The heat-stable protein fraction from Opuntia ficus-indica seeds exhibits an enzyme protective effect against thermal denaturation and an antibacterial activity.
Biotechnol Appl Biochem
; 70(2): 593-602, 2023 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Desiccation tolerance in developing seeds occurs through several mechanisms among which, a common group of proteins named dehydrins has received considerable attention. So far, there is no information dealing with the accumulation of dehydrins in seeds of Opuntia ficus-indica. We have initiated here an extraction protocol based on two critical steps:
heat and acid treatments, and the purity of this fraction was analyzed by FTIR spectroscopy. Western blot analysis of the heat-stable protein fraction (HSF) revealed two main bands of approximately 45 and 44 kDa, while three others of â¼40, 32, and 31 kDa were faintly visible, which were recognized by anti-dehydrin antibodies. This fraction exhibited a Cu2+ -dependent resistance to protease treatments. Next, we performed a series of assays to compare the functional properties of the HSF with those of the previously characterized wheat dehydrin (DHN-5). Antibacterial assays revealed that HSF exhibits only moderate antibacterial activities against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, with a minimum inhibition concentration ranging from 0.25 to 1 mg/ml. However, in vitro assays revealed that compared to DHN-5, HSF exhibits higher protective activities of the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) when exposed to heat, freezing, and dehydration stresses. The protective role of HSF seems to be linked to its best ability to minimize protein aggregation.Palabras clave
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Biotechnol Appl Biochem
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2023
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