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Title Sunflower seed-derived bioactive peptides show antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity: From in silico simulation to the animal model
ID_Doc 26524
Authors Tonolo, F; Coletta, S; Fiorese, F; Grinzato, A; Albanesi, M; Folda, A; Ferro, S; De Mario, A; Piazza, I; Mammucari, C; Arrigoni, G; Marin, O; Cestonaro, G; Nataloni, L; Costanzo, E; Lodovichi, C; Rigobello, MP; de Bernard, M
Title Sunflower seed-derived bioactive peptides show antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity: From in silico simulation to the animal model
Year 2024
Published
DOI 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138124
Abstract The evolving field of food technology is increasingly dedicated to developing functional foods. This study explored bioactive peptides from sunflower protein isolate (SPI), obtained from defatted flour, a by-product of the oil processing industry. SPI underwent simulated gastrointestinal digestion and the obtained peptide -enriched fraction (PEF) showed antioxidant properties in vivo, in zebrafish. Among the peptides present in PEF identified by mass spectrometry analysis, we selected those with antioxidant properties by in silico evaluation, considering their capability to interact with Keap1, key protein in the regulation of antioxidant response. The selected peptides were synthesized and evaluated in a cellular model. As a result, DVAMPVPK, VETGVIKPG, TTHTNPPPEAE, LTHPQHQQQGPSTG and PADVTPEEKPEV activated Keap1/Nrf2 pathway leading to Antioxidant Response Element-regulated enzymes upregulation. Since the crosstalk between Nrf2 and NF-kappa B is well known, the potential anti-inflammatory activity of the peptides was assessed and principally PADVTPEEKPEV showed good features both as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory molecule.
Author Keywords Sunflower; Antioxidants and anti-inflammatory molecules; Bioactive peptides; Circular economy; Keap1/Nrf2
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:001134365800001
WoS Category Chemistry, Applied; Food Science & Technology; Nutrition & Dietetics
Research Area Chemistry; Food Science & Technology; Nutrition & Dietetics
PDF https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138124
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