| abstract |
The present invention provides a novel peptide having an ACE inhibitory action and use thereof. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A peptide comprising any one of the following amino acid sequences shown in (1) or (2) is provided: (1) Asn-Asn-Tyr-Pro-Ser-Asp-Ile-Asp-Gln-Trp- His-Asp-Lys (SEQ ID NO: 1), (2) Gly-Glu-Gly-Leu-Ile-Val-Tyr-His (SEQ ID NO: 2). The peptide is useful as an active ingredient in an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, an antihypertensive agent, a food, particularly a food for preventing hypertension. [Selection figure] None |