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Therapeutic Peptides

Meaning

Therapeutic Peptides are short chains of amino acids that function as signaling molecules in the body, which are synthesized and administered for the purpose of treating diseases or enhancing physiological function. Unlike large protein drugs, peptides are generally small enough to be highly specific in their action, binding to particular receptors or targets to modulate cellular pathways. They represent a rapidly evolving class of pharmaceutical agents in clinical practice, utilized for their high efficacy and generally favorable safety profile.