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Peptide Hepatic Therapeutics

Therapeutic peptides for liver diseases including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and metabolic liver conditions.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Overview

Peptides have emerging roles in hepatology, from treating viral hepatitis to managing metabolic liver diseases.

Major Hepatic Peptides

DrugIndicationMechanism
PeginterferonHepatitis B/CImmunomodulatory
SemaglutideNASHGLP-1 receptor

Clinical Applications

  • Viral hepatitis treatment
  • Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
  • Liver fibrosis
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NamePeptide Hepatic Therapeutics
CategoryTherapeutic Peptides

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “Peptide Hepatic Therapeutics” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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