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Andrea M. Liceaga

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Purdue University West Lafayette

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Mid career · publishing since 2009
Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive PeptidesInsect Utilization and EffectsMeat and Animal Product QualityNeurobiology and Insect Physiology ResearchAnimal and Plant Science Education

Publications

98

Citations

5,878

Est. group size

~4

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

18

Publishing since 2009

Research summary
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Andrea M. Liceaga's research focuses on discovering and characterizing bioactive peptides (small protein fragments with health-related effects, such as antioxidant activity) from food sources including edible insects, dry-cured ham, dairy, and plant materials. Her work combines food chemistry, in vitro testing, and simple animal models like Caenorhabditis elegans (a small worm used in lab research) to evaluate how these peptides behave after digestion and their potential health benefits. She also studies edible insects as a sustainable food source, addressing topics like processing methods, nutrition, consumer acceptance, and regulatory frameworks.

Bioactive peptides and antioxidant activityEdible insects as food and protein sourcesFood processing and protein functionalityIn vitro and in vivo bioactivity testing (including C. elegans models)Alternative and sustainable protein sources (dairy, plant, insect)

Publication output grew from 2 papers in 2017 to a peak of around 15 in 2021, dipped in 2023-2024, and rebounded to about 12 in 2025, suggesting an overall active but somewhat variable publication pace over the last decade.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 7.6/year recently
2017: 2 publications172018: 6 publications182019: 9 publications192020: 10 publications202021: 15 publications15212022: 12 publications222023: 5 publications232024: 5 publications242025: 12 publications252026: 4 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Food Research International×4
  • Food Chemistry×4
  • Journal of Insects as Food and Feed×3
  • International Journal of Food Science & Technology×3
  • Polysaccharides×3
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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