April 2022

Cell-Penetrating Peptides and Their Role in Cancer Research This entry was posted on April 26, 2022 by Michael Jennings. The global market size for cell-penetrating peptides has been on the rise over the last few years, and it is anticipated that the growth will continue in the coming years. The use of peptides has offered a…

Therapeutic Peptides: Applications in the Treatment of Diseases This entry was posted on April 19, 2022 by Michael Jennings. Therapeutic peptides refer to a special class of pharmaceutical agents that features a series of well-organized amino acids. Research revolving around therapeutic peptides begins with fundamental studies about human hormones, including insulin, gonadotropin-releasing hormone, vasopressin, and oxytocin,…

The Anticancer Effects of Antimicrobial Peptides This entry was posted on April 12, 2022 by Michael Jennings. The treatment of cancer remains one of the biggest challenges in global public health systems, especially given the fact that the high mortality rates of cancer-related ailments lead to millions of deaths every year. The available therapeutic and treatment…

Antimicrobial Peptides: Action Mechanisms and Design Methods This entry was posted on April 5, 2022 by Michael Jennings. The discovery of lysozymes in 1922 by Alexander Fleming marked the genesis of modern day innate immunity. Following this finding, there has been the discovery or development of a multitude of antibiotics and antimicrobial peptides. Presently, there are…