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Li T, Zhou Y, Fu X, Yang L, Liu H, Zhou X, Liu L, Wu Z, Yang S. Identification of novel 4-substituted 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives as new FtsZ inhibitors: Bioactivity evaluation and computational simulation. Bioorg Chem 2024; 150:107534. [PMID: 38896935 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2024.107534] [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: 04/27/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Bacterial infections and the consequent outburst of bactericide-resistance issues are fatal menace to both global health and agricultural produce. Hence, it is crucial to explore candidate bactericides with new mechanisms of action. The filamenting temperature-sensitive mutant Z (FtsZ) protein has been recognized as a new promising and effective target for new bactericide discovery. Hence, using a scaffold-hopping strategy, we designed new 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives, evaluated their antibacterial activities, and investigated their structure-activity relationships. Among them, compound B6 exhibited the optimal in vitro bioactivity (EC50 = 4.65 µg/mL) against Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo), which was superior to the references (bismerthiazol [BT], EC50 = 48.67 µg/mL; thiodiazole copper [TC], EC50 = 98.57 µg/mL]. Furthermore, the potency of compound B6 in targeting FtsZ was validated by GTPase activity assay, FtsZ self-assembly observation, fluorescence titration, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) assay, molecular dynamics simulations, and morphological observation. The GTPase activity assay showed that the final IC50 value of compound B6 against XooFtsZ was 235.0 μM. Interestingly, the GTPase activity results indicated that the B6-XooFtsZ complex has an excellent binding constant (KA = 103.24 M-1). Overall, the antibacterial behavior suggests that B6 can interact with XooFtsZ and inhibit its GTPase activity, leading to bacterial cell elongation and even death. In addition, compound B6 showed acceptable anti-Xoo activity in vivo and low toxicity, and also demonstrated a favorable pharmacokinetic profile predicted by ADMET analysis. Our findings provide new chemotypes for the development of FtsZ inhibitors as well as insights into their underlying mechanisms of action.
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- Ting Li
- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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Kuang X, Deng Z, Feng B, He R, Chen L, Liang G. The mechanism of epigallocatechin-3-gallate inhibiting the antigenicity of β-lactoglobulin under pH 6.2, 7.4 and 8.2: Multi-spectroscopy and molecular simulation methods. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131773. [PMID: 38657930 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131773] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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The antigenicity of β-lactoglobulin (β-LG) can be influenced by pH values and reduced by epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). However, a detailed mechanism concerning EGCG decreasing the antigenicity of β-LG at different pH levels lacks clarity. Here, we explore the inhibition mechanism of EGCG on the antigenicity of β-LG at pH 6.2, 7.4 and 8.2 using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, multi-spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and molecular simulations. The results of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and circular dichroism (CD) elucidate that the noncovalent binding of EGCG with β-LG induces variations in the secondary structure and conformations of β-LG. Moreover, EGCG inhibits the antigenicity of β-LG the most at pH 7.4 (98.30 %), followed by pH 6.2 (73.18 %) and pH 8.2 (36.24 %). The inhibitory difference is attributed to the disparity in the number of epitopes involved in the interacting regions of EGCG and β-LG. Our findings suggest that manipulating pH conditions may enhance the effectiveness of antigenic inhibitors, with the potential for further application in the food industry.
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- Xiaoyu Kuang
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology (Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology (Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology (Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology (Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology (Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology (Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China.
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Li ZX, Hu JH, Luo RS, Zhang TH, Ding Y, Zhou X, Liu LW, Wu ZB, Yang S. Identification of natural Rutaecarpine as a potent tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) helicase candidate for managing intractable plant viral diseases. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024; 80:805-819. [PMID: 37794206 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7817] [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: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Naturally occurring alkaloids are particularly suitable for use as pesticide precursors and further modifications due to their cost-effectiveness, unique mechanism of action, tolerable degradation, and environmental friendliness. The famous tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) is a persistent plant pathogenic virus that can parasitize many plants and severely reduce crop production. To treat TMV disease, TMV helicase acts as a crucial target by hydrolyzing adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to provide energy for double-stranded RNA unwinding. RESULTS To seek novel framework alkaloid leads targeting TMV helicase, this work successfully established an efficient screening platform for TMV helicase inhibitors based on natural alkaloids. In vivo activity screening, enzyme activity detection, and binding assays showed that Rutaecarpine from Evodia rutaecarpa (Juss.) Benth exhibited excellent TMV helicase inhibitory properties [dissociation constant (Kd ) = 1.1 μm, half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50 ) = 227.24 μm] and excellent anti-TMV ability. Molecular docking and dynamic simulations depicted that Rutaecarpine could stably bind in active pockets of helicase with low binding energy (ΔGbind = -17.8 kcal/mol) driven by hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions. CONCLUSION Given Rutaecarpine's laudable bioactivity and structural modifiability, it can serve as a privileged building block for further pesticide discovery.
