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Al-Shabib NA, Khan JM, Malik A, AlAmri A, Rehman MT, AlAjmi MF, Husain FM. Integrated spectroscopic and computational analyses unravel the molecular interaction of pesticide azinphos-methyl with bovine beta-lactoglobulin. J Mol Recognit 2024; 37:e3086. [PMID: 38686702 DOI: 10.1002/jmr.3086] [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: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Organophosphorus are typically hazardous chemicals used in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, and other industries. They pose a serious risk to human life and can be fatal upon direct exposure. Hence, studying the interaction between such compounds with proteins is crucial for environmental, health, and food safety. In this study, we investigated the interaction mechanism between azinphos-methyl (AZM) and β-lactoglobulin (BLG) at pH 7.4 using a combination of biophysical techniques. Intrinsic fluorescence investigations revealed that BLG fluorescence was quenched in the presence of increasing AZM concentrations. The quenching mechanism was identified as static, as evidenced by a decrease in the fluorescence quenching constant (1.25 × 104, 1.18 × 104, and 0.86 × 104 M-1) with an increase in temperatures. Thermodynamic calculations (ΔH > 0; ΔS > 0) affirmed the formation of a complex between AZM and BLG through hydrophobic interactions. The BLG's secondary structure was found to be increased due to AZM interaction. Ultraviolet -visible spectroscopy data showed alterations in BLG conformation in the presence of AZM. Molecular docking highlighted the significant role of hydrophobic interactions involving residues such as Val43, Ile56, Ile71, Val92, Phe105, and Met107 in the binding between BLG and AZM. A docking energy of -6.9 kcal mol-1, and binding affinity of 1.15 × 105 M-1 suggest spontaneous interaction between AZM and BLG with moderate to high affinity. These findings underscore the potential health risks associated with the entry of AZM into the food chain, emphasizing the need for further consideration of its impact on human health.
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- Nasser Abdulatif Al-Shabib
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Carlos JP, Carlos GC, Sergio AS, Lorena GR, Gabriela RS, Mariano GG, Alma CG. Evaluation of the pH effect on complex formation between bovine β-lactoglobulin and aflatoxin M1: a molecular dynamic simulation and molecular docking study. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023:1-11. [PMID: 37817538 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2268178] [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: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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The aim of this work was to evaluate interaction between aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) and structural models of β-lactoglobulin (β-LG) at pH 4.0 and 6.5. This information would provide an explanation of the variability in AFM1 during cheese production. Once β-LG models were optimized using molecular dynamic (MD) simulation, it was found that a region of the Calyx cavity underwent conformational changes, at the E-F loop, from the closed conformation at pH 6.5 to the open at pH 4.0. No differences in Site C conformation were observed at both pH. The binding free energy (ΔGb) of the β-LG-AFM1 complexes at the different pHs were determined by molecular docking. The ΔGb values obtained for the Calyx cavity showed that at pH 4.0 there is a more stable complex formation compared to pH 6.5 with values of -42.6 and -32.0 kJ mol-1, respectively. On the contrary, in the complexes formed in Site C at both pH´s there were no differences. Likewise, the ΔGb in the dimer interface was evaluated, obtaining a value of -29.3 kJ mol-1, like those obtained at Site C. In addition, by the MD simulations of the β-LG-AFM1 complexes, it was observed that at acidic pH the binding of AFM1 with β-LG is more stable. In conclusion, the computational tools showed that the most stable complex was formed at the Calyx cavity at pH 4.0. This suggests that during cheese production using acidic coagulation, the whey proteins show higher affinity toward AFM1 which may explain the observed variability of mycotoxin.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Jiménez-Pérez Carlos
- Departamento de Biotecnología, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, México, México
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- Área Académica de Química, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Unidad Universitaria, Pachuca-Hidalgo, México
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- Departamento de Biotecnología, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, México, México
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- Departamento de Biotecnología, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, México, México
- Departamento de Ciencias de la Alimentación, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Lerma. Av, México, México
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- Departamento de Biotecnología, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, México, México
