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Gerónimo-Alonso M, Ortíz-Vázquez E, Rodríguez-Canto W, Chel-Guerrero L, Betancur-Ancona D. Antithrombotic and anticariogenic activity of peptide fractions from cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) protein hydrolysates. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024. [PMID: 39139024 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Protein-derived peptide fractions can play a key role in the physiological and metabolic regulation and modulation of the body, which suggests that they could be used as functional ingredients to improve health and to reduce the risk of disease. This work aimed to evaluate the in vitro antithrombotic and anticariogenic bioactivity of hydrolysates and protein fractions obtained from cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) by biocatalysis. RESULTS Cowpea protein concentrate was hydrolyzed by sequential action with two enzyme systems, Pepsin-Pancreatin or Alcalase-Flavourzyme. There was extensive enzymatic hydrolysis, with degrees of hydrolysis of 34.94% and 81.43% for Pepsin-Pancreatin and Alcalase-Flavourzyme, respectively. The degree of hydrolysis for the control treatments, without the addition of the enzymes Pepsin-Pancreatin and Alcalase-Flavourzyme was 1.1% and 1.2%, respectively. The hydrolysates were subjected to fractionation by ultrafiltration, with five cut-off points according to molecular weight (<1, 1-3, 3-5, 5-10 and >10 kDa). The Alcalase-Flavourzyme hydrolysate led to 100% inhibition of platelet aggregation, while the Pepsin-Pancreatin hydrolysate showed 77.41% inhibition, but this was approximately 100% in the ultrafiltered fractions. The highest anticariogenic activity was obtained with the Pepsin-Pancreatin system, with 61.55% and 56.07% for calcium and phosphorus demineralization, respectively. CONCLUSION Hydrolysates and their peptide fractions from Vigna unguiculata exhibited inhibition of platelet aggregation and protection of tooth enamel and have the potential for use in the development of functional products with beneficial health effects. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de Mérida, Mérida, Mexico
- Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, Mexico
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El-Didamony SE, Kalaba MH, Sharaf MH, El-Fakharany EM, Osman A, Sitohy M, Sitohy B. Melittin alcalase-hydrolysate: a novel chemically characterized multifunctional bioagent; antibacterial, anti-biofilm and anticancer. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1419917. [PMID: 39091304 PMCID: PMC11293514 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1419917] [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: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
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The prevalent life-threatening microbial and cancer diseases and lack of effective pharmaceutical therapies created the need for new molecules with antimicrobial and anticancer potential. Bee venom (BV) was collected from honeybee workers, and melittin (NM) was extracted from BV and analyzed by urea-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (urea-PAGE). The isolated melittin was hydrolyzed with alcalase into new bioactive peptides and evaluated for their antimicrobial and anticancer activity. Gel filtration chromatography fractionated melittin hydrolysate (HM) into three significant fractions (F1, F2, and F3), that were characterized by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) and evaluated for their antimicrobial, anti-biofilm, antitumor, and anti-migration activities. All the tested peptides showed antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activities against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Melittin and its fractions significantly inhibited the proliferation of two types of cancer cells (Huh-7 and HCT 116). Yet, melittin and its fractions did not affect the viability of normal human lung Wi-38 cells. The IC50 and selectivity index data evidenced the superiority of melittin peptide fractions over intact melittin. Melittin enzymatic hydrolysate is a promising novel product with high potential as an antibacterial and anticancer agent.
