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Azide insulin peptide conjugates: MerckRecent Research Landscape

Uncontrolled glycemic fluctuations lead to severe metabolic complications, which are mitigated by engineering insulin molecules with sugar-based molecular switches for autonomous glucose sensing. This design enables self-regulating hormone release to prevent hypoglycemia.

What technical problems is Merck addressing in Azide insulin peptide conjugates?

Uncontrolled glycemic fluctuations

(4)evidences

Standard insulin therapy lacks autonomous regulation based on real-time blood sugar levels. Eliminating the risk of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia through self-regulating delivery improves patient safety and metabolic stability.

Excessive postprandial hypoglycemia risk

(3)evidences

Full agonism of insulin receptors often leads to hypoglycemia and metabolic instability. Partial agonism provides a controlled glycemic response to prevent dangerous blood glucose drops.

Peptide proteolytic instability

(1)evidences

Endogenous peptide hormones suffer from short half-lives due to proteolytic instability and rapid clearance. Enhancing structural rigidity prevents enzymatic breakdown to maintain therapeutic efficacy.