Food Proteomics

Dear Colleagues,

In recent decades, the continuous and rapid evolution of proteomic approaches has provided an efficient platform for the characterization of food-derived proteins. Modern research in food science and nutrition is moving from classical methodologies to advanced analytical strategies in which proteomics and MS‐based techniques play a crucial role. The investigation of protein composition in foodstuffs is helpful for understanding the relationship between the protein content and the nutritional and technological properties of foods. This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive and critical knowlegment of the application of proteomics approaches to food and will look at the advances made in this field. For example, the extraction of bioactive peptides from different food sources has an increasing role to play in food authenticity. These peptides also have increased and novel uses in functional foods and pharmaceuticals for the prevention of diseases associated with metabolic syndrome, including diabetes, heart health, obesity, and inflammation. Moreover, the adulteration of food products is a major concern not only for preventing economic fraud, but also for safety reasons. The non-declared introduction of food ingredients such as toxic or allergenic products may be harmful to consumer's health, thus representing a potential public health risk. For all these reasons, this Special Issue offers a comprehensive and updated overview of food safety and food quality by means of proteomics approaches.

We invite you to contribute original research, technical notes, methods papers, and reviews on the subject of “Food Proteomics” to this Special Issue. Research that combines proteomic advances by using mass spectrometric instrumentation with cleverly designed biological experimentation and advanced bioinformatics methods to provide deep proteomics insights contribute to this important topic. Products will be appreciated by our readership, and will be highlighted as important and significant advancements of food science.

Prof. Dr. Anna Maria Timperio
Guest Editor

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