title: Application and bioactive properties of proteins and peptides derived from hen eggs: opportunities and challenges.
abstract: Several proteins and peptides that are released in vitro and/or in vivo from hen eggs are biologically active and have a variety of functional properties in humans beyond normal nutrition, for which extensive studies have been performed. This review focuses on their biological activities, including antihypertensive, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiadhesive, immunomodulatory and antithrombotic activities and enhancement of mineral absorption. These proteins and peptides have been shown to regulate the nervous system, cardiovascular system, immune system and gastrointestinal system. The potential application and future directions of research on these bioactive peptides and proteins in the food industry are also addressed.
authors.affiliation: College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Food Safety, Bohai University, Jinzhou, 121013, China; Department of Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 29634, USA.
authors.forename: Zhipeng
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: Yongguang
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Yin
authors.forename: Wenzhu
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Zhao
authors.forename: Feng
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Jingbo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Liu
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D002645:Chickens; D004527:Egg Proteins / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004531:Eggs / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D011487:Protein Conformation
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D004527:Egg Proteins
keywords: albumin; bioactive peptide; eggs; functional foods; identification; protein; purification