Acessibilidade / Reportar erro

Freezing and frozen storage of aquatic products: mechanism and regulation of protein oxidation

Abstract

Freezing technology is currently an important preservation method for aquatic products. However, during the long-term freezing process proteins, which are the main components of muscle tissue, are inevitably exposed to an environment containing oxidative stress inducing changes in muscle protein structure. It leads to irreversible physical and chemical changes causing deterioration in the quality of aquatic products and reducing their nutritional value. Therefore, it is necessary clarify in depth to control oxidative damage of muscle during freezing and storage to gain more insight into the mechanisms of freezing-induced protein oxidation. The mechanism of protein oxidation in fish freezing, the effect of protein oxidation on fish quality, and the current regulatory methods for delaying protein oxidation were summarized in this paper review. The purpose is to provide a new research direction for the research and application of quality control in the process of fish frozen storage.

Keywords:
frozen storage; aquatic products; protein oxidation; nutritional quality; control measures

1 Introduction

China is a large producer and consumer of aquatic products. The protein content of aquatic products is high. The protein content of fish in general can reach 15% to 20%, and the protein content of shellfish is about 10%. It also contains various essential amino acids required by the human body, and is a high-quality food resource for animal protein (Li, 2018Li, J. (2018). Research progress on spoilage mechanism and preservation technology of marine fish. Journal of Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology, 18(5), 1-12.). Fish and other aquatic products are even healthier alternatives to red meat and fast-food products today (Tacon et al., 2020Tacon, A. G. J., Lemos, D., & Metian, M. (2020). Fish for health: improved nutritional quality of cultured fish for human consumption. Reviews in Fisheries Science & Aquaculture, 28(4), 449-458. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23308249.2020.1762163.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23308249.2020....
).

Protein is the main component in aquatic products, and it determines the quality characteristics and processing suitability of aquatic products. The quality of frozen aquatic products changes during processing, storage, transportation, and sales. The formation of ice crystals, protein denaturation and microbial action would lead to the deterioration of the quality of frozen aquatic products (Hu et al., 2018Hu, L., Ren, S., Shen, Q., Ye, X., Chen, J., & Ling, J. (2018). Protein oxidation and proteolysis during roasting and in vitro digestion of fish (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 98(14), 5344-5351. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.9075. PMid:29656426.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.9075...
). Lipids and protein oxidation are two important influencing factors. Lipids oxidation lead to discoloration of aquatic products and produce off-flavors and toxic substances (Bhat et al., 2018Bhat, Z. F., Morton, J. D., Mason, S. L., & Bekhit, A. (2018). Pulsed electric field: Role in protein digestion of beef Biceps femoris. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 50, 132-138. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2018.09.006.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2018.0...
); Protein oxidation causes protein cross-linking and aggregation, resulting in an increase in carbonyl and disulfide bonds, a decrease in active sulfhydryl groups, and a loss of functionality such as protein solubility. The changes in the spatial configuration and groups of these proteins affect the edible quality of aquatic products and the water-holding capacity of muscles (Zhu et al., 2022Zhu, X., Zhu, M., He, D., Li, X., Shi, L., Wang, L., Xu, J., Zheng, Y., & Yin, T. (2022). Cryoprotective roles of carboxymethyl chitosan during the frozen storage of surimi: protein structures, gel behaviors and edible qualities. Foods, 11(3), 356. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods11030356. PMid:35159506.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods11030356...
).

Based on databases such as Pub Med, Science Direct and Web of Science, the literature on protein oxidation research in the food field was mainly counted during the period from 2012 to 2022. The results showed that the research on protein oxidation was relatively weak compared with lipid oxidation, which has been intensively studied during the same period. At present, the research in the field of food protein oxidation is mainly focused on meat and meat products. In recent years, the related research on protein oxidation in aquatic products (fish, shrimp, crab, shellfish, etc.) tends to increase (Maeda et al., 2022Maeda, N., Dulko, D., Macierzanka, A., & Jungnickel, C. (2022). Analysis of the factors affecting static in vitro pepsinolysis of food proteins. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 27(4), 1260. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules27041260. PMid:35209049.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules27041...
). In view of this, this paper reviews the latest research progress on protein oxidation in aquatic products in terms of protein oxidation characterization and occurrence mechanism, quality regulation, etc., in order to provide theoretical support for the research and regulation of protein oxidation in aquatic products during freezing and frozen storage.

2 Mechanism of protein oxidation

Protein oxidation is a covalent modification change of proteins initiated directly by reactive free radicals or induced indirectly by oxidation by-products and belongs to the free radical chain reaction (Li et al., 2021aLi, D. Y., Tan, Z. F., Liu, Z. Q., Wu, C., Liu, H. L., Guo, C., & Zhou, D. Y. (2021a). Effect of hydroxyl radical induced oxidation on the physicochemical and gelling properties of shrimp myofibrillar protein and its mechanism. Food Chemistry, 351, 129344. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129344. PMid:33647688.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.202...
). Like the mechanism of lipid oxidation, protein oxidation includes three stages (chain initiation, transmission, and termination) (Hellwig, 2019Hellwig, M. (2019). The Chemistry of Protein Oxidation in Food. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 58(47), 16742-16763. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/anie.201814144. PMid:30919556.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/anie.201814144...
). Protein oxidation has little influence on the appearance and taste of food compared with lipid oxidation, leading to incomprehension and its main influencing factors are metal, oxygen and light induction, etc. Among them, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) are important factors causing oxidative damage to proteins, and lipid hydro peroxidation intermediates could also indirectly induce oxidation (Chen et al., 2022Chen, L. H., Jiao, D. X., Yu, X. N., Zhu, C., Sun, Y., Liu, M. H., & Liu, H. M. (2022). Effect of high pressure processing on the physicochemical and sensorial properties of scallop (Mizuhopecten yessoensis) during iced storage. International Journal of Food Science & Technology, 57(2), 1226-1236. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.15505.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.15505...
).

2.1 Mechanisms of protein oxidation

The process of protein oxidation begins with the production of O2 and hydroperoxides formed by free radicals such as hydroxyl radical OH • and superoxide anion radical (Zheng et al., 2022Zheng, Y., Zhang, L., Qiu, Z. H., Yu, Z., Shi, W. Z., & Wang, X. C. (2022). Comparison of oxidation extent, structural characteristics, and oxidation sites of myofibrillar protein affected by hydroxyl radicals and lipid-oxidizing system. Food Chemistry, 396, 133710. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133710. PMid:35872498.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.202...
). Therefore, the occurrence of protein oxidation requires reactive intermediates such as ROS and RNS, which have high reactivity and could be generated through various metabolic pathways, such as chemical toxicant and drug metabolism, cellular respiration, radiation, and light (Li et al., 2022Li, X., Deng, X., Guo, X., Wei, Y., Zhao, Y., Guo, X., Zhu, X., Zhang, J., & Hu, L. (2022). Two-dimensional gel analysis to investigate the effect of hydroxyl radical oxidation on freshness indicator protein of Coregonus peled during 4 degrees C storage. Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + Technologie, 158, 113147. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113147.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113...
). It has been pointed out that the oxidative modification of the biochemical and functional properties of rhubarb myofibrillar proteins by hydroxyl radicals generated from H2O2 oxidized solutions and hydroxyl radical-mediated protein oxidation is one of the most critical causes of the quality of rhubarb fish during processing and frozen storage (Priyadarshini et al., 2021Priyadarshini, M. B., Xavier, K. A. M., Dhanabalan, V., Nayak, B. B., & Balange, A. K. (2021). Development of ready-to-cook shrimp analogue from surimi: Effect of natural plant extracts on the chemical quality during refrigerated storage. Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + Technologie, 135, 110239. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110239.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110...
).

