M. Gong, Aishwarya Mohan, Angus Gibson
Dec 12, 2014
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Biotechnology Reports
Abstract
Highlights • Plastein is a gel-like product of protease-induced peptide aggregation.• Plastein is formed by peptide condensation, transpeptidation and physical interaction.• Plastein can be used in enhancing protein quality and debittering protein hydrolysates.• The peptide aggregate also possesses bioactivity related to health promotion.• Future directions toward industrial applications of plastein are suggested.