rethinkPeptides Search
Menu
RethinkPeptides

Research library — page 136

Browse more peptide research, methods and limitations.

Filter by topic, method, and evidence

You can select more than one topic or evidence level.

Clear filters

RPEP-15185 · 2026

Peptide Probe Targets NPY1R for Both Glioma Imaging and Alpha-Particle Therapy

A 68Ga/211At-labeled NPY1R-targeting peptide demonstrated specific glioma uptake for PET imaging and therapeutic alpha-particle delivery, establishing a theranostic platform for brain tumors.

Gan, Rong; Xu, Duling; Liu, Weihao; Liu, Jiadi; Yang, Yuanyou; Liu, Ning; Zhang, Qiyue; Wang, Zhimin; Li, Hongyan ·

RPEP-15188 · 2026

Semaglutide Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Schizophrenia Patients on Antipsychotics — Partly Through Weight Loss

Semaglutide reduced fasting glucose (-0.87 mmol/L, p<0.001), improved insulin sensitivity (p=0.001), reduced insulin resistance (p=0.006), and achieved 9.2 kg weight loss. Weight loss mediated insulin sensitivity (p=0.01) and resistance (p=0.01) improvements.

Ganeshalingam, Ashok A; Uhrenholt, Nicolai; Arnfred, Sidse; Gæde, Peter; Pedersen, Andreas K; Bilenberg, Niels; Frystyk, Jan ·

RPEP-15189 · 2026

Cardiac Nerve Damage Is Rampant in Schizophrenia — Semaglutide Didn't Fix It in 30 Weeks

CAN prevalence: 84% (50% definite) in schizophrenia patients on antipsychotics. CAN correlated with BMI (p<0.05 from BMI 30+) and clozapine. Semaglutide reduced BMI but did not change CAN status over 30 weeks (p=0.516).

Ganeshalingam, Ashok Ainkaran; Uhrenholt, Nicolai Gundtoft; Arnfred, Sidse; Gæde, Peter; Pedersen, Andreas Kristian; Bilenberg, Niels; Frystyk, Jan ·

RPEP-15191 · 2026

Spider Venom Peptide YC18 Kills Staph with No Resistance After 35 Passages

YC18 showed MIC 6.25 μg/mL against S. aureus, no resistance after 35 passages, selective PG membrane targeting, dual-disulfide stability (Cys2-Cys15, Cys6-Cys11), high plasma stability, low cytotoxicity, and in vivo efficacy.

Gao, Jinai; Wang, Yi; Wang, Wanting; Yang, Min; Cao, Kaixun; Pan, Qi; Guo, Ruiyin; Lu, Qiumin; Zhang, Chengchen; Li, Juan; Lai, Ren ·

RPEP-15192 · 2026

Combining GLP-1 Drug with Akkermansia Bacteria Dramatically Improves Fatty Liver Treatment in Mice

Semaglutide + Akk11 synergistically improved MASLD through reduced fat mass, better liver histology, decreased triglycerides, suppressed fatty acid synthesis, enhanced mitochondrial function, gut microbiota remodeling, and reduced intestinal/hepatic inflammation.

Gao, Kaige; Yin, Zaifei; Zhang, Chi; Dong, Zixuan; Wang, Runqi; Chen, Qian; Liu, Xiangpeng; Jiang, Caifeng; Wang, Yalin; Guo, Bin; Zhou, Zhengyu; Jia, Zhihao; Sun, Hong; Feng, Yu ·

RPEP-15193 · 2026

Brain Natriuretic Peptide Shows Therapeutic Potential for Acute Pulmonary Embolism

BNP reduced right ventricular pressure and improved survival in PE rats, and improved clinical outcomes in intermediate-high-risk PE patients, through NPRC-mediated NADPH oxidase 2 reduction and decreased myosin light chain phosphorylation in PA smooth muscle.

Gao, Yizhuo; Liu, Shiqi; Gu, Zhichun; Wei, Xuejiao; Han, Xue; Wei, Shibo; Yang, Jing; Liu, Yuchen; Jia, Dong ·

RPEP-15194 · 2026

Peptide Nanofiber Therapy Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier and Reduces Stroke Damage in Mice

Systemically delivered IKVAV-PA crossed the BBB, localized to the ischemic hemisphere (confirmed by intravital imaging), and significantly reduced infarct volume vs saline at 7 days post-stroke with good organ biocompatibility.

Gao, Zijun; Andrade da Silva, Luisa Helena; Li, Zhiwei; Chen, Feng; Smith, Cara; Lipfert, Zoie; Martynowicz, Ryan; Arias, Erika; Muller, William A; Sullivan, David P; Stupp, Samuel I; Batra, Ayush ·

RPEP-15198 · 2026

The Enterolimbic Axis: How Gut Peptides Like GLP-1 Control Appetite, Mood, and Reward

The enterolimbic axis integrates gut-derived GLP-1, GIP, and SCFAs with hypothalamic and mesolimbic reward pathways, supporting the repositioning of incretin therapies for metabolic, eating, and affective disorders.

