Preparation and characterization of Sipunculus nudus peptide-calcium chelate: Structural insights and osteogenic bioactivity assessment

In order to prepare calcium supplements for efficient absorption and utilization in the human body, this study focused on synthesizing SNP-Ca by chelating Squarrosus nudus peptide (SNP) with calcium. We characterized its structure, stability, and calcium uptake properties in Caco-2 cells and its imp...

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Main Authors: Qianqian Ouyang, Yuwei Jiang, Lifen Liu, Chengfeng Cai, Nandika Bandara, Puwang Li, Kefeng Wu, Hui Hong, Liang Chen
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Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
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author Qianqian Ouyang
Yuwei Jiang
Lifen Liu
Chengfeng Cai
Nandika Bandara
Puwang Li
Kefeng Wu
Hui Hong
Liang Chen
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Yuwei Jiang
Lifen Liu
Chengfeng Cai
Nandika Bandara
Puwang Li
Kefeng Wu
Hui Hong
Liang Chen
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description In order to prepare calcium supplements for efficient absorption and utilization in the human body, this study focused on synthesizing SNP-Ca by chelating Squarrosus nudus peptide (SNP) with calcium. We characterized its structure, stability, and calcium uptake properties in Caco-2 cells and its impact on osteogenic activity in vitro. Optimal preparation conditions were determined: a peptide-calcium mass ratio of 5:1, a 30-min reaction time, a temperature of 60 °C, and a pH of 7.0. Under these conditions, a calcium chelating rate of 68.32 % was achieved. Calcium binds to the peptide primarily via carboxyl oxygen and amino nitrogen atoms, and the morphology of SNP-Ca was similar to porous nanoflowers. Our cellular experiments revealed that SNP-Ca significantly increases calcium uptake in Caco-2 cells, stimulating proliferation, differentiation, and mineralization in MC3T3-E1 cells. Additionally, zebrafish larvae models showed enhanced bone formation following SNP-Ca administration. SNP-Ca has the potential of a novel calcium supplement.
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spelling doaj-art-9e4468c8ae5044fda63f0f77dda88d9c2024-11-16T05:10:40ZengElsevierJournal of Functional Foods1756-46462024-11-01122106497Preparation and characterization of Sipunculus nudus peptide-calcium chelate: Structural insights and osteogenic bioactivity assessmentQianqian Ouyang0Yuwei Jiang1Lifen Liu2Chengfeng Cai3Nandika Bandara4Puwang Li5Kefeng Wu6Hui Hong7Liang Chen8School of Ocean and Tropical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524023, ChinaSchool of Ocean and Tropical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524023, ChinaSchool of Ocean and Tropical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524023, ChinaSchool of Ocean and Tropical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524023, ChinaDepartment of Food & Human Nutritional Sciences, The University of Manitoba, Canada; Richardson Centre of Food Technology and Research, The University of Manitoba, CanadaSouth Subtropical Crop Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524001, China; Corresponding authors.School of Ocean and Tropical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524023, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; Corresponding authors.School of Ocean and Tropical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524023, China; Corresponding authors.In order to prepare calcium supplements for efficient absorption and utilization in the human body, this study focused on synthesizing SNP-Ca by chelating Squarrosus nudus peptide (SNP) with calcium. We characterized its structure, stability, and calcium uptake properties in Caco-2 cells and its impact on osteogenic activity in vitro. Optimal preparation conditions were determined: a peptide-calcium mass ratio of 5:1, a 30-min reaction time, a temperature of 60 °C, and a pH of 7.0. Under these conditions, a calcium chelating rate of 68.32 % was achieved. Calcium binds to the peptide primarily via carboxyl oxygen and amino nitrogen atoms, and the morphology of SNP-Ca was similar to porous nanoflowers. Our cellular experiments revealed that SNP-Ca significantly increases calcium uptake in Caco-2 cells, stimulating proliferation, differentiation, and mineralization in MC3T3-E1 cells. Additionally, zebrafish larvae models showed enhanced bone formation following SNP-Ca administration. SNP-Ca has the potential of a novel calcium supplement.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464624004997Peptide-calcium chelateSquarrosus nudusStructural propertiesOsteogenic activity
spellingShingle Qianqian Ouyang
Yuwei Jiang
Lifen Liu
Chengfeng Cai
Nandika Bandara
Puwang Li
Kefeng Wu
Hui Hong
Liang Chen
Preparation and characterization of Sipunculus nudus peptide-calcium chelate: Structural insights and osteogenic bioactivity assessment
Journal of Functional Foods
Peptide-calcium chelate
Squarrosus nudus
Structural properties
Osteogenic activity
title Preparation and characterization of Sipunculus nudus peptide-calcium chelate: Structural insights and osteogenic bioactivity assessment
title_full Preparation and characterization of Sipunculus nudus peptide-calcium chelate: Structural insights and osteogenic bioactivity assessment
title_fullStr Preparation and characterization of Sipunculus nudus peptide-calcium chelate: Structural insights and osteogenic bioactivity assessment
title_full_unstemmed Preparation and characterization of Sipunculus nudus peptide-calcium chelate: Structural insights and osteogenic bioactivity assessment
title_short Preparation and characterization of Sipunculus nudus peptide-calcium chelate: Structural insights and osteogenic bioactivity assessment
title_sort preparation and characterization of sipunculus nudus peptide calcium chelate structural insights and osteogenic bioactivity assessment
topic Peptide-calcium chelate
Squarrosus nudus
Structural properties
Osteogenic activity
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464624004997
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