Raúl Alberto Reyes-Villagrana

Raúl Alberto Reyes-Villagrana


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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23 September 2024 in Fermentation
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GCGerardo Chávez-Alzaga
Gerardo Chávez-Alzaga
RRRaúl Alberto Reyes-Villagrana
Raúl Alberto Reyes-Villagrana
GSGerardo Pavel Espino Solis
Gerardo Pavel Espino Solis
MAMartha Maria Arevalos-Sanchez
Martha Maria Arevalos-Sanchez
ARAna Luisa Rentería-Monterrubio
Ana Luisa Rentería-Monterrubio
ACAmérica Chávez-Martinez
América Chávez-Martinez
Sonoporation stimulates cell growth as it improves the permeability of the membrane and increases the uptake of impermeable molecules in the extracellular matrix. We evaluated the effects of substrates (whey, whole, and skim milk) and ultrasonic treatments (ultrasonication and thermosonication) on the antioxidant activity (AA) of water-soluble kefir postbiotics (WSKPs). The samples were evaluated in terms of antioxidant activity (ABTS, DPPH, FRAP, and ORAC), water-soluble protein content, proteolysis (SDS-PAGE profiles), and cell membrane permeability. The levels of AA in all WSKPs depended on the substrate and method of obtaining them. However, the WSKPs from whey had higher antioxidant activity with DPPH (11.11 mg TE/100 mL), ABTS (12.77 mg TE/100 mL), and FRAP (5.18 mg TE/100 mL). Also, the WSKPs from whey had the highest values for water-soluble protein (1.45–1.32 mg/mL) and proteolysis degree and the lowest percentage of dead cells (11.4–28%). These results suggest that the production of WSKPs from whey might add value to whey production. Furthermore, WSKPs have potential as a functional ingredient in the production of beverages or foods with antioxidant activity.