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Lammi C. Plant bioactive peptides for cardiovascular disease prevention. ADVANCES IN FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH 2023; 106:219-239. [PMID: 37722773 DOI: 10.1016/bs.afnr.2023.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of deaths in industrialized countries and a constantly growing cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide Hypercholesterolemia is one of the main risk factors for CVD progression that may be prevented by lifestyle changes, including diet. This chapter will discuss the role of peptides from plants (soybean, lupin, cowpea, hempseed, and rice bran) sources with pleotropic activity for the prevention of CVD. Overall, the bioactivity that will be mainly discussed it is the hypocholesterolemic one. The very diversified structures of the hypocholesterolemic peptides so far identified explains the reason why they exert their activity through different mechanisms of action that will be extensively described in this review. Doubtlessly, their potential use in nutritional application is desirable, however, only few of them have been tested in vivo. Therefore, more efforts need to be pursued for singling out good candidates for the development of functional foods or dietary supplements.
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Affiliation(s)
- Carmen Lammi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
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Zhu Y, Chen G, Diao J, Wang C. Recent advances in exploring and exploiting soybean functional peptides-a review. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1185047. [PMID: 37396130 PMCID: PMC10310054 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1185047] [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: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Soybeans are rich in proteins and phytochemicals such as isoflavones and phenolic compounds. It is an excellent source of peptides with numerous biological functions, including anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antidiabetic activities. Soy bioactive peptides are small building blocks of proteins that are released after fermentation or gastrointestinal digestion as well as by food processing through enzymatic hydrolysis, often in combination with novel food processing techniques (i.e., microwave, ultrasound, and high-pressure homogenization), which are associated with numerous health benefits. Various studies have reported the potential health benefits of soybean-derived functional peptides, which have made them a great substitute for many chemical-based functional elements in foods and pharmaceutical products for a healthy lifestyle. This review provides unprecedented and up-to-date insights into the role of soybean peptides in various diseases and metabolic disorders, ranging from diabetes and hypertension to neurodegenerative disorders and viral infections with mechanisms were discussed. In addition, we discuss all the known techniques, including conventional and emerging approaches, for the prediction of active soybean peptides. Finally, real-life applications of soybean peptides as functional entities in food and pharmaceutical products are discussed.
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- Yongsheng Zhu
- Hangzhou Joyoung Soymilk & Food Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Joyoung Soymilk & Food Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China
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- National Coarse Cereals Engineering Research Center, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, China
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- College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, China
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Cruz-Chamorro I, Santos-Sánchez G, Bollati C, Bartolomei M, Capriotti AL, Cerrato A, Laganà A, Pedroche J, Millán F, Del Carmen Millán-Linares M, Arnoldi A, Carrillo-Vico A, Lammi C. Chemical and biological characterization of the DPP-IV inhibitory activity exerted by lupin (Lupinus angustifolius) peptides: From the bench to the bedside investigation. Food Chem 2023; 426:136458. [PMID: 37329795 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136458] [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: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) is considered a key target for the diabetes treatment, since it is involved in glucose metabolism. Although lupin protein consumption shown hypoglycemic activity, there is no evidence of its effect on DPP-IV activity. This study demonstrates that a lupin protein hydrolysate (LPH), obtained by hydrolysis with Alcalase, exerts anti-diabetic activity by modulating DPP-IV activity. In fact, LPH decreased DPP-IV activity in a cell-free and cell-based system. Contextually, Caco-2 cells were employed to identify LPH peptides that can be intestinally trans-epithelial transported. Notably, 141 different intestinally transported LPH sequences were identified using nano- and ultra-chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. Hence, it was demonstrated that LPH modulated the glycemic response and the glucose concentration in mice, by inhibiting the DPP-IV. Finally, a beverage containing 1 g of LPH decreased DPP-IV activity and glucose levels in humans.
