Research Peptides vs. FDA-Approved Peptide Drugs: What Is the Difference?

TLDR Semaglutide is a peptide. So is retatrutide. So are insulin, glucagon, liraglutide, teriparatide, oxytocin, and many other biologically active molecules. But saying that two products “contain peptides” tells us very little about their regulatory or pharmaceutical status. A research peptide sold as a laboratory reagent and an FDA-approved peptide medicine may even contain nominally … Read more

Peptides vs. Proteins: What’s the Difference?

TLDR Peptides and proteins are made from the same basic molecular ingredients. Both consist of amino acid residues connected through peptide bonds. Both can fold. Both can bind biological targets. Both can act as signaling molecules. And both can have highly specific biological functions. So why do scientists use two different words? The simplest answer … Read more