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Wang J, Lu X, Zhuge B, Zong H. Enhancing the catalytic efficiency of M32 carboxypeptidase by semi-rational design and its applications in food taste improvement. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024. [PMID: 38666395 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Carboxypeptidase is an exopeptidase that hydrolyzes amino acids at the C-terminal end of the peptide chain and has a wide range of applications in food. However, in industrial applications, the relatively low catalytic efficiency of carboxypeptidases is one of the main limiting factors for industrialization. RESULTS The study has enhanced the catalytic efficiency of Bacillus megaterium M32 carboxypeptidase (BmeCPM32) through semi-rational design. Firstly, the specific activity of the optimal mutant, BmeCPM32-M2, obtained through single-site mutagenesis and combinatorial mutagenesis, was 2.2-fold higher than that of the wild type (187.9 versus 417.8 U mg-1), and the catalytic efficiency was 2.9-fold higher (110.14 versus 325.75 s-1 mmol-1). Secondly, compared to the wild type, BmeCPM32-M2 exhibited a 1.8-fold increase in half-life at 60 °C, with no significant changes in its enzymatic properties (optimal pH, optimal temperature). Finally, BmeCPM32-M2 significantly increased the umami intensity of soy protein isolate hydrolysate by 55% and reduced bitterness by 83%, indicating its potential in developing tasty protein components. CONCLUSION Our research has revealed that the strategy based on protein sequence evolution and computational residue mutation energy led to an improved catalytic efficiency of BmeCPM32. Molecular dynamics simulations have revealed that a smaller substrate binding pocket and increased enzyme-substrate affinity are the reasons for the enhanced catalytic efficiency. Furthermore the number of hydrogen bonds and solvent and surface area may contribute to the improvement of thermostability. Finally, the de-bittering effect of BmeCPM32-M2 in soy protein isolate hydrolysate suggests its potential in developing palatable protein components. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Jinjiang Wang
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Research Centre of Industrial Microbiology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Research Centre of Industrial Microbiology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Research Centre of Industrial Microbiology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Research Centre of Industrial Microbiology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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Song P, Zhang X, Wang S, Xu W, Wang F, Fu R, Wei F. Microbial proteases and their applications. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1236368. [PMID: 37779686 PMCID: PMC10537240 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1236368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Proteases (proteinases or peptidases) are a class of hydrolases that cleave peptide chains in proteins. Endopeptidases are a type of protease that hydrolyze the internal peptide bonds of proteins, forming shorter peptides; exopeptidases hydrolyze the terminal peptide bonds from the C-terminal or N-terminal, forming free amino acids. Microbial proteases are a popular instrument in many industrial applications. In this review, the classification, detection, identification, and sources of microbial proteases are systematically introduced, as well as their applications in food, detergents, waste treatment, and biotechnology processes in the industry fields. In addition, recent studies on techniques used to express heterologous microbial proteases are summarized to describe the process of studying proteases. Finally, future developmental trends for microbial proteases are discussed.
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- Peng Song
- College of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
- Shandong Aobo Biotech Co. Ltd., Liaocheng, China
- Jiangxi Zymerck Biotech Co. Ltd., Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- Shandong Aobo Biotech Co. Ltd., Liaocheng, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- Jiangxi Zymerck Biotech Co. Ltd., Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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Jiang S, Wang X, Yu M, Tian J, Chang P, Zhu S. Bitter Peptides in Fermented Soybean Foods - A Review. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2023:10.1007/s11130-023-01077-3. [PMID: 37410257 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-023-01077-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Fermented soybean foods with a long history are popular worldwide because of rich nutrition. However, many traditional fermented soybean foods have unacceptable bitterness, which mostly comes from the bitter peptides produced from the hydrolysis of soybean proteins. In this review, the bitter peptides in fermented soybean foods is briefly reviewed. The structural properties of bitter receptors and bitter peptides were reviewed. Bitterness is perceived through the binding between bitter compounds and specific sites of bitter receptors (25 hTAS2Rs), which further activate the downstream signal pathway mediated by G-protein. And it converts chemical signals into electrical signals, and transmit them to the brain. In addition, the influencing factors of bitter peptides in fermented soybean foods were summarized. The bitterness of fermented soybean foods primarily results from the raw materials, microbial metabolism during fermentation, unique techniques, and interactions of various flavor compounds. Moreover, the structure-bitterness relationship of bitter peptides was also discussed in this review. The bitterness degree of the bitter peptide is related to the polypeptide hydrophobicity, amino acids in the peptide, peptide molecular weight and polypeptide spatial structure. Studying the bitter peptides and their bitter characteristics in fermented soybean foods is beneficial for improving the sensory quality of fermented soybean foods and prompting more consumers accept them.
