Comparison of Immunomodulating Properties of Beta-Lactoglobulin and its Hydrolysates
Abstract
Cow’s milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in childhood. Beta- lactoglobulin (β- Lg) is a dominant allergen in cow’s milk. Hydrolysis is known as an effective method to reduce the allergenicity of proteins. Thus, the objective of this study was to compare the allergenicity of β-Lg and its hydrolysates using an animal model.
Twenty four BALB/c mice were divided into three groups and subcutaneously injected with native bovine β-Lg and its hydrolysates on days 0, 7 and 14. During the sensitization period, a number of systemic anaphylactic indicators were observed in mice sensitized by β- Lg compared to those sensitized by hydrolysates of β-Lg.
Mice sensitized by hydrolysates of β-Lg showed a significantly lower spleen lymphocyte proliferation level than that sensitized by intact β-Lg. Antibody levels of β-Lg-specific IgE in serum induced by native β-Lg were significantly high. Plasma histamine levels were also evaluated and showed the same trend as IgE. Moreover, the hydrolysates of β-Lg significantly down-regulated IL-4 and IL-5 secretions in serum.
These results suggested that enzymatic hydrolysis could reduce the allergenicity of β-Lg.
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