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Ochiai A. Discovery of new functions of food proteins and their structural development for multifunctional applications. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2023; 87:1102-1110. [PMID: 37480241 DOI: 10.1093/bbb/zbad098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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Proteins and peptides derived from various food sources are used in a variety of applications, including functional foods, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The three-dimensional structure of proteins provides useful insights into their functions and essential information for the creation of proteins with new functions. In this review, a series of functional conversion technologies based on protein structural information derived from foods traditionally consumed in Japan, such as natto (fermented soybeans) and rice, are introduced. For natto, we first identified 2 types of Bacillus subtilis-derived endolytic and exolytic enzymes with different modes of action on soybean cell wall polysaccharides and then focused on the technology used to create an endolytic enzyme from an exolytic enzyme. By applying this technology, a method for creating novel bioactive peptides from rice seed proteins was established. The modified peptides created could provide diverse options for the production of substances such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetic materials.
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- Akihito Ochiai
- Department of Materials Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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Parlak HM, Buber E, Gur AT, Karabulut E, Akalin FA. Statherin and alpha-amylase levels in saliva from patients with gingivitis and periodontitis. Arch Oral Biol 2023; 145:105574. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2022.105574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Tabatabaei F, Mahjoub S, Alijanpour M, Moslemnejad A, Gharekhani S, Yavarzade F, Khafri S. Evaluation of the Relationship between Salivary Lipids, Proteins and Total Antioxidant Capacity with Gingival Health Status in Type-1 Diabetic Children. J Dent (Shiraz) 2021; 22:82-89. [PMID: 34150943 PMCID: PMC8206594 DOI: 10.30476/dentjods.2020.84180.1075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 04/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Alteration in salivary composition and its effect on the oral cavity in diabetic child patients remains equivocal. PURPOSE This study was performed to assess the relationship between salivary factors and gingival status in children with type-1 diabetes mellitus (DM). MATERIAL AND METHOD In this cross-sectional study, 120 subjects aged 6-16 years (60 well-controlled and poorly-controlled diabetics and 60 healthy individuals) were examined to determine the gingival index (GI) and plaque index (PI). The unstimulated saliva samples were collected to measure the salivary triglyceride, cholesterol, albumin, α-amylase, total protein levels by the laboratory kits. Total antioxidant capacity and the free radicals scavenger index were measured by the Ferric Reducing Ability Of Plasma (FRAP) and 1,1-Diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) assays, respectively. Data were analyzed by parametric and non-parametric, Pearson correlation, and t tests at a 5% error level. RESULTS GI of diabetics was significantly higher than that of healthy individuals (1.51± 0.71 and 0.9±0.81, respectively, p< 0.001). No significant difference was found between the PI of diabetics compared to healthy volunteers (1.59±0.69, 1.63±0.74, respectively). The levels of salivary triglyceride and cholesterol, albumin and total proteins in healthy subjects were significantly higher than that in people with DM (p< 0.001). A significantly more salivary α-amylase activity was found in diabetics compared to non-diabetics (p< 0.001). No significant differences were found between diabetic and non-diabetic subjects in terms of DPPH (95.5, 95.9%, respectively) and FRAP (9.77±0.13, 9.78±0.12 (µmol/mL), respectively). CONCLUSION More gingival inflammation and salivary α-amylase activity and lower level of salivary lipids, albumin, and total proteins were found in diabetic patients, but there was no association between the level of lipids, proteins, and the total antioxidant capacity of saliva with periodontal health indicators in patients with DM and healthy individuals.
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- Fatemeh Tabatabaei
- Dental Student, Student's Research Committee, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Institute, Clinical Biochemistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Pediatric Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Clinical Biochemistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Oral Health Research Center, Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Dental Student, Student's Research Committee, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Biostatistics & Epidemiology, Medicine Faculty, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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Ok SM, Ho D, Lynd T, Ahn YW, Ju HM, Jeong SH, Cheon K. Candida Infection Associated with Salivary Gland-A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2020; 10:E97. [PMID: 33396602 PMCID: PMC7795466 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10010097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Candida species are common global opportunistic pathogens that could repeatedly and chronically cause oral mucosa infection and create an inflammatory environment, leading to organ dysfunction. Oral Candida infections may cause temporary or permanent damage to salivary glands, resulting in the destruction of acinar cells and the formation of scar tissue. Restricted function of the salivary glands leads to discomfort and diseases of the oral mucosa, such as dry mouth and associated infection. This narrative review attempts to summarize the anatomy and function of salivary glands, the associations between Candida and saliva, the effects of Candida infection on salivary glands, and the treatment strategies. Overall, clinicians should proactively manage Candida infections by educating patients on oral hygiene management for vulnerable populations, conducting frequent checks for a timely diagnosis, and providing an effective treatment plan.
