Food-Derived Peptides intermediate
Casokinin: Structure, Function, and Significance
Casokinins are ACE-inhibitory peptides derived from casein during digestion. They contribute to the antihypertensive effects of milk.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
casokinin ace inhibitor food-derived-peptides milk-casein
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | casokinin |
| Type | ACE inhibitor |
| Source | Milk casein |
| Sequence | YPK |
| Molecular Weight | 391.5 Da |
Description
Casokinins are ACE-inhibitory peptides derived from casein during digestion. They contribute to the antihypertensive effects of milk.
Biological Function
Casokinins are ACE-inhibitory peptides derived from casein during digestion. They contribute to the antihypertensive effects of milk.
Research Significance
This ace inhibitor has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Drug development
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Therapeutics
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “casokinin” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
Test Your Knowledge
Reinforce what you learned about Casokinin: Structure, Function, and Significance with interactive quizzes on Wikipept.
Take a Quiz on Wikipept