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Bioactive Peptides and Protein Hydrolysates as Lipoxygenase Inhibitors

Version 1 : Received: 5 June 2023 / Approved: 6 June 2023 / Online: 6 June 2023 (10:11:09 CEST)

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Wong, F.-C.; Chai, T.-T. Bioactive Peptides and Protein Hydrolysates as Lipoxygenase Inhibitors. Biology 2023, 12, 917. Wong, F.-C.; Chai, T.-T. Bioactive Peptides and Protein Hydrolysates as Lipoxygenase Inhibitors. Biology 2023, 12, 917.

Abstract

Lipoxygenases are non-heme iron-containing enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids, resulting in the production of lipid hydroperoxides, which are precursors of inflammatory lipid mediators. The enzymes are widely distributed in humans, other eukaryotes, and cyanobacteria. Lipoxygenases hold promise as therapeutic targets for several human diseases, including cancer and inflammation-related disorders. Inhibitors of lipoxygenase have potential applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food. Bioactive peptides are short amino acid sequences embedded within parent proteins, which can be released by enzymatic hydrolysis, microbial fermentation, and gastrointestinal digestion. A wide variety of bioactivities have been documented for protein hydrolysates and peptides derived from different biological sources. Recent findings indicate that protein hydrolysates and peptides derived from both edible and non-edible bioresources can act as lipoxygenase inhibitors. In this review, we explore current knowledge on the production of anti-lipoxygenase protein hydrolysates and peptides from millet grains, chia seeds, insects, milk proteins, fish feed, velvet antler blood, fish scales, and feather keratins. We delve into the anti-lipoxygenase activities and modes of action of these protein hydrolysates and peptides, while also highlighting the strengths and shortcomings of previous research. Additionally, we propose potential research directions and areas of improvement that can propel the discovery of anti-lipoxygenase peptides in the near future.

Keywords

anti-lipoxygenase peptide; bioactivity; enzymatic hydrolysis; food peptide; food protein; inflammation; lipoxidase; lipoxygenase inhibitory activity.

Subject

Biology and Life Sciences, Biology and Biotechnology

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