2026 Spring International Convention of
The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea

2026 Spring
International Convention of PSK

04.23(THU) - 04.24(FRI)
D+9

Abstracts

P9-7

A long-acting anti-fibrotic peptide-polymer conjugate for improved delivery in fibrotic diseases

  • Yeji Kim1, Euna Kim1, Junyeong Kim1, Hak-Jun Kim1, Dae Hwan Shin1, Chun-Woong Park1, Hye Jin Lee*1
  • 1College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University

Fibrosis is characterized by excessive deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM), which disrupts normal tissue structure and function. Fibronectin, a major ECM glycoprotein, plays an important role in this process by promoting fibroblast activation and differentiation into myofibroblasts. Fibronectin-binding peptides have shown potential as anti-fibrotic agents by interfering with ECM assembly, but their therapeutic application is often limited by rapid renal clearance and short systemic circulation. To address these limitations, we developed a long-acting peptide-polymer conjugate based on an a fibronectin-binding peptide. A site-specifically engineered peptide was conjugated to a polymer and purified using chromatography methods. In vitro binding assays confirmed that the engineered peptide retained its binding affinity for fibronectin following polymer conjugation. Furthermore, functional studies demonstrated that the conjugates preserved anti-fibrotic activity in cell-based matrix assembly assays. Ongoing in vivo studies are evaluating the pharmacokinetics and therapeutic potential of these peptidepolymer conjugates as ECM-targeted therapies for fibrotic diseases.


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TODAY 2026. 05. 03

2026 Spring Convention

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Conference infomation

Conference Schedule
Apr. 23(Thu) ~ 24(Fri), 2026
Conference Venue
Cheongju Osong Convention Center 275-5, Mansu-ri, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea
Location
Early Registration Period
Feb. 09(Mon) ~ Apr. 15(Wed), 2026
Abstract Submission Period
Feb. 09(Mon) ~ Mar. 31(Tue), 2026
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