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  • * Food Chemistry
  • * Phytochemistry
  • * Biotechnology

Background:

  • * Hydroxytyrosol (HT), a key phenolic compound from olives, possesses significant biological activities but is prone to oxidation, limiting its practical applications.
  • * Natural glycosylation of HT in plants suggests a role in its stability, though this remains largely unexplored.
  • * Understanding the impact of glycosylation position on HT stability is crucial for developing stable, functional ingredients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To investigate the influence of glycosylation positions on the oxidative stability of hydroxytyrosol (HT).
  • * To synthesize and characterize hydroxytyrosol glucosides (HTGs) with defined glycosylation sites.
  • * To evaluate the potential of HTGs as stable alternatives to HT in various applications.

Main Methods:

  • * Enzymatic synthesis of three hydroxytyrosol glucoside (HTG) regioisomers utilizing position-selective glycosylation enzymes.
  • * Purification and characterization of the synthesized HTG regioisomers.
  • * Assessment of HTG stability under oxidative conditions and evaluation of their conversion back to HT via hydrolysis.

Main Results:

  • * Regioisomers of HTGs were successfully synthesized and purified, demonstrating position-selective glycosylation.
  • * Glucosylation, particularly at the meta- and para-positions (especially para), significantly enhanced HT stability against oxidation.
  • * HTGs could be readily hydrolyzed back to HT using acidic or enzymatic methods, confirming their role as stable precursors.

Conclusions:

  • * Specific glycosylation positions dramatically improve the stability of hydroxytyrosol, overcoming its inherent oxidative susceptibility.
  • * Hydroxytyrosol glucosides (HTGs) represent a promising strategy for delivering the benefits of hydroxytyrosol in food and health products.
  • * This research provides a foundation for the industrial application of HTGs as stable functional ingredients.