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Millions of people live with diseases driven by complex biology that have been difficult to target by traditional therapeutic approaches. In fact, an estimated 85% of human protein targets are currently consid…
Read guide →Innovation Merck scientists are exploring macrocyclic peptides, a new way to combine the properties of a biologic in a pill. September 15, 2025 Small molecules, generally taken as pills, make up nearly 90% of …
Read guide →Peptides are gathering significant attention not only for their affinity and specificity towards a diverse array of target proteins but also for their tissue permeability (oral suitability) and ease of chemica…
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