Scientists are developing about 22 special protein pieces (called peptides) that can fight bacteria and fungi, and all of them are being tested in human clinical trials right now.

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FDA-Approved Antibacterials and Echinocandins

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2025 Feb 7

The study directly confirms what the claim says - it states that about 22 peptide drugs with antibacterial and antifungal properties are currently in clinical trials, which matches the claim exactly.

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FDA-Approved Antibacterials and Echinocandins

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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics14020166

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Since 1955, the FDA has approved 12 medicines made from small protein pieces (peptides) that can fight bacteria and fungi. These are important medicines doctors use to treat serious infections.

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