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- Zhen-Xing Li
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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Gao C, Koko MY, Hong W, Gankhuyag J, Hui M, Gantumur MA, Dong N. Protective Properties of Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase Supplementation on the Intestinal Barrier: Interactions and Effects. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:27-45. [PMID: 37964463 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c05119] [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: 11/16/2023]
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The intestinal barrier is critical for maintaining intestinal homeostasis, and its dysfunction is associated with various diseases. Recent findings have revealed the multifunctional role of intestinal alkaline phosphatase (IAP) in diverse biological processes, including gut health maintenance and function. This review summarizes the protective effects of IAP on intestinal barrier integrity, encompassing the physical, chemical, microbial, and immune barriers. We discuss the results and insights from in vitro, animal model, and clinical studies as well as the available evidence regarding the impact of diet on IAP activity and expression. IAP can also be used as an indicator to assess intestinal-barrier-related diseases. Further research into the mechanisms of action and long-term health effects of IAP in maintaining overall intestinal health is essential for its future use as a dietary supplement or functional component in medical foods.
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- Chenzhe Gao
- Laboratory of Molecular Nutrition and Immunity, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China 150030
- College of Food, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China 150030
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- College of Food, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China 150030
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- Laboratory of Molecular Nutrition and Immunity, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China 150030
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- College of Food, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China 150030
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- College of Food, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China 150030
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- College of Food, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China 150030
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- Laboratory of Molecular Nutrition and Immunity, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China 150030
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Dębińska A, Sozańska B. Dietary Polyphenols-Natural Bioactive Compounds with Potential for Preventing and Treating Some Allergic Conditions. Nutrients 2023; 15:4823. [PMID: 38004216 PMCID: PMC10674996 DOI: 10.3390/nu15224823] [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: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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In light of the constantly increasing prevalence of allergic diseases, changes in dietary patterns have been suggested as a plausible environmental explanation for the development and progression of these diseases. Nowadays, much attention has been paid to the development of dietary interventions using natural substances with anti-allergy activities. In this respect, dietary polyphenols have been studied extensively as one of the most prominent natural bioactive compounds with well-documented anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties. This review aims to discuss the mechanisms underlying the potential anti-allergic actions of polyphenols related to their ability to reduce protein allergenicity, regulate immune response, and gut microbiome modification; however, these issues need to be elucidated in detail. This paper reviews the current evidence from experimental and clinical studies confirming that various polyphenols such as quercetin, curcumin, resveratrol, catechins, and many others could attenuate allergic inflammation, alleviate the symptoms of food allergy, asthma, and allergic rhinitis, and prevent the development of allergic immune response. Conclusively, dietary polyphenols are endowed with great anti-allergic potential and therefore could be used either for preventive approaches or therapeutic interventions in relation to allergic diseases. Limitations in studying and widespread use of polyphenols as well as future research directions are also discussed.
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- Anna Dębińska
- Department and Clinic of Paediatrics, Allergology and Cardiology, Wrocław Medical University, ul. Chałubińskiego 2a, 50-368 Wrocław, Poland;
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Deng Z, Xia Y, Chen L, Zhao Y, Wang R, Liang G. Insight into covalent conjugates of β-lactoglobulin with rutin: Characterizing allergenicity, digestibility, and antioxidant properties in vitro. Food Res Int 2023; 173:113401. [PMID: 37803745 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113401] [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: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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β-lactoglobulin (β-LG) is an essential nutrient in milk, but it is the primary allergen causing dairy allergy in humans. Currently, researchers are focusing on using flavonoids to covalently modify β-LG for improving its functionality. However, the impact and underlying mechanisms of rutin covalent modification on the functional properties and allergenicity of β-LG remain unclear. Here, we aim to investigate the changes in allergenicity, digestive characteristics, and antioxidant properties of β-LG after covalent modification using a combination of spectroscopy, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), simulated digestion, and antioxidant assays. The results indicate that rutin forms covalent bonds with the free amino group, sulfhydryl group, and tryptophan of β-LG, leading to alterations in the secondary structure of β-LG. Furthermore, the modified β-LG exhibits improved antioxidant capacity and decreased allergenicity, along with reduced resistance to pancreatin digestion in vitro. This study provides novel insights and strategies to expand the functional application of β-LG.
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- Zhifen Deng
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China.
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Pi X, Liu J, Peng Z, Liang S, Cheng J, Sun Y. Comparison of proanthocyanidins A2 and B2 on IgE-reactivity and epitopes in Gly m 6 using multispectral, LC/MS-MS and molecular docking. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 249:126026. [PMID: 37506791 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126026] [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: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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This study comparatively analyzed the changes in IgE-reactivity and epitopes in proanthocyanidins A2- (PA-Gly m 6) and B2-Gly m 6 (PB-Gly m 6) conjugates prepared by alkali treatment at 80 °C for 20 min. Similar to the western blot, ELISA also showed a higher reduced IgE-reactivity in PA-Gly m 6 (70.12 %) than PB-Gly m 6 (63.17 %). SDS-PAGE demonstrated that proanthocyanidins A2 caused more formation of >180 kDa polymers than proanthocyanidins B2. Multispectral analyses revealed that PA-Gly m 6 exhibited more structural alteration (e.g., a decrease of α-helical content and ANS fluorescence intensity) to unfold protein structure than proanthocyanidins B2, improving the accessibility to modify Gly m 6 for shielding or destroying conformational epitopes. LC/MS-MS revealed that PA-Gly m 6 conjugates had a lower abundance of allergens, peptides and linear epitopes than PB-Gly m 6 conjugates. Molecular docking showed that proanthocyanidins A2 and B2 reacted with Gln-317 and Asn-94 of epitopes, respectively. Overall, proanthocyanidins A2 is more effective than proanthocyanidins B2 to decrease the IgE-reactivity of Gly m 6 due to more shielding or destruction of conformational epitopes and lower content allergens and linear epitopes, which was attributed to more protein-crosslinks formation and structural changes in PA-Gly m 6 conjugates.
