Isolation and characterisation of a novel angiotensin I‐converting enzyme‐inhibitory peptide derived from douchi,a traditional Chinese fermented soybean food

BACKGROUND: Douchi, a traditional fermented soybean food, has recently attracted a great deal of attention owing to its superior physiological activity. In the present study the angiotensin I‐converting enzyme (ACE)‐inhibitory activity of typical douchi procured from various regions of China was analysed. An ACE‐inhibitory peptide derived from the most potent douchi was also isolated and characterised. The pattern of ACE inhibition and resistance to hydrolysis by gastrointestinal proteases of this peptide are described. RESULTS: ACE‐inhibitory activities were detected in all douchi samples, with IC₅₀ values ranging from 0.204 to 2.011 mg mL^?1. Among the douchi samples, a Mucor‐type douchi exhibited the most potent ACE‐inhibitory activity (IC₅₀ = 0.204 mg mL^?1). A novel ACE‐inhibitory peptide was then isolated from this Mucor‐type douchi using ultrafiltration followed by Sephadex G‐25 column chromatography and reverse phase high‐performance liquid chromatography. The amino acid sequence of the purified peptide was identified by Edman degradation as His‐Leu‐Pro (IC₅₀ = 2.37 µmol L^?1). The peptide is a competitive inhibitor and maintained its inhibitory activity even after incubation with some gastrointestinal proteases. CONCLUSION: The present study shows that peptides derived from soybean fermentation during douchi processing could be the main contributor to the ACE‐inhibitory activity observed. Copyright © 2009 Society of Chemical Industry     

Isolation,purification and characterisation of angiotensin I‐converting enzyme–inhibitory peptides derived from catfish (Clarias batrachus) muscle protein thermolysin hydrolysates

The angiotensin I‐converting enzyme (ACE)‐inhibitory activities of catfish (Clarias batrachus) muscle protein hydrolysates were investigated. Thermolytic digests of C. batrachus sarcoplasmic and myofibrillar proteins exhibited inhibitory activity towards ACE and were purified with the aim of ultrafiltration, gel filtration and reversed‐phase high‐performance liquid chromatography (RP‐HPLC). The amino acid sequences of hydrolysates with the highest ACE‐inhibitory activities were determined using electrospray quadrupole time‐of‐flight tandem mass spectrometry (ESI‐TOFQ MS/MS). The sequences of GPPP (IC₅₀ = 0.86 μm ) and IEKPP (IC₅₀ = 1.2 μm ) corresponding to the fragments 986–989 and 441–445 of myosin‐I heavy chain were identified for the sarcoplasmic and myofibrillar protein hydrolysates, respectively. Peptide GPPP exhibited a mixed‐type inhibition whereas peptide IEKPP could only bind to the active sites of ACE. The results demonstrate that hydrolysates of C. batrachus muscle proteins obtained by thermolysin may contain bioactive peptides.     

Functional and antioxidative properties of protein hydrolysates from Cape hake by‐products prepared by three different methodologies

BACKGROUND: The production of fish protein hydrolysates (FPH) is a convenient technology for upgrading fish by‐products. The aim of this work was to study three different methods of FPH preparation from Cape hake by‐products to improve yield and quality. Functional and antioxidative properties of all FPHs were determined. RESULTS: The protein content of hake FPH was in the range 807–860 g kg^?1 and the degree of hydrolysis was between 19% and 22%. The maximum yield (71.9%) was achieved by methodology B but the hydrolysate was darker. The peptide profile of all FPHs was very similar. FPH prepared by methodology C had significantly higher emulsifying activity index and hydrolysate prepared by methodology B had the highest foaming capacity. The solubility of FPH was in the range 71–76% and increased the water‐holding capacity of minced fish by about 9%. The fractionation of FPH obtained by methodologies A and B allowed concentrating peptides with higher radical scavenging activity and reducing power. CONCLUSION: The properties of the FPH prepared indicated that they can be used in food systems as natural additives, particularly to improve their water‐holding capacity. © 2012 Society of Chemical Industry     

Angiotensin‐converting enzyme‐inhibitory activity in protein hydrolysates from normal and anthracnose disease‐damaged Phaseolus vulgaris seeds

