Peptide Therapy

Peptides are organic compounds composed of short chains of amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and when they are linked together through peptide bonds, they form peptides. Peptides can vary in length from just a couple of amino acids to around 50 amino acids. When a peptide chain exceeds 50 amino acids, it is typically referred to as a polypeptide. Peptides and polypeptides play significant roles in the body, serving as crucial signaling molecules, hormones, enzymes, and structural components. Some peptides act as neurotransmitters, while others regulate physiological processes such as growth, immune response, and metabolism.