Anticancer peptides
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Overview
ACPs may selectively target cancer cells through membrane disruption, receptor-mediated targeting, or interference with tumor-specific pathways, though mechanisms vary widely. ACPs are diverse peptides with activity against cancer cells and can be found in nature (wasp venom, bacterial secretions) or be synthetic.
Primary Uses
Targeted cancer therapies
Cancer cell cytotoxicity
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Evidence
Limited clinical data
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