The Claim

Since 1955, the FDA has approved 12 peptide-based drugs with antimicrobial or antifungal properties, representing a significant class of therapeutic agents for treating serious infections.

Source: FDA-Approved Antibacterials and Echinocandins

What the research says

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In plain English

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.

See the scientific wording

Since 1955, the FDA has approved 12 peptide-based drugs with antimicrobial or antifungal properties, representing a significant class of therapeutic agents for treating serious infections.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: FDA-Approved Antibacterials and Echinocandins

    The study directly confirms that the FDA has approved exactly 12 peptide-based antimicrobial or antifungal drugs since 1955, matching the claim exactly. It also describes these drugs as important for treating serious infections.

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