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peptide
/ˈpeptaɪd/
noun
peptyd
Definition
A compound consisting of two or more amino acids linked in a chain, forming a part of a protein molecule.
Examples
Researchers are studying the role of this peptide in brain function.
Naukowcy badają rolę tego peptydu w funkcjonowaniu mózgu.
Peptides are smaller than proteins and play various biological roles.
Peptydy są mniejsze od białek i pełnią różne role biologiczne.
Synonyms
Collocations
signaling peptidepeptide hormonesynthetic peptide
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