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- Samia E. El-Didamony
- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (Girls), Nasr City, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (Boys), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (Boys), Cairo, Egypt
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- Protein Research Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute (GEBRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg Al-Arab City, Alexandria, Egypt
- Pharmaceutical and Fermentation Industries Development Center, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg Al-Arab City, Alexandria, Egypt
- Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Infection, and Immunology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
- Department of Diagnostics and Intervention, Oncology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Infection, and Immunology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
- Department of Diagnostics and Intervention, Oncology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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El-Beltagi HS, Ragab M, Osman A, El-Masry RA, Alwutayd KM, Althagafi H, Alqahtani LS, Alazragi RS, Alhajri AS, El-Saber MM. Biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles via neem extract and their anticancer and antibacterial activities. PeerJ 2024; 12:e17588. [PMID: 38948224 PMCID: PMC11212640 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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In the present study, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) were synthesized using neem leaf aqueous extracts and characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), ultraviolet visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), and dynamic light scattering (DLS). Then compare its efficacy as anticancer and antibacterial agents with chemically synthesized ZnO-NPs and the neem leaf extract used for the green synthesis of ZnO-NPs. The TEM, UV-vis, and particle size confirmed that the developed ZnO-NPs are nanoscale. The chemically and greenly synthesized ZnO-NPs showed their optical absorbance at 328 nm and 380 nm, respectively, and were observed as spherical particles with a size of about 85 nm and 62.5 nm, respectively. HPLC and GC-MS were utilized to identify the bioactive components in the neem leaf aqueous extract employed for the eco-friendly production of ZnO-NPs. The HPLC analysis revealed that the aqueous extract of neem leaf contains 19 phenolic component fractions. The GC-MS analysis revealed the existence of 21 bioactive compounds. The antiproliferative effect of green ZnO-NPs was observed at different concentrations (31.25 µg/mL-1000 µg/mL) on Hct 116 and A 549 cancer cells, with an IC50 value of 111 µg/mL for A 549 and 118 µg/mL for Hct 116. On the other hand, the antibacterial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria was estimated. The antibacterial result showed that the MIC of green synthesized ZnO-NPs against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria were 5, and 1 µg/mL. Hence, they could be utilized as effective antibacterial and antiproliferative agents.
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- Hossam S. El-Beltagi
- Agricultural Biotechnology Department, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Food Science and Nutrition Department, College of Agricultural and Food Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Biochemistry Unit, Genetic Resources Department, Desert Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
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Zhang W, Boateng ID, Xu J, Zhang Y. Proteins from Legumes, Cereals, and Pseudo-Cereals: Composition, Modification, Bioactivities, and Applications. Foods 2024; 13:1974. [PMID: 38998480 PMCID: PMC11241136 DOI: 10.3390/foods13131974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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This review presents a comprehensive analysis of plant-based proteins from soybeans, pulses, cereals, and pseudo-cereals by examining their structural properties, modification techniques, bioactivities, and applicability in food systems. It addresses the critical need for a proper utilization strategy of proteins from various plant sources amidst the rising environmental footprint of animal protein production. The inherent composition diversity among plant proteins, their nutritional profiles, digestibility, environmental impacts, and consumer acceptance are compared. The innovative modification techniques to enhance the functional properties of plant proteins are also discussed. The review also investigates the bioactive properties of plant proteins, including their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antitumoral activities, and their role in developing meat analogs, dairy alternatives, baked goods, and 3D-printed foods. It underscores the consideration parameters of using plant proteins as sustainable, nutritious, and functional ingredients and advocates for research to overcome sensory and functional challenges for improved consumer acceptance and marketability.