Lipid peroxidation is inevitable in the processing and storage of aquatic products, which will lead to the formation of many intermediates, such as alkyl radicals, alkyl peroxyls, active carbonyl compounds, hydroperoxides (Douny et al., 2015Douny, C., Tihon, A., Bayonnet, P., Brose, F., Degand, G., Rozet, E., Milet, J., Ribonnet, L., Lambin, L., Larondelle, Y., & Scippo, M.-L. (2015). Validation of the analytical procedure for the determination of malondialdehyde and three other aldehydes in vegetable oil using liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and application to linseed oil. Food Analytical Methods, 8(6), 1425-1435. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12161-014-0028-z.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12161-014-002...
). Meanwhile, hydroperoxides can react with proteins via the ε-amino pathway to form amide adducts. The reactive aldehydes produced by lipid peroxidation reactions are mainly α, β-unsaturated aldehydes, which have a strong ability to induce proteins. The following is a respectively description of photoinduced, metal, enzyme, and ice catalyzed protein oxidation.

2.2 Induction mechanism of protein oxidation

Light-induced protein oxidation

When the aquatic products are directly exposed to light during the sales process, consumers can see all their external appearance and features, which increases their desire to consume. This type of retailing can induce photo-oxidation of proteins, yet. Two main reactions are involved in the occurrence of protein photosensitized oxidation (Schoneich, 2020Schoneich, C. (2020). Photo-degradation of therapeutic proteins: mechanistic aspects. Pharmaceutical Research, 37(3), 45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11095-020-2763-8. PMid:32016661.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11095-020-276...
). The one is that proteins can be directly oxidized by UV radiation due to the absorption of color groups. Direct photochemistry is dominated by amino acid side chains. In addition, this mechanism can lead to electron transfer and hydrogen uptake in proteins, formatting of molecules in the excited state or radicals due to photoionization, which in turn can cause protein damage and changes in molecular characteristics. the other one is the single-linear oxygen-induced photooxidation. The reactive intermediates originating from single-linear oxygen interact with each other. Photosensitized oxidation induces protein modification, leading to solubility loss and discoloration. If the relative humidity is low, it promotes glycosylation of β-lactoglobulin and induces non-disulfide covalent cross-linking causing aggregation of insoluble fractions such as casein.

Metal-catalyzed protein oxidation

In addition to light-induced protein oxidation, aquatic products are also susceptible to the transition metal ions (Akagawa, 2021Akagawa, M. (2021). Protein carbonylation: molecular mechanisms, biological implications, and analytical approaches. Free Radical Research, 55(4), 307-320. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10715762.2020.1851027. PMid:33183115.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10715762.2020....
). Superoxide anions generated by various pro-oxidation reactions are readily changed to H2O2 by different methods, including spontaneous reactions (Trnkova et al., 2015Trnkova, L., Drsata, J., & Bousova, I. (2015). Oxidation as an important factor of protein damage: Implications for Maillard reaction. Journal of Biosciences, 40(2), 419-439. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12038-015-9523-7. PMid:25963268.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12038-015-952...
). In addition, the generation of chelated compounds is attributed to the binding of metal ions in the reduced state to amino acid residues at the metal binding sites of proteins and enzymes. The generated chelated compounds react with H2O2 to form highly reactive hydroxyl radicals. Subsequently, hydroxyl radicals are particularly prone to attack amino acids located at (or near) metal binding sites and further lead to the formation of carbonyl derivatives (Halliwell et al., 2021Halliwell, B., Adhikary, A., Dingfelder, M., & Dizdaroglu, M. (2021). Hydroxyl radical is a significant player in oxidative DNA damage in vivo. Chemical Society Reviews, 50(15), 8355-8360. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/D1CS00044F. PMid:34128512.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/D1CS00044F...
).

In the case of iron-catalyzed oxidation of lysine residues, for example, after Fe3+ reduction to Fe2+, iron binds to proteins to form complexes. Hydrogen peroxide produced by oxygen reduction can bind to Fe2+ complexes. Meantime, electrons bind to Fe3+, leading to the regeneration of Fe2+. In addition, the ε-amino is converted to an imine, degradation of imide derivatives and the release of ammonia and Fe2+ subsequently produces an aldehyde derivative. Amino acids located in the myosin tail of silver carp fillets were found to be highly susceptible to oxidation, while the gill-cutting halo method was found to be more susceptible to oxidation in vitro due to structural disruptions caused by the stress response (Zhang et al., 2021Zhang, L., Li, Q., Hong, H., & Luo, Y. (2021). Tracking structural modifications and oxidative status of myofibrillar proteins from silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) fillets treated by different stunning methods and in vitro oxidizing conditions. Food Chemistry, 365, 130510. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130510. PMid:34252620.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.202...
). Moreover, it was also demonstrated that the addition of hydrogen peroxide and iron to chopped rainbow trout heads induced protein oxidation (Kvangarsnes et al., 2021Kvangarsnes, K., Kendler, S., Rustad, T., & Aas, G. H. (2021). Induced oxidation and addition of antioxidant before enzymatic hydrolysis of heads of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - effect on the resulting oil and protein fraction. Heliyon, 7(4), e06816. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06816. PMid:33997377.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021...
).

Enzyme-catalyzed protein oxidation

To exclude non-enzymatic oxidation, the other is an enzyme-induced pathway. Typically, this process is divided into two parts, one is the production of reactive free radicals and the other is the action on proteins (Wu et al., 2022Wu, T., Liu, C., & Hu, X. (2022). Enzymatic synthesis, characterization and properties of the protein-polysaccharide conjugate: a review. Food Chemistry, 372, 131332. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131332. PMid:34818742.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.202...
). In addition, Liu et al. (2022a)Liu, Y., Zhang, L., Gao, S., Bao, Y., Tan, Y., Luo, Y., Li, X., & Hong, H. (2022a). Effect of protein oxidation in meat and exudates on the water holding capacity in bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) subjected to frozen storage. Food Chemistry, 370, 131079. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131079. PMid:34788946.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.202...
applied proteomic analysis to demonstrate that enzymes in exudate are important for protein oxidation in thawed bighead carp fillets. The results showed that many enzymes were present in the exudate, but there were few enzymes with antioxidant capacity.

Determination of lipid oxidation in emulsions

On the other hand, there is ice induced protein oxidation, which generates ice crystals due to temperature changes during frozen storage. The effect will be different at different temperatures and times, and will vary with the characteristics of the raw material itself. Aquatic products are usually placed in frozen storage at temperatures of -10 °C to -30 °C, while some of the more valuable foods, such as tuna, usually require storage temperatures of -60°C or lower. After freezing, the extracellular solution of the muscle cell crystallizes first, and once ice crystals form outside the cell, there is an osmotic pressure across the cell membrane, and in order to reach equilibrium again, the cell becomes dehydrated. The solute is concentrated or the cell freezes, and these changes during freezing depend mainly on the freezing rate and the permeability of the membrane to water. Ice crystal growth during storage can lead to physical damage, while temperature fluctuations also accelerate the recrystallization process. Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of ice crystals in muscle foods during freezing.

