Authors: Maliha Zahid, Brett E. Phillips, Sean M. Albers, Nick Giannoukakis, Simon C. Watkins, Paul D. Robbins
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0012252
Abstract Summary
Researchers identified a novel peptide called CTP that specifically targets and enters heart tissue. Using phage display technology, they discovered this 12-amino acid sequence can efficiently deliver therapeutic molecules to cardiac cells while avoiding other organs like liver, brain, and skeletal muscle. CTP outperformed standard delivery methods and shows promise for heart-specific drug delivery.
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Researchers identified a peptide that specifically delivers therapeutic molecules to heart tissue, offering a targeted approach for cardiac drug delivery with minimal uptake by other organs.
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