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Yadav N, Mor S, Venkatesu P. The attenuating ability of deep eutectic solvents towards the carboxylated multiwalled carbon nanotubes induced denatured β-lactoglobulin structure. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023. [PMID: 37470288 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp02908e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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The stabilization of proteins has been a major challenge for their practical utilization in industrial applications. Proteins can easily lose their native conformation in the presence of denaturants, which unfolds the protein structure. Since the introduction of deep eutectic solvents (DESs), there are numerous studies in which DESs act as promising co-solvents that are biocompatible with biomolecules. DESs have emerged as sustainable biocatalytic media and an alternative to conventional organic solvents and ionic liquids (ILs). However, the superiority of DESs over the deleterious influence of denaturants on proteins is often neglected. To address this, we present the counteracting ability of biocompatible DESs, namely, choline chloride-glycerol (DES-1) and choline chloride-urea (DES-2), against the structural changes induced in β-lactoglobulin (Blg) by carboxylated multiwalled carbon nanotubes (CA-MWCNTs). The work is substantiated with various spectroscopic and thermal studies. The spectroscopic results revealed that the fluorescence emission intensity enhances for the protein in DESs. Contrary to this, the emission intensity extremely quenches in the presence of CA-MWCNTs. However, in the mixture of DESs and CA-MWCNTs, there was a slight increase in the fluorescence intensity. Circular dichroism spectral studies reflect the reappearance of the native band that was lost in the presence of CA-MWCNTs, which is a good indicator of the counteraction ability of DESs. Further, thermal fluorescence studies showed that the protein exhibited extremely great thermal stability in both DESs as well as in the mixture of DES-CA-MWCNTs compared to the protein in buffer. This study is also supported by dynamic light scattering and zeta potential measurements; the results reveal that DESs were successfully able to maintain the protein structure. The addition of CA-MWCNTs results in complex formation with the protein, which is indicated by the increased hydrodynamic size of the protein. The presence of DESs in the mixture of CA-MWCNTs and DESs was quite successful in eliminating the negative impact of CA-MWCNTs on protein structural alteration. DES-1 proved to be superior to DES-2 over counteraction against CA-MWCNTs and maintained the native conformation of the protein. Overall, both DESs act as recoiling media for both native and unfolded (denatured by CA-MWCNTs) Blg structures. Both the DESs can be described as potential co-solvents for Blg with increased structural and thermal stability of the protein. To the best of our knowledge, this study for the first time has demonstrated the role of choline-based DESs in the mixture with CA-MWCNTs in the structural transition of Blg. The DESs in the mixture successfully enhance the stability of the protein by reducing the perturbation caused by CA-MWCNTs and then amplifying the advantages of the DESs present in the mixture. Overall, these results might find implications for understanding the role of DES-CA-MWCNT mixtures in protein folding/unfolding and pave a new direction for the development of eco-friendly protein-protective solvents.
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- Niketa Yadav
- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110 007, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110 007, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110 007, India.
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High-spatial-resolution multi-spectroscopic provides insights into the interaction and release of δ-decanolactone and decanoic acid with β-lactoglobulin. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.107787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Jensen SA, Fiocchi A, Baars T, Jordakieva G, Nowak-Wegrzyn A, Pali-Schöll I, Passanisi S, Pranger CL, Roth-Walter F, Takkinen K, Assa'ad AH, Venter C, Jensen-Jarolim E. Diagnosis and Rationale for Action against Cow's Milk Allergy (DRACMA) Guidelines update - III - Cow's milk allergens and mechanisms triggering immune activation. World Allergy Organ J 2022; 15:100668. [PMID: 36185551 PMCID: PMC9483786 DOI: 10.1016/j.waojou.2022.100668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background The immunopathogenesis of cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) is based on different mechanisms related to immune recognition of protein epitopes, which are affected by industrial processing. Purpose The purpose of this WAO DRACMA paper is to: (i) give a comprehensive overview of milk protein allergens, (ii) to review their immunogenicity and allergenicity in the context of industrial processing, and (iii) to review the milk-related immune mechanisms triggering IgE-mediated immediate type hypersensitivity reactions, mixed reactions and non-IgE mediated hypersensitivities. Results The main cow’s milk allergens – α-lactalbumin, β-lactoglobulin, serum albumin, caseins, bovine serum albumins, and others – may determine allergic reactions through a range of mechanisms. All marketed milk and milk products have undergone industrial processing that involves heating, filtration, and defatting. Milk processing results in structural changes of immunomodulatory proteins, leads to a loss of lipophilic compounds in the matrix, and hence to a higher allergenicity of industrially processed milk products. Thereby, the tolerogenic capacity of raw farm milk, associated with the whey proteins α-lactalbumin and β-lactoglobulin and their lipophilic ligands, is lost. Conclusion The spectrum of immunopathogenic mechanisms underlying cow's milk allergy (CMA) is wide. Unprocessed, fresh cow's milk, like human breast milk, contains various tolerogenic factors that are impaired by industrial processing. Further studies focusing on the immunological consequences of milk processing are warranted to understand on a molecular basis to what extent processing procedures make single milk compounds into allergens.
