Immunity boosting roles of biofunctional compounds available in aquafoods: A review

Suraiya, Sharmin; Ahmmed, Mirja Kaizer; Haq, Monjurul

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09547

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“…Seaweed extracts and protein isolates are used in the development of functional foods, dietary supplements, and pharmaceutical formulations targeting specific health conditions [ 8 ]. Biotechnological processes are also employed to extract bioactive compounds from seaweed proteins for use in skincare products, wound healing formulations, and anti-aging treatments [ 117 ]. Furthermore, seaweed biomass serves as a renewable source of bioenergy through processes like anaerobic digestion and bioethanol production [ 118 ].…”

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Seaweed Proteins: A Step towards Sustainability?

Pereira,

Cotas,

Gonçalves

2024

Nutrients

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This review delves into the burgeoning field of seaweed proteins as promising alternative sources of protein. With global demand escalating and concerns over traditional protein sources’ sustainability and ethics, seaweed emerges as a viable solution, offering a high protein content and minimal environmental impacts. Exploring the nutritional composition, extraction methods, functional properties, and potential health benefits of seaweed proteins, this review provides a comprehensive understanding. Seaweed contains essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Its protein content ranges from 11% to 32% of dry weight, making it valuable for diverse dietary preferences, including vegetarian and vegan diets. Furthermore, this review underscores the sustainability and environmental advantages of seaweed protein production compared to traditional sources. Seaweed cultivation requires minimal resources, mitigating environmental issues like ocean acidification. As the review delves into specific seaweed types, extraction methodologies, and functional properties, it highlights the versatility of seaweed proteins in various food products, including plant-based meats, dairy alternatives, and nutritional supplements. Additionally, it discusses the potential health benefits associated with seaweed proteins, such as their unique amino acid profile and bioactive compounds. Overall, this review aims to provide insights into seaweed proteins’ potential applications and their role in addressing global protein needs sustainably.

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confidence: 99%

Seaweed Proteins: A Step towards Sustainability?

Pereira,

Cotas,

Gonçalves

2024

Nutrients

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“…Food-derived bioactive peptides, as an important component of functional foods, are of great value in the regulation of physiological functions, including anti-oxidation [ 8 ], anti-hypertension [ 9 ], anti-cancer [ 10 ], anti-inflammatory [ 11 ], anti-bacterial [ 12 ], etc. Currently, researchers have a strong interest in the high-value utilization of waste, and many reports have confirmed the feasibility of obtaining bioactive peptides from marine organisms and their processing by-products [ 13 , 14 ]. Hou et al [ 15 ] reported that three immunomodulatory peptides (NGMTY, NGLAP, and WT) isolated and purified from Alaska pollock frame hydrolysate had high lymphocyte proliferation activity.…”

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Effects of Low Molecular Weight Peptides from Red Shrimp (Solenocera crassicornis) Head on Immune Response in Immunosuppressed Mice

Zhao

Jiang

Tang

et al. 2023

IJMS

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This study aimed to investigate the immunoenhancement effects of low molecular weight peptides (SCHPs-F1) from red shrimp (Solenocera crassicornis) head against cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced immunosuppressed mice. ICR mice were intraperitoneally injected with 80 mg/kg CTX for 5 consecutive days to establish the immunosuppressive model and then intragastrically administered with SCHPs-F1 (100 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg, and 400 mg/kg) to investigate its improving effect on immunosuppressed mice and explore its potential mechanism using Western blot. SCHPs-F1 could effectively improve the spleen and thymus index, promoting serum cytokines and immunoglobulins production and upregulating the proliferative activity of splenic lymphocytes and peritoneal macrophages of the CTX-treated mice. Moreover, SCHPs-F1 could significantly promote the expression levels of related proteins in the NF-κB and MAPK pathways in the spleen tissues. Overall, the results suggested that SCHPs-F1 could effectively ameliorate the immune deficiency caused by CTX and had the potential to explore as an immunomodulator in functional foods or dietary supplements.

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