Effect of Protease Type and Peptide Size on the In Vitro Antioxidant, Antihypertensive and Anti-Diabetic Activities of Eggplant Leaf Protein Hydrolysates

<i>Solanum macrocarpon</i> (eggplant) leaf protein isolate (ELI) was hydrolyzed using four different enzymes to produce hydrolysates from alcalase (AH), chymotrypsin (CH) pepsin (PH) and trypsin (TH). CH had an overall stronger antioxidant property and was separated using ultrafiltration...

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Main Authors: Akinsola A. Famuwagun, Adeola M. Alashi, Saka O. Gbadamosi, Kehinde A. Taiwo, Durodoluwa Oyedele, Odunayo C. Adebooye, Rotimi E. Aluko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/5/1112