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- Sebastian A Jensen
- Institute of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research, Centre of Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,University Clinics for Ear Nose and Throat, Medical University Vienna, Austria.,The Interuniversity Messerli Research Institute of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Medical University Vienna and University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Allergy Unit - Area of Translational Research in Pediatric Specialities, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Pharmacology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Occupational Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Hassenfeld Childrens' Hospital, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.,AllergyCare - Allergy Diagnosis Center Vienna, Private Clinics Döbling, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Human Pathology of Adult and Developmental Age, University of Messina, Italy
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- Institute of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research, Centre of Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,The Interuniversity Messerli Research Institute of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Medical University Vienna and University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- University Clinics for Ear Nose and Throat, Medical University Vienna, Austria.,The Interuniversity Messerli Research Institute of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Medical University Vienna and University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Childrenás Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA
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- Institute of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research, Centre of Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,The Interuniversity Messerli Research Institute of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Medical University Vienna and University Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,AllergyCare - Allergy Diagnosis Center Vienna, Private Clinics Döbling, Vienna, Austria
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Loch JI, Barciszewski J, Śliwiak J, Bonarek P, Wróbel P, Pokrywka K, Shabalin IG, Minor W, Jaskolski M, Lewiński K. New ligand-binding sites identified in the crystal structures of β-lactoglobulin complexes with desipramine. IUCRJ 2022; 9:386-398. [PMID: 35546795 PMCID: PMC9067113 DOI: 10.1107/s2052252522004183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The homodimeric β-lactoglobulin belongs to the lipocalin family of proteins that transport a wide range of hydrophobic molecules and can be modified by mutagenesis to develop specificity for novel groups of ligands. In this work, new lactoglobulin variants, FAF (I56F/L39A/M107F) and FAW (I56F/L39A/M107W), were produced and their interactions with the tricyclic drug desipramine (DSM) were studied using X-ray crystallography, calorimetry (ITC) and circular dichroism (CD). The ITC and CD data showed micromolar affinity of the mutants for DSM and interactions according to the classical one-site binding model. However, the crystal structures unambiguously showed that the FAF and FAW dimers are capable of binding DSM not only inside the β-barrel as expected, but also at the dimer interface and at the entrance to the binding pocket. The presented high-resolution crystal structures therefore provide important evidence of the existence of alternative ligand-binding sites in the β-lactoglobulin molecule. Analysis of the crystal structures highlighted the importance of shape complementarity for ligand recognition and selectivity. The binding sites identified in the crystal structures of the FAF-DSM and FAW-DSM complexes together with data from the existing literature are used to establish a systematic classification of the ligand-binding sites in the β-lactoglobulin molecule.
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- Joanna I. Loch
- Department of Crystal Chemistry and Crystal Physics, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Physical Biochemistry, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Crystal Chemistry and Crystal Physics, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Crystal Chemistry and Crystal Physics, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznan, Poland
- Department of Crystallography, Faculty of Chemistry, A. Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Crystal Chemistry and Crystal Physics, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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Bock A, Kieserling H, Rohn S, Steinhäuser U, Drusch S. Impact of Phenolic Acid Derivatives on β-Lactoglobulin Stabilized Oil-Water-Interfaces. FOOD BIOPHYS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11483-022-09737-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AbstractThe physical stability of protein-based emulsions depends on intra- and intermolecular interactions of the interfacial protein-film. As studied in aqueous systems before, phenolic acid derivatives (PADs) non-covalently or covalently crosslink proteins depending on pH-value and thus, may impact interfacial protein-films. Whether these interactions occur in the same manner at the interface as in water and how they vary the properties of the interfacial protein-film has not been clarified. The present study aimed to investigate the interfacial protein-film viscoelasticity and physical emulsion-stability after non-covalently (pH 6.0) and covalently (pH 9.0) crosslinking depending on PAD-structure. For this purpose, we studied an interfacial β-lactoglobulin film with dilatational rheology after crosslinking with PADs, varying in number of π-electrons and polar substituents. Then, we analyzed the physical emulsion-stability by visual evaluation and particle size distribution. The results indicate that PADs with a high number of π-electrons (rosmarinic acid and chicoric acid) weaken the protein-film due to competing of phenol-protein interactions with protein-protein interactions. This is reflected in a decrease in interfacial elasticity. PADs with an additional polar substituent (verbascoside and cynarine) seem to further weaken the protein film, since the affinity of the PADs to the interface increases, PADs preferentially adsorb and sterically hinder protein-protein interactions. In emulsions at pH 6.0 and thus low electrostatic repulsion, PADs promote bridging-flocculation. Due to higher electrostatic repulsion at pH 9.0, the PADs are sterically hindered to form bridges, even though they are polymeric. Hence, our research enables the control of protein-film viscoelasticity and emulsion-stability depending on the PAD-structure.
