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Zhu C, Wei F, Jiang H, Lin Z, Zhong L, Wu Y, Sun X, Song L. Exploration of the structural mechanism of hydrogen (H 2)-promoted horseradish peroxidase (HRP) activity via multiple spectroscopic and molecular dynamics simulation techniques. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:128901. [PMID: 38128803 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128901] [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: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Horseradish peroxidase (HRP) is an enzyme that is widely used in various fields. In this study, the effects of molecular hydrogen (H2) on the activity and structural characteristics of HRP were investigated by employing multiple spectroscopic techniques, atomic force microscopy (AFM) and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The results demonstrated that H2 could enhance HRP activity, especially in 1.5 mg/L hydrogen-rich water (HRW). The structural analysis results showed that H2 might alter HRP activity by affecting the active sites, secondary structure, hydrogen bonding network, CS groups, and morphological characteristics. The MD results also confirmed that H2 could increase the FeN bond distance in the active site, affect the secondary structure, and increase the number of hydrogen bonds. The MD results further suggested that H2 could increase the number of salt bridges, and lengthen the SS bonds in HRP. This study primarily revealed the mechanism by which H2 enhances the HRP activity, providing insight into the interactions between gas and macromolecular proteins. However, some of the results obtained via MD simulations still need to be verified experimentally. In addition, our study also provided a new convenient strategy to enhance enzyme activity.
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- Chuang Zhu
- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China; Center of Hydrogen Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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Kitsiou M, Purk L, Ioannou C, Wantock T, Sandison G, Harle T, Gutierrez-Merino J, Klymenko OV, Velliou E. On the evaluation of the antimicrobial effect of grape seed extract and cold atmospheric plasma on the dynamics of Listeria monocytogenes in novel multiphase 3D viscoelastic models. Int J Food Microbiol 2023; 406:110395. [PMID: 37734280 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110395] [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: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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The demand for products that are minimally processed and produced in a sustainable way, without the use of chemical preservatives or antibiotics have increased over the last years. Novel non-thermal technologies such as cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) and natural antimicrobials such as grape seed extract (GSE) are attractive alternatives to conventional food decontamination methods as they can meet the above demands. The aim of this study was to investigate the microbial inactivation potential of GSE, CAP (in this case, a remote air plasma with an ozone-dominated RONS output) and their combination against L. monocytogenes on five different 3D in vitro models of varying rheological, structural, and biochemical composition. More specifically, we studied the microbial dynamics, as affected by 1 % (w/v) GSE, CAP or their combination, in three monophasic Xanthan Gum (XG) based 3D models of relatively low viscosity (1.5 %, 2.5 % and 5 % w/v XG) and in a biphasic XG/Whey Protein (WPI) and a triphasic XG/WPI/fat model. A significant microbial inactivation (comparable to liquid broth) was achieved in presence of GSE on the surface of all monophasic models regardless of their viscosity. In contrast, the GSE antimicrobial effect was diminished in the multiphasic systems, resulting to only a slight disturbance of the microbial growth. In contrast, CAP showed better antimicrobial potential on the surface of the complex multiphasic models as compared to the monophasic models. When combined, in a hurdle approach, GSE/CAP showed promising microbial inactivation potential in all our 3D models, but less microbial inactivation in the structurally and biochemically complex multiphasic models, with respect to the monophasic models. The level of inactivation also depended on the duration of the exposure to GSE. Our results contribute towards understanding the antimicrobial efficacy of GSE, CAP and their combination as affected by robustly controlled changes of rheological and structural properties and of the biochemical composition of the environment in which bacteria grow. Therefore, our results contribute to the development of sustainable food safety strategies.
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- Melina Kitsiou
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, UK; Centre for 3D Models of Health and Disease, Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London W1W 7TY, UK
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, UK; Centre for 3D Models of Health and Disease, Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London W1W 7TY, UK
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, UK
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- Fourth State Medicine Ltd, Longfield, Fernhurst, Haslemere, GU27 3HA, UK
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- Fourth State Medicine Ltd, Longfield, Fernhurst, Haslemere, GU27 3HA, UK
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- Fourth State Medicine Ltd, Longfield, Fernhurst, Haslemere, GU27 3HA, UK
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, UK
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, UK; Centre for 3D Models of Health and Disease, Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London W1W 7TY, UK.
