on the metabolic alterations known as metabolic syndrome (MS). These microalgae include Chlorella, Spirulina (Arthrospira) and Tetraselmis as well as Isochrysis and Nannochloropsis as candidates for human consumption. Chlorella biomass has shown antioxidant, antidiabetic, immunomodulatory, antihypertensive, and antihyperlipidemic effects in humans and other mammals. The components of microalgae reviewed suggest that they may be effective against MS at two levels: in the early stages, to work against the development of insulin resistance (IR), and later, when pancreatic -cell function is already compromised. The active components at both stages are antioxidant scavengers and anti-inflammatory lipid mediators such as carotenoids and -3 PUFAs (eicosapentaenoic acid/docosahexaenoic acid; EPA/DHA), prebiotic polysaccharides, phenolics, antihypertensive peptides, several pigments such as phycobilins and phycocyanin, and some vitamins, such as folate. As a source of high-quality protein, including an array of bioactive molecules with potential activity against the modern epidemics of obesity and diabetes, microalgae are proposed as excellent foods for the future. Moreover, their incorporation into the human diet would decisively contribute to a more sustainable world because of their roles in carbon dioxide fixation and reducing the use of land for agricultural purposes.
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- Sara Ramos-Romero
- Physiology Section, Department of Cell Biology, Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona, 08007 Barcelona, Spain; (J.R.T.); (T.P.); (G.V.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-934-021-556
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- Physiology Section, Department of Cell Biology, Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona, 08007 Barcelona, Spain; (J.R.T.); (T.P.); (G.V.)
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- Physiology Section, Department of Cell Biology, Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona, 08007 Barcelona, Spain; (J.R.T.); (T.P.); (G.V.)
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- Physiology Section, Department of Cell Biology, Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona, 08007 Barcelona, Spain; (J.R.T.); (T.P.); (G.V.)
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC), 08034 Barcelona, Spain;
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Singh BP, Aluko RE, Hati S, Solanki D. Bioactive peptides in the management of lifestyle-related diseases: Current trends and future perspectives. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 62:4593-4606. [PMID: 33506720 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1877109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Lifestyle-related diseases constitute a major concern in the twenty-first century, with millions dying worldwide each year due to chosen lifestyles and associated complications such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. Although synthetic drugs have been shown to be quite effective in the treatment of these conditions, safety of these compounds remains a concern. Natural alternatives to drugs include food-derived peptides are now being explored for the prevention and treatment of lifestyle-related complications. Peptides are fragments nascent in the primary protein sequences and could impart health benefits beyond basic nutritional advantages. Evidence suggests that by controlling adipocyte differentiation and lipase activities, bioactive peptides may be able to prevent obesity. Bioactive peptides act as agents against type 2 diabetes because of their ability to inhibit enzymatic activities of DPP-IV, α-amylase, and α-glucosidase. Moreover, bioactive peptides can act as competitive inhibitors of angiotensin-converting enzyme, thus eliciting an antihypertensive effect. Bioactive peptides may have a hypocholesterolemic effect by inhibiting cholesterol metabolism pathways and cholesterol synthesis. This review addresses current knowledge of the impact of food-derived bioactive peptides on lifestyle diseases. In addition, future insights on the clinical trials, allergenicity, cytotoxicity, gastrointestinal stability, and regulatory approvals have also been considered.
