Exploring the Applications of Short Peptides in Biomedicine, Pharmaceuticals and Cosmeceuticals

What is it about?

This global review explores the diverse applications and properties of short peptides, which are fragments of proteins that carry out biological functions. Short peptides have unique features that make them interesting for scientific exploration in various fields such as biomedicine, pharmaceuticals or cosmeceuticals industries. The increasing number of publications and patents on this subject indicates its growing importance worldwide. The scientists from all continents who contributed to this review aimed to unveil "fifty shades" of short peptides with an emphasis on biomedical uses through their synthesis and potential applications across different domains of life. Peptides can play either a leading role as drugs or a supporting role in diagnosis, treatment, cell penetration or targeting among others. Overall, understanding the wide range of biological functions exhibited by these molecules is crucial for developing innovative therapies across almost all branches medicine globally.

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Why is it important?

This review is important because it provides insights into the diverse applications and properties of short peptides, which are fragments of proteins with unique features that make them interesting for scientific exploration. The increasing number of publications and patents on this subject indicates its growing importance in various fields such as biomedicine, pharmaceuticals or cosmeceuticals industries. This global review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding by scientists from around the world about different biomedical uses for short peptides through their synthesis and potential applications across all continents.