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List of peptide properties
DFBP ID - DFBPACEI2163(ACE-inhibitory peptide)
DFBP ID DFBPACEI2163
Peptide sequence PNYHPSPR
Type Native peptide
Peptide/Function name ACE-inhibitory peptide
Function-activity relationship
Main bioactivity ACE-inhibitory activity
Otheir bioactivity N.D
Calculated physicochemical properties
Three-letter amino acid Pro-Asn-Tyr-His-Pro-Ser-Pro-Arg
Single-letter amino acid PNYHPSPR
Peptide length 8
Peptide mass
Experimental mass Theoretical mass
967.0 Da 967.04 Da c
Net charge 0.00 c
Isoelectric point (pI) 9.82 c
IC50 18.98 ± 0.26 μM
pIC50 -1.278
GRAVY -2.2625 c
Hydrophilic residue ratio 37.5% c
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Peptide source & Food-borne protein(s) search
Classification Plant
Organism/Source Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
Precursor protein 11S globulin seed storage protein 2 precursor
Residue position N.D
Precursor protein(s) search
Link-research
There are no literature reports on the discovery of this sequence in other food-source proteins.
Biological/Functional activity & target protein
ACE-inhibitory activity

The peptide PNYHPSPR exhibited potent Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) (EC 3.4.15.1) inhibitory activity with an IC50 value of 18.98 ± 0.26 μM.

Specific target protein(s) Specific Target Protein(s):
Angiotensin-converting enzyme
Taste properties & Structure
Bitterness
Literature report N.D
Bitter prediction tools Bitter taste prediction
SMILES N1[C@@]([H])(CCC1)C(=O)N[C@@]([H])(CC(=O)N)C(=O)N[C@@]([H])(Cc1ccc(O)cc1)C(=O)N[C@@]([H])(CC1=CN=C-N1)C(=O)N1[C@@]([H])(CCC1)C(=O)N[C@@]([H])(CO)C(=O)N1[C@@]([H])(CCC1)C(=O)N[C@@]([H])(CCCNC(=N)N)C(=O)O
Preparation method
Mode of preparation

Enzymatic hydrolysis

Enzyme(s)/starter culture

The sesame protein was enzymatically hydrolyzed by pepsin, trypsin, and α-chymotrypsin through simulated gastrointestinal digestion in vitro.

Stability & Cytotoxicity
Peptide stability
Literature report: N.D
EHP-Tool: Enzymatic Hydrolysis Prediction Tool (EHP-Tool)
Peptide cytotoxicity
Literature report: N.D
Prediction: ToxinPred
Additional information
Additional information

Sesame protein can be a promising ACE inhibitor in the prevention and treatment of hypertension. In addition, PNYHPSPR can be used as a potential nutraceutical for development of functional foods.

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Reference(s)
Primary literature Wang R, Lu X, Sun Q, Gao J, Ma L, Huang J. Novel ACE Inhibitory Peptides Derived from Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion in Vitro of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Protein and Molecular Docking Study. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Feb 5;21(3):1059.
PMID: 32033479
Other literature(s) N.D
PubDate 2020
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