| peptide |
Biochemical formed by the linkage of up to about 50 amino acids to form a chain. Longer chains are called proteins. The amino acids are coupled by a peptide bond, a special linkage in which the nitrogen atom of one amino acid binds to the carboxyl carbon atom of another. Many peptides, such as the hormones vasopressin and ACTH, have physiological or antibacterial activity.
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| peptic |
Pertaining to digestion or the enzyme pepsin.
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| peptidoglycan |
Large polymer that provides much of the strength and rigidity of bacterial cell walls.
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| peptic ulcer |
Typically, an open sore in the lining of the stomach or first part of the small intestine (duodenum). May also occur in the esophagus.
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| peptide |
A chain of amino acids. A protein is made up of one or more peptides.
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