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  • Biochemistry
  • Food Science
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Protein-bile salt interactions are crucial for cholesterol metabolism.
  • The precise mechanisms underlying protein binding to bile salts remain incompletely understood.
  • Egg white protein hydrolysates (EWPHs) show potential for cholesterol-lowering effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of simulated gastrointestinal digestion on the bile salt (BS) binding capacity of EWPHs.
  • To elucidate the relationship between egg white protein (EWP) structure and its BS binding ability.
  • To clarify the molecular mechanisms of EWP-BS binding using peptidomics and molecular docking.

Main Methods:

  • Simulated gastrointestinal digestion of EWPHs.
  • Analysis of BS binding capacity before and after digestion.
  • Particle size analysis, electrophoresis, and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR).
  • Peptidomics and molecular docking simulations.

Main Results:

  • EWPHs exhibited significantly higher BS binding ability compared to control groups, even after digestion.
  • Digestion led to a slight decrease in BS binding capacity.
  • Smaller particle sizes, lower molecular weights, and a more disordered protein structure correlated with enhanced BS binding.
  • Specific peptides (FVLPM, GGGVW) demonstrated hypocholesterolemic potential.

Conclusions:

  • EWPHs possess inherent bile salt binding properties beneficial for cholesterol management.
  • Protein structural characteristics, particularly disorder and smaller size, are key determinants of enhanced bile salt binding.
  • The identified peptides offer potential therapeutic targets for managing cholesterol levels.