Egg-derived bioactive peptides with ACE-inhibitory properties: a literature update. Issue 11 (25th September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Grootaert, Charlotte; Matthijs, Bea; Voorspoels, Stefan; Possemiers, Sam; Smagghe, Guy; Van Camp, John
• Is Part Of: Food & function. Volume 8:Issue 11(2017)
• Page Start: 3847
• Page End: 3855
• Publication Date: 2017-09-25
• Subjects: Food -- Analysis -- Periodicals; Food -- Composition -- Periodicals; Nutrition -- Periodicals; 664.07
• DOI: 10.1039/c7fo00839b
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-6496

Abstract

Abstract : Egg proteins contain a wide set of peptide sequences which have an impact on cardiovascular health. Abstract : Egg proteins contain a wide set of peptide sequences which have an impact on cardiovascular health. Their modes-of-action involve, among others, the inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In this review, we focus particularly on ACE-inhibition and discuss recent findings in: (i) production methods for egg protein-derived ACE-inhibitory peptides, (ii) in vitro functionality of these peptides, (iii) their intestinal digestion and absorption in order to reach the target tissue, (iv) the impact of ACE-inhibitory egg-derived peptides in vivo and (v) future perspectives for the implementation of egg-derived ACE-inhibitory peptides as functional foods.