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[Bioactive peptides derived from milk proteins]
María de Jesús Torres-Llanez1, Belinda Vallejo-Cordoba, Aaron Fernando González-Córdova
1Departamento de Tecnología de Alimentos de Origen Animal ((DTAOA), Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C. Hermosillo, Sonora, México.
Archivos Latinoamericanos De Nutricion
|December 13, 2005
Summary
Milk proteins yield bioactive peptides with health benefits, including antihypertensive and antimicrobial properties. These peptides, found in functional foods, are released through various enzymatic and digestive processes.
Area of Science:
- Dairy science and food chemistry
- Biochemistry of proteins and peptides
Context:
- Milk proteins possess significant nutritional, functional, and biological properties.
- These properties are linked to bioactive peptides derived from milk protein sequences.
Purpose:
- To provide an overview of dairy proteins in bioactive peptide production.
- To discuss the biological activities of these peptides and their analytical identification techniques.
Summary:
- Bioactive peptides are released from milk proteins (caseins and whey) via enzymatic action or digestion.
- These peptides exhibit diverse bioactivities, including antihypertensive, antimicrobial, and immunomodulatory effects.
- Various analytical methods are employed for the isolation and identification of milk-derived bioactive peptides.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of dairy proteins as a source for health-promoting functional food ingredients.
- Underscores the potential of bioactive peptides in food and pharmaceutical applications.
- Emphasizes the role of analytical techniques in characterizing these valuable compounds.