{"id":2887,"date":"2026-06-25T12:46:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T16:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/blog\/?p=2887"},"modified":"2026-06-25T12:47:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T16:47:54","slug":"the-most-difficult-amino-acid-residue-repeats-in-peptide-synthesis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/blog\/the-most-difficult-amino-acid-residue-repeats-in-peptide-synthesis\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Difficult Amino Acid Residue Repeats in Peptide Synthesis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Repeats1-1-1024x574.webp\" alt=\"Repeats\" class=\"wp-image-2917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Repeats1-1-1024x574.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Repeats1-1-1536x861.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Repeats1-1-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Repeats1-1-767x430.webp 767w, https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Repeats1-1-500x280.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Repeats1-1.webp 1675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of a hydrophobic motif repeat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS)<\/strong>&nbsp;has revolutionized the production of peptides, yet it remains plagued by a persistent challenge:&nbsp;<strong>sequence-dependent aggregation and poor coupling efficiency<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/org\/science\/article\/pii\/S1554893725002420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benchchem.com\/zh\/product\/b7909811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>. While peptide length is often cited as a limiting factor, the true bottleneck frequently lies not in the number of residues, but in the&nbsp;<strong>nature of the amino acid sequence itself<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biosyn.com\/difficult-peptides.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>. Certain patterns of amino acid repeats create formidable obstacles that can render synthesis nearly impossible, leading to low yields, complex impurity profiles, and purification nightmares<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biosyn.com\/difficult-peptides.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>. Understanding these problematic motifs is essential for successful peptide design and synthesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sequence, not length, is often the primary determinant of synthesis difficulty<\/strong>; a 70-residue peptide with problematic repeats can be far more challenging than a 150-residue peptide with a favorable sequence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hydrophobic stretches<\/strong>&nbsp;rich in valine, leucine, isoleucine, and phenylalanine promote on-resin aggregation through non-covalent interactions, severely hindering reagent access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u03b2-sheet forming repeats<\/strong>, particularly alternating hydrophobic and glycine residues, create rigid, hydrogen-bonded structures that &#8220;lock&#8221; the growing chain and reduce coupling efficiency<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biosyn.com\/difficult-peptides.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Repeats of sterically hindered residues<\/strong>&nbsp;such as proline, N-methylated amino acids, and \u03b1,\u03b1-disubstituted amino acids like Aib exhibit slow coupling kinetics due to reduced nucleophilicity and steric bulk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polyalanine and polyglycine stretches<\/strong>&nbsp;are notoriously difficult due to their strong propensity to form insoluble aggregates and extended conformations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LifeTein and other specialized providers employ advanced strategies\u2014including&nbsp;<strong>pseudoproline derivatives, backbone protection, and AI-assisted sequence analysis<\/strong>\u2014to overcome these challenges<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/AI-assisted-peptide-design.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-root-cause-onresin-aggregation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Root Cause: On-Resin Aggregation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"the-mechanism-of-aggregation-during-spps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Mechanism of Aggregation During SPPS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common and insidious problem in difficult peptide synthesis is&nbsp;<strong>on-resin aggregation<\/strong>. As the peptide chain grows, individual chains anchored to the solid support can interact with each other through&nbsp;<strong>intermolecular hydrogen bonding<\/strong>, leading to the formation of stable secondary structures, most notably&nbsp;<strong>\u03b2-sheets<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benchchem.com\/zh\/product\/b7909811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>. This aggregation has severe consequences: the peptide-resin complex becomes poorly solvated, reagents are physically excluded from reactive sites, and coupling and deprotection reactions proceed incompletely<a href=\"https:\/\/www.benchchem.com\/zh\/product\/b7909811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>. The result is a cascade of failure\u2014<strong>low crude purity<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>deletion sequences<\/strong>&nbsp;(n-1, n-2, etc.), and&nbsp;<strong>broad or split HPLC peaks<\/strong>&nbsp;that complicate purification<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biosyn.com\/difficult-peptides.