The World of Peptides

Describes the emergence of this new branch of chemistry in the context of current understanding of life processes. The functional analysis and synthesis of peptides are detailed. Two early researchers give an overview of peptides from the beginning to the production of peptide hormones (insulin).

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This text documents the emergence of a new branch of chemistry up to the present understanding of life processes, covering the functional analysis and synthesis of peptides. Two pioneers in peptide research give an historical account of the field from Theodor Curtius' and Emil Fischer's early work to modern production of peptide hormones like insulin.