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Peptides: powerful, pervasive, and full of potential
1Boyce Thompson Institute, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA.
Abstract:
Small peptides are a diverse and biologically integral group of biomolecules that, due to their organic nature and multitude of functions, are poised to be attractive targets for commercialization and bioengineering in a world that must grapple with changes in climate and societal needs. In this Special Issue, discussions of peptides both novel and well-characterized highlight the multifaceted diversity of these functional biomolecules, emphasize that there is still so much to discover, and stress their potential not only for practical applications, but also for shaping our understanding of fundamental biological principles.
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