Zakeri, K

[ 1 ] - Determination of Optimum Conditions for the Production of Peptides with Antioxidant and Nitric-Oxide Inhibition Properties from Protein Hydrolysis of Pumpkin Seed Meals Using Pepsin Enzyme

Background and Objectives: In this study, hydrolysis condition optimization of the pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) seed proteins was carried out achieve maximum DPPH radical scavenging and nitric-oxide inhibition properties using Design Expert Software and response surface methodology.  Materials & Methods: In general, 1–3% concentrations of pepsin enzyme, 30–40 °C temperature and 120–100 min time we...