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Recent Peptide Research and News

Wennemers Lab

Self-Sorting Collagen

Reflecting recent work in the Wennemers lab

Nature uses elaborate methods to control protein assembly, including that of heterotrimeric collagen....

 

Swanson Lab

Lasso Peptides

Reflecting recent work in the Swanson lab

Lasso peptides make up a class of natural products characterized by a threaded structure. Given their small size and stability, chemical synthesis would offer tremendous potential...

 

Raskatov Lab

Alzheimer’s Amyloid-β

Reflecting recent work in the Raskatov lab

Amyloid aggregation is a key feature of Alzheimer's disease, AD, and a primary target for past and present therapeutic efforts. Recent research is making it increasingly clear...

 

Raines Lab

Detection of Pulmonary Fibrosis

Reflecting recent work in the Raines lab

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, IPF, is a disease of unknown etiology that is characterized by excessive deposition and abnormal remodeling of collagen...

 

Petersson Lab

N-Terminal Acetylation

Reflecting recent work in the Petersson lab

N-terminal acetylation is a chemical modification carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases. A major member of this enzyme family, NatB, acts on much of the human proteome...

 

Mapp Lab

C–H Radiocyanation of Native Peptides

Reflecting recent work in the Mapp and Sanford labs

In a collaborative work, published in Chemical Science, between the Mapp and Sanford groups, and researchers at the Department of Radiology, all at the University of Michigan, authors describe...

 

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Ved Srivastava

“Being a member of the American Peptide Society and attending the Peptide Symposium, one of the key asset of the society, I have gain new perspectives on emerging peptide technologies, and gain insights about current challenges from prominent peptide leaders. It is a great society for the education and professional development for our peptide scientist.”

Ved Srivastava
Ph.D., Vice President of Peptide Chemistry
Intarcia Therapeutics

Zoë Adams

"The APS has been an integral part of my PhD experience. Between introducing me to a broad array of peptide science, allowing me to meet and develop relationships with colleagues near and far, and providing me with the opportunity to present, discuss, and get feedback on my own research, APS has provided a foundation for the beginning of my career."

Zoë Adams
Ph.D. - Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Scripps Research

Jon Collins

The American Peptide Society has for many years been central to advancing and promoting peptide research through activities such as regular symposiums, the Peptide Science Journal, and ongoing webinars and news highlights. These efforts are an essential contribution to the field which benefits both the academic and industrial communities.

Jon Collins
Director of Business Development
CEM

President’s Welcome

Paramjit Arora, Ph.D. APS President

Welcome to the American Peptide Society! The APS is an interdisciplinary group of chemists and biologists who forge translational discoveries centered on basic research in peptide structure and function. The field of peptide science is highly diverse in content and practitioners. The innovation and energy in the field is a direct result of this diversity. Our Society serves as a forum for bringing together an engaging and supportive group of members. We encourage you to become a member and attend our biennial symposia!

Our Journal

Volume 116, Issue 1, January 2024

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