Abstract
AbstractBACKGROUND: Douchi, a traditional fermented soybean food, has recently attracted a great deal of attention owing to its superior physiological activity. In the present study the angiotensin I‐converting enzyme (ACE)‐inhibitory activity of typical douchi procured from various regions of China was analysed. An ACE‐inhibitory peptide derived from the most potent douchi was also isolated and characterised. The pattern of ACE inhibition and resistance to hydrolysis by gastrointestinal proteases of this peptide are described.RESULTS: ACE‐inhibitory activities were detected in all douchi samples, with IC50 values ranging from 0.204 to 2.011 mg mL−1. Among the douchi samples, a Mucor‐type douchi exhibited the most potent ACE‐inhibitory activity (IC50 = 0.204 mg mL−1). A novel ACE‐inhibitory peptide was then isolated from this Mucor‐type douchi using ultrafiltration followed by Sephadex G‐25 column chromatography and reverse phase high‐performance liquid chromatography. The amino acid sequence of the purified peptide was identified by Edman degradation as His‐Leu‐Pro (IC50 = 2.37 µmol L−1). The peptide is a competitive inhibitor and maintained its inhibitory activity even after incubation with some gastrointestinal proteases.CONCLUSION: The present study shows that peptides derived from soybean fermentation during douchi processing could be the main contributor to the ACE‐inhibitory activity observed. Copyright © 2009 Society of Chemical Industry
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