Bioactive Peptides: Functional Roles, Mechanisms, and Applications in Food and Health
Abstrak
Bioactive peptides (BPs), predominantly generated from food-derived proteins via enzymatic hydrolysis and microbial fermentation, have demonstrated multifunctional biological activities. These include antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects, which are often mediated through mechanisms such as enzyme inhibition, metal chelation, and modulation of cellular signaling pathways. Owing to these properties, BPs have attracted considerable attention for the development of functional foods, dietary supplements, and therapeutic agents. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of their physiological functions, molecular mechanisms of action, and production methods, including enzymatic hydrolysis, microbial fermentation, membrane separation, and emerging omics-based strategies. Key challenges in bioavailability, stability, and large-scale applications are discussed, along with recent innovations and future perspectives for the integration of BPs into health-promoting food systems.
Penulis (2)
Na Dong
Chenyu Xue
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2025
- Bahasa
- en
- Sumber Database
- CrossRef
- DOI
- 10.5772/intechopen.1012264
- Akses
- Open Access ✓