Figure 1
Schematic diagram of ice crystals of muscle food during frozen storage (a) ice crystal formation during freezing; (b) recrystallization during frozen storage (Bao et al., 2021Bao, Y., Ertbjerg, P., Estevez, M., Yuan, L., & Gao, R. C. (2021). Freezing of meat and aquatic food: Underlying mechanisms and implications on protein oxidation. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 20(6), 5548-5569. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12841. PMid:34564951.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.1284...
).

Ice crystal formation itself may not cause serious damage to the thawed muscle structure, but it can increase the volume of the muscle cells (myofibrils), resulting in distortion. After thawing, water is present in liquid form and myosin heads are bound to actin filaments, forming rigid bonds. After freezing, if the freezing rate is too low, most of the water forms ice crystals outside the cell and the muscle fibers are compressed, leading to distortion of the myosin heads (Bao et al., 2021Bao, Y., Ertbjerg, P., Estevez, M., Yuan, L., & Gao, R. C. (2021). Freezing of meat and aquatic food: Underlying mechanisms and implications on protein oxidation. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 20(6), 5548-5569. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12841. PMid:34564951.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.1284...
). Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of the mechanical deformation of the muscle protein structure in the frozen state.

Figure 2
Schematic diagram of mechanical deformation of muscle protein structure under freezing condition (Bao et al., 2021Bao, Y., Ertbjerg, P., Estevez, M., Yuan, L., & Gao, R. C. (2021). Freezing of meat and aquatic food: Underlying mechanisms and implications on protein oxidation. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 20(6), 5548-5569. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12841. PMid:34564951.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.1284...
).

In general, solutes are not incorporated into the ice crystals, they are concentrated in representative crystals and liquids. Differences in freezing rates result in different degrees of proton trapping by ice crystals. Hence, the ambient pH may affect protein denaturation to a greater extent during slow freezing. At the same time, the formation of ice crystals increases the concentration of solutes and dissolved air. At low temperatures, the solubility of oxygen increases, at which point it can be assumed that the freezing process accelerates oxidation. When the ability to freeze exceeds its solubility, bubbles form at the interface of the ice and quasi-liquid layers. Water to ice generates local pressure due to volume increase due to density reduction. There are many non-polar groups in proteins and hydrophobic forces make the natural protein structure more stable. As the temperature drops, the conformational entropy of the protein exceeds the stable hydrophobic effect and therefore unfolds at low temperatures. The freezing denaturation of proteins is related to nonpolar groups, water specificity and strongly temperature dependent interactions (Domínguez et al., 2021Domínguez, R., Pateiro, M., Munekata, P. E. S., Zhang, W., Garcia-Oliveira, P., Carpena, M., Prieto, M. A., Bohrer, B., & Lorenzo, J. M. (2021). Protein oxidation in muscle foods: a comprehensive review. Antioxidants, 11(1), 60. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antiox11010060. PMid:35052564.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antiox11010060...
).

3 The effect of protein oxidation on the quality of aquatic products

Protein oxidation during storage of aquatic products is one of the main causes of reduced freshness of raw materials and spoilage of products, which affects the quality of aquatic foods in several ways, adversely affecting both color stability and textural properties during refrigeration. The metabolism of amino acids may be altered when amino acid side chains are modified by reactive oxygen species (Soladoye et al., 2015Soladoye, O. P., Juarez, M. L., Aalhus, J. L., Shand, P., & Estevez, M. (2015). Protein oxidation in processed meat: mechanisms and potential implications on human health. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 14(2), 106-122. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12127. PMid:33401805.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.1212...
). In addition, oxidized proteins and protein-derived end products contribute to disease production, potential induction, carcinogenic, and neurotoxic activities that impair human health (Ahmad et al., 2020Ahmad, M. I., Ijaz, M. U., Haq, I. U., & Li, C. (2020). The role of meat protein in generation of oxidative stress and pathophysiology of metabolic syndromes. Food Science of Animal Resources, 40(1), 1-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.5851/kosfa.2019.e96. PMid:31970326.
http://dx.doi.org/10.5851/kosfa.2019.e96...
).

3.1 Color

Protein oxidation is generally considered to have a direct effect on the color of aquatic products (Wang et al., 2021aWang, B., Li, F. F., Pan, N., Kong, B. H., & Xia, X. F. (2021a). Effect of ice structuring protein on the quality of quick-frozen patties subjected to multiple freeze-thaw cycles. Meat Science, 172, 108335. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2020.108335. PMid:33059179.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2020...
). Myoglobin is a globular protein that is highly susceptible to oxidation showing a brown oxidized state. The oxidation of ferrous myoglobin (Fe2+) to high iron myoglobin (Fe3+) also causes discoloration of livestock meat, aquatic muscle, and their products. Myoglobin in fish is more susceptible to oxidation than myoglobin in mammals, and this oxidation process causes the aquatic products to change from bright red to dark brown, with a decrease in the color indicator red (a* value) and an increase in yellow (b* value) (Wang et al., 2021bWang, Z., Tu, J., Zhou, H., Lu, A., & Xu, B. (2021b). A comprehensive insight into the effects of microbial spoilage, myoglobin autoxidation, lipid oxidation, and protein oxidation on the discoloration of rabbit meat during retail display. Meat Science, 172, 108359. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2020.108359. PMid:33160212.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2020...
; Xia et al., 2021Xia, C., Wen, P., Yuan, Y., Yu, X., Chen, Y., Xu, H., Cui, G., & Wang, J. (2021). Effect of roasting temperature on lipid and protein oxidation and amino acid residue side chain modification of beef patties. RSC Advances, 11(35), 21629-21641. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/D1RA03151A. PMid:35478790.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/D1RA03151A...
).

Lin et al. (2021)Lin, H. M., Qi, X. E., Shui, S. S., Benjakul, S., Aubourg, S. P., & Zhang, B. (2021). Label-free proteomic analysis revealed the mechanisms of protein oxidation induced by hydroxyl radicals in whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) muscle. Food & Function, 12(10), 4337-4348. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/D1FO00380A. PMid:33881120.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/D1FO00380A...
investigated the oxidative of hydroxyl radicals muscle proteins in peeled South American white shrimp. Higher concentrations of hydroxyl radicals had a negative impact on color and elasticity compared to the control group, due to the attack of active hydroxyl radicals on fragile amino acids, protein structures and conformations, which were responsible for the reduction of oxidative-treated shrimp and the stability of proteins. The oxidation state of myoglobin (protein oxidation measured as total carbonyl group) under the myoglobin oxidation is consistent with the artificial sensory and electronic sensory of surimi products (Carvalho et al., 2019Carvalho, F. A. L., Lorenzo, J. M., Pateiro, M., Bermudez, R., Purrinos, L., & Trindade, M. A. (2019). Effect of guarana (Paullinia cupana) seed and pitanga (Eugenia uniflora L.) leaf extracts on lamb burgers with fat replacement by chia oil emulsion during shelf life storage at 2 °C. Food Research International, 125, 108554. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2019.108554. PMid:31554074.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2019...
). In addition, oxidation of myofibrillar proteins also causes color changes in protein gels and reduces the whiteness of the gel, which is related to the carbonylation process.