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- Soo-Min Ok
- Department of Oral Medicine, Dental and Life Science Institute, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Korea; (S.-m.O.); (Y.-W.A.); (H.-M.J.); (S.-H.J.)
- Dental Research Institute, Pusan National University Dental Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA; (D.H.); (T.L.)
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA; (D.H.); (T.L.)
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA; (D.H.); (T.L.)
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Dental and Life Science Institute, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Korea; (S.-m.O.); (Y.-W.A.); (H.-M.J.); (S.-H.J.)
- Dental Research Institute, Pusan National University Dental Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Dental and Life Science Institute, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Korea; (S.-m.O.); (Y.-W.A.); (H.-M.J.); (S.-H.J.)
- Dental Research Institute, Pusan National University Dental Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Dental and Life Science Institute, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Korea; (S.-m.O.); (Y.-W.A.); (H.-M.J.); (S.-H.J.)
- Dental Research Institute, Pusan National University Dental Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA; (D.H.); (T.L.)
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Homoki J, Gyémánt G, Balogh P, Stündl L, Bíró-Molnár P, Paholcsek M, Váradi J, Ferenc F, Kelentey B, Nemes J, Remenyik J. Sour cherry extract inhibits human salivary α-amylase and growth of Streptococcus mutans (a pilot clinical study). Food Funct 2018; 9:4008-4016. [PMID: 29978173 DOI: 10.1039/c8fo00064f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to determine whether cherry extract has any effect on salivary α-amylase activity (sAA) or on the level of Streptococcus mutans in human saliva. 70 patients (45 females and 25 males) in three age groups (22 children, 25 young adults, and 23 adults) were examined. All participants completed a questionnaire to obtain information on their oral health behaviour and life style. Clinical examination was performed to record the number of decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMF-T). Saliva samples were collected for the measurement of sAA and the salivary S. mutans level before and after chewing a gum with or without cherry extract. Statistical evaluation of data was performed. S. mutans and the sAA level of unstimulated saliva samples did not depend on either age or gender. The basal sAA value of adult patients was in linear correlation with the dental caries status. Habitual chewing-gum use decreased the resting sAA and the mean of DMF-T. The number of S. mutans cells was significantly lower in the resting saliva of allergic patients. The applied mechanical and gustatory stimuli by chewing gum resulted in higher sAA and S. mutans levels and a slow decrease of values was observed in the control group for the next 30 min. Thereafter, sAA and S. mutans levels decreased earlier in the presence of sour cherry extract than those of control cases. Chewing gum with sour cherry extract may be useful for the prevention of dental caries.
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- Judit Homoki
- Institute of Food Technology, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, H-4032 Debrecen, Hungary.
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Ni M, Wu Q, Wang J, Liu WC, Ren JH, Zhang DP, Zhao J, Liu DEW, Rao YH, Lu CG. Identification and comprehensive evaluation of a novel biocontrol agent Bacillus atrophaeus JZB120050. J Environ Sci Health B 2018; 53:777-785. [PMID: 30199317 DOI: 10.1080/03601234.2018.1505072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Bacillus spp. have long been used as biocontrol agents because of their efficient broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. We identified a novel strain of Bacillus atrophaeus, named JZB120050, from soil. B. atrophaeus JZB120050 had a strong inhibitory effect against Botrytis cinerea and many other phytopathogens. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry showed that B. atrophaeus JZB120050 produced many secondary metabolites, such as alkanes, alkenes and acids; some of which were related to pathogen inhibition. Enzyme activity analysis showed that B. atrophaeus JZB120050 secreted cell-wall-degrading enzymes, including chitinase, glucanase and protease, which degraded fungal cell walls. Both the novel glucanase gene bglu and chitinase gene chit1 were cloned and heterologously expressed in Escherichia coli and the products showed strong enzyme activity. In addition, B. atrophaeus JZB120050 secreted siderophores and formed a significant biofilm. Future studies should focus on these antimicrobial factors to facilitate widespread application in the field of agricultural biocontrol.
