title: Molecular engineering of peptides.
abstract: Deeper understanding of the role of short peptides in lipid layers has revealed potential applications for rationally designed synthetic replacements. A recent report illustrates the successful design of a peptoid mimic of SP-C, a protein linked to respiratory distress syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
authors.forename: Ronald G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Larson
mesh_terms: D015195:Drug Design; D006801:Humans; D010455:Peptides / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000494:pharmacology; D015202:Protein Engineering
chemical_list: D010455:Peptides