Table 1.
Proteome components found in flaxseed, and their potential heals benefits. Images prepared using Mol* Viewer 1.1, RCSB Protein Data Bank software (RCSB PDB, Piscataway, NJ, USA).
| Proteome Component |
Structure | Percentage of Total Protein | Potential Health Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11S Globulin |
|
43–48% | Contains anti-cancer peptides [40,41,42]; may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects [43,44] |
| 2S Albumin |
|
16–18% | Contains peptides with potential anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects [42,45,46]; may have cholesterol-lowering effects [47] |
| 7S Vicilin-Like Globulin |
|
11–13% | May have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects [44,48]; contains peptides with potential anti-cancer effects [49] |
| Prolamin |
|
4–6% | Contains peptides with potential anti-cancer effects [50,51] |
| Glutelin-Like Protein |
|
2–3% | May have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects [52,53] |
| Other Proteins |
|
10–15% | May include lignans, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory and thus potential anti-cancer effects [54,55] |