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- Wenxue Zhang
- Department of Food Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA;
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Agricultural Bioinformatics, College of Informatics, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China;
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- Department of Food Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA;
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Sitohy M, Enan G, Abdel-Shafi S, El-Wafa NA, El-Gazzar N, Osman A, Sitohy B. Mapping pathogenic bacteria resistance against common antibiotics and their potential susceptibility to methylated white kidney bean protein. BMC Microbiol 2024; 24:49. [PMID: 38317090 PMCID: PMC10840264 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-024-03202-x] [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: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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As antibiotics cannot inhibit multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDR), continuous research is mandatory to find other antibacterials from natural resources. Native legume proteins and their modified forms exhibited broad spectra of high antimicrobial activities. Sixteen bacterial isolates were mapped for antibiotic resistance, showing resistance in the range of (58-92%) and (42-92%) in the case of the Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, respectively. White native Phaseolus vulgaris protein (NPP) was isolated from the seeds and methylated (MPP). The MIC range of MPP against 7 MDR bacteria was 10-25 times lower than NPP and could (1 MIC) considerably inhibit their 24 h liquid growth. MPP showed higher antibacterial effectiveness than Gentamycin, the most effective antibiotic against Gram-positive bacteria and the second most effective against Gram-negative bacteria. However, MPP recorded MICs against the seven studied MDR bacteria in the 1-20 µg/mL range, the same for Gentamycin. The combination of Gentamycin and MPP produced synergistic effects against the seven bacteria studied, as confirmed by the Transmission Electron Microscopic images. The antimicrobial activity of MPP against the seven MDR bacteria remained stable after two years of cold storage at 8-10 °C as contrasted to Gentamycin, which lost 20-72% of its antimicrobial effectiveness.
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- Mahmoud Sitohy
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44511, Egypt.
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Infection and Immunology, Umeå University, 90185, Umeå, Sweden.
- Institution of Diagnostic and Intervention, Oncology, Umeå University, SE-90185 Umeå, Sweden, Umeå University, Umeå, 90185, Sweden.
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Zhu F, Cao J, Song Y, Yu P, Su E. Plant Protein-Derived Active Peptides: A Comprehensive Review. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:20479-20499. [PMID: 38109192 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c06882] [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: 12/19/2023]
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Active peptides are a class of physiologically active protein fragments, which can be prepared from different sources. In the past few decades, the production of peptides with various effects from different plant proteins continues to receive academic attention. With advances in extraction, purification, and characterization techniques, plant protein-derived active peptides continue to be discovered. They have been proven to have various functional activities such as antioxidant, antihypertensive, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antithrombotic, and so on. In this review, we searched Web of Science and China National Knowledge Infrastructure for relevant articles published in recent years. There are 184 articles included in this manuscript. The current status of plant protein-derived active peptides is systematically introduced, including their sources, preparation, purification and identification methods, physiological activities, and applications in the food industry. Special emphasis has been placed on the problems of active peptide exploration and the future trend. Based on these, it is expected to provide theoretical reference for the further exploitation of plant protein-derived active peptides, and promote the healthy and rapid development of active peptide industry.
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- Feng Zhu
- Co-innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- Co-innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- Co-innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- Suining County Runqi Investment Company, Limited, Xuzhou 221225, P. R. China
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- Co-innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
- Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Products, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
- Bai Ma Future Food Research Institute, Nanjing 211225, P. R. China
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Zhang Y, Zhang C, Wang J, Wen Y, Li H, Liu X, Liu X. Can proteins, protein hydrolysates and peptides cooperate with probiotics to inhibit pathogens? Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023:1-14. [PMID: 38032153 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2287185] [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: 12/01/2023]
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Studies have shown that probiotics can effectively inhibit pathogens in the presence of proteins, protein hydrolysates and peptides (protein derivates). However, it is still unclear the modes of probiotics to inhibit pathogens regulated by protein derivates. Therefore, we summarized the possible effects of protein derivates from different sources on probiotics and pathogens. There is abundant evidence that proteins and peptides from different sources can significantly promote the proliferation of probiotics and increase their secretion of antibacterial substances. Such proteins and peptides can also stimulate the adhesion of probiotics to intestinal epithelial cells and contribute to regulating intestinal immunity, but they seem to have the negative effects on pathogens. Moreover, a direct effect of proteins on intestinal cells is summarized. Whether or not they can cooperate with probiotics to inhibit pathogens using above possible mechanisms were discussed. Furthermore, there seems to be no consistent conclusions that protein derivates have synergistic effects with probiotics, and there is still limited evidence on the inhibiting patterns. Therefore, the existing problems and shortcomings are noted, and future research direction is proposed.
