<i>Tenebrio molitor</i> Proteins-Derived DPP-4 Inhibitory Peptides: Preparation, Identification, and Molecular Binding Mechanism

Inhibition of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) is an effective way to control blood glucose in diabetic patients. <i>Tenebrio (T.) molitor</i> is an edible insect containing abundant protein. <i>T. molitor</i> protein-derived peptides can suppress the DPP-4 activity. However, t...

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Main Authors: Jiao Tan, Jing Yang, Xinyi Zhou, Ahmed Mahmoud Hamdy, Xilu Zhang, Huayi Suo, Yu Zhang, Ning Li, Jiajia Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/22/3626