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Abdollahi K, Condict L, Hung A, Kasapis S. Binding parameters and molecular dynamics of β-lactoglobulin-vanillic acid complexation as a function of pH - part B: Neutral pH. Food Chem 2021; 367:130655. [PMID: 34371277 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Interactions between the dimeric form of β-lactoglobulin and vanillic acid were investigated at pH 7.2, using a variety of spectroscopic techniques and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. FTIR and CD studies showed alterations in the secondary structure of the protein upon its interaction with the ligand. Fluorescence measurements indicated that the dimeric complex with the phenolic acid produced a large dissociation constant (KD) compared to the monomeric counterpart at acidic pH (part A of this series). Stoichiometry of 1:1 was identified for the β-lactoglobulin-vanillic acid complex by Job plot analysis at neutral pH suggesting two ligand molecules can participate in binding with the dimer. Molecular docking and MD simulations suggested that the top-ranked binding sites of the ligand were located at the entrance of each β-barrel structure of the dimer. These simulations also allowed identification of the contribution of water molecules, in the form of protein-water-ligand bridging interactions, to the complexes.
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- Kourosh Abdollahi
- School of Science, RMIT University, Bundoora West Campus, Plenty Road, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Bundoora West Campus, Plenty Road, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Bundoora West Campus, Plenty Road, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Bundoora West Campus, Plenty Road, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia.
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Sawyer L. β-Lactoglobulin and Glycodelin: Two Sides of the Same Coin? Front Physiol 2021; 12:678080. [PMID: 34093238 PMCID: PMC8173191 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.678080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The two lipocalins, β-lactoglobulin (βLg) and glycodelin (Gd), are possibly the most closely related members of the large and widely distributed lipocalin family, yet their functions appear to be substantially different. Indeed, the function of β-lactoglobulin, a major component of ruminant milk, is still unclear although neonatal nutrition is clearly important. On the other hand, glycodelin has several specific functions in reproduction conferred through distinct, tissue specific glycosylation of the polypeptide backbone. It is also associated with some cancer outcomes. The glycodelin gene, PAEP, reflecting one of its names, progestagen-associated endometrial protein, is expressed in many though not all primates, but the name has now also been adopted for the β-lactoglobulin gene (HGNC, www.genenames.org). After a general overview of the two proteins in the context of the lipocalin family, this review considers the properties of each in the light of their physiological functional significance, supplementing earlier reviews to include studies from the past decade. While the biological function of glycodelin is reasonably well defined, that of β-lactoglobulin remains elusive.
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- Lindsay Sawyer
- School of Biological Sciences, IQB3, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Waghmare MN, Qureshi TS, Krishna CM, Pansare K, Gadewal N, Hole A, Dongre PM. β-Lactoglobulin-gold nanoparticles interface and its interaction with some anticancer drugs - an approach for targeted drug delivery. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2021; 40:6193-6210. [PMID: 33509048 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2021.1879270] [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: 10/22/2022]
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The protein-nanoparticle interface plays a crucial role in drug binding and stability, in turn enhancing efficacy in targeted drug delivery. In the present study, whey protein β-lactoglobulin (BLG) is conjugated with gold nanoparticles (AuNP) and its interaction with curcumin (CUR) and gemcitabine (GEM) has been explored. Further, AuNP-BLG conjugate interactions with anticancer drugs were characterized using dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential, UV-visible, Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence, circular dichroism along with molecular dynamics simulation. The cytotoxicity studies were performed using breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7). ∼8 µM of BLG resides on AuNP (∼29 nm) surface revealed by DLS. Raman scattering of AuNP-BLG conjugate showed orientation of the central calyx of BLG towards solvent. BLG fluorescence confirmed the interaction between AuNP-BLG conjugate with drugs and indicated strong binding and affinity (for CUR KD = 3.71 x 108 M -1, n = 1.83, and for GEM KD = 3.78 x 103 M -1, n = 0.94), enhanced in the presence of AuNP. CD and Raman analysis exhibited selective hydrophilic and hydrophobic conformations induced by drug binding. Computational studies on BLG-drug complexes revealed that the residues Pro38, Leu39 and Met107 are largely associated with CUR binding, while GEM interaction is via hydrophilic contacts which significantly matches with spectroscopic investigation. IC50 values were calculated for all components of this loading system on MCF-7. The possible mechanisms of interaction between AuNP-BLG with anticancer drugs has been explored at the molecular level. We believe that these conjugates could be considered in the targeted drug delivery studies for cancer research.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Manik N Waghmare
