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ArticleScientific reports2024

Insights into the nutritional value of honeybee drone larvae (Apis mellifera) through proteomic profiling.

Eliza Matuszewska-Mach, Kacper Packi, Natalia Rzetecka, Wojciech Wieliński, Zenon J Kokot, Dariusz Kowalczyk, Jan Matysiak

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Article in Scientific reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Eliza Matuszewska-MachDepartment of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 3 Rokietnicka Street, Poznań, 60-806, Poland. eliza.matuszewska@ump.edu.pl.
Kacper PackiDepartment of Nucleic Acid Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, 92-213, Poland.
Natalia RzeteckaDepartment of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 3 Rokietnicka Street, Poznań, 60-806, Poland.
Wojciech WielińskiDepartment of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 3 Rokietnicka Street, Poznań, 60-806, Poland.
Zenon J KokotDepartment of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 3 Rokietnicka Street, Poznań, 60-806, Poland.
Dariusz KowalczykFaculty of Health Sciences, Calisia University, Kaszubska 13 Street, Kalisz, 62-800, Poland.
Jan MatysiakDepartment of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 3 Rokietnicka Street, Poznań, 60-806, Poland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

There is a growing interest and demand for insect-based foods. Edible insects are rich in protein and other nutrients, making them valuable in the daily diet. However, their composition is not yet fully characterised. Therefore, this study aimed to analyse for the first time the qualitative proteome of honeybee (Apis mellifera) drone larvae using sophisticated sample preparation techniques and mass spectrometry. A total of 109 proteins were identified in the larvae. Of these, the largest plurality (38%) were enzymes. In addition, we identified proteins considered to be allergens - the cause of potentially dangerous effects after insect consumption. The results of the analyses may suggest that honeybee larvae are a protein-rich product, with over 100 unique proteins identified based on 1080 peptides. Enzymes indicate intensive development of the larvae. However, as well as nutritious compounds, honeybee larvae contain dangerous allergens. The composition of bee larvae needs to be further tested to make them safe for consumption.

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Insect ProteinsLarvaNutritive ValueProteomeProteomicsAllergensAnimalsBeesAllergensInsect ProteinsProteomeAllergensHoneybee drone larvaeMALDI-TOF mass spectrometryNovel food sourcesProteomics

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