3.2 Texture

Textural changes in aquatic products are directly related to protein oxidation and degradation. Postmortem tissue protein degradation is an important process in meat tenderization and is the main mechanism for becoming tenderized after aging at refrigeration temperatures (4-8 °C). Protein hydrolytic enzymes tenderize muscle tissue, especially calpain (Hematyar et al., 2019Hematyar, N., Rustad, T., Sampels, S., & Kastrup Dalsgaard, T. (2019). Relationship between lipid and protein oxidation in fish. Aquaculture Research, 50(5), 1393-1403. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/are.14012.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/are.14012...
). The relationship between product tenderness and proteolytic enzyme activity depends on the degree of oxidation, with excessive oxidation resulting in a more compact protein structure; moderate oxidation results in protein unfolding and easier enzymatic breakdown of structural proteins. The increase in the hardness and elasticity of aquatic products is usually due to increased protein cross-linked structures and decreased protein hydrolase activity (Bao & Ertbjerg, 2019Bao, Y., & Ertbjerg, P. (2019). Effects of protein oxidation on the texture and water-holding of meat: a review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 59(22), 3564-3578. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2018.1498444. PMid:30040449.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2018....
).

Protein oxidation (significant increase in free radical and carbonyl content) and degradation (increase in TCA soluble peptides and myogenic fiber fragmentation index) contribute to the reduction of firmness, elasticity, chewiness, and recoverability of ready-to-eat shrimp during storage, reducing their quality. (Li et al., 2020aLi, D. Y., Liu, Z. Q., Liu, B., Qi, Y., Liu, Y. X., Liu, X. Y., Qin, L., Zhou, D. Y., & Shahidi, F. (2020a). Effect of protein oxidation and degradation on texture deterioration of ready-to-eat shrimps during storage. Journal of Food Science, 85(9), 2673-2680. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.15370. PMid:32790209.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.1537...
). To assess the effect of protein oxidation on fish texture during frozen storage, Lu et al. (2021)Lu, H., Liang, Y. H., Zhang, L. T., & Shi, J. (2021). Modeling relationship between protein oxidation and denaturation and texture, moisture loss of bighead carp (Aristichthys Nobilis) during frozen storage. Journal of Food Science, 86(10), 4430-4443. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.15920. PMid:34549430.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.1592...
found that there was a linear relationship between protein oxidation (salt-soluble protein, total sulfhydryl, disulfide, carbonyl content and Ca2+-ATPase activity) and texture (firmness) of bighead carp fillets.

3.3 Water holding capacity

Another important property of proteins in aquatic products is the water holding capacity, a parameter that is related to qualitative changes. Most of the water in aquatic products is held in the myogenic fibril matrix (composed of actin and myosin), therefore, changes in myogenic fibril volume were proposed to explain the relationship between water holding capacity and protein oxidation (Wang et al., 2018Wang, W., Wang, J., Jiang, Y., Yi, S., & Li, J. (2018). Effect of hydrolyzed protein from grass carp’s viscera on water-holding capacity of Penaeus vannamei’s shrimps. Journal of Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology, 18(11), 159-167.). Due to the carbonylation process, oxidative modifications can lead to changes in protein charge involving histidine, lysine, and arginine residues (positively charged forms), which lose their positive charge upon oxidation and lead to an increase in net negative charge. This in turn increases the electrostatic repulsion between myofilaments, the swelling pressure and volume of myogenic fibers, and contributes to an increase in the water retention capacity of the muscular system (Wanzhu et al., 2018Wanzhu, L., Qi, L., Yan, Z., & Pengcheng, W. (2018). Relationship between protein oxidation and water holding capacity of yak meat under freeze-thaw cycles. Food Science, China, 39(2), 14-19.). Similar to protein hydrolysis, moderate oxidation facilitates ordered protein interactions and thus enhances protein function, whereas excessive oxidation promotes protein aggregation and reduces functional properties of proteins (Jiang et al., 2019Jiang, Q. Q., Nakazawa, N., Hu, Y. Q., Osako, K., & Okazaki, E. (2019). Microstructural modification and its effect on the quality attributes of frozen-thawed bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) meat during salting. Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + Technologie, 100, 213-219. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2018.10.070.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2018.10....
). Liu et al. (2022b)Liu, Y., Zhang, L., Gao, S., Zheng, Y., Tan, Y., Luo, Y., Li, X., & Hong, H. (2022b). Proteomic analysis of exudates in thawed fillets of bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) to understand their role in oxidation of myofibrillar proteins. Food Research International, 151, 110869. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110869. PMid:34980404.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2021...
investigated the effect of protein oxidation on the water holding capacity of frozen bighead carp fillets, and the centrifugal loss of fillets increased from 13.17% to 26.50% with increasing freezing time, and the decrease in water holding capacity could be explained by the following reasons.: crystallization, recrystallization-induced deformation of myofibrils (see 1.1) and protein oxidation (increase in carbonyl content, decrease in maximum fluorescence intensity and sulfhydryl content) changing the conformation and polarity of the protein.

3.4 Texture

Protein oxidation also affects protein solubility, gelation, and emulsification properties (Zhang et al., 2020Zhang, L., Li, Q., Hong, H., & Luo, Y. (2020). Prevention of protein oxidation and enhancement of gel properties of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) surimi by addition of protein hydrolysates derived from surimi processing by-products. Food Chemistry, 316, 126343. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126343. PMid:32045816.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.202...
). Excessive oxidation leads to a decrease in protein solubility, while moderate oxidation facilitates a uniformly distributed dense network and improves protein gelation and emulsification properties. Bao & Ertbjerg (2019)Bao, Y., & Ertbjerg, P. (2019). Effects of protein oxidation on the texture and water-holding of meat: a review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 59(22), 3564-3578. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2018.1498444. PMid:30040449.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2018....
investigated that the dynamic rheological properties of myogenic fibrin change with protein oxidation and that physicochemical changes (mainly disulfide bond formation) contribute to the enhancement of the gel network structure during thermal gelation. The effect of protein oxidation on the quality of aquatic products such as color, texture, water-holding capacity, and digestibility is beneficial and detrimental, depending on the degree of protein oxidation. Table 1 collected the effects on the quality of aquatic products under different oxidation systems in recent years at home and abroad.

Table 1
Effect of protein oxidation on the quality of aquatic products.

4 Regulatory measures for protein oxidation of frozen aquatic products

In recent years, research on aquatic product quality improvement and its applications have been continuously reported, especially measures to regulate the freshness and improve the shelf life. Active coating technologies, antioxidants, packaging methods and high-pressure radio frequency have been used to improve the quality and shelf life of aquatic products (Lira et al., 2021Lira, G. M., Lopez, A. M. Q., Nanes, G. M. D., Silva, F. G. C., & do Nascimento, T. G. (2021). The effect of herbal salt as a natural antioxidant in preserving fish during freezing storage. Food Science and Technology (Campinas), 41, 539-548.).