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- Mi Ni
- a Institute of Plant and Environment Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences , Beijing , China
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- a Institute of Plant and Environment Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences , Beijing , China
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- b Agricultural College, Guangdong Ocean University , Zhanjiang , China
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- a Institute of Plant and Environment Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences , Beijing , China
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- c Suzhou BioNovoGene Metabolomics Platform , Suzhou , China
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- a Institute of Plant and Environment Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences , Beijing , China
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- a Institute of Plant and Environment Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences , Beijing , China
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- a Institute of Plant and Environment Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences , Beijing , China
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- a Institute of Plant and Environment Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences , Beijing , China
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- a Institute of Plant and Environment Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences , Beijing , China
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Garcia PT, Dias AA, Souza JAC, Coltro WKT. Batch injection analysis towards auxiliary diagnosis of periodontal diseases based on indirect amperometric detection of salivary α-amylase on a cupric oxide electrode. Anal Chim Acta 2018; 1041:50-57. [PMID: 30340690 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2018.08.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2018] [Revised: 06/19/2018] [Accepted: 08/21/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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This study describes, for the first time, the use of a batch injection analysis system with amperometric detection (BIA-AD) to indirectly determine salivary α-amylase (sAA) levels in saliva samples for chronic periodontitis diagnosis. A chemical/thermal treatment was explored to generate a CuO film on a Cu electrode surface. This procedure offered good stability (RSD = 0.3%), good repeatability (RSD < 1.3%) and excellent reproducibility (RSD < 1.5%). The sAA concentration levels were determined based on the detection of maltose produced by enzymatic hydrolysis of starch. The analytical performance was investigated, and a linear correlation was observed for a maltose concentration range between 0.5 and 6.0 mmol L-1 with a correlation coefficient equal to 0.999. The analytical sensitivity and the limit of detection were 48.8 μA/(mmol L-1) and 0.05 mmol L-1, respectively. In addition, the proposed system provided an excellent analytical frequency (120 analysis h-1). The clinical feasibility of the proposed method was investigated by the determination of sAA levels in four saliva samples (two from healthy control persons (C1 and C2) and two from patients with chronic periodontitis (P1 and P2)). The accuracy provided by the BIA-AD system ranged from 93 to 98%. The sAA concentration levels achieved for each sample were compared to the values found by spectrophotometry and there was no statistically significant difference between them at a confidence level of 95%. Finally, the method reported herein emerges as a simple, low cost and promising tool for assisting periodontal diseases diagnosis.
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- Paulo T Garcia
- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal de Goiás, 74690-900, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal de Goiás, 74690-900, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal de Goiás, 74605-220, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal de Goiás, 74690-900, Goiânia, GO, Brazil; Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Bioanalítica, 13084-971, Campinas, SP, Brazil.
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Li C, Wang J, Song K, Meng J, Xu F, Li L, Zhang G. Construction of a high-density genetic map and fine QTL mapping for growth and nutritional traits of Crassostrea gigas. BMC Genomics 2018; 19:626. [PMID: 30134839 PMCID: PMC6106840 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-018-4996-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2018] [Accepted: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Both growth and nutritional traits are important economic traits of Crassostrea gigas (C. gigas) in industry. But few work has been done to study the genetic architecture of nutritional traits of the oyster. In this study, we constructed a high-density genetic map of C. gigas to help assemble the genome sequence onto chromosomes, meanwhile explore the genetic basis for nutritional traits via quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping. RESULTS The constructed genetic map contained 5024 evenly distributed markers, with an average marker interval of 0.68 cM, thus representing the densest genetic map produced for the oyster. According to the high collinearity between the consensus map and the oyster genome, 1574 scaffold (about 70%) of the genome sequence of C. gigas were successfully anchored to 10 linkage groups (LGs) of the consensus map. Using this high-qualified genetic map, we then conducted QTL analysis for growth and nutritional traits, the latter of which includes glycogen, amino acid (AA), and fatty acid (FA). Overall, 41 QTLs were detected for 17 traits. In addition, six candidate genes identified in the QTL interval showed significant correlation with the traits on transcriptional levels. These genes include growth-related genes AMY and BMP1, AA metabolism related genes PLSCR and GR, and FA metabolism regulation genes DYRK and ADAMTS. CONCLUSION Using the constructed high-qualified linkage map, this study not only assembled nearly 70% of the oyster genome sequence onto chromosomes, but also identified valuable markers and candidate genes for growth and nutritional traits, especially for AA and FA that undergone few studies before. These findings will facilitate genome assembly and molecular breeding of important economic traits in C. gigas.
