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Separation of gliadins from wheat flour by capillary gel electrophoresis: optimal conditions
Radoslav Grujic1, Vesna Gojkovic Cvjetkovic2* , Zeljka Marjanovic-Balaban3
1 State High School of Medical Science, Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina 2 University of East Sarajevo, East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 3 University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina * e-mail: vesna.gojkovic@yahoo.com Received August 04, 2020; Accepted in revised form August 27, 2020; Published September 21, 2020
Abstract:
Introduction. Gliadin proteins are one of the gluten fractions. They are soluble in alcoholic solution and divided into four groups (a + p, y, a>1.2, and oi5-gliadins). In this paper gliadins were extracted from wheat flour, and optimal conditions for their separation were determined.
Study objects and methods. The separation was performed by capillary gel electrophoresis on Agilent apparatus, CE 7100 (a capillary with an inner diameter of 50 ^m, a total length of 33 cm, and an effective length of 23.50 cm). In order to determine the optimal conditions, different solvent concentrations (50, 60, and 70% ethanol), capillary temperatures (20, 25, 30, 35, and 40°C), and electrode voltages (-14.5, -16.5, -17.5 and -18.5 kV) were applied. Migration time and relative concentration of each protein molecules within gliadin fractions in the electrophoregram were analysed using Agilent ChemStation Software.
Results and discussion. The optimal conditions for gliadin separation were: solvent 70% (v/v) ethanol, capillary temperature of 25°C, and electrode voltage of -16.5 kV. Under these conditions, the total proteins were indetified as Xav = 23.50, including a + p gliadin fraction (Xav = 7.50 and relative concentration RC = 28.29%), Y-gliadins (Xav = 5.00, RC = 26.66%), o1.2-gliadins (Xav = 4.33, RC = 14.93%), and o5-gliadins (Xav = 6.67, RC = 30.98%).
Conclusion. The results of the research can be of fundamental importance in the study of gluten proteins and the influence of technological procedures on their change and the possibility of reducing the allergic effect of gluten during processing.
Keywords: Proteins, wheat, extraction, ethanol, electrophoresis, gluten
Funding: This work is a part of the research project "Analysis gluten proteins holders of allergic reactions by high performance liquid chromatography", number 19/6-020/96123/18, financed by the Ministry of Scientific and Technological Development, Higher Education and Information Society Republic of Srpska.
Please cite this article in press as: Grujic R, Gojkovic Cvjetkovic V, Marjanovic-Balaban Z. Separation of gliadins from wheat flour by capillary gel electrophoresis: optimal conditions. Foods and Raw Materials. 2020;8(2):411-421. DOI: http://doi.org/10.21603/2308-4057-2020-2-411-421.
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INTRODUCTION
Gliadin proteins represent one of the gluten fractions. Most gliadin proteins are present as monomers. They affect the viscosity and extensibility of wheat flour [1, 2]. Gliadins are divided into four groups, namely a-, p-, y-and o-gliadins. This division is based on mobility at low pH, i.e. in acidic conditions of A-PAGE electrophoresis medium (acid polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis). Based on research that was later conducted on amino acid sequences, a and p gliadins were classified in the same group (a/p) [3-5].
Modern methods, such as two-dimensional electrophoresis and high-pressure liquid chromatography with reversed phase, allow the separation of gliadin fractions into more than a hundred components. Based on the analysis of amino acid sequences (complete and partial), amino acid composition and molecular weight, gliadins are divided into: o5, o1.2, a + p and y [3, 6-8]. o-gliadins are characterized by a high content of glutamine, proline and phenylalanine. These amino acids together make up about 80% of the total o gliadin composition. o5-gliadins have a higher molecular weight (~ 50 000 Da) than o1.2 (~ 40 000 Da). Most o gliadins
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lack cysteine, so there is no possibility of disulfide binding. These proteins consist of repetitive sequences that are rich in glutamine and proline [3, 9, 10].
Molecular weights of a + p and y-gliadins overlap (~ 28 000-35 000 Da). The content of glutamine and proline is much lower compared to ra-gliadin. They differ in tyrosine content. Each of the two types has an N- and a C-terminal region [3, 11]. The N-terminal region (40-50% of total proteins) consists of repeating amino acid sequences that are rich in glutamine, proline, phenylalanine, and tyrosine. The repeating sequences of a + p gliadin are dodecapeptides. They are repeated five times. A typical unit of y-gliadin is repeated up to 16 times. They are interspersed with additional remains [12, 13]. Within the C-terminal region a + p and y-gliadins are homologous. The sequences are not repeting. They contain less glutamine and proline than the N-terminal region and have a more common composition. a + p and y gliadins contain six or eight cysteine residues. These residues are located in the C-terminal region. They form intramolecular disulfide bonds [14, 15]. Although the content of total gliadin proteins depends on the type of wheat and growth conditions (soil, climate, fertilization), a + p and y-gliadins are the highest components. ^-gliadins are present in lower amounts [16-18].