4.1 Addition of antioxidants

Yu et al. (2022c)Yu, M. M., Fan, Y. C., Xu, S. J., Liu, Y. X., Wu, Z. X., Zhou, D. Y., & Zhu, B. W. (2022c). Effects of antioxidants on the texture and protein quality of ready-to-eat abalone muscles during storage. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 108, 108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104456.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2022.10...
investigated the effect of oxidation on protein digestion and transport in cooked abalone muscle, using for the first time a combination of simulated digestion and an Evert-rat-intestinal-cyst model, where the addition of bamboo leaf antioxidants attenuated heat treatment-induced increases in protein oxidation, aggregation, and hydrophobicity, thereby improving the digestibility and transport levels of abalone muscle proteins. The addition of different concentrations and types of antioxidants would have different effects. Li et al. (2020b)Li, X., Liu, C., Wang, J., Li, W., Lin, B., Zhu, W., Xu, Y., Yi, S., Mi, H., & Li, J. (2020b). Tea polyphenols affect oxidative modification and solution stability of myofibrillar protein from grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus). Food Biophysics, 15(4), 397-408. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11483-020-09635-x.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11483-020-096...
investigated the oxidative modification of MPs in grass carp, and the addition of low concentrations (5 and 10 μ mol/g protein) of tea polyphenols (TP) effectively inhibited carbonyl formation, loss of sulfhydryl and α-helix conformations, and hydroxyl radical-induced changes in the tertiary structure of myofibrillar The addition of high concentrations (10 μ mol/g protein) of TP was more effective in preventing oxidation-induced cross-linking or aggregation of myosin heavy chains and actin, and improved gel hardness and gel strength.

4.2 Plant extract addition

Plant extract is a product formed by selecting a suitable extractant and combining physical and chemical extraction methods to obtain and concentrate one or more active ingredients in plants. (Ferraz et al., 2022Ferraz, C. A., Pastorinho, M. R., Palmeira-de-Oliveira, A., & Sousa, A. C. (2022). Ecotoxicity of plant extracts and essential oils: a review. Environmental Pollution, 292(Pt B), 118319. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118319. PMid:34656680.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021....
). It can be widely used in pharmaceutical, food, daily chemical, and other industries (Al-Hijazeen, 2022Al-Hijazeen, M. (2022). The combination effect of adding rosemary extract and oregano essential oil on ground chicken meat quality. Food Science and Technology (Campinas), 42, e57120. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/fst.57120.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/fst.57120...
).

The alcoholic extract of lime peel can significantly reduce peroxides, total volatile basic nitrogen, and free fatty acids in frozen rainbow trout in vacuum packaging (Mayeli et al., 2019Mayeli, M., Mehdizadeh, T., Tajik, H., Esmaeli, F., & Langroodi, A. M. (2019). Combined impacts of zein coating enriched with methanolic and ethanolic extracts of sour orange peel and vacuum packing on the shelf life of refrigerated rainbow trout. Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 34(6), 460-470. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ffj.3527.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ffj.3527...
). The use of different processing methods (e.g., edible coatings and plant extracts) and appropriate combinations of these agents can extend shelf life. Addition of plant extracts can improve sensory attributes (e.g., flavor, taste, and color), as well as antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. The solubility, sulfhydryl content and Ca2+-ATPase activity of MPs in fish fillet were increased, carbonyl content and surface hydrophobicity were significantly reduced after the compound coating treatment, and the secondary structure of proteins was more complete (Damerau et al., 2020Damerau, A., Kakko, T., Tian, Y., Tuomasjukka, S., Sandell, M., Hopia, A., & Yang, B. R. (2020). Effect of supercritical CO2 plant extract and berry press cakes on stability and consumer acceptance of frozen Baltic herring (Clupea harengus membras) mince. Food Chemistry, 332, 127385. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127385. PMid:32623125.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.202...
). The sodium metabisulfite and plant extract group was more effective than the single plant extract group in retarding melanin in shrimp, inhibiting microbial spoilage and available to act as a natural alternative to synthetic anti-melanin agents for controlling shrimp melanosis (Priyadarshini et al., 2021Priyadarshini, M. B., Xavier, K. A. M., Dhanabalan, V., Nayak, B. B., & Balange, A. K. (2021). Development of ready-to-cook shrimp analogue from surimi: Effect of natural plant extracts on the chemical quality during refrigerated storage. Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + Technologie, 135, 110239. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110239.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110...
). Table 2 summarized the domestic and international studies on the application of plant extracts in aquatic products.

Table 2
Application of plant extracts in aquatic products.

4.3 Application of other methods

Fish pretreated during cold chain transportation has a longer shelf life than freshly slaughtered fish. Insufficient slaughter and bleeding can lead to blood accumulation in the fillet, affecting the organoleptic quality and shelf life of the fish. Therefore, bleeding treatment after slaughter can be an important component of pretreated fish to prolong the freshness of the fish (Huang et al., 2021Huang, H., Wang, L., Xiong, G., Shi, L., Li, X., Ding, A., Qiao, Y., Yang, Y., & Wu, W. (2021). Influence of bleeding on myoglobin and meat quality changes of Channel catfish muscle during freeze-thaw cycles. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 45(10). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.15877.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.15877...
). The Ultra High Pressure (UHP) technique also inhibits lipid oxidation, protein oxidation and degradation in blackfish fish during refrigeration and maintains fish and myogenic fibrous protein structure and improves surimi gel properties (Qiaoyu et al., 2022Qiaoyu, L., Zeqian, L., Xiaomei, C., Junwen, C., Junshi, W., Haiguang, C., & Xiaofang, Z. (2022). Characterization of structures and gel properties of ultra-high-pressure treated-myofibrillar protein extracted from mud carp (Cirrhinus molitorella) and quality characteristics of heat-induced sausage products. Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + Technologie, 165, 113691.). Studies on cod protein by comparing with conventional heat treatments (baking and steaming) have shown that UHP can improve the quality of fish products such as cod by increasing the content of soluble protein nitrogen and avoiding quality deterioration and protein oxidation during heat treatment (Zhang et al., 2019Zhang, Y., Bi, Y., Wang, Q., Cheng, K.-W., & Chen, F. (2019). Application of high pressure processing to improve digestibility, reduce allergenicity, and avoid protein oxidation in cod (Gadus morhua). Food Chemistry, 298, 125087. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125087. PMid:31272052.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.201...
). Different packaging materials and methods have impact on the quality of fish products; the smoking process and proper packaging methods can protect fish lipids and polyunsaturated fatty acids from oxidation, and vacuum packaging and gas conditioning ensure microbiological quality and protein and lipid stability to extend the shelf life of smoked fish (Popelka et al., 2021Popelka, P., Šuleková, M., Jevinová, P., Semjon, B., Hudáková, T., Klempová, T., Čertík, M., Roba, P., & Várady, M. (2021). Influence of smoking and packaging methods on physicochemical and microbiological quality of smoked mackerel (Scomber scombrus). Acta Veterinaria Brno, 90(1), 117-124. http://dx.doi.org/10.2754/avb202190010117.
http://dx.doi.org/10.2754/avb20219001011...
). The use of biodegradable packaging materials for the preservation of aquatic products improves product shelf life by reducing lipid oxidation and protein oxidation and inhibiting microorganisms through oxygen isolation. Freezing as a common means of preserving aquatic products can be combined with different packaging methods and different materials for product freshness and quality preservation in the future (Hojatoleslami et al., 2022Hojatoleslami, M., Ahari, H., Larijani, K., & Sharifan, A. (2022). Preservation effect of Lippia citriodora and Laurus nobilis nanoemulsions incorporated with polylactic acid composite film for rainbow trout fillet packaging. Food Science and Technology (Campinas), 42, 42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/fst.83921.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/fst.83921...
).

5 Conclusions

During the freezing process of aquatic products, ice crystal growth and protein denaturation would induce protein oxidation, which cause physical and chemical properties, functional properties, and nutritional quality. At present, there are three ways to improve product quality: first, pretreatment and storage, second, adding necessary antioxidants, and third, using effective packaging materials and methods, which can improve the oxidation stability of aquatic products, improve product quality, and prolong their shelf life.

