Peptides as Therapeutic Agents for Inflammatory-Related Diseases Posted on December 22, 2020 by Michael Jennings The development of peptide vaccines has been in the works for a very long time, but with minimal success. However, current advancements in medical technology, as well as an increased understanding of the immune system – more specifically the operations…
Peptides as Therapeutic Agents for Inflammatory-Related Diseases Posted on December 19, 2020 by Michael Jennings An inflammation is the body’s normal response to lesions and infections. The immune system cells move to the site of the injury or infection, and cause an inflammation. To treat this disorder, unspecific small molecule drugs are used, which may…
What are the benefits of peptides in cosmetics ? Posted on December 16, 2020 by Michael Jennings The cosmetic industry represents a huge worldwide sector. Between skincare, makeup, and haircare, it is growing faster than most other industries, and its market value is estimated to be worth almost $805 billion by 2023. The key to…
Antimicrobial Peptides in Human Health Posted on December 13, 2020 by Michael Jennings The human body has always been special to scientists because it has this amazing capacity to repair itself (like a broken bone) and to protect itself from any kind of exterior aggressions. After studies and a lot of research, it was discovered…
The Potential of Antifungal Peptides as Therapeutic Agents Posted on December 10, 2020 by Michael Jennings Fungi have been used for centuries for food and beverage processing. In recent years, a better understanding of science and advancement in medical technology has shone a spotlight on their potential for being used as antibiotics to overcome the…
Treating Lower Respiratory Infections with Antiviral Peptide Posted on December 4, 2020 by Michael Jennings The presence of various natural antimicrobial substances that contribute to a horde of body defense mechanisms was discovered during the late 19th century, and the research world has never relented since. It was in the year 1963 when in vitro…
Treating Lower Respiratory Infections with Antiviral Peptide Posted on December 4, 2020 by Michael Jennings The Types of Lower Respiratory Infections Lower respiratory infection is one of the top four causes of human death globally. Currently, the world is still reeling from the effects of the Coronavirus, and sadly, the virus has contributed to the…
Maize Bioactive Peptides and Their Anti-Cancer Activities Posted on December 1, 2020 by Michael Jennings Cancer is one of the leading chronic degenerative diseases in the world. In the recent past, the consumption of wholegrain cereals and some of their derivatives have been attributed to the low risks of various forms of cancer. Peptides, amino acids,…
Top Emerging Trends in Regulatory Peptides Posted on November 28, 2020 by Michael Jennings Regulatory peptides are responsible for the transfer of information within the tissues and the cells, between different organisms, and between the various organs of the body. These peptides are produced by all species of life, ranging from mammals to bacteria. So far, these peptides…
Introduction to Targeted Antimicrobial Peptides Posted on November 25, 2020 by Michael Jennings Natural antimicrobial peptides and substances, and their mechanisms of operations in host defenses, are things that the research world has been exploring since the late nineteenth century. In the early 1960s, the discovery of in vitro antibacterial actions of leukocyte extracts came into light,…
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