Gasbarrini, Antonio; Galli, Francesca Sofia; Ianiro, Gianluca; Ponziani, Francesca; Rinninella, Emanuele ·

RPEP-15200 · 2026

CGRP Drives Corneal Healing by Activating Protective TSP1/A2M Signaling Pathway

CGRP induces TSP1 and A2M expression (both in vitro and in vivo). CGRP receptor antagonism (BIBN4096) suppresses TSP1/A2M and worsens corneal lesions. Thbs1-/- mice show exacerbated corneal inflammation and fibrosis. Pathway conserved in human corneal injury.

Ge, Hongqi; Zhang, Yangyang; Guo, Qian; Li, Ya; Yang, Lingling; Zang, Xinyi; Xie, Jin; Wang, Yao; Li, Yizhou; Qi, Xia; Wang, Yalin; Zhou, Qingjun; Wang, Xiaolei ·

RPEP-15202 · 2026

GLP-1 Drugs Show Promise for COPD and Asthma Beyond Their Metabolic Benefits

Real-world evidence consistently links GLP-1 RA use to reduced COPD/asthma exacerbations, most pronounced in obese frequent exacerbators. Emerging disease-focused RCTs confirm respiratory benefits. Mechanisms include metabolic improvement and direct GLP-1R-mediated airway/immune modulation.

Georgakopoulou, Vasiliki Epameinondas; Dalamaga, Maria ·

RPEP-15204 · 2026

First Successful Protocol for Desensitizing Patients Allergic to Anti-CGRP Drug Eptinezumab

Two patients with eptinezumab hypersensitivity reactions had negative skin tests (non-IgE mechanism) and successfully completed a 10-step hospital-based desensitization protocol, enabling safe drug readministration.

Gerard, Benoit; Praudel, Hubert; Lanteri-Minet, Michel; Van Obberghen, Elise; Rocher-Moreau, Fanny; Rousset, Johanna; Jacquier, Ulysse; Leroy, Sylvie; Delin, Margot ·

RPEP-15205 · 2026

Common GLP-2 Receptor Variant Linked to Increased Obesity Risk in 500,000 UK Biobank Participants

D470N (32% frequency) increases GLP-2R cAMP via reduced β-arrestin/internalization and is associated with increased obesity, T2D, BMI, body fat, HbA1c, and blood pressure in ~500K UK Biobank participants. LoF variants associated with decreased obesity/fat.

Gerlach, Peter A; Gadgaard, Sarina; Madsen, Jakob S; Lindquist, Peter; Lorente, Javier Sanchez; Faas, Felix; Gabe, Maria B N; Rosenkilde, Mette M; Hauser, Alexander S ·

RPEP-15207 · 2026

Arthropod Venom Peptides Meet Nanotechnology: A New Frontier for Cancer Treatment

Arthropod venom peptides exhibit multi-mechanism anticancer activity (membrane disruption, apoptosis, anti-angiogenesis, immune modulation), with nanodelivery systems overcoming stability, toxicity, and targeting limitations.

Ghodeif, Sara K; El-Fahla, Nadia A; Abdel-Rahman, Mohamed A; El-Shenawy, Nahla S ·

RPEP-15210 · 2026

AI Capsule Network Predicts Antimicrobial Peptides from Multiple Feature Views

AMP-CapsNet combines multi-view feature fusion with capsule neural networks for AMP prediction, achieving improved accuracy over existing computational methods through integrated sequence and physicochemical analysis.

Ghulam, Ali; Rehman, Mujeebu; Fida, Huma; Zhao, Pei-Yu; Noroze, Ramsha; Qi, Ye-Chen; Yu, Xiao-Long ·

RPEP-15211 · 2026

AI/ML for Predicting Migraine Treatment Response: A Scoping Review

AI/ML models can predict migraine treatment response with varying accuracy, potentially enabling precision prescribing for anti-CGRP therapies and other migraine drugs, though validation and standardization are needed.

Giacon, Martina; Terrazzino, Salvatore ·

RPEP-15212 · 2026

New Lyophilization Methods Stabilize Insulin for Oral Solid Dosage Forms

Ternary insulin-sucrose-polymer lyophilized systems maintained amorphous glass stability and protected insulin bioactivity through manufacturing compression, temperature stress, storage humidity, and simulated GI conditions.

Giannachi, Claudia; Allen, Evin; Vucen, Sonja; Crean, Abina ·

RPEP-15213 · 2026

MC4R Deficiency: The Most Common Genetic Obesity Cause Often Goes Undiagnosed for Decades

MC4R deficiency caused multigenerational severe obesity diagnosed only after decades of failed treatments, highlighting the need for early genetic testing and availability of targeted melanocortin therapies.