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- Xiaowen Pi
- Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China; Jiangsu DAISY FSMP Co., Ltd, Nantong, Jiangsu 226133, China
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- Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China.
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- Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China.
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Pu Y, Chen L, He X, Cao J, Jiang W. Soluble polysaccharides decrease inhibitory activity of banana condensed tannins against porcine pancreatic lipase. Food Chem 2023; 418:136013. [PMID: 36989646 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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The inhibition of soluble polysaccharides (SPs) (arabic gum, dextran and pectin from citrus) on the binding between banana condensed tannins (BCTs) and pancreatic lipase (PL) was studied from variant aspects. Molecular docking simulations predicted that BCTs strongly bound SPs and PL through non-covalent interactions. The experimental results showed that SPs reduced the inhibition of BCTs on PL, and the IC50 value increased. However, the addition of SPs did not change the inhibitory type of BCTs on PL, which all were non-competitive inhibition. BCTs quenched PL fluorescence through static quenching mechanism and changed the secondary structure of PL. The addition of SPs alleviated the trending. The effect of SPs on the binding of BCTs-PL was mainly due to the strong non-covalent interaction between SPs and BCTs. This study emphasized that attention should be paid to the counteracting effects of polysaccharides and polyphenols in dietary intake to maximize their respective roles.
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Pu P, Deng Z, Chen L, Yang H, Liang G. Reducing Antigenicity and Improving Antioxidant Capacity of β-Lactoglobulin through Covalent Interaction with Six Flavonoids. Foods 2023; 12:2913. [PMID: 37569182 PMCID: PMC10418627 DOI: 10.3390/foods12152913] [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: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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β-lactoglobulin (β-LG) is a pivotal nutritional and functional protein. However, its application is limited by its antigenicity and susceptibility to oxidation. Here, we explore the impact of covalent modification by six natural compounds on the antigenicity and antioxidant characteristics of β-LG to explore the underlying interaction mechanism. Our findings reveal that the covalent interaction of β-LG and flavonoids reduces the antigenicity of β-LG, with the following inhibition rates: epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) (57.0%), kaempferol (42.4%), myricetin (33.7%), phloretin (28.6%), naringenin (26.7%), and quercetin (24.3%). Additionally, the β-LG-flavonoid conjugates exhibited superior antioxidant capacity compared to natural β-LG. Our results demonstrate that the significant structural modifications from α-helix to β-sheet induced by flavonoid conjugation elicited distinct variations in the antigenicity and antioxidant activity of β-LG. Therefore, the conjugation of β-LG with flavonoids presents a prospective method to reduce the antigenicity and enhance the antioxidant capacity of β-LG.
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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Schild K, Sönnichsen FD, Martin D, Garamus VM, Van der Goot AJ, Schwarz K, Keppler JK. Unraveling the effects of low protein-phenol binding affinity on the structural properties of beta-lactoglobulin. Food Chem 2023; 426:136496. [PMID: 37331143 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Non-covalent interactions of phenolics with proteins cannot always be readily identified, often leading to contradictory results described in the literature. This results in uncertainties as to what extent phenolics can be added to protein solutions (for example for bioactivity studies) without affecting the protein structure. Here, we clarify which tea phenolics (epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epicatechin and gallic acid) interact with the whey protein β-lactoglobulin by combining various state-of-the-art-methods. STD-NMR revealed that all rings of EGCG can interact with native β-lactoglobulin, indicating multidentate binding, as confirmed by the small angle X-ray scattering experiments. For epicatechin, unspecific interactions were found only at higher protein:epicatechin molar ratios and only with 1H NMR shift perturbation and FTIR. For gallic acid, none of the methods found evidence for an interaction with β-lactoglobulin. Thus, gallic acid and epicatechin can be added to native BLG, for example as antioxidants without causing modification within wide concentration ranges.
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- Kerstin Schild
- Laboratory of Food Process Engineering, Wageningen University & Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, the Netherlands; Institute of Human Nutrition and Food Science, Division of Food Technology, Heinrich-Hecht Platz 10, D-24118 Kiel, Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel, Germany.
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- Otto Diels Institute of Organic Chemistry. Otto-Hahn Platz 4, D-24098 Kiel, Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel, Germany.
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- Department of Safety and Quality of Milk and Fish Products, Max Rubner-Institut (MRI), Hermann Weigmann Strasse 1, 24103 Kiel, Germany.
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- Institute of Metallic Biomaterials, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Max-Planck-Straße 1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany.
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- Laboratory of Food Process Engineering, Wageningen University & Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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- Institute of Human Nutrition and Food Science, Division of Food Technology, Heinrich-Hecht Platz 10, D-24118 Kiel, Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel, Germany.
