Bismuth-Powered Peptides and Proteins: A New Frontier in Drug Discovery. This project explores a new class of peptides and proteins by incorporating the non-toxic element bismuth. While bismuth is inc

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Bismuth-Powered Peptides and Proteins: A New Frontier in Drug Discovery. This project explores a new class of peptides and proteins by incorporating the non-toxic element bismuth. While bismuth is increasingly important in medicine, bismuth-containing peptides and proteins remain an emerging area of research. Utilising advanced technologies such as phage display and X-ray fluorescence microscopy, the project aims to design next-generation peptides and proteins and examine their interactions with cells. A key outcome of this project is to better understand the potential of bismuth-based peptides and proteins as future drug candidates. This research is expected to offer significant benefits to Australia's pharmaceutical and chemical industries by advancing drug discovery.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 3404 - Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry. Lead: Prof Christoph Nitsche