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Bioactive Peptides Quiz
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Bioactive Peptides Quiz

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What was the first bioactive peptide discovered?

  • Vasopressin
  • Oxytocin
  • Insulin (correct)
  • Cyclosporine
  • How many natural bioactive peptides have been identified today?

  • 5000
  • 7000 (correct)
  • 10000
  • 2000
  • What is the main route of administration for most peptides as drugs?

  • Inhalation
  • Topical application
  • Parenteral route (correct)
  • Oral administration
  • What is the size range of small molecules compared to peptides?

    <p>10 kDa vs 150 kDa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the immunogenicity of peptides compared to small molecules?

    <p>Weak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first bioactive peptide synthesized?

    <p>Oxytocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many natural bioactive peptides have been identified today?

    <p>Around 7000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first peptide drug to enter the market?

    <p>Lypressin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size range of small molecules compared to peptides?

    <p>10 kDa (small molecules) and 150 kDa (peptides)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of administration is mainly used for peptide drugs?

    <p>Subcutaneous (s.c.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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