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Wang Y, Tan B, Chen C, Zhang X, Sun X. The phenolic profile of walnut meal protein isolate and interaction of phenolics with walnut protein. Food Res Int 2023; 170:113042. [PMID: 37316028 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113042] [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: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The aim of this study was to interpret the interaction of phenolics with walnut protein and determine their effects on protein functional properties. The phenolic profiles of walnut meal (WM) and walnut meal protein isolate (WMPI) were established using UPLC-Q-TOF-MS. A total of 132 phenolic compounds were detected, including 104 phenolic acids and 28 flavonoids. Phenolic compounds bound to protein via hydrophobic interactions, hydrogen bonds, and ionic bonds were identified in WMPI. They were also present as free forms, but the hydrophobic interactions and hydrogen bonds were the main non-covalent binding forces between phenolics and walnut proteins. The interaction mechanisms were further supported by the fluorescence spectra of WMPI with ellagic acid and quercitrin. In addition, changes in the functional properties of WMPI after removal of phenolic compounds were evaluated. Dephenolization significantly increased water holding capacity, oil absorptive capacity, foaming capacity, foaming stability, emulsifying stability index, and the in vitro gastric digestibility. However, in vitro gastric-intestinal digestibility was not significantly affected. These results provide insights into the interactions between walnut protein and phenolics, which indicates potential strategies for removing phenolics from walnut protein.
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- Yuxi Wang
- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China
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- Germplasm Bank of Wild Species, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming 650201, PR China; Yunnan Morre Garden Biotechnology Development CO., LTD., Chuxiong 675000, PR China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China.
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Li Y, Zhou L, Zhang H, Liu G, Qin X. Preparation, Characterization and Antioxidant Activity of Glycosylated Whey Protein Isolate/Proanthocyanidin Compounds. Foods 2023; 12:foods12112153. [PMID: 37297399 DOI: 10.3390/foods12112153] [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: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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A glycosylated protein/procyanidin complex was prepared by self-assembly of glycosylated whey protein isolate and proanthocyanidins (PCs). The complex was characterized through endogenous fluorescence spectroscopy, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, Fourier infrared spectroscopy, oil-water interfacial tension, and transmission electron microscopy. The results showed that the degree of protein aggregation could be regulated by controlling the added amount of procyanidin, and the main interaction force between glycosylated protein and PCs was hydrogen bonding or hydrophobic interaction. The optimal binding ratio of protein:PCs was 1:1 (w/w), and the solution pH was 6.0. The resulting glycosylated protein/PC compounds had a particle size of about 119 nm. They exhibited excellent antioxidant and free radical-scavenging abilities. Moreover, the thermal denaturation temperature rose to 113.33 °C. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) images show that the emulsion maintains a thick interface layer and improves oxidation resistance with the addition of PCs, increasing the application potential in the functional food industry.
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- Yaochang Li
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
- Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
- Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
- Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430023, China
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Kung S, Vakula MN, Kim Y, England DL, Bergeson J, Bressel E, Lefevre M, Ward R. No effect of a dairy-based, high flavonoid pre-workout beverage on exercise-induced intestinal injury, permeability, and inflammation in recreational cyclists: A randomized controlled crossover trial. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0277453. [PMID: 36445874 PMCID: PMC9707743 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Submaximal endurance exercise has been shown to cause elevated gastrointestinal permeability, injury, and inflammation, which may negatively impact athletic performance and recovery. Preclinical and some clinical studies suggest that flavonoids, a class of plant secondary metabolites, may regulate intestinal permeability and reduce chronic low-grade inflammation. Consequently, the purpose of this study was to determine the effects of supplemental flavonoid intake on intestinal health and cycling performance. MATERIALS AND METHODS A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial was conducted with 12 cyclists (8 males and 4 females). Subjects consumed a dairy milk-based, high or low flavonoid (490 or 5 mg) pre-workout beverage daily for 15 days. At the end of each intervention, a submaximal cycling trial (45 min, 70% VO2max) was conducted in a controlled laboratory setting (23°C), followed by a 15-minute maximal effort time trial during which total work and distance were determined. Plasma samples were collected pre- and post-exercise (0h, 1h, and 4h post-exercise). The primary outcome was intestinal injury, assessed by within-subject comparison of plasma intestinal fatty acid-binding protein. Prior to study start, this trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03427879). RESULTS A significant time effect was observed for intestinal fatty acid binding protein and circulating cytokines (IL-6, IL-10, TNF-α). No differences were observed between the low and high flavonoid treatment for intestinal permeability or injury. The flavonoid treatment tended to increase cycling work output (p = 0.051), though no differences were observed for cadence or total distance. DISCUSSION Sub-chronic supplementation with blueberry, cocoa, and green tea in a dairy-based pre-workout beverage did not alleviate exercise-induced intestinal injury during submaximal cycling, as compared to the control beverage (dairy-milk based with low flavonoid content).
