What is the Origin of Peptide Adducts?

The term is derived from chemistry and toxicology, where an "adduct" is the product of a direct addition of two or more distinct molecules. Its relevance in peptide science stems from the need to understand how therapeutic peptides interact with the biological environment and how they are metabolized or degraded in vivo.

What is the Mechanism of Peptide Adducts?

Adduct formation often occurs through nucleophilic attack by a reactive functional group on the peptide, such as a cysteine sulfhydryl or a lysine amino group, onto an electrophilic site of the modifying molecule. In the case of drug development, intentional adduction, like PEGylation, is used to increase the peptide's molecular size, thereby reducing renal clearance and extending its half-life. Unintentional adduction can lead to the formation of neo-antigens, triggering an unwanted immune response.

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Peptide Adducts

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Peptide adducts are molecular complexes formed when a peptide covalently bonds to another molecule, which can be a small chemical compound, a drug metabolite, or a larger protein. In the context of hormonal health and therapeutics, the formation of these adducts can be clinically significant, potentially altering the peptide’s biological activity, pharmacokinetics, or immunogenicity. For instance, the modification of therapeutic peptides can be intentional for drug delivery, or unintentional, leading to immunogenic responses.

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How Do Unregulated Peptide Manufacturing Practices Affect Product Purity?

Unregulated peptide manufacturing introduces chemical impurities that can block therapeutic effects and trigger dangerous, unpredictable immune system reactions.

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