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by mirimir 3867 days ago
Maybe one could synthesize analogs that don't get hydrolyzed in the stomach.
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That's harder than it sounds. Insulin is a prime candidate for that - just synthesize an insulin analog that doesn't get hydrolyzed in the stomach, and you have oral insulin. It would be an instant blockbuster drug. There have been billions of dollars spent on research trying to do just that, with no success yet.