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- Laboratory of Food Process Engineering, Wageningen University & Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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Jia Y, Yan X, Li X, Zhang S, Huang Y, Zhang D, Li Y, Qi B. Soy protein–phlorizin conjugate prepared by tyrosinase catalysis: Identification of covalent binding sites and alterations in protein structure and functionality. Food Chem 2023; 404:134610. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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New Insights into the Inhibition of Hesperetin on Polyphenol Oxidase: Inhibitory Kinetics, Binding Characteristics, Conformational Change and Computational Simulation. Foods 2023; 12:foods12040905. [PMID: 36832979 PMCID: PMC9957399 DOI: 10.3390/foods12040905] [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: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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The inhibitory activity of hesperetin on polyphenol oxidase (PPO) and their interaction characteristics were investigated using multiple spectroscopic methods and computational simulation. Hesperetin, a mixed inhibitor, reversibly inhibited PPO activity, and its half-maximum inhibitory concentration (IC50) values on monophenolase and diphenolase were 80.8 ± 1.4 μM and 776.0 ± 15.5 μM, respectively. Multivariate curve resolution-alternate least squares (MCR-ALS) analysis suggested PPO interacted with hesperetin and formed PPO-hesperetin complex. Hesperetin statically quenched PPO's endogenous fluorescence, and hydrophobic interactions mainly drove their binding. Hesperetin affected the polarity of the microenvironment around the Trp residues in PPO, but had no effect on that around Tyr residues. Circular dichroism (CD) results showed that hesperetin increased α-helix content and decreased β-fold and random coil contents, thus tightening PPO's structure. Molecular docking showed that hesperetin entered the hydrophobic cavity of PPO, bound near the dinuclear copper active center, interacted with Val283, Phe264, His85, Asn260, Val248, and His263 via hydrophobic interactions, formed hydrogen bonds with Met280, His89, and His259 residues and also interacted with Phe292, His61, Phe90, Glu256, His244, Asn260, Phe264, and Gly281 via van der Waals forces. The molecular dynamics simulation results also demonstrated that the addition of hesperetin reduced the stability and hydrophobicity of PPO and increased PPO's structural denseness. Thus, the inhibition of hesperetin on PPO may be because hesperetin bound near the active center of PPO, interacted with the surrounding residues, occupied the binding site for substrate, and induced the changes in PPO's secondary structure, thus inhibiting the catalytic activity of PPO. This study may provide novel views for the inhibition of hesperetin on PPO and theoretical guidance for developing flavonoids as new and efficient PPO inhibitors.
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Fu M, Gao L, Geng Q, Li T, Dai T, Liu C, Chen J. Noncovalent interaction mechanism and functional properties of flavonoid glycoside-β-lactoglobulin complexes. Food Funct 2023; 14:1357-1368. [PMID: 36648058 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo02791g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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The interaction of flavonoid glycosides with milk protein and effects on the functional properties of flavonoid glycoside-β-lactoglobulin complexes are still inexplicit. The noncovalent interactions between flavonoid glycosides including quercetin (QE), quercitrin (QI), and rutin (RU) with β-lactoglobulin (β-LG) were determined by computer molecular docking and multispectral technique analysis. The fluorescence quenching results indicated that the flavonoid glycosides formed stable complexes with β-LG by the static quenching mechanism. The computer molecular docking and thermodynamic parameters analysis conclude that the main interaction of β-LG-QE was via hydrogen bonding, while for β-LG-QI and β-LG-RU it is via hydrophobic forces. The order of binding affinity to β-LG was QE (37.76 × 104 L mol-1) > RU (16.80 × 104 L mol-1) > QI (11.17 × 104 L mol-1), which indicated that glycosylation adversely affected the colloidal complex binding capacity. In this study, the physicochemical properties of the protein-flavonoid colloidal complex were determined. The analysis by circular dichroism spectroscopy demonstrated that flavonoid glycosides made the protein structure looser by inducing the secondary structure of β-LG to transform from the α-helix and β-sheet to random coils. The hydrophobicity of β-LG decreased due to binding with flavonoid glycosides, while functional properties including foaming, emulsification, and antioxidant capacities of β-LG were improved due to the noncovalent interactions. This study presents a part of the insight and guidance on the interactive mechanism of flavonoid glycosides and proteins and is helpful for developing functional protein-based foods.
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- Min Fu
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330047, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330047, China. .,West Yunnan University of Applied Sciences, Dali, Yunnan, 671000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330047, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330047, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330047, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330047, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330047, China.