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- Stephanie Kung
- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Science, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Science, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Science, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Science, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, United States of America
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Korpela B, Pitkänen L, Heinonen M. Enzymatic modification of oat globulin enables covalent interaction with procyanidin B2. Food Chem 2022; 395:133568. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Physicochemical Characterization of Interactions between Blueberry Polyphenols and Food Proteins from Dairy and Plant Sources. Foods 2022; 11:foods11182846. [PMID: 36140972 PMCID: PMC9497991 DOI: 10.3390/foods11182846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Polyphenols are widely known for their benefits to human health; however, dietary intake of this class of compounds is low in the United States due to low intake of fruits and vegetables. Dairy foods (i.e., milk, yogurt) have been shown to increase polyphenol bioavailability via protein–polyphenol interactions, which may have important implications for human health. Increasing consumer interest in sustainability and health has led to the introduction of a variety of novel plant-based proteins and related food products as dairy alternatives. This study compared whey, a popular dairy-based food protein, to pea and hemp proteins for their abilities to form complexes with polyphenols from blueberries, which are a widely consumed fruit in the US with demonstrated health effects. Physical and chemical characteristics of each protein extract in the presence and absence of blueberry polyphenols were investigated using a variety of spectroscopic methods. The influence of polyphenol complexation on protein digestion was also assessed in vitro. While all proteins formed complexes with blueberry polyphenols, the hemp and pea proteins demonstrated greater polyphenol binding affinities than whey, which may be due to observed differences in protein secondary structure. Polyphenol addition did not affect the digestion of any protein studied. Solution pH appeared to play a role in protein–polyphenol complex formation, which suggests that the effects observed in this model food system may differ from food systems designed to mimic other food products, such as plant-based yogurts. This study provides a foundation for exploring the effects of plant-based proteins on phytochemical functionality in complex, “whole food” matrices, and supports the development of plant-based dairy analogs aimed at increasing polyphenol stability and bioavailability.
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Li N, Girard AL. Impact of pH and temperature on whey protein-proanthocyanidin interactions and foaming properties. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Šelo G, Planinić M, Tišma M, Grgić J, Perković G, Koceva Komlenić D, Bucić-Kojić A. A Comparative Study of the Influence of Various Fungal-Based Pretreatments of Grape Pomace on Phenolic Compounds Recovery. Foods 2022; 11:foods11111665. [PMID: 35681415 PMCID: PMC9180687 DOI: 10.3390/foods11111665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Wineries produce considerable amounts of grape pomace, which is a readily available natural source of bioactive phenolic compounds. In this study, grape pomace was used as a substrate for the cultivation of eleven filamentous fungi (Trametes versicolor TV6, Trametes versicolor TV8, Trametes versicolor AG613, Trametes gibbosa, Phanerochaete chrysosporium, Ceriporiopsis subvermispora, Pleurotus eryngii, Ganoderma lucidum, Ganoderma resinaceum, Humicola grisea, and Rhizopus oryzae) under solid-state conditions (SSF) for 15 days with the aim of improving the recovery of the individual phenolic compounds. Twenty-one phenolic compounds were quantified and the recovery of seventeen of them (gallic acid, ellagic acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, syringic acid, vanillic acid, 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, ferulic acid, o-coumaric acid, p-coumaric acid, epicatechin gallate, galocatechin gallate, quercetin, kaempferol, procyanidin B1, procyanidin B2, resveratrol, and ε-viniferin) were positively affected by SSF. Ellagic acid is the most recovered compound, whose content increased 8.8-fold after 15 days of biological treatment with Ceriporiopsis subvermispora compared to the untreated initial sample. Among the microorganisms tested, the fungi Pleurotus eryngii and Rhizopus oryzae proved to be the most effective in increasing the recovery of most phenolic compounds (1.1–4.5-fold). In addition, the nutrient composition (proteins, ash, fats) of grape pomace was positively affected by the biological treatments.
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