To separate gliadin proteins, the following techniques are used: high performance liquid chromatography with reversed phase RP-HPLC, exclusion chromatography SE-HPLC, high performance capillary electrophoresis HPCE, sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis SDS-PAGE, and isoelectric focusing IEF [19]. One of the newer techniques for gliadin separation is the highperformance SDS-GCE, which is based on the difference in electrophoretic mobility of ions in solution within the capillary. The molecule size affects the mobility of ions [20].
The number of people who are allergic to gluten proteins from wheat is increasing, which makes food producers give their consumers a guarantee that products declared as "gluten free" really do not contain gluten. The aim of this study was to investigate optimal conditions (solvent concentrations, capillary temperature and voltage) for their separation by high performance capillary gel electrophoresis.
STUDY OBJECTS AND METHODS
Gliadin extraction. We analyzed gliadins in wheat flour samples (ash content: max 0.55%, moisture max: 15%, acidity: max 3, protein content 9.8 g/100 g) purchased on the market of the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina by capillary gel electrophoresis.
Extraction of gliadin proteins was performed according to a modified Osborne method, as described by Lookhart and Bean [21]. After the albumins and globulins were removed (extraction was performed
3 times with 8 mL of deionized water each, it was obtained in laboratory conditions, on the apparatus Siemens water Technologies W3T199551, Siemens Ultra Clear, at a conductivity of 0.055 mS/cm and at a temperature of 20°C and 3 times with 8 mL of 2% solution of NaCl, NaCl, Lach-Ner, Czech Republic, high purity, > 99.00%) gliadin was extracted with 8 mL of ethanol of different concentrations (50, 60 and 70% v/v, refined REAHEM, 96% v/v ethyl alcohol, Srbobran, quality corresponds to the quality property for ethyl alcohol, contains a minimum of 96% v/v ethanol). Samples were homogenized on a vortex (Advanced Vortex Mixer ZX3, 3000 rpm) for 30 min. The samples were then centrifuged in a centrifuge (Rotina 380 R, Hettich Zentrifugen) for 5 min at 1000 rpm. The resulting supernatant was poured into a normal 25 mL vessel, and after the third extraction the normal vessel was made up to final volume with ethanol of various concentrations (50, 60 and 70% v/v). The precipitate was then washed with deionized water.
Samples preparation for analysis at GCE. Prior to analysis samples were diluted with sample buffer (SDS-MW sample buffer, PA 800 plus, Beckman Coulter, USA), so that the total volume was 95 ^L and the concentration was 1 mg/mL. Then 2 ^L of internal standard (10 kDa, PA 800 plus, Beckman Coulter, United States) and 5 ^L of 2-mercaptoethanol (high purity, 99.00%, Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH, Germany) were added. The samples were then heated on a thermo-shaker (Thermo-Shaker, TS-100, Biosan) at 100°C for 3 min. After cooling to room temperature for 5 min, the samples were ready for analysis by capillary gel electrophoresis (Agilent, CE 7100).
Preparation SDS-MW standard for analysis by capillary gel electrophoresis. Prior to the preparation standard, based on the recommendation of the kit manufacturer, the standard was taken to room temperature for 15 min after removal from the refrigerator. It was then carefully stirred on a vortex (Advanced Vortex Mixer ZX3, 3000 rpm) for a few seconds. After that, 10 ^L of standard (SDS-MW standard, PA 800 plus, Beckman Coulter, United States) was pipetted into the vial. Then 85 ^L of buffer (SDS-MW sample buffer, PA 800 plus, Beckman Coulter, USA) and 2 ^L of internal standard (10 kDa, PA 800 plus, Beckman Coulter, USA) were added. Then 5 ^L of 2-mercaptoethanol (Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH, Germany, high purity, 99.00%) was added. Then, it was heated on a thermo-shaker (ThermoShaker, TS-100, Biosan), at a temperature of 100°C for 3 min. After heating, the standard vial was cooled to room temperature over 5 min. Prepared in this way, the standard is ready for analysis.
Gliadin proteins separation by capillary gel electrophoresis. Separation of gliadin proteins by capillary gel electrophoresis was performed on an Agilent apparatus, CE 7100, with a capillary inner
Figure 1 Electrophoregram of MW standards of proteins of known molecular weight separated by capillary gel electrophoresis
diameter of 50 |im. a total length of 33 cm, and an effective length of 23.50 cm. The SDS-MW analysis kit, PA 800 plus (2015 Beckman Coulter, USA) was used for separation. SDS gel buffer (0.2% SDS, pH = 8) was used to fill the capillary. The kit contains the following chemicals: SDS-MW gel buffer (0.2% SDS, pH = 8), SDS-MW sample buffer (100 mM Tris-HCl, pH = 9, 1% SDS), internal standard (10 kDa), external standard (10 to 225 kDa), acid wash solution (0.1N HC1), base wash solution (0.1N NaOH), as well as two capillaries 57 cm long, 50 |im ID. According to the manufacturer's instructions, the kit is stored at room temperature after opening, except for the internal and external standards, which are stored at a temperature of 2-6°C. Preparation of the capillary electrophoresis (CE) instrument was done according recommendations Agilent Technologies [22-24].
