Enzymes in Production of Bioactive Peptides and their Functions

Enzymes in Production of Bioactive Peptides and their Functions examines the critical role of enzymes in the generation, modification, and physiological regulation of bioactive peptides across food, health, and therapeutic contexts. The book bridges fundamental enzymology with translational biotechnology, demonstrating how enzymatic processes drive the discovery, optimization, and clinical potential of bioactive peptides as nutraceuticals and therapeutic agents. The volume is organized into four parts. The first section explores enzymes in the production and bioprocessing of bioactive peptides, highlighting plant, animal, and microbial enzyme systems, as well as fermentation and AI-driven optimization techniques. The second section focuses on enzymatic stability and modification, addressing gastrointestinal digestion, peptide bioavailability, and structural enhancements. The third section investigates enzymes as bioactive peptide targets across cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, and neurodegenerative pathways, detailing molecular mechanisms and inhibitory kinetics. The final section translates this knowledge into practice, examining peptide-based biocatalysis, industrial enzymatic processing, and clinical applications, with discussion of regulatory frameworks and commercialization strategies. This book is a valuable resource for biochemists, molecular nutritionists, enzymologists, and biotechnologists working in academia, industry, and clinical research. It also serves students, pharmaceutical scientists, and food technologists seeking to apply enzymatic science in the design of functional foods, nutraceuticals, and therapeutic bioactive peptides.

• Explores the enzymatic mechanisms underlying the production, modification, and function of bioactive peptides
• Discusses plant, animal, and microbial enzyme systems and their optimization through AI-driven approaches
• Examines enzymatic stability, bioavailability, and biotransformation of peptides in health and disease contexts
• Highlights enzyme targets of bioactive peptides across cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, and neurodegenerative pathways
• Integrates translational perspectives on industrial processing, clinical application, and commercialization of enzyme-based peptide products