biomedical-applications

Self-Assembling Peptides: Mechanisms and Biomedical Applications

Self-assembling peptides form structured nanoscale formations through non-covalent forces like hydrogen bonding, electrostatic interactions, hydrophobic effects, and π-π stacking. These peptides enable applications in drug delivery, tissue engineering, and biosensors by creating nanofibers, nanoparticles, and hydrogels. Factors such as pH, temperature, and amino acid sequences control their assembly and functionality.