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Inhibition of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) by proline containing casein-derived peptides

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2013
Abstract
Dipeptides with a C terminal Pro inhibit dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV), a key enzyme in incretin hormone processing. It was hypothesised that tri- and tetrapeptides with a proline at the C-terminus may also be DPP-IV inhibitors. Therefore, an in silico hydrolysis approach was used to release short(4 ≤ amino acids) C terminal Pro peptides from the individual caseins which constitute Pro rich substrates. This was achieved using theoretical digestion of caseins with a prolyl oligopeptidase activity. Fifteen peptides were subsequently selected for in vitro DPP-IV inhibitory analysis. Stability of these peptides to gastrointestinal enzymes was also evaluated in silico and the predicted breakdown peptides were assessed for their DPP-IV inhibitory and antioxidant potential. New DPP-IV inhibitors were identified, the most potent being Phe-Leu-Gln-Pro (IC50 65.3 +/- 3.5 mu M). A low in vitro antioxidant (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging) activity was also associated with the peptides studied. The strategy presented highlights the utility of employing an in silico approach for the prediction of food-derived peptides with a potential role in glycaemic management for subsequent development of functional foods. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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peer-reviewed
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Elsevier
Citation
Journal of Functional Foods;5 (4), pp. 1909-1917
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Enterprise Ireland (EI)
Sustainable Development Goals
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https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/
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