What are the Advantages of Using Peptide-Based Agents?
Peptide-based agents offer several advantages:
- Specificity: They can be designed to bind very specifically to their target, reducing off-target effects. - Versatility: Peptides can be tailored to bind a wide range of targets, making them useful in diverse applications. - Biocompatibility: Generally, peptides are less toxic and more biocompatible compared to traditional chemical agents. - Ease of Synthesis: Modern techniques allow for the rapid and cost-effective synthesis of custom peptides.