BACKGROUND: Bean seeds are an inexpensive source of protein. Anthracnose disease caused by the fungus Colletotrichum lindemuthianum results in serious losses in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) crops worldwide, affecting any above‐ground plant part, and protein dysfunction, inducing the synthesis of proteins that allow plants to improve their stress tolerance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of beans damaged by anthracnose disease as a source of peptides with angiotensin‐converting enzyme (ACE‐I)‐inhibitory activity. RESULTS: Protein concentrates from beans spoiled by anthracnose disease and from regular beans as controls were prepared by alkaline extraction and precipitation at isolelectric pH and hydrolysed using Alcalase 2.4 L. The hydrolysates from spoiled beans had ACE‐I‐inhibitory activity (IC₅₀ 0.0191 mg protein mL^?1) and were very similar to those from control beans in terms of ACE‐I inhibition, peptide electrophoretic profile and kinetics of hydrolysis. Thus preparation of hydrolysates using beans affected by anthracnose disease would allow for revalorisation of this otherwise wasted product. CONCLUSION: The present results suggest the use of spoiled bean seeds, e.g. anthracnose‐damaged beans, as an alternative for the isolation of ACE‐I‐inhibitory peptides to be further introduced as active ingredients in functional foods. © 2012 Society of Chemical Industry     

Angiotensin I‐converting enzyme inhibitory activity of protein hydrolysates prepared from three freshwater carps (Catla catla,Labeo rohita and Cirrhinus mrigala) using Flavorzyme

Fish protein hydrolysates from three freshwater carps, Catla catla, Labeo rohita and Cirrhinus mrigala with different degree of hydrolysis (DH) (5%, 10%, 15% and 20%), were prepared using Flavorzyme enzyme and designated as HCF, HRF and HMF, respectively. The angiotensin I‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity of hydrolysates was found to vary from 43 ± 2% to 71 ± 3%. Based on ACE inhibitory activity, HRF with DH‐15% was taken up for further study. The mode of ACE activity inhibition by HRF‐DH 15% was mixed type as revealed by Lineweaver–Burk plot. Sequential digestion of HRF‐DH 15% using pepsin and pancreatin decreased the ACE inhibitory activity from 76% to 63%. Partial purification of HRF‐DH 15% by size exclusion chromatography gave three different fractions designated as F‐1, F‐2 and F‐3 with the molecular mass in the range of 6456–407 Da. Fraction 2 had significantly higher ACE inhibitory activity than the other fractions.     

Effect of enzyme type and hydrolysis conditions on the in vitro angiotensin I‐converting enzyme inhibitory activity and ash content of hydrolysed whey protein isolate

Removal of salts from protein hydrolysate mixture on large scale is very difficult and relatively inefficient. Selecting practical proteinase system and hydrolysis conditions for the production of whey protein isolate (WPI) enzymatic hydrolysates with high angiotensin I‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity and low ash content is very useful. The effect of alcalase, neutrase, trypsin and their combined system, i.e. alcalase‐neutrase and trypsin‐neutrase, under two different hydrolysis conditions, i.e. pH‐controlled and pH‐spontaneous drop, on the formation of ACE‐inhibitory peptides and the characteristics of WPI hydrolysate was investigated. Results showed that the ACE‐inhibitory activity of WPI hydrolysate obtained with alcalase was significantly higher than that of its trypsin or neutrase hydrolysate obtained at the same hydrolysis time by both pH‐controlled and pH‐spontaneous drop method (P < 0.05). The WPI hydrolysate obtained after 3 h incubation with alcalase plus 2 h with neutrase under pH‐spontaneous drop condition possessed the highest ACE‐inhibitory activity of 54.30% and the lowest ash content of 2.95%. This is practical as a functional ingredient in the food industry because of its high ACE‐inhibitory capability, commercial availability in large supply of alcalase and neutrase and no needing for additional desalting process.     

Isolation and characterization of angiotensin I‐converting enzyme inhibitory peptides from wheat gliadin hydrolysate

Angiotensin I‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptide was isolated from wheat gliadin hydrolysate prepared with acid protease. Consecutive purification methods were used for peptide isolation including ion‐exchange chromatography, size‐exclusion chromatography, and reverse‐phase high‐performance liquid chromatography. The amino acid sequence of this peptide was identified as Ile‐Ala‐Pro, and the ACE inhibitory activity (IC₅₀ value) was 2.7 μM . The hypotensive activity of Ile‐Ala‐Pro on spontaneously hypertensive rats was investigated. This peptide inhibited the hypertensive activity of angiotensin I with intravenous injection, and decreased the blood pressure significantly with intraperitoneal administration.     

