By Gary Hu
Volume 10, Issue 1 (Summer 2011)
With the strong growth in biologics, large molecules, and biopharmaceutical therapeutics in recent years, the pharmaceutical and biotech industries are increasingly turning toward peptides and proteins in the search for drug discovery targets. While both possess numerous properties that offer significant therapeutic potential, there are fundamental differences between the two compounds. This article examines some similarities and differences between proteins and peptides in light of potential market applications, manufacturing techniques, and the regulatory environment…
Citation: Hu G. Understanding the Fundamentals of Peptides and Proteins. BioProcess J, 2011; 10(1): 12-14. https://dx.doi.org/10.12665/J101.Hu
Posted online August 13, 2011