Temporal evolution and molecular mechanism of umami peptides in Daweishan Mini chicken: synergistic analysis by peptidomics, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation

Key Points

• Umami peptides developed a strong binding affinity during simulations, enhancing flavor profiles.
• Binding energies reached up to -8.52 kcal/mol, indicating significant protein interactions.
• Analysis of molecular docking and dynamics simulations provided insights into structural interactions.
• Highlights the potential for natural flavor enhancement in food products through umami peptides.