Statistical data processing. Statistical data processing was performed in IBM SPSS, Statistics 26. Descriptive statistical analysis calculated the average value, standard deviation and 95% confidence interval of the average value. Variance analysis of different groups was used to evaluate the effect of solvent concentrations, capillary temperature and electrode voltage on the number of detected proteins and the relative concentration of each gliadin proteins.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
In order to determine molecular weights unknown proteins, a calibration curve was obtained using 7 proteins in SDS-MW size standard.
Electrophoregram, the migration time, and the calibration curve of MW standard proteins with known molecular weight (10, 20, 35, 50, 100, 150 and 225 kDa) are presented in Fig. 1, Table 1, and Fig. 2, respectively. The proteins were separated by capillary gel electrophoresis (CE, Agilent, CE 7100, internal capillary diameter 50 ^m, total capillary length 33 cm, effective
capillary length 23.50 cm, capillary temperature 25°C, voltage -16.5 kV (reverse mode), duration of analysis 30 min, and absorbance measured at 220 nm).
The ratio of molecular weights (log MW) and migration time (t) of proteins is represented by the equation v = 0.08168x - 0.00098, where v represents logMW and x represents the migration time of proteins 0). R2 shows the correlation coefficient (0.9847).
A calibration curve was used to estimate the molecular weight of unknown proteins. The coefficient of correlation shows a high dependence of the logarithm of the molecular weight of the protein and the migration time of the protein.
The number of proteins in each gliadin fraction and their relative concentration were obtained based on the total number of identified proteins and the total relative concentration.
Table 2 shows descriptive indicators of total proteins and the number of gliadin proteins after extraction with different concentrations of ethanol.
Descriptive analysis showed that the highest number of proteins (23.50) was obtained after extraction with 70% ethanol, by the method of Lookhart and Bean. The lowest number of proteins was obtained by extraction with 50% ethanol (18.67). One-factor analysis of the variance of different groups showed that there was a statistically significant difference in the number of
Table 1 Migration time of proteins with known molecular weight separated by capillary gel electrophoresis
Molecular weight (MW), kDa log MW t, min
10 1.00 13.36 ± 0.21
20 1.30 15.77 ± 0.18
35 1.54 18.13 ± 0.26
50 1.70 20.15 ± 0.29
100 2.00 24.25 ± 0.10
150 2.18 26.78 ± 0.36
225 2.35 29.41 ± 0.15
of proteins, F(2.15) = 1.15, Sig. = 0.342. The highest amount of col.2-gliadins was obtained after extraction with 60% ethanol (5.17), while the lowest after extraction with 50 and 70% ethanol (4.33). One-factor variance analysis showed no statistically significant difference, F(2.15) = 2.19, Sig. = 0.146. The highest number of co5-gliadins was obtained after extraction with 70% ethanol (6.67). The lowest amount was observed after extraction with 50% ethanol (3.83). A statistically significant difference in the number of proteins was found, F(2.15) = 6.77, Sig. = 0.008.
According to Table 2, an increasing ethanol concentration increased total proteins, increased and then slightly decreased a + p gliadin fraction, decreased and then increased y-gliadins, increased and then decreased col.2-gliadins, and increased co5 gliadin fractions.
Table 3 shows descriptive indicators of the total relative concentration and the relative concentration of gliadin proteins after extraction with different concentrations of ethanol.
Descriptive analysis showed the highest relative protein concentration of a + p gliadin fractions after extraction with 50% ethanol (31.25%) and the lowest concentration after extraction with 60% ethanol (17.69%). One-factor variance analysis revealed a statistically significant difference in the relative protein concentration, F(2.15) = 174.13, Sig. = 0.000.
