Sea cucumber peptides (SCPs) obtained from A. leucoprocta by protease hydrolysis, and isolated and purified by neutral proteinase complex are small molecule peptides that are helpful for human digestion and absorption. This peptides are frequently useful for preparing soup and drinking in our life. Sea cucumber peptides with a high degree of hydrolysis obtained by biological enzymatic hydrolysis have excellent solubility, stability, emulsification, easy digestion, and absorption characteristics good nourishing product. Sea cucumber peptides are also high in glycine (Gly), proline (Pro), aspartic (Asp), and Alanine (Ala)[1].
Sea cucumber peptide (SCP) exhibit a variety of biological functions, including antioxidative, neuroprotective, antiaging, angiotensin-I converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibitory, immunomodulatory, anticancer, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, antifatigue, antiosteoporotic, and anti-inflammatory activities[2].
[1] Yue Wu. “Sea cucumber (Acaudina leucoprocta) peptides extended the lifespan and enhanced antioxidant capacity via DAF-16/DAF-2/SOD-3/OLD-1/PEPT-1 in Caenorhabditis elegans.” Frontiers in Nutrition 9 (2022): 1065145.
[2] Jiacong Man. “Recent advances in sea cucumber peptide: Production, bioactive properties, and prospects.” Food frontiers 4 1 (2022): 131–163.
