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Abstract

Lipopeptides (LPs) are widely sourced surface-active natural products with a wide range of functions and low toxicity, high potency, and good biodegradability. In this paper, we summarize, for the first time, the plant, animal, microbial, and synthetic sources of LPs. We also introduce the applications of LPs in food and human health, including (1) LPs can inhibit the growth of food microorganisms during production and preservation. They can also be added to food packaging materials for preservation and freshness during transportation, and can be used as additives to improve the taste of food. (2) LPs can provide amino acids and promote protein synthesis and cellular repair. Due to their broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties, they exhibit good anticancer effects and biological activities. This review summarizes, for the first time, the sources of LPs and their applications in food and human health, laying the foundation for the development and application of LPs.

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Title
Sources of Lipopeptides and Their Applications in Food and Human Health: A Review
Author
Chen, Shuyi; Chen, Sumin; Yu, Xin; Caijing Wan; Wang, Ying; Peng, Lianxin 1 ; Li, Qiang  VIAFID ORCID Logo 

 Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industrialization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; 18882882771@163.com (S.C.); chensumin76@163.com (S.C.); m18481822277@163.com (X.Y.); 13206009521@163.com (C.W.); 19938308064@163.com (Y.W.); penglianxin@cdu.edu.cn (L.P.) 
First page
207
Publication year
2025
Publication date
2025
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
23048158
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3159466002
Copyright
© 2025 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.