Effect of Sugarcane Polyphenol Extract on α-Amylase Inhibition and Mechanism Exploration

Although α-amylase is crucial for postprandial glucose control, existing inhibitors present various side effects, necessitating the exploration of natural alternatives. The ability of sugarcane polyphenol (SP) to inhibit α-amylase remains unclear. This study assessed the inhibitory activity of SP vi...

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Main Authors: Yumei Wang, Jiulong An, Shenghong Yao, Chengfeng Zhang, Yanv Zhou, Lu Li, He Li
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Jiulong An
Shenghong Yao
Chengfeng Zhang
Yanv Zhou
Lu Li
He Li
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Jiulong An
Shenghong Yao
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Lu Li
He Li
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description Although α-amylase is crucial for postprandial glucose control, existing inhibitors present various side effects, necessitating the exploration of natural alternatives. The ability of sugarcane polyphenol (SP) to inhibit α-amylase remains unclear. This study assessed the inhibitory activity of SP via in vitro assays, circular dichroism (CD), fluorescence quenching, and stability analysis, while the mechanism of action was elucidated using molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD). The results showed that the IC<sub>50</sub> of the SP was 0.841 ± 0.029 mg/mL, with proanthocyanidin-B1 (PC-B1) presenting the most potent effect (IC<sub>50</sub> = 0.504 ± 0.019 mg/mL). CD and barycentric mean (BCM) analysis indicated that the complexes might limit substrate binding. The mechanistic assessment showed that the polyphenols bonded to the active enzyme pockets to form stable complexes with reduced key residue fluctuations. In conclusion, SP, especially PC-B1, effectively inhibited α-amylase activity via structural regulation and molecular interactions, providing a theoretical basis for developing natural hypoglycemic agents.
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spelling doaj-art-8105bfc2ab4f498d809de75d7c2527d52025-08-20T03:16:55ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-06-011413217410.3390/foods14132174Effect of Sugarcane Polyphenol Extract on α-Amylase Inhibition and Mechanism ExplorationYumei Wang0Jiulong An1Shenghong Yao2Chengfeng Zhang3Yanv Zhou4Lu Li5He Li6Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, ChinaKey Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, ChinaKey Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, ChinaThe Product Makers Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200444, ChinaThe Product Makers Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200444, ChinaKey Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, ChinaKey Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, ChinaAlthough α-amylase is crucial for postprandial glucose control, existing inhibitors present various side effects, necessitating the exploration of natural alternatives. The ability of sugarcane polyphenol (SP) to inhibit α-amylase remains unclear. This study assessed the inhibitory activity of SP via in vitro assays, circular dichroism (CD), fluorescence quenching, and stability analysis, while the mechanism of action was elucidated using molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD). The results showed that the IC<sub>50</sub> of the SP was 0.841 ± 0.029 mg/mL, with proanthocyanidin-B1 (PC-B1) presenting the most potent effect (IC<sub>50</sub> = 0.504 ± 0.019 mg/mL). CD and barycentric mean (BCM) analysis indicated that the complexes might limit substrate binding. The mechanistic assessment showed that the polyphenols bonded to the active enzyme pockets to form stable complexes with reduced key residue fluctuations. In conclusion, SP, especially PC-B1, effectively inhibited α-amylase activity via structural regulation and molecular interactions, providing a theoretical basis for developing natural hypoglycemic agents.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/13/2174sugarcane polyphenolsproanthocyanidin-B1chlorogenic acidα-amylase inhibitionstability analysismolecular dynamics
spellingShingle Yumei Wang
Jiulong An
Shenghong Yao
Chengfeng Zhang
Yanv Zhou
Lu Li
He Li
Effect of Sugarcane Polyphenol Extract on α-Amylase Inhibition and Mechanism Exploration
Foods
sugarcane polyphenols
proanthocyanidin-B1
chlorogenic acid
α-amylase inhibition
stability analysis
molecular dynamics
title Effect of Sugarcane Polyphenol Extract on α-Amylase Inhibition and Mechanism Exploration
title_full Effect of Sugarcane Polyphenol Extract on α-Amylase Inhibition and Mechanism Exploration
title_fullStr Effect of Sugarcane Polyphenol Extract on α-Amylase Inhibition and Mechanism Exploration
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Sugarcane Polyphenol Extract on α-Amylase Inhibition and Mechanism Exploration
title_short Effect of Sugarcane Polyphenol Extract on α-Amylase Inhibition and Mechanism Exploration
title_sort effect of sugarcane polyphenol extract on α amylase inhibition and mechanism exploration
topic sugarcane polyphenols
proanthocyanidin-B1
chlorogenic acid
α-amylase inhibition
stability analysis
molecular dynamics
url https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/13/2174
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