The conversion of sulfhydryl groups into disulfide bonds during protein oxidation can be used as one of the indicators of protein oxidation. For this reason, it is worthwhile to investigate whether there is a certain protein change that can be used to indicate freshness of aquatic products. By exploring the interactions and molecular consequences of lipid and protein oxidation products, applying new analytical techniques to dig deeper into the extent of protein oxidation from amino acid study sites, and assisting new physical techniques such as microwave technology, irradiation technology, ultrasonic impregnation thawing, and plant composite film packaging to improve the shelf life of aquatic foods. In summary, an in-depth description of the protein oxidation mechanism during freezing will help to better control the oxidative damage of aquatic products and improve product quality.

Acknowledgements

This study was supported by grant from National Key R&D Program of China (2018YFD0901006).

  • Practical Application: Aquatic food processing and regulation.

References

  • Ahmad, M. I., Ijaz, M. U., Haq, I. U., & Li, C. (2020). The role of meat protein in generation of oxidative stress and pathophysiology of metabolic syndromes. Food Science of Animal Resources, 40(1), 1-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.5851/kosfa.2019.e96 PMid:31970326.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.5851/kosfa.2019.e96
  • Akagawa, M. (2021). Protein carbonylation: molecular mechanisms, biological implications, and analytical approaches. Free Radical Research, 55(4), 307-320. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10715762.2020.1851027 PMid:33183115.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10715762.2020.1851027
  • Al-Hijazeen, M. (2022). The combination effect of adding rosemary extract and oregano essential oil on ground chicken meat quality. Food Science and Technology (Campinas), 42, e57120. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/fst.57120
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/fst.57120
  • Bao, Y., & Ertbjerg, P. (2019). Effects of protein oxidation on the texture and water-holding of meat: a review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 59(22), 3564-3578. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2018.1498444 PMid:30040449.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2018.1498444
  • Bao, Y., Ertbjerg, P., Estevez, M., Yuan, L., & Gao, R. C. (2021). Freezing of meat and aquatic food: Underlying mechanisms and implications on protein oxidation. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 20(6), 5548-5569. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12841 PMid:34564951.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12841
  • Bhat, Z. F., Morton, J. D., Mason, S. L., & Bekhit, A. (2018). Pulsed electric field: Role in protein digestion of beef Biceps femoris. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 50, 132-138. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2018.09.006
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2018.09.006
  • Calvo, M. M., Tzamourani, A., & Martinez-Alvarez, O. (2021). Halophytes as a potential source of melanosis-inhibiting compounds. Mechanism of inhibition of a characterized polyphenol extract of purslane (Portulaca oleracea). Food Chemistry, 355, 129649. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129649 PMid:33799263.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129649
  • Carvalho, F. A. L., Lorenzo, J. M., Pateiro, M., Bermudez, R., Purrinos, L., & Trindade, M. A. (2019). Effect of guarana (Paullinia cupana) seed and pitanga (Eugenia uniflora L.) leaf extracts on lamb burgers with fat replacement by chia oil emulsion during shelf life storage at 2 °C. Food Research International, 125, 108554. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2019.108554 PMid:31554074.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2019.108554
  • Chen, L. H., Jiao, D. X., Yu, X. N., Zhu, C., Sun, Y., Liu, M. H., & Liu, H. M. (2022). Effect of high pressure processing on the physicochemical and sensorial properties of scallop (Mizuhopecten yessoensis) during iced storage. International Journal of Food Science & Technology, 57(2), 1226-1236. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.15505
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.15505
  • Damerau, A., Kakko, T., Tian, Y., Tuomasjukka, S., Sandell, M., Hopia, A., & Yang, B. R. (2020). Effect of supercritical CO2 plant extract and berry press cakes on stability and consumer acceptance of frozen Baltic herring (Clupea harengus membras) mince. Food Chemistry, 332, 127385. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127385 PMid:32623125.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127385
  • Deng, X., Lei, Y. D., Liu, J., Zhang, J., & Qin, J. (2019). Biochemical changes of Coregonus peled myofibrillar proteins isolates as affected by HRGS oxidation system. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 43(2), e12710. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfbc.12710 PMid:31353664.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfbc.12710
  • Domínguez, R., Pateiro, M., Munekata, P. E. S., Zhang, W., Garcia-Oliveira, P., Carpena, M., Prieto, M. A., Bohrer, B., & Lorenzo, J. M. (2021). Protein oxidation in muscle foods: a comprehensive review. Antioxidants, 11(1), 60. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antiox11010060 PMid:35052564.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antiox11010060
  • Douny, C., Tihon, A., Bayonnet, P., Brose, F., Degand, G., Rozet, E., Milet, J., Ribonnet, L., Lambin, L., Larondelle, Y., & Scippo, M.-L. (2015). Validation of the analytical procedure for the determination of malondialdehyde and three other aldehydes in vegetable oil using liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and application to linseed oil. Food Analytical Methods, 8(6), 1425-1435. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12161-014-0028-z
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12161-014-0028-z
  • Dzydzan, O., Brodyak, I., Strugala-Danak, P., Strach, A., Kucharska, A. Z., Gabrielska, J., & Sybirna, N. (2022). Biological activity of extracts of red and yellow fruits of Cornus mas L.-an in vitro evaluation of antioxidant activity, inhibitory activity against alpha-glucosidase, acetylcholinesterase, and binding capacity to human serum albumin. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 27(7), 2244. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules27072244 PMid:35408646.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules27072244
  • Ferraz, C. A., Pastorinho, M. R., Palmeira-de-Oliveira, A., & Sousa, A. C. (2022). Ecotoxicity of plant extracts and essential oils: a review. Environmental Pollution, 292(Pt B), 118319. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118319 PMid:34656680.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118319
  • Halliwell, B., Adhikary, A., Dingfelder, M., & Dizdaroglu, M. (2021). Hydroxyl radical is a significant player in oxidative DNA damage in vivo. Chemical Society Reviews, 50(15), 8355-8360. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/D1CS00044F PMid:34128512.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/D1CS00044F
  • Hellwig, M. (2019). The Chemistry of Protein Oxidation in Food. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 58(47), 16742-16763. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/anie.201814144 PMid:30919556.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/anie.201814144
  • Hematyar, N., Rustad, T., Sampels, S., & Kastrup Dalsgaard, T. (2019). Relationship between lipid and protein oxidation in fish. Aquaculture Research, 50(5), 1393-1403. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/are.14012
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/are.14012
  • Hojatoleslami, M., Ahari, H., Larijani, K., & Sharifan, A. (2022). Preservation effect of Lippia citriodora and Laurus nobilis nanoemulsions incorporated with polylactic acid composite film for rainbow trout fillet packaging. Food Science and Technology (Campinas), 42, 42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/fst.83921
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/fst.83921
  • Hu, L., Ren, S., Shen, Q., Ye, X., Chen, J., & Ling, J. (2018). Protein oxidation and proteolysis during roasting and in vitro digestion of fish (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 98(14), 5344-5351. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.9075 PMid:29656426.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.9075