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>. The physical manifestation can sometimes be observed as a&nbsp;<strong>shrinking of the resin matrix<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benchchem.com\/zh\/product\/b7909811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/peptide_synthesis_services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about peptide synthesis here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-most-problematic-amino-acid-repeats\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Most Problematic Amino Acid Repeats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"hydrophobic-stretches-valine-leucine-isoleucine-and-phenylalanine\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hydrophobic Stretches: Valine, Leucine, Isoleucine, and Phenylalanine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sequences rich in&nbsp;<strong>hydrophobic, \u03b2-branched amino acids<\/strong>&nbsp;such as valine, leucine, isoleucine, and phenylalanine are among the most notorious for causing aggregation. These residues possess bulky, non-polar side chains that&nbsp;<strong>drive non-covalent association<\/strong>&nbsp;through hydrophobic interactions, effectively gluing the growing peptide chains together. A peptide containing more than 50% hydrophobic residues, especially in contiguous stretches, is a strong candidate for synthesis failure. This phenomenon is so well-recognized that companies like LifeTein have developed specialized platforms specifically optimized for such&nbsp;<strong>hydrophobic and aggregation-prone sequences<\/strong>. Without intervention, these sequences often require&nbsp;<strong>recoupling steps that provide only marginal improvement<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biosyn.com\/difficult-peptides.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"%25ce%25b2sheet-forming-repeats-the-glycinehydrophobic-combination\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u03b2-Sheet Forming Repeats: The Glycine-Hydrophobic Combination<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certain patterns of amino acids are particularly adept at promoting&nbsp;<strong>\u03b2-sheet secondary structure<\/strong>&nbsp;on the resin<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biosyn.com\/difficult-peptides.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>. Glycine, despite its small size and lack of a side chain, plays a critical role: it is known to&nbsp;<strong>induce \u03b2-sheet packing<\/strong>&nbsp;when combined with non-polar amino acids. Repeats such as&nbsp;<strong>-Gly-Val-Gly-Val-<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>-Ala-Val-Ala-Val-<\/strong>&nbsp;create a repeating pattern of hydrogen bond donors and acceptors that strongly favors the formation of extended, sheet-like structures. These rigid, inter-chain hydrogen-bonded networks effectively&nbsp;<strong>\u201clock\u201d the peptide chain<\/strong>, preventing reagents from accessing the reactive N-terminus<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biosyn.com\/difficult-peptides.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"polyalanine-and-polyglycine-stretches-extreme-cases-of-aggregation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Polyalanine and Polyglycine Stretches: Extreme Cases of Aggregation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Homopolymeric repeats represent some of the most extreme challenges in peptide synthesis.&nbsp;<strong>Polyalanine sequences<\/strong>, even as short as 10-12 residues, are notoriously difficult due to their&nbsp;<strong>strong propensity to aggregate<\/strong>&nbsp;and form helical or sheet structures on the resin. Studies using high-resolution magic angle spinning NMR have directly demonstrated that&nbsp;<strong>aggregation of polyalanine sequences is the origin of synthetic difficulties<\/strong>. Similarly,&nbsp;<strong>polyglycine segments longer than nine residues form insoluble aggregates<\/strong>&nbsp;due to their strong preference for an extended conformation in solution. These homopolymeric stretches are frequently encountered in amyloidogenic peptides and protein repeats, making their synthesis a major hurdle. LifeTein has successfully synthesized such challenging targets, including amyloid beta and amylin sequences, using optimized protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sterically-hindered-and-slowcoupling-repeats\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sterically Hindered and Slow-Coupling Repeats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"prolinerich-sequences\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proline-Rich Sequences<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proline presents unique difficulties due to its&nbsp;<strong>secondary amine (imino acid) structure<\/strong>. This lack of a free N-H hydrogen reduces its&nbsp;<strong>nucleophilicity<\/strong>, leading to&nbsp;<strong>slower coupling kinetics<\/strong>. Furthermore, proline&#8217;s rigid cyclic structure introduces&nbsp;<strong>steric hindrance<\/strong>&nbsp;that can impede the approach of activated amino acids<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biosyn.com\/difficult-peptides.