Extraction with 50 and with 60% ethanol produced the highest and the lowest relative concentration of y-gliadins (27.72 and 18.55%). A statistically significant
Table 2 Descriptive indicators of total proteins and gliadin proteins separated by fractions (Agilent, CE 7100, capillary inside diameter 50 ^m, total capillary length 33 cm, effective capillary length 23.50 cm, capillary temperature 25°C, voltage -16.5 kV (reverse mode), duration 30 min, absorbance measured at 220 nm)
Ethanol, N Xav SD Std. 95% confidence interval of average Min Max
% (v/v) error Lower bound Upper bound
Total number 50 6 18.67 1.21 0.49 17.40 19.94 17 20
of proteins 60 6 23.00 1.67 0.68 21.24 24.76 21 25
70 6 23.50 1.05 0.43 22.40 24.60 22 25
a + ß gliadins 50 6 6.00 0.63 0.26 5.34 6.66 5 7
60 6 7.67 0.82 0.33 6.81 8.52 7 9
70 6 7.50 0.84 0.34 6.62 8.38 6 8
Y gliadins 50 6 5.33 0.82 0.33 4.48 6.19 4 6
60 6 4.67 0.82 0.33 3.81 5.52 4 6
70 6 5.00 0.63 0.26 4.34 5.66 4 6
©1.2 gliadins 50 6 4.33 0.82 0.33 3.48 5.19 3 5
60 6 5.17 0.75 0.31 4.38 5.96 4 6
70 6 4.33 0.82 0.33 3.48 5.19 3 5
«5 gliadins 50 6 3.83 0.98 0.40 2.80 4.87 3 5
60 6 5.50 1.22 0.50 4.21 6.79 3 6
70 6 6.67 0.52 0.21 5.12 7.22 5 7
ANOVA (TP) F(2.15) = 23.70, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 84.78/111.61 = 0.76
ANOVA (a + ß) F(2.15) = 8.58, Sig . = 0.003, eta square = 10.11/18.94 = 0.53
ANOVA (Y) F(2.15) = 1.15, Sig . = 0.342 > 0.05
ANOVA (©1.2) F(2.15) = 2.19, Sig . = 0.146 > 0.05
ANOVA (©5) F(2.15) = 6.77, Sig . = 0.008, eta square = 12.33/26.00 = 0.47
/, min
Figure 2 Calibration curve obtained as the ratio of the logarithm of molecular weight and migration times of known proteins separated by capillary gel electrophoresis
proteins, F(2.15) = 23.70, Sig. = 0.000. The highest number of within a + p gliadin fractions was obtained after extraction with 60% ethanol (7.67). The lowest number of those proteins was obtained after extraction with 50% ethanol (6.00). A statistically significant difference was found in the number of proteins, F(2.15) = 8.58, Sig. = 0.003.
Extraction with 50 and 60% ethanol produced the highest and the lowest number of proteins within the y-gliadins (5.33 and 4.67, respectively). There was no statistically significant difference in the number
Table 3 Descriptive indicators of the total relative concentration and relative concentration of gliadin fractions (Agilent, CE 7100, capillary inside diameter 50 ^m, total capillary length 33 cm, effective capillary length 23.50 cm, capillary temperature 25°C, voltage -16.5 kV (reverse mode), duration 30 min, absorbance measured at 220 nm)
Ethanol, N RC, % SD Std. error 95% confidence interval of average Min Max
% (v/v) Lower bound Upper bound
Total relative 50 6 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 100.00 100 100
concentration 60 6 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 100.00 100 100
70 6 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 100.00 100 100
a + ß gliadins 50 6 31.25 1.30 0.53 29.89 32.61 29.07 32.87
60 6 17.69 1.27 0.52 16.36 19.03 16.11 19.61
70 6 28.29 1.40 0.57 26.82 29.76 26.06 30.09
Y gliadins 50 6 27.72 1.15 0.47 26.51 28.92 26.50 29.57
60 6 18.55 0.97 0.40 17.53 19.57 17.21 19.99
70 6 26.66 1.35 0.55 25.25 28.08 24.75 28.13
a>1.2 gliadins 50 6 5.21 0.34 0.14 4.85 5.56 4.84 5.66
60 6 4.82 0.21 0.09 4.59 5.04 4.58 5.08
70 6 14.93 1.04 0.43 13.84 16.03 13.03 15.95
ro5 gliadins 50 6 36.16 0.70 0.29 35.42 36.90 34.97 37.01
60 6 47.45 1.37 0.56 46.01 48.89 45.81 49.39
70 6 30.98 3.13 1.28 27.70 34.27 29.55 37.36
F(2.15) = 174.13, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 609.67/635.93 = 0.96 F(2.15) = 111.01, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 301.93/322.33 = 0.94 F(2.15) = 472.47, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 394.02/400.27 = 0.98 F(2.15) = 104.83, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 851.07/911.96 = 0.93
ANOVA (a + ß) ANOVA (Y) ANOVA (a>1.2) ANOVA (ro5)
difference in relative concentration was found, F(2.15) = 111.01, Sig. = 0.000. The relative concentration of o)1.2-gliadins was the highest after extraction with 70% ethanol (14.93%) and the lowest after extraction with 60% ethanol (4.82%). The one-factor analysis of the variance showed a statistically significant difference in the relative concentration, F(2.15) = 472.47, Sig. = 0.000. As for o>5 gliadin fractions, they were found in the highest concentration after extraction with 60% ethanol (47.45%) and the lowest after extraction with 70% ethanol (30.98%). There was a statistically significant difference in the relative concentration, F(2.15) = 104.83, Sig. = 0.000.
Based on the obtained results (Table 3), an increasing ethanol concentration decreased and then increased the relative concentration of a + p, y- and ra1.2-gliadins and increased and then decreased that of ra5-gliadins.
Table 4 shows descriptive indicators of the total number of proteins and number of gliadin proteins separated by fractions after extraction with 70% (v/v) ethanol and separated at a capillary temperature of 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40°C.
Descriptive analysis revealed that the highest number of proteins was obtained after extraction with 70% ethanol and at a capillary temperature of 25°C (23.50), while the lowest amount of proteins was observed at 35°C (18.83). The one-factor analysis of variance showed a statistically significant difference in the number of proteins, F(4.25) = 11.02, Sig. = 0.000.