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Secrets behind Protein Sequences: Unveiling the Potential Reasons for Varying Allergenicity Caused by Caseins from Cows, Goats, Camels, and Mares Based on Bioinformatics Analyses. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032481. [PMID: 36768806 PMCID: PMC9916876 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032481] [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: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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This study systematically investigated the differences in allergenicity of casein in cow milk (CM), goat milk (GM), camel milk (CAM), and mare milk (MM) from protein structures using bioinformatics. Primary structure sequence analysis reveals high sequence similarity between the α-casein of CM and GM, while all allergenic subtypes are likely to have good hydrophilicity and thermal stability. By analyzing linear B-cell epitope, T-cell epitope, and allergenic peptides, the strongest casein allergenicity is observed for CM, followed by GM, and the casein of MM has the weakest allergenicity. Meanwhile, 7, 9, and 16 similar or identical amino acid fragments in linear B-cell epitopes, T-cell epitopes, and allergenic peptides, respectively, were observed in different milks. Among these, the same T-cell epitope FLGAEVQNQ was shared by κ-CN in all four different species' milk. Epitope results may provide targets of allergenic fragments for reducing milk allergenicity through physical or/and chemical methods. This study explained the underlying secrets for the high allergenicity of CM to some extent from the perspective of casein and provided new insights for the dairy industry to reduce milk allergy. Furthermore, it provides a new idea and method for comparing the allergenicity of homologous proteins from different species.
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A Combined Spectroscopy and Computational Molecular Docking Investigation on the Coupling Between β-lactoglobulin Dimers and Vanillin. FOOD BIOPHYS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11483-022-09772-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Pu Y, He X, Chen L, Wang H, Ma Y, Jiang W. Apple polyphenols attenuate the binding ability of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 to viral proteins: Computer simulation and in vitro experiments. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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In Vitro Effect of Flavonoids on Basophils Degranulation and Intestinal Epithelial Barrier Damage Induced by ω-5 Gliadin-Derived Peptide. Foods 2022; 11:foods11233857. [PMID: 36496664 PMCID: PMC9741160 DOI: 10.3390/foods11233857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Flavonoids have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, and may alleviate food allergic reactions and intestinal inflammation induced by ω-5 gliadin, a main allergen of wheat food allergy in children. In this study, a human basophil KU812 cell degranulation model and a Caco-2 monolayer cell model were constructed in vitro to evaluate the effects of four flavonoids on the allergenicity of ω-5 gliadin peptides and ω-5 gliadin peptide-induced barrier damage in Caco-2 intestinal epithelial monolayers. The results show that baicalein, luteolin, isorhamnetin and naringenin can significantly inhibit the degranulation of KU812 cells stimulated by ω-5 gliadin-derived peptide P4 and the release of IL-6 and TNF-α. In addition, the four flavonoids significantly inhibited the ω-5 gliadin-derived peptide P4 to induce the release of IL-6, IL-8 in Caco-2 cells, inhibited the release of zonulin, and significantly increase the expression of tight junction proteins Occludin and ZO-1 in the Caco-2 cell monolayer. In conclusion, baicalein, luteolin, isorhamnetin and naringenin inhibit degranulation stimulated by wheat allergen and enhance intestinal barrier functions, which supports the potential pharmaceutical application of the four flavonoids treatment for wheat food allergy.
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Liang F, Shi Y, Shi J, Cao W. Exploring the binding mechanism of pumpkin seed protein and apigenin: Spectroscopic analysis, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Jia W, Zhu J, Wang X, Peng J, Shi L. Covalent or non-covalent binding of polyphenols, polysaccharides, metal ions and nanoparticles to beta-lactoglobulin and advanced processing techniques: Reduce allergenicity and regulate digestion of beta-lactoglobulin. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Zhang S, Li X, Ai B, Zheng L, Zheng X, Yang Y, Xiao D, Sheng Z. Binding of β-lactoglobulin to three phenolics improves the stability of phenolics studied by multispectral analysis and molecular modeling. Food Chem X 2022; 15:100369. [PMID: 35769329 PMCID: PMC9234335 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2022.100369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Solution behavior of native and denatured beta lactoglobulin in presence of pyridinium based ionic liquids: A biophysical perspective of folding and refolding pattern of the protein. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Song YL, Liu SS, Yang J, Xie J, Zhou X, Wu ZB, Liu LW, Wang PY, Yang S. Discovery of Epipodophyllotoxin-Derived B 2 as Promising XooFtsZ Inhibitor for Controlling Bacterial Cell Division: Structure-Based Virtual Screening, Synthesis, and SAR Study. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23169119. [PMID: 36012385 PMCID: PMC9408963 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23169119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The emergence of phytopathogenic bacteria resistant to antibacterial agents has rendered previously manageable plant diseases intractable, highlighting the need for safe and environmentally responsible agrochemicals. Inhibition of bacterial cell division by targeting bacterial cell division protein FtsZ has been proposed as a promising strategy for developing novel antibacterial agents. We previously identified 4'-demethylepipodophyllotoxin (DMEP), a naturally occurring substance isolated from the barberry species Dysosma versipellis, as a novel chemical scaffold for the development of inhibitors of FtsZ from the rice blight pathogen Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo). Therefore, constructing structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies of DMEP is indispensable for new agrochemical discovery. In this study, we performed a structure-activity relationship (SAR) study of DMEP derivatives as potential XooFtsZ inhibitors through introducing the structure-based virtual screening (SBVS) approach and various biochemical methods. Notably, prepared compound B2, a 4'-acyloxy DMEP analog, had a 50% inhibitory concentration of 159.4 µM for inhibition of recombinant XooFtsZ GTPase, which was lower than that of the parent DMEP (278.0 µM). Compound B2 potently inhibited Xoo growth in vitro (minimum inhibitory concentration 153 mg L-1) and had 54.9% and 48.4% curative and protective control efficiencies against rice blight in vivo. Moreover, compound B2 also showed low toxicity for non-target organisms, including rice plant and mammalian cell. Given these interesting results, we provide a novel strategy to discover and optimize promising bactericidal compounds for the management of plant bacterial diseases.