- Department of Biophysics, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Biophysics, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Advanced Centre for Treatment Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Advanced Centre for Treatment Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Advanced Centre for Treatment Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Advanced Centre for Treatment Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Biophysics, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Milea ȘA, Aprodu I, Mihalcea L, Enachi E, Bolea CA, Râpeanu G, Bahrim GE, Stănciuc N. Bovine β-lactoglobulin peptides as novel carriers for flavonoids extracted with supercritical fluids from yellow onion skins. J Food Sci 2020; 85:4290-4299. [PMID: 33175407 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.15513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Our study describes in detail the binding mechanism between the main flavonoids that were extracted from onion skins by supercritical CO2 and peptides from whey proteins, from the perspective of obtaining multifunctional ingredients, with health-promoting benefits. The supercritical CO2 extract had 202.31 ± 11.56 mg quercetin equivalents/g DW as the major flavonoid and antioxidant activity of 404.93±1.39 mM Trolox/g DW. The experiments on thermolysin-derived peptides fluorescence quenching by flavonoids extract allowed estimating the binding parameters, in terms of binding constants, and the number of binding sites. The thermodynamic analysis indicated that the main forces involved in complex formation were hydrogen bonds and van der Waals interactions. Molecular docking tests indicated that peptide fluorescence quenching upon gradual addition of onion skin extract might be due to flavonoids binding by Val15 -Ser21 . All 7 to 14 amino acids long peptides appeared to have affinity toward quercetin-3,4'-O-diglucoside and quercetin-4'-O-monoglucoside. The study is important as a potential solution for reuse of valuable resources, underutilized, such as whey peptides and yellow onion skins flavonoids for efficient microencapsulation, as a holistic approach to deliver healthy and nutritious food. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: A growing interest was noticed in the last years in investigating the interactions between proteins and different biologically active compounds, such as to provide knowledge for efficient development of new food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products. Recent studies suggest that flavonoid-protein complexes may be designed to improve the functional performance of the flavonoids. The results obtained in this study bring certain benefits in terms of exploiting the bioactive potential of both flavonoids and bioactive peptides, for developing of formulas with improved functional properties.
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- Ștefania Adelina Milea
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, 111 Domnească Street, Galati, 800201, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, 111 Domnească Street, Galati, 800201, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, 111 Domnească Street, Galati, 800201, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, 111 Domnească Street, Galati, 800201, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, 111 Domnească Street, Galati, 800201, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, 111 Domnească Street, Galati, 800201, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, 111 Domnească Street, Galati, 800201, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, 111 Domnească Street, Galati, 800201, Romania
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Stănciuc N, Râpeanu G, Bahrim GE, Aprodu I. The Interaction of Bovine β-Lactoglobulin with Caffeic Acid: From Binding Mechanisms to Functional Complexes. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10081096. [PMID: 32718063 PMCID: PMC7464270 DOI: 10.3390/biom10081096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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In this study, the interaction of native and transglutaminase (Tgase) cross-linked β-lactoglobulin (β-LG) with caffeic acid (CA) was examined, aiming to obtain functional composites. Knowledge on the binding affinity and interaction mechanism was provided by performing fluorescence spectroscopy measurements, after heating the native and cross-linked protein at temperatures ranging from 25 to 95 °C. Regardless of the protein aggregation state, a static quenching mechanism of intrinsic fluorescence of β-LG by CA was established. The decrease of the Stern–Volmer constants with the temperature increase indicating the facile dissociation of the weakly bound complexes. The thermodynamic analysis suggested the existence of multiple contact types, such as Van der Waals’ force and hydrogen bonds, between β-LG and CA. Further molecular docking tests indicated the existence of various CA binding sites on the β-LG surface heat-treated at different temperatures. Anyway, regardless of the simulated temperature, the CA-β-LG assemblies appeared to be unstable. Compared to native protein, the CA-β-LG and CA-β-LGTgase complexes (ratio 1:1) exhibited significantly higher antioxidant activity and inhibitory effects on α-glucosidase, α-amylase, and pancreatic lipase, enzymes associated with metabolic syndrome. These findings might help the knowledge-based development of novel food ingredients with valuable biological properties.
