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Oral Peptide Delivery

Meaning

A pharmaceutical challenge and area of innovation focused on formulating therapeutic peptides for absorption through the gastrointestinal tract, allowing for administration by mouth rather than injection. Peptides are typically degraded rapidly by digestive enzymes and exhibit poor permeability across the intestinal barrier, making effective oral delivery a significant hurdle. Successful methods aim to protect the peptide and enhance its bioavailability.