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- Yinxiao Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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Enan G, Abdel-Shafi S, El-Nemr M, Shehab W, Osman A, Sitohy M, Sitohy B. Controlling bacterial biofilm formation by native and methylated lupine 11S globulins. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1259334. [PMID: 37822740 PMCID: PMC10562546 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1259334] [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: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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The antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities of the 11S globulins isolated from lupin seeds (Lupinus termis), and its methylated derivative (M11S), were investigated against seven pathogenic gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The MIC of 11S ranged from 0.1 to 4.0 μg/ml against 0.025 to 0.50 μg/ml for M11S, excelling some specific antibiotics. The MICs of M11S were 40-80 times lower than some specific antibiotics against gram-positive bacteria and 2-60 times lower than some specific antibiotics against gram-negative bacteria. One MIC of 11S and M11S highly reduced the liquid growth of all tested bacteria during 24 h at 37°C. They also inhibited biofilm formation by 80%-86% and 85%-94%, respectively (gram-positive), and 29%-44% and 43%-50%, respectively (gram-negative). M11S prevented biofilm formation by gram-positive bacteria at minimum biofilm inhibitory concentration (MBIC), 0.025-0.1 μg/ml against 0.1-0.5 μg/ml for gram-negative bacteria, i.e., 4-20 times and 4-7 times anti-biofilm inhibitory action compared with 11S, respectively. Biofilm formation of two bacteria revealed no adhered cells on glass slides for 24 h at 37°C, i.e., was entirely prevented by one MBIC of 11S and M11S. Scanning electron microscopy indicated microbial biofilm deformation under the action of 11S and M11S, indicating their broad specificity and cell membrane-targeted action.
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- Gamal Enan
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Infection and Immunology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
- Department of Radiation Sciences, Oncology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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El-Gazzar N, El-Hai KMA, Teama SAM, Rabie GH. Enhancing Vicia faba 's immunity against Rhizoctonia solani root rot diseases by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and nano chitosan. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 23:403. [PMID: 37620786 PMCID: PMC10463857 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-023-04407-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND The spreading of root rot disease of faba bean plant (Vichia faba L, VF) in Egypt is still of great challenge faced researchers since VF is an important legume in Egypt, because their seeds are used for human feeding. Fungicides are used for treatment of either seeds or soil; unfortunately they cause environmental pollution. Therefore, there is a need to continue research to find out safe natural solutions. In this regard, Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and chitosan (micro or nanoform) were used as an inhibitory product against Rhizoctonia solani OM918223 (R.solani) either singly or in combinations. RESULTS The results employed herein have exhibited that R.solani caused root rot disease of VF plants in more than 80% of the plants under investigation. Chitosan nanoparticles (Chitosan NPs) were prepared by ionic gelatin method and characterized by using dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) imaging and Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR). Chitosan NPs are spherical with a diameter of 78.5 nm and exhibited the presence of different functional groups. The inhibitory natural products against R.solani were arranged according to their ability to inhibit the pathogen used in the following descending manner; combination of AMF with Chitosan NPs, AMF with micro chitosan and single AMF, respectively. Where, Chitosan NPs showed a potent influence on R.solani pathogen and reduced the pre-and post-emergence of R. solani. In addition, Chitosan NPs reduced Disease Incidence (DI %) and Disease Severity (DS %) of root rot disease and are widely functional through mixing with AMF by about 88% and 89%. Further, Chitosan NPs and micro chitosan were proved to increase the growth parameters of VF plants such as nutritional status (mineral, soluble sugar, and pigment content), and defense mechanisms including total phenol, peroxidase, and polyphenol oxidase in mycorrhizal plants more than non-mycorrhizal one either in infected or healthy plants. Moreover, activity of AMF as an inhibitory against R.solani and improvement natural agent for VF growth parameters was enhanced through its fusing with Chitosan NPs. CONCLUSIONS The use of AMF and Chitosan NPs increased faba bean plant resistance against the infection of root rot R. solani, with both prevention and cure together. Therefore, this research opens the door to choose natural and environmental friendly treatments with different mechanisms of plant resistance to disease.