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- Correspondence: or (X.Z.); (S.Y.); Tel.: +86-(851)-8829-2171 (S.Y.)
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- Correspondence: or (X.Z.); (S.Y.); Tel.: +86-(851)-8829-2171 (S.Y.)
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Yilmaz H, Gultekin Subasi B, Celebioglu HU, Ozdal T, Capanoglu E. Chemistry of Protein-Phenolic Interactions Toward the Microbiota and Microbial Infections. Front Nutr 2022; 9:914118. [PMID: 35845785 PMCID: PMC9284217 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.914118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Along with health concerns, interest in plants as food and bioactive phytochemical sources has been increased in the last few decades. Phytochemicals as secondary plant metabolites have been the subject of many studies in different fields. Breakthrough for research interest on this topic is re-juvenilized with rising relevance in this global pandemics' era. The recent COVID-19 pandemic attracted the attention of people to viral infections and molecular mechanisms behind these infections. Thus, the core of the present review is the interaction of plant phytochemicals with proteins as these interactions can affect the functions of co-existing proteins, especially focusing on microbial proteins. To the best of our knowledge, there is no work covering the protein-phenolic interactions based on their effects on microbiota and microbial infections. The present review collects and defines the recent data, representing the interactions of phenolic compounds -primarily flavonoids and phenolic acids- with various proteins and explores how these molecular-level interactions account for the human health directly and/or indirectly, such as increased antioxidant properties and antimicrobial capabilities. Furthermore, it provides an insight about the further biological activities of interacted protein-phenolic structure from an antiviral activity perspective. The research on the protein-phenolic interaction mechanisms is of great value for guiding how to take advantage of synergistic effects of proteins and polyphenolics for future medical and nutritive approaches and related technologies.
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- Hilal Yilmaz
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Bartin University, Bartin, Turkey
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- Division of Food and Nutrition Science, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Hafik Kamer Ornek MYO, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
- *Correspondence: Esra Capanoglu
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Experimental and computational studies on the mechanism of the β-lactoglobulin-derived peptide inhibiting the antigenicity of β-lactoglobulin. Food Chem 2022; 393:133333. [PMID: 35661607 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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In this study, through a combined simulated enzymolysis-molecular docking-molecular simulation-activity determination-action mechanism strategy, we screened a β-LG-derived peptide (VAGTWYSL) to inhibit the antigenicity of β-LG and explored its mechanism of action. Our results indicate that the inhibitory effect of the peptide on the antigenicity of β-LG is affected by different experimental conditions, including pH, reaction time and concentration. Three factors may contribute to the reduced allergenicity of β-LG. First, there must be sufficient forces between the peptide and β-LG, as a result, hydrophobic forces and hydrogen bonds are the main forces to maintain the structural stability of the complex. Second, the binding of the peptide changes the secondary structure of β-LG, especially with an increase in α-helices and a decrease in β-turns. Third, the peptide binds to the hydrophobic region of β-LG, involving the antigenic epitope region Val41-Lys60, which may reduce the antigenicity.
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Pi X, Sun Y, Cheng J, Fu G, Guo M. A review on polyphenols and their potential application to reduce food allergenicity. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:10014-10031. [PMID: 35603705 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2078273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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This review summarized recent studies about the effects of polyphenols on the allergenicity of allergenic proteins, involving epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, proanthocyanidins, quercetin, ferulic acid and rosmarinic acid, etc. Besides, the mechanism of polyphenols for reducing allergenicity was discussed and concluded. It was found that polyphenols could noncovalently (mainly hydrophobic interactions and hydrogen bonding) and covalently (mainly alkaline, free-radical grafting, and enzymatic method) react with allergens to induce the structural changes, resulting in the masking or/and destruction of epitopes and the reduction of allergenicity. Oral administration in murine models showed that the allergic reaction might be suppressed by regulating immune cell function, changing the levels of cytokines, suppressing of MAPK, NF-κb and allergens-presentation pathway and improving intestine function, etc. The outcome of reduced allergenicity and suppressed allergic reaction was affected by many factors such as polyphenol types, polyphenol concentration, allergen types, pH, oral timing and dosage. Moreover, the physicochemical and functional properties of allergenic proteins were improved after treatment with polyphenols. Therefore, polyphenols have the potential to produce hypoallergenic food. Further studies should focus on active concentrations and bioavailability of polyphenols, confirming optimal intake and hypoallergenic of polyphenols based on clinical trials.