Preparation and purification of angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitory peptides from hydrolysate of shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) shell waste

Angiotensin I‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptides from the shrimp shell waste (SSW) were isolated using different proteases. The orthogonal test results showed alcalase hydrolysates with ACE inhibitory activity of 67.07% under the optimal hydrolysis conditions of 60 °C hydrolysis temperature, pH = 9.5, 25 g L^?1 substrate and 4000 U g^?1 of enzyme, whereas neutral protease hydrolysates had an ACE inhibitory activity of 84.04% under the hydrolysis temperature of 50 °C at pH = 7.0 with 25 g L^?1 of substrate and in the presence of 2000 U g^?1 of enzyme. Neutral protease was more suitable for the production of ACE inhibitory peptides from SSW, where peptides with MW <5 kDa were recommended. The results of this study indicated that peptides obtained from SSW are as beneficial as antihypertension compounds in the functional food resources.     

Influence of the degree of hydrolysis on the bioactive properties of whey protein hydrolysates using Alcalase®

Whey protein concentrate was enzymatically hydrolysed at several time courses using the commercial preparation Alcalase^® 2.4 L, different hydrolysates were achieved, and the effect of degree of hydrolysis (DH) on both technological and biological properties was studied. Results have shown that solubility, antioxidant and ACE inhibition activities were increased as DH was also augmented from about 8 to 17%. RP‐HPLC studies also revealed a decrease in hydrophobicity when samples were hydrolysed in comparison with controls. When the enzyme hydrolytic action was augmented, it stimulated both the bioactivity of whey protein and relevant technological properties, allowing these hydrolysates to be employed as additives in the development of food formulations.     

Grass carp peptides hydrolysed by the combination of Alcalase and Neutrase: Angiotensin‐I converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity,antioxidant activities and physicochemical profiles

In this study, grass carp peptides were prepared by enzymatic hydrolysis of grass carp protein using the combination of Alcalase and Neutrase, and angiotensin‐I converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity in vitro, antihypertensive activity in vivo, antioxidant activities, and physicochemical properties of peptides achieved from grass carp protein were characterised after ultrafiltration and desalted processes using mixed ion exchange resins. The purified peptides exhibited strong ACE inhibitory activity (IC₅₀ = 105 μg mL^?1), antihypertensive activity with the maximal drop for systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 43 mmHg at a dosage of 100 mg per kg body weight in spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR), and antioxidant activities indicated by thiobarbituric acid‐reactive substance values in a liposome‐oxidising system, radical‐scavenging activity and chelation of metal ions (Fe²⁺). The molecular weight of peptides was <1000 Da. Compared to grass carp protein, the peptides separated from enzymatic hydrolysates possessed similar amino acid compositions, but contained higher concentrations of essential amino acids. Moreover, the peptides exhibited excellent solubility at a wide range of pH values from 2 to 10, and lower apparent viscosity than the protein. The peptides separated from enzymatic hydrolysates might be used as a promising ingredient in antihypertensive functional foods and nutraceuticals.     

鳙鱼鱼肉蛋白的酶解及其对功能性质的影响

为了改善鳙鱼鱼肉蛋白(BCMP)的功能性质以扩大其在食品工业中的应用,以鳙鱼为原料制备了鳙鱼鱼肉蛋白,并利用碱性蛋白酶Alcalase2.4L对其进行水解,得到了3种不同水解度(DH4.5%、DH9.0%、DH13.5%)的酶解物。研究了BCMP及其酶解物的功能性质,包括溶解性、持水性、持油性、乳化性、起泡性。结果表明,与原鳙鱼鱼肉蛋白相比,酶解物的功能性质除持油性以外均有不同程度的提高。此外,DH4.5%的酶解物乳化性和起泡性最高,过度水解(DH9.0%、DH13.5%)反而造成乳化性和起泡性下降。     

Fractionation of angiotensin I converting enzyme inhibitory activity from pea and whey protein in vitro gastrointestinal digests

In vitro gastrointestinal digestion of pea and whey protein produced high angiotensin I converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity with IC₅₀ values of 0.070 and 0.041 mg protein ml^?1 respectively. Ultrafiltration/centrifugation using a membrane with a molecular weight cut‐off of 3000 Da decreased the IC₅₀ value to 0.055 mg protein ml^?1 for pea permeate and 0.014 mg protein ml^?1 for whey permeate. Further fractionation by reverse phase HPLC gave IC₅₀ values as low as 0.016 mg protein ml^?1 for pea and 0.003 mg protein ml^?1 for whey. Consequently, these purification steps enriched the ACE inhibitory activity of the pea digest more than four times and that of the whey digest more than 13 times. HPLC profiles after digestion and ultrafiltration indicate that high ACE inhibitory activity is due to short and more hydrophobic peptides. The results also suggest that potent ACE inhibitory peptides were present alongside low active peptides in whey hydrolysate, while all peptides had more or less the same ACE inhibitory activity in pea hydrolysate. In addition, the hydrolysates and enriched fractions will resist in vivo gastrointestinal digestion after oral administration. Hence these ACE inhibitory peptides, as part of functional foods, can play significant roles in the prevention and treatment of hypertension. Copyright © 2004 Society of Chemical Industry     