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- Nashwa El-Gazzar
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Sharkia, Egypt.
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- Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agric., Res., Cent, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Sharkia, Egypt
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Abou Elez RMM, Elsohaby I, Al-Mohammadi AR, Seliem M, Tahoun ABMB, Abousaty AI, Algendy RM, Mohamed EAA, El-Gazzar N. Antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities of probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum against Listeria monocytogenes isolated from milk, chicken and pregnant women. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1201201. [PMID: 37538844 PMCID: PMC10394229 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1201201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) is a foodborne pathogen that poses significant risks to public health and food safety. The present study aimed to identify the presence of Listeria spp. in various samples, including pasteurized milk, chicken fillets, and stool samples from pregnant women in Sharkia Governorate, Egypt. Additionally, the study identified the serotypes, virulence-associated genes, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and biofilm formation in L. monocytogenes isolates. Moreover, the antibacterial and anti-biofilm activity of Lactobacillus plantarum ATCC 14917 (L. plantarum) against L. monocytogenes isolates was investigated. A cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2021 to January 2022 to collect 300 samples of pasteurized milk, chicken fillets, and stool from pregnant women admitted to outpatient clinics of hospitals. The results showed that 32.7% of the samples were positive for Listeria spp., including L. innocua (48.9%), L. monocytogenes (26.5%), L. ivanovii (14.3%), L. grayi (5.1%), and L. welshimeri (5.1%). Among all L. monocytogenes isolates, hlyA, actA, inlC, and inlJ virulence-associated genes were detected. However, the virulence genes plcB, iap, and inlA were found in 10 (38.5%), 8 (30.8%), and 25 (96.2%) isolates, respectively. The L. monocytogenes isolates classified into four serotypes (1/2a, 1/2b, 1/2c, and 4b), with 1/2a and 4b each identified in 30.8% of the isolates, while 1/2b and 1/2c were identified in 19.2% of the isolates. All L. monocytogenes isolates showed 100% resistance to streptomycin, kanamycin, and nalidix acid, and 92.3% of isolates showed gentamicin resistance. However, all isolates were susceptible to ampicillin and ampicillin/sulbactam. Multidrug resistance (MDR) was observed in 20 (76.9%) L. monocytogenes isolates. The biofilm formation ability of 26 L. monocytogenes isolates was evaluated at different incubation temperatures. At 4°C, 25°C, and 37°C, 53.8, 69.2, and 80.8% of the isolates, respectively, were biofilm producers. Furthermore, 23.1% were strong biofilm producers at both 4°C and 25°C, while 34.6% were strong biofilm formers at 37°C. Treating L. monocytogenes isolates with L. plantarum cell-free supernatant (CFS) reduced the number of biofilm-producing isolates to 15.4, 42.3, and 53.8% at 4°C, 25°C, and 37°C, respectively. L. plantarum's CFS antibacterial activity was tested against six virulent, MDR, and biofilm-forming L. monocytogenes isolates. At a concentration of 5 μg/mL of L. plantarum CFS, none of the L. monocytogenes isolates exhibited an inhibition zone. However, an inhibition zone was observed against L. monocytogenes strains isolated from pasteurized milk and pregnant women's stools when using a concentration of 10 μg/mL. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed that L. plantarum CFS induced morphological and intracellular structural changes in L. monocytogenes. In conclusion, this study identified virulent MDR L. monocytogenes isolates with strong biofilm-forming abilities in food products in Egypt, posing significant risks to food safety. Monitoring the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profile of L. monocytogenes in dairy and meat products is crucial to enhance their safety. Although L. plantarum CFS showed potential antibacterial and anti-biofilm effects against L. monocytogenes isolates, further research is needed to explore its full probiotic potential.