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- Xiaowen Pi
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Vermont, Burlington, United States
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Wang T, Chen W, Shao Y, Liu J, Tu Z. Ultrasound Improved the Non-Covalent Interaction of β-Lactoglobulin with Luteolin: Regulating Human Intestinal Microbiota and Conformational Epitopes Reduced Allergy Risks. Foods 2022; 11:foods11070988. [PMID: 35407075 PMCID: PMC8997858 DOI: 10.3390/foods11070988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The present study aims to investigate the effects of ultrasound on the non-covalent interaction of β-lactoglobulin (β-LG) and luteolin (LUT) and to investigate the relationship between allergenicity and human intestinal microbiota. After treatment, the conformational structures of β-LG were changed, which reflected by the decrease in α-helix content, intrinsic fluorescence intensity and surface hydrophobicity, whereas the β-sheet content increased. Molecular docking studies revealed the non-covalent interaction of β-LG and LUT by hydrogen bond, van der Walls bond and hydrophobic bond. β-LG-LUT complex treated by ultrasound has a lower IgG/IgE binding ability and inhibits the allergic reaction of KU812 cells, depending on the changes in the conformational epitopes of β-LG. Meanwhile, the β-LG-LUT complex affected the composition of human intestinal microbiota, such as the relative abundance of Bifidobacterium and Prevotella. Therefore, ultrasound improved the non-covalent interaction of β-LG with LUT, and the reduction in allergenicity of β-LG depends on conformational epitopes and human intestinal microbiota changes.
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- Titi Wang
- College of Life Science, National R & D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China; (T.W.); (W.C.); (Y.S.); (J.L.)
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- College of Life Science, National R & D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China; (T.W.); (W.C.); (Y.S.); (J.L.)
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- College of Life Science, National R & D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China; (T.W.); (W.C.); (Y.S.); (J.L.)
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- College of Life Science, National R & D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China; (T.W.); (W.C.); (Y.S.); (J.L.)
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- College of Life Science, National R & D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China; (T.W.); (W.C.); (Y.S.); (J.L.)
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-791-8812-1868; Fax: +86-791-8830-5938
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Barbiroli A, Iametti S, Bonomi F. Beta-Lactoglobulin as a Model Food Protein: How to Promote, Prevent, and Exploit Its Unfolding Processes. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27031131. [PMID: 35164393 PMCID: PMC8838232 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27031131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Bovine milk beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) is a small whey protein that is a common ingredient in many foods. Many of the properties of BLG relevant to the food industry are related to its unfolding processes induced by physical or chemical treatments. Unfolding occurs through a number of individual steps, generating transient intermediates through reversible and irreversible modifications. The rate of formation of these intermediates and of their further evolution into different structures often dictates the outcome of a given process. This report addresses the main structural features of the BLG unfolding intermediates under conditions that may facilitate or impair their formation in response to chemical or physical denaturing agents. In consideration of the short lifespan of the transient species generated upon unfolding, this review also discusses how various methodological approaches may be adapted in exploring the process-dependent structural modifications of BLG from a kinetic and/or a thermodynamic standpoint. Some of the conceptual and methodological approaches presented and discussed in this review can provide hints for improving the understanding of transient conformers formation by proteins present in other food systems, as well as when other physical or chemical denaturing agents are acting on proteins much different from BLG in complex food systems.
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Pan T, Wu Y, He S, Wu Z, Jin R. Food allergenic protein conjugation with plant polyphenols for allergenicity reduction. Curr Opin Food Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2021.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Molecular interaction of Sunset Yellow with whey protein: Multi-spectroscopic techniques and computational study. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Huang Y, Zhang X, Suo H. Interaction between β-lactoglobulin and EGCG under high-pressure by molecular dynamics simulation. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0255866. [PMID: 34932559 PMCID: PMC8691620 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The binding between β-lactoglobulin and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) under the pressure of 600 MPa was explored using molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. EGCG bound mainly in two regions with site 1 in internal cavity of the β-barrel and site 2 on the surface of protein. 150 ns MD was performed starting from the structure with the optimal binding energy at the two sites in molecular docking, respectively. It was found that the protein fluctuated greatly when small molecule bound to site 2 at 0.1 MPa, and the protein fluctuation and solvent accessible surface area became smaller under high-pressure. The binding of small molecules made the protein structure more stable with increasing of α-helix and β-sheet, while high-pressure destroyed α-helix of protein. The binding energy of small molecules at site 1was stronger than that at site 2 under 0.1 MPa, with stronger van der Waals and hydrophobic interaction at site 1 while more hydrogen bonds were present at site 2. The binding energy of both sites weakened under high-pressure, especially at site 1, causing the binding force to be weaker at site 1 than that at site 2 under high-pressure.
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- Yechuan Huang
- College of Bioengineering, Jingchu University of Technology, Jingmen, PR China
- * E-mail: ,
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- College of Bioengineering, Jingchu University of Technology, Jingmen, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, PR China
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Xie H, Liu C, Gao J, Shi J, Ni F, Luo X, He Y, Ren G, Luo Z. Fabrication of Zein-Lecithin-EGCG complex nanoparticles: Characterization, controlled release in simulated gastrointestinal digestion. Food Chem 2021; 365:130542. [PMID: 34265644 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 05/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The Zein-Lecithin-Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) complex nanoparticles were fabricated by anti-solvent coprecipitation method. The Zein-Lecithin (Z-L) nanocomplexes exhibited great encapsulation efficiency of 68.5% for EGCG, and the encapsulated EGCG still had good antioxidative capacity. The cumulative release of EGCG in simulated gastric fluid (SGF) and simulated intestinal fluid (SIF) were 19% and 92%, respectively, and the release was closest to Fick release in SGF and First release in SIF. Fluorescence spectroscopy (FL), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) experiments revealed that the EGCG was successfully encapsulated by Z-L nanocomplexes through electrostatic, hydrophobic and hydrogen bonding interactions. The Zein-Lecithin-EGCG complex nanoparticles exhibited excellent stability and great sustained-release performance, which will be the alternative for potential application in the food industry.
