Influence of Chemical Species on Polyphenol–Protein Interactions Related to Wine Astringency

[EN]One of the most accepted mechanisms of astringency consists of the interaction between polyphenols and some specific salivary proteins. This work aims to obtain further insights into the mechanisms leading to a modulation of astringency elicited by polyphenols. The effect of the presence of diff...

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Authors: Ramos Pineda, Alba María, Carpenter, G. H., García Estévez, Ignacio, Escribano Bailón, María Teresa
Format: article
Status:Versión aceptada para publicación
Publication Date:2020
Country:España
Institution:Universidad de Salamanca (USAL)
Repository:GREDOS. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Salamanca
OAI Identifier:oai:gredos.usal.es:10366/168891
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10366/168891
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Astringency
Tannin
Wine
Salivary proteins
SDS−PAGE
Epithelial cell
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Summary:[EN]One of the most accepted mechanisms of astringency consists of the interaction between polyphenols and some specific salivary proteins. This work aims to obtain further insights into the mechanisms leading to a modulation of astringency elicited by polyphenols. The effect of the presence of different chemical species (present in food and beverages as food additives) on the polyphenol−protein interaction has been evaluated by means of techniques such as sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and cell cultures using a cell-based model of the oral epithelium. Results obtained showed that several chemicals, particularly sodium carbonate, seem to inhibit polyphenol binding to salivary proteins and to oral epithelium. These results point out that polyphenol−saliva protein interactions can be affected by some food additives, which can help to better understand changes in astringency perception.