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- Rasha M. M. Abou Elez
- Department of Zoonoses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Centre for Applied One Health Research and Policy Advice (OHRP), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Zoonoses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Food Hygiene, Safety and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Food Hygiene, Safety and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Rivero-Pino F, Leon MJ, Millan-Linares MC, Montserrat-de la Paz S. Antimicrobial plant-derived peptides obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation as components to improve current food systems. Trends Food Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2023.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Evaluation of antioxidant, α-amylase-inhibitory and antimicrobial activities of wheat gluten hydrolysates produced by ficin protease. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-023-01829-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Abdel-Shafi S, El-Nemr M, Enan G, Osman A, Sitohy B, Sitohy M. Isolation and Characterization of Antibacterial Conglutinins from Lupine Seeds. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 28:molecules28010035. [PMID: 36615230 PMCID: PMC9822312 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The main target of this work is to discover new protein fractions from natural resources with high antibacterial action. The 7S and 11S globulin fractions, as well as the basic subunit (BS), were isolated from lupine seeds (Lupinus termis), chemically characterized, and screened for antibacterial activity against seven pathogenic bacteria. SDS-PAGE revealed molecular weights ranging from 55 to 75 kDa for 7S globulin, 20-37 kD for 11S globulin, and 20 kD for the BS. 11S globulin and the BS migrated faster on Urea-PAGE toward the cathode compared to 7S globulin. FTIR and NMR showed different spectral patterns between the 7S and 11S globulins but similar ones between 11S globulin and the BS. The MICs of the BS were in the range of 0.05-2 μg/mL against Listeria monocytogenes, Klebsiella oxytoca, Proteus mirabilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria ivanovii, Salmonella typhimurium, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa compared to higher values for 11S globulin. The BS surpassed 11S globulin in antibacterial action, while 7S globulin showed no effect. The MICs of 11S globulin and the BS represented only 5% and 2.5% of the specific antibiotic against L. monocytogenes, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) demonstrated different signs of cellular deformation and decay in the protein-treated bacteria, probably due to interaction with the bacterial cell wall and membranes. 11S globulin and the BS can be nominated as effective food biopreservatives.
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- Seham Abdel-Shafi
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Infection and Immunology, Umeå University, SE-90185 Umeå, Sweden
- Department of Radiation Sciences, Oncology, Umeå University, SE-90185 Umeå, Sweden
- Correspondence: (B.S.); or (M.S.); Tel.: +20-1065272667 (M.S.)
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
- Correspondence: (B.S.); or (M.S.); Tel.: +20-1065272667 (M.S.)
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Almohammadi AR, Abdel-Shafi S, Tartour E, Enan G. Inhibitory action of three lactic acid bacteria cultures on some food-borne pathogens during pickling of green olive fruits. Heliyon 2022; 8:e11693. [DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Growing Global Research Interest in Antimicrobial Peptides for Caries Management: A Bibliometric Analysis. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13040210. [PMID: 36412851 PMCID: PMC9680375 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13040210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Objective: Researchers are studying the use of antimicrobial peptides as functional biomaterials to prevent and treat dental caries. This study aims to investigate the global research interest in antimicrobial peptides for caries management. Methods: Two independent investigators systematically searched with keywords ('Caries' OR 'Dental caries') AND ('Antimicrobial peptide' OR 'AMP' OR 'Statherin' OR 'Histatin' OR 'Defensin' OR 'Cathelicidin') on Web of Science, PubMed and Scopus. They removed duplicate publications and screened the titles and abstracts to identify relevant publications. The included publications were summarized and classified as laboratory studies, clinical trials or reviews. The citation count and citation density of the three publication types were compared using a one-way analysis of variance. The publications' bibliometric data were analyzed using the Bibliometrix program. Results: This study included 163 publications with 115 laboratory studies (71%), 29 clinical trials (18%) and 19 reviews (11%). The number of publications per year have increased steadily since 2002. The citation densities (mean ± SD) of laboratory study publications (3.67 ± 2.73) and clinical trial publications (2.63 ± 1.85) were less than that of review articles (5.79 ± 1.27) (p = 0.002). The three publication types had no significant difference in citation count (p = 0.54). Most publications (79%, 129/163) reported the development of a novel antimicrobial peptide. China (52/163, 32%) and the US (29/163, 18%) contributed to 50% (81/163) of the publications. Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis identified an increasing trend in global interest in antimicrobial peptides for caries management since 2002. The main research topic was the development of novel antimicrobial peptides. Most publications were laboratory studies, as were the three publications with the highest citation counts. Laboratory studies had high citation counts, whereas reviews had high citation density.
