Food-Derived Peptides intermediate
Lactokinin: Structure, Function, and Significance
Lactokinins are bioactive peptides from milk proteins that inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme, reducing blood pressure.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
lactokinin ace inhibitor food-derived-peptides milk-lactoferrin
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | lactokinin |
| Type | ACE inhibitor |
| Source | Milk lactoferrin |
| Sequence | WVPP |
| Molecular Weight | 498.6 Da |
Description
Lactokinins are bioactive peptides from milk proteins that inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme, reducing blood pressure.
Biological Function
Lactokinins are bioactive peptides from milk proteins that inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme, reducing blood pressure.
Research Significance
This ace inhibitor has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Drug development
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Therapeutics
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “lactokinin” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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