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ReviewNutrients2025

Casein and Casein-Derived Peptides: Antibacterial Activities and Applications in Health and Food Systems.

Tomás Moita, Laurentina Pedroso, Isabel Santos, Ana Lima

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Review in Nutrients, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Tomás MoitaResearch in Veterinary Medicine (I-MVET), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, Lisbon University Centre, Campo Grande, 376, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID 0009-0002-4191-1997
Laurentina PedrosoResearch in Veterinary Medicine (I-MVET), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, Lisbon University Centre, Campo Grande, 376, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal.
Isabel SantosResearch in Veterinary Medicine (I-MVET), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, Lisbon University Centre, Campo Grande, 376, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-9421-9315
Ana LimaResearch in Veterinary Medicine (I-MVET), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, Lisbon University Centre, Campo Grande, 376, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-8251-6286

Funding

Faculty of Veterinary Medicina, Lusofona University n/a
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance has intensified the search for alternative strategies to conventional antibiotics and preservatives. Casein-derived antimicrobial peptides (CDAMPs), generated through proteolysis, exhibit potent activity against a broad spectrum of pathogens, including antibiotic-resistant strains, revealing strong potential as natural preservatives and therapeutic agents in food and medical applications. Furthermore, casein can be an ideal source for peptide production in these sectors due to its abundance, disordered structure, which enhances enzymatic cleavage, and its amino acid profile, which favors bioactivity. Nonetheless, there is limited literature addressing real-life applications in veterinary medicine, food safety, and public health. This review provides a structured synthesis of current knowledge on the antibacterial properties of CDPs. We classify the main types of these peptides, describe their production methods, and summarize their mechanisms of action against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Furthermore, we examine their potential applications in clinical, veterinary, and food-related contexts, and discuss key aspects related to delivery systems, safety, and regulatory considerations. Overall, our findings highlight the potential of CDPs in addressing antimicrobial resistance, reducing antibiotic use in livestock and humans, and contributing to sustainable food safety and functional food production.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsAntimicrobial PeptidesCaseinsAnimalsFood MicrobiologyFood SafetyGram-Positive BacteriaHumansAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntimicrobial PeptidesCaseinsantibacterial activitycaseincasein-derived peptidesclinical applicationsfood bioactivesfunctional foodsmilk

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PMID40431356
PMCPMC12114164

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