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Zhao J, Song W, Huang Z, Yuan X, Huang Y, Hou Y, Liu K, Jin P, Hu SQ. "Top-down" overexpression optimization of butelase-1 in Escherichia coli and its application in anti-tumor peptides. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 276:133933. [PMID: 39025194 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
Abstract
Butelase-1, the fastest known Asn/Asp-specific peptide ligase capable of catalyzing peptide ligation and cyclization, holds promising application prospects in the fields of food and biology. However, limited research exists on its recombinant expression and potential applications in peptide drugs. In this study, the activity of recombinantly-produced butelase-1 was enhanced by co-expressing it with a molecular chaperone in the SHuffle T7 strain. By introducing single or multiple synonymous rare codons at the beginning of the coding regions of beta-strand or alpha-helix, in combination with ribosomal binding site engineering, the activity of butelase-1 could be further improved. Consequently, the butelase-1 with a specific activity of 386.93 U/mg and a catalytic efficiency of 11,048 M-1 s-1 was successfully prepared in E. coli, resulting in a total activity of 8183.54 U/L and a yield of about 100 mg/L. This optimized butelase-1 was then used to efficiently cyclize the redesigned anti-cancer peptide lunasin, leading to enhanced bioavailability and anti-cancer effects. Overall, this study not only provided valuable biotechnology strategies for improving the recombinant expression of butelase-1 but also demonstrated a successful application for enhancing the biological efficacy of anti-cancer peptides.
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- Jinsong Zhao
- Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; College of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510640, China
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- Experimental Education/Administration Center, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Education of Basic Medical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Functional Proteomics of Guangdong Province, Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- College of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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Franca-Oliveira G, Monreal Peinado S, Alves de Souza SM, Kalume DE, Ferraz de Souza TL, Hernández-Ledesma B, Martinez-Rodriguez AJ. Proteomic Characterization of a Lunasin-Enriched Soybean Extract Potentially Useful in the Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infection. Nutrients 2024; 16:2056. [PMID: 38999803 PMCID: PMC11242994 DOI: 10.3390/nu16132056] [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: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Helicobacter pylori infection affects over 50% of the world's population and leads to chronic inflammation and gastric disorders, being the main pathogen correlated to gastric cancer development. Increasing antibiotic resistance levels are a major global concern and alternative treatments are needed. Soybean peptides and other compounds might be an alternative in the treatment to avoid, eradicate and/or control symptoms of H. pylori infection. This study aimed to characterize a lunasin-enriched soybean extract (LSE) using proteomics tools and to evaluate its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties against H. pylori infection. By LC-MS/MS analysis, 124 proteins were identified, with 2S albumin (lunasin and large-chain subunits) being the fourth most abundant protein (8.9%). Lunasin consists of 44 amino acid residues and an intramolecular disulfide bond. LSE at a low dose (0.0625 mg/mL) reduced ROS production in both H. pylori-infected and non-infected AGS gastric cells. This led to a significant reduction of 6.71% in the levels of pro-inflammatory interleukin (IL)-8. LSE also showed antibacterial activity against H. pylori, which can be attributed to other soybean proteins and phenolic compounds. Our findings suggest that LSE might be a promising alternative in the management of H. pylori infection and its associated symptoms.
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- Giselle Franca-Oliveira
- Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC-UAM, CEI UAM + CSIC), Nicolás Cabrera 9, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC-UAM, CEI UAM + CSIC), Nicolás Cabrera 9, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanobiossistemas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias 25240-005, Brazil
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- Laboratório Interdisciplinar de Pesquisas Médicas, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro 21041-250, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanobiossistemas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias 25240-005, Brazil
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- Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC-UAM, CEI UAM + CSIC), Nicolás Cabrera 9, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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Martínez-Villaluenga C, Hernández-Ledesma B. Special Issue "Peptides for Health Benefits 2021". Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2362. [PMID: 38397038 PMCID: PMC10889464 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25042362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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In recent years, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have increased in prevalence in our society and have become a serious burden of disease worldwide [...].
