Classified as the smallest functional units within peptide categories (ultrashort: 2-9, short: 10-24, medium: 25-50, long: 50-100 amino acids) [27, 28] , tripeptides offer unique therapeutic benefits, including enhanced tissue penetration, reduced immunogenicity, and improved cellular uptake [25, 29-31]
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