Peptides and Their Bioactivities for Human Health
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioorganic Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2022) | Viewed by 263
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food chemistry, bioactive peptides, pectin, polysaccharides; food processing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleague,
Peptides are fragments of proteins. Recent research indicates that a variety of health products contain different peptides with potential anti-hypertensive, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, anti-aging, or anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, the aim of this Special Issue is to deliver the latest research on peptides in which their biological activities are related to human health. These bioactive peptides can be isolated from different origins such as plant, animal, or microorganism, and they could contribute to the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical markets. Contributions to this Special Issue can also include other research aspects that are related to the characterization of their biological activity as well as the elucidation of their mechanisms of action. In addition, advanced techniques in the isolation and identification of bioactive peptides, including bioinformatics approaches and omics sciences, are within the scope of the Issue. Attention will be given to research that translates bioactive peptides for COVID-19 therapy. The extraction of these peptides from the by-products of industrial processing, in the best interest of reducing waste and optimizing green economy processes, are also highly encouraged.
Dr. Chee-Yuen Gan
Dr. Vuanghao Lim
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioactive peptides
- cardiovascular health
- identification techniques
- inhibitory mechanisms
- nutraceuticals
- skin health
- therapeutics
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