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RPEP-14993 · 2026

How GLP-1 Receptor Location Inside Cells Affects Drug Signaling in Diabetes Treatment

Biased and unbiased GLP-1R agonists produce spatially diffuse cAMP signaling in beta cells despite differences in receptor internalization and localization, challenging location-dependent signaling theories.

Chen, Shiqian; Lobato, Carolina B; Wong, Carissa; Manchanda, Yusman; Viloria, Katrina; Davies, Iona; Andersen, Daniel B; Ast, Julia; Sloop, Kyle W; Hodson, David J; Broichhagen, Johannes; Bloom, Steve; Holst, Jens J; Tan, Tricia; Tomas, Alejandra; Jones, Ben ·

RPEP-14994 · 2026

Stapled Peptides That Block Protein Interactions Speed Up Wound Healing

Stapled peptide inhibitors of VGLL4-TEAD4 interactions accelerated cutaneous wound healing by activating fibroblast proliferation through the Hippo pathway.

Chen, Shuai; Gai, Conghao; Wang, Guangyao; Dong, Peng; Zhuo, Xiaobin; Zhang, Wenwen; Zhang, Pei-Chao; Chai, Xiaoyun; Xue, Hongjuan; Su, Juan; Zhao, Qingjie; Zou, Yan ·

RPEP-14995 · 2026

How Gut Bacteria May Trigger Type 1 Diabetes Through Molecular Mimicry

Gut microbiota dysbiosis contributes to T1D through metabolic disruption of gut barrier integrity and molecular mimicry where microbial peptides trigger cross-reactive autoimmune responses against beta cells.

Chen, Sihan; Luo, Yixin; Wei, Gaoyang; Liu, Shuiping ·

RPEP-14996 · 2026

Ancient Poop Reveals Extinct Antimicrobial Peptides That Could Fight Modern Superbugs

AMPLiT identified antimicrobial peptides from ancient human coprolite metagenomes with high accuracy (AUPRC 0.9486), revealing potentially extinct but efficacious AMPs.

Chen, Sizhe; Yuan, Yue; Wang, Yun; Peng, Ye; Tun, Hein Min; Jiang, Zhimin; Miao, Yinglei; Lee, Sunjae; Yin, Xiaole; Shen, Xiaotao; DeLeon, Orlando; Chang, Eugene B; Chan, Francis Ka Leung; Sun, Yang; Ng, Siew Chien; Su, Qi ·

RPEP-15001 · 2026

Virus-Mimicking Peptide Delivers Drugs Directly to Damaged Cartilage Cells in Arthritis

CMP-functionalized micelles successfully deliver drugs to diseased chondrocytes using a dual-targeting approach: collagen adhesion and MMP-13-activated cell penetration.

Chen, Xiao; Zhou, Dongyang; Wang, Jian; Liu, Han; Zhang, Hao; Geng, Zhen; Wang, Guangchao; Shen, Hao; Zhang, Yuanwei; Li, Zuhao; Wang, Dongliang; Ren, Xiaoxiang; Wang, Xiuhui; Xu, Ke; He, Chongru; Bai, Long; Wei, Yan; Chen, Xiaoyuan; Su, Jiacan ·

RPEP-15007 · 2026

Engineered Oral Patch Delivers Plant-Derived Cyclic Peptide for Type 2 Diabetes

Engineered micropatch enables oral delivery of heterophyllin B, a cyclic plant peptide that alleviates T2DM by modulating hepatic IRS2/PI3K-Akt/FoxO1 signaling and restoring bile acid metabolism.

Chen, Yi; Huang, Yuanxing; Huang, Cheneryu; Zhang, Shu; Fan, Mengyu; Yuan, Xu; Huang, Cao; Zhang, Man; Peng, Jianqing; Sun, Runbin; Zhang, Shuai; Chen, Wenzhang; Gong, Zipeng ·

RPEP-15009 · 2026

Neuropeptides Control Maternal Care Behavior in Wolf Spiders

HSD3B regulates maternal care behavior in wolf spiders through neuropeptide signaling pathways, providing an additional mechanism beyond previously known hormonal regulation.

Chen, Yunru; Xu, Tianhong; Wang, Jingting; Wang, Yuan; Yu, Na; Chen, Tao; Liu, Zewen ·

RPEP-15011 · 2026

Peptide Nanocarrier Targets Macrophages to Kill Hidden MRSA Bacteria Inside Cells

RFP@TVYV amphiphilic peptide nanocarrier achieves macrophage-targeted delivery and intracellular MRSA eradication through sequential targeting using tuftsin modification.

Chen, Zaipeng; Wu, Yuling; Nie, Zhiqiang; Mao, Tengfei; Tao, Junjun; Tang, Changming; Ruan, Huajun; Lang, Xin; Zhou, Wei; Lu, Jiaju; Li, Xigong ·

RPEP-15013 · 2026

Antimicrobial Peptide-Loaded Hydrogel Fights Infection and Promotes Wound Healing

SGHC-WR hydrogel with WR3-NH2 antimicrobial peptide demonstrated triple function: antibacterial activity, anti-inflammatory effects, and pro-healing tissue regeneration in wound models.