The highest and the lowest numbers of a + p gliadin fractions were obtained at 20°C (10.00) and 25°C (7.50), respectively. There was a statistically significant
difference, F(4.25) = 6.24, Sig. = 0.001. The number of y-gliadins was the highest at 25°C (5.00) and the lowest at 35°C (3.50). ANOVA test showed a statistically significant difference in the number of proteins, F(4.25) = 9.01, Sig. = 0.000. The highest amount of ra1.2-gliadins was obtained at a capillary temperature of 25°C (4.33) and the lowest at 20 and 35°C (2.67). A statistically significant difference in the number of proteins was found, F(4.25) = 9.08, Sig. = 0.000. ra5-gliadins were identified in the highest number at a capillary temperature of 25°C (6.67) and in the lowest number at 35°C (3.50). The one-factor analysis of variance revealed a statistically significant difference, F(4.25) = 5.63, Sig. = 0.002.
According to the results obtained, it can be seen that with increasing capillary temperature, total proteins increased, then decreased and increased slightly again. a + p gliadin fractions decreased, then increased and decreased slightly again. As for y-, o>1.2- and o)5-gliadins, their fractions increased, then decreased and increased slightly again.
Table 5 shows descriptive indicators of the total relative concentration of proteins and relative concentration of gliadin proteins separated by fractions after extraction with 70% (v/v) ethanol and separated at different capillary temperatures.
According to the data, the highest relative concentration of a + p gliadin fractions was obtained after extraction with 70% ethanol and a capillary temperature of 40°C (47.55%). The lowest concentration was observed at 35°C (27.22%). One-factor variance analysis revealed a statistically significant difference
Table 4 Descriptive indicators of total proteins and the number of gliadin fractions (70% ethanol, Agilent, CE 7100, capillary inside diameter 50 ^m, total capillary length 33 cm, effective capillary length 23.50 cm, voltage -16.5 kV (reverse mode), duration 30 min, absorbance measured at 220 nm)
Column tem- N Xav SD Std. 95% confidence interval of average Min Max
perature, ° C error Lower Bound Upper bound
Total number 20 6 20.83 1.47 0.60 19.29 22.38 19 23
of proteins 25 6 23.50 1.05 0.43 22.40 24.60 22 25
30 6 21.67 1.75 0.71 19.83 23.50 19 23
35 6 18.83 1.47 0.60 17.29 20.38 16 20
40 6 19.33 1.03 0.42 18.25 20.42 18 21
a + p gliadins 20 6 10.00 1.09 0.45 8.85 11.15 8 11
25 6 7.50 0.84 0.34 6.62 8.38 6 8
30 6 8.50 0.84 0.34 7.62 9.38 7 9
35 6 8.83 0.75 0.31 8.04 9.62 8 10
40 6 8.67 0.82 0.33 7.81 9.52 8 10
Y gliadins 20 6 4.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 4.00 4 4
25 6 5.00 0.63 0.26 4.34 5.66 4 6
30 6 4.50 0.55 0.22 3.93 5.07 4 5
35 6 3.50 0.55 0.22 2.93 4.07 3 4
40 6 3.67 0.52 0.21 3.12 4.21 3 4
(»1,2 gliadins 20 6 2.67 0.52 0.21 2.12 3.21 2 3
25 6 4.33 0.82 0.33 3.48 5.19 3 5
30 6 3.17 0.41 0.17 2.74 3.60 3 4
35 6 2.67 0.52 0.21 2.12 3.21 2 3
40 6 3.17 0.41 0.17 2.74 3.60 3 4
»5 gliadins 20 6 4.50 0.84 0.34 3.62 5.38 4 6
25 6 6.67 0.52 0.21 5.12 7.22 5 7
30 6 4.83 1.17 0.48 3.61 6.06 3 6
35 6 3.50 0.55 0.22 2.93 4.07 3 4
40 6 4.33 0.82 0.33 3.48 5.19 3 5
ANOVA (TP) F(4.25) = 11.02, Sig. : = 0.000, eta square : = 84.33/132.17 = 0.64
ANOVA (a + P) F(4.25) = 6.24, Sig. = 0.001, eta square = 19.13/38.30 = 0.50
ANOVA (Y) F(4.25) = 9.01, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 9.13/15.47 = : 0.59
ANOVA (»1.2) F(4.25) = 9.08, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 11.13/18.80 = 0.59
ANOVA (»5) F(4.25) = 5.63, Sig. = 0.002, eta square = 14.87/31.37 = 0.47
in the relative concentration, F(4.25) = 193.61, Sig. = 0.000. The relative concentration of y-gliadins was the highest at 20°C (43.88%) and the lowest at 30°C (24.48%). A statistically significant difference in the relative concentration of different groups was F(4.25) = 210.31, Sig. = 0.000. A capillary temperature of 35°C led to the highest relative concentration within the »1.2-group (27.21%), while 30°C provided the lowest (14.03%). There was a statistically significant difference in the relative concentration, F(4.25) = 165.39, Sig. = 0.000. The highest relative concentration of »5-gliadins was obtained after extraction with 70% ethanol and at a capillary temperature of 25°C (30.98%) and the lowest at 20°C (5.42%). The effect of capillary temperature on relative protein concentration within »5 gliadin fraction was examined by one-factor analysis of variance. A statistically significant difference in the relative concentration within the fraction was found, F(4.25) = 195.85, Sig. = 0.000.
