Safety and potential functionality of nanoparticles loaded with a trypsin inhibitor isolated from tamarind seeds

The trypsin inhibitor isolated from tamarind seeds (TTI) presents satietogenic and anti-inflammatory effects. In the present study, TTI encapsulation by nanoprecipitation in purified chitosan and whey protein isolate (ECW) was performed to maintain TTI's integrity and protection through the gas...

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Published in:Future foods : a dedicated journal for sustainability in food science 2020-09, Vol.1-2, p.100001, Article 100001
Main Authors: Costa, Rafael Oliveira de Araújo, Matias, Lídia Leonize Rodrigues, Passos, Thaís Souza, de Queiroz, Jaluza Luana Carvalho, de Carvalho, Fabiana Maria Coimbra, Maciel, Bruna Leal Lima, Uchôa, Adriana Ferreira, Amado, Isabel Rodríguez, Gonçalves, Catarina, Pastrana, Lorenzo, Morais, Ana Heloneida Araújo
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Language:English
Subjects:
Biopolymer
Caco-2
CCD-18Co
Cytotoxicity
Nanoencapsulation
Tamarindus indica L
Toxicity
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Summary:The trypsin inhibitor isolated from tamarind seeds (TTI) presents satietogenic and anti-inflammatory effects. In the present study, TTI encapsulation by nanoprecipitation in purified chitosan and whey protein isolate (ECW) was performed to maintain TTI's integrity and protection through the gastrointestinal tract. The interaction between TTI and the encapsulating agents was determined by filtration monitoring the antitrypsin activity. Cytotoxicity was evaluated at different concentrations (0.5, 2.5 and 5.0 mg/mL) in Caco-2 and CCD-18Co cells. Subacute blood toxicity was evaluated in Wistar rats (12.5 mg/kg) for ten days. The particles presented a smooth surface, with 118.00 (17.27) nm of diameter, 0.37 (0.02) of polydispersity index, -38.26 (0.15) mV (neutral pH) of surface charge, and 95.31 (0.31)% of incorporation efficiency. At neutral pH, there was a strong interaction of the encapsulating agents and TTI, and a gradual release of TTI at pH 3.0. Cell viability (> 70%) evaluation, in vivo biochemical and hepatic parameters of Wistar rats showed the absence of toxic effects of the nanoparticles with TTI. The study showed that TTI nanoparticles are potentially safe and represent a promising formulation for the clinical application of TTI and may become an option as a novel ingredient in food.
ISSN:2666-8335
2666-8335
DOI:10.1016/j.fufo.2020.100001