Chen, Zhizhi; Li, Chao; Wang, Lei; Luo, Ying; Yang, Yahan; Han, Qinqin; Zhang, Jinyang; Shi, Yaoqiang; Sun, Yi; Song, Yuzhu ·

RPEP-15014 · 2026

mRNA Technology Turns Immune Cells Into Antimicrobial Peptide Factories to Kill TB Bacteria

mRNA-mediated expression of fusion phage tail-AMP proteins inside macrophages enables targeted intracellular clearance of M. tuberculosis, overcoming the limitations of extracellular-focused anti-TB drugs.

Chen, Ziwei; Fan, Xueting; Zhou, Liying; Zou, Lihui; Wan, Li; Li, Yayu; Li, Chang; Kuai, Lu; Cai, Jiahui; Zhang, Lili; Li, Yifei; Li, Hexin; Wan, Kanglin; Liu, Haican; Xu, Hongtao; Xiao, Fei ·

RPEP-15015 · 2026

GLP-1 Drugs May Reduce Epilepsy Risk in People with Type 2 Diabetes

GLP-1 RA use was associated with lower incident epilepsy risk compared to DPP-4i use in adults with T2DM, providing real-world evidence supporting preclinical neuroprotective findings.

Cheng, Ching-Yang; Lo, Shih-Chang; Huang, Chien-Ning; Yang, Yi-Sun; Wang, Yu-Hsun; Kornelius, Edy ·

RPEP-15017 · 2026

Liraglutide vs Calorie Restriction for Reducing Fat Inside the Pancreas

The pilot study compared changes in pancreatic fat fraction between calorie restriction and liraglutide over 24 weeks, with secondary analysis of weight, liver fat, and glycemic parameters.

Cheng, Haiyan; Jiang, Xiao; Zhu, Xiaowei; Zhu, Xiaowen; Li, Chenxi; Cao, Mengjiao; Zhou, Qunyan; Deng, Shukun; Wu, Wenjun ·

RPEP-15021 · 2026

pH-Responsive Catheter Coating Fights UTIs and Reduces Discomfort

Bilayer PL@SAMT/Mg hydrogel coating provides pH-triggered controlled antibacterial release and sustained lubrication for infection-resistant urinary catheters.

Cheng, Ming; Lin, Weijie; Yu, Jianbo; Gao, Peiliang; Shi, Fange; Wang, Chunyu; Ma, Yong; Liu, Zhongdi; Dong, Guiying ·

RPEP-15023 · 2026

Frog Peptide RL-RF10 Promotes Gum Tissue Regeneration Through Integrin Signaling

RL-RF10 promotes gingival tissue repair and regeneration through the integrin αvβ3/p38/Snail1 axis, representing the first potential specific medication for gum tissue restoration.

Cheng, Tingting; Zhou, Jianzhong; Yang, Haoran; Zhao, Anna; Chen, Yuxiang; Xianqi, Rao; Li, Jing; Li, Lin; Yang, Xinwang; Li, Ziliang ·

RPEP-15024 · 2026

Two Major Drug Safety Databases Flag Eye Risks with GLP-1 Drugs

Multi-database pharmacovigilance analysis using advanced signal detection identified and characterized ocular toxicity signals associated with GLP-1 RAs across both FAERS and VigiBase.

Cheng, Xiao; Jiang, Ziwei; Li, Guangyao; Wang, Jiawei; Han, Furong ·

RPEP-15027 · 2026

pH-Activated Peptides Selectively Kill Drug-Resistant Bacteria at Infection Sites

KLH3 and KLH4 histidine-modified peptides show pH-dependent selective activity against gram-negative bacteria, becoming active battering rams against bacterial membranes only at acidic infection sites.

Cheon, Dae Hee; Choi, Yoonhwa; Arya, Rekha; Hur, Yuna; Choe, Hyeong Woon; Nam, So Hee; Hyun, Soonsil; Chaurasia, Akhilesh Kumar; Yu, Jaehoon; Kim, Kyeong Kyu; Lee, Yan ·

RPEP-15029 · 2026

CPAP vs GLP-1 Drugs vs Combination for Sleep Apnea: A Network Meta-Analysis

Network meta-analysis compared CPAP, GLP-1 RAs, and combination therapy for OSA, evaluating the primary endpoint of AHI along with sleepiness and metabolic outcomes.

Chiappa, Gaspar R; Santos, Paula C N; Cavalcante, Deivyd Vieira Silva; Sá Filho, Alberto Souza; Prado, Natalia; Lombardo, Katia Marques; Sequero, Pedro Sanchez; Esquinas, Antonio M ·