Antioxidant Activities of Hydrolysates of Arca Subcrenata Prepared with Three Proteases
2008

Antioxidant Activities of Hydrolysates from Arca Subcrenata

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Author Information

Author(s): Song Liyan, Li Tingfei, Yu Rongmin, Yan Chunyan, Ren Shengfang, Zhao Yu

Primary Institution: College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the optimal conditions for producing antioxidant hydrolysates from Arca subcrenata using three different proteases.

Conclusion

Alcalase was found to be the most effective enzyme for producing hydrolysates with superior antioxidant activity.

Supporting Evidence

  • Alcalase hydrolysate showed superior antioxidant activity compared to neutrase and papain hydrolysates.
  • The EC50 values for DPPH radical scavenging were 6.23 mg/ml for alcalase hydrolysate.
  • Hydrogen peroxide scavenging activity was highest in alcalase hydrolysate with an EC50 of 19.09 mg/ml.

Takeaway

The researchers found that a special enzyme can help make a sea creature's parts into something that helps keep our bodies healthy by fighting bad stuff.

Methodology

The study used enzymatic hydrolysis with three proteases and optimized conditions through an orthogonal design.

Limitations

The study did not explore the long-term effects of the hydrolysates or their bioavailability in humans.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3390/md6040607

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