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- Chunyan Li
- Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
- Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Ecological Mariculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
- Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Ecological Mariculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
- Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Ecological Mariculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
- Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Ecological Mariculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
- Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Ecological Mariculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China.
- Laboratory for Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China.
- Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China.
- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Ecological Mariculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Qingdao, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China.
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China.
- Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China.
- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Ecological Mariculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Qingdao, China.
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Crosara KTB, Zuanazzi D, Moffa EB, Xiao Y, Machado MAAM, Siqueira WL. Revealing the Amylase Interactome in Whole Saliva Using Proteomic Approaches. Biomed Res Int 2018; 2018:6346954. [PMID: 29662892 DOI: 10.1155/2018/6346954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2017] [Revised: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 12/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Understanding proteins present in saliva and their function when isolated is not enough to describe their real role in the mouth. Due to protein-protein interactions, structural changes may occur in macromolecules leading to functional modulation or modification. Besides amylase's function in carbohydrate breakdown, amylase can delay proteolytic degradation of protein partners (e.g., histatin 1) when complexed. Due to its biochemical characteristics and high abundance in saliva, amylase probably interacts with several proteins acting as a biological carrier. This study focused on identifying interactions between amylase and other proteins found in whole saliva (WS) using proteomic approaches. Affinity chromatography was used, followed by gel electrophoresis methods, sodium dodecyl sulfate and native, tryptic in-solution and in-gel digestion, and mass spectrometry. We identified 66 proteins that interact with amylase in WS. Characterization of the identified proteins suggests that acidic (pI < 6.8) and low molecular weight (MW < 56 kDa) proteins have preference during amylase complex formation. Most of the identified proteins present biological functions related to host protection. A new protein-amylase network was constructed using the STRING database. Further studies are necessary to investigate individualities of the identified amylase interactors. These observations open avenues for more comprehensive studies on not yet fully characterized biological function of amylase.
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Haase EM, Kou Y, Sabharwal A, Liao YC, Lan T, Lindqvist C, Scannapieco FA. Comparative genomics and evolution of the amylase-binding proteins of oral streptococci. BMC Microbiol 2017; 17:94. [PMID: 28427348 PMCID: PMC5399409 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-017-1005-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2016] [Accepted: 04/08/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background Successful commensal bacteria have evolved to maintain colonization in challenging environments. The oral viridans streptococci are pioneer colonizers of dental plaque biofilm. Some of these bacteria have adapted to life in the oral cavity by binding salivary α-amylase, which hydrolyzes dietary starch, thus providing a source of nutrition. Oral streptococcal species bind α-amylase by expressing a variety of amylase-binding proteins (ABPs). Here we determine the genotypic basis of amylase binding where proteins of diverse size and function share a common phenotype. Results ABPs were detected in culture supernatants of 27 of 59 strains representing 13 oral Streptococcus species screened using the amylase-ligand binding assay. N-terminal sequences from ABPs of diverse size were obtained from 18 strains representing six oral streptococcal species. Genome sequencing and BLAST searches using N-terminal sequences, protein size, and key words identified the gene associated with each ABP. Among the sequenced ABPs, 14 matched amylase-binding protein A (AbpA), 6 matched amylase-binding protein B (AbpB), and 11 unique ABPs were identified as peptidoglycan-binding, glutamine ABC-type transporter, hypothetical, or choline-binding proteins. Alignment and phylogenetic analyses performed to ascertain evolutionary relationships revealed that ABPs cluster into at least six distinct, unrelated families (AbpA, AbpB, and four novel ABPs) with no phylogenetic evidence that one group evolved from another, and no single ancestral gene found within each group. AbpA-like sequences can be divided into five subgroups based on the N-terminal sequences. Comparative genomics focusing on the abpA gene locus provides evidence of horizontal gene transfer. Conclusion The acquisition of an ABP by oral streptococci provides an interesting example of adaptive evolution. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12866-017-1005-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Elaine M Haase
- Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA.
