Lemon Basil Seed-derived Peptide: Hydrolysis, Purification, and Its Role As a Pancreatic Lipase Inhibitor That Reduces Adipogenesis by Downregulating SREBP-1c and PPAR-γ in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes

Overview

Journal PLoS One

Specialties General Medicine
Science

Date 2024 May 22

PMID 38776280

Authors

Kittisak Kuptawach

Sajee Noitung

Anumart Buakeaw

Songchan Puthong

Ruengwit Sawangkeaw

Papassara Sangtanoo

Piroonporn Srimongkol

Onrapak Reamtong

Kiattawee Choowongkomon

Aphichart Karnchanatat

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to assess the bioactive peptides derived from the defatted lemon basil seeds hydrolysate (DLSH) for their ability to inhibit pancreatic lipase, decrease intracellular lipid accumulation, and reduce adipogenesis. Response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to optimize trypsin hydrolysis conditions for maximizing lipase inhibitory activity (LI). A hydrolysis time of 387.06 min, a temperature of 49.03°C, and an enzyme concentration of 1.61% w/v, resulted in the highest LI with an IC50 of 368.07 μg/mL. The ultrafiltration of the protein hydrolysate revealed that the fraction below 0.65kDa exhibited the greatest LI potential. Further purification via RP-HPLC identified the Gly-Arg-Ser-Pro-Asp-Thr-His-Ser-Gly (GRSPDTHSG) peptide in the HPLC fraction F1 using mass spectrometry. The peptide was synthesized and demonstrated LI with an IC50 of 0.255 mM through a non-competitive mechanism, with a constant (Ki) of 0.61 mM. Docking studies revealed its binding site with the pancreatic lipase-colipase complex. Additionally, GRSPDTHSG inhibited lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 cells in a dose-dependent manner without cytotoxic effects. Western blot analysis indicated downregulation of PPAR-γ and SREBP-1c levels under GRSPDTHSG treatment, while an increase in AMPK-α phosphorylation was observed, suggesting a role in regulating cellular lipid metabolism. Overall, GRSPDTHSG demonstrates potential in attenuating lipid absorption and adipogenesis, suggesting a prospective application in functional foods and nutraceuticals.

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