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- Shaoping Jiang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, No. 5333, Xi'an Road, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, No. 5333, Xi'an Road, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China.
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- Tianjin haigang steel coil Co.,Ltd, Tianjin, 301600, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, No. 5333, Xi'an Road, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, No. 5333, Xi'an Road, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- Changchun ZhuLaoLiu Food Co., Ltd, Changchun, 130507, China
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Duffuler P, Bhullar KS, de Campos Zani SC, Wu J. Bioactive Peptides: From Basic Research to Clinical Trials and Commercialization. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:3585-3595. [PMID: 35302369 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c06289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Chronic diseases, including metabolic diseases, have become a worldwide public health issue. Research regarding the use of bioactive peptides or protein hydrolysates derived from food, as the diet-based strategies for the prevention and mitigation of chronic diseases, has increased exponentially in the past decades. Numerous in vitro and in vivo studies report the efficacy and safety of food-derived bioactive peptides and protein hydrolysates as antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and antioxidant agents. However, despite promising preclinical results, an inadequate understanding of their mechanisms of action and pharmacokinetics restrict their clinical translation. Commercialization of bioactive peptides can be further hindered due to scarce information regarding their efficacy, safety, bitter taste, as well as the lack of a cost-effective method of production. This review provides an overview of the current clinical evidence and challenges to commercial applications of food-derived bioactive peptides and protein hydrolysates for the prevention and alleviation of chronic diseases.
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- Pauline Duffuler
- Department of Agricultural Food & Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural Food & Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
- Department of Pharmacology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural Food & Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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Cruz-Casas DE, Aguilar CN, Ascacio-Valdés JA, Rodríguez-Herrera R, Chávez-González ML, Flores-Gallegos AC. Enzymatic hydrolysis and microbial fermentation: The most favorable biotechnological methods for the release of bioactive peptides. FOOD CHEMISTRY. MOLECULAR SCIENCES 2021; 3:100047. [PMID: 35415659 PMCID: PMC8991988 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochms.2021.100047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Peptide release methods influence its bioactivity by generating different sequences. The absorption, toxicity and taste of peptides is influenced by the production method. The most used methods are enzymatic hydrolysis and microbial fermentation. The most used methods are biotechnological and differ in their process.
Bioactive peptides are biomolecules derived from proteins. They contain anywhere from 2 to 20 amino acids and have different bioactivities. For example, they have antihypertensive activity, antioxidant activity, antimicrobial activity, etc. However, bioactive peptides are encrypted and inactive in the parental protein, so it is necessary to release them to show their bioactivity. For this, there are different methods, where biotechnological methods are highly favorable, highlighting enzymatic hydrolysis and microbial fermentation. The choice of the method to be used depends on different factors, which is why it is essential to know about the process, its principle, and its advantages and disadvantages. The process of peptide release is critical to generate various peptide sequences, which will produce different biological effects in the hydrolysate. This review focuses on providing extensive information on the enzymatic method and microbial fermentation to facilitate selecting the method that provides the most benefits.
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- Dora Elisa Cruz-Casas
- Bioprocesses and Bioproducts Research Group, Food Research Department, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Boulevard Venustiano Carranza e Ing, José Cárdenas Valdés s/n Col, República, 25280 Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
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- Bioprocesses and Bioproducts Research Group, Food Research Department, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Boulevard Venustiano Carranza e Ing, José Cárdenas Valdés s/n Col, República, 25280 Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
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- Bioprocesses and Bioproducts Research Group, Food Research Department, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Boulevard Venustiano Carranza e Ing, José Cárdenas Valdés s/n Col, República, 25280 Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
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- Bioprocesses and Bioproducts Research Group, Food Research Department, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Boulevard Venustiano Carranza e Ing, José Cárdenas Valdés s/n Col, República, 25280 Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
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- Bioprocesses and Bioproducts Research Group, Food Research Department, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Boulevard Venustiano Carranza e Ing, José Cárdenas Valdés s/n Col, República, 25280 Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
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- Bioprocesses and Bioproducts Research Group, Food Research Department, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Boulevard Venustiano Carranza e Ing, José Cárdenas Valdés s/n Col, República, 25280 Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
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Zhang M, Xin X, Wu H, Zhang H. Debittering effect of partially purified proteases from soybean seedlings on soybean protein isolate hydrolysate produced by alcalase. Food Chem 2021; 362:130190. [PMID: 34082288 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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To explore the potential application of proteases from soybean seedlings in the debittering of soybean protein hydrolysates, soybean seeds were germinated from 1 to 10 days. It was found that the sixth day seedlings exhibited highest proteases activity (130 U/g). After partial purification, the activity of proteases (PSP) from the sixth day seedlings further increased to 2675 U/g. In addition, PSP exhibited maximum activity at 50 ℃ and pH 5.5, and mainly comprised of two proteins with the molecular weight of 64.57 and 25.12 kDa respectively. PSP could decrease the bitterness score of the soybean protein isolate hydrolysate (SPIH) produced by Alcalase 2.4L from 3.45 to 0 in 3 h. Meanwhile, the degree of hydrolysis of SPIH slightly increased from 11.87% to 15.61% without reducing the antioxidant activity. This study may provide a solution to the contradiction between removing the bitterness of soybean protein hydrolysates and maintaining the bioactivity.
