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How can thermal processing modify the antigenicity of proteins?

P J Davis1, C M Smales, D C James

  • 1Unilever Research, Colworth Laboratory, Sharnbrook, Bedford, UK.

Allergy
|April 12, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Thermal processing of food creates advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) through the Maillard reaction, altering protein structures and potentially increasing food allergenicity by forming new antigens.

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Area of Science:

  • Food Chemistry
  • Protein Chemistry
  • Allergenicity Studies

Background:

  • Thermal processing is common in food production, influencing protein structure and function.
  • Food processing can alter protein allergenicity, with complex and unpredictable outcomes.
  • Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) are formed via the Maillard reaction during heating.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review thermally induced covalent modifications in food proteins.
  • To focus on AGEs formed during the Maillard reaction.
  • To discuss the impact of these modifications on food allergenicity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on thermal processing and protein modification.
  • Focus on chemical pathways, particularly the Maillard reaction and AGE formation.

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  • Analysis of the relationship between AGEs, neoantigens, and allergenicity.

    • Main Results:

    • Thermal processing can increase or decrease food allergenicity, often by creating neoantigens.
    • The Maillard reaction produces a variety of AGE-modified protein derivatives.
    • These AGEs are antigenic and likely contribute to food allergies.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding AGE formation is crucial for assessing food allergy risks.
    • Knowledge of thermally induced changes aids in developing better quality control and diagnostic tools.
    • Further research can lead to novel strategies for minimizing allergenic risks through protein engineering.