Objectives Lupinus is a large and diverse genus comprising approximately 200 species,
belonging to the family Fabaceae. Lupinus plants have been used for heart stimulants …

Chia expeller is a promising source of bioactive compounds suitable for the development of
nutraceutical ingredients due to its functional, biological, and nutritional properties. In this …

Dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) is one of the main targets for blood sugar control. Some
food protein-derived peptides are thought to have DPP-IV inhibitory (DPP-IVi) activity. In this …

Wheat germ, a byproduct of wheat industrial processing, contains 30% protein and is a
comprehensive source of plant-based protein. But a large amount of wheat germs are …

Abstract Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) is a pseudo-cereal of great interest for its
nutritional value. Specifically, enzymatic hydrolysis of quinoa proteins has shown several …

Tarwi is an Andean grain, belonging to the legume group and is characterised by its high
protein content, exceeding that reported in soybeans being an interesting resource for …

The angiotensin I converting enzyme (ACE, antihypertensive effect) and dipeptidyl
peptidase IV (DPP IV, antidiabetic effect) inhibitory potential of peptides derived from the …

Multifunctional peptides, capable of acting on different body systems through multiple
mechanisms of action, offer many advantages over monofunctional peptides, including …

The present research aimed to evaluate three peptides synthesised from tarwi: AVPFWM,
YSGWLGL and AHAGFGMLY in their antioxidant, antihypertensive and hypoglycemic …

Latin-American Seeds: Agronomic, Processing and Health Aspects Page 1 119 DOI:
10.1201/9781003088424-4 Chapter 4 Structure and Composition of Latin- American Crops …