Based on the obtained results (Table 5), it can be seen that with increasing capillary temperature, the
relative concentration of a + p gliadins decreased, then increased, decreased, and increased again. Within y-gliadins, the relative concentration decreased, then increased, and decreased again. The relative concentration of »1.2-gliadins increased, then decreased, increased again and finally decreased. Within the »5 gliadin fractions, the relative concentration increased and then decreased.
Table 6 shows descriptive indicators of total proteins and the number of gliadin proteins separated by fractions after extraction with 70% (v/v) ethanol and separated applying different electrode voltages (reverse mode).
The highest number of proteins was obtained after extraction with 70% ethanol, according to the method by Lookhart and Bean and electrophoretic separation at a voltage of -16.5 kV (23.50). The lowest number of proteins was obtained at -14.5 kV (14.83). It was found that there is a statistically significant difference in the number of proteins, F(3.20) = 46.16, Sig = 0.000. The highest and the lowest amounts of proteins within
Table 5 Descriptive indicators of the total relative concentration of proteins and relative concentration of gliadin fractions (solvent 70% ethanol, Agilent, CE 7100, capillary inside diameter 50 ^m, total capillary length 33 cm, effective capillary length 23.50 cm, voltage -16.5 kV (reverse mode), duration 30 min, absorbance measured at 220 nm)
Column tem- N RC, % SD Std. 95% confidence interval of average Min Max
perature, °C error Lower bound Upper bound
Total relative 20 6 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 100.00 100 100
concentration 25 6 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 100.00 100 100
30 6 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 100.00 100 100
35 6 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 100.00 100 100
40 6 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 100.00 100 100
a + P gliadins 20 6 36.38 1.11 0.45 35.21 37.55 34.90 37.88
25 6 28.29 1.40 0.57 26.82 29.76 26.06 30.09
30 6 33.86 1.29 0.52 32.51 35.21 32.27 35.38
35 6 27.22 2.11 0.86 25.01 29.44 26.00 31.49
40 6 47.55 0.99 0.41 46.50 48.60 46.01 48.99
Y gliadins 20 6 43.88 1.14 0.47 42.68 45.08 42.39 45.37
25 6 26.66 1.35 0.55 25.25 28.08 24.75 28.13
30 6 24.48 1.59 0.65 22.81 26.15 22.24 26.77
35 6 29.83 1.08 0.44 28.70 30.96 28.36 31.44
40 6 27.18 1.34 0.55 25.77 28.59 25.07 28.89
o1.2 gliadins 20 6 14.75 0.89 0.36 13.81 15.69 13.28 15.87
25 6 14.93 1.04 0.43 13.84 16.03 13.03 15.95
30 6 14.03 1.34 0.55 12.62 15.44 12.07 15.71
35 6 27.21 1.35 0.55 25.80 28.63 25.10 28.95
40 6 14.46 0.58 0.24 13.85 15.07 13.71 15.13
o5 gliadins 20 6 5.42 0.34 0.14 5.06 5.77 5.02 5.90
25 6 30.98 3.13 1.28 27.70 34.27 29.55 37.36
30 6 27.28 2.04 0.83 25.14 29.42 24.49 29.61
35 6 12.86 1.90 0.77 10.87 14.85 10.83 15.95
40 6 10.67 1.07 0.44 9.55 11.80 9.20 12.22
F(4.25) = 193.61, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 1593.94/1645.39 = 0.97 F(4.25) = 210.31, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 1448.88/1491.94 = 0.97 F(4.25) = 165.39, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 773.27/802.49 = 0.96 F(4.25) = 195.85, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 2949.03/3043.13 = 0.97
ANOVA (a + P) ANOVA (Y) ANOVA (a>1.2) ANOVA (o5)
the a + P gliadin fractions were obtained at a voltage of -17.5 Kv and -14.5 kV (8.17 and 5.17, respectively). A statistically significant difference in the number of proteins was revealed, F(3.20) = 12.50, Sig. = 0.000. Within Y-gliadins, the highest amount of proteins was obtained at a voltage of -16.5 kV (5.00) and the lowest at -14.5 kV (2.50). ANOVA test showed a statistically significant difference in the number of proteins, F(3.20) = 26.82, Sig = 0.000. The highest number of proteins within the o1.2 gliadin fractions was obtained at a voltage of -16.5 kV (4.33). The lowest amount of a>1.2 gliadins was obtained at -17.5 kV (2.50). A statistically significant difference in the number of proteins was found, F(3.20) = 10.85, Sig. = 0.000. Descriptive analysis showed that the highest number of proteins within the o>5 gliadin fractions was at -16.5 kV (6.67) and the lowest at -17.5 kV (3.00). There was a statistically significant difference in the number of proteins, F(3.20) = 12.83, Sig. = 0.000.