  • Huang, H., Wang, L., Xiong, G., Shi, L., Li, X., Ding, A., Qiao, Y., Yang, Y., & Wu, W. (2021). Influence of bleeding on myoglobin and meat quality changes of Channel catfish muscle during freeze-thaw cycles. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 45(10). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.15877
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.15877
  • Ji, W., Bao, Y., Wang, K., Yin, L., & Zhou, P. (2021). Protein changes in shrimp (Metapenaeus ensis) frozen stored at different temperatures and the relation to water-holding capacity. International Journal of Food Science & Technology, 56(8), 3924-3937. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.15009
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.15009
  • Jiang, Q. Q., Nakazawa, N., Hu, Y. Q., Osako, K., & Okazaki, E. (2019). Microstructural modification and its effect on the quality attributes of frozen-thawed bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) meat during salting. Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + Technologie, 100, 213-219. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2018.10.070
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2018.10.070
  • Kvangarsnes, K., Kendler, S., Rustad, T., & Aas, G. H. (2021). Induced oxidation and addition of antioxidant before enzymatic hydrolysis of heads of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - effect on the resulting oil and protein fraction. Heliyon, 7(4), e06816. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06816 PMid:33997377.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06816
  • Li, D. Y., Liu, Z. Q., Liu, B., Qi, Y., Liu, Y. X., Liu, X. Y., Qin, L., Zhou, D. Y., & Shahidi, F. (2020a). Effect of protein oxidation and degradation on texture deterioration of ready-to-eat shrimps during storage. Journal of Food Science, 85(9), 2673-2680. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.15370 PMid:32790209.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.15370
  • Li, X., Liu, C., Wang, J., Li, W., Lin, B., Zhu, W., Xu, Y., Yi, S., Mi, H., & Li, J. (2020b). Tea polyphenols affect oxidative modification and solution stability of myofibrillar protein from grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus). Food Biophysics, 15(4), 397-408. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11483-020-09635-x
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11483-020-09635-x
  • Li, X., Liu, C., Wang, J., Zhou, K., Yi, S., Zhu, W., Xu, Y., Lin, H., & Li, J. (2020c). Effect of hydroxyl radicals on biochemical and functional characteristics of myofibrillar protein from large yellow croaker (Pseudosciaena crocea). Journal of Food Biochemistry, 44(1), e13084. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfbc.13084 PMid:31642545.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfbc.13084
  • Li, D. Y., Tan, Z. F., Liu, Z. Q., Wu, C., Liu, H. L., Guo, C., & Zhou, D. Y. (2021a). Effect of hydroxyl radical induced oxidation on the physicochemical and gelling properties of shrimp myofibrillar protein and its mechanism. Food Chemistry, 351, 129344. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129344 PMid:33647688.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129344
  • Li, J. (2018). Research progress on spoilage mechanism and preservation technology of marine fish. Journal of Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology, 18(5), 1-12.
  • Li, Y., Du, F., Song, S., Li, S., Yang, X., & Yi, S. (2021b). Effects of phenolic compounds from blueberry leaves on the thermal decomposition of trimethylamine oxide in squid extract. International Journal of Food Engineering, 17(4), 285-297. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ijfe-2020-0087
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ijfe-2020-0087
  • Li, X., Deng, X., Guo, X., Wei, Y., Zhao, Y., Guo, X., Zhu, X., Zhang, J., & Hu, L. (2022). Two-dimensional gel analysis to investigate the effect of hydroxyl radical oxidation on freshness indicator protein of Coregonus peled during 4 degrees C storage. Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + Technologie, 158, 113147. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113147
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113147
  • Lin, H. M., Qi, X. E., Shui, S. S., Benjakul, S., Aubourg, S. P., & Zhang, B. (2021). Label-free proteomic analysis revealed the mechanisms of protein oxidation induced by hydroxyl radicals in whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) muscle. Food & Function, 12(10), 4337-4348. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/D1FO00380A PMid:33881120.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/D1FO00380A
  • Lira, G. M., Lopez, A. M. Q., Nanes, G. M. D., Silva, F. G. C., & do Nascimento, T. G. (2021). The effect of herbal salt as a natural antioxidant in preserving fish during freezing storage. Food Science and Technology (Campinas), 41, 539-548.
  • Liu, Y., Zhang, L., Gao, S., Bao, Y., Tan, Y., Luo, Y., Li, X., & Hong, H. (2022a). Effect of protein oxidation in meat and exudates on the water holding capacity in bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) subjected to frozen storage. Food Chemistry, 370, 131079. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131079 PMid:34788946.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131079
  • Liu, Y., Zhang, L., Gao, S., Zheng, Y., Tan, Y., Luo, Y., Li, X., & Hong, H. (2022b). Proteomic analysis of exudates in thawed fillets of bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) to understand their role in oxidation of myofibrillar proteins. Food Research International, 151, 110869. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110869 PMid:34980404.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110869
  • Lu, H., Liang, Y. H., Zhang, L. T., & Shi, J. (2021). Modeling relationship between protein oxidation and denaturation and texture, moisture loss of bighead carp (Aristichthys Nobilis) during frozen storage. Journal of Food Science, 86(10), 4430-4443. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.15920 PMid:34549430.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.15920
  • Maeda, N., Dulko, D., Macierzanka, A., & Jungnickel, C. (2022). Analysis of the factors affecting static in vitro pepsinolysis of food proteins. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 27(4), 1260. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules27041260 PMid:35209049.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules27041260
  • Mayeli, M., Mehdizadeh, T., Tajik, H., Esmaeli, F., & Langroodi, A. M. (2019). Combined impacts of zein coating enriched with methanolic and ethanolic extracts of sour orange peel and vacuum packing on the shelf life of refrigerated rainbow trout. Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 34(6), 460-470. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ffj.3527
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ffj.3527
  • Naksing, T., Rattanavichai, W., Teeka, J., Kaewpa, D., Borthong, J., & Areesirisuk, A. (2022). Biological activities and potential of organic banana (Musa acuminata) peel extract in enhancing the immunity of giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii). Aquaculture Research, 53(7), 2645-2656. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/are.15781
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/are.15781
  • Popelka, P., Šuleková, M., Jevinová, P., Semjon, B., Hudáková, T., Klempová, T., Čertík, M., Roba, P., & Várady, M. (2021). Influence of smoking and packaging methods on physicochemical and microbiological quality of smoked mackerel (Scomber scombrus). Acta Veterinaria Brno, 90(1), 117-124. http://dx.doi.org/10.2754/avb202190010117
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.2754/avb202190010117
  • Priyadarshini, M. B., Xavier, K. A. M., Dhanabalan, V., Nayak, B. B., & Balange, A. K. (2021). Development of ready-to-cook shrimp analogue from surimi: Effect of natural plant extracts on the chemical quality during refrigerated storage. Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + Technologie, 135, 110239. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110239
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110239
  • Qiaoyu, L., Zeqian, L., Xiaomei, C., Junwen, C., Junshi, W., Haiguang, C., & Xiaofang, Z. (2022). Characterization of structures and gel properties of ultra-high-pressure treated-myofibrillar protein extracted from mud carp (Cirrhinus molitorella) and quality characteristics of heat-induced sausage products. Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + Technologie, 165, 113691.
  • Schoneich, C. (2020). Photo-degradation of therapeutic proteins: mechanistic aspects. Pharmaceutical Research, 37(3), 45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11095-020-2763-8 PMid:32016661.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11095-020-2763-8
