Inhibition of dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP)-IV and α-glucosidase activities by pepsin-treated whey proteins

J Agric Food Chem. 2013 Aug 7;61(31):7500-6. doi: 10.1021/jf401000s. Epub 2013 Jul 30.

Abstract

Inhibitors of the enzymes dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP)-IV and α-glucosidase are two classes of pharmacotherapeutic agents used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. In the present study, whey protein isolate (WPI), α-lactalbumin, β-lactoglobulin, serum albumin, and lactoferrin hydrolysates obtained by peptic digestion were investigated for their potential to serve as natural sources of DPP-IV and α-glucosidase inhibitors. Although inhibition of DPP-IV activity was observed in all pepsin-treated whey proteins studied, the α-lactalbumin hydrolysate showed the greatest potency with an IC50 value of 0.036 mg/mL. Conversely, only WPI, β-lactoglobulin, and α-lactalbumin hydrolysates displayed some inhibitory activity against α-glucosidase. This study suggests that peptides generated from whey proteins may have dual beneficial effects on glycemia regulation and could be used as functional food ingredients for the management of type 2 diabetes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / enzymology*
  • Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 / analysis
  • Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV Inhibitors / chemistry*
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / chemistry*
  • Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors*
  • Humans
  • Hydrolysis
  • Milk Proteins / chemistry*
  • Pepsin A / chemistry
  • Peptides / chemistry
  • Protein Hydrolysates / chemistry
  • Rats
  • Whey Proteins
  • alpha-Glucosidases / analysis

Substances

  • Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV Inhibitors
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors
  • Milk Proteins
  • Peptides
  • Protein Hydrolysates
  • Whey Proteins
  • alpha-Glucosidases
  • Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4
  • Pepsin A