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Exploring Cyclic Peptides: A Path to Therapeutic Innovation

The landscape of medicinal chemistry is witnessing a transformative shift, with cyclic peptides emerging as crucial players in the realm of therapeutic development. Positioned strategically between small molecules and large biologics, cyclic peptides leverage the best of both worlds, providing the favorable oral administration characteristics of small molecules alongside the structural advantages inherent to biologics. This unique combination enables them to effectively tackle challenging targets such as protein-protein interactions and complex receptors, traditionally considered