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Cortes-Hernandez P, Vázquez Nuñez R, Domínguez-Ramírez L. Docking and Molecular Dynamics Predictions of Pesticide Binding to the Calyx of Bovine β-Lactoglobulin. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21061988. [PMID: 32183317 PMCID: PMC7139891 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21061988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Pesticides are used extensively in agriculture, and their residues in food must be monitored to prevent toxicity. The most abundant protein in cow’s milk, β-lactoglobulin (BLG), shows high affinity for diverse hydrophobic ligands in its central binding pocket, called the calyx. Several of the most frequently used pesticides are hydrophobic. To predict if BLG may be an unintended carrier for pesticides, we tested its ability to bind 555 pesticides and their isomers, for a total of 889 compounds, in a rigid docking screen. We focused on the analysis of 60 unique molecules belonging to the five pesticide classes defined by the World Health Organization, that docked into BLG’s calyx with ΔGs ranging from −8.2 to −12 kcal mol−1, chosen by statistical criteria. These “potential ligands” were further analyzed using molecular dynamic simulations, and the binding energies were explored with Molecular Mechanics/Generalized Born/Surface Area (MMGBSA). Hydrophobic pyrethroid insecticides, like cypermethrin, were found to bind as deeply and tightly into the calyx as BLG’s natural ligand, palmitate; while polar compounds, like paraquat, were expelled. Our results suggest that BLG could be a carrier for pesticides, in particular for pyrethroid insecticides, allowing for their accumulation in cow’s milk beyond their solubility restrictions. This analysis opens possibilities for pesticide biosensor design based on BLG.
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- Paulina Cortes-Hernandez
- Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Centro de Investigación Biomédica de Oriente (CIBIOR), Cellular Biology Laboratory, 74360 Metepec, Puebla, Mexico;
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- Department of Fundamental Microbiology, University of Lausanne, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland;
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, School of Sciences, Universidad de las Américas Puebla, Santa Catarina Mártir Cholula, 72810 San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, Mexico
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Sindhu A, Kumar S, Mondal D, Bahadur I, Venkatesu P. Protein packaging in ionic liquid mixtures: an ecofriendly approach towards the improved stability of β-lactoglobulin in cholinium-based mixed ionic liquids. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2020; 22:14811-14821. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cp02151b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The present work demonstrates a pioneering approach for the packaging of β-LG with improved stability in the presence of aqueous solutions containing cholinium-based ionic liquid mixtures.
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- Department of Chemistry
- University of Delhi
- Delhi
- India
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- Centre for Nano & Material Science
- JAIN (deemed to be University)
- Jain Global Campus
- Bangalore-562112
- India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Material Science Innovation & Modelling (MaSIM) Focus Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- North-West University (Mafikeng Campus)
- Private Bag X2046
- Mmabatho 2735
- South Africa
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Li H, Pan Y, Yang Z, Rao J, Chen B. Improving Antioxidant Activity of β-Lactoglobulin by Nature-Inspired Conjugation with Gentisic Acid. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2019; 67:11741-11751. [PMID: 31566971 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b05304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Dietary phenolic compounds display strong antioxidant capabilities but face limited practical applications as a result of their poor biocompatibility (high immune resistance). Some food proteins possess mild antioxidant capabilities but are often not sufficient to maintain a reactive oxidative species balance. In this study, we overcome these barriers by covalently conjugating a natural phenolic antioxidant, gentisic acid (GA), onto an antioxidant protein, β-lactoglobulin (βLG). Upon optimization of conjugation conditions, we confirm the formation of βLG-GA conjugates with mass spectrometry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and ultraviolet-visible absorption. Surface charge analysis revealed a saturation molar ratio of 150:1 (GA/βLG), while far-ultraviolet circular dichroism revealed substantial changes in the protein secondary structure upon conjugation. The antioxidant capability of resultant conjugates was probed by monitoring the decay of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical content via time-resolved electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, which suggested two possible pathways to scavenge radicals, i.e., the antioxidant GA on the protein surface and the protein conformational change that exposes more antioxidant amino acids. To our best knowledge, this work is the first report on the fabrication of a dual-effect antioxidant biopolymer using a nature-inspired template via covalent linking with the antioxidant mechanism probed. Our findings are essential for opening a new route to design functional materials with enhanced antioxidant activity and biocompatibility.