Separation of angiotensin I‐converting enzyme inhibitory peptides from bovine connective tissue and their stability towards temperature,pH and digestive enzymes

Bovine collagen was isolated from connective tissue, a by‐product in the meat processing industry and characterised by SDS‐PAGE. Alcalase and papain were employed to generate collagen hydrolysates with different degree of hydrolysis (DH). In vitro angiotensin I‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activities were evaluated and the two most potent hydrolysates from each enzyme were separated by two‐step purification. Both alcalase‐catalysed and papain‐catalysed hydrolysates exhibited strong ACE inhibitory capacities with IC₅₀ values of 0.17 and 0.35 mg mL^?1, respectively. Purification by ion‐exchange chromatography and gel filtration chromatography revealed higher ACE inhibitory activities in one fraction from each enzyme with IC₅₀ values of 3.95 and 7.29 μg mL^?1. These peptide fractions were characterised as 6‐12 amino acid residues by MALDI‐TOF/MS. The peptides retained their activity (>90%) after exposure to processing temperature and pH and in vitro simulated gastrointestinal digestion. The present results demonstrated that collagen peptides can be utilised for developing high value‐added ingredients, for example ACE inhibitory peptides.     

分步酶解法制备菜籽肽及其分子量分布与抑制ACE活性关系研究

选取胰蛋白酶和Flavourzyme风味蛋白酶,采用超声波辅助分步酶解法制备菜籽肽;测试不同条件下的水解度、混合肽分子量分布和ACE活性抑制率。结果显示随着酶解液的水解度提高,混合肽中小分子量(3ku以下)的可溶性肽含量不断提高,ACE活性抑制率也不断升高,也说明使用该方法制备的菜籽肽具有ACE活性抑制作用。同时,这一结果有助于菜籽蛋白的开发将更加广泛。     

Angiotensin I‐converting enzyme inhibitory peptides in skim milk fermented with Lactobacillus helveticus 130B4 from camel milk in Inner Mongolia,China

BACKGROUND: Angiotensin I‐converting enzyme (ACE) is a dipeptidyl carboxypeptidase associated with the regulation of blood pressure. ACE inhibition results in a lowering of blood pressure. Lactic acid bacteria are known to produce ACE inhibitors during fermentation. Fermented camel milk is the main traditionally fermented dairy food for desert nomads. The beneficial effects of fermented camel milk, which include the prevention of such diseases and conditions as gastroenteritis, tuberculosis and hypertension, have been demonstrated experimentally. RESULTS: ACE inhibitory activity was observed in fermented milk containing Lactobacillus helveticus 130B4, a strain isolated from traditionally fermented camel milk. The peptide that inhibited ACE was purified from the fermented milk by reverse‐phase high‐performance liquid chromatography. The amino acid sequence of the peptide was identified as Ala‐Ile‐Pro‐Pro‐Lys‐Lys‐Asn‐Gln‐Asp (IC₅₀ = 19.9 µmol L^?1). The same Ala‐Ile‐Pro‐Pro‐Lys‐Lys‐Asn‐Gln‐Asp sequence was found in κ‐casein (κ‐CN) f107–115 from milk. The inhibitory activity of this nonapeptide (κ‐CN f107–115) was almost preserved even after successive digestion with pepsin, trypsin and chymotrypsin. Furthermore, the inhibitory activity of the purified peptide was completely preserved after heat treatment at 100 °C for 20 min. CONCLUSION: The fermented milk prepared with Lactobacillus helveticus 130B4 contained an ACE inhibitory peptide, κ‐CN 107–115. This fermented milk was expected to have anti‐hypertensive effect after ingestion because the peptide was stable to digestive protease and heat treatment in vitro. Copyright © 2008 Society of Chemical Industry     

Optimization of peptic hydrolysis parameters for the production of angiotensin I-converting enzyme inhibitory hydrolysate from Acetes chinensis through Plackett-Burman and response surface methodological approaches