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- Ivan Cruz-Chamorro
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; Departamento de Bioquímica Médica y Biología Molecular e Inmunología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Seville, Spain; Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/Universidad de Sevilla, 41013 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; Departamento de Bioquímica Médica y Biología Molecular e Inmunología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Seville, Spain; Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/Universidad de Sevilla, 41013 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Sapienza Università di Roma, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Sapienza Università di Roma, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Sapienza Università di Roma, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Food & Health, Instituto de la Grasa, CSIC, Ctra, Utrera Km 1, 41013 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Food & Health, Instituto de la Grasa, CSIC, Ctra, Utrera Km 1, 41013 Seville, Spain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica Médica y Biología Molecular e Inmunología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Seville, Spain; Department of Food & Health, Instituto de la Grasa, CSIC, Ctra, Utrera Km 1, 41013 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Departamento de Bioquímica Médica y Biología Molecular e Inmunología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Seville, Spain; Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/Universidad de Sevilla, 41013 Seville, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy.
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Ajayi FF, Mudgil P, Jobe A, Antony P, Vijayan R, Gan CY, Maqsood S. Novel Plant-Protein (Quinoa) Derived Bioactive Peptides with Potential Anti-Hypercholesterolemic Activities: Identification, Characterization and Molecular Docking of Bioactive Peptides. Foods 2023; 12:foods12061327. [PMID: 36981252 PMCID: PMC10048307 DOI: 10.3390/foods12061327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Hypercholesterolemia remains a serious global public health concern. Previously, synthetic anti-hypercholesterolemic drugs were used for ameliorating this condition; however, long-term usage presented several side-effects. In this regard, natural products as an adjunct therapy has emerged in recent times. This study aimed to produce novel bioactive peptides with anti-hypercholesterolemic activity (cholesterol esterase (CEase) and pancreatic lipase (PL)) from quinoa protein hydrolysates (QPHs) using three enzymatic hydrolysis methods (chymotrypsin, protease and bromelain) at 2-h hydrolysis intervals (2, 4, and 6 h). Chymotrypsin-generated hydrolysates showed higher CEase (IC50: 0.51 mg/mL at 2 h) and PL (IC50: 0.78 mg/mL at 6 h) inhibitory potential in comparison to other derived hydrolysates and intact quinoa proteins. Peptide profiling by LC-MS QTOF and in silico interaction with target enzymes showed that only four derived bioactive peptides from QPHs could bind in the active site of CEase, whereas twelve peptides could bind in the active site of PL. Peptides QHPHGLGALCAAPPST, HVQGHPALPGVPAHW, and ASNLDNPSPEGTVM were identified to be potential CEase inhibitors, and FSAGGLP, QHPHGLGALCAAPPST, KIVLDSDDPLFGGF, MFVPVPH, and HVQGHPALPGVPAHW were identified as potential PL inhibitors on the basis of the maximum number of reactive residues in these bioactive peptides. In conclusion, QPHs can be considered as an alternative therapy for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
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- Feyisola Fisayo Ajayi
- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates
- The Big Data Analytics Center, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates
- Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Analytical Biochemistry Research Centre (ABrC), Universiti Sains Malaysia, SAINS@USM Campus, Bayan Lepas 11900, Malaysia
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates
- Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates
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Wei G, Chitrakar B, Regenstein JM, Sang Y, Zhou P. Microbiology, flavor formation, and bioactivity of fermented soybean curd (furu): A review. Food Res Int 2023; 163:112183. [PMID: 36596125 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Soybeans are an important plant-based food but its beany flavor and anti-nutritional factors limit its consumption. Fermentation is an effective way to improve its flavor and nutrition. Furu is a popular fermented soybean curd and mainly manufactured in Asia, which has been consumed for thousands of years as an appetizer because of its attractive flavors. This review first classifies furu products on the basis of various factors; then, the microorganisms involved in its fermentation and their various functions are discussed. The mechanisms for the formation of aroma and taste compounds during fermentation are also discussed; and the microbial metabolites and their bioactivities are analyzed. Finally, future prospects and challenges are introduced and further research is proposed. This information is needed to protect the regional characteristics of furu and to regulate its consistent quality. The current information suggests that more in vivo experiments and further clinical trials are needed to confirm its safety and the microbial community needs to be optimized and standardized for each type of furu to improve the production process.
