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peptide

UK
/ˈpɛp.taɪd/
US
/ˈpɛp.taɪd/

Translations

peptidenoun
peptides
pl
UK
/ˈpɛp.taɪd/
US
/ˈpɛp.taɪd/
The researchers studied the peptide to understand its role in cellular communication.
Les chercheurs ont étudié le peptide pour comprendre son rôle dans la communication cellulaire.
Synonyms
polypeptide
protein fragment
amino acid chain
peptideadjective
UK
/ˈpɛp.taɪd/
US
/ˈpɛp.taɪd/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "peptide hormone").
The peptide sequence data were analyzed to predict the protein structure.
Les données de séquence peptidique ont été analysées pour prédire la structure de la protéine.
Synonyms
peptidic
peptidyl
peptide-based

Definitions

peptidenoun
A compound consisting of two or more amino acids linked in a chain, forming part of a protein or acting as a signaling molecule in the body.
The researchers studied the peptide to understand its role in cellular communication.
peptideadjective
Relating to, consisting of, or derived from peptides.
The peptide sequence data were analyzed to predict the protein structure.
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