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    Unveiling anti-inflammatory peptides from Lion's Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus): Preparation, bioactivity assessment, and peptides identification
    (Elsevier B V, 2025-12-01) Silva B; Sringarm K; Potikanond S; Tangjaidee P; Buacheen P; Rachtanapun P; Donlao N; Singh J; Kaur L; Issara U; Kingwascharapong P; Phongthai S
    Lion's Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) is acknowledged worldwide for its substantial contribution of medicinal compounds and nutrients, including protein. The efficient extraction and hydrolysis of proteins are essential for revealing their bioactive properties. This study demonstrates that the optimal pulsed electric field (PEF)-assisted extraction achieved a 42.44 % increase in protein extraction efficiency relative to traditional alkaline extraction (p < 0.05). H. erinaceus protein contained 44.59 % essential amino acids and exhibited 71.33 % in vitro digestibility. Pepsin-trypsin hydrolysis produced the most significant anti-inflammatory activity, resulting in a 36.2 % reduction in nitric oxide and a 31.8 % decrease in interleukin-6 levels (p < 0.05). Subsequent fractionations employing membrane ultrafiltration and size exclusion chromatography effectively purified the peptides, resulting in enhanced anti-inflammatory activity (p < 0.05). This research discovered nine important peptide sequences containing 50–100 % hydrophobic amino acids in Lion's Mane mushroom proteins, which could aid in the synthesis of natural anti-inflammatory peptides.
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    White mulberry leaf (Morus alba L.) infusion as a strategy to reduce starch digestibility: The influence of particle size of leaf powder
    (Elsevier B.V., 2024-10-30) Aumasa T; Apinanthanuwong G; Singh J; Kaur L; Tian J; Phongthai S; Tanongkankit Y; Issara U; Ogawa Y; Donlao N
    Mulberry leaf (Morus Alba L.) has been found in clinical trials to be effective in reducing diabetes in Asia. The powdered tea market is expanding in popularity due to its functional properties. This study aimed to examine the influence of different particle sizes of mulberry leaf powder (MLP) infusion on the digestibility of starch in cooked Japonica rice (cv. Koshihikari) and the bioaccessibility of phytochemicals. Dried mulberry leaf was pulverized and sieved into several particle sizes: 160 μm (MLP160), 250 μm (MLP250), 404 μm (MLP404), and 774 μm (MLP774). Through simulated in vitro digestion, we assessed starch hydrolysis (%SH), the kinetics of starch hydrolysis, estimated glycemic index (eGI), as well as total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC). The smaller particle size of MLP showed a greater reduction of eGI. Specifically, infusions prepared from MLP160 resulted in a reduction of 15 % in eGI for cooked grains and 3 % for slurries, respectively. The reduction in eGI was attributed to the interaction among flavonoids and digestive enzymes, demonstrating a concentration-dependent manner on enzyme inhibition effect. Pulverization significantly influenced the concentration of phytochemicals and their bioaccessibility in infusions. This study offers valuable insights into determining optimal particle sizes for MLP, considering both physical and functional characteristics as well as implications for the food industry. The results further suggest that MLP infusion holds promise as a functional beverage, potentially providing benefits in reducing postprandial hyperglycemia.
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    Preparation and characterisation of plant and dairy-based high protein Chinese steamed breads (mantou): Microstructural characteristics and gastro-small intestinal starch digestion in vitro
    (Elsevier BV, 2023-12-23) Mao S; Kaur L; Mu T-H; Singh J
    The effects of dairy and plant protein addition on microstructural characteristics and in vitro gastro-small intestinal starch digestion characteristics of Chinese steamed breads (CSBs) were studied. Breads containing rennet casein (RC) and a mixture of soy protein isolate and milk protein concentrate (SM) at two different levels (RC I, RC II; SM I, SM II) were prepared. Microstructural characteristics of the undigested and digested control (100% wheat flour) bread and high protein steam bread (HPCSB) versions were compared through scanning electron microscopy. The compact microstructure of HPCSBs displayed a network of proteins wrapped around starch granules and had fewer air cells compared to the control. The addition of both proteins influenced the microstructure of HPCSBs, which in turn affected their textural and starch digestion properties. The in vitro starch digestion of control CSB and HPCSBs confirmed that the addition of proteins is capable of lowering the starch hydrolysis (%). The highest starch hydrolysis was observed for the control wheat bread, followed by SM1 > RC I > SM II and RC II at the end of the small-intestinal digestion. The estimated glycaemic indices (eGI) for all HPCSBs were statistically lower than the control CSB. In comparison to control CSB, the microstructure of HPCSBs appeared more irregular, less porous, and compact during gastric and small intestinal digestion.