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- Guanmian Wei
- College of Food Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province 071001, China; State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province 071001, China
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- Department of Food Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-7201, USA
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province 071001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, China.
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Rebollo-Hernanz M, Bringe NA, Gonzalez de Mejia E. Selected Soybean Varieties Regulate Hepatic LDL-Cholesterol Homeostasis Depending on Their Glycinin:β-Conglycinin Ratio. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 12:antiox12010020. [PMID: 36670883 PMCID: PMC9855081 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12010020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Clinical studies indicate that the consumption of soybean protein might reduce cholesterol and LDL levels preventing the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. However, soybean variety can influence soybean protein profile and therefore affect soybean protein health-promoting properties. This study investigated the composition and effects of nineteen soybean varieties digested under simulated gastrointestinal conditions on hepatic cholesterol metabolism and LDL oxidation in vitro. Soybean varieties exhibited a differential protein hydrolysis during gastrointestinal digestion. Soybean varieties could be classified according to their composition (high/low glycinin:β-conglycinin ratio) and capacity to inhibit HMGCR (IC50 from 59 to 229 µg protein mL−1). According to multivariate analyses, five soybean varieties were selected. These soybean varieties produced different peptide profiles and differently reduced cholesterol concentration (43−55%) by inhibiting HMGCR in fatty-acid-stimulated HepG2 hepatocytes. Selected digested soybean varieties inhibited cholesterol esterification, triglyceride production, VLDL secretion, and LDL recycling by reducing ANGPTL3 and PCSK9 and synchronously increasing LDLR expression. In addition, selected soybean varieties hindered LDL oxidation, reducing the formation of lipid peroxidation early (conjugated dienes) and end products (malondialdehyde and 4-hydroxynonenal). The changes in HMGCR expression, cholesterol esterification, triglyceride accumulation, ANGPTL3 release, and malondialdehyde formation during LDL oxidation were significantly (p < 0.05) correlated with the glycinin:β-conglycinin ratio. Soybean varieties with lower glycinin:β-conglycinin exhibited a better potential in regulating cholesterol and LDL homeostasis in vitro. Consumption of soybean flour with a greater proportion of β-conglycinin may, consequently, improve the potential of the food ingredient to maintain healthy liver cholesterol homeostasis and cardiovascular function.
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- Miguel Rebollo-Hernanz
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-217-244-3196
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Darewicz M, Pliszka M, Borawska-Dziadkiewicz J, Minkiewicz P, Iwaniak A. Multi-Bioactivity of Protein Digests and Peptides from Oat ( Avena sativa L.) Kernels in the Prevention of the Cardiometabolic Syndrome. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27227907. [PMID: 36432008 PMCID: PMC9695537 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to characterize the digests and peptides derived from oat kernel proteins in terms of their major enzyme inhibitory activities related to the prevention of cardiometabolic syndrome. It also entailed the characteristics of antioxidant bioactivity of the analyzed material. The study was carried out using coupled in silico and in vitro methods. The additional goal was to investigate whether identified peptides can pervade Caco-2 cells. Based on the results of bioinformatic analysis, it was found that the selected oat proteins may be a potential source of 107 peptides with DPP-IV and/or ACE inhibitory and/or antioxidant activity. The duodenal digest of oat kernels revealed multiple activities. It inhibited the activities of the following enzymes: DPP-IV (IC50 = 0.51 vs. 10.82 mg/mL of the intact protein), α-glucosidase (IC50 = 1.55 vs. 25.20 mg/mL), and ACE (IC50 = 0.82 vs. 34.52 mg/mL). The DPPH• scavenging activity was 35.7% vs. 7.93% that of the intact protein. After in silico digestion of oat proteins, 24 peptides were selected for identification using LC-Q-TOF-MS/MS. Among them, 13 sequences were successfully identified. One of them, i.e., VW peptide, exhibited triple activities, i.e., DPP-IV and ACE inhibitory and DPPH• scavenging activity. The multifunctional peptides: PW, TF, VF, and VW, were identified in the basolateral samples after transport experiments. Both in silico and in vitro analyses demonstrated that oat kernel proteins were the abundant sources of bioactive digests and peptides to be used in a diet for patients suffering from cardiometabolic syndrome.