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- Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA.,Department of Oral Biology, School of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli, Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
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Food proteins have been identified as a source of bioactive peptides. These peptides are inactive within the sequence of the parent protein and must be released during gastrointestinal digestion, fermentation, or food processing. Of bioactive peptides, multifunctional cationic peptides are more useful than other peptides that have specific activity in promotion of health and/or the treatment of diseases. We have identified and characterized cationic peptides from rice enzymes and proteins that possess multiple functions, including antimicrobial, endotoxin-neutralizing, arginine gingipain-inhibitory, and/or angiogenic activities. In particular, we have elucidated the contribution of cationic amino acids (arginine and lysine) in the peptides to their bioactivities. Further, we have discussed the critical parameters, particularly proteinase preparations and fractionation or purification, in the enzymatic hydrolysis process for producing bioactive peptides from food proteins. Using an ampholyte-free isoelectric focusing (autofocusing) technique as a tool for fractionation, we successfully prepared fractions containing cationic peptides with multiple functions.
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- Masayuki Taniguchi
- Department of Materials Science and Technology, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
- Center for Transdisciplinary Research, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Technology, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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Acquier AB, Pita AKDC, Busch L, Sánchez GA. Comparison of salivary levels of mucin and amylase and their relation with clinical parameters obtained from patients with aggressive and chronic periodontal disease. J Appl Oral Sci 2015. [PMID: 26221923 PMCID: PMC4510663 DOI: 10.1590/1678-775720140458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Objective Salivary mucin and amylase levels are increased in patients with chronic periodontitis (CP). Due to the fact that aggressive periodontitis (AgP) not only differs from chronic periodontitis in terms of its clinical manifestation, the aim of this study was to compare salivary mucin and amylase levels and their relation to the clinical parameters of patients with aggressive periodontitis with that of patients with chronic periodontitis. Material and Methods Eighty subjects were divided into two groups: 20 patients with AgP and their 20 matched controls and 20 patients with CP and their 20 matched controls, based on clinical attachment loss (CAL), probing pocket depth (PPD) and bleeding on probing (BOP). Whole unstimulated saliva was obtained and mucin, amylase and protein were determined by colorimetric methods. Pearson’s correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship between salivary mucin, amylase and protein levels and the clinical parameters. Results Salivary mucin, amylase and protein levels were increased in patients with AgP and CP but there were no differences between them or between control groups. Pearson’s correlation analysis, determined in the entire subjects studied, showed a positive and significant correlation of mucin, amylase and proteins with CAL and PPD and a negative correlation with the flow rate. When Pearson’s correlation analysis was carried out in each group separately, Fisher’s z transformation showed no significant difference between both groups. Conclusion Comparison of the salivary levels of mucin, amylase and protein and their relationship with clinical parameters of AgP patients with that of CP patients revealed no differences between both groups.
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- Andrea Beatriz Acquier
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Dawes C, Pedersen A, Villa A, Ekström J, Proctor G, Vissink A, Aframian D, McGowan R, Aliko A, Narayana N, Sia Y, Joshi R, Jensen S, Kerr A, Wolff A. The functions of human saliva: A review sponsored by the World Workshop on Oral Medicine VI. Arch Oral Biol 2015; 60:863-74. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2015.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 249] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2014] [Revised: 02/28/2015] [Accepted: 03/02/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Taniguchi M, Ochiai A, Takahashi K, Nakamichi SI, Nomoto T, Saitoh E, Kato T, Tanaka T. Antimicrobial activity and mechanism of action of a novel cationic α-helical octadecapeptide derived from α-amylase of rice. Biopolymers 2015; 104:73-83. [DOI: 10.1002/bip.22605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2014] [Revised: 12/04/2014] [Accepted: 12/20/2014] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Masayuki Taniguchi
- Department of Materials Science and Technology; Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University; Niigata 950-2181 Japan
- Center for Transdisciplinary Research; Niigata University; Niigata 950-2181 Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Technology; Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University; Niigata 950-2181 Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Technology; Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University; Niigata 950-2181 Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Technology; Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University; Niigata 950-2181 Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Technology; Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University; Niigata 950-2181 Japan
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- Graduate School of Technology, Niigata Institute of Technology; Niigata 945-1195 Japan
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- Department of Chemistry; Tokyo Dental College; Tokyo 101-0062 Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Technology; Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University; Niigata 950-2181 Japan
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