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ArticleMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Ultrasound-Assisted Ferritin Extraction from Northern Pike Liver: An Innovative Approach for Chlorogenic Acid Encapsulation with Enhanced Thermal Stability.

Zhikun Xing, Yi Wang, Yabo Wei, Xin Guo, Xiaoyue Liang, Xiaorong Deng, Lianfu Zhang, Jian Zhang

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Zhikun XingSchool of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China.
Yi WangSchool of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China.
Yabo WeiSchool of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China.
Xin GuoSchool of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China.
Xiaoyue LiangSchool of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China.
Xiaorong DengSchool of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China.
Lianfu ZhangSchool of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China.
Jian ZhangSchool of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China.ORCID 0000-0002-1273-7494

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High-level Talent Initiation Program of Shihezi University 2022ZK013High-level Talent Initiation Program of Shihezi University RCZK202355Key Laboratory for Nutrition and Safety of Xinjiang Specialty Foods, Shihezi City of Eighth Division 2022PT02Research Program of Shihezi University PYZK202405XPCC Guiding Science and Technology Program of China 2022DZ016XPCC Key areas Science and Technology Program of China 2023AB006-04
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Abstract

Ferritin, an emerging protein resource, has garnered significant attention in scientific research due to its biocompatibility and unique cavity structure capable of encapsulating bioactive compounds. This study aimed to optimize ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) for enhancing ferritin yield from northern pike liver byproducts and evaluate its potential as a nanocarrier for chlorogenic acid (CA). Through response surface methodology (RSM), the optimal UAE parameters were established as 200 W ultrasonic power, 1:3 solid-liquid ratio, and 25 min extraction time. Under these conditions, the ferritin extraction yield reached 139.46 mg/kg, representing a 4.02-fold increase compared to conventional methods (34.65 mg/mL). Electrophoretic analysis confirmed the electrophoretic purity of the extracted liver ferritin. Comprehensive characterization using UV-vis spectroscopy, FTIR, and fluorescence spectroscopy revealed preserved structural integrity of UAE-extracted ferritin. Homology modeling provided molecular insights into the ferritin architecture. Successful encapsulation of CA was achieved with an encapsulation efficiency of 13.25%, as quantified by HPLC. Analysis by DLS and ζ potential as well as TG and DSC showed that not only the thermal stability of CA was enhanced after ferritin encapsulation, but also that the ferritin remained stable with a cage-like structure. This investigation establishes UAE as an effective strategy for valorizing fish processing byproducts through high-yield ferritin extraction while demonstrating the protein's functional capacity as a nanocarrier for bioactive compound delivery. The findings highlight the dual advantage of sustainable resource utilization and advanced delivery system development through this biotechnological approach.

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Chlorogenic AcidFerritinsLiverAnimalsTemperatureUltrasonic WavesChlorogenic AcidFerritinsembedding propertieshomology modelingliver ferritinnorthern pike (Esox lucius)structural characterizationultrasound-assisted extraction

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PMID40363885
PMCPMC12073890

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