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Gharibzahedi SMT, Smith B, Altintas Z. Bioactive and health-promoting properties of enzymatic hydrolysates of legume proteins: a review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:2548-2578. [PMID: 36200775 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2124399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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This study comprehensively reviewed the effect of controlled enzymatic hydrolysis on the bioactivity of pulse protein hydrolysates (PPHs). Proteolysis results in the partial structural unfolding of pulse proteins with an increase in buried hydrophobic groups of peptide sequences. The use of PPHs in a dose-dependent manner can enhance free radical scavenging and improve antioxidant activities regarding inhibition of lipid oxidation, ferric reducing power, metal ion chelation, and β-carotene bleaching inhibition. Ultrafiltered peptide fractions with low molecular weights imparted angiotensin-I converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory effects during in vitro simulated gastrointestinal digestion and in vivo conditions. Ultrasonication, high-pressure pretreatments, and glycosylation as post-treatments can improve the antiradical, antioxidant, and ACE inhibitory activities of PPHs. The electrostatic attachment of pulse peptides to microbial cells can inhibit the growth and activity of bacteria and fungi. Bioactive pulse peptides can reduce serum cholesterol and triglycerides, and inhibit the formation of adipocyte lipid storage, allergenic factors, inflammatory markers, and arterial thrombus without cytotoxicity. The combination of germination and enzymatic hydrolysis can significantly increase the protein digestibility and bioavailability of essential amino acids. Moreover, the utilization and enrichment of bakery and meat products with functional PPHs ensure quality, safety, and health aspects of food products.
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- Seyed Mohammad Taghi Gharibzahedi
- Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Maths, Technical University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Engineering, Kiel University, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, USA
- USDA-ARS-SRRC Food Processing and Sensory Quality, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Maths, Technical University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Engineering, Kiel University, Kiel, Germany
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Bollati C, Xu R, Boschin G, Bartolomei M, Rivardo F, Li J, Arnoldi A, Lammi C. Integrated Evaluation of the Multifunctional DPP-IV and ACE Inhibitory Effect of Soybean and Pea Protein Hydrolysates. Nutrients 2022; 14:2379. [PMID: 35745109 PMCID: PMC9227613 DOI: 10.3390/nu14122379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Nowadays, notwithstanding their nutritional and technological properties, food bioactive peptides from plant sources garner increasing attention for their ability to impart more than one beneficial effect on human health. Legumes, which stand out thanks to their high protein content, represent valuable sources of bioactive peptides. In this context, this study focused on the characterization of the potential pleotropic activity of two commercially available soybean (SH) and pea (PH) protein hydrolysates, respectively. Since the biological activity of a specific protein hydrolysate is strictly correlated with its chemical composition, the first aim of the study was to identify the compositions of the SH and PH peptides. Peptidomic analysis revealed that most of the identified peptides within both mixtures belong to storage proteins. Interestingly, according to the BIOPEP-UWM database, all the peptides contain more than one active motive with known inhibitory angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and dipeptidyl-dipeptidases (DPP)-IV sequences. Indeed, the results indicated that both SH and PH inhibit DPP-IV and ACE activity with a dose-response trend and IC50 values equal to 1.15 ± 0.004 and 1.33 ± 0.004 mg/mL, and 0.33 ± 0.01 and 0.61 ± 0.05 mg/mL, respectively. In addition, both hydrolysates reduced the activity of DPP-IV and ACE enzymes which are expressed on the surface of human intestinal Caco-2 cells. These findings clearly support that notion that SH and PH may represent new ingredients with anti-diabetic and hypotensive effects for the development of innovative multifunctional foods and/or nutraceuticals for the prevention of metabolic syndrome.
