Journal of Proteomics & Bioinformatics
Open Access
ISSN: 0974-276X
ISSN: 0974-276X
Maleeka Sharma
Department of Biotechnology,
Patiala Punjabi University, Patiala
India
Research Article
Biopharmaceutical Potential of ACE-Inhibitory Peptides
Author(s): Praveen P Balgir and Maleeka Sharma
Praveen P Balgir and Maleeka Sharma
Bioactive peptides are defined as peptides with hormone or drug like activity that bind to specific receptors leading to induction of physiological responses with a positive impact on body functions and health. Though pharmaceuticals are available, the responses to these drugs show variability and outright toxicity in some patients. Peptides of food origin have been reported to play an important role in the prevention and treatment of hypertension therefore researchers are extensively exploring food based strategies to produce functional food products with antihypertensive properties. These peptides act by intervening in different biochemical pathways that control blood pressure, fluid and electrolyte balance. Some targeted pathways are the renin-angiotensin system, kinin-kallikrein system, sympathetic nervous system, ion regulation system, sodium-transport system and the endothelin-c.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/jpb.1000437