Peptide and protein drugs have proven successful in the treatment of a wide range of diseases, but their use can be limited by their inherent short-life and need for parenteral administration. Here, Kurtzhals et al. discuss how fatty acid derivatization can be applied to address these issues and optimize the pharmacological properties of peptide and protein drugs, highlighting associated considerations and future directions.
- Peter Kurtzhals
- Søren Østergaard
- Thomas Kjeldsen
