The molecular weight of peptide drugs is between small molecule drugs (<500 Da) and biological products (>5000 Da). The FDA defines peptides as polymers composed of less than 40 amino acids …
Recently, in a study published in the international journal Brain, scientists from University College London and other institutions found that drugs for type 2 diabetes may reduce the risk of Parkinson’s …
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for patients with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. Recently, the company announced that it …
The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 continues to cause severe health and economic disruptions with far-reaching effects. However, so far, no anti-SARS-CoV-2 drugs or vaccines have been …
Cells are a key part of our immune system and play a key role in protecting us from harmful pathogens such as viruses and bacteria, as well as cancer. The …
As one of the two primary classes of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules, MHC class I molecules are expressed in almost all cell types and can present peptide antigens to …
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases classified by chronic hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Diabetes is prevalent worldwide and the number …
Scientists are expected to develop a new type of cellular permeable peptide chimera to promote wound healing. In recent years, cell penetrating peptides as drug delivery carriers have aroused great …
Novo Nordisk recently presented the latest data from two phase 3a clinical trials of its oral Semaglutide at the annual (ADA) meeting of the American Diabetes Association. Compared with the …
Some of the deadliest animals on earth are toxic. Poison is their deadly weapon to defend themselves or attack. Toxins are injected into the skin and become poison. There are …