Giannopoulou, Eleni Z; Zorn, Stefanie; Schirmer, Melanie; Brandt-Heunemann, Stephanie; Schnurbein, Julia von; Nestoris, Claudia; Moawia, Abubakar; Siebert, Reiner; Denzer, Christian; Wabitsch, Martin ·

RPEP-15214 · 2026

GLP-1 Drugs Enable Safe Insulin Reduction in Advanced Type 2 Diabetes

GLP-1 RAs enable safe insulin dose reduction or complete deinsulinization in advanced T2D, with maintained glycemic control, reduced hypoglycemia, and weight loss.

Giorda, Carlo B; Anelli, Valentina; Goglia, Umberto; Riu, Stefano De; Russo, Giuseppina; Gallo, Marco; Cosmo, Salvatore De; Corigliano, Gerardo; Modestino, Michele Roberto ·

RPEP-15215 · 2026

GLP-1 Drugs May Shrink Coronary Artery Plaques in Diabetic Patients After Heart Attacks

GLP-1 RAs were associated with coronary plaque regression after ACS in diabetic patients, through anti-inflammatory, endothelial, and metabolic mechanisms complementary to statin-mediated lipid lowering.

Gitto, Mauro; Catapano, Federica; Francone, Marco; Mincione, Gianluca; Scialò, Vincenzo; Pivato, Carlo A; Lisi, Costanza; Regazzoli, Damiano; Cao, Davide; Fiorina, Roberta Maria; Petrelli, Alessandra; Bucciarelli, Loredana; Loretelli, Cristian; Condorelli, Gianluigi; Fiorina, Paolo; Stefanini, Giulio ·

RPEP-15217 · 2026

Beyond Nerves: Non-Neuronal Targets for Next-Generation Migraine Therapy

Non-neuronal targets in migraine include meningeal immune cells, vascular smooth muscle, and endothelial cells, all modulated by CGRP and other neuropeptides, offering additional therapeutic opportunities beyond neuronal targeting.

Gliga, Otilia; Feliu-Soler, Albert; Vila-Pueyo, Marta ·

RPEP-15223 · 2026

Porcine Collagen Peptides Show Anti-Obesity Effects Through ACE Inhibition After Digestion

PSCH maintained ACE inhibitory activity after simulated GI digestion, with specific peptide fractions showing both ACEi and antiobesogenic effects, demonstrating bioactive peptide survival through digestion.

González-Noriega, Julio A; Valenzuela-Melendres, Martín; Hernández-Mendoza, Adrián; Astiazarán-García, Humberto; Islava-Lagarda, Thalia; Tortoledo-Ortiz, Orlando; de la Garza, Ana Laura; Gutierrez-Pacheco, Samaria L; Alvarez-Armenta, Andrés; Ríos-Castro, Emmanuel; Huerta-Ocampo, José A; Peña-Ramos, E Aída ·

RPEP-15224 · 2026

First Human Trial Protocol for Measuring Cardiovascular Effects of GLP-1/Glucagon Dual Agonists

An experimental medicine protocol for systematically evaluating acute hemodynamic effects of GLP-1/glucagon dual agonists, addressing cardiovascular safety concerns about glucagon receptor agonism.

Goodman, James; Parker, Victoria E; McEniery, Carmel M; Di Stefano, Giovanni; Hubsch, Annette; Vamvaka, Evangelia; Helmy, Jo; Kaloyirou, Fotini; Jalaludeen, Navazh; Barker, Peter; Jermutus, Lutz; Cheriyan, Joseph; Ambery, Philip; Wilkinson, Ian B ·

RPEP-15230 · 2026

Antimicrobial Peptide C14R Kills All Six ESKAPE Pathogen Species

Synthetic AMP C14R demonstrated broad-spectrum pore-forming antibacterial activity against all pathogenic species of the ESKAPE group.

Gruber, Daniel; Vogel, Verena; Walter, Jan-Christoph; Bolotnikov, Grigory; Rodríguez, Armando; Preising, Nico; Ständker, Ludger; Firacative, Carolina; Spellerberg, Barbara; Kissmann, Ann-Kathrin; Rosenau, Frank ·

RPEP-15232 · 2026

How Sugar Modifications Change Antimicrobial Peptide Structure, Stability, and Activity

N- and O-glycosylation differentially affected AMP structural properties, stability, and biological activity, providing systematic design rules for glycoengineered antimicrobial peptide therapeutics.

Grzywacz, Daria; Nuti, Francesca; Żamojć, Krzysztof; Samsonov, Sergey A; Malinowska, Marcelina; Paduszyńska, Małgorzata; Papini, Anna Maria; Makowska, Joanna ·