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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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Extraction and Characterization of β-Viginin Protein Hydrolysates from Cowpea Flour as a New Manufacturing Active Ingredient. TECHNOLOGIES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/technologies10040089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The increased mortality rates associated with antibiotic resistance has become a significant public health problem worldwide. Living beings produce a variety of endogenous compounds to defend themselves against exogenous pathogens. The knowledge of these endogenous compounds may contribute to the development of improved bioactive ingredients with antimicrobial properties, useful against conventional antibiotic resistance. Cowpea is an herbaceous legume of great interest due to its high protein content and high productivity rates. The study of genetic homology of vicillin (7S) from cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) with vicilins from soybean and other beans, such as adzuki, in addition to the need for further studies about potential biological activities of this vegetable, led us to seek the isolation of the vicilin fraction from cowpea and to evaluate the potential in vitro inhibitory action of pathogenic microorganisms. The cowpea beta viginin protein was isolated, characterized, and hydrolyzed in silico and in vitro by two enzymes, namely, pepsin and chymotrypsin. The antimicrobial activity of the protein hydrolysate fractions of cowpea flour was evaluated against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, confirming the potential use of the peptides as innovative antimicrobial agents.
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Ali R, Khamis T, Enan G, El-Didamony G, Sitohy B, Abdel-Fattah G. The Healing Capability of Clove Flower Extract (CFE) in Streptozotocin-Induced (STZ-Induced) Diabetic Rat Wounds Infected with Multidrug Resistant Bacteria. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27072270. [PMID: 35408668 PMCID: PMC9000752 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27072270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Treatment of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is of great challenge as it is shown to be infected by multidrug resistant bacteria (MDR bacteria). Sixty four bacterial isolates were isolated from DFU cases; antibiotic susceptibility tests were carried out for all of them. One bacterial isolate (number 11) was shown to resist the action of 8 out of 12 antibiotics used and was identified by both a Vitek-2 system and 16S rRNA fingerprints as belonging to Proteus mirabilis, and was designated Proteus mirabilis LC587231 (P. mirabilis). Clove flower extract (CFE) inhibited distinctively the P. mirabilis bacterium obtained. GC-MS spectroscopy showed that this CFE contained nine bioactive compounds. The effect of CFE on wound healing of Type 1 diabetic albino rats (Rattus norvegicus) was studied. The results indicated that topical application of CFE hydrogel improved wound size, wound index, mRNA expression of the wound healing markers (Coli1, MMP9, Fibronectin, PCNA, and TGFβ), growth factor signaling pathways (PPAR-α, PGC1-α, GLP-1, GLPr-1, EGF-β, EGF-βr, VEGF-β, and FGF-β), inflammatory cytokine expression (IL8, TNFα, NFKβ, IL1β, and MCP1), as well as anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL4 & IL10), pro-apoptotic markers (FAS, FAS-L, BAX, BAX/BCL-2, Caspase-3, P53, P38), as well as an antiapoptotic one (BCL2). Furthermore, it improved the wound oxidative state and reduced the wound microbial load, as the cefepime therapy improved the wound healing parameters. Based on the previous notions, it could be concluded that CFE represents a valid antibiotics alternative for DFU therapy since it improves diabetic wound healing and exerts antibacterial activity either in vitro or in vivo.
