Maliheh Darvish
Somayeh Sadeghi
Farshid Jaberi Ansari
Hossein Jafari Mansoorian
Hassan Jalili

Background: The value of proteins in human health as the main source of amino acids has been proven. In addition to nutritional value, proteins also have biological functions that are expressed by bioactive peptides. Production methods of bioactive peptides affect their function. This article aims to investigate sources and production methods of bioactive peptides effective on human health.   Methods: For gathering information in this review, English articles between ۱۹۸۸ and ۲۰۱۸ containing one of the keywords "bioactive peptides, enzymatic hydrolysis, anti-cancer and anti-hypertensive agents" were searched in PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct and the Islamic World Science Citation Database (ISC). Among ۶۴۳ papers found, ۲۸ articles related to the subject were selected.   Results: The articles show that utilizing the enzymatic hydrolysis method for therapeutic applications causes them to be more stable in comparison with fermentation and solvent extraction methods and is safer than the other two methods. Also, the positive health effects of these compounds include reducing the risk of chronic diseases, increasing immune function, reducing cholesterol, antimicrobial activity, as well as antioxidant, anti-clotting, antihypertensive, and anticancer properties.   Conclusion: In recent years, the role of bioactive peptides as therapeutic compounds has been highlighted. Bioactive peptides can play an effective role in human health. Therefore, investment and planning in this area can affect the future health of the country.

Human health, Bioactive Peptides, Enzymatic Hydrolysis, Anticancer, Antihypertensive