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- Hujun Xie
- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Postharvest Handling of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, People's Republic of China; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, People's Republic of China; Fuli Institute of Food Science, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang Q, Li H, Cen C, Zhang J, Wang S, Wang Y, Fu L. Ultrasonic pre-treatment modifies the pH-dependent molecular interactions between β-lactoglobulin and dietary phenolics: Conformational structures and interfacial properties. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2021; 75:105612. [PMID: 34098127 PMCID: PMC8190473 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2021.105612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
Abstract
There is a need to understand the ultrasound-induced changes in the interactions between proteins and phenolic compounds at different pH. This study systematically explored the role of high-intensity ultrasound pre-treatment on the binding mechanisms of β-lactoglobulin (β-LG) to two common phenolic compounds, i.e., (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and chlorogenic acid (CA) at neutral and acidic pH (pH 7.2 and 2.4). Tryptophan fluorescence revealed that compared to proteins sonicated at 20% and 50% amplitudes, 35%-amplitude ultrasound pre-treatment (ULG-35) strengthened the binding affinities of EGCG/CA to β-LG without altering the main interaction force. After phenolic addition, ULG-35 displayed a similar but a greater extent of protein secondary and tertiary structural changes than the native protein, ascribed to the ultrasound-driven hydrophobic stacking among interacted molecules. The dominant form of β-LG (dimer/monomer) played a crucial role in the conformational and interfacial properties of complexes, which can be explained by the distinct binding sites at different pH as unveiled by molecular docking. Combining pre-ultrasound with EGCG interaction notably increased the foaming and emulsifying properties of β-LG, providing a feasible way for the modification of bovine whey proteins. These results shed light on the understanding of protein-phenolic non-covalent binding under ultrasound and help to develop complex systems with desired functionality and delivery.
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- Qiaozhi Zhang
- Food Safety Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Food Safety Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Food Safety Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Food Safety Institute, Science and Technology Research Center of China Customs, Beijing 100026, PR China
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- Zhejiang Liziyuan Food Co., LTD, Jinhua 321031, PR China
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- Food Safety Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Food Safety Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China.
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Wang J, Xie B, Sun Z. Anion carboxymethylated β-glucan alleviates undesirable binding between procyanidins and β-galactosidase. Food Chem 2020; 344:128686. [PMID: 33246685 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2020] [Revised: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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To solve the potential problem of hindered β-galactosidase activity by procyanidins, carboxymethylated Pachyman (CMP), a negatively-charged carboxymethylated (1 → 3)-β-d-glucan, was applied to mitigate inhibition by procyanidins. The mechanisms underlying this effect were explored through enzyme kinetic analysis, fluorescence quenching assays, circular dichroism, and molecular docking studies. The results indicated that the introduction of CMP could decrease the inhibition rate of high-concentration lotus seedpod oligomeric procyanidins (LSOPC) from 98.7 to 46.5%, and enabled low-concentration LSOPC to activate β-galactosidase in vitro and in vivo. The competitive/noncompetitive inhibition constants, fluorescence quenching constants, and molecular docking results indicated that the mechanism of this effect might be CMP competing with β-galactosidase to bind procyanidins, resulting in restoration of the catalytic centre and key active site of procyanidin-bound lactase. Additionally, it was affected by procyanidin-CMP noncovalent interactions. This study illustrates a promising strategy for mitigating the anti-nutritional properties of procyanidins and activating β-galactosidase to promote intestinal health.
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- Jingyi Wang
- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China.
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Swain BC, Rout J, Tripathy U. Interaction of vitamin B12 with β-lactoglobulin: a computational study. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2020; 40:2146-2155. [PMID: 33074063 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2020.1835731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The β-Lactoglobulin (βLG) is a major whey protein that has the potential to bind various ligands; hence it is used as a model protein in protein-ligand interaction studies. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient for the human body, which helps in the synthesis of DNA, proteins, and the production of red blood cells. Binding interaction of vitamin B12 with βLG will help to understand the potency of βLG as a transporter for vitamin B12. Our experimental findings already showed that βLG binds with vitamin B12 successfully (Swain et al., 2020). Nevertheless, to further support our experimental results firmly, here, we have employed computational tools such as molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. The molecular docking technique was used to elucidate the probable binding sites and binding affinity of vitamin B12 on βLG. The docked complex of vitamin B12 with βLG was subjected to MD simulation to investigate its stability and other interaction properties over a time frame. The study revealed that the compound is stable, and vitamin B12 imposes no change to the secondary structure of the βLG. The computational results agree reasonably well with our experimental study.
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- Bikash Chandra Swain
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India
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