The Science of Therapeutic Peptides · Volume I

Foundations of Peptide Science

The science, structure, and pharmacology that underpin every peptide.

10 chapters

1. I.1Peptides as Biological MessengersThe chemical language of the human body→
2. I.2How Peptides Act on the Human BodyReceptors, signaling cascades, and physiological response→
3. I.3From Sequence to FunctionThe structural biology of therapeutic peptides→
4. I.4A History of Peptide Science and MedicineFrom organ extracts to molecular engineering→
5. I.5Discovering and Engineering Therapeutic PeptidesFrom biological lead to drug candidate→
6. I.6Peptides Versus Small Molecules and Other Therapeutic ModalitiesHow drug classes differ, and where each one belongs→
7. I.7Peptide Pharmacokinetics and DeliveryMoving fragile molecules through the human body→
8. I.8Benefits, Risks, and Safety of Peptide MedicinesWhat peptides can do well, and where they can harm→
9. I.9Evidence and Clinical Development in Peptide MedicineFrom mechanism to demonstrated benefit→
10. I.10The Future of Peptide TherapeuticsNew targets, new designs, and new delivery systems→