Unlocking the potential of Polygonatum odoratum protein hydrolysate: identification, characterization, and antidiabetic activity in HFD/STZ-induced type 2 diabetic mice

Frontiers in Nutrition 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yuying Ge, Y. F. Tang, Yue Lu, Shiyi Hou, Zihao Dai, Ruiyao Xiong, Shuang Chen, Yamei Li, Bohou Xia
DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2026.1783967
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

Polygonatum odoratum is a traditional medicinal food used for diabetes management, yet most studies have focused on its polysaccharides and largely overlooked its protein fraction. Here, we investigated the antidiabetic activity and potential mechanisms of a Polygonatum odoratum protein hydrolysate (POP) for the first time. POP was produced by simulated gastrointestinal digestion and consisted mainly of oligopeptides (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides

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Journal / source
Frontiers in Nutrition
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Volume
13
Pages
1783967–1783967
Publication date
31 March 2026
Language
EN