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Measurement of Chitinase Activity in Biological Samples
Published on: August 22, 2019
Data for chitin binding activity of Moringa seed resistant protein (MSRP)
Anudeep Sandanamudi1, Kishan R Bharadwaj1, Radha Cheruppanpullil1
1CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore - 570020.
Abstract:
Chitin binding activity of moringa seed resistant protein (MSRP) isolated from defatted moringa seed flour was investigated in the present study "Characterization of soluble dietary fiber from Moringa oleifera seeds and its immunomodulatory effects" (S. Anudeep, V.K. Prasanna, S.M. Adya, C. Radha, 2016) [1]. The assay reaction mixture contained 0.4 mg/ml of MSRP and different amounts (20-100 mg) of chitin. MSRP exhibited binding activity over wide range of chitin concentration. Maximum binding activity was observed at 80 mg of chitin. The property of MSRP to bind chitin can be exploited for its purification.
Insights
Moringa seed resistant protein (MSRP) effectively binds to chitin. This chitin-binding property, observed across various concentrations, can be utilized for purifying MSRP from defatted moringa seed flour.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Food Science
- Protein Chemistry
Background:
- Moringa oleifera seeds are a source of valuable proteins.
- Defatted moringa seed flour contains proteins with potential functional properties.
- Characterizing these proteins is crucial for understanding their applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the chitin binding activity of moringa seed resistant protein (MSRP).
- To determine the optimal conditions for MSRP-chitin interaction.
- To explore the potential application of MSRP's chitin binding property for purification.
Main Methods:
- Isolation of MSRP from defatted moringa seed flour.
- Assay reaction mixture containing 0.4 mg/ml MSRP and varying amounts (20-100 mg) of chitin.
- Quantification of MSRP binding activity to chitin.
Main Results:
- MSRP demonstrated significant binding activity across a wide range of chitin concentrations.
- Maximum binding activity of MSRP was observed at 80 mg of chitin.
- The study confirmed the chitin-binding capability of MSRP.
Conclusions:
- MSRP possesses a notable affinity for chitin.
- The chitin-binding property of MSRP can be leveraged for its efficient purification.
- Further research into MSRP's functional properties is warranted.