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- Mengmeng Zhang
- College of Food Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510640, China
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- College of Food Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510640, China
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- College of Food Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510640, China.
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- College of Food Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510640, China; Center for Disease Prevention and Control of Southern Theatre Command of PLA, Guangdong Arbovirus Disease Emergency Technology Research Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510507, China.
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A new carboxypeptidase from Aspergillus niger with good thermostability, pH stability and broad substrate specificity. Sci Rep 2021; 11:18745. [PMID: 34548523 PMCID: PMC8455534 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-98003-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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A new serine carboxypeptidase gene, capA, was identified in Aspergillus niger CBS 513.88 by reading genomic information and performing sequence alignment, and the gene was cloned and expressed in Pichia pastoris GS115. In a shake flask, the enzyme activity of the recombinant strain GS115 (pPIC9K-capA) reached 209.3 U mg−1. The optimal temperature and pH for enzyme activity were determined to be 45 °C and 6.0, respectively. After incubation at 40–50 °C or at pH 4.0–8.0 for 1 h, the enzyme retained more than 80% or 60% of its initial activity. The presence of 1–10 mmol L−1 Mg2+ enhanced the activity of CapA, whereas 1–10 mmol L−1 Cu2+, Fe2+, or Co2+, 10 mmol L−1 Mn2+, or 1–10 mmol L−1 phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride (PMSF) significantly inhibited its activity. CapA had a broad substrate specificity and preferred the hydrophobic amino acids Leu and Lys at the C terminus of proteins, and N-benzyloxycarbonyl-l-phenylalanyl-l-leucine (Cbz-Phe-Leu) was the optimal substrate, for which CapA exhibited Km 0.063 mmol L−1 and kcat/Km 186.35 mmol L−1 s−1. The good thermostability, pH stability and hydrolysis characteristics of CapA provide a solid foundation for application in the food and biotechnology fields.
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Pérez-Gregorio R, Soares S, Mateus N, de Freitas V. Bioactive Peptides and Dietary Polyphenols: Two Sides of the Same Coin. Molecules 2020; 25:E3443. [PMID: 32751126 PMCID: PMC7435807 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25153443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The call for health-promoting nutraceuticals and functional foods containing bioactive compounds is growing. Among the great diversity of functional phytochemicals, polyphenols and, more recently, bioactive peptides have stood out as functional compounds. The amount of an ingested nutrient able to reach the bloodstream and exert the biological activity is a critical factor, and is affected by several factors, such as food components and food processing. This can lead to unclaimed interactions and/or reactions between bioactive compounds, which is particularly important for these bioactive compounds, since some polyphenols are widely known for their ability to interact and/or precipitate proteins/peptides. This review focuses on this important topic, addressing how these interactions could affect molecules digestion, absorption, metabolism and (biological)function. At the end, it is evidenced that further research is needed to understand the true effect of polyphenol-bioactive peptide interactions on overall health outcomes.
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- Rosa Pérez-Gregorio
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre 689, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (N.M.); (V.d.F.)
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre 689, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (N.M.); (V.d.F.)
