The Research Progress of Bioactive Peptides Derived from Traditional Natural Products in China

Overview

Journal Molecules

Publisher MDPI

Specialty Biology

Date 2023 Sep 9

PMID 37687249

Authors

Yanyan Zhang

Lianghong Liu

Min Zhang

Shani Li

Jini Wu

Qiuju Sun

Shengjun Ma

Wei Cai

Affiliations

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Abstract

Traditional natural products in China have a long history and a vast pharmacological repertoire that has garnered significant attention due to their safety and efficacy in disease prevention and treatment. Among the bioactive components of traditional natural products in China, bioactive peptides (BPs) are specific protein fragments that have beneficial effects on human health. Despite many of the traditional natural products in China ingredients being rich in protein, BPs have not received sufficient attention as a critical factor influencing overall therapeutic efficacy. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive summary of the current methodologies for the preparation, isolation, and identification of BPs from traditional natural products in China and to classify the functions of discovered BPs. Insights from this review are expected to facilitate the development of targeted drugs and functional foods derived from traditional natural products in China in the future.

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