Peptides: powerful, pervasive, and full of potential

Abstract Small peptides are a diverse and biologically integral group of biomolecules that, due to their organic nature and multitude of functions, are poised to be attractive targets for commercialization and bioengineering in a world that must grapple with changes in climate and societal needs. In this Special Issue, discussions of peptides both novel and well-characterized highlight the multifaceted diversity of these functional biomolecules, emphasize that there is still so much to discover, and stress their potential not only for practical applications, but also for shaping our understanding of fundamental biological principles.

• Publication year

  2025

• Venue

  Journal of Experimental Botany

• Publication date

  2025-11-12

• Fields of study

  Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Environmental Science

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.1093/jxb/eraf379PMID 41219158PMCID 12605741
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  Open on Semantic Scholar

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  Semantic Scholar, PubMed

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