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Ye Y, An Y, Wang M, Liu H, Guan L, Wang Z, Li W. Expression of Carboxypeptidase X M14 Family Member 2 Accelerates the Progression of Hepatocellular Carcinoma via Regulation of the gp130/JAK2/Stat1 Pathway. Cancer Manag Res 2020; 12:2353-2364. [PMID: 32280274 PMCID: PMC7127851 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s228984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Carboxypeptidase X, M14 family member 2 (CPXM2) has been reported to be involved with several human malignancies. However, the impact of CPXM2 on human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tumorigenesis has not been studied. Materials and Methods Using immunohistochemistry, the detailed CPXM2 expression patterns were examined in HCC cell lines and tissues. Additionally, a hepatic stellate cell line overexpressing CPXM2 and an HCC CPXM2-knockdown cell line were established by lipofection of an expression plasmid or short hairpin RNA, respectively. The transfection efficiencies were confirmed by reverse transcription-quantitative PCR, Western blotting and immunofluorescence. Moreover, Western blotting was conducted to determine the phosphorylation levels of the tyrosine kinase 2 (JAK2)/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (Stat1) pathway. Furthermore, gp130-specific hairpin RNA was used to knockdown gp130 expression in hepatic stellate cells overexpressing CPXM2. The malignant phenotype of cultured HCC cells was assessed by a Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK8) assay, plate cloning assay, Matrigel invasion assay and wound-healing assay in vitro. Results It was demonstrated that CPXM2 was upregulated in HCC, and its upregulation predicted a poor prognosis. Besides, the upregulation of CPXM2 markedly enhanced the metastatic potential of HCC via the gp130/JAK2/Stat1 signaling pathway in vitro. Conclusion In summary, this evidence suggests a positive role for CPXM2 in HCC progression via modulation of the gp130/JAK2/Stat1 signaling pathway in HCC.
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- Yanshuo Ye
- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Jilin Provincial Cancer Hospital, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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Zhao X, Li R, Wang Q, Wu M, Wang Y. Overexpression of carboxypeptidase X M14 family member 2 predicts an unfavorable prognosis and promotes proliferation and migration of osteosarcoma. Diagn Pathol 2019; 14:118. [PMID: 31651348 PMCID: PMC6813969 DOI: 10.1186/s13000-019-0887-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Carboxypeptidase X, M14 family member 2 (CPXM2), has been associated with several human developmental disorders. However, whether CPXM2 is involved in oncogenesis or tumor progression remains unclear. Currently, the clinical relevance and function of CPXM2 in human osteosarcoma were investigated. Materials and methods The expression of CPXM2 in osteosarcoma cell lines and tissues were explored by immunohistochemistry and western blotting assays. A eukaryotic expression plasmid was transfected into fetal osteoblast cells to overexpress CPXM2 and the endogenous CPXM2 in osteosarcoma cells was silenced through an RNA interference (RNAi) method transfection. These transfections were validated via western blotting, and the expression levels of several key molecules involved in the epithelial mesenchymal transition was also determined via western blotting. The expression levels of CPXM2 in a fetal osteoblast cell line with CPXM2 overexpressing and an osteosarcoma CPXM2-knockout cell line was confirmed via reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR), western blotting and immunofluorescence. The malignant phenotype of osteosarcoma cells was indicated by the cholecystokinin octapeptide, colony formation assay, scratch wound healing assay, and Transwell® migration assay. Results We found that CPXM2 was overexpressed in osteosarcoma and that the overexpression was associated with an unfavorable prognosis and tumor node metastasis staging. The knockdown of CPXM2 in cultured osteosarcoma cells significantly impeded cell proliferation and migration. In addition, the upregulation of CPXM2 in fetal osteoblast cells significantly promoted cell proliferation and migration. Besides, western blotting results revealed that several key molecules involved in the epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) were regulated by CPXM2. Conclusion Taken together, these results imply an active role for CPXM2 in promoting tumor aggressiveness via epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) modulation in osteosarcoma.
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- Xin Zhao
- Orthopedic Department, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, No. 128 Ziqiang Road, Changchun, 130041, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, No. 128 Ziqiang Road, Changchun, 130041, China
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- Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Orthopedic Department, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, No. 128 Ziqiang Road, Changchun, 130041, China.
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- Orthopedic Department, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, No. 128 Ziqiang Road, Changchun, 130041, China.