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- Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC-UAM, CEI UAM+CSIC), Nicolás Cabrera 9, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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Guo W, Xing Y, Luo X, Li F, Ren M, Liang Y. Reactive Oxygen Species: A Crosslink between Plant and Human Eukaryotic Cell Systems. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13052. [PMID: 37685857 PMCID: PMC10487619 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are important regulating factors that play a dual role in plant and human cells. As the first messenger response in organisms, ROS coordinate signals in growth, development, and metabolic activity pathways. They also can act as an alarm mechanism, triggering cellular responses to harmful stimuli. However, excess ROS cause oxidative stress-related damage and oxidize organic substances, leading to cellular malfunctions. This review summarizes the current research status and mechanisms of ROS in plant and human eukaryotic cells, highlighting the differences and similarities between the two and elucidating their interactions with other reactive substances and ROS. Based on the similar regulatory and metabolic ROS pathways in the two kingdoms, this review proposes future developments that can provide opportunities to develop novel strategies for treating human diseases or creating greater agricultural value.
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- Wei Guo
- Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-Breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (W.G.); (Y.X.); (F.L.)
- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-Breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang 455000, China
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-Breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (W.G.); (Y.X.); (F.L.)
- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-Breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang 455000, China
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- Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610000, China;
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-Breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (W.G.); (Y.X.); (F.L.)
- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-Breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang 455000, China
- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya 572000, China
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-Breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (W.G.); (Y.X.); (F.L.)
- Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610000, China;
- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya 572000, China
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-Breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (W.G.); (Y.X.); (F.L.)
- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-Breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang 455000, China
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Zhu Y, Chen G, Diao J, Wang C. Recent advances in exploring and exploiting soybean functional peptides-a review. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1185047. [PMID: 37396130 PMCID: PMC10310054 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1185047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Soybeans are rich in proteins and phytochemicals such as isoflavones and phenolic compounds. It is an excellent source of peptides with numerous biological functions, including anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antidiabetic activities. Soy bioactive peptides are small building blocks of proteins that are released after fermentation or gastrointestinal digestion as well as by food processing through enzymatic hydrolysis, often in combination with novel food processing techniques (i.e., microwave, ultrasound, and high-pressure homogenization), which are associated with numerous health benefits. Various studies have reported the potential health benefits of soybean-derived functional peptides, which have made them a great substitute for many chemical-based functional elements in foods and pharmaceutical products for a healthy lifestyle. This review provides unprecedented and up-to-date insights into the role of soybean peptides in various diseases and metabolic disorders, ranging from diabetes and hypertension to neurodegenerative disorders and viral infections with mechanisms were discussed. In addition, we discuss all the known techniques, including conventional and emerging approaches, for the prediction of active soybean peptides. Finally, real-life applications of soybean peptides as functional entities in food and pharmaceutical products are discussed.
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- Yongsheng Zhu
- Hangzhou Joyoung Soymilk & Food Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Joyoung Soymilk & Food Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China
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- National Coarse Cereals Engineering Research Center, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, China
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- College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, China
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Joshua Ashaolu T, Le TD, Suttikhana I. Stability and bioactivity of peptides in food matrices based on processing conditions. Food Res Int 2023; 168:112786. [PMID: 37120233 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Bioactive peptides (BPs) generated from food proteins can serve therapeutic purposes against degenerative and cardiovascular diseases such as inflammation, diabetes, and cancer. There are numerous reports on the in vitro, animal, and human studies of BPs, but not as much information on the stability and bioactivity of these peptides when incorporated in food matrices. The effects of heat and non-heat processing of the food products, and storage on the bioactivity of the BPs, are also lacking. To this end, we describe the production of BPs in this review, followed by the food processing conditions that affect their storage bioactivity in the food matrices. As this area of research is open for industrial innovation, we conclude that novel analytical methods targeting the interactions of BPs with other components in food matrices would be greatly significant while elucidating their overall bioactivity before, during and after processing.
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