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Zwitterionic peptides, as a type of peptide composed of charged residues, are electrically neutral, which combine the advantages of zwitterionic materials and biological peptides, exhibiting hydrophilicity and programmable properties. As attractive candidates for resisting nonspecific adsorption of biomacromolecules and microorganisms, zwitterionic peptides have been applied in materials science, biomedicine, and biochemistry over the past decade. In this review, the development of zwitterionic peptides has been systematically outlined and analyzed, including their mechanisms, structure-function relationships, and design strategies. Furthermore, this review emphasizes and discusses their recent applications for developing functional coatings, biosensors, drug delivery systems, and engineering proteins. Finally, future research perspectives and challenges of zwitterionic peptides are also prospected and discussed. This review is intended to provide clarity and insight into the design and applications of zwitterionic peptides.
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