BACKGROUND: Angiotensin I‐converting enzyme (ACE) plays an important physiological role in regulating blood pressure. The elevation of blood pressure could be suppressed by inhibiting ACE. ACE inhibitory peptides derived from food proteins could exert antihypertensive effects without side effects. Acetes chinensis is a marine shrimp suitable for the production of ACE inhibitory peptides. The principal objective of this study was to screen for the significant variables, and further to optimize the levels of the selected variables, for the enzymatic production of ACE inhibitory peptides from Acetes chinensis. RESULTS: Plackett–Burman design and response surface methodology were employed to optimize the peptic hydrolysis parameters of Acetes chinensis to obtain a hydrolysate with potent ACE inhibitory activity. The peptic hydrolysis variables were subject to a Plackett–Burman design for screening the main factors. The selected significant parameters such as pH, hydrolysis temperature and enzyme/substrate (E/S) ratio were further optimized using a central composite design. The optimized conditions were: pH 2.5, hydrolysis temperature 45 °C, E/S ratio 17 800 U kg^?1 shrimp and substrate concentration 200 g L^?1. The results showed that 3–5 h hydrolysis could result in a hydrolysate with ACE inhibition IC₅₀ of 1.17 mg mL^?1 and a high DH of 25–27%. CONCLUSION: Plackett–Burman design and RSM performed well in the optimization of peptic hydrolysis parameters of Acetes chinensis to produce hydrolysate with ACE inhibitory activity. A hydrolysate with potent ACE inhibitory activity and high degree of hydrolysis was obtained, so that the yield of ACE inhibitory peptides in it was high. Copyright © 2011 Society of Chemical Industry     

金带细鲹鱼肉蛋白酶解物水解度与其抗氧化性和功能特性间的相互关系

采用胰蛋白酶水解金带细鲹鱼肉蛋白制备不同水解度(10.8%、14.9%、19.0%和21.7%)的酶解产物,研究水解度与酶解产物抗氧化性和功能特性的关系。抗氧化性分析表明,低水解度处理显著增大了酶解物清除羟基自由基的能力、清除DPPH自由基的能力和螯合亚铁离子的能力(p<0.05),而高水解度处理则增强了酶解产物的金属还原力(p<0.05)。功能特性结果表明:随着水解度的增大,酶解产物的溶解度逐渐增大,而乳化活性和乳化稳定性逐渐降低,起泡性和泡沫稳定性也降低。同时,随着p H的增加,酶解物的溶解性和乳化稳定性呈先下降后上升的趋势,而起泡性和泡沫稳定性则随着p H的增加而降低。上述分析表明,适当的酶解处理对改善金带细鲹鱼肉蛋白的功能特性及抗氧化活性具有一定的作用。      

Influence of degree of hydrolysis on functional properties,antioxidant activity and ACE inhibitory activity of peanut protein hydrolysate

Functional properties, antioxidant and Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activities of peanut protein isolate (PPI) and peanut protein hydrolysate (PPH) prepared using Alcalase, at different (10%, 20%, 30% and 40%) degrees of hydrolysis, (DH) were investigated. Hydrolysis (at DH > 10%) significantly (p < 0.05) improved the solubility (>80%) of PPI, especially in the pH range of 4–6. However, PPI showed better emulsifying and foaming properties than PPH (p < 0.05). As DH increased, ferrous ion chelating activity, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical-scavenging activity and ACE inhibitory activity of PPH increased, while reducing power decreased (p < 0.05). Bleaching of beta-carotene by linoleic acid was suppressed better by PPI and PPH at 10% DH than of PPH at higher DH. Thus, the results reveal that DH affects functional properties, antioxidant and ACE inhibitory activities of peanut protein.     

Enzymatic hydrolysis of hard‐to‐cook bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) protein concentrates and its effects on biological and functional properties

Inadequate postharvest handling and storage under high temperature and relative humidity conditions produce the hard‐to‐cook (HTC) defect in beans. However, these can be raw material to produce hydrolysates with functional activities. Angiotensin I‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory and antioxidant capacities were determined for extensively hydrolysed proteins of HTC bean produced with sequential systems Alcalase‐Flavourzyme (AF) and pepsin–pancreatin (Pep‐Pan) at 90 min ACE inhibition expressed as IC₅₀ values were 4.5 and 6.5 mg protein per mL with AF and Pep‐Pan, respectively. Antioxidant activity as Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC) was 8.1 mm  mg^?1 sample with AF and 6.4 mm  mg^?1 sample with Pep‐Pan. The peptides released from the protein during hydrolysis were responsible for the observed ACE inhibition and antioxidant activities. Nitrogen solubility, emulsifying capacity, emulsion stability, foaming capacity and foam stability were measured for limited hydrolysis produced with Flavourzyme and pancreatin at 15 min. The hydrolysates exhibited better functional properties than the protein concentrate.