The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 continues to cause severe health and economic disruptions with far-reaching effects. However, so far, no anti-SARS-CoV-2 drugs or vaccines have been approved, which means that new strategies and rapid solutions are urgently needed. In addition to being busy looking for a vaccine against COVID-19, there … Continue reading
Let’s start with the most common question: what are peptides? Peptides, in a basic and literal sense, are the molecules that make up proteins. First, amino acids form a chain called an amino-peptide. Then, when those peptides link together, they become a protein. They are present in every living organism, and peptides in humans are responsible … Continue reading
Thymosin is a hormone secreted from the thymus; a small, irregular-shaped gland in the top part of the chest, just under the breastbone, and between the lungs. The thymus is responsible for regulating the immune system and tissue repair. Thymosin Beta 4 (Tβ4) is a naturally occurring peptide made up of 43 amino acid proteins. … Continue reading
