Antioxidant Potential of Vespa affinis L., a Traditional Edible Insect Species of North East India

Dutta, Partha; Dey, Tushar Kanti; Manna, Prasenjit; Kalita, Jatin

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0156107

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“…Yellow mealworm larvae also contain bioactive compounds with inhibitory activities for factor Xa and platelet aggregation [85]. Moreover, due to their antioxidant activities, introduction of edible insects in the diet could be beneficial for other oxidative-stress associated health disorders [86,87]. However, in addition to their beneficial properties, the sensory attributes of edible insects might be deeply investigated for improving the acceptance of edible insects in food production, especially by people of Western countries [88].…”

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Insights into the Allergenic Potential of the Edible Yellow Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor)

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Pichereaux

Velazquez

et al. 2019

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The edible yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor), contains an extremely diverse panel of soluble proteins, including proteins with structural functions such as muscle proteins, as well as proteins involved in metabolic functions such as enzymes. Most of these proteins display a more or less pronounced allergenic character toward previously sensitized people, especially people allergic to shrimps and other shellfish. A mass spectrometry approach following the separation of a mealworm protein, extracted by sodiumdodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, allowed us to identify up to 106 distinct protein fractions including molecules with structural and functional functions, susceptible to developing an allergenic potential due to the possibility of immunoglobulin E-binding cross-reactions with their counterparts occurring in shellfish. In this respect, most of the sera from people allergic to shrimps reacted with the mealworm protein extract in Western blot experiments. Moreover, the potential mealworm allergens triggered the in vitro degranulation of rat leukemic basophils transfected with the human high-affinity IgE receptor (FcεRI), upon sensitization by the IgE-containing sera from people allergic to shrimps and other shellfish foods. Owing to the large repertoire of IgE-binding cross-reacting allergens the yellow mealworm shares with other phylogenetically-related groups of arthropods, it would seem prudent to inform the consumers, especially those allergic to shellfish, by appropriate labeling on edible mealworm packages about the potential risk of developing an allergic reaction.

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Insights into the Allergenic Potential of the Edible Yellow Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor)

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Pichereaux

Velazquez

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“…But they are not the only stinging Hymenoptera, for just like honey bees the stings of mason bees and those of stinging ants [ 52 ] are also considered to possess anti-arthritic properties as are the stings of wasps. Dutta et al [ 92 ] have very recently investigated the antioxidant potential of the common wasp Vespa affinis and a somewhat painful method to strengthen a flaccid penis, in which a large Dinoponera sp. ant stings the glans of the male organ, has been mentioned by Marques & Costa-Neto [ 93 ].…”

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Therapeutic arthropods and other, largely terrestrial, folk-medicinally important invertebrates: a comparative survey and review

Meyer‐Rochow

2017

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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Traditional healing methods involving hundreds of insect and other invertebrate species are reviewed. Some of the uses are based on the tenet of “similia similibus” (let likes be cured by likes), but not all non-conventional health promoting practices should be dismissed as superstition or wishful thinking, for they have stood the test of time. Two questions are addressed: how can totally different organ systems in a human possibly benefit from extracts, potions, powders, secretions, ashes, etc. of a single species and how can different target organs, e.g. bronchi, lungs, the urinary bladder, kidneys, etc. apparently respond to a range of taxonomically not even closely related species? Even though therapeutically used invertebrates are generally small, they nevertheless possess organs for specific functions, e.g. digestion, gas exchange, reproduction. They have a nervous system, endocrine glands, a heart and muscle tissue and they contain a multitude of different molecules like metabolites, enzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters, secretions, etc. that have come under increased scientific scrutiny for pharmacological properties. Bearing that in mind it seems likely that a single species prepared and used in different ways could have a multitude of uses. But how, for example, can there be remedies for breathing and other problems, involving earthworms, molluscs, termites, beetles, cockroaches, bugs, and dragonflies? Since invertebrates themselves can suffer from infections and cancers, common defence reactions are likely to have evolved in all invertebrates, which is why it would be far more surprising to find that each species had evolved its own unique disease fighting system. To obtain a more comprehensive picture, however, we still need information on folk medicinal uses of insects and other invertebrates from a wider range of regions and ethnic groups, but this task is hampered by western-based medicines becoming increasingly dominant and traditional healers being unable and sometimes even unwilling to transmit their knowledge to the younger generation. However, collecting and uncontrolled uses of therapeutic invertebrates can put undue pressure on certain highly sought after species and this is something that has to be borne in mind as well.

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“…The phenolic compounds are well-known for antioxidant activity as well as some biological functions such as anti-hypertensive [9], antiviral [10], antioxidant [11], antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory activities [12]. Dutta et al [13] reported that the antioxidant potential of the edible insect Vespa affinis L. could mediate its therapeutic activities in oxidative stress-associated health disorders. Dutta et al [14] also suggested that the antioxidant potential of the edible insect, Brachytrupes orientalis extract in hydro-alcoholic (AEBO) has a significant role against cellular oxidative impairment.…”

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Effect of Thermal Processing on Physico-Chemical and Antioxidant Properties in Mulberry Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) Powder

Anuduang

Loo

Jomduang

et al. 2020

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The mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) is a common edible insect in many countries. However, the impact of thermal processing, especially regarding Thai silkworm powder, is poorly known. We, therefore, determined the optimum time for treatment in hot water and subsequent drying temperatures in the production of silkworm powder. The silkworms exposed to 90 °C water for 0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 min showed values of Total Phenolic Compounds (TPCs), 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl free radical scavenging (DPPH) assay, 2,2′-Azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) assay, and Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP) assay that were significantly (p < 0.05) higher at the 5 min exposure time compared with the other times. The reduction of microorganisms based on log CFU/g counts was ≥3 log CFU/g (99%) at the 5 min treatment. To determine the optimum drying temperature, the silkworms exposed to 90 °C water for 5 min were subjected to a hot-air dryer at 80, 100, 120, and 140 °C. The TPC value was the highest (p < 0.05) at 80 °C. The silkworm powder possessed significantly (p < 0.05) higher DPPH, ABTS radical scavenging ability, and ferric ion reducing capability (FRAP assay) at 80 °C compared with other drying temperatures. This study indicates that shorter exposure times to hot water and a low drying temperature preserve the antioxidant activities. High antioxidant activities (in addition to its known protein and fat content) suggest that silkworms and silkworm powder can make a valuable contribution to human health.

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Antioxidant Potential of Vespa affinis L., a Traditional Edible Insect Species of North East India

Cited by 50 publications

References 30 publications

Insights into the Allergenic Potential of the Edible Yellow Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor)

Insights into the Allergenic Potential of the Edible Yellow Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor)

Therapeutic arthropods and other, largely terrestrial, folk-medicinally important invertebrates: a comparative survey and review

Effect of Thermal Processing on Physico-Chemical and Antioxidant Properties in Mulberry Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) Powder

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