Oral administration of peptides.
Newer methodologies allow us to reexamine the question of the oral administration of peptides. The design of proteolysis-resistant analogues, the synthesis of non-peptide active conformers, and the development of biodegradable plastic pill coatings are approaches that are theoretically possible. Which approach will be best for a given peptide will depend upon the properties of the active hormone and its receptor.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000595:Amino Acid Sequence; D002216:Captopril / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007408:Intestinal Absorption; D010455:Peptides / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014667:Vasopressins / Q000008:administration & dosage
D007328:Insulin; D010455:Peptides; D014667:Vasopressins; D002216:Captopril