Abstract
Immune system imbalance arises from a complex interplay of genetic,environmental,chronic disease, age, and emotional factors. It can lead to diseases including diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis, and cancer, representing a critical threat to human health. Food-derived bioactive peptides possess immunomodulatory properties. As safe food resources, they are characterized by multi-targeting and high consumer acceptability. This review primarily focuses on the preparation technologies, structural analysis, structure-activity relationships, and mechanisms of bioactive peptides derived from food sources. Furthermore, current achievements are summarized in the field of immunomodulation by the peptides, while perspectives are offered.
Publication Date
1-13-2026
First Page
180
Last Page
192
DOI
10.13652/j.spjx.1003.5788.2024.81269
Recommended Citation
Xinglu, ZHAO; Xiongchao, YANG; Yidan, WANG; Shenglan, ZHAO; and Yage, MA
(2026)
"Research progress on immunomodulatory effect of food-derived bioactive peptides,"
Food and Machinery: Vol. 41:
Iss.
12, Article 22.
DOI: 10.13652/j.spjx.1003.5788.2024.81269
Available at:
https://www.ifoodmm.cn/journal/vol41/iss12/22
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