Edible insects as a source of biopeptides and their role in immunonutrition
Fernando Rivero‐Pino, Teresa Gonzalez‐de la Rosa, Sergio Montserrat‐de la Paz
Abstract
are some of the most studied and have demonstrated to contain bioactive peptides. Further investigations, mostly with humans, are needed in order to clearly state that peptides from edible insects may contribute to the modulation of the immune system.
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InsectBusinessQuality (philosophy)Food scienceBiotechnologyBiologyEcologyEpistemologyPhilosophyInsect Utilization and EffectsAnimal and Plant Science EducationNeurobiology and Insect Physiology Research