Frontiers in Nutrition (Apr 2022)

Characterization of Chelation and Absorption of Calcium by a Mytilus edulis Derived Osteogenic Peptide

  • Zhe Xu,
  • Shiying Han,
  • Hui Chen,
  • Zhixuan Zhu,
  • Lingyu Han,
  • Xiufang Dong,
  • Ming Du,
  • Tingting Li

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.840638
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9

Abstract

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In a previous study, the peptide LGKDQVRT, which was identified by enzymatic hydrolysis, released during the proteolysis of Mytilus edulis, had potential osteogenic activity. In this study, the octapeptide LGKDQVRT was able to spontaneously bind calcium in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, and the calcium-binding site likely involves calcium and amino acid VAL6 in the LGKDQVRT peptide to form a metal-donor to metal acceptor complex. The peptide LGKDQVRT has the activity of promoting the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts. The results of this study suggest that hydrolyzed peptides from Mytilus edulis protein can be used as a dietary supplement to improve calcium absorption and prevent osteoporosis.

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