Bioactive Peptides: Potential Impact on the Treatment of Gastrointestinal
Cancers
Ghazaleh Pourali,
Danial Kazemi,
Roozbeh Pourali
et al.
Abstract:We have reviewed the potential use of bioactive peptides in the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI)
malignancies, which are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Conventional therapies, such
as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, are associated with numerous side effects that may lead to longterm complications. Bioactive peptides are short-chain amino acids that can be extracted from natural sources
or synthesized, and they have various potential health benefits, including anti-inflammat… Show more
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