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- Carlotta Bollati
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, Via Mangiagalli 25, 20133 Milan, Italy; (C.B.); (R.X.); (G.B.); (M.B.); (J.L.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, Via Mangiagalli 25, 20133 Milan, Italy; (C.B.); (R.X.); (G.B.); (M.B.); (J.L.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, Via Mangiagalli 25, 20133 Milan, Italy; (C.B.); (R.X.); (G.B.); (M.B.); (J.L.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, Via Mangiagalli 25, 20133 Milan, Italy; (C.B.); (R.X.); (G.B.); (M.B.); (J.L.); (A.A.)
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- A. Costantino & C. Spa, Via Francesco Romana 11, 10083 Torino, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, Via Mangiagalli 25, 20133 Milan, Italy; (C.B.); (R.X.); (G.B.); (M.B.); (J.L.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, Via Mangiagalli 25, 20133 Milan, Italy; (C.B.); (R.X.); (G.B.); (M.B.); (J.L.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, Via Mangiagalli 25, 20133 Milan, Italy; (C.B.); (R.X.); (G.B.); (M.B.); (J.L.); (A.A.)
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Hempseed (Cannabis sativa) protein hydrolysates: A valuable source of bioactive peptides with pleiotropic health-promoting effects. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Jiang C, Liu Y, Wang Y, Su E, Du L, Tang Y, Xie J, Wei D. Hypolipidemic effects of the fermented soymilk with a novel
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum
strain X7021 on mice via modulating lipid metabolism and gut microbiota. Int J Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Chentian Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering Department of Food Science and Technology School of Biotechnology East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering Department of Food Science and Technology School of Biotechnology East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering Department of Food Science and Technology School of Biotechnology East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing 210037 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering Department of Food Science and Technology School of Biotechnology East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology Shandong University Qingdao 266237 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering Department of Food Science and Technology School of Biotechnology East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 China
- Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomanufacturing (SCICB) Shanghai 200237 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering Department of Food Science and Technology School of Biotechnology East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 China
- Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomanufacturing (SCICB) Shanghai 200237 China
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Juodeikiene G, Trakselyte-Rupsiene K, Navickaite B, Zadeike D, Bendoraitiene J, Bartkiene E, Lele V, Rueller L, Robert J, Arnoldi A, Aiello G, Glasner C. Functionalization of soya press cake (okara) by ultrasonication for enhancement of submerged fermentation with Lactobacillus paracasei LUHS244 for wheat bread production. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Antony P, Vijayan R. Bioactive Peptides as Potential Nutraceuticals for Diabetes Therapy: A Comprehensive Review. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:9059. [PMID: 34445765 PMCID: PMC8396489 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22169059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Diabetes mellitus is a major public health concern associated with high mortality and reduced life expectancy. The alarming rise in the prevalence of diabetes is linked to several factors including sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet. Nutritional intervention and increased physical activity could significantly contribute to bringing this under control. Food-derived bioactive peptides and protein hydrolysates have been associated with a number health benefits. Several peptides with antidiabetic potential have been identified that could decrease blood glucose level, improve insulin uptake and inhibit key enzymes involved in the development and progression of diabetes. Dietary proteins, from a wide range of food, are rich sources of antidiabetic peptides. Thus, there are a number of benefits in studying peptides obtained from food sources to develop nutraceuticals. A deeper understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms of these peptides will assist in the development of new peptide-based therapeutics. Despite this, a comprehensive analysis of the antidiabetic properties of bioactive peptides derived from various food sources is still lacking. Here, we review the recent literature on food-derived bioactive peptides possessing antidiabetic activity. The focus is on the effectiveness of these peptides as evidenced by in vitro and in vivo studies. Finally, we discuss future prospects of peptide-based drugs for the treatment of diabetes.
