Therapeutic peptides are short chains of amino acids that have the ability to bind to specific targets in the body and elicit a therapeutic effect. These peptides can be naturally occurring or synthetic, and they have a wide range of applications in medicine, including as drugs for treating various diseases and conditions. Therapeutic peptides are often more specific and have fewer side effects than traditional small molecule drugs, making them an attractive option for drug development. Researchers are continuously studying and developing new therapeutic peptides for a variety of medical purposes.