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Ultrasonic-induced Structural Modification of Whey Protein and Effect on α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity of Fermentation Products
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Mixia ZHANG, Zhimin WANG, Cuisong ZHAO, Xin YUAN, Chunli MA*
Science and Technology of Food Industry | 2026, 47(6) : 52 - 59
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Science and Technology of Food Industry | 2026, 47(6): 52-59
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Ultrasonic-induced Structural Modification of Whey Protein and Effect on α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity of Fermentation Products
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Mixia ZHANG, Zhimin WANG, Cuisong ZHAO, Xin YUAN, Chunli MA*
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  • College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
Published: 2026-03-15 doi: 10.13386/j.issn1002-0306.2025030249
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To improve the bioavailability of whey protein hydrolysates, the effects of different ultrasonic power treatments (100, 200, 300, 400 W) on the structural characteristics of whey protein were investigated, along with their effect on the degree of hydrolysis, peptide content, and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of the hydrolysates. The results demonstrated that moderate ultrasound treatment expanded the whey protein structure. Compared to the untreated sample, at 300 W for 25 min, the intrinsic fluorescence intensity reached its peak, and the average particle size decreased by 62% (P<0.05). Additionally, surface hydrophobicity and free sulfhydryl content increased by 35% and 36%, respectively. Secondary structure analysis revealed a reduction in α-helix (42%) and β-sheet (20%) content, while β-turn and random coil increased by 26% and 77% (P<0.05), respectively. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) further confirmed structural changes, showed a transition from large, rough-edged sheets to smaller, smooth-edged fragments. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum C11 was used to ferment whey protein after ultrasonic treatment. Compared with non-ultrasonic fermented whey protein, the degree of hydrolysis, peptide content and α-glucosidase inhibition rate were increased by 26%, 15% and 32% (P<0.05), respectively. Moderate ultrasonic pretreatment can enhance the α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of whey protein fermentation products, which provides a new strategy for synergistic preparation of whey protein bioactive peptides.

ultrasound  /  whey protein  /  fermentation  /  structure  /  α-glucosidase inhibitory activity
张密霞, 王志敏, 赵翠松, 袁欣, 马春丽. 超声预处理对乳清蛋白结构修饰及其发酵产物α-葡萄糖苷酶抑制活性的影响. 食品工业科技, 2026 , 47 (6) : 52 -59 . DOI: 10.13386/j.issn1002-0306.2025030249
Mixia ZHANG, Zhimin WANG, Cuisong ZHAO, Xin YUAN, Chunli MA. Ultrasonic-induced Structural Modification of Whey Protein and Effect on α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity of Fermentation Products[J]. Science and Technology of Food Industry, 2026 , 47 (6) : 52 -59 . DOI: 10.13386/j.issn1002-0306.2025030249
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doi: 10.13386/j.issn1002-0306.2025030249
  • Receive Date:2025-03-18
  • Online Date:2026-10-24
  • Published:2026-03-15
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  • Received:2025-03-18
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    College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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小菇科 Mycenaceae 2 12 5.74 丝盖伞属 Inocybe 5 2.39
多孔菌科 Polyporaceae 8 14 6.70 蜡蘑属 Laccaria 5 2.39
红菇科 Russulaceae 3 23 11.00 小皮伞属 Marasmius 6 2.87
小菇属 Mycena 11 5.26
光柄菇属 Pluteus 5 2.39
红菇属 Russula 17 8.13
栓菌属 Trametes 5 2.39
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