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peptide

/ˈpɛp.taɪd/

peptidenoun

peptides

/ˈpɛp.taɪd/

Translations

Peptides are short chains of amino acids.

Пептиды — это короткие цепочки аминокислот.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

protein fragment

amino acid chain

peptideadjective

/ˈpɛp.taɪd/

Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "peptide hormone").

Definitions

Relating to, consisting of, or derived from peptides.

The peptide sequence data were analyzed to predict the protein structure.

Synonyms