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates;
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Aiello G, Pugliese R, Rueller L, Bollati C, Bartolomei M, Li Y, Robert J, Arnoldi A, Lammi C. Assessment of the Physicochemical and Conformational Changes of Ultrasound-Driven Proteins Extracted from Soybean Okara Byproduct. Foods 2021; 10:foods10030562. [PMID: 33800391 PMCID: PMC7998950 DOI: 10.3390/foods10030562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
This study was aimed at the valorization of the okara byproduct deriving form soy food manufacturing, by using ultrasound at different temperatures for extracting the residual proteins. The physicochemical and conformational changes of the extracted proteins were investigated in order to optimize the procedure. Increasing the temperature from 20 up to 80 °C greatly enhanced the yields and the protein solubility without affecting the viscosity. The protein secondary and tertiary structures were also gradually modified in a significant way. After the ultrasonication at the highest temperature, a significant morphological transition from well-defined single round structures to highly aggregated ones was observed, which was confirmed by measuring the water contact angles and wettability. After the ultrasound process, the improvement of peptides generation and the different amino acid exposition within the protein led to an increase of the antioxidant properties. The integrated strategy applied in this study allows to foster the okara protein obtained after ultrasound extraction as valuable materials for new applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gilda Aiello
- Department of Human Science and Quality of Life Promotion, Telematic University San Raffaele, 00166 Rome, Italy;
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- NeMO Lab., ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20133 Milan, Italy;
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT, 46047 Oberhausen, Germany; (L.R.); (J.R.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (C.B.); (M.B.); (Y.L.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (C.B.); (M.B.); (Y.L.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (C.B.); (M.B.); (Y.L.); (A.A.)
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT, 46047 Oberhausen, Germany; (L.R.); (J.R.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (C.B.); (M.B.); (Y.L.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (C.B.); (M.B.); (Y.L.); (A.A.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-025-0319-372
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Zhu S, Zheng Y, He S, Su D, Nag A, Zeng Q, Yuan Y. Novel Zn-Binding Peptide Isolated from Soy Protein Hydrolysates: Purification, Structure, and Digestion. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:483-490. [PMID: 33370528 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c05792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this study, a novel Zn-binding peptide, Lys-Tyr-Lys-Arg-Gln-Arg-Trp (KYKRQRW), was purified and identified from soy protein isolate hydrolysates (SPIHs). The Zn-binding peptide exhibited improved Zn-binding capacity (83.21 ± 2.65%) than SPIH solutions. CD, NMR, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were used to confirm the complexation between Zn and the peptide. The results showed that the Zn-binding peptide formed a folding structure with part of the β-sheet (29.3-13.4%) turning into random coils (41.7-57.6%) during complexation. It was further proved that the binding sites were located at the oxygen atoms on the carboxyl group of the Trp side chain and nitrogen atoms on the amino group of the Lys side chain. Moreover, the Zn-peptide complex exhibited increased solubility than ZnSO4 during simulated gastrointestinal digestion. This study highlighted that the novel soy peptide possessed a strong zinc chelate rate and had a positive effect on the gastrointestinal stability of Zn which could be utilized as a functional ingredient in future.
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- Suyin Zhu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Flinders Institute for NanoScale Science and Technology, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia 5042, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney 2109, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Xu F, Mejia EGD, Chen H, Rebecca K, Pan M, He R, Yao Y, Wang L, Ju X. Assessment of the DPP-IV inhibitory activity of a novel octapeptide derived from rapeseed using Caco-2 cell monolayers and molecular docking analysis. J Food Biochem 2020; 44:e13406. [PMID: 32734634 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Revised: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The Octapeptide ELHQEEPL, which was identified from the rapeseed protein napin showed prominent Dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) inhibitory activity. The objective of this study was to investigate the DPP-IV inhibitory activity and transepithelial transport of ELHQEEPL in an approaching intestinal condition using Caco-2 cell monolayers. ELHQEEPL and its degraded fragments EL, HQEEP, and methylated ELHQEEPL were transported across Caco-2 cell monolayers through different pathways. Compared with the nonbiological enzyme inhibition test, the in vitro experiment on Caco-2 cell monolayers showed that the IC50 value of DPP-IV inhibition increased by 43.11% for ELHQEEPL. There was no significant change in DPP-IV gene expression in the Caco-2 cell monolayers upon treatment with ELHQEEPL. Furthermore, molecular docking predicted that the weaker binding between inhibitory peptide and enzyme for the degradation products from ELHQEEPL during transepithelial transport greatly limited its role in inhibiting DPP-IV. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: The DPP-IV inhibitory activity of ELHQEEPL was confirmed using Caco-2 cell monolayers as a novel assessment tool, although its potency was reduced by metabolic degradation. In general, this study reported the use of Caco-2 cell monolayers as a tool for comprehensively studying peptides as sources of DPP-IV inhibitors. A Caco-2 cell-based approach with molecular docking can be adapted for the investigation of intestinal absorption and activity attenuation of food peptides being considered for enzymatic action. Moreover, since the Caco-2 cells express a wide range of enzymes, this method can be used for screening for other active food peptides such as for the inhibitors of ACE and a-glucosidase.