We can seen that with increasing voltage, total proteins increased, then decreased and increased slightly
again. Within the a + P and y gliadin fractions, the number of proteins increased and then decreased. Within the fraction of o1.2- and o5-gliadins, the amount of proteins increased, then decreased and increased slightly again.
Table 7 shows descriptive indicators of the total relative concentration of proteins and relative concentration of gliadin proteins separated by fractions after extraction with 70% (v/v) ethanol and separated by applying different electrode voltages (reverse mode).
Descriptive analysis showed that the highest relative concentration of a + P gliadins was obtained at a voltage of -17.5 kV (65.13%). The lowest concentration within this fraction was at -16.5 kV (28.29%). A statistically significant difference in relative concentration was F(3.20) = 851.47, Sig. = 0.000. The highest and the lowest relative concentrations of Y-gliadins were obtained at -14.5 kV and at -18.5 kV (27.37 and 21.87%, respectively). A statistically significant difference in the relative protein concentration was found, F(3.20) = 20.47, Sig. = 0.000. A voltage of -14.5 kV
Table 6 Descriptive indicators of total proteins and the number of gliadin fractions (solvent 70% ethanol, Agilent, CE 7100, capillary inside diameter 50 ^m, total capillary length 33 cm, effective capillary length 23.50 cm, capillary temperature 25°C, duration 30 min, absorbance measured at 220 nm)
Voltage, N Xav SD Std. 95% confidence interval of average Min Max
kV error Lower bound Upper bound
Total number -14.5 6 14.83 1.17 0.48 13.61 16.06 13 16
of proteins -16.5 6 23.50 1.05 0.43 22.40 24.60 22 25
-17.5 6 17.33 1.21 0.49 16.06 18.60 15 18
-18.5 6 17.67 1.75 0.71 15.83 19.50 15 19
a + p gliadins -14.5 6 5.17 0.75 0.31 4.38 5.96 4 6
-16.5 6 7.50 0.84 0.34 6.62 8.38 6 8
-17.5 6 8.17 1.17 0.48 6.94 9.39 6 9
-18.5 6 7.17 0.75 0.31 6.38 7.96 6 8
Y gliadins -14.5 6 2.50 0.55 0.22 1.93 3.07 2 3
-16.5 6 5.00 0.63 0.26 4.34 5.66 4 6
-17.5 6 3.00 0.63 0.26 2.34 3.66 2 4
-18.5 6 3.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 3.00 3 3
a>1.2 gliadins -14.5 6 3.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 3.00 3 3
-16.5 6 4.33 0.82 0.33 3.48 5.19 3 5
-17.5 6 2.50 0.55 0.22 1.93 3.07 2 3
-18.5 6 3.00 0.63 0.26 2.34 3.66 2 4
ro5 gliadins -14.5 6 4.17 0.75 0.31 3.38 4.96 3 5
-16.5 6 6.67 0.52 0.21 5.12 7.22 5 7
-17.5 6 3.00 0.63 0.26 2.34 3.66 2 4
-18.5 6 4.67 1.03 0.42 3.58 5.75 3 6
ANOVA (TP) F(3.20) = 46.16, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 242.33/277.33 = 0.87
ANOVA (a + P) F(3.20) = 12.50, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 30.00/46.0C = 0.65
ANOVA (y) F(3.20) = 26.82, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 22.12/27.62 = 0.80
ANOVA (ro1.2) F(3.20) = 10.85, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 11.12/17.96 = 0.62
ANOVA (ro5) F(3.20) = 12.83, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 22.12/33.62 = 0.66
caused the highest (26.73%) and -18.5 the lowest (3.91%) relative concentration of ra1.2-gliadins. The one-factor analysis of variance showed a statistically significant difference, F(3.20) = 1316.91, Sig. = 0.000. Relative concentration of ra5-gliadins obtained at a voltage of -18.5 kV was the highest (40.30%) and at -17.5 kV the lowest (4.91%). There was a statistically significant difference in the relative concentration, F(3.20) = 549.81, Sig. = 0.000.
According to the results obtained, the increasing voltage decreased then increased and decreased again the relative concentration of a + p gliadin proteins. Within the fraction of y- and ra1.2- gliadins the concentration decreased, and ra5-gliadins increased then decreased and increased again.
Lookhart and Bean performed separation and characterization of wheat proteins by high-pressure capillary electrophoresis (HPCE) [21]. Gliadins were extracted with 70% (v/v) ethanol. Separation of proteins was performed at a voltage of 22 kV and at a temperature of 45°C. The detection wavelength was 200 nm. Based on the obtained results, the retention time of gliadin proteins was: a gliadins 3-4 min (molecular weight according to SDS-PAGE 35-38 kDa), P 4-6 min (37-43 kDa), y 5-6 min (43-47 kDa), and ra 6.8-10 min (48-63 kDa).
