ReviewFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Silkworm Pupae: A Functional Food with Health Benefits for Humans.
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 76 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy of Silkworm Pupae Extract on Muscle Strength and Mass in Middle-Aged and Older Individuals: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2023Trial
- Quercetin-associated structural rearrangement and functional modulation of silkworm Pupa protein: Comparison of covalent and non-covalent interactions.Food chemistry: X · 2026Article
- Thermochemical Valorization of Silkworm Feeding Waste: Chemical Characterization and Biological Activities of the Pyrolysis-Derived Liquid Fraction.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Silk Fibroin Hydrogels: Cutting-edge Developments and Future Directions.Pharmaceutical nanotechnology · 2026Review
- Mulberry Silk Worm Pupae Oil and Prussian Blue Nanoparticle Enriched Multi-Faceted Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanofiber for Infectious Full Thickness Skin Wound Healing.Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine · 2025Article
- The Nutritional, ACE Inhibition, and Antioxidant Properties of Hydrolysate Powders Derived from Different Stages of Thai Silkworm (Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Enhancement of nutritional and textural properties of meat analogues using silkworm pupae powderFood chemistry: X · 2025Article
- Towards a Rational Basis for the Selection of Probiotics to Improve Silkworm Health and Performance.Insects · 2025Review
- Diet Diversification inInsects · 2025Article
- Nutritional Potential of Edible Insects as Alternative Ingredients in Fish Feed: A Path to Modern Aquaculture.Aquaculture nutrition · 2025Review
- A Novel Supplement Consisting of Rice, Silkworm Pupae and a Mixture of Ginger and Holy Basil Improves Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment.Nutrients · 2024Article
- Purification and identification of novel antioxidant peptides derived fromBiochemistry and biophysics reports · 2024Article
- The Protective Effects of Silkworm (Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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- Revisiting edible insects as sources of therapeutics and drug delivery systems for cancer therapy.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2024Review
- Nutritional Value of Silkworm Pupae (Insects · 2023Review
- Potential of Insect Life Stages as Functional Ingredients for Improved Nutrition and Health.Insects · 2023Article
- Nutritional aspects and dietary benefits of "Silkworms": Current scenario and future outlook.Frontiers in nutrition · 2023Review
- Multi-omics study and ncRNA regulation of anti-BmNPV in silkworms,Frontiers in microbiology · 2023Review
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Abstract
Silkworm pupae are insects that are beneficial to human health, not only for their high nutritional value but, more importantly, for the variety of pharmacological functions they can perform when consumed. Currently, there is a lot of interest in the pharmaceutical applications of silkworm pupae. In recent years, the biological functions of domestic silkworm pupae have gradually been identified and confirmed, especially for their beneficial effects on human health. Studies have found that silkworm pupae have positive effects on liver protection, immune enhancement, antiapoptosis, antitumour, antibacterial, regulation of blood glucose and blood lipids, and lowering of blood pressure. However, the pharmacological mechanisms and systemic safety of silkworm pupae have not been systematically evaluated. In this paper, the nutritional composition of the pupae of the domestic silkworm is first summarised. The pharmacological functions of silkworm pupae and their components are then classified, and their mechanisms of occurrence are described. In addition, we provide a preliminary evaluation of the safety of silkworm pupae, analyse their application prospects, and suggest future directions for further pharmacological function studies. The aim is to generate interest in the promotion of human health through the use of silkworm pupae.
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