Peptides - fundamentals, amino acids, synthesis, structure, therapeutics, biotechnology, materials science, agriculture, cosmetics, evolutionary history

Today's episode answers the following questions, among others:

1. What exactly are peptides, and how are they different from proteins?
2. What are some important roles peptides play in the human body (e.g., as hormones or neurotransmitters)?
3. How are peptides made, both naturally in the body and synthetically in labs?
4. Can peptides be used as medicines, and what are some examples of peptide drugs?
5. What are the main challenges in developing and using peptides as drugs (e.g., why are many injected)?
6. Are peptides used in areas other than medicine, like in cosmetics, food, or agriculture?
7. What's the science behind collagen peptides and other peptide supplements for skin and health? Do they work?
8. Are peptides safe to use, and what are the risks associated with unregulated peptide products?
9. Why are some peptide-based medications, like insulin or new weight-loss drugs, so expensive?
10. How is artificial intelligence (AI) being used in peptide research and drug development?
11. What are macrocyclic peptides, and why are they important in drug discovery?
12. What are antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and what is their role in fighting infections?
13. What are GLP-1 agonists (like Ozempic or Wegovy), and how do they work for diabetes and weight loss?
14. Are peptides used in sports for performance enhancement, and what are the ethical concerns?
15. What does the future hold for peptide science and its applications in medicine and technology?

 

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