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>. When proline residues are repeated in succession\u2014as in many cell-penetrating peptides and structural motifs\u2014these challenges are magnified. The synthesis of&nbsp;<strong>polyproline sequences<\/strong>&nbsp;is particularly challenging, with premature aggregation and poor control over molecular weight being common issues. To mitigate this, specialized strategies such as&nbsp;<strong>pseudoproline building blocks<\/strong>&nbsp;have been developed to disrupt aggregation and improve coupling efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Repeats2-1-1024x512.webp\" alt=\"Repeats\" class=\"wp-image-2919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Repeats2-1-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Repeats2-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Repeats2-1-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Repeats2-1-1536x768.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Repeats2-1-500x250.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Repeats2-1.webp 1774w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of a potential problematic region of Proline repeats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"repeats-of-nmethylated-and-%25ce%25b1%25ce%25b1disubstituted-amino-acids\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repeats of N-Methylated and \u03b1,\u03b1-Disubstituted Amino Acids<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The incorporation of&nbsp;<strong>N-methylated amino acids<\/strong>&nbsp;introduces significant synthetic obstacles. The secondary amine of these residues is&nbsp;<strong>less nucleophilic than a primary amine<\/strong>, making the coupling reaction inherently slow and inefficient. This challenge is particularly pronounced when multiple N-methylated residues are present in a sequence, as each coupling becomes a potential bottleneck. Similarly,&nbsp;<strong>\u03b1,\u03b1-disubstituted amino acids<\/strong>&nbsp;like&nbsp;<strong>\u03b1-aminoisobutyric acid (Aib)<\/strong>&nbsp;are notorious for their&nbsp;<strong>steric bulk<\/strong>, which hinders the approach of coupling reagents and often results in incomplete reactions. For these extremely challenging couplings, more&nbsp;<strong>potent uranium or aminium reagents<\/strong>&nbsp;such as HATU, HCTU, or COMU are often required, and even then, recoupling may be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"repeats-of-cysteine-methionine-and-tryptophan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repeats of Cysteine, Methionine, and Tryptophan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While often overlooked, peptides containing&nbsp;<strong>multiple cysteines, methionines, or tryptophans<\/strong>&nbsp;can be extraordinarily difficult to synthesize. Cysteine-rich sequences introduce&nbsp;<strong>disulfide pairing complexity and folding heterogeneity<\/strong>, even when the linear chain is correctly assembled<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biosyn.com\/difficult-peptides.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>. This can result in&nbsp;<strong>multiple conformers<\/strong>&nbsp;that appear as split HPLC peaks and complicate purification<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biosyn.com\/difficult-peptides.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>. Similarly, methionine is susceptible to&nbsp;<strong>oxidation<\/strong>&nbsp;during synthesis and cleavage, while tryptophan can undergo&nbsp;<strong>side reactions<\/strong>&nbsp;under acidic conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"strategies-for-overcoming-difficult-repeats\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategies for Overcoming Difficult Repeats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"advanced-synthetic-methodologies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Synthetic Methodologies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overcoming difficult sequences requires a multi-pronged approach.&nbsp;<strong>Pseudoproline (\u03c8pro) building blocks<\/strong>&nbsp;have proven highly effective at disrupting aggregation by introducing a temporary conformational constraint that prevents \u03b2-sheet formation. Similarly,&nbsp;<strong>backbone protection<\/strong>&nbsp;strategies, such as the use of O-acyl isopeptides, can shield the peptide backbone from intermolecular hydrogen bonding.&nbsp;<strong>Resin choice<\/strong>&nbsp;is also critical: more polar or flexible resins, such as DEG-PS, have been shown to improve synthesis efficiency for challenging sequences. LifeTein\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>PeptideSyn\u2122 system<\/strong>&nbsp;optimizes reaction conditions, enabling the synthesis of difficult peptides in less time. For extremely long or problematic sequences,&nbsp;<strong>fragment condensation<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>native chemical ligation<\/strong>&nbsp;approaches may be employed<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biosyn.com\/difficult-peptides.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"aiassisted-sequence-analysis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI-Assisted Sequence Analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A more recent and powerful strategy is the use of&nbsp;<strong>AI-assisted sequence analysis<\/strong>&nbsp;to predict and mitigate synthesis problems before they occur<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/AI-assisted-peptide-design.