December 2021

Antimicrobial Peptides: Classification, Design, and Applications This entry was posted on December 25, 2021 by Michael Jennings. Antimicrobial peptides, also known as AMPs, are heterogeneous compounds present in various organisms including human beings. Currently, there are hundreds of antimicrobial peptides which have been isolated and properly characterized. They can be thought of as natural microbicides with…

Most Desirable Benefits and Pharmacological Properties of Bioactive Peptides This entry was posted on December 20, 2021 by Michael Jennings. Bioactive peptides, or BP, refer to specific protein fragments that have a positive impact on a variety of body functions and may influence one’s health in a number of ways. Presently, it is estimated that there…

Tumor Homing Peptides: Advanced Application in Cancer Therapies This entry was posted on December 14, 2021 by Michael Jennings. Currently, there is an increase in the focus on “precision medicine” in oncology, a term used to refer to advanced modes of treatments or therapies. Most of the time, the term is used to indicate very particular…

Current Strategies for Enhancing the Bioavailability of Food Peptide This entry was posted on December 6, 2021 by Michael Jennings. Food peptides are being viewed as vital ingredients of functional foods, as well as nutraceuticals that could be used to promote good health, and lower the risks of getting certain types of chronic illnesses. But, though…

Structural Analysis Techniques for Membrane Peptides This entry was posted on December 5, 2021 by Michael Jennings. There are various biophysical techniques used for determining both the secondary and tertiary structures of membrane peptides, in order to understand the mechanism of their uptake, as well as their actions on the membranes. The methods are mainly used…

Current Strategies Being Utilized to Improve Bioavailability of Food Peptides This entry was posted on December 4, 2021 by Michael Jennings. One of the greatest obstacles in overcoming the challenges associated with the bioavailability of food peptides, has always been a lack of knowledge or adequate results in studies involving the mechanisms through which bioactive peptides…

What You Need to Know About the Current State of Absorption of Food Peptides This entry was posted on December 3, 2021 by Michael Jennings. The absorption of most of the digested foods usually takes place in the jejunum. This is normally where the chyme enters from the stomach, pending it being broken down to its…

Everything You Need To Know About Bioactive Peptides This entry was posted on December 21, 2021 by Michael Jennings. Bioactive Peptides, simply known as BP, refer to certain specific protein segments that display positive impacts on certain body functions or conditions that may ultimately impact health. At the moment, it is believed that there are over…

Food Derived Bioactive Peptides and the Human Health This entry was posted on December 2, 2021 by Michael Jennings. The physiochemical functions of proteins in food are continuously being appreciated by many. In addition to their dietary benefits, several studies continue to reveal that they have more to offer than just nourishing the body. Many of…