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Idowu AT, Benjakul S. Bitterness of fish protein hydrolysate and its debittering prospects. J Food Biochem 2019; 43:e12978. [PMID: 31489658 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.12978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Fish processing by-products often generated as discard can enzymatically be processed into a product known as fish protein hydrolysates (FPH). FPH is a good source of amino acid and peptides with bioactivities. FPH can be added to foods to improve nutritive values and bioactivities. However, bitterness in FPH, associated with hydrophobicity, degree of hydrolysis, molecular weight, proline residues, type of enzymes, and amino acid sequences has limited its uses in foods. Thus, FPH is used in foods at low levels. Numerous procedures such as extraction with alcohol, activated carbon treatment, Maillard reaction, cyclodextrin, chromatographic separation, and enzymatic hydrolysis with exopeptidase and plastein reaction have been explored to remove the bitterness of FPH. These methods can lower bitterness and improve its taste. However, changes in structure and loss of some peptides may occur. FPH with less or no bitterness can therefore be used at higher levels to alleviate nutrition deficiencies in foods. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) is a nutritive ingredient, which can be produced from fish processing by-products. However, bitterness in FPH has limited its potential use as a nutritive ingredient. As a result, it is incorporated into foods at low levels. Nevertheless, application of several reported debittering processes could assist to solve the problem of bitterness in FPH. The debittering can improve sensory property of FPH, thus widening its utilization.
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- Anthony Temitope Idowu
- Faculty of Agro-Industry, Department of Food Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Faculty of Agro-Industry, Department of Food Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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Chakrabarti S, Guha S, Majumder K. Food-Derived Bioactive Peptides in Human Health: Challenges and Opportunities. Nutrients 2018; 10:E1738. [PMID: 30424533 PMCID: PMC6265732 DOI: 10.3390/nu10111738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 331] [Impact Index Per Article: 55.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2018] [Revised: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Recent scientific evidence suggests that food proteins not only serve as nutrients, but can also modulate the body's physiological functions. These physiological functions are primarily regulated by some peptides that are encrypted in the native protein sequences. These bioactive peptides can exert health beneficial properties and thus are considered as a lead compound for the development of nutraceuticals or functional foods. In the past few decades, a wide range of food-derived bioactive peptide sequences have been identified, with multiple health beneficial activities. However, the commercial application of these bioactive peptides has been delayed because of the absence of appropriate and scalable production methods, proper exploration of the mechanisms of action, high gastro-intestinal digestibility, variable absorption rate, and the lack of well-designed clinical trials to provide the substantial evidence for potential health claims. This review article discusses the current techniques, challenges of the current bioactive peptide production techniques, the oral use and gastrointestinal bioavailability of these food-derived bioactive peptides, and the overall regulatory environment.
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- Subhadeep Chakrabarti
- Bureau of Nutritional Sciences, Food Directorate, Health Products and Food Branch, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-6205, USA.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-6205, USA.
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Soy protein hydrolysates fermentation: Effect of debittering and degradation of major soy allergens. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2016.03.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Cai RC, Li L, Yang M, Cheung HY, Fu L. Changes in bioactive compounds and their relationship to antioxidant activity in white sufu during manufacturing. Int J Food Sci Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.13149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Ruo-chun Cai
- Research and Development Center of Food Proteins; College of Food Science and Engineering; South China University of Technology; Guangzhou 510641 China
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- Research and Development Center of Food Proteins; College of Food Science and Engineering; South China University of Technology; Guangzhou 510641 China
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- Research Group for Bioactive Products; Department of Biomedical Sciences; City University of Hong Kong; Tat Chee Avenue Hong Kong SAR China
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- Research Group for Bioactive Products; Department of Biomedical Sciences; City University of Hong Kong; Tat Chee Avenue Hong Kong SAR China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering; Jinan University; Guangzhou 510632 China
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Wan K, Uraji M, Arima J, Hatanaka T. Characterization of a novel metallocarboxypeptidase from Streptomyces cinnamoneus TH-2. BIORESOUR BIOPROCESS 2016. [DOI: 10.1186/s40643-016-0099-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Effects of exopeptidase treatment on antihypertensive activity and taste attributes of enzymatic whey protein hydrolysates. J Funct Foods 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2014.12.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Li J, Li L. Proteolysis characteristics ofActinomucor elegansandRhizopus oligosporusextracellular proteases under acidic conditions. Int J Food Sci Technol 2012. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2621.2012.03212.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jingjing Li
- Research and Development Center of Food Proteins; College of Light Industry and Food Science, South China University of Technology; Guangzhou; 510641; China
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- Research and Development Center of Food Proteins; College of Light Industry and Food Science, South China University of Technology; Guangzhou; 510641; China
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Effects of Processing and NaCl on Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme Inhibitory Activity and γ-Aminobutyric Acid Content During Sufu Manufacturing. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-012-0852-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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