Huiling Yan , Hongxu Chen , Juan Liu , Tian Yao , Mengying Xia , Qingxia Liao , Ludong Huang , Wanjie Li , Yu Song , Lianxin Peng , Jianglin Zhao , Liang Zou , Gang Zhao
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Abstract
γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA), a main inhibitory neurotransmitter, is essential for various biofunctions but is inadequately synthesized by the body. Tartary buckwheat (TB), with its medicinal and culinary uses, is a potential GABA source, yet its natural GABA content is low. Herein, the application of pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) led to a significant increase in GABA content, reaching 3.82 g kg−1 in PLP-treated germinated TB (PLP-GTB), which is a 9.67-fold increase compared to ungerminated TB (UTB). This elevation in GABA was associated with the activation of glutamate decarboxylase (GAD), an increase in the substrate glutamate (Glu), and the up-regulation of key gene expression (GAD, GS1/2 and GOGAT). Furthermore, PLP-GTB displayed the strongest inhibitory effect on angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity and exhibited the highest levels of DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging capabilities. Collectively, our findings present a strategy for GABA enrichment in TB, potentially enhancing its anti-hypertensive and antioxidant properties.
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The Journal of Cereal Science was established in 1983 to provide an International forum for the publication of original research papers of high standing covering all aspects of cereal science related to the functional and nutritional quality of cereal grains (true cereals - members of the Poaceae family and starchy pseudocereals - members of the Amaranthaceae, Chenopodiaceae and Polygonaceae families) and their products, in relation to the cereals used. The journal also publishes concise and critical review articles appraising the status and future directions of specific areas of cereal science and short communications that present news of important advances in research. The journal aims at topicality and at providing comprehensive coverage of progress in the field.