Fusion peptides are short segments of amino acids that play a crucial role in facilitating the fusion of biological membranes. These peptides are often derived from viral proteins, which enable viruses to enter host cells by merging their lipid membrane with that of the host. In the context of nanotechnology, fusion peptides are engineered to facilitate the assembly and delivery of nanomaterials within biological systems, enhancing the efficiency of drug delivery, gene therapy, and other biomedical applications.