Bietz and Schmalzried analyzed gliadins from wheat by capillary electrophoresis [25]. Gliadins were extracted with ethanol and methanol of different concentrations (30, 40, 50, 60 and 70% v/v), with and without the reducing agent dithioerythritol. The temperature of the capillary ranged from 30 to 50°C, and the voltage from 8 to 12 kV. The detection wavelength was 200 nm. Capillary temperature of 40°C and voltage 10 kV showed optimal conditions. Ethanol proved to be a better solvent than methanol.
Changing ethanol concentration (50, 60, and 70% v/v), capillary temperature (20, 25, 30, 35, and 40°C), and voltage (-14.5; -16.5, -17.5, and -18.5 kV), we found that the optimal conditions for separation of gliadin proteins were 70% ethanol concentration, a capillary temperature of 25°C, and a voltage of -16.5 kV (reverse mode) (Fig. 3).
Our results are in agreement with Lookhart and Bean and Bietz and Schmalzried [21, 25]. Although the mentioned authors separated gliadin proteins by using different techniques of capillary electrophoresis, 70% ethanol proved to be the optimal solvent, which lines up with our results [21]. The gliadin proteins in this work were separated in less than 10 min, which is in agreement with Lookhart and Bean [21].
Table 7 Descriptive indicators of the relative concentration of proteins and relative concentration of gliadin fractions (solvent 70% ethanol, Agilent, CE 7100, capillary inside diameter 50 (im, total capillary length 33 cm, effective capillary length 23.50 cm, capillary temperature 25°C, duration 30 min, absorbance measured at 220 nm)
Voltage, N RC, % SD Std. 95% confidence interval of average Min Max
kV error Lower bound Upper bound
Total relative -14.5 6 100.00 0.00 0,00 100.00 100.00 100 100
concentration -16.5 6 100.00 0.00 0,00 100.00 100.00 100 100
-17.5 6 100.00 0.00 0,00 100.00 100.00 100 100
-18.5 6 100.00 0.00 0,00 100.00 100.00 100 100
a + p gliadins -14.5 6 35.42 1.27 0,52 34.09 36.75 33.06 36.81
-16.5 6 28.29 1.40 0,57 26.82 29.76 26.06 30.09
-17.5 6 65.13 1.90 0,78 63.13 67.13 61.63 67.05
-18.5 6 34.08 0.73 0,29 33.31 34.85 33.09 34.95
Y gliadins -14.5 6 27.37 1.03 0,42 26.29 28.45 26.10 29.22
-16.5 6 26.66 1.35 0,55 25.25 28.08 24.75 28.13
-17.5 6 25.51 1.24 0,51 24.20 26.81 23.81 26.96
-18.5 6 21.87 1.61 0,66 20.18 23.56 20.02 24.38
col .2 -14.5 6 26.73 0.74 0,30 25.95 27.51 25.98 28.10
gliadins -16.5 6 14.93 1.04 0,43 13.84 16.03 13.03 15.95
-17.5 6 5.34 0.37 0,15 4.95 5.73 4.99 5.89
-18.5 6 3.91 0.50 0,20 3.39 4.43 3.21 4.52
co5 -14.5 6 10.66 0.75 0,31 9.87 11.45 9.92 11.98
gliadins -16.5 6 30.98 3.13 1,28 27.70 34.27 29.55 37.36
-17.5 6 4.91 1.01 0,41 3.85 5.97 3.99 6.73
-18.5 6 40.30 0.88 0,36 39.37 41.22 38.88 41.25
ANOVA(<x+ P) F(3.20) = 851.47, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 4935.49/4974.13 = 0.99 ANOVA (y) F(3.20) = 20.47, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 107.68/142.75 = 0.75
ANOVA(col.2) F(3.20) = 1316.91, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 2000.54/2010.67 = 0.99 ANOVA (co5) F(3.20) = 549.81, Sig. = 0.000, eta square = 5014.18/5074.98 = 0.99
Glitdia extraction with 70% (v/v) ethanol
Figure 3 Electrophoregram of gliadin proteins extracted from wheat flour using 70% (v/v) ethanol and separated by capillary gel electrophoresis at a capillary temperature of 25°C and at a voltage of -16.5 kV
CONCLUSION
Based on the results obtained, the optimal conditions for gladin separation were 70% ethanol concentration, a capillary temperature of 25°C, and a voltage of -16.5 kV (reverse mode). Under these conditions, total proteins were 23.5, including a + P gliadin proteins (Xav = 7.50, relative concentration 28.29%), y-fractions (Xav = 5.00,
RC = 26.66%), o1.2-gliadins (Xav = 4.33, RC = 14.93%), and o5-gliadins (Xav = 6.67, RC = 30.98%).
The results obtained in this paper can greatly contribute to the prevention of the incorrect declaration of the "gluten free" products, reduction of health risks for people who are sensitive to gluten proteins, as well as the cost of treating the ones with celiac disease.
In addition, the results of the research are of fundamental importance in the study of gluten proteins and the influence of technological procedures on their change and the possibility of reducing the allergic effect of individuals gluten proteins, during processing.
CONTRIBUTION
Authors are equally related to the writing of the manuscript and are equally responsible for plagiarism.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
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