Peptides as Targeting Agents and Therapeutics: A Brief Overview

Area of Science:

• Biotechnology
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Drug Discovery

Background:

• Peptides offer high controllability and specificity for therapeutic applications.
• They can mimic natural protein structures, activate receptors, and form self-assembling conjugates.
• Peptide-based therapeutics are gaining traction due to their targeted action.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the last decade of research on peptide applications in medicine.
• To explore peptide use in cancer treatment, pathogen control, and organelle targeting.
• To highlight the in vitro and in vivo successes and future potential of therapeutic peptides.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of studies published in the last 10 years.
• Focus on research involving peptide-based therapies and targeting systems.
• Analysis of applications in oncology, infectious diseases, and targeted delivery.

Main Results:

• Demonstrated successful in vitro and in vivo applications of targeting and therapeutic peptides.
• Identified significant progress in peptide-based cancer treatments.
• Showcased peptide efficacy against various pathogens.
• Confirmed successful organelle and organ targeting using peptide conjugates.

Conclusions:

• Peptides are highly promising for developing targeted therapies against cancer and pathogens.
• Their ability to self-assemble and mimic biological structures expands therapeutic possibilities.
• Continued research into peptide applications will yield novel treatments for diverse diseases.