  • Shekarabi, S. P. H., Mehrgan, M. S., Ramezani, F., Dawood, M. A. O., Van Doan, H., Moonmanee, T., Hamid, N. K. A., & Kari, Z. A. (2022). Effect of dietary barberry fruit (Berberis vulgaris) extract on immune function, antioxidant capacity, antibacterial activity, and stress-related gene expression of Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii). Aquaculture Reports, 23, 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2022.101041
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2022.101041
  • Soladoye, O. P., Juarez, M. L., Aalhus, J. L., Shand, P., & Estevez, M. (2015). Protein oxidation in processed meat: mechanisms and potential implications on human health. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 14(2), 106-122. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12127 PMid:33401805.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12127
  • Soni, A., Pandiyan, P., & Elumalai, P. (2021). Effective treatment of curry (Murraya koenigii) and Moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaves extracts on melanosis of pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) during chilled storage. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, 30(10), 1304-1314. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10498850.2021.1988792
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10498850.2021.1988792
  • Sonmez, A. Y., Bilen, S., Yuruten Ozdemir, K., Alagoz, K., & Ozcelik, H. (2022). Effect of aqueous methanolic extract of pomegranate peel (Punica granatum) and Veratrum (Veratrum album) on oxidative status, immunity and digestive enzyme activity in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Journal of Agricultural Sciences-Tarim Bilimleri Dergisi, 28(2), 159-170.
  • Tacon, A. G. J., Lemos, D., & Metian, M. (2020). Fish for health: improved nutritional quality of cultured fish for human consumption. Reviews in Fisheries Science & Aquaculture, 28(4), 449-458. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23308249.2020.1762163
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23308249.2020.1762163
  • Trnkova, L., Drsata, J., & Bousova, I. (2015). Oxidation as an important factor of protein damage: Implications for Maillard reaction. Journal of Biosciences, 40(2), 419-439. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12038-015-9523-7 PMid:25963268.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12038-015-9523-7
  • Wang, W., Wang, J., Jiang, Y., Yi, S., & Li, J. (2018). Effect of hydrolyzed protein from grass carp’s viscera on water-holding capacity of Penaeus vannamei’s shrimps. Journal of Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology, 18(11), 159-167.
  • Wang, B., Li, F. F., Pan, N., Kong, B. H., & Xia, X. F. (2021a). Effect of ice structuring protein on the quality of quick-frozen patties subjected to multiple freeze-thaw cycles. Meat Science, 172, 108335. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2020.108335 PMid:33059179.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2020.108335
  • Wang, Z., Tu, J., Zhou, H., Lu, A., & Xu, B. (2021b). A comprehensive insight into the effects of microbial spoilage, myoglobin autoxidation, lipid oxidation, and protein oxidation on the discoloration of rabbit meat during retail display. Meat Science, 172, 108359. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2020.108359 PMid:33160212.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2020.108359
  • Wanzhu, L., Qi, L., Yan, Z., & Pengcheng, W. (2018). Relationship between protein oxidation and water holding capacity of yak meat under freeze-thaw cycles. Food Science, China, 39(2), 14-19.
  • Wu, T., Liu, C., & Hu, X. (2022). Enzymatic synthesis, characterization and properties of the protein-polysaccharide conjugate: a review. Food Chemistry, 372, 131332. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131332 PMid:34818742.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131332
  • Xia, C., Wen, P., Yuan, Y., Yu, X., Chen, Y., Xu, H., Cui, G., & Wang, J. (2021). Effect of roasting temperature on lipid and protein oxidation and amino acid residue side chain modification of beef patties. RSC Advances, 11(35), 21629-21641. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/D1RA03151A PMid:35478790.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/D1RA03151A
  • Xin, X., Wancui, X., Jingwen, X., Hang, Q., Xihong, Y., Hongyan, L., & Xiufang, D. (2021). Protein oxidation results in textural changes in sea cucumber (Apostichopus japonicus) during tenderization. Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + Technologie, 144, 111231.
  • Yatmaz, H. A., & Gokoglu, N. (2016). Effects of plant extract-sulphide combinations on melanosis inhibition and quality in shrimp (Aristeus Antennatus). International Journal of Food Properties, 19(2), 359-370. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2015.1031247
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2015.1031247
  • Yu, D., Zhao, W., Dong, J., Zang, J., Regenstein, J. M., Jiang, Q., & Xia, W. (2022a). Multifunctional bioactive coatings based on water-soluble chitosan with pomegranate peel extract for fish flesh preservation. Food Chemistry, 374, 131619. PMid:34810018.
  • Yu, M. M., Fan, Y. C., Liu, Y. X., Yin, F. W., Li, D. Y., Liu, X. Y., Zhou, D. Y., & Zhu, B. W. (2022b). Effects of antioxidants of bamboo leaves on protein digestion and transport of cooked abalone muscles. Food & Function, 13(4), 1785-1796. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/D1FO03389A PMid:35142324.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/D1FO03389A
  • Yu, M. M., Fan, Y. C., Xu, S. J., Liu, Y. X., Wu, Z. X., Zhou, D. Y., & Zhu, B. W. (2022c). Effects of antioxidants on the texture and protein quality of ready-to-eat abalone muscles during storage. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 108, 108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104456
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104456
  • Zhang, L., Li, Q., Hong, H., & Luo, Y. (2020). Prevention of protein oxidation and enhancement of gel properties of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) surimi by addition of protein hydrolysates derived from surimi processing by-products. Food Chemistry, 316, 126343. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126343 PMid:32045816.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126343
  • Zhang, L., Li, Q., Hong, H., & Luo, Y. (2021). Tracking structural modifications and oxidative status of myofibrillar proteins from silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) fillets treated by different stunning methods and in vitro oxidizing conditions. Food Chemistry, 365, 130510. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130510 PMid:34252620.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130510
  • Zhang, Y., Bi, Y., Wang, Q., Cheng, K.-W., & Chen, F. (2019). Application of high pressure processing to improve digestibility, reduce allergenicity, and avoid protein oxidation in cod (Gadus morhua). Food Chemistry, 298, 125087. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125087 PMid:31272052.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125087
  • Zheng, Y., Zhang, L., Qiu, Z. H., Yu, Z., Shi, W. Z., & Wang, X. C. (2022). Comparison of oxidation extent, structural characteristics, and oxidation sites of myofibrillar protein affected by hydroxyl radicals and lipid-oxidizing system. Food Chemistry, 396, 133710. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133710 PMid:35872498.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133710
  • Zhu, W. H., Huan, H. Z., Bu, Y., Li, X. P., Shiuan, D., Li, J. R., & Sun, X. T. (2019). Effects of hydroxyl radical induced oxidation on water holding capacity and protein structure of jumbo squid (Dosidicus gigas) mantle. International Journal of Food Science & Technology, 54(6), 2159-2168. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.14123
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.14123
  • Zhu, X., Zhu, M., He, D., Li, X., Shi, L., Wang, L., Xu, J., Zheng, Y., & Yin, T. (2022). Cryoprotective roles of carboxymethyl chitosan during the frozen storage of surimi: protein structures, gel behaviors and edible qualities. Foods, 11(3), 356. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods11030356 PMid:35159506.
    » http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods11030356

Publication Dates

  • Publication in this collection
    24 Oct 2022
  • Date of issue
    2022

History

  • Received
    12 Aug 2022
  • Accepted
    16 Sept 2022
Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos Av. Brasil, 2880, Caixa Postal 271, 13001-970 Campinas SP - Brazil, Tel.: +55 19 3241.5793, Tel./Fax.: +55 19 3241.0527 - Campinas - SP - Brazil
E-mail: revista@sbcta.org.br