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Kovalska V, Vakarov S, Losytskyy M, Kuperman M, Chornenka N, Toporivska Y, Gumienna-Kontecka E, Voloshin Y, Varzatskii O, Mokhir A. Dicarboxyl-terminated iron(ii) clathrochelates as ICD-reporters for globular proteins. RSC Adv 2019; 9:24218-24230. [PMID: 35527894 PMCID: PMC9069836 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra04102h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Cage metal complexes iron(ii) clathrochelates, which are inherently CD silent, were discovered to demonstrate intensive output in induced circular dichroism (ICD) spectra upon their assembly to albumins. With the aim to design clathrochelates as protein-sensitive CD reporters, the approach for the functionalization of one chelate α-dioximate fragment of the clathrochelate framework with two non-equivalent substituents was developed, and constitutional isomers of clathrochelate with two non-equivalent carboxyphenylsulfide groups were synthesized. The interaction of designed iron(ii) clathrochelates and their symmetric homologues with globular proteins (serum albumins, lysozyme, β-lactoglobulin (BLG), trypsin, insulin) was studied by protein fluorescence quenching and CD techniques. A highly-intensive ICD output of the clathrochelates was observed upon their association with albumins and BLG. It was shown that in the presence of BLG, different clathrochelate isomers gave spectra of inverted signs, indicating the stabilization of opposite configurations (Λ or Δ) of the clathrochelate framework in the assembly with this protein. So, we suggest that the isomerism of the terminal carboxy group determined preferable configurations of the clathrochelate framework for the fixation in the protein binding site. MALDI TOF results show the formation of BLG-clathrochelate complex with ratio 1 : 1. Based on the docking simulations, the binding of the clathrochelate molecule (all isomers) to the main BLG binding site (calyx) in its open conformation is suggested. The above results point that the variation of the ribbed substituents at the clathrochelate framework is an effective tool to achieve the specificity of clathrochelate ICD reporting properties to the target protein.
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- Vladyslava Kovalska
- Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, NASU 150 Zabolotnogo St. 03143 Kyiv Ukraine
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- Princeton Biomolecular Research Labs 26A Saperne Pole St. 01042 Kyiv Ukraine
- V.I. Vernadsky Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, NASU 32/34 Palladin Av. 03142 Kyiv Ukraine
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, NASU 150 Zabolotnogo St. 03143 Kyiv Ukraine
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, NASU 150 Zabolotnogo St. 03143 Kyiv Ukraine
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- Princeton Biomolecular Research Labs 26A Saperne Pole St. 01042 Kyiv Ukraine
- V.I. Vernadsky Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, NASU 32/34 Palladin Av. 03142 Kyiv Ukraine
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw 14 F. Joliot-Curie St. 50-383 Wroclaw Poland
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- Nesmeyanov Institute of Organoelement Compounds RAS 28 Vavilova St. 119991 Moscow Russia
- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences 31 Leninsky Prosp. 119991 Moscow Russia
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- V.I. Vernadsky Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, NASU 32/34 Palladin Av. 03142 Kyiv Ukraine
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- Organic Chemistry II, Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nuremberg Henkestr. 42 91054 Erlangen Germany
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Horincar G, Aprodu I, Barbu V, Râpeanu G, Bahrim GE, Stănciuc N. Interactions of flavonoids from yellow onion skins with whey proteins: Mechanisms of binding and microencapsulation with different combinations of polymers. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2019; 215:158-167. [PMID: 30831393 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2019.02.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2018] [Revised: 02/07/2019] [Accepted: 02/24/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The interaction of flavonoids extracted from yellow onion skins with whey proteins isolate was studied using fluorescence spectroscopy and simulation methods from the perspectives of microencapsulation. The fluorescence spectroscopy revealed a static quenching mechanism and the involvement of van der Waals and H bonding in complexes formation. The in silico methods suggested that the heat treatment of the major whey proteins affected the binding pockets and therefore the affinity for the main flavonoids. The interaction surface decreased and the interaction energy increased, suggesting lower binding strength. Further, the yellow onion skins extract was successfully encapsulated in whey proteins isolate and different combinations of polymers, including chitosan, maltodextrin and pectin by freeze drying. The resulted powder showed a total flavonoid content of 5.84 ± 0.23 mg quercetin equivalents/g DW in whey protein-chitosan combination and 104.97 ± 5.02 mg quercetin equivalents/g DW in whey protein-maltodextrin-pectin combinations, with antioxidant activity of 175.93 ± 1.50 mM mM Trolox/g DW and 269.20 ± 3.59 mM Trolox/g DW, respectively. The confocal microscopy indicated that the flavonoids aggregated inside the matrix formed between the whey proteins and various polymers and irregular and compact clusters. Therefore, a comprehensive approach involving the extraction of flavonoids from underutilized food by-products, such as yellow onion skins, evaluation of binding mechanisms with whey proteins, whereas tailoring their functional benefit through microencapsulation in order to obtain active ingredients are reported.
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- Georgiana Horincar
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, Romania.
