Review on the angiotensin-I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor peptides from marine proteins

Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2013 Feb;169(3):738-49. doi: 10.1007/s12010-012-0024-y. Epub 2012 Dec 29.

Abstract

Hypertension is now a major problem threatening people health in the world. Angiotensin-I-converting enzyme (ACE) plays an important physiological role in regulation of blood pressure via conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Inhibition of ACE may have an antihypertensive effect as a consequence of a decrease in blood pressure. A number of terrestrial-derived peptides have been reviewed about their in vitro and in vivo ACE-inhibitory activities. Marine organisms are potentially an untapped source of drugs and value-added food production. The aim of this review is to discuss the marine-derived ACE-inhibitory peptides from sources, production, structure aspects, and their future prospects as functional food or novel therapeutic drug candidates.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / chemistry
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Animals
  • Antihypertensive Agents / chemistry
  • Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Peptides / chemistry
  • Peptides / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Antihypertensive Agents
  • Peptides