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- Brij Pal Singh
- Department of Microbiology, School of Science, RK University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- SMC College of Dairy Science, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- SMC College of Dairy Science, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India
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Benchikh Y, Filali A, Rebai S. Modeling and optimizing the phycocyanins extraction from
Arthrospira platensis
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Spirulina
) algae and preliminary supplementation assays in soft beverage as natural colorants and antioxidants. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.15170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Yassine Benchikh
- Laboratoire de Biochimie Appliquée Faculté des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie Université de Bejaia Bejaia Algeria
- Département de Biotechnologie Institut de la Nutrition de l’Alimentation et des Technologies Agro‑Alimentaires (INATAA) Université Frères Mentouri‐Constantine 1 Constantine Algeria
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- Département de Biotechnologie Institut de la Nutrition de l’Alimentation et des Technologies Agro‑Alimentaires (INATAA) Université Frères Mentouri‐Constantine 1 Constantine Algeria
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- Département de Biotechnologie Institut de la Nutrition de l’Alimentation et des Technologies Agro‑Alimentaires (INATAA) Université Frères Mentouri‐Constantine 1 Constantine Algeria
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Bobescu E, Bălan A, Moga MA, Teodorescu A, Mitrică M, Dima L. Are There Any Beneficial Effects of Spirulina Supplementation for Metabolic Syndrome Components in Postmenopausal Women? Mar Drugs 2020; 18:md18120651. [PMID: 33348926 PMCID: PMC7767256 DOI: 10.3390/md18120651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Spirulina is a phytosynthetic filamentous cyanobacterium with microscopic dimensions, which naturally grows in the highly-salted alkaline lakes of Africa, Mexico, America, and Asia. Several bioactive peptides extracted from Spirulina were demonstrated to possess antimicrobial, antiviral, antitumor, immunomodulatory, antiallergic and antihypertensive properties. It has been reported that the consumption of Spirulina could prevent or manage metabolic syndrome components. In women, metabolic disorders are more prevalent during menopause. Postmenopausal women present higher waist circumference, increased blood pressure, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia, and decreased HDL-cholesterol values, leading to an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Therefore, in order to prevent cardiovascular diseases, it is essential to manage the components of the metabolic syndrome during the postmenopausal period. As recent reports indicated the efficiency of Spirulina supplementation in the management of the metabolic syndrome components, our study aims to review all the clinical trials conducted on this topic. Our main objective is to have a better understanding of whether and how this cyanobacterium could manage the abnormalities included in the metabolic syndrome and if it could be used as a therapeutic approach in postmenopausal women with this condition. We selected relevant articles from PubMed, Google Scholar and CrossRef databases, and a total number of 20 studies met our criteria. All included clinical trials indicated that Spirulina has positive effects in managing metabolic syndrome components. Spirulina is a valuable cyanobacterium that can be used as a food supplement for the management of metabolic syndrome, and it is able to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. The optimal dose and period of administration remain a debated subject, and future investigations are required. Considering the beneficial effects reported against each component of the metabolic syndrome, Spirulina could also be effective in the postmenopausal period, when this syndrome is the most prevalent, but there is a strong need for human clinical trials in order to sustain this observation.
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- Elena Bobescu
- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University of Brasov, 500019 Brasov, Romania; (E.B.); (M.A.M.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University of Brasov, 500019 Brasov, Romania; (E.B.); (M.A.M.); (M.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-769-901-194
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University of Brasov, 500019 Brasov, Romania; (E.B.); (M.A.M.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Fundamental, Prophylactic and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University Transilvania Brasov, 500019 Brasov, Romania; (A.T.); (L.D.)
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University of Brasov, 500019 Brasov, Romania; (E.B.); (M.A.M.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Fundamental, Prophylactic and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University Transilvania Brasov, 500019 Brasov, Romania; (A.T.); (L.D.)
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Acquah C, Dzuvor CKO, Tosh S, Agyei D. Anti-diabetic effects of bioactive peptides: recent advances and clinical implications. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2020; 62:2158-2171. [PMID: 33317324 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1851168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Diabetes mellitus, particularly type 2 diabetes, is a major global health issue, the prevalence of which seems to be on the rise worldwide. Interventions such as healthy diet, physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and medication (for those with a diagnosis of diabetes) are among the most effective strategies to prevent and control diabetes. Three-quarters of patients diagnosed with diabetes are in countries with poor financial infrastructure, nutritional awareness and health care systems. Concomitantly, the cost involved in managing diabetes through the intake of antidiabetic drugs makes it prohibitive for majority of patients. Food protein-derived bioactive peptides have the potential of being formulated as nutraceuticals and drugs in combating the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of metabolic disorders with little or "no known" complications in humans. Coupled with lifestyle modifications, the potential of bioactive peptides to maintain normoglycemic range is actualized by influencing the activities of incretins, DPP-IV, α-amylase, and α-glucosidase enzymes. This article discusses the biofunctionality and clinical implications of anti-diabetic bioactive peptides in controlling the global burden of diabetes.
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- Caleb Acquah
- School of Nutrition Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Nutrition Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Food Science, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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