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Khan S, Ipsen R, Almdal K, Svensson B, Harris P. Revealing the Dimeric Crystal and Solution Structure of β-Lactoglobulin at pH 4 and Its pH and Salt Dependent Monomer–Dimer Equilibrium. Biomacromolecules 2018; 19:2905-2912. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.8b00471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Sanaullah Khan
- Enzyme and Protein Chemistry, Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Technical University of Denmark, Søltofts Plads, Building 224, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
- Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Technical University of Denmark, Ørsteds Plads, Building 423, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 26, DK-1958 Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Technical University of Denmark, Ørsteds Plads, Building 423, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Enzyme and Protein Chemistry, Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Technical University of Denmark, Søltofts Plads, Building 224, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark, Kemitorvet, Building 207, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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Retinoic acid prevents immunogenicity of milk lipocalin Bos d 5 through binding to its immunodominant T-cell epitope. Sci Rep 2018; 8:1598. [PMID: 29371615 PMCID: PMC5785490 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-19883-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The major cow’s milk allergen Bos d 5 belongs to the lipocalin protein family, with an intramolecular pocket for hydrophobic ligands. We investigated whether Bos d 5 when loaded with the active vitamin A metabolite retinoic acid (RA), would elicit differential immune responses compared to the unloaded state. By in silico docking an affinity energy of −7.8 kcal/mol was calculated for RA into Bos d 5. Loading of RA to Bos d 5 could be achieved in vitro, as demonstrated by ANS displacement assay, but had no effect on serum IgE binding in tolerant or challenge-positive milk allergic children. Bioinformatic analysis revealed that RA binds to the immunodominant T-cell epitope region of Bos d 5. In accordance, Bos d 5 significantly suppressed the CD3+ CD4+ cell numbers, proliferative response and IL-10, IL-13 and IFN-γ secretion from stimulated human PBMCs only when complexed with RA. This phenomenon was neither associated with apoptosis of T-cells nor with the activation of Foxp3+ T-cells, but correlated likely with enhanced stability to lysosomal digestion due to a predicted overlap of Cathepsin S cleavage sites with the RA binding site. Taken together, proper loading of Bos d 5 with RA may suppress its immunogenicity and prevent its allergenicity.
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Liu J, Jiang L, Zhang Y, Du Z, Qiu X, Kong L, Zhang H. Binding behaviors and structural characteristics of ternary complexes of β-lactoglobulin, curcumin, and fatty acids. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra09012a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This study clarified the interaction mechanism and structural characteristics of ternary complexes of β-lactoglobulin, curcumin, and fatty acids.
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- Jingwen Liu
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering
- China Agricultural University
- Beijing 100083
- P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering
- China Agricultural University
- Beijing 100083
- P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering
- China Agricultural University
- Beijing 100083
- P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering
- China Agricultural University
- Beijing 100083
- P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering
- China Agricultural University
- Beijing 100083
- P. R. China
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- Department of Human Nutrition & Hospitality Management
- The University of Alabama
- Tuscaloosa 35487
- USA
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering
- China Agricultural University
- Beijing 100083
- P. R. China
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Bello M. Structural and energetic requirements for a second binding site at the dimeric β-lactoglobulin interface. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2016; 34:1884-902. [DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2015.1094413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Martiniano Bello
- Laboratorio de Modelado Molecular, Bioinformática y Diseño de Fármacos de la Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Plan de San Luis Y Diaz Mirón S/N, Col. Casco de Santo Tomas, CP 11340 México, D. F., Mexico
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Evoli S, Guzzi R, Rizzuti B. Molecular simulations of β-lactoglobulin complexed with fatty acids reveal the structural basis of ligand affinity to internal and possible external binding sites. Proteins 2014; 82:2609-19. [DOI: 10.1002/prot.24625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2014] [Revised: 05/29/2014] [Accepted: 06/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Stefania Evoli
- Department of Physics; University of Calabria; Ponte P. Bucci, Cubo 31C 87036 Rende (CS) Italy
- CNR-IPCF UOS of Cosenza, LiCryL and CEMIF.Cal; University of Calabria; Ponte P. Bucci, Cubo 33B 87036 Rende (CS) Italy
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- Department of Physics; University of Calabria; Ponte P. Bucci, Cubo 31C 87036 Rende (CS) Italy
- CNISM Unit; University of Calabria; Ponte P. Bucci, Cubo 31C 87036 Rende (CS) Italy
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- CNR-IPCF UOS of Cosenza, LiCryL and CEMIF.Cal; University of Calabria; Ponte P. Bucci, Cubo 33B 87036 Rende (CS) Italy
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