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>. LifeTein applies AI to identify&nbsp;<strong>sequence features associated with difficult synthesis<\/strong>, such as highly hydrophobic stretches, aggregation-prone motifs,&nbsp;<strong>repetitive residues<\/strong>, multiple cysteines, and other patterns that may complicate coupling or purification<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/AI-assisted-peptide-design.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>. This allows for informed design choices, such as the addition of solubilizing tags, the repositioning of modifications, or the substitution of problematic residues,&nbsp;<strong>before wet-lab work begins<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/AI-assisted-peptide-design.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/peptide-analysis-tool.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Try Our Sequence Analyzer Tool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"which-amino-acid-repeats-are-most-problematic-in-peptide-synthesis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which amino acid repeats are most problematic in peptide synthesis?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most problematic repeats include&nbsp;<strong>hydrophobic stretches<\/strong>&nbsp;of valine, leucine, isoleucine, and phenylalanine;&nbsp;<strong>\u03b2-sheet forming patterns<\/strong>&nbsp;involving glycine and hydrophobic residues;&nbsp;<strong>homopolymeric sequences<\/strong>&nbsp;like polyalanine and polyglycine;&nbsp;<strong>proline-rich motifs<\/strong>; and repeats of&nbsp;<strong>sterically hindered residues<\/strong>&nbsp;such as N-methylated amino acids and Aib<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biosyn.com\/difficult-peptides.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"why-do-hydrophobic-repeats-cause-synthesis-failure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do hydrophobic repeats cause synthesis failure?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hydrophobic residues drive&nbsp;<strong>non-covalent aggregation<\/strong>&nbsp;through hydrophobic interactions, effectively gluing the growing peptide chains together. This reduces solvation, excludes reagents from reactive sites, and leads to incomplete couplings and deletion sequences<a href=\"https:\/\/www.benchchem.com\/zh\/product\/b7909811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"how-does-proline-make-peptide-synthesis-difficult\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does proline make peptide synthesis difficult?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proline is a&nbsp;<strong>secondary amine (imino acid)<\/strong>&nbsp;with reduced nucleophilicity, leading to&nbsp;<strong>slower coupling kinetics<\/strong>. Its rigid cyclic structure also introduces&nbsp;<strong>steric hindrance<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biosyn.com\/difficult-peptides.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>. When repeated, these effects are magnified, making polyproline sequences particularly challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"what-strategies-exist-for-synthesizing-peptides-with-difficult-repeats\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What strategies exist for synthesizing peptides with difficult repeats?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key strategies include the use of&nbsp;<strong>pseudoproline building blocks<\/strong>&nbsp;to disrupt aggregation,&nbsp;<strong>backbone protection<\/strong>&nbsp;to prevent hydrogen bonding,&nbsp;<strong>optimized resin selection<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>more potent coupling reagents<\/strong>&nbsp;like HATU or COMU, and&nbsp;<strong>AI-assisted sequence analysis<\/strong>&nbsp;to predict and mitigate problems before synthesis begins<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetein.com\/AI-assisted-peptide-design.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"references\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freiburghaus, V., Jeandin, A., Frankiewicz, \u0141., Yang, J., &amp; Hartrampf, N. (2025). Development of ArgTag for Scalable Solid-Phase Synthesis of Aggregating Peptides. ACS Chemical Biology, 20(11), 2733\u20132740. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1021\/acschembio.5c00662<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Young, J. D., Huang, A. S., Ariel, N., Bruins, J. B., Ng, D., &amp; Stevens, R. L. (1990). Coupling efficiencies of amino acids in the solid phase synthesis of peptides.&nbsp;<em>Peptide research<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>3<\/em>(4), 194\u2013200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yang, Y. (2016). Redundant Amino Acid Coupling Side Reactions. In Side Reactions in Peptide Synthesis (pp. 235\u2013256). Elsevier. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/b978-0-12-801009-9.00010-0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS)&nbsp;has revolutionized the production of peptides, yet it remains plagued by a persistent challenge:&nbsp;sequence-dependent aggregation and poor coupling efficiency. 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