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- Feiran Xu
- National Engineering Laboratory for Cereal Fermentation Technology, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Cereal Fermentation Technology, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Cereal Fermentation Technology, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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Li Y, Aiello G, Bollati C, Bartolomei M, Arnoldi A, Lammi C. Phycobiliproteins from Arthrospira Platensis (Spirulina): A New Source of Peptides with Dipeptidyl Peptidase-IV Inhibitory Activity. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12030794. [PMID: 32197331 PMCID: PMC7146380 DOI: 10.3390/nu12030794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Arthrospira platensis (spirulina) is a cyanobacterium, which contains mainly two phycobiliproteins (PBP), i.e., C-phycocyanin (C-PC) and allophycocyanin (APC). In this study, PBP were hydrolyzed using trypsin, and the composition of the hydrolysate was characterized by HPLC-ESI-MS/MS. Furthermore, the potential anti-diabetic activity was assessed by using either biochemical or cellular techniques. Findings suggest that PBP peptides inhibit DPP-IV activity in vitro with a dose-response trend and an IC50 value falling in the range between 0.5 and 1.0 mg/mL. A lower inhibition of the DPP-IV activity expressed by Caco-2 cells was observed, which was explained by a secondary metabolic degradation exerted by the same cells.
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Aiello G, Li Y, Boschin G, Bollati C, Arnoldi A, Lammi C. Chemical and biological characterization of spirulina protein hydrolysates: Focus on ACE and DPP-IV activities modulation. J Funct Foods 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2019.103592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Lammi C, Bollati C, Lecca D, Abbracchio MP, Arnoldi A. Lupin Peptide T9 (GQEQSHQDEGVIVR) Modulates the Mutant PCSK9 D374Y Pathway: in vitro Characterization of its Dual Hypocholesterolemic Behavior. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11071665. [PMID: 31330826 PMCID: PMC6683083 DOI: 10.3390/nu11071665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Revised: 07/14/2019] [Accepted: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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GQEQSHQDEGVIVR (T9) is a peptide originated by the tryptic digestion of lupin β-conglutin that is absorbed in human intestinal Caco-2 cells. A previous study has shown that T9 impairs the protein–protein interaction between mutant D374Y Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin 9 (PCSK9D374Y) and the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR), thus exerting a hypocholesterolemic effect. Moreover, a bioinformatic study predicting that T9 may potentially act as an inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl CoA reductase (HMGCoAR), has suggested a complementary cholesterol-lowering activity. The present study demonstrates that T9 inhibits in vitro the HMGCoAR functionality with an IC50 value of 99.5 ± 0.56 µM. Through the inhibition of either HMGCoAR or PCSK9D374Y activities, T9 enhances the LDLR protein levels leading to an improved ability of HepG2 cells transfected with the mutant PCSK9D374Y-FLAG plasmid to uptake extracellular LDL with a final cholesterol-lowering effect. In addition, T9 modulates the PCSK9D374Y signaling pathway in transfected HepG2 cells leading to a decrease of PCSK9D374Y and HNF-1α protein levels. All these results indicate that the hypocholesterolemic effects of T9 are due to a dual mechanism of action involving either the modulation of the PCSK9D374Y or LDLR pathways. This may represent an added value from a therapeutic point of view.
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- Carmen Lammi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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