December 2020

Approaches Used To Overcome the Top Drawbacks of Peptide Drugs This entry was posted on December 31, 2020 by Michael Jennings. Peptides refer to biologically active molecules that contain at least two amino acids, interlinked by a peptide bond. Unlike large proteins, they are small in size and a typical chain will usually not go past 100 amino acids….

The Use of Therapeutic Peptides in Cancer Treatments Posted on December 28, 2020 by Michael Jennings Cancer and cardiovascular diseases are among the major causes of death in most developed countries. Most of the conventional approaches to treating cancer are quickly losing their therapeutic relevance due to the lack of tumor selectivity, drug resistance, and…

Promising Cancer Therapies With Peptide-Based Treatments Posted on December 25, 2020 by Michael Jennings What are Peptides and How are They Used? Peptides are molecules consisting of various chains of amino acids joined by peptides bonds through the process of a dehydration-condensation reaction. There are various places, or various origins of peptides, including but not…

Peptides as Therapeutic Agents for Inflammatory-Related Diseases Posted on December 22, 2020 by Michael Jennings The development of peptide vaccines has been in the works for a very long time, but with minimal success. However, current advancements in medical technology, as well as an increased understanding of the immune system – more specifically the operations…

Peptides as Therapeutic Agents for Inflammatory-Related Diseases Posted on December 19, 2020 by Michael Jennings An inflammation is the body’s normal response to lesions and infections. The immune system cells move to the site of the injury or infection, and cause an inflammation. To treat this disorder, unspecific small molecule drugs are used, which may…

What are the benefits of peptides in cosmetics ? Posted on December 16, 2020 by Michael Jennings The cosmetic industry represents a huge worldwide sector. Between skincare, makeup, and haircare, it is growing faster than most other industries, and its market value is estimated to be worth almost $805 billion by 2023. The key to…

Antimicrobial Peptides in Human Health Posted on December 13, 2020 by Michael Jennings The human body has always been special to scientists because it has this amazing capacity to repair itself (like a broken bone) and to protect itself from any kind of exterior aggressions. After studies and a lot of research, it was discovered…

The Potential of Antifungal Peptides as Therapeutic Agents Posted on December 10, 2020 by Michael Jennings Fungi have been used for centuries for food and beverage processing. In recent years, a better understanding of science and advancement in medical technology has shone a spotlight on their potential for being used as antibiotics to overcome the…

Treating Lower Respiratory Infections with Antiviral Peptide Posted on December 4, 2020 by Michael Jennings The presence of various natural antimicrobial substances that contribute to a horde of body defense mechanisms was discovered during the late 19th century, and the research world has never relented since. It was in the year 1963 when in vitro…

Treating Lower Respiratory Infections with Antiviral Peptide Posted on December 4, 2020 by Michael Jennings The Types of Lower Respiratory Infections Lower respiratory infection is one of the top four causes of human death globally. Currently, the world is still reeling from the effects of the Coronavirus, and sadly, the virus has contributed to the…