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  • Self-assembling peptides (SAPs) are a novel class of agents capable of forming micro/nanostructures.
  • Their amino acid composition can be modified to mimic biological functions.
  • These structures offer significant advantages in biomedical applications.

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  • To review recent studies on self-assembled peptides.
  • To highlight their applications in the biomedical field, including drug delivery and tissue regeneration.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current scientific literature on self-assembling peptides.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on peptide modification and self-assembly processes.
  • Evaluation of applications in drug delivery systems and tissue engineering.

Main Results:

  • Self-assembled peptide micro/nanostructures exhibit high biocompatibility and target molecular recognition sites.
  • They can load both hydrophobic and hydrophilic drugs, improving drug release and stability.
  • Stimuli-responsive moieties can be incorporated for triggered drug delivery at disease sites.

Conclusions:

  • Self-assembling peptides represent a promising platform for advanced biomedical applications.
  • Their versatility supports tissue regeneration, engineering, and targeted drug delivery.
  • Continued research in SAPs holds potential for developing innovative therapeutic strategies.