@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/13949, title = {Bioactive Component in Milk and Dairy Product}, author = {Bahareh Hajirostamloo}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {Recent research has shown that milk proteins can yield bioactive peptides with opioid, mineral binding, cytomodulatory, antihypertensive, immunostimulating, antimicrobial and antioxidative activity in the human body. Bioactive peptides are encrypted in milk proteins and are only released by enzymatic hydrolysis in vivo during gastrointestinal digestion, food processing or by microbial enzymes in fermented products. At present significant research is being undertaken on the health effects of bioactive peptides. A variety of naturally formed bioactive peptides have been found in fermented dairy products, such as yoghurt, sour milk and cheese. In particular, antihypertensive peptides have been identified in fermented milks, whey and ripened cheese. Some of these peptides have been commercialized in the form of fermented milks. Bioactive peptides have the potential to be used in the formulation of health-enhancing nutraceuticals, and as potent drugs with well defined pharmacological effects.}, journal = {International Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering}, volume = {4}, number = {12}, year = {2010}, pages = {870 - 874}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/13949}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/48}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 48, 2010}, }