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

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Scientific Reports Pub Date : 2024-11-19 DOI:10.1038/s41598-024-79479-9

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

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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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通过蛋白质组分析深入了解蜜蜂无人驾驶幼虫（Apis mellifera）的营养价值。

人们对昆虫食品的兴趣和需求与日俱增。可食用昆虫富含蛋白质和其他营养物质，在日常饮食中具有重要价值。然而，它们的成分尚未完全定性。因此，本研究旨在利用复杂的样品制备技术和质谱技术，首次分析蜜蜂（Apis mellifera）无人机幼虫的定性蛋白质组。在幼虫体内共鉴定出 109 种蛋白质。其中，最多的蛋白质（38%）是酶。此外，我们还鉴定出了被认为是过敏原的蛋白质--食用昆虫后产生潜在危险的原因。分析结果可能表明，蜜蜂幼虫是一种富含蛋白质的产品，根据 1080 种肽鉴定出了 100 多种独特的蛋白质。酶表明幼虫正在密集发育。然而，除了营养丰富的化合物外，蜜蜂幼虫还含有危险的过敏原。蜜蜂幼虫的成分需要进一步检测，以使其食用安全。

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