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Functional changes in beta-lactoglobulin upon conjugation with carboxymethyl cyclodextrin.

M Hattori1, Y Okada, K Takahashi

  • 1Department of Applied Biological Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo 183-8509, Japan. makoto@cc.tuat.ac.jp

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
|September 20, 2000
PubMed
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Conjugating bovine beta-lactoglobulin with carboxymethyl cyclodextrin improved emulsifying properties while maintaining retinol-binding and antioxidant activity. This protein modification enhances functional characteristics for potential applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Food Science
  • Protein Chemistry
  • Bioconjugation

Background:

  • Bovine beta-lactoglobulin (beta-LG) is a major whey protein with valuable functional properties.
  • Modifying proteins can enhance their stability and performance in various applications.
  • Carboxymethyl cyclodextrin (CMCyD) is a derivative of cyclodextrin with improved water solubility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create a bovine beta-lactoglobulin-carboxymethyl cyclodextrin (beta-LG-CMCyD) conjugate.
  • To evaluate the impact of CMCyD conjugation on the functional properties of beta-LG.
  • To assess changes in structural, thermal, and activity profiles post-conjugation.

Main Methods:

  • Preparation of beta-LG-CMCyD conjugate using water-soluble carbodiimide.
  • Determination of isoelectric point and molar ratio (1:2 beta-LG:CMCyD).

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  • Spectroscopic and monoclonal antibody analyses for structural conformation and denaturation temperature (77°C).
  • Assays for retinol-binding, emulsifying, and antioxidative activities.

    • Main Results:

    • The beta-LG-CMCyD conjugate exhibited a similar global conformation to native beta-LG but with a minor conformational change in the beta-sheet region.
    • The denaturation temperature increased by approximately 4°C compared to native beta-LG.
    • Retinol-binding activity was preserved, emulsifying activity was significantly enhanced, and antioxidative activity was maintained.

    Conclusions:

    • Conjugation of beta-LG with CMCyD is a viable method to improve protein functionality.
    • The beta-LG-CMCyD conjugate demonstrates enhanced emulsifying capacity while retaining important biological activities.
    • This modified protein holds promise for applications requiring improved emulsification and stability.