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Peptide Therapeutics in Immunotherapy
Peptides are integral to modern immunotherapy, particularly in oncology and infectious disease. Tumor-associated antigen peptides stimulate cytotoxic T-cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells. In infectious diseases, peptide vaccines trigger targeted immune responses without the risks of live pathogens.
Peptides can also modulate immune checkpoints, enhance T-cell activity, or suppress excessive inflammation. Their modular design allows combination with other therapies, improving efficacy while minimizing systemic toxicity.
Immunotherapy applications highlight the versatility of peptide therapeutics in both enhancing protective immunity and modulating immune dysfunction.