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- Rewaa Ali
- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt;
- Correspondence: (R.A.); (G.E.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt;
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Sciences, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt;
- Correspondence: (R.A.); (G.E.)
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Sciences, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt;
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- Department of Radiation Sciences, Oncology, Umeå University, SE-90185 Umea, Sweden;
- Department of Clinical Microbiology Infection and Immunology, SE-90185 Umea, Sweden
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt;
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Shevkani K, Singh N, Patil C, Awasthi A, Paul M. Antioxidative and antimicrobial properties of pulse proteins and their applications in gluten‐free foods and sports nutrition. Int J Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Khetan Shevkani
- Department of Applied Agriculture Central University of Punjab Bathinda 151401 India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar 143005 India
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- Department of Applied Agriculture Central University of Punjab Bathinda 151401 India
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- Department of Applied Agriculture Central University of Punjab Bathinda 151401 India
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- Department of Physiotherapy Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar 143005 India
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Sitohy M, Al-Mohammadi AR, Osman A, Abdel-Shafi S, El-Gazzar N, Hamdi S, Ismail SH, Enan G. Silver-Protein Nanocomposites as Antimicrobial Agents. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:3006. [PMID: 34835774 PMCID: PMC8617916 DOI: 10.3390/nano11113006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The use of nanomaterials alone or in composites with proteins is a promising alternative to inhibit pathogenic bacteria. In this regard, this study used seed proteins from both fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) (FNP) and mung bean (Viga radiate) (MNP), with silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) and nanocomposites of either Ag-NPs plus FNP (Ag-FNP) or Ag-NPs plus MNP (Ag-MNP) as inhibitory agents against pathogenic bacteria. FNP and MNP were isolated from fenugreek seeds and mung bean seeds, respectively, and fractionated using Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate-Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). Both FNP and MNP were immobilized with Ag-NPs to synthesize the nanocomposites Ag-FNP and Ag-MNP, respectively. The physicochemical characteristics of Ag-NPs and their composites with proteins were studied by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), dynamic light scattering (DLS), the zeta potential, Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy (SEM and TEM, respectively), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller isotherm (BET), elucidating their structural parameters, size distribution, size charges, size surface morphology, particle shape, dimensional forms of particles, and specific surface area, respectively. The sole proteins, Ag-NPs, and their nanocomposites inhibited pathogenic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The inhibitory activities of both nanocomposites (Ag-FNP and Ag-MNP) were more than those obtained by either Ag-NPs or proteins (FNP, MNP). Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of Ag-FNP were very low (20 and 10 µg mL-1) against Salmonellatyphimurium and Pseudomonasaerugenosa, respectively, but higher (162 µg mL-1) against E. coli and Listeriamonocytogenes. MICs of Ag-MNP were also very low (20 µg mL-1) against Staphylococcusaureus but higher (325 µg mL-1) against Listeriamonocytogenes. TEM images of Staphylococcusaureus and Salmonellatyphimurium, treated with Ag-FNP and Ag-MNP, at their MIC values, showed asymmetric, wrinkled exterior surfaces, cell deformations, cell depressions, and diminished cell numbers.
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- Mahmoud Sitohy
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt; (M.S.); (A.O.)
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- Department of Science, King Khalid Military Academy, P.O. Box 22140, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia;
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt; (M.S.); (A.O.)
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt; (N.E.-G.); (S.H.)
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt; (N.E.-G.); (S.H.)
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt; (N.E.-G.); (S.H.)
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- Faculty of Nanotechnology for Postgraduate, Cairo University, Zayed City 12588, Egypt;
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt; (N.E.-G.); (S.H.)
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