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Patterning Bioactive Proteins or Peptides on Hydrogel Using Photochemistry for Biological Applications

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Egg Protein-Derived Bioactive Peptides: Preparation, Efficacy, and Absorption.

Wang Liao¹, Forough Jahandideh¹, Hongbing Fan¹

¹Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.

Advances in Food and Nutrition Research

|June 5, 2018

Summary

Egg proteins yield bioactive peptides with diverse health benefits, including antioxidant and antihypertensive properties. Further research is needed to understand their mechanisms, absorption, and safety for therapeutic applications.

Keywords:

Anticancer activity Antidiabetic activity Antihypertensive activity Antimicrobial activity Antioxidant activity Bioactive peptides Bioavailability Egg protein Immunomodulatory activity Scale-up production

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Area of Science:

Food Science and Nutrition
Biochemistry
Pharmacology

Background:

Hen's eggs are a vital dietary protein source, providing approximately 6g of protein per large egg.
Egg proteins are recognized as high-quality sources of bioactive peptides with potential health benefits.
Research into egg protein-derived bioactive peptides has advanced significantly over recent decades.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the generation, bioactivities, and absorption of bioactive peptides derived from egg proteins.
To highlight the current understanding and future research directions in this field.

Main Methods:

Enzymatic hydrolysis is the primary method for preparing bioactive peptides from egg proteins.
In silico prediction, utilizing quantitative structure-activity relationships, is increasingly employed for novel peptide discovery.
Characterization of identified peptides for various biological activities.

Main Results:

Numerous bioactive peptides from egg proteins exhibit antioxidant, immunomodulatory, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, anticancer, and antimicrobial activities.
Specific egg protein-derived peptides have demonstrated potential in improving bone health.
A wide range of bioactivities have been characterized for these peptides.

Conclusions:

Egg protein-derived bioactive peptides represent a promising area for functional food development and therapeutic applications.
Further investigation is required to elucidate the molecular mechanisms, stability, absorption, bioavailability, and safety of these peptides.
Continued research is essential for optimizing the production and application of egg-derived bioactive peptides.