Understanding the Challenges: What is a Drawback of Peptides?
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Globally, over 80 peptide drugs have been approved, and the market is growing rapidly [1.8.4]. Despite their high target specificity, their development faces significant hurdles [1.7.1]. So, **what is a drawback of peptides?** Key issues include poor stability, rapid